STACK #145 Nov 2016

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THE FORCE REAWAKENS GET YOUR BLU-RAY ON

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T he wait is over. A 3D Blu-ray version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be

J.J. Abrams is another welcome addition, revealing the creative and complex choices made while developing the first film in the new Star Wars trilogy. This material is exclusive to the 3D Collector's Edition. The 2D version and all the extras from the previous Blu- ray release are also included, making this the definitive release of The Force Awakens to date.

available from November 2 in a Digipak Collector's Edition with

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Lenticular Cover, exclusive to JB Hi-Fi. Many fans were disgruntled with the lack of a 3D release earlier this year, but they've been nicely compensated with this 3-disc set that includes all new bonus features and collectable packaging, making it worth the double dip. This new release features additional deleted scenes – Leia and the Resistance , Unkar Plutt at Maz’s Castle and Tunnel Standoff – as well as five all-new featurettes: Foley: A Sonic Tale , Sounds of the Resistance , Dressing the Galaxy , Inside the Armory, The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper: A Conversation With Daisy Ridley And John Boyega. An audio commentary by director

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Game of thrones arrives early Independence Day: Resurgence : There are some choice deleted scenes including an alternate opening that's better than the one they used, and a White House destruction scene you'll be glad they didn't use. You'll also discover what happened to the President – she winds up in the Queen's chamber. An extended version of newsreel The War of 1996 serves as a mini-prequel that fills in what's happened over the last 20 years, and should ideally be watched first.

STAR TREK

F or the first time in the show's six year history you won't have to wait until next year to own the most recent season of GoT on Blu-ray. Season 6 gets an early

release date on November 16, just in time for Christmas. And you'll be spoiled for choice with a number of collectable Blu- ray sets available exclusively at JB Hi-Fi.

Star Trek Beyond beams down on November 2 in a Blu-ray Special Edition Exclusive to JB Hi-Fi. This release includes a unique bonus disc of behind-the-scenes featurettes: Small World, The Battle of Yorktown, Properly Outfitted, Set Phasers to Stunning, Spliced, Beats and Shouting, Visually Effective, Music Video - Sledgehammer, and Trailers. A Limited Edition with 3 Replica Ships – U.S.S. Enterprise, U.S.S. Franklin,

packaging and Daenerys Pop Vinyl . There's also a regular Blu- ray set featuring the Hall of Faces artwork and the following extras: Audio Commentary, Recreating the Dothraki World, Deleted Scenes, The Battle of the Bastards, 18 Hours at the Paint Hall, Episodic Previews & Recaps, Guide to Westeros and Histories & Lore .

Choose between a Limited Edition with Alternative Art and Over 40 Minutes of Extra Features exclusive to this release ( Inside the Fight for Meereen and Bigger Than Reality: Creating The Visual Effects ), a Collector's Edition with 4 Coasters , as well as the entire series to date in a Limited Edition Season 1–6 Box Set featuring dragon mosaic

and a Swarm Ship – is also available for serious Trekkers.

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