Life of Pi Headed to DVD, Blu-ray 3D March 12, 2013

We recommend seeing ‘Life of Pi” on the big screen — in 3D if at all possible. But if you miss it in theaters, the next best thing is to watch it on DVD, blu-ray or blu-ray 3D.

“Life of Pi” is headed to blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on March 8 internationally and on March 12 in North America.

Based on the acclaimed best-selling novel from Yann Martel (published in 40 languages) and brought to life by visionary Academy Award winning director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”), this magical adventure of hope, wonder, survival, and the power of the human spirit has been celebrated by critics all over the world.

Read Melanie Votaw’s thoughts on “Life of Pi” here.

The movie follows Pi Patel, a young man on a fateful voyage who, after a spectacular disaster, is marooned on a lifeboat with the only other survivor, a fearsome 450 lb Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker. Hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery Pi and his majestic companion make an amazing and unexpected connection.

With incredible cinematography from Oscar nominee Claudio Miranda and masterful performances from newcomer Suraj Sharma and Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall and Gerard Depardieu, the “Life of Pi” blu-ray 3D is loaded with over two hours of behind-the-scenes special features, including deleted scenes that will make you rethink the story (also presented in 3D), five featurettes that dive into the making of the visual spectacle, 60 pieces of inspirational artwork, storyboards and more. Let’s take a closer look:

LIFE OF PI 3-Disc BD3D/BD/Ultraviolet/DVD & DC

●    Disc 1: Blu-ray

• Film
• Documentary: A Remarkable Vision (19:35 min)
• Documentary: A Filmmaker’s Epic Journey (63:29 min)
• Documentary: Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright ( 8:35min)
• Stills: Gallery
• Art by Joanna Bush
• Art by Haan Lee
• Art by Dawn Masi
• Art by Alexis Rockman
• Stills: Storyboards

●    Disc 2: DVD & Digital Copy (Film only)

●    Disc 3: Blu-ray 3D

• 3D Film
• 3D/2D Deleted Scenes:
• Anandi’s Second Dance
• Time to Grow Up
• Happy Birthday
• Did I Say Something Wrong?
• Darkness
• 3D/2D VFX Progressions:
• Tsimstum Sinking
• The Wave Tank

LIFE OF PI 2-Disc BD/Ultraviolet/DVD & DC Combo

●    Disc 1: Blu-ray

• Film
• Documentary: Remarkable Vision (20 min)
• Documentary: Epic Journey (60 min)
• Documentary: Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright (5 min)
• Stills: Gallery
• Art by Joanna Bush
• Art by Haan Lee
• Art by Dawn Masi
• Art by Alexis Rockman
• Stills: Storyboards

●    Disc 2: DVD & Digital Copy (Film only)