By Liz Lopez
Source: Lionsgate
The incredibly moving and heartfelt family film, “Wonder,” heads to 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 13 from Lionsgate. Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, and USA Today’s top-selling book of 2017, by R.J. Palacio, writer-director Stephen Chbosky (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”) brings to life the uplifting story of a boy who inspires and teaches others that true beauty is found within.
Co-written for the screen by Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne, “Wonder” stars Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts (2000, Best Actress, “Erin Brockovich”), Academy Award® nominee Owen Wilson (2001, Best Writing, “The Royal Tenenbaums”), Golden Globe® nominee Mandy Patinkin (1984, Best Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy, “Yentl”; 1995, Best Television Actor – Drama Series, “Chicago Hope”; 2003, Best Supporting Actor – Limited Series or Television Motion Picture, “Homeland”), and Jacob Tremblay (“Room,” “The Smurfs 2”).
“Wonder” follows the inspiring story of the Pullman family, whose youngest child, Auggie, is a boy born with facial differences. When Auggie enters mainstream elementary school for the first time, his extraordinary journey unites his family, his school, and his community, and proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
The “Wonder” home entertainment release includes all-new special features, including a never-before-seen 5-part documentary, multiple featurettes, a music video, and an audio commentary with Stephen Chbosky and R.J. Palacio. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray also features Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR), growing Lionsgate’s library of titles featuring both Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD. Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions feature Dolby TrueHD, which provides the most authentic lossless audio experience available for the home theater. Together Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD allow consumers to experience both cutting-edge imaging and lossless audio sound technology for an immersive entertainment experience.
Timed to the book’s sixth anniversary, and to Valentine’s Day, “Wonder” will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.
4K UHD/BLU-RAY/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES
“Summer of Fun” 5-Part Documentary
o “A (com)Passion Project” Featurette
o “Family Matters” Featurette
o “A Technical Wonder” Featurette
o “A Note of Kindness” Featurette
o “We All Deserve a Standing Ovation at Least Once in Our Lives” Featurette
“A Child’s Sense of Wonder” Featurette
“What a Wonderful World” Featurette
Audio Commentary with Stephen Chbosky and R.J. Palacio
“Brand New Eyes” Music Video
Wonder Soundtrack: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio Commentary with Stephen Chbosky and R.J. Palacio
“Brand New Eyes” Music Video
Wonder Soundtrack: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
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As an added bonus to this press release, Lionsgate has included some special “Wonder” Valentines to share with our readers. Please feel free to download and print the jpg files below.
