Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple (2023) on 4K & Blu-ray Arriving March 12th - Preorder Now!
Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple (2023) on 4K & Blu-ray Arriving March 12th - Preorder Now!
Posted Mon Jan 15, 2024 at 09:50 AM PST by Tom Landy
Warner Brothers' 2023 The Color Purple based on Alice Walker's acclaimed novel as well as the hit musical stage play will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. The film will also be ready to own digitally on January 16.
Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey) and her children, Celie (Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut, reprising her 2005 role from Broadway) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Colman Domingo). With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) and stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Danielle Brooks, Tony-nominated for the role on Broadway), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.
Both Blu-ray editions feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus materials are as follows:
“The Color Purple” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic
Join the director, Blitz Bazawule, filmmakers and cast on their high-stakes, high intensity, heart-stopping, and awe-inspiring odyssey to bring Alice Walker’s beloved novel to life.
Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple
The cast, producer Oprah Winfrey, and director Blitz Bazawule explore the characters – their personalities and intricate interpersonal dynamics, as well as their relatability and lasting impact – and how the actors connected and grew as performers.
In The Flow: Creating The Color Purple’s Biggest Musical Moments
Rehearsal footage reveals what it took director Blitz Bazawule, producer Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, the cast, and the music team to push through the stumbles and missteps and hone all the rough edges to get each musical number exactly right.
A Story For Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple
The cast and filmmakers discuss the importance of Alice Walker’s novel – its timelessness and how it has touched so many, from book to landmark 1985 film to 2005 Broadway musical – and what it means for them to be a part of this bold new film.
Pre-orders for The Color Purple (2023) are live and hit stores on March 12th
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