Burbank, CA –Fans of the perennial family classic Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory will scream “I want it now!” (like the character Veruca Salt) when the film makes its Blu-ray Book debut on October 20 from Warner Home Video. This favorite film of children around the world will now dazzle in premium Blu-ray packaging — containing a 38-page book including sing-along song lyrics, fun cast bios, and colorful photos from the film. No “Golden Ticket” needed!
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Blu-ray Book will sell for $34.99 SRP.
About the Film:
Legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stars in the splendiferous movie that brings to the screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s classic book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production design that constantly dazzles the eye, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy’s incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart. And viewers will rediscover all the timeless magic as it was meant to be seen.
Special Features:
• Delicious documentary: Pure Imagination: The Story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• Mouth-watering commentary with the Wonka Kids
• Four scrumptious sing-along songs
• Tasty vintage featurette
• Theatrical trailer
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Blu-ray Book
Street Date: October 6, 2009
Pricing: $34.99 SRP
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