Press Release BVHE Press Release: Wish (4k UHD) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

“AN INSTANT DISNEY CLASSIC”
– Sabina Graves, Gizmodo

Be The First To Bring Home The Magic!
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is Available to Buy
Only at Digital Retailers on January 23 and Arrives
on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 12

Includes All-New Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes,
Deleted Song AND a Sing-Along Version With On-Screen Lyrics

Link To Trailer: https://youtu.be/PIq5H5ctjnc
Link To All-New Bonus Clip: https://youtu.be/RmuSIjWrqQQ​

BURBANK, CA (January 11, 2024) – A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when the film becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD March 12.

A heartwarming and magical story, Wish has been described as “Wondrous” (Sabina Graves, Gizmodo), “Enchanting” (Kristen Lopez, The Wrap) and “more than a film. It’s a love letter to the art of dreaming and the power of hope” (Kevin Fenix, The Illuminerdi).

Film Synopsis
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen.

Bonus Features*

• Sing Along With The Movie
  Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
• Featurette: Once Upon A Studio
  Beloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion.
• 100 Years In The Making– The Inside story on the making of Wish
  • What Makes Disney, Disney
    Learn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa
  • The Wish Equation
    What is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish."
  • Looking Backward To Go Forward
    Walk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques.
  • Where Dreams And Reality Collide
    Discover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale.
  • Asha Means Wish
    Learn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero.
  • The Return Of The Disney Villain
    You'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown.
  • Star Is Born
    Uncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters.
  • Those Who Stand Beside Me
    Learn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals.
  • When Wishes Come True
    Get to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today.
• Featurette: WISH D-Classified
  WISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed.
• Featurette: Outtakes
  Step inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life.
• Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”
  Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish.
• Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut.
  • Magnifico's Secret
  • The Wishing Tree
  • To Rosas
  • Finding Flazino
  • Valentino Is A Star
• Song Selection– Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.
  • At All Costs
  • This Wish
  • I’m A Star
  • This Is The Thanks I Get?!
  • Knowing What I Know Now
  • This Wish (Reprise)

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Voice Cast
Ariana DeBose as Asha
Chris Pine as King Magnifico
Alan Tudyk as Valentino
Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya
Victor Garber as Sabino
Natasha Rothwell as Sakina
Jennifer Kumiyama as Dahlia
Evan Peters as Simon
Harvey Guillén as Gabo
Ramy Youssef as Safi
Niko Vargas as Hal
Jon Rudnitsky as Dario
Della Saba as Bazeema

Directed by
Chris Buck
Fawn Veerasunthorn

Produced by
Peter Del Vecho
Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones

Screenplay by
Jennifer Lee
Allison Moore

Story by
Jennifer Lee
Chris Buck
Fawn Veerasunthorn
Allison Moore

Original Songs by
Julia Michaels
Benjamin Rice

Original Score Composed by
Dave Metzger

Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: January 23
Physical: March 12

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD

Feature Run Time
Approx. 95 Minutes

Rating
U.S. Rated PG
* Bonus Material Not Rated

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39
Physical: 1.85:1

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: Japanese 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby
Digital: English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Japanese, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English, English SDH, Spanish, French
Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)


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[Jake Lipson]

Well...I've got to admit that steelbooks looks very nice.

Unfortunately, the movie that it will hold is absolute garbage. This is the worst movie I saw last year. So I'll pass.

 

[Patrick McCart]

While I felt this was underwhelming overall, the animation and visual design are quite lovely. Worth pointing out that it was 2.55:1 theatrically.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Blu-ray preorder is live (see top post)

 

[Jake Lipson]

Worth pointing out that it was 2.55:1 theatrically.

The press release has to be incorrect. I would be shocked if the disc is anything other than 2.39:1.

 

[Todd Erwin]

The press release has to be incorrect. I would be shocked if the disc is anything other than 2.39:1.

