OPEN SEASON, the debut feature from Sony Pictures Pictures Animation, makes its way to DVD, Blu-ray Disc and PSP on Jan. 30, 2007 (Sony Pictures Home Ent., $28.95, $38.95 and $28.95, respectively).
Included on the DVD is a brand new short, BOOG AND ELLIOT'S MIDNIGHT RUN, directed by Jill Culton, who helmed OPEN SEASON with Roger Allers and co-director Anthony Stacchi. In BOOG AND ELLIOT'S MIDNIGHT RUN, which reunites Boog (Martin Lawrence), the domesticated bear, and Elliot (Ashton Kutcher), the one-antlered mule deer, as they try to steal some sweet rolls.
Inspired by the humor of Steve Moore, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, IN THE BLEACHERS, the Annie Award-nominated OPEN SEASON features eye-popping 3D animation inspired by the brilliant designer Eyvind Earle. It concerns the unlikely friendship between Boog and Elliot as they join with other animals to take back the forest from the hunters.
Other DVD Bonus Features:
* SURF'S UP Exclusive Preview -- an exclusive sneak peek with introduction to the characters and DVD-ROM link that unlocks never-before-seen content to SPA's Summer 2007 theatrical release.* "Wheel of Fortune" Forest Edition Game -- version of the popular game show featuring Boog, Elliot and McSquizzy* "I Wanna Lose Control" Music Video of the Death Ray song from the soundtrack* The Voices Inside the Stars -- a behind-the-scenes montage of the vocal talent set to music* Inside the Animals Studio -- a funny audio commentary presented as if the characters were real actors discussing their experiences during the "shooting" of the movie* "Behind the Trees" -- a 10-15 minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie* Filmmaker Commentary* "Swept Away" -- an interactive multi-angle activity* Photo Gallery* Storyboards* Voice-a-Rama Activity -- a fun activity in which the viewer can select from an array of different accents for the characters* ROM Links -- Downloads: PC wallpapers, screensavers, AIM icons, IPOD scrubs and skins, games from the OPEN SEASON website and activities such as mazes, create your own wallpaper, karaoke and more.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
