THE AVENGERS ON BLU-RAY, DVD

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released box art and details from the home market release of The Avengers on Sept. 25.

The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack provides 5-unique ways to enjoy The Avengers (on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of "Avengers Assembled" Music from and inspired by the film).

Extras include a gag reel, a first for a Marvel Studios film, the chance to hear from the cast and Joss Whedon on their experiences in bringing these larger than life characters to the big screen, a behind-the- scenes look at the visual effects and cinematography, the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarrier, Soundgarden's "Live to Rise" Music Video, deleted scenes and more.

In anticipation of the release, Marvel is also launching an all-new App in July - "The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App" (available for the first time on iPhone) – that gives fans unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release.

Pieces will be unleashed bi-weekly in July and August and weekly in September leading up to a full immersive experience accompanying the film on Blu-ray. Content includes special access to the S.H.I.E.L.D. database, becoming a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, invitations to "special missions" either remotely or in the field, links to character profiles, stories and scenes, interactive Marvel digital reader comic books and more. App owners will receive push notifications whenever new content is uploaded and available for their viewing.

The full range of The Avengers home entertainment offerings and bonus features are as follows:

4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D+Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Copy+Digital Download of the "Inspired By" album)

Bonuses Include:

Second Screen

Assembling the Ultimate Team

A Visual Journey

Gag Reel

Deleted Scenes

Audio Commentary -- With Joss Whedon

Soundgarden Music Video -- "Live to Rise"

2-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)

Bonuses Include:

Same as the 4-Disc Combo Pack above

1-Disc DVD Bonus Includes:

Assembling the Ultimate Team

Audio Commentary -- With Joss Whedon

High-Definition & Standard Definition Digital

Bonuses Include:

Second Screen

Assembling the Ultimate Team

A Visual Journey

Gag Reel Deleted Scenes

Soundgarden Music Video -- "Live to Rise"

DISC SPECIFICATIONS

Suggested Retail 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $49.99 U.S./$59.99 Canada Pricing: 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack =$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada

Feature Run Time: 143 Minutes Ratings: U.S.: PG-13 (bonus features not rated)

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray & DVD = 1.78:1

Audio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray 2D = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, French-Canadian 7.1 DTS-HDHR, Latin Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital DVD = English/Latin Spanish/French Canadian 5.1 Dolby, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages/Subtitles: English, French & Spanish