Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch From UPHE Blu-ray 2.5 + Review

Disclosure:ย I received a copy of this movie in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.
Even though Christmas is over it is never a bad time to watch The Grinch.ย Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch was fun to watch with the grandchildren with all of the vibrant colors.ย My granddaughter Em who is 8 said that the Grinch’s voice was different but she liked it like that is he had a bit nicer sound to him.ย Zak loved Cindy Lou Hoo as she was so small he said.
As you know the Grinch is not a happy soul due to his past dealings with Christmas.ย He feels it is easier to make everyone else unhappy and is determined to make Who-ville sad on their Christmas morning.ย But the surprise is on him when Who-ville has other plans.
You already know the story of The Grinch and will definitely enjoy watching it again.
Start the new year with a laugh when Universal Pictures Home Entertainmentโsย Dr. Seussโ The Grinchย becomes available on Digital January 22ndย and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD February 5th. ย Included are three hilarious new mini-movies featuring the Minions and Max!
The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: โDog Days of Winterโ starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and โYellow is the New Blackโ and โSantaโs Little Helpers,โ both starring the lovable Minions. It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Awardยฎwinner and Oscarยฎย nominee Pharrell Williams,ย Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย stars Academy Awardยฎย nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, โSherlockโ)ย as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jonesย (โParks and Recreation,โย The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompsonย (โSaturday Night Liveโ) as Bricklebaum, Cameronย Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia,ย Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville.ย Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning,ย Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย is a perfect night in for the whole family!
UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH ILLUMINATIONโS HEARTWARMING TALE FOR ALL SEASONS
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- SEUSSโ THE GRINCH
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AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL JANUARY 22, 2019
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, AND DVD FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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Universal City, California, January 3, 2019ย โ Families everywhere can ring inย the New Year withย Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 22, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-rayโข, Blu-rayโข, DVD and On Demand on February 5, 2019. From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seussโ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes larger through unexpected friendships is oneย โthe whole family can watch and enjoy,โ (Kidsday/Newsday).
The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: โDog Days of Winterโ starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and โYellow is the New Blackโ and โSantaโs Little Helpers,โ both starring the lovable Minions. It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Awardยฎwinner and Oscarยฎย nominee Pharrell Williams,ย Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย stars Academy Awardยฎย nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, โSherlockโ)ย as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jonesย (โParks and Recreation,โย The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompsonย (โSaturday Night Liveโ) as Bricklebaum, Cameronย Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia,ย Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville.ย Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning,ย Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย is a perfect night in for the whole family!
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BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTMย AND DVD:
- Who’s Who in Who-ville (interactive map) –ย There are so many interesting characters that call Who-ville home that itโs hard to keep track of them all. This โWhoโs Whoโ pop-up book uses animation to create a virtual storybook that takes us from Who-ville to Mt. Crumpit.
- “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Lyric Videoย โ Tyler, The Creator puts a modern spin on the Seussian Christmas classic.
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MINI-MOVIES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:
- Yellow is the New Blackย โ Before they all make their big escape from prison inย Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates.
- Dog Days of Winterย โ Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.
- Santa’s Little Helpersย โ Fan favorites โ the Minions โ are back for another adventure! Having been accidentally dropped off at the North Pole, our Minion pals make the most of the situation by trying to become elves.
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BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:
- The Making of the Mini-Moviesย – Mini in size but not in heart, these short films are fan favorites. From the Grinch and Max to the Minions โ youโll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the filmmakers who made them.
- From Green to Screenย – It takes a lot to bring grumpy green to your home screen. This inside look at the making of Illuminationโsย Dr. Seussโs The Grinchย features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast, filmmakers and artists whose hearts have all grown three sizes bringing this classic tale to life.
- Illuminating THE GRINCHย – Using filmmaker and cast interviews, concept art and progression reels, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the characters evolved from initial sketches to fully realized characters.
- My Earliest GRINCH Memoriesย – The cast and filmmakers ofย Dr. Seussโs The Grinchย reveal their earliest memories of the grumpy green character and the enduring appeal of this Christmas curmudgeonโs journey to redemption.
- Grinchy Gadgetsย – From his body-size blow dryer to his moving mechanical chair, from his catapult to his dog drone-rig and moreโฆ youโll get to explore the wondrous world of Grinchโs gadgets.
- “I Am The Grinch” Lyric Videoย – A stylized look at Tyler, The Creatorโs original song created just for the film.
- Songs From His Little Heartย – Take a deep dive into the toe-tapping beats ofย Dr. Seussโs The Grinch. From score to specialty songs, youโll hear from the filmโs A-list musicians on what it took to create the music behind the movie.
- X-mas Around the Worldย – Every culture practices Christmas in a slightly different way. Weโll highlight some of the more fun permutations of the holiday around the globe.
- Cindy Lou’s Yule Logย – Nothing says the holidays quite like an animated fireplace blasting fake heat from your living room television. Just in time for winter, weโll recreate Cindy-Louโs living room on Christmas Eve for all to enjoy.
