Over the weekend, Disney’s Zootopia crossed the one billion mark in global box office sales….one billion! And it’s no surprise, being as likable and fun of a movie, enjoyed by both kids and adults. Zootopia is available today on Blu-Ray and comes with some pretty fun bonus features. Here’s more about the Zootopia Blu-Ray bonus features.
While in Los Angeles a few weeks ago for the Alice Through the Looking Glass Red Carpet Premiere, we spent a morning at the Disney Toon Studios to learn more about Zootopia, in celebration of their upcoming in-home release of the movie on June 7. We heard from Producer Clark Spencer & Directors Byron Howard & Rich Moore, talked with animators Renato dos Anjos and Chad Sellers, and met the voice of Flash Slothmore, Raymond Persi.
We also had the opportunity to view some of the bonus features that would be released on the DVD. I don’t know about you, but I am fascinated with learning more about what goes on behind-the-scenes and the work that goes into making a movie. The Zootopia bonus features really give you great insight into the care that went into making this movie accurate for the animals, how the story line was created, and tons of fun references that make you love this movie even more.
I really enjoyed hewing how the team of animators went to Kenya to watch the animals in their natural setting. Through the features, you will see the amount of struggle that went into creating a storyline that would make sense to the audience, and make the city of Zootopia so endearing to so many people world wide. Plus, you can see all the animals that “didn’t make the cut”.
Zootopia Blu-Ray Bonus Features
Zoology: The Roundtables – Ginnifer Goodwin hosts an in-depth look at the movie’s characters, animation, environments and more. The artists at Disney Animation give a rare and in-depth look at the complexities of bringing an all-animal world to life from the ground-breaking technology behind the characters’ fur and clothing to the varied and vast environments of Tundratown, Sahara Square and the Rainforest District as well as the deep thought and research given to bringing 64 unique animal species to life through animation.
The Origin of an Animal Tale – Follow the story’s development from its origins to a big story shift that turned the film upside down. In this feature-length documentary, filmmakers give a candid look into the difficulties of creating the story of Zootopia and the bold decision to switch the main character late in the production process, putting one resolute rabbit center stage.
Research: A True-Life Adventure – The filmmakers traveled the globe to find inspiration for the diverse characters and amazing city of Zootopia. They reflect on the importance of research and how a deep dive into animal behavior at Disney Animal Kingdom theme park and a deep immersion into animal society on the African savanna shaped and inspired the characters of Zootopia and changed the filmmakers’ lives forever.
Z.P.D. Forensic Files – Find the movie’s hidden Easter Eggs. Every city has its hidden gems, especially when it has been created by the filmmakers of Disney Animation who love nothing more than sprinkling hidden references to some of Disney’s greatest animated features throughout the story.
Scoretopia – Academy Award®-winning composer, Michael Giacchino spotlights five of cinema’s greatest percussionists and how they brought an organic, animalistic sound to his powerful and emotional music score.
Deleted Characters – Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore introduce citizens of Zootopia who did not make the final cut.
Deleted Scenes:
- Alternate Opening – Young Judy Hopps rescues a fellow classmate and realizes she can reach beyond a life in carrot farming to a future in law enforcement.
- Wild Times! Pitch – Nick desperately pitches the bankers of Zootopia on funding Wild Times!, an amusement park made exclusively for the predators of Zootopia and a sure-fire, money-making scheme for Nick and his friends.
- Alternate Homesick Hopps – After a frustrating first day on the force, Judy has a conversation with her parents. See how this scene changed from a heartfelt conversation with her parents to tough love when her parents discover their daughter is only a meter maid and not a “real cop.”
- Detective Work – Judy borrows a fellow police officer’s computer to conduct research, which turns out to be no small task.
- Alternate Jumbo Pop – In this early version of the story where Nick was the main character, the filmmakers and Jason Bateman were able to take hustling to a new level.
- Hopps’ Apartment – When Judy’s entire family pays her a surprise visit they are shocked to discover the company she’s keeping.
- The Taming Party – In this emotional clip from an early version of “Zootopia,” Judy attends her first “taming party” and gains a deeper understanding of the plight of the predator.
Zootopia is out on Blu-Ray & Digital HD TODAY- June 7, 2016
Other Articles from the Alice Through the Looking Glass & Zootopia Blu-ray Event you may enjoy:
My Alice Through the Looking Glass Red Carpet Premiere Experience
Get to Know Alice’s Mia Wasikowski
5 Reasons Why Alice Through the Looking Glass is Better than Alice in Wonderland
Exclusive Interview with Suzanne Todd, Producer of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Zootopia’s Clark Spencer, Rich Moore, & Byron Howard
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Zootopia
Exclusive Interview with James Bobin, Director of Alice Through the Looking Glass
That Time I Met Flash from Zootopia
Disclaimer: Disney sent me to Los Angeles on an all-expenses paid press trip, in exchange for my coverage of the in-home Zootopia movie release. All opinions are my own.
