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This holiday season, the answer to the question ?Ever wonder what your pets do when you?re not home?? is answered when The Secret Life of Pets comes to Digital HD November 22, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD?, Blu-ray? 3D, Blu-ray?, DVD and On Demand December 6, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The humans behind the Despicable Me franchise present America’s top-grossing original film of the year, the animated comedy is a worldwide hit with over $834 million in global ticket sales.
In their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead when we leave for work or school. Max, voiced by Louis C.K., is a loyal terrier living a perfectly happy existence until his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big, boisterous mutt she finds at the shelter. When Max and his unruly new roommate slip away from their dog-walker, they find themselves lost in the urban jungle of New York City. In an attempt to stay ahead of animal control and a rebel band of abandoned pets led by an unhinged bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), they put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.
All-star voice cast including Louis C.K. (TV’s Louie), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Kevin Hart (Ride Along Series), Jenny Slate (Zootopia), Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Lake Bell (TV’s Children’s Hospital), Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors series), Bobby Moynihan (TV’s ?Saturday Night Live?), Steve Coogan (Minions) and Albert Brooks (Finding Dory). The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me franchise, Dr. Seuss? the Lorax) and co-directed by Yarrow Cheney (Despicable Me franchise).
4K ULTRA HD – The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HD will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
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BLU-RAY? EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray? editions)
- How to Make an Animated Film ? A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
- Anatomy of a Scene ? Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets
BLU-RAY? AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
- Mini-Movies:
- Norman Television
- Weenie
- Mower Minions
- All About The Pets ? Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O?Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
- Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors ? The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life. ?
- Hairstylist To The Dogs ? Inspired by ?Hairspray Live!,? Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they?re hanging out with their pet pals.
- The Best Of Snowball ? A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
- Hot Dog Sing-Along ? Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
- Sing Trailer
- ?Lovely Day? Lyric Video
- The Humans that Brought You Pets ? Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
- GoPro?: The Secret Life of Pets
- The Making of the Mini-Movies ? A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies ? we?ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.
Run Time:? 1 hour 27 minutes
This movie is HILARIOUS! I have always grown up with pets so seeing all the pet mannerisms while watching the movie makes the whole family laugh it up. Like the cat above is in a box….and cats indeed do this! You have to see it to fully enjoy the humor of it all. Max loves his owner Katie so much and one day Katie brings home a new dog and this makes Max very upset! Max and hte new dog Duke bicker and in the midst of fighting while at the dog park with a dog walker they get lost. Now they must work together to get home. The movie is funny, fresh, exciting and heartwarming all at the same time. A fabulous family film that would make an excellent gift this holiday season. Now you can see what your pets do all day long while you are gone!
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