WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: The Huntsman: Winter's War Deleted Scene / Comes to Blu-ray and DVD August 23

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD AUGUST 2, 2016 4K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAY™, DVD AND ON DEMAND ON AUGUST 23, 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 Digital HD on August 2, 2016 and 4K Ultra HDTM, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray™ and 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.    The film will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HDTM will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc. 4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience. Blu-ray™ features high definition picture, theater quality surround sound and exclusive extras. DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more. BLU-RAYTM DISC EXCLUSIVES Two Queens and Two Warriors – The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is 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 All — From 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 War was 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 GET SOCIAL: Website: http://uni.pictures/TheHuntsman Facebook: https://facebook.com/thehuntsmanmovie Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHuntsman Instagram https: https://www.instagram.com/thehuntsman Hashtag: #TheHuntsman #WintersWar FILMMAKERS:  Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Sam Claflin, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach Directed By: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Written By: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin Characters By: Evan Daughert Produced By: Joe Roth Executive Produced By: Sarah Bradshaw, Palak Patel Director of Photography: Phedon Papamichael Production Designer: Dominic Watkins Edited By: Conrad Buff IV Composer: James Newton Howard Costume Designer: Colleen Atwood TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K DISC: Street Date: August 23, 2016 Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61180130 (US)/ 61180183 (CDN) Layers: BD-66 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1 Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality Languages/Subtitles: English/English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles  Sound: DTS:X Immersive Audio/ DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian) Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date: August 23, 2016 Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61168742 (US)/ 61168751 (CDN) Layers: BD-50 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1 Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A Languages/Subtitles: English/English SDH, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles  Sound: DTS:X Immersive Audio/  DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian) Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD Street Date: August 23, 2016 Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61168748 (US)/ 61168752 (CDN) Layers: Dual Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1 Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A Languages/Subtitles: English/English SDH, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles  Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/ Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian) Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE- www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. 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