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And people thought George Lucas was greedy ... he was just an amateur
compared to Disney (and Dorling Kindersley). :-\

From ComingSoon.net ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector¹s Edition
coming in November
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This fall, Star Wars fans around the world will experience a
galaxy far, far away­up close and in eye-popping 3D­through
the highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D
Collector¹s Edition, rolling out beginning Oct. 31 and
arriving in the United States and Canada on Nov 15.

For the first time, viewers can bring home Lucasfilm¹s Star
Wars: The Force Awakens in 3D, encased in stunning,
collectible packaging. The exclusive four-disc 3D
Collector¹s Edition contains the original theatrical release
on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD, along with
originally released bonus features and brand-new bonus
material, including additional deleted scenes,
behind-the-scenes conversations with cast and crew and
revealing, never-before released audio commentary by
director J.J. Abrams.

Upon its debut last December, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
received rave reviews from both critics and audiences, and
shattered box office records with over $936 million domestic
and $2 billion worldwide. The film has since been nominated
for five Academy Awards and took home the BAFTA Award for
Special Visual Effects. The Force Awakens re-ignited the
Star Wars franchise and fans eagerly await the next
installment, arriving in theaters Dec. 2017, as well as the
first in a series of standalone films, Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story, premiering on Dec. 16, 2016.

3D COLLECTOR¹S EDITION BONUS FEATURES:
- Audio Commentary with J.J. Abrams ­ Enter the mind of
visionary director J.J. Abrams as he reveals the
creative and complex choices made while developing the

- Foley: A Sonic Tale ­ Foley artists, consisting of old
pros and new talent, unite to bring the world of ³Star
Wars: The Force Awakens² alive through the matching of
sound to action.

- Sounds of the Resistance ­ Hear how the epic sound
design of ³Star Wars: The Force Awakens² moves the Star
Wars legacy forward.

- Deleted Scenes ­ View never-before-shared scenes that
didn¹t make the film¹s final cut.

- Dressing the Galaxy ­ Costume Designer Michael Kaplan
reveals how the costumes of the original Star Wars movies
were re-envisioned for a new generation.

- The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper: A Conversation with
Daisy Ridley and John Boyega ­ The two new stars share
the thrill of working together on the adventure of a
lifetime and becoming part of the Star Wars legacy.

- Inside the Armory ­ Take a fascinating tour through the
design and creation of the weaponry in ³Star Wars: The
Force Awakens.²

- Classic Bonus Features ­ These offerings from the April
release of ³Star Wars: The Force Awakens,² include the
complete story behind the making of the film, an
unforgettable cast table read, insights from legendary
composer John Williams and deleted scenes, as well as
features that dig deeper into the creation of new
characters such as BB-8, the design of the climactic
lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, the film¹s
remarkable digital artistry and the Star Wars: Force for
Change global aid initiative.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector¹s Edition global
release dates include: Australia, Nov. 9; Holland, Oct. 31;
Sweden, Oct. 31; Brazil, Nov. 16; Italy, Nov. 2; US and
Canada, Nov. 15; Germany, Nov. 24; Spain, Nov. 2.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was directed by J.J. Abrams
and written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael
Arndt. Lucasfilm president and eight-time Academy Award
nominee Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams, along with his
longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, are the film¹s
producers.

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