Christmas may be over but Illuminations heartwarming tale is one for all seasons!
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is available now on Digital via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE and on 4K Ultra HD Blue-Ray, DVD and On Demand on February 5th.
Get ready for more fun and laughs because it has three hilarious new mini movies featuring The Minions and Max.
From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes larger through unexpected friendships is one “the whole family can watch and enjoy,” (Kidsday/Newsday).
Watch the TRAILER HERE!
The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: “Dog Days of Winter” starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and “Yellow is the New Black” and “Santa’s Little Helpers,” both starring the lovable Minions.
It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Award® winner and Oscar® nominee Pharrell Williams, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch stars Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, “Sherlock”) as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company.
The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation,” The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) as Bricklebaum, Cameron Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia, Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is a perfect night in for the whole family!
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTM and DVD:
- Who’s Who in Who-ville (interactive map) – There are so many interesting characters that call Who-ville home that it’s hard to keep track of them all. This “Who’s Who” pop-up book uses animation to create a virtual storybook that takes us from Who-ville to Mt. Crumpit.
- “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Lyric Video – Tyler, The Creator puts a modern spin on the Seussian Christmas classic.
MINI-MOVIES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:
- Yellow is the New Black – Before they all make their big escape from prison in Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates.
- Dog Days of Winter – Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.
- Santa’s Little Helpers – Fan favorites – the Minions – are back for another adventure! Having been accidently dropped off at the North Pole, our Minion pals make the most of the situation by trying to become elves.
 BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAYTM, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:
- The Making of the Mini-Movies – Mini in size but not in heart, these short films are fan favorites. From the Grinch and Max to the Minions – you’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the filmmakers who made them.
- From Green to Screen – It takes a lot to bring grumpy green to your home screen. This inside look at the making of Illumination’s Seuss’s The Grinch features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast, filmmakers and artists whose hearts have all grown three sizes bringing this classic tale to life.
- Illuminating THE GRINCH – Using filmmaker and cast interviews, concept art and progression reels, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the characters evolved from initial sketches to fully realized characters.
- My Earliest GRINCH Memories – The cast and filmmakers of Seuss’s The Grinch reveal their earliest memories of the grumpy green character and the enduring appeal of this Christmas curmudgeon’s journey to redemption.
- Grinchy Gadgets – From his body-size blow dryer to his moving mechanical chair, from his catapult to his dog drone-rig and more… you’ll get to explore the wondrous world of Grinch’s gadgets.
- “I Am The Grinch” Lyric Video – A stylized look at Tyler, The Creator’s original song created just for the film.
- Songs From His Little Heart – Take a deep dive into the toe tapping beats of Seuss’s The Grinch. From score to specialty songs, you’ll hear from the film’s A-list musicians on what it took to create the music behind the movie.
- X-mas Around the World – Every culture practices Christmas in a slightly different way. We’ll highlight some of the more fun permutations of the holiday around the globe.
- Cindy-Lou’s Yule Log – Nothing says the holidays quite like an animated fireplace blasting fake heat from your living room television. Just in time for winter, we’ll recreate Cindy-Lou’s living room on Christmas Eve for all to enjoy.
- Production Babies – A celebration of the babies born to the filmmakers during the production of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.
- Any Who Can Draw – Hosted by an Illumination artist and head of story Mark O’Hare, you’ll see step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters from this beloved holiday classic; Grinch, Max and Fred!
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films. The company’s franchises include three of the top-eight animated films of all time, and its iconic, beloved brands—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide.
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The 3 mini movies including the minions look hilarious!
I watched the trailer and learned that this is from the same team that made the Despicable Me movies,
I watched the trailer and saw the minions in their prison stripes. So cute!
It’s a mini movie sneak peak featuring the minions.
Love the sneak peak at the Mini Minon movie!
Haha, love the minion mini movie!
I like the Minions the same way I like the Grinch story, so seeing both will be great!
Absolutely love the mini movie. So cute! Thank you
I loved seeing the minions! They are so funny
I love the “puppy dog eyes” part in The Grinch preview.
Rated PG; love the unconditional love of the dog and the ox = can use it as….turn that Grinch/grump into a smile and happiness
I can’t wait for my grandkids to see this movie ! It looks so funny ! Loving all 3 mini movies.
Thanks for the Sweepstakes.
i love Mini Minon movie!
I like the mini minion movie.
The mini Minion movie
It includes 3 mini movies!
Cant go wrong with Mini Minon movie
I love that it comes with 3 mini movies! My son loves watching those
the grinch getting knocked outta bed by the yak is so funny.
I like the mini minion movie! 🙂
I liked seeing the minon movie. They always make my kids laugh
I saw that the dvd has 3 new mini movies included which is awesome.
I watched the trailer and saw a little bit of the minions mini movie, which looks adorable.
Like the mini minion movie
Watching the trailer it looks like it will make us laugh. I love the reindeer and what was the Minions doing there? I want to see this with my kids.
My son and I just watched the trailer and cannot wait to watch the movie. My son still thinks its Christmas time!
I already saw the movie and my granddaughter would love to have it to watch again and again. We loved the minion mini.
This was actually the first time I’ve seen the trailer, I had no idea Benedict Cumberbatch was the voice of the Grinch. Very cool, now I want to see it right away lol. Plus there’s a few Minions shorts which should be great. 🙂
Minions – ahhhh my favorites
I think the trailer is so cute, especially the puppy dog eyes.
I like the mini movies with the minions especially when I can make it quieter.
I like the mini movies
like the mini minion movie
There is a sneak peek of minion mini movie loved it!
Love seeing the minions, their so cute!
You gotta love the group snuggles! Haha
It’s rated PG, and it looks awesome!
I watched the trailer and saw the minions in their prison stripes. So cute!
I noticed the minions.
I loved the puppy dog eyes!!!
Puppy dog eyes are so cute.