Finally, the release of ‘Coco’ for home viewing is almost here!

Disneyโ€ขPixarโ€™s โ€œCocoโ€ โ€”the story of a 12-year-old aspiring musicianโ€™s extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestorsโ€”won a 2018 Golden Globe Award๏ƒ’ for Best Animated Motion Picture, topped the domestic box office Thanksgiving holiday weekend, became the highest grossing film of all time in Mexico, broke records in China and earned widespread praise, receiving 96 percent from critics and 97 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Now this vibrant tale filled with love and laughter arrives home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HDโ„ข and on Movies Anywhere on Feb. 13, and on 4K Ultra HD,โ„ข Blu-ray,โ„ข DVD and On-Demand on Feb. 27.

Through fresh and fascinating bonus material, adventurers of all ages will tag along with filmmakers as they soak in Dรญa de los Muertos in Mexico; explore the essential role of music in โ€œCoco;โ€ and learn how the cast and crew personally connect with the filmโ€™s message. Theyโ€™ll step behind the scenes to discover the inspiration behind the filmโ€™s creative costuming; Miguelโ€™s beautifully complicated family; Dante the loyal Xolo dog; and the stunning worlds of both the dead and the living. Features also include deleted scenes, insightful filmmaker commentary, the music of Coco and more.

โ€œCocoโ€ is packaged several ways to ensure viewers get the most out of their in-home viewing experience. The Multi-Screen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack) includes Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for Digital 4K Ultra HD or the 4K UHD Combo Pack, which includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a Digital copy. 4K Ultra HD provides four times the resolution of HD, bringing the rich color, textures and sounds to life and immersing viewers in two fantastically animated worlds. Dolby Atmos audio heightens the memorable score created by Oscarยฎ-winning composer Michael Giacchino and his 83-piece orchestra, as well as original songs like โ€œRemember Meโ€ by the Oscarยฎ-winning team behind โ€œFrozen,โ€ Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.BONUS FEATURES*

 

Blu-ray & Digital:

  • Deleted Scenes with Introductions โ€“ Director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina talk about the deleted scenes and the part they played in the development of โ€œCoco.โ€

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Diฬa de los Muertos โ€“ In this musical extravaganza, the colors and excitement of Diฬa de los Muertos come to life as we meet superstar Ernesto de la Cruz.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Way of the Riveras โ€“ A musical number in which Abuelita and Miguel prepare their Diฬa de los Muertos celebration while she teaches him Rivera family history and traditions.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Celebrity Tour โ€“ Heฬctor, a Land of the Dead tour bus guide, agrees to help Miguel, revealed to be a living boy, on his quest to find de la Cruz.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Bus Escape โ€“ The Rivera family catches up to Miguel and Heฬctor and attempts to halt their mission to find de la Cruz.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Alebrije Attack โ€“ Miguel and Heฬctor are interrupted on their journey to find de la Cruz by a fierce alebrije.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Family Fix โ€“ After de la Cruz reveals his true colors, the Rivera family puts their dismay aside and comes together to repair the smashed guitar needed to send Miguel home.

oย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  To the Bridge โ€“ As the Land of the Dead counts down to the end of Diฬa de los Muertos, Miguel and de la Cruz come head-to-head on the marigold bridge.

  • Filmmaker Commentary โ€“ Presented by Lee Unkrich (director), Adrian Molina (co-director) and Darla K. Anderson (producer).
  • The Music of โ€œCocoโ€ โ€“ Collaborating with musicians of Mexico and some unique instrumentation, this documentary explores the beautiful fusion of music essential to the story of โ€œCoco.โ€
  • Paths to Pixar: โ€œCocoโ€ โ€“ Explore how the film crewโ€™s personal stories resonate with the themes of the movie itself.
  • Welcome to the Fiesta โ€“ A musical exploration of the skeletons that make the Land of the Dead in โ€œCocoโ€ so wondrous and intriguing.
  • How to Draw a Skeleton โ€“ Pixar artist Daniel Arriaga gives a lesson on the quick and easy way to draw skeletons using simple shapes.
  • A Thousand Pictures a Day โ€“ Join the โ€œCocoโ€ crew on an immersive travelogue through Mexico, visiting families, artisans, cemeteries, and small villages during the Dรญa de los Muertos holiday.
  • Mi Familia โ€“ Developing the Riveras was a labor of love that took the cast and crew on a deep dive into the meaning of family.
  • Land of Our Ancestors โ€“ Watch Pixar artists lovingly construct layer upon layer of architecture from many eras of Mexican history, bringing the Land of the Dead to life.
  • Fashion Through the Ages โ€“ The cast of characters in โ€œCocoโ€ are from many different eras, making for some magnificent costuming opportunities.
  • The Real Guitar โ€“ The majestic guitar that spurs Miguel on his journey through the Land of the Dead is a unique creation. Watch as it is initially designed by a Pixar artist and ultimately realized as a real instrument by a master luthier in this poetic ode to craftsmanship.
  • Dante โ€“ How the crew fell in love with the uniquely Mexican breed of Xoloitzcuintli (or โ€œXoloโ€) dogs that inspired Dante.
  • How to Make Papel Picado โ€“ Join Pixar artist Ana Ramiฬrez Gonzaฬlez as we learn how papel picado is made traditionally, and then try your own approach to this beautiful art form.
  • Un Poco โ€œCocoโ€ โ€“ A montage of original animated pieces used to promote โ€œCoco.โ€
  • โ€œCoco Trailersโ€ โ€“ Trailers include โ€œFeeling,โ€ โ€œDanteโ€™s Lunch,โ€ โ€œDestiny,โ€ โ€œJourneyโ€ and โ€œBelong.โ€

*Here is the link to our interview with the star of the film, Anthony Gonzalaz!ย 

tmc.io contributor: ShariK.Green tmc

I'm the Sr. Film Writer and Community Manager for tmc.io. I write, direct and produce short films with my production company, Good Stew Productions. Though it's difficult to answer this question when asked, I'd say my favorite movie is โ€œThe Big Chill.โ€ I enjoy photography, poetry, and hiking and I adore animals, especially elephants. I live in Arizona and feel it's an outstanding and inspirational place to live.

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