Proton-packed and taking the supernatural world by storm, theGhostbusters: Answer the Call Extended Edition debuts on digital September 27 and on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray October 11 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Armed with moreghostbusting actionand plenty of attitude, the new Extended Edition features more than 15 minutes of never-before-seen film footage. DirectorPaul Feigbrings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today. Academy Award nomineeMelissa McCarthy(Best Supporting Actress,Bridesmaids, 2011),Kristen Wiig(Bridesmaids),Leslie Jones(Saturday Night Live), andKate McKinnon(Saturday Night Live) comprise the team of four dynamic women, along withChris Hemsworth(Thor), who prepare for an epic battle in Manhattan as mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.
The Extended Edition Blu-ray and digital releases fromSony Pictures Home Entertainmentcome loaded with both the extended edition and theatrical version of the film along with an incredible treasure trove of bonus features, including 15 deleted, extended and alternate scenes, gag reels, filmmaker commentaries, plus more than 60 additional minutes of extended and alternate scenes available with Ultraviolet download. Five featurettes give fans an inside look at the supernatural visual effects, the “making-of” the ghosts from the film, an in-depth insight into the team’s look, attitude and weaponry, as well as the casting ofChris Hemsworthas theGhostbusters' new favorite receptionist. See loads of outtakes with six Jokes-A-Plenty alternate take reels and get an inside peek at how the set was slimed including a recipe to make your own slime at home!
In addition to hours of special features, the Blu-ray release has been customized to give the ultimate in-home viewing experience. Using a dynamic frame break effect, you will seeproton streamsand ghosts leap off the screen! The 4K Ultra HD features four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR)-which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays. Plus, your home theater will be haunted by the stunning sound design with Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.
The three-disc Extended Edition 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack includes the 3D theatrical version of the film in addition to all of the extras found on the Blu-ray.Ghostbusters: Answer the Call will also be released on stand-alone DVD October 11th featuring the theatrical version of the film along with select bonus feature content. The franchise makes its long-awaited return with DirectorPaul Feig’s unique and hilarious take on the classic supernatural comedy, led by the freshest minds in comedy today,Melissa McCarthy,Kristen Wiig,Kate McKinnon,Leslie JonesandChris Hemsworth. Together they team up to save Manhattan from a sudden invasion of spirits, spooks and slime that engulfs the city.
Directed byPaul Feigand written byKatie Dippold&Paul Feig,Ghostbusters: Answer the Call is based on the 1984Ivan Reitmanfilm, written byDan AykroydandHarold Ramis. It is produced byIvan ReitmanandAmy Pascaland executive produced byPaul Feig,Jessie Henderson,Dan Aykroyd,Tom Pollock,Joe Medjuck,Ali Bell, andMichele Imperato Stabile.Ghostbusters: Answer the Call Extended Edition has a run time of approximately 133 minutes and is not rated.Ghostbusters: Answer the Call Theatrical Version has a run time of approximately 116 minutes and is rated PG-13 for supernatural action and some crude humor. Take a look at the Blu-ray cover artwork below forGhostbusters: Answer the Call Extended Edition.
