In the fall of 2015, a new, longer remastered version of the animated classic The Iron Giant enjoyed a limited run in theaters. This fall, on September 6th, it hits blu-ray in Signature and Ultimate Editions.
The Signature Edition (or “the normal blu-ray purchase”) will have the 2015 re-release version (with additional scenes), as well as a high-def version of the original theatrical cut. Here are the other features of that blu-ray package:
- Director Brad Bird‘s Commentary (on the original theatrical cut)
- An alternate opening
- A NEW documentary titled “The Giant’s Dream”, which chronicles the making of The Iron Giant
- Other bonus content, which includes:
- The Iron Giant: Signature Edition trailer
- Additional scenes
- Mini documentary segments
- Teddy Newton The X Factor
- Duck and Cover sequence
- The Voice of the Giant
- Motion Gallery
- Brad Bird trailer
The suggested retail price for the Signature Edition will be $14.99.
The Ultimate Collectors Edition (pictured above) will come in at a much higher price point: $74.99 (suggested retail). Along with the Signature Edition blu-ray, additional items exclusive to this box set are:
- A hardcover art book on the film
- Collectible Mondo art cards
- A 4-inch plastic articulated Iron Giant statue
- A personal letter from director Brad Bird