The Blu-ray/DVD release of Warcraft will soon raid homes everywhere, so it’s time you invited Leeroy Jenkins over for a movie marathon. The blockbuster will be available next week, and we’ve got an exclusive look at one of Warcraft‘s most anticipated special features.
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If you buy a Blu-ray edition of Warcraft, then you will get an extra special feature comes included on the disc. The bundle comes with a new motion comic called Warcraft: Bonds of Brotherhood that tells the story of the film’s leading heroes. Characters like Prince Llane, Captain Lothar, and Guardian Medivh will see their origin stories fleshed out in this exciting new comic.
The 112-page motion comic acts as prequel to the Warcraft movie, so fans will definitely want to check out the stop-motion animation before they preview the flick again. If you want to check out a full description of Warcraft: The Bonds of Brotherhood, then you can read it below:
“Discover how three of Azeroth’s greatest champions forged their first alliance in Warcraft: Bonds of Brotherhood, an exclusive 54-minute motion comic available on the upcoming WARCRAFT Blu-ray, out9/27/16.”
“The 112-page graphic novel, now a motion comic from Legendary Comics, is a prequel to the Warcraft movie and follows the film’s young heroes Prince Llane, Captain Lothar and Guardian Medivh as they embark on a mission of vengeance that will forge them into heroes… the kind of heroes Azeroth will need in its darkest hour. The Warcraft Blu-ray™ includes more than two hours of bonus content, including the motion comic, deleted scenes, several behind-the-scenes looks at stunts, visual effects, story origins and more.”
This motion comic isn’t the only goodie fans will get if they splurge on a Blu-ray bundle. The disc will house other features which give behind-the-scene looks into video effects, costuming, world-building, and more. For a full list of features, check out our list below:
- BLU-RAY™ EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray editions):
- WARCRAFT: Bonds of Brotherhood Motion Comic: Take an interactive journey through the official WARCRAFT graphic novel with a never-before-seen motion comic that brings the story of the film’s young heroes – Prince Llane, Captain Lothar and Guardian Medivh – to life in this unique experience.
- The World of Warcraft on Film: The “World of Warcraft” is much more than just a game – it is a cultural phenomenon as documented in this comprehensive multi-part feature focused on bringing the unique environs of WARCRAFT to film:
- The World of Talent: Fans can learn more about the casts’ reactions to being a part of the WARCRAFT film, how they prepared for their role and the challenges they encountered during filming.
- The World of VFX: The WARCRAFT universe wouldn’t exist without the tireless efforts of the VFX crew. Follow along with the filmmakers as they tell the story of how WARCRAFT came to life through VFX.
- Outfitting a World: Learn how the filmmakers worked with WETA workshop, Blizzard, and acclaimed costume designer Mayes Rubeo to create the weaponry and armor that must be familiar and otherworldly at the same time, all while creating a unique aesthetic for the film.
- The World of MOCAP: An overview of the creation of the Orcs and other digital characters from inception all the way through to the final execution. Through extensive footage of the actors in their MOCAP suits and live in-camera renderings during production, the audience will see the incredible effort that went into creating the Orcs.
- The World of Stunts: Though much of WARCRAFT was created through extensive VFX, the fight scenes and stunts had to be very real. In this featurette, fans can learn more about the extensive fight choreography and stunt work that fueled the film’s action from beginning to end.
- Madame Tussauds’ Featurette: Featurette on the making of the WARCRAFT wax figures by Madame Tussauds.
- WARCRAFT Teaser: An early teaser which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013.
The Blu-ray will also contain bonus content that contains deleted scenes, origin stories, a gag reel, and short documentaries about the global World of Warcraft fandom. Warcraft will hit home video next week on September 27 2016.
