FOX announces that the complete series of Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” is headed to Blu-ray Disc this November

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FOX has finally announced a November 11th release date for the entire series of Joss Whedon‘s “Firefly” on Blu-ray Disc. The release will be in AVC MPEG-4 video (1080p of course) and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The bonus materials are set to include a Blu-ray Exclusive “Firefly Reunion” in Hi-Def and new episode Commentary by Creator Joss Whedon (and select Cast).

This title has been on Amazon.com with a PRE-ORDER listing and $62.95 price tag for quite some time now but finally receives a 11/11 release date.

Continue reading this post for info from the PRESS RELEASE.

Below you’ll find a complete list of the bonus materials (taken from the PRESS RELEASE).

Blu-ray Content:

The “Firefly” – The Complete Series Blu-ray Disc is authored in BD-J on three dual-layer 50GB discs presented in widescreen format (1.78:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Lossless Audio, Spanish and French Dolby Surround and German 5.1 DTS, plus English, Spanish and Dutch subtitles. Individual disc content as follows:

DISC 1:

- Serenity (Part 1 & 2)
- Commentary by executive producer Joss Whedon and actor Nathan Fillion
- The Train Job
- Commentary by executive producers Joss Whedon and Tim Minear
- Bushwacked
- Shindig
- Commentary by writer Jane Espenson, actress Morena Baccarin and costume designer Shawna Trpcic
> Special Features:
- Here’s How It Was: The Making of “Firefly” featurette

DISC 2:

- Safe
- Our Mrs. Reynolds
- BD Exclusive – Commentary by executive producer Joss Whedon and actors Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Ron Glass
- Jaynestown
- Out of Gas
- Commentary by executive producer Tim Minear and director David Solomon
> Ariel
> Special Features:
- BD Exclusive – “Firefly” Reunion: Lunch with Joss, Nathan, Alan and Ron featurette (HD)

DISC 3:

> War Stories
- Commentary by actors Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk
> Trash
> The Message
- Commentary by actor Alan Tudyk and actress Jewel Staite
> Heart of Gold
> Objects in Space
- Commentary by executive producer Joss Whedon

> Special Features:
- Serenity: The 10th Character
- Joss Sings the “Firefly” Theme featurette
- Joss Tours the Set featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Alan Tudyk’s Audition