“Tolkien” with Nicholas Hoult on Blu-ray August
The 2019 biopic “Tolkien“ starring Nicholas Hoult (as J.R.R. Tolkien) is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 6th via Fox. The film, directed by Dome Karukoski, co-stars Lily Collins and Colm Meaney. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of “combo pack” with a DVD and digital copy of the film included. You can find the Blu-ray now available to pre-order over at Amazon and Best Buy. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Director, Dome Karukoski
- First Look
- Gallery
- Audio Commentary by Director, Dome Karukoski
Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement regarding this upcoming Blu-ray release.
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Tolkien
From legendary halls of Oxford to the grim and bloody trenches of World War I, this enthralling biopic explores the early years of J.R.R Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) and the relationships that defined the legendary author he would become. Chronicling his romance with Edith Brant (Lily Collins), as well as the various members of the Tea Club, Barrovian Society, Tolkien slowly grows from a shy and bookish young man into one of history’s most beloved writers – seasoned by life, and everything that comes with it.
Tolkien Special Features
- Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Director, Dome Karukoski
- First Look
- Gallery
- Audio Commentary by Director, Dome Karukoski
Tolkien Blu-ray™ Specifications
Street Date: August 6, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD-MA, English Descriptive Audio 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 111 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13 for some sequences of war violence.