‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald’ Extended Cut Is Coming To Blu-Ray And Digital HD
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldarrived in theaters last year to mixed reviews. Critics and fans alike took issue with the plot, the characterization, and the pacing, and were left wanting for something to recapture the magic ofHarry Potter.
One thing they weren’t wanting was a longer version of theFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themsequel. But if you were jonesing for an extended cut, you’re in luck, because theFantastic Beasts The Crimes of GrindelwaldBlu-ray and Digital HD release will feature new footage that didn’t make it to theaters.
Everyone wants to spend as much time as possible in the magical Wizarding World, but I assume very few want to spend more time withFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. But as is tradition with manyHarry Potterfilms — Christopher Columbus started the tradition with the home video release of 2001’sHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—The Crimes of Grindwaldis receiving an extended cut on its home video releases, which are set for February and March of this year.
Directed byDavid Yates, this new cut includes 7 minutes of footage that didn’t make the theatrical version. These cut scenes were frequently referenced by the cast during the press tour, who openly revealed that plenty of footage shot for the film didn’t make it into the movie. Perhaps some of the scenes are small, disposable moments, but others could foreshadow thebig polarizing twistat the end of the film. The home video release will also include over an hour of bonus features, including featurettes on Dumbledore’s history, the return to Hogwarts, and more on author and screenwriterJ.K. Rowlingherself.
Fans can first return to the enchanting world of underground Paris with the Digital HD release onFebruary 15, 2019before getting the full experience with the 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Special Edition onMarch 12, 2019.
