Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) (40th Anniversary Edition)

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Blu-ray Review


Warner Bros. has announced details surrounding the release of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition. The children's classic, which has already seen a Blu-ray and Blu-ray digibook release, will be get another edition on October 4th to commerorate the film's 1971 release. This set will include two Blu-ray discs for the film and special features and a DVD version.

Collectible materials housed in the double-wide box will include a 144-page book featuring color photos and notes, a Wonka Bar pencil tin with scented pencils and eraser and a Wonka Bar box with archival production letters. Purchasing the set also gives the buyer a chance to win a trip for two to Los Angeles.

The Ultimate Collector's Edition brings over special features from previous releases and adds a couple new ones.

These include:

• Mel Stuart's Wonkavision (New)
• A World of Pure Imagination (New)
• Pure Imagination: The Story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• Commentary by the Wonka Kids
• Four sing-along songs
• Vintage featurette
• Theatrical trailer

Warner has listed Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition with a SRP of $64.99.