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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this new audio commentary, writer/director William Dear reveals that the original idea for Harry and the Hendersons emerged in the 1970s and why the original screenplay that was presented to him was modified. Dear also confirms that director of photography Allen Daviau recommended he meet Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment, who later helped him make Harry and the Hendersons. Later in the commentary, Dear also shares interesting information about the casting choices that were made, the different locations where parts of Harry and the Hendersons was shot, Bigfoot's image and personality, the overlapping of comedy and melodrama, etc. The commentary is moderated by filmmaker Douglas Hosdale.
- Commentary Two - in this new audio commentary, critic Joe Ramoni states that Harry and the Hendersons is one of his favorite family comedies and, while sharing plenty of information about its production, explains why it works well. Ramoni also correctly points out that Steven Spielberg was not closely involved with the conception of Harry and the Hendersons, but it was because of him that its production was greenlighted. Later in the commentary, there is also good information about the special effects and character transformations.
- Commentary Three - this archival audio commentary was recorded by writer/director William Dear. The commentary has appeared on other Blu-ray and DVD releases of Harry and the Hendersons.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this new audio commentary, writer/director William Dear reveals that the original idea for Harry and the Hendersons emerged in the 1970s and why the original screenplay that was presented to him was modified. Dear also confirms that director of photography Allen Daviau recommended he meet Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment, who later helped him make Harry and the Hendersons. Later in the commentary, Dear also shares interesting information about the casting choices that were made, the different locations where parts of Harry and the Hendersons was shot, Bigfoot's image and personality, the overlapping of comedy and melodrama, etc. The commentary is moderated by filmmaker Douglas Hosdale.
- Commentary Two - in this new audio commentary, critic Joe Ramoni states that Harry and the Hendersons is one of his favorite family comedies and, while sharing plenty of information about its production, explains why it works well. Ramoni also correctly points out that Steven Spielberg was not closely involved with the conception of Harry and the Hendersons, but it was because of him that its production was greenlighted. Later in the commentary, there is also good information about the special effects and character transformations.
- Commentary Three - this archival audio commentary was recorded by writer/director William Dear. The commentary has appeared on other Blu-ray and DVD releases of Harry and the Hendersons.
- Harry... Finding the Missing Link - this archival program takes a look at the production of Harry and the Hendersons. Included in it are clips from interviews with William Dear and designer Rick Baker, as well as raw footage from the shooting process in the Seattle area. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
- Making of - this archival program gathers a couple of short interviews with cast members and raw footage from the filming of Harry and the Hendersons. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
- Newswrap - a promotional piece using some of the interview clips from the Making of program, listed above, and adding a few more. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
- Deleted Scenes - presented here are several deleted scenes. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Trailer - presented here is an original theatrical trailer for Harry and the Hendersons. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
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