{"id":19392,"date":"2019-01-15T13:11:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T18:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=19392"},"modified":"2019-01-15T13:11:18","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T18:11:18","slug":"vids-warner-home-entertainment-announces-fantastic-beasts-the-crimes-of-grindelwald-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=19392","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Warner Home Entertainment Announces Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Hogwarts when <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=19393\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19393\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"460\" class=\" wp-image-19393 alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1000703482_FB2-TCOG_4KFLTO_c938ded3-817x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1000703482_FB2-TCOG_4KFLTO_c938ded3-817x1024.jpeg 817w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1000703482_FB2-TCOG_4KFLTO_c938ded3-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1000703482_FB2-TCOG_4KFLTO_c938ded3-768x963.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1000703482_FB2-TCOG_4KFLTO_c938ded3.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,\u201d the second of five all new adventures from the Wizarding WorldTM created by J.K. Rowling, arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital.<\/p>\n<p>The 4K UHD Combo Pack and the Blu-ray Combo pack include an extended cut of the film with more than seven minutes of deleted scenes added, available as a digital download. Also featured is an audio introduction by director David Yates and over an hour of fantastic special features.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d features an ensemble cast led by Johnny Depp (the \u201cPirates of the Carribean\u201d films, \u201cSweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street\u201d), Eddie Redmayne (\u201cThe Theory of Everything,\u201d \u201cLes Mis\u00e9rable\u201d), Jude Law (the \u201cSherlock Holmes\u201d films, \u201cCold Mountain\u201d), Katherine Waterston (\u201cInherent Vice,\u201d \u201cAlien: Covenant\u201d), Dan Fogler (\u201cThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d), Alison Sudol (TV\u2019s \u201cTransparent\u201d), Ezra Miller (\u201cThe Perks of Being a Wallflower,\u201d \u201cWe Need to Talk About Kevin\u201d), Zo\u00eb Kravitz (\u201cDope,\u201d \u201cMad Max: Fury Road\u201d), Callum Turner (\u201cWar &amp; Peace,\u201d \u201cGreen Room\u201d), Claudia Kim (\u201cAvengers: Age of Ultron,\u201d \u201cThe Dark Tower\u201d), William Nadylam (\u201cSK1,\u201d \u201cKirikou and the Sorceress\u201d), Kevin Guthrie (\u201cSunshine on Leith\u201d), Carmen Ejogo (\u201cSelma,\u201d \u201cIt Comes at Night\u201d) and Poppy Corby-Tuech (TV\u2019s \u201cHarlots\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d is directed by David Yates, from a screenplay by J.K. Rowling. The film is produced by David Heyman, Rowling, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram. Tim Lewis, Neil Blair, Rick Senat and Danny Cohen serve as executive producers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d reunites the behind-the-scenes creative team from the first \u201cFantastic Beasts\u201d film, including Oscar-winning director of photography Philippe Rousselot (\u201cA River Runs Through It\u201d), three-time Oscar-winning production designer Stuart Craig (\u201cThe English Patient,\u201d \u201cDangerous Liaisons,\u201d \u201cGandhi,\u201d the \u201cHarry Potter\u201d films), four-time Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (\u201cChicago,\u201d \u201cMemoirs of a Geisha,\u201d \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d) and Yates\u2019 longtime editor Mark Day (the last four \u201cHarry Potter\u201d films). The music is by eight-time Oscar nominee James Newton Howard (\u201cDefiance,\u201d \u201cMichael Clayton,\u201d \u201cThe Hunger Games\u201d films).<\/p>\n<p>The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d will also feature a Dolby Atmos\u00ae soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.<br \/>\nFans can also own \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d via purchase from digital retailers beginning February 15.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bYBOVWLNIs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>SYNOPSIS<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to thwart Grindelwald\u2019s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.<\/p>\n<p>WIZARDING WORLD<\/p>\n<p>More than two decades ago, a young Harry Potter was whisked onto Platform 9\u00be at King\u2019s Cross Station, and readers everywhere were swept along with him into a magical universe, created by J.K. Rowling. In the years since, the seven Harry Potter bestsellers have inspired eight blockbuster movies, an award-winning stage play, and, more recently, the successful start of the Fantastic Beasts five-film franchise. People of all ages have been enthralled by these extraordinary adventures, set within an ever-widening shared universe, inspired by the vision of J.K. Rowling.<\/p>\n<p>For today\u2019s growing worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, the Wizarding World welcomes everyone to explore more of this magical universe\u2014past, present and future. The Wizarding World also provides fans with an instant, trusted kite-mark of quality and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>4K, BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Special Edition contain the following special features:<br \/>\n\u00b7 J.K. Rowling: A World Revealed<br \/>\n\u00b7 Wizards on Screen, Fans in Real Life<br \/>\n\u00b7 Distinctly Dumbledore<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: The Return to Hogwarts<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: Newt\u2019s Menagerie<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: Credence, Nagini and the Circus Arcanus<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: Paris and Place Cach\u00e9e<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: Ministere des Affaires Magiques<br \/>\n\u00b7 Unlocking Scene Secrets: Grindelwald&#8217;s Escape and the Ring of Fire<br \/>\n\u00b7 Deleted Scenes<\/p>\n<p>DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>On February 15, \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers. On March 12, \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE<\/p>\n<p>Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku\u00ae devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere \u2013 your movies, together at last.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DIGITAL<\/p>\n<p>*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com\/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.<\/p>\n<p>BASICS<\/p>\n<p>PRODUCT SRP<br \/>\n4K UHD Combo Pack $44.95<br \/>\nBlu-ray Combo Pack $35.99<br \/>\nDVD Special Edition $28.98<\/p>\n<p>4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: March 12<br \/>\nEST Street Date: February 15<br \/>\nDVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French<br \/>\nBD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese<br \/>\nDVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French<br \/>\nBD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French<br \/>\nFeature Film Running Time: 134 minutes<br \/>\nExtended Cut Running Time: 141 minutes<br \/>\nRating: Rated PG-13 for some sequences of fantasy action<br \/>\nDVD: DLBY\/SURR DLBY\/DGTL [CC]<br \/>\nBlu-ray: DLBY ATMOS [CC]<br \/>\n4K UHD: DLBY ATMOS [CC]<\/p>\n<p>About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment&#8217;s home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc&#x2122; and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Hogwarts when \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,\u201d the second of five all new adventures from the Wizarding WorldTM created by J.K. 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