In our review of THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, Mark Oguschewitz warned, “if you don’t have a pet, your kid will demand one after this fim.” THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Blu-ray is available on December 6, and we have a copy to giveaway to one of our readers. Or, if you can’t wait, you can get THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Digital HD version now.
This holiday season, the answer to the question “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?” is answered when you bring THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Blu-ray home. Fast paced, hilarious and sometimes emotionally engaging, a film that Mark Oguschewitz thought would disappoint revealed itself as a welcome surprise, as well as Illumination Entertainment’s Best Animated Film to date. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, DVD and Digital HD versions feature nearly an hour of bonus content, including three mini-movies: the all-new Norman Television and Weenie PLUS Mower Minions which debuted in theaters and is now available to own.
Mower Minions, a never-before-seen short film starring the Minions—debuted with The Secret Life of Pets, image courtesy Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures
In their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, a comedy about the lives our pets lead when we leave for work or school. Max, voiced by Louis C.K., is a loyal terrier living a perfectly happy existence until his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big, boisterous mutt she finds at the shelter. When Max and his unruly new “roommate” slip away from their dog-walker, they find themselves lost in the urban jungle of New York City. In an attempt to stay ahead of animal control and a rebel band of abandoned pets led by an unhinged bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), they put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.
With an all-star voice cast including Louis C.K. (TV’s Louie), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Kevin Hart (Ride Along Series), Jenny Slate (Zootopia), Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Lake Bell (TV’s Children’s Hospital), Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors series), Bobby Moynihan (TV’s “Saturday Night Live“), Steve Coogan (Minions) and Albert Brooks (Finding Dory). The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me franchise, Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax) and co-directed by Yarrow Cheney (Despicable Me franchise).
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES
- How to Make an Animated Film – A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
- Anatomy of a Scene – Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
- Mini-Movies:
- Norman Television
- Weenie
- Mower Minions
- All About The Pets – Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O’Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
- Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life.
- Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspired by “Hairspray Live!,” Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they’re hanging out with their pet pals.
- The Best Of Snowball – A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
- Hot Dog Sing-Along – Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
- Sing Trailer
- “Lovely Day” Lyric Video
- The Humans that Brought You Pets – Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
- GoPro: The Secret Life of Pets
- The Making of the Mini-Movies – A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies – we’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.
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My dog is sleeping right now. It is dark outside and she is still asleep.
My cats are sleeping
playing tug of war with themselves, fun to watch 😉
My dog is sitting by my front window.
My dog is on our couch, licking her paw. 😉
Our pets are at home right now probably watching television and eating popcorn.
My cat’s upstairs sleeping.
They’re sleeping
My pets are sleeping right at the moment.
I don’t actually have any pets. But my children loved this movie and thought it was hilarious..
Our dogs are playing in the backyard.
My cat & my dog are both sleeping right now
Have an outside cat, a turtle and a hermit crab. Have exactly no idea what any of them are doing right now, lol
MY CAT IS SLEEPING 🙂
My cat is very intently watching the neighbor using his leaf blower.
My dog and hamster are both sleeping.
I don’t have a pet, but if I did he would probably be sleeping or eating.
They are eating food 🙂
Cat and dog are sleeping while the other cat is looking around mischievously. 🙂
The fish is swimming in it’s bowl
Lol. Well, my pet is currently whining because her dad is sitting in the kayak we just went and bought. He is testing it out and she wants to get in with him. It’s a funny sight.
Oh at the moment they are sleeping, usually they are barking at he cars that go by. 🙂
My pets are sleeping. One is on the couch. One on the recliner. And one on the floor in the dog bed! Thanks for the chance I want to see this movie and I haven’t yet!
My dog is asleep on my lap as I type this right now , my 3 cats are sleeping, my 2 squirrels are jumping and playing with toys and 1 turtle is sleeping and 1 is basking.
She has probably pulled all the dish towels down that she can reach and sleeping on top of them!
My fish is swimming around in his bowl. Sometimes I think he’s plotting how he can hurt me.
My dog is laying in her bed asleep right now curled up in a little ball.
The dogs are sleeping under the dining room table and on the couch.
Our dog Lola is currently taking her morning nap and our guinea Pig is eating his breakfast.
Eating my stuff probably!
shes sitting in front of me begging for my bagel lol. <3
My dog is sleeping on the couch.
My dog is at the window marveling at the snow that is still on the ground from last night!
My dog is out playing in the snow and the cat of course is sleeping.
My cat is sleeping.
My pet is sleeping right now. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
my dog is asleep and dreams about chasing cats