From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: The Snowman

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment presents The Snowman, the gruesome and compelling crime thriller based on the acclaimed best-selling novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø. A bone-chilling murder mystery set in the freezing, snowy landscapes of Oslo, Norway, the film is available on Digital and via Movies Anywhere January 2, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand January 16, 2018. With riveting bonus content exclusive to Blu-rayTM, DVD, and Digital exploring the film's stunning wintry Norwegian landscape and prestigious ensemble cast of characters, and the process of lifting Jo Nesbø's moody and atmospheric world from the pages to the big screen, The Snowman is the must-own serial-killer thriller of the year!

When elite crime squad's lead detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender, X-Men series) investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (Rebecca Ferguson, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.

Two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender, leads an extraordinary cast, starring alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg (Independence Day: Resurgence), Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don't Cry), J. K. Simmons (Whiplash), Val Kilmer (Heat), and Toby Jones (Atomic Blonde), under the director Tomas Alfredson (Let The Right One In, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). The film is executive produced by Academy Award® winner Martin Scorsese (The Wolf of Wall Street, Shutter Island) with a screenplay by Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Hossein Amini (Drive), and Soren Sveistrup ("The Killing") and photography by Dion Beebe (Edge of Tomorrow, Memoirs of a Geisha).

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• Cast of Characters – Take an in-depth look at the cast of The Snowman
• Creating Jo Nesbø's World – Step inside the world of Harry Hole with best-selling author Jo Nesbø
• The Snowman Killer – Determine what becomes of the man in this making of the snowman killer
• Norwegian Landscape – Discover how location plays a big part in this film
• Stunt Files: The Sinking Lake – Director Tomas Alfredson breaks down the complex sinking lake stunt

The film will be available on Blu-ray™ combo pack which includes Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.

• Blu-rayTM unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
• MOVIES ANYWHERE is the digital app that simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visit https://moviesanywhere.com.

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FILMMAKERS:Cast: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, with Val Kilmer and J.K. SimmonsCasting By: Jina JayMusic By: Marco BeltramiEdited By: Claire SimpsonProduction Designer: Maria DjurkovicDirector of Photography: Dion Beebe ACS, ASCCo-Producer: Richard HewittExecutive Producers: Martin Scorsese, Tomas Alfredson, Amelia Granger, Liza ChasinBased on the Novel By: Jo NesbøProduced By: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Piodor Gustafsson, Robyn SlovoScreenplay By: Peter Straughan, Hossein Amini, and Søren SveistrupDirected By: Tomas Alfredson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:Street Date: January 16, 2018Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 61180949 (US)/61180955 (CDN)Running Time: 1 hour, 59 minutesLayers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 WidescreenRating: R for grisly images, violence, some language, sexuality and brief nuditySound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1Language/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:Street Date: January 16, 2018Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 61180950 (US)/61180956 (CDN)Running Time: 1 hour, 59 minutesLayers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Anamorphic WidescreenRating: R for grisly images, violence, some language, sexuality and brief nuditySound: English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1Language/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish

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