Why So Blu?

Fifty Shades of Grey Steams It Up on Blu-ray

I think I’m actually one of the very few critics out there who didn’t hate Fifty Shades of Grey.  Sure I’m not a big fan of the novel of the same name, but the film adaptation doesn’t stray much at all so what you see on the pages is literally what you see on the screen.  I can get behind that, but I don’t understand all the haters out there.  Nonetheless, I’m my own man, confident and sometimes strong.  LOL.  So ladies (I’ll leave the gentlemen out of this one), get ready to scream as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are coming home to Blu-ray HD on May 8th.  If you don’t believe me, check out the full press release below from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Universal City, California, March 23, 2015 – The story of a searing love affair between a naïve college student and a billionaire entrepreneur, Fifty Shades of Grey, will have women worldwide planning a special Friday night in when the provocative love story comes home for the first time.  Fans of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele will be able to have the ultimate at-home movie experience when Fifty Shades of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray™ and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.

Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle. As the pair embarks on a passionate affair, Ana soon discovers that Grey has dark secrets and desires that will push her to the limits of her imagination—and beyond.

Jamie Dornan (TV’s The Fall, Once Upon a Time) and Dakota Johnson (The Social Network, 21 Jump Street) head up a talented cast that includes Eloise Mumford (TV’s The River), Max Martini (Captain Phillips), Marcia Gay Harden (Into the Wild), Luke Grimes (HBO’s True Blood), Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty), Victor Rasuk (TV’s Stalker) and Rita Ora (upcoming Southpaw) in the wildly anticipated film adaptation of one of the fastest-selling book series ever published.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray:

• Fifty Shades of Grey Unrated and Theatrical Versions

• The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Discover the artistry involved in creating everything Fifty Shades of Grey, including in-depth profiles of stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, and the characters they play.

  • CHRISTIAN GREY: Inside the world of Christian Grey and what makes him so magnetic and mysterious.

    • CHRISTIAN GREY PROFILE: Illustrated with film clips: Who is Christian Grey?

    • JAMIE DORNAN PROFILE: Meet the actor behind the iconic character.

    • CHRISTIAN’S APARTMENT: Living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and the Red Room

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray continued:

• CHRISTIAN’S WARDROBE:  A look into Christian’s wardrobe.

• A RICH MAN’S TOYS: Christian’s cars, the plane, the helicopter, all of the recognizable items from the book, now on screen

• ANA: Discovering Ana and what makes her so compelling and relatable.

  • ALL ABOUT ANA: Learn more about the Ana character

  • DAKOTA JOHNSON PROFILE: Meet the incredible actress behind Anastasia Steele.

  • ANA’S WORLD: Beginning with her life as college student to her transformation into a woman living a life of luxury with Christian Grey.

  • ANA’S WARDROBE: A look into Ana’s wardrobe.

• E.L. James & Fifty Shades: A chat with the creator of “Fifty Shades,” discussing the history of the novel and the experience making the film.  Follow the author at the Premiere screening in New York and come full circle as the film is released to the fans.

• Fifty Shades: The Pleasure of Pain: A discussion with the BDSM consultant and a show-and-tell with property master.

• 360° Set Tours of Christian and Ana’s apartments including the Red Room

• Music Videos from Skylar Grey, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding

• Behind the Scenes of The Weekend’s “Earned It” Music Video

BLU-RAY and DVD BONUS FEATURES

• The World of Fifty Shades of Grey—Friends and Family: Profiles of cast members including Eloise Mumford, Max Martini, Marcia Gay Harden, Luke Grimes, Jennifer Ehle, Victor Rasuk and Rita Ora

• Behind the Shades: Follow alongside director Sam Taylor-Johnson, producers E. L. James, Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti, actors Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and the rest of the cast through the making of the movie, including a candid discussion about the most challenging aspects of the story.