Disney's press releases have often been incorrect with regards to aspect ratio. IMDB lists this film as 2.55:1, so actually I would be shocked if the disc wasn't 2.55:1. After all, the studio did release The Creator in it's odd 2.76:1 aspect ratio.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Disney's press releases have often been incorrect with regards to aspect ratio. IMDB lists this film as 2.55:1, so actually I would be shocked if the disc wasn't 2.55:1.

Yes. It will be what the original aspect ratio is. I only wrote 2.39 because that's what the press release says the digital version is. I don't think there is any reason to believe that Disney will screw up this release. They absolutely screwed up the movie itself, but the disc should be fine.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Bring home the magic! A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is available today on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD! In celebration, check out the behind-the-scenes clips below from the all-new bonus features! ​ Disney's Wish | Outtakes 1 Buy It Now on Blu-ray & Digital ​ Disney's Wish | Outtakes 2 Buy It Now on Blu-ray & Digital ​ Disney's Wish | A Star is Born Buy It Now on Blu-ray & Digital

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Planned to get the 4K through DMC but they don't have it, so Walmart is the only game in town.

Ordered Monday and they "attempted delivery" Tuesday but claimed it couldn't be delivered.

Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

Rather than try again, they cancelled my order, so I needed to submit a SECOND order.

Which came the same day - yay!

Which wasn't "Wish" 4K - it was "Marvels" BD - what the frick?

Contacted customer support AGAIN and they resubmitted.

Was told I'd have to send back the "Marvels" BD - slightly annoying because I strongly suspect Amazon or Target would've just said "sorry for the mess-ups, bro - keep it", but fine.

Put in request for USPS mailing label - they gave me FedEx label instead.

Contacted "support" AGAIN and was told they couldn't change this. Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

I explained FedEx is considerably more of a hassle and at one point thought the agent said not to bother to ship "Marvels" back.

When I asked for clarification, I got sent to a "supervisor"... and went through the whole discussion again.

Was told at the end: yeah, you gotta send it back, and no, we won't change to USPS even though that's what we promised in the first place.

So I've wasted time just trying to get the item WM should've sent in the first place - and I still don't have it! Supposed to arrive tomorrow but who knows what will happen?

Dunno if WM is always this awful, but I plan to avoid them like the plague from now on.

 

[Jeff Cooper]

Planned to get the 4K through DMC but they don't have it, so Walmart is the only game in town.

Ordered Monday and they "attempted delivery" Tuesday but claimed it couldn't be delivered.

Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

Rather than try again, they cancelled my order, so I needed to submit a SECOND order.

Which came the same day - yay!

Which wasn't "Wish" 4K - it was "Marvels" BD - what the frick?

Contacted customer support AGAIN and they resubmitted.

Was told I'd have to send back the "Marvels" BD - slightly annoying because I strongly suspect Amazon or Target would've just said "sorry for the mess-ups, bro - keep it", but fine.

Put in request for USPS mailing label - they gave me FedEx label instead.

Contacted "support" AGAIN and was told they couldn't change this. Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

I explained FedEx is considerably more of a hassle and at one point thought the agent said not to bother to ship "Marvels" back.

When I asked for clarification, I got sent to a "supervisor"... and went through the whole discussion again.

Was told at the end: yeah, you gotta send it back, and no, we won't change to USPS even though that's what we promised in the first place.

So I've wasted time just trying to get the item WM should've sent in the first place - and I still don't have it! Supposed to arrive tomorrow but who knows what will happen?

Dunno if WM is always this awful, but I plan to avoid them like the plague from now on.

I suspect all of this is the world trying to do you a favor, and prevent you from watching Wish.

 

[Malcolm R]

Would have been easier to just go to the store. I saw this on the shelf in my Walmart last night.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

I suspect all of this is the world trying to do you a favor, and prevent you from watching Wish.

Already saw it - yeah, it ain't good. But I'm a Disney completist!

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Would have been easier to just go to the store. I saw this on the shelf in my Walmart last night.

