The WONKA Home Entertainment release date has been announced today as the magical adventure of a young chocolate maker gets the full 4K, Blu Ray and DVD treatment.
Experience the magical origin of the world’s most famous chocolatier when “Wonka” debuts for purchase and rental Digitally at home in the U.K and Ireland on January 22nd ahead of its home entertainment release.
Based on the extraordinary, iconic character at the center of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how a young chocolate maker, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 1st (Ireland) and March 4th (U.K)
Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big-screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, as he becomes the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker.
From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” “Barbie” and “Paddington,” and producers Alexandra Derbyshire (the “Paddington” films, “Jurassic World: Dominion”) and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor.
Starring alongside Chalamet are Calah Lane, Emmy and Peabody Award winner Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, with Oscar winner Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant.
Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”) & Paul King wrote the screenplay, based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring are executive producers.
STEELBOOK, 4K UHD, BLU-RAY ELEMENTS
“Wonka” Steelbook, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
Unwrapping Wonka: Paul King’s Vision
Revered director Paul King takes you on a deep dive into his experience adapting the beloved story of Wonka.
The Whimsical Music of Wonka
Composer Joby Talbot and songwriter Neil Hannon take you into the studio to illuminate the craft behind the wondrous songs of the film.
Welcome to Wonka Land
Production designer Nathan Crowley and the rest of the “Wonka” crew discuss creating the magical sets that transport audiences to the worlds of the film.
Hats Off to Wonka
Costume designer Lindy Hemming breaks down the inspiration and intention behind each of the character’s wonderful costumes.
Wonka’s Chocolatier
Chocolatier Gabriella Cugno provides an in-depth look at the creatin of the beautiful chocolates seen in “Wonka.
BASICS
Premium Digital Ownership: January 22, 2024
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: March 1st (Ireland)/ March 4th (U.K), 2024
Exclusive Steelbook available with Amazon.
Limited Edition U.K and Ireland Steelbook available from HMV, Zavvi, Golden Discs and Warner Bros. Online Shop.
4K Languages: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English, Castilian Spanish, Italian; Dolby Digital: Danish 5.1, Finnish 5.1, Norwegian 5.1, Swedish 5.1,
English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service
4K Subtitles: English SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Finnish,
Norwegian, Swedish
BD Languages: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English; DTS-HD Master Audio: Castilian Spanish 5.1; Dolby Digital: Danish 5.1, Finnish 5.1, Norwegian 5.1, Swedish 5.1, English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service
BD Subtitles: English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
DVD Languages: English, Dutch, Flemish, French
DVD Subtitles: English, Dutch, French
4k UHD, Blu-ray Running Time: 116 minutes
DVD Running Time: 111 minutes
Rating: UK CERT: PG, IRE CERT: PG.
CONSUMER ADVICE: mild threat, violence, implied bad language
DVD: DLBY/DGTL
4K UHD, Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD
