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The 2021 film “Licorice Pizza“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The film, written & directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie.  It’s also worth noting, that at the time of writing, this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its DVD counterpart as well as come with a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

• Camera Tests – Pre-production camera tests and unused takes
• The Handman Scene – A deleted scene from the film
• Fat Bernie’s Commercial – An in-universe commercial for Fat Bernie’s as shot by Gary Valentine
• Behind the Scenes – A glimpse behind the scenes of Licorice Pizza through a collection on-set photos and videos
• Limited-Edition Physical Poster

Further, below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the home video releases.

 

Trailer:

PRESS RELEASE:

 

NOMINATED FOR THREE ACADEMY AWARDS^® INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON’S COMING-OF-AGE LOVE STORY IS AVAILABLE TO OWN ON BLU-RAY^™ & DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT AND LIMITED-EDITION POSTER!

OWN IT ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD MAY 17, 2022
FROM METRO GOLDWYN MAYER (MGM)
AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

“PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON’S MOST ENDEARING FILM YET” – VARIETY

 

Universal City, California, April 5, 2022 – Alana Haim, from the Grammy® nominated musical group HAIM, and Cooper Hoffman deliver incredible star-making performances in LICORICE PIZZA, available to own for the first time on Digital now and on Blu-ray^™ and DVD May 17, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From multi-Oscar^® nominated director, writer, producer and cinematographer Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Phantom Thread), the Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh film received an impressive score of 90% and is hailed by critics as “unforgettable,” “laugh out loud hilarious” (Deadline) and “magical” (Indiewire). A delightful depiction of one of life’s most treasured feelings, MGM’s LICORICE PIZZA on Blu-ray^™ and DVD includes a special limited-edition poster and double-sided cover art. Additionally, viewers can go behind-the-scenes with all-new bonus features such as camera tests, a deleted scene and in-universe commercials featuring cast and crew exclusively on the Blu-ray^™ and DVD.

Showcasing an all-star, Critics Choice Award^® nominated ensemble cast, LICORICE PIZZA stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Academy Award^® winner Sean Penn (Mystic River, Milk), Academy Award^® nominee Tom Waits (Seven Psychopaths, The Dead Don’t Die), Academy Award^® nominee Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born, Silver Linings Playbook) and Benny Safdie (Pieces of a Woman, upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi).

LICORICE PIZZA is a timeless story of Alana Kane (Haim) and Gary Valentine (Hoffman) growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley in 1973. Nominated for over 180 awards to-date including three Academy Awards^®, eight Critics Choice Awards, and a total of 22 Best Picture nominations, the film is “an exhilarating reminder of what joy is like” (The New Yorker) and “reminds us why we love movies so much” (Slashfilm).

With the purchase of LICORICE PIZZA on disc, fans are eligible to earn points towards special rewards via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, signed collectables, box sets, win exclusive prizes and more! For FREE registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY^™ & DVD:

• Camera Tests – Pre-production camera tests and unused takes
• The Handman Scene – A deleted scene from the film
• Fat Bernie’s Commercial – An in-universe commercial for Fat Bernie’s as shot by Gary Valentine
• Behind the Scenes – A glimpse behind the scenes of Licorice Pizza through a collection on-set photos and videos

LICORICE PIZZA will be available on Blu-ray^™, DVD and Digital.

• Blu-ray^™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly buy or rent.

 

FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie
Casting By: Cassandra Kulukundis
Score By: Jonny Greenwood
Costume Designer: Mark Bridges
Editor: Andy Jurgensen
Production Designer: Florencia Martin
Director of Photography: Michael Bauman, Paul Thomas Anderson
Produced By: Sara Murphy, Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam Somner
Written and Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:
Street Date: May 17, 2022
Selection Number: 1000809909 (US) / 1000809911 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: R for language, sexual material and some drug use
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French-Canadian and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 02:13:16