StarsAdam Sandler,Josh Gad, Denis Akayama and directorChris Columbustake fansbehind-the-scenesofPixelsin our exclusive preview for theBlu-ray 3D,Blu-rayandDVDarriving today fromSony Pictures Home Entertainment. These cast members and the director show us how they managed to “pixelate” cars, withChris Columbusrevealing that this particular scene in New York City was one of the most “satisfying scenes” he’s ever done in his storied career. We also hear fromJosh Gad, who jokes about beingChris Hemsworth’s “fat body double” onRush, andAdam Sandlerwho reveals how much fun they’re having on the set, with Pac-Man chasing him.
FromAdam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions and DirectorChris Columbuscomes the visually spectacular action-adventurePixels, debuting onDigital HDOct. 6, and on Two-DiscBlu-ray 3DCombo Pack,Blu-rayandDVDOctober 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games and it’s up toAdam Sandler(Grown Ups 2),Kevin James(Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2),Michelle Monaghan(Source Code),Peter Dinklage(Game of Thrones) andJosh Gad(The Wedding Ringer) to save the world!Pixelsalso featuresSean Bean(Game of Thrones),Jane Krakowski(30 Rock) andAshley Benson(Pretty Little Liars).
Fans can explore the various levels ofPixelswith the extensiveBlu-rayandDVDbonus materials, including the music video “Game On” by Waka Flocka Flame ft. Good Charlotte and two featurettes that take a look at the beloved games featured in the film. In “Q*Bert,” the adorable digital bit hopper comes to life, while “Dojo Quest” gives viewers a look at the new classic arcade game that gave life to the unstoppable Lady Lisa (Ashley Benson).PixelsonBlu-rayincludes even more exclusive, behind-the-scenes fun, with six additional featurettes, including looks at all the classic arcade game characters featured in the film and “Creator of the Machine,” which shows Pac-Man creator Toru Iwatani on-set, talking about his experience and his take onPixels.
Viewers can also game play alongside the Arcaders using the “PixelsPlay Along Game App,” a second-screen experience that lets viewers battle their favorite arcade legends and test their gaming knowledge while they watch the film. The app syncs with the audio on the Blu-ray disc and the Digital version of the film. ThePixelsBlu-ray is also exclusively presented with new Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, which delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.
Based on the short film by Patrick Jean and screen story by Tim Herlihy with a screenplay by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling,Pixelsis directed by Chris Columbus. The film is produced by Adam Sandler, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe and Allen Covert; with Barry Bernardi, Michael Barnathan, Jack Giarraputo, Steve Koren, Heather Parry, Patrick Jean, Benjamin Darras, Johnny Alves, Matias Boucard, Seth Gordon and Ben Waisbren serving as executive producers. Take a look at our exclusive preview fromPixels, before picking up this action-packed adventure onBlu-ray 3D,Blu-rayandDVD.
