'Grinchmas Edition' of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Coming to Blu-ray, Digital HD

Discover the true meaning of the holiday season when the live-action adaptation of the beloved yuletide classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas comes to Blu-ray and Digital HD in a newly remastered Grinchmas Edition from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on October 13, 2015. The film marks its 15 th Anniversary with improved HD picture and sound as well as extensive bonus features that reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets that have made it a perennial family favorite.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas stars Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty, Liar Liar), Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live," "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp"), Christine Baranski ("The Good Wife," Mamma Mia!), Jeffrey Tambor ("Arrested Development," "Transparent") and Taylor Momsen ("Gossip Girl"). Academy Award -winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13), Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) and the acclaimed screenwriting team of Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Shrek the Third) reimagine one of the most enduring holiday stories of all time.

Why is The Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside out ... and funny side up.Filled with dazzling scenery, special effects, makeup and costumes, this is an adventure "that can make your heart grow three sizesif you're not laughing too hard!" (Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

BONUS FEATURES

• Seussian Set Decoration
• Who School
• Makeup Application and Design
• Visual Effects
• Music Video: Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas?"
• Theatrical Trailer
• Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
• Spotlight on Location
• Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard

FILMMAKERS
Cast: Jim Carrey, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Christine Baranski, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Irwin
Directed By: Ron Howard
Written By: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
From the Book By: Dr. Seuss
Produced By: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Executive Produced By: Todd Hallowell
Director of Photography: Donald Peterman
Production Designer: Michael Corenblith
Editors: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Music By: James Horner

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY :
Street Date: October 13, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61172007 (US)/ 61172735 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG for some crude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English SDS, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Arabic and Icelandic Subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and Dutch, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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SOURCE Universal Pictures Home Entertainment