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THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR - COMING AUGUST 22

Stockholm, August 17, 2016 – If it’s the Snow White tale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, coming to Blu-ray,Blu-ray 3D & DVD on August 22, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-rayand DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epic action-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.

BLU-RAYTM DISC EXCLUSIVES

  • Two Queens and Two Warriors– The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s Waris found in its three powerful women, Ravenna, Freya, and Eric’s lost wife, Sara. Learn how the strength and complexity of the film’s female roles drew potent new star power in Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as convincing Charlize Theron to reprise her role as Ravenna.
  • Meet the Dwarfs– Nick Frost’s Nion and Rob Brydon’s Gryff brought a sense of levity and fun to the adventure — especially once they met their female counterparts. Explore the importance of all four dwarf characters in the film and on set, where the actors who portrayed them earn a reputation for keeping the fun rolling, even when the cameras stopped.
  • Magic All Around– Rooted in history, but inhabited by magic, the world of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a true visual spectacle. Follow along and see how the magic made it to the screen. From Freya’s icy freeze to the gold-laden goblins of the forest, explore the visual effects at work with an exclusive peek behind the curtain.

BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted Scenes with Commentary
  • Gag Reel
  • Dressed To Kill– Academy Award®-winning costumer Colleen Atwood returns to help reignite the splendor she brought to Snow White and The Huntsman. A visual feast, her costumes often border on the supernatural in their beauty while helping bring the characters to life.
  • Love Conquers AllFrom the infectious enthusiasm of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to the sisterly bond shared by Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron, the set of The Huntsman: Winter’s Warwas filled with laughter and life. Actors and artists came together to help create a fairy tale about the pure power of love — and had a blast along the way.
  • Feature Commentary by director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

Topics

  • Cinema, Film, Photo

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For more information, please contact: Jesper Nordgren at jesper.nordgren@unisphe.se

About Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic (‘US’) was established in April, 2013 and launched commercially August 1st, 2013. The company is an equally shared joint venture between major film studios Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures, which encompass their physical Home Entertainment business. ‘US’ is one of the leading companies that distribute rights and productions in the entertainment industry for domestic use on DVD & Blu-Ray in the rental- and buying market. Among the over 7 000 movie titles in the business catalogue you can find franchises as “DUMMA MIG”, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SMURFARNA, FAST & FURIOUS, and reputable TV-series as DOWNTON-ABBEY and BREAKING BAD.

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Jesper Nordgren

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