On September 17, 2002 one of the biggest theatrical blockbusters of 2001, MONSTERS, INC., makes its home entertainment debut on a 2-disc Special Edition DVD from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq: PIXR). Nominated for four Academy Awards®;,* including "Best Animated Feature Film," MONSTERS, INC. has become one of the highest-grossing animated films in box-office history. The 2-disc DVD of this hilarious and heartwarming comedy smash features an all-new animated short "Mike's New Car" created exclusively for this MONSTERS, INC. release (with the voices of John Goodman and Billy Crystal); the uproarious, Oscar®;-nominated Pixar short "For the Birds" (Best Animated Short Film nominee, 2001); hysterical outtakes including a hilarious "Company Play" musical performance by the MONSTERS, INC. characters, an exclusive look at the exciting upcoming feature film FINDING NEMO, a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, and much, much more. Presented with pristine digital picture and sound, a stellar cast and eye-popping computer-animation magic.
The definitive 2-disc Special Edition DVD of MONSTERS, INC. has been designed to appeal to both the discerning film fan, who demands nothing less than the highest-quality home entertainment experience, and to families who enjoy the interactive and engaging bonus features that DVDs can provide. Both audiences will enjoy countless hours of entertainment within the two distinct worlds of the MONSTERS, INC. DVD: the Monster World and the Human World.
The "Monster World" portion of the disc allows viewers to enter the alternate world of Monstropolis and join Monsters, Inc. for a first day on the job, learning all about Monstropolis' wonderful world. Viewers literally become employees at the Monsters, Inc. factory, starting their day with Roz as they learn about the monsters, explore the hysterical employee handbook and learn about the uproarious history of the monster world. Other great features include the "Disney/Pixar Storytime-Welcome to Monstropolis" program, an all-new storybook of monster adventures; "Boo's Door Game," a set-top adventure featuring Sulley and other characters from the film; DVD-ROM features and more.
In the "Human World" of the 2-disc Special Edition DVD, film buffs are invited to go behind the scenes with the 'humans' at Pixar and Disney to see how this incredible film was created. Included in the "Human World" is a fascinating and comprehensive tour through all aspects of this animated masterpiece, including in-depth behind-the-scenes programs, abandoned concepts, 3-D location flyarounds, a tour through Pixar's Fabulous Fun Factory, and a featurette on Randy Newman's Oscar®;-nominated song "If I Didn't Have You." Newman's score for the film was also honored with an Oscar®; nomination.
