Disney Pixar's Coco is Available on BluRay

Coco was a movie that my family and I watched a little after it came out and enjoyed more than we anticipated. The colors. The imagery. The storyline. I’m not sure why I was so surprised to see the way that I reacted inside the movie theater at an animated film. Today is a good day because I can now cry in the comfort of my own home without fearing that someone will hear the snorts. It’s that beautiful y’all.

The movie is a peek inside the life of Miguel, who is a child obsessed with music after his great-great grandmother banishes music of all kinds when her husband leaves to play with a band and never comes back. She then starts a shoe-making business and it becomes the family thing.

And if you think that is the gist of the movie, then you would be wrong. This movie is all about determination, realization and forgiveness that so many families have dealt with. It doesn’t use Dia de los Muertos as a prop, but as a vehicle to tell this beautiful story and have you enamored the entire duration of the film.

By the time that the final credit rolls, you will have an appreciation for another culture AND the issues that families go through in order to heal old wounds.

As part of the #BlackPantherEvent Disney will be releasing Coco on BluRay #CocoBluRay

We enjoyed being able to catch it real time, but now that the film is out on Blu-ray we can watch it and the bonus features until we’ve memorized it in only a way that Disney can pull from you.

The bonus features are a way to get a peek into the process and inspirations behind the movie, and to be able to take the time to move through it so that you can enjoy every aspect.

If you’re wondering what the special features are – here you go:

BONUS FEATURES
Blu-ray & Digital:

Deleted Scenes with Introductions – Director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina talk about the deleted scenes and the part they played in the development of “Coco.”

Día de los Muertos – In this musical extravaganza, the colors and excitement of Día de los Muertos come to life as we meet superstar Ernesto de la Cruz.

The Way of the Riveras – A musical number in which Abuelita and Miguel prepare their Día de los Muertos celebration while she teaches him Rivera family history and traditions.

Celebrity Tour – Héctor, a Land of the Dead tour bus guide, agrees to help Miguel, revealed to be a living boy, on his quest to find de la Cruz.

The Bus Escape – The Rivera family catches up to Miguel and Héctor and attempts to halt their mission to find de la Cruz.

Alebrije Attack – Miguel and Héctor are interrupted on their journey to find de la Cruz by a fierce alebrije.

The Family Fix – After de la Cruz reveals his true colors, the Rivera family puts their dismay aside and comes together to repair the smashed guitar needed to send Miguel home.

To the Bridge – As the Land of the Dead counts down to the end of Día de los Muertos, Miguel and de la Cruz come head-to-head on the marigold bridge.

Filmmaker Commentary – Presented by Lee Unkrich (director), Adrian Molina (co-director) and Darla K. Anderson (producer).

The Music of “Coco” – Collaborating with musicians of Mexico and some unique instrumentation, this documentary explores the beautiful fusion of music essential to the story of “Coco.”

Paths to Pixar: “Coco” – Explore how the film crew’s personal stories resonate with the themes of the movie itself.

Welcome to the Fiesta – A musical exploration of the skeletons that make the Land of the Dead in “Coco” so wondrous and intriguing.

How to Draw a Skeleton – Pixar artist Daniel Arriaga gives a lesson on the quick and easy way to draw skeletons using simple shapes.

A Thousand Pictures a Day – Join the “Coco” crew on an immersive travelogue through Mexico, visiting families, artisans, cemeteries, and small villages during the Día de los Muertos holiday.

Mi Familia – Developing the Riveras was a labor of love that took the cast and crew on a deep dive into the meaning of family.

Land of Our Ancestors – Watch Pixar artists lovingly construct layer upon layer of architecture from many eras of Mexican history, bringing the Land of the Dead to life.

Fashion Through the Ages – The cast of characters in “Coco” are from many different eras, making for some magnificent costuming opportunities.

The Real Guitar the majestic guitar that spurs Miguel on his journey through the Land of the Dead is a unique creation. Watch as it is initially designed by a Pixar artist and ultimately realized as a real instrument by a master luthier in this poetic ode to craftsmanship.

Dante – How the crew fell in love with the uniquely Mexican breed of Xoloitzcuintli (or “Xolo”) dogs that inspired Dante.

How to Make Papel Picado – Join Pixar artist Ana Ramírez González as we learn how papel picado is made traditionally, and then try your own approach to this beautiful art form.

Un Poco “Coco” – A montage of original animated pieces used to promote “Coco.”

“Coco Trailers” – Trailers include “Feeling,” “Dante’s Lunch,” “Destiny,” “Journey” and “Belong.”

You can pick up Coco on Blu-ray TODAY and enjoy it just like we have been!

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