Listen, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was not only one of the best movies of 2018 but one of the best dang comic book films of all time, and I highly suggest diving into all the special features that are going to be included on the Blu-ray. But I can confidently say the most important one to me, personally, is this two-minute video of Oscar-winning insane person Nicolas Cage recording his lines for Spider-Man Noir. "Probably the edgiest of the Spider-Men," as Cage puts it.
The actor also discusses the classic neo-noir names that influenced his performance—most notably Raymond Chandler and the "old Bogey movies, the old Cagney movies". But really, watching Nicolas Cage in what appears to be a velvet suit jacket saying the words "you hard-boiled turtle slapper" is worth the price of admission alone.
Check out the video below. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be released on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 19th.
Plus, check out some recently released Spider-Man Noir-focused concept art from the film.
Here's the full list of bonus features included on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Blu-ray:
- We Are Spider-Man: Exploring and celebrating one of the key themes of the film, We Are Spider-Man takes a deep dive into the diversity of the characters and aspirational core that any person from any gender or cultural background can wear the mask.
- Spider-Verse: A New Dimension: With a stunning visual style and state of the art animation designed to take the viewer into the pages of a comic, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is not only a love letter to comic books but a groundbreaking take on the super hero genre. Hear from the artists and filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of the artformas they discuss their journey.
- The Ultimate Comics Cast: Enjoy this showcase of all of the fan favorite characters featured in the Spider-Verse and the spectacular cast who were chosen to bring them to life.
- A Tribute to Stan Lee & Steve Ditko: Celebrate the amazing legacy and powerful spirit of the creators of Spider-Man.
- The Spider-Verse Super-Fan Easter Egg Challenge: The Spider-Verse is loaded with Easter Eggs, from cameos to comics references. Fans are challenged to find them all!
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Designing Cinematic Comics Characters: A breakdown of all aspects of the character design including costume, movement in animation, and distinct powers for each character.
- Heroes & Hams: Meet the amazing Spider-people of the Spider-Verse.
- Scorpions and Scoundrels:Explore the classic villains who wreak havoc on the Spider-Verse.
- Alternate Universe Mode: In this all-new viewing experience, discover alternate scenes, plotlines, characters, and more with the filmmakers as your guide.
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2 Lyric Videos
- “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
- “Familia” by Nicki Minaj & Anuel AA (feat. Bantu)
- All-New Original Short “Spider-Ham: Caught In a Ham” It’s another normal day for Peter Porker, a.k.a. the Spectacular Spider-Ham, fighting bad guys and loving hot dogs, until a mysterious portal starts messing with the very fabric of his cartoon reality.