Not just The Big Friendly Giant (BFG) but one big story about an amazing little girl and the world she helps “The BFG” comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere Dec. 6. We just had the chance to enjoy the movie which my youngest daughter has been waiting impatiently for. It was worth the wait but I’m glad that it’s finally arrived. It’s perfect time for a family movie night over the holiday break from school as well as for a stocking stuffer gift.
The BFG
“The BFG,” is the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Directed by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, the film reunites the director with his Oscar®-nominated collaborator on “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” Melissa Mathison, who adapted the children’s author’s timeless adventure for the big screen. This magical tale of an extraordinary friendship loaded with exciting extras will brighten the holidays for the whole family!
Bonus features include**
- Bringing “The BFG” to Life – Ruby Barnhill (Sophie) hosts a phizz-whizzing journey through the making of “The BFG.” This behind-the-scenes documentary details the film’s progression through interviews with Roald Dahl’s daughter Lucy Dahl, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, executive producers Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Kristie Macosko Krieger, and numerous members of the talented cast and crew.
- The Big Friendly Giant and Me – Sophie wasn’t the first “bean” in Giant Country—many illustrations were created as if drawn by a little boy who was there long before Sophie. This charming, in-world short will bring the drawings to life with animation and narration, recounting the friendship and the dreams shared between the boy and the Big Friendly Giant.
- Gobblefunk: The Wonderful Words of The BFG – A whoopsey-splunkers tutorial on the meaning of the gloriumptious gobblefunk in “The BFG.”
- Giants 101 – Jemaine Clement (Fleshlumpeater) and Bill Hader (Bloodbottler) introduce us to the loathsome giants in “The BFG,” along with movement choreographer/motion capture performer Terry Notary, who collaborated with the actors and Director Steven Spielberg prior to filming to develop their movements and character traits.
- Melissa Mathison: A Tribute – An homage to Melissa Mathison, the extraordinary, Oscar®-nominated screenwriter of “The BFG” and “E.T.,” whose talent and heart were as immense as the giants in “The BFG.”
DIGITAL/VOD:
- John Williams: Scoring A Dream – A journey through the film’s concept art and memorable moments, interwoven with the sights and sounds of legendary composer John William’s scoring session.
DVD:
- Gobblefunk: The Wonderful Words of The BFG and Melissa Mathison: A Tribute
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – unite for the first time to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life on screen. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.
The film stars three time Tony Award®, two time Olivier Award and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant; newcomer Ruby Barnhill as Sophie, the orphan who befriends him and is swept into a world of rampaging giants; Penelope Wilton as The Queen; Jemaine Clement as Fleshlumpeater, the most fearsome giant from Giant Country; Rebecca Hall as Mary, The Queen’s handmaid; Rafe Spall as Mr. Tibbs, The Queen’s butler; and Bill Hader as Bloodbottler, another unruly giant from Giant Country.
Spielberg has been a fan of Dahl’s for years, and in fact had read the book to his own children when they were younger. “It’s a story about friendship, it’s a story about loyalty and protecting your friends and it’s a story that shows that even a little girl can help a big giant solve his biggest problems,” he says.
And here is a featurette about the film with Director Steven Spielberg talking about what attracted him to direct Roald Dahl’s classic book:
This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “The BFG,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The BFG,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Dec. 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.
Free Printable Activities and Coloring Pages
Bringing The BFG Home with these fun free printables and activities
The BFG: Make your own Dream Jars and Frobscottle Punch
The BFG Digital Copy Giveaway
Want to bring home a copy of your own? We have a digital copy to giveaway! Leave a comment below with which one of Roald Dahl’s books have you enjoyed with your children (hint see above for a list) and be sure to include your email (not in the comments) and one random comment will be selected to win a digital copy to watch at home. Contest ends Dec. 13, 2016. Must be 18+. This contest is not associated with any social media channels on which it may appear. Selection will be made via random.org.
The winner will be emailed the code to the Digital copy to be played on Disney Movies Anywhere.
Jennifer Rogers says
We enjoyed Roald Dahl’s” Matilda very very much!
Janet W. says
One of Roald Dahl’s books that I’ve enjoyed with my grandsons is The Enormous Crocodile!
Maria says
I like James and the giant peach.
Lisa Carey says
Maria – you are our digital copy winner! I’ll be providing them with your email address and please be sure to check your email for a digital copy code to be received over the next 2 weeks.
Happy Holidays! and thanks for joining us.
May Rodriguez says
My favorite books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach,Matilda and Bfg I have all movies. Now I need the Bfg movie so i can watch since I never watched it.