Insurgent Special Features REVIEW

As it always seems to go, the best special features are only available on the 3D bluray, blu-ray, or the special editions made available from Target, Best Buy, or WalMart. I am only reviewing the basic 3D bluray, which is the same as what's on the bluray. Target has some additional footage that I won't be reviewing. WalMart's edition doesn't have any extra footage that isn't available on the regular version, though they are selling a pack that has both Divergent and Insurgent in it.

First I'll review each special feature, then I'll give you my overall impression of them all plus if I felt like anything could've been changed or added. You know me, I can't review something with just one or two sentences. If you're wanting to watch all these features without knowing what they're about or what's in them (and even quotes), then don't read ahead! Wait and watch for yourself first!! My overall review is that they're all excellent and totally worth it!

I'll be watching the Producers' commentary at a future time and I'll write a separate post for all the interesting facts I learn from it.

Insurgent VidCon Sizzle!! (VIDEO)

This sizzle was put together and debuted by Lionsgate at VidCon last week and hasn't been seen since!! Lionsgate gave us fan sites exclusive access to it so we can share it with all of our amazing followers!

Check it out and let me know what you think on instagram or twitter!! (@LadyofErudite) Does this get you excited for all the bonus features available on the Insurgent blu-ray and DVD?! Make sure to get your copy pre-ordered today! It's available August 4th!!

Screen shots! Not in any particular order (Click on them for enlarged view)

Hypable Exclusive: Shailene Explains the Truth Serum

Exclusively from Hypable.com:

In a brand new video snippet from the upcoming Insurgent DVD, actress Shailene Woodley discusses the truth serum sequence her character Tris goes through when she and Four (Theo James) arrive at Candor seeking refuge.

As Woodley puts it, the truth serum in the world of Divergent is a double edged sword.

“On one hand, it’s good because it allows someone to speak honestly and openly but on the other hand it’s forced from them and so that honesty doesn’t come with any sort of compassion, or any sort of pillow, and it’s hard to hear new information that hasn’t been infiltrated with a sense of kindness,” explains the actress. “I felt very distraught to have to watch Tris go through something that was so stripping.

Teen Exclusive: FourTris Feels from Insurgent Resurface

From Teen.com:

"In the 1+-minute’s worth of footage, Shailene Woodley begins to explain her character’s relationship with her love in the second film in the successful movie franchise, “The relationship with Four has been affected because Tris hasn’t had time to digest her own situations and so she isn’t able to be present with another person.”

“Four is trying to help her and contain her in a way, but there’s a distance that’s growing between them,” Theo James adds.

Insurgent will be available on 3D Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on August 4. Until then, watch our exclusive behind-the-scenes clip here:"

EW Exclusive: Veronica Roth on Insurgent Sims

From Entertainment Weekly:

"The film arrives on Digital HD on July 21 (with Blu-ray and DVD to follow on Aug. 4), and in an exclusive clip from a behind-the-scenes featurette, Roth talks about how the simulation scenes opened her eyes to storytelling possibility and the power of cinema.

“In the movie, you can show [the series of simulations] in such great detail, and they can become so much bigger, and so much cooler, and so much stranger than you ever imagined,” she says. “So for me, that’s been the best part of seeing this movie get filmed, is just how huge and crazy the world has become.”"

Insurgent Blu-ray Giveaway!!!

I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of Insurgent from Lionsgate to review the special features (which is coming soon, I promise!) and they offered two blu-rays to give away!! I'm so excited to share them with you!

The winners have been emailed!! 

Thank you to everyone who entered! The prizes have been mailed out!

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Unfortunately, movies are coded by region, which means that it won't work on any equipment manufactured outside of North America. That means this giveaway is only open to US, Canada and Mexico. 

(I'm so sorry, everyone else! I'll make sure to have another giveaway before too long that's open to everyone! Another factor is that I'm not currently working as I'm an employee of the school district, so that means I'm out for summer break right now- and not getting a paycheck. Shipping oddly shaped things (like posters, for example) internationally is not cheap! But I love you guys and when I am making money I enjoy giving back to everyone in what little way I can, so keep your eyes peeled in the future.) 

All I need for you to enter is a valid email address, so I can respond to the winner! The entry option is simply to tell me who your favorite character was in Insurgent! Only one entry per person, each day (so you can enter twice), but your entry actually counts as five, so your name goes into the hat 5 times (10 times, if you enter both days).  NOTE: Entries only count in the raffle copter raffle below. 

I'm not the biggest fan of giveaways in which you can enter as many times as you want... then some people who have nothing to do that day would have a way better chance of winning than say.. an adult who's stuck working a shift for 8 hours that day. I want this to be fair for everyone, so you get two chances. I wanted to start it midday Friday but rafflecopter won't let me start any time other than midnight unless I pay to upgrade my account. 

Ansel Elgort Explains Why Caleb Runs So Weird!!!

I'm so glad he finally acknowledged it!! The thing that bugs me is... Caleb was Erudite. He would have been smart enough to know that running a certain way is going to be better for your body than flailing yourself around... I mean.. in the book Caleb was pretty good at jumping on and off the train because he could calculate the angles, distances, and timing of it all. I'm sure he could figure out how to run, Sheesh...

This is an interview Ansel had with MTV to clarify his reasoning in running so strangely.

INSURGENT: #1 MOVIE WORLDWIDE!

Insurgent debuted to $101 million this weekend, making it the #1 movie, nationally and worldwide. (Statistics thanks to The Hollywood Reporter)

Shailene Woodley Interview with Holla Hollywood

(March 24, 2015)

Insurgent BTS Photos!

Thanks to @cinepolis on twitter!

Jai Courtney gives Shailene, Miles and Ansel a Q&A

During the Insurgent Press Day, Kim Holcomb (an entertainment reporter) enlisted the help of Jai Courtney to ask his co-stars some humourous questions.

Ansel Elgort, Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller were each asked a question from Jai via a video.

Jai's question for Ansel was "Ansel, were you aware that by portraying Caleb in Insurgent, you'd look like such a b****?" 

For Shailene: "Shailene, was it weird kissing your brother in The Fault In Our Stars?" 

And Finally to