- Production Babiesย – A celebration of the babies born to the filmmakers during the production of Illuminationโs Dr. Seussโs The Grinch.
- Any Who Can Drawย – Hosted by an Illumination artist and head of story Mark O’Hare, youโll see step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters from this beloved holiday classic; Grinch, Max, and Fred!ย
The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayTM, Blu-rayTM, and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-rayTMย version, all in stunning 4K resolution.
- 4K Ultra HDย is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, and the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multi-dimensional sound experience.
- Blu-rayTMย unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
- Digitalย lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
- MOVIES ANYWHEREย is the digital app thatย simplifies and enhances the digitalย movieย collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital moviesย in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codesย found in eligible Blu-rayTMย and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere.ย MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visitย https://moviesanywhere.com.ย
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Website:ย http://uni.pictures/TheGrinch
Trailer:ย http://uni.pictures/TheGrinchTrailer
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast:ย Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely. With Angela Lansbury and Pharrell Williams
Music By:ย Danny Elfman with songs by Tyler, The Creator
Based on the Book:ย โHow the Grinch Stole Christmasโ by Dr. Seuss
Screenplay By:ย Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow
Executive Producers:ย Chris Renaud, Latifa Ouaou, Audrey Geisel
Produced By:ย Chris Meledandriย p.g.a.ย Janet Healyย p.g.a.
Directed By:ย Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:
Street Date:ย February 5, 2019
Selection Number:ย 61199992 (US) / 61199993 (CDN)
Layers:ย BD-100
Aspect Ratio:ย Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating:ย PGย for brief rude humor
Video:ย 2160p UHD Dolby Vision / HDR 10
Subtitles:ย English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound:ย English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time:ย 1 hour 26 minutes
DOLBY VISION:
Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Visionโข. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolbyโs most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.ย
DOLBY ATMOSยฎย SOUNDTRACK
Dr. Seussโย The Grinchย Blu-rayโขย and 4K Ultra HD will feature a Dolby Atmosยฎย 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.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3D BLU-RAYTM:
Street Date:ย February 5, 2019
Selection Number:ย 61202705 (US) / 61202706 (CDN)
Layers:ย BD-50
Aspect Ratio:ย Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating:ย PGย for brief rude humor
Subtitles:ย English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound:ย English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time:ย 1 hour 26 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:
Street Date:ย February 5, 2019
Selection Number:ย 61180696 (US) / 61199999 (CDN)
Layers:ย BD-50
Aspect Ratio:ย Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating:ย PGย for brief rude humor
Subtitles:ย English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound:ย English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time:ย 1 hour 26 minutesย
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date:ย February 5, 2019
Selection Number:ย 61180689 (US) /ย 61199995 (CDN)
Layers:ย DVD 9
Aspect Ratio:ย Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating:ย PGย for brief rude humor
Subtitles:ย English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound:ย English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time:ย 1 hour 26 minutesย
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Academy Awardยฎย nominee Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industryโs leading producers of event-animated films.ย The companyโs franchises includeย three of the top-eight animated films of all time,ย and its iconic, beloved brandsโinfused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevanceโhave grossed more than $6 billion worldwide.
Illumination was recently honored byย Fast Companyย as one of the worldโs most innovative companies.
Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, has garnered an extraordinary number of franchise successes for a studio just over a decade old.ย As the creator of the hugely successful world ofย Despicable Me, which was recently crowned the top-grossing box-office animated franchise globally, Illumination has evolved the Despicable Me series to includeย Minions, theย third-highest-grossing animated film of all time and the most profitable film in Universalโs history, as well as the Academy Awardยฎ–ย nominatedย Despicable Me 2ย and summer 2017โsย Despicable Me 3, which made more than $1 billion at the global box office.
Illumination recently launched two original properties that captivated audiences worldwide:ย The Secret Life of Pets, which achieved the best opening for an original movie, animated or otherwise, in U.S. history, and the global smash, Sing. And in 2018, Illuminationโsย Dr. Seussโs The Grinchย had the biggest opening weekend of any Christmas-themed movie in history.
Founded 11 years ago with the mission of putting a smile on the face of every member of the audience, no matter their age, Illumination continues to imagine both original stories, as well as unexpected adaptations of beloved pre-existing works.
Illuminationโs upcoming films includeย The Secret Life of Pets 2ย in June 2019,ย Minions 2ย in July 2020, andย Sing 2ย in December 2020.ย
About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE โย www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television, and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television, and Awesomeness.ย UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the worldโs leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.ย NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Zakary just loved this Grinch hat from the moment he opened it.ย He said he would wear it the rest of his “wife” (life).ย You can try to win one for yourself on our giveaway here.
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Newly middle-aged wife of 1, Mom of 3, Grandma of 2. A professional blogger who has lived in 3 places since losing her home to a house fire in October 2018 with her husband. Becky appreciates being self-employed which has allowed her to work from 'anywhere'. Life is better when you can laugh. As you can tell by her Facebook page where she keeps the humor memes going daily. Becky looks forward to the upcoming new year. It will be fun to see what 2020 holds.