The 4K was sold out on the WM website for weeks. When it popped up over the weekend, I didn't want to take a chance that it wouldn't be found at a local store.

Besides, how in the world was I supposed to know this whole thing would turn into such a catastrophe?

Seriously - you're blaming me for not having the psychic ability to realize Walmart's web operation is a disaster?

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Planned to get the 4K through DMC but they don't have it, so Walmart is the only game in town.

Ordered Monday and they "attempted delivery" Tuesday but claimed it couldn't be delivered.

Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

Rather than try again, they cancelled my order, so I needed to submit a SECOND order.

Which came the same day - yay!

Which wasn't "Wish" 4K - it was "Marvels" BD - what the frick?

Contacted customer support AGAIN and they resubmitted.

Was told I'd have to send back the "Marvels" BD - slightly annoying because I strongly suspect Amazon or Target would've just said "sorry for the mess-ups, bro - keep it", but fine.

Put in request for USPS mailing label - they gave me FedEx label instead.

Contacted "support" AGAIN and was told they couldn't change this. Why? No idea - they wouldn't tell me.

I explained FedEx is considerably more of a hassle and at one point thought the agent said not to bother to ship "Marvels" back.

When I asked for clarification, I got sent to a "supervisor"... and went through the whole discussion again.

Was told at the end: yeah, you gotta send it back, and no, we won't change to USPS even though that's what we promised in the first place.

So I've wasted time just trying to get the item WM should've sent in the first place - and I still don't have it! Supposed to arrive tomorrow but who knows what will happen?

Dunno if WM is always this awful, but I plan to avoid them like the plague from now on.

Update: "Wish" 4K came today.

Twice.

That original copy they said couldn't be delivered and would be cancelled? No - they sent it out again, so I got 2 separate copies at the same time.

And of course they charged me for both.

Given the uselessness of the online chat, I called them this time.

Got a refund for one of them and was told I don't have to send back the extra or "Marvels".

Do I believe this is the end of it? No. I fully expect they'll demand I send back the extra and "Marvels" even though I asked the rep 3 times if I understood correctly.

But we'll see.

What a disaster.

 

[David Norman]

Update: "Wish" 4K came today.

Twice.

That original copy they said couldn't be delivered and would be cancelled? No - they sent it out again, so I got 2 separate copies at the same time.

And of course they charged me for both.

Given the uselessness of the online chat, I called them this time.

Got a refund for one of them and was told I don't have to send back the extra or "Marvels".

Do I believe this is the end of it? No. I fully expect they'll demand I send back the extra and "Marvels" even though I asked the rep 3 times if I understood correctly.

But we'll see.

What a disaster.

Does your local Walmart not take back website returns? I thought that was a Walmart thing to though some local managers apparently disagree and won't do it despite Corporate Policy

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Does your local Walmart not take back website returns? I thought that was a Walmart thing to though some local managers apparently disagree and won't do it despite Corporate Policy

They probably do, but have you ever actually attempted to return anything to a Walmart location? There's always roughly 827 people in line. You need to bring a meal because you'll be there all day!

Anyway, I kinda feel like "you could go to the store!" for any part of this misbegotten experience misses the point.

The point is that Walmart botched the job multiple times and made me jump through various hoops even though they're the ones who screwed up.

 

[Jeff Cooper]

Update: "Wish" 4K came today.

Twice.

Oh man! Sorry, don't mean to belittle your terrible experience, but this reminds me of the Madame Web meme where it shows a car with a smashed window saying "I left tickets to Madame Web in my car and somebody broke in and left 2 more tickets."

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Oh man! Sorry, don't mean to belittle your terrible experience, but this reminds me of the Madame Web meme where it shows a car with a smashed window saying "I left tickets to Madame Web in my car and somebody broke in and left 2 more tickets."

Yeah, as mentioned, I saw "Wish" theatrically and didn't think much of it - I don't feel it's a terrible movie but it was meh at best.

The "Disney completist thing" runs strong in me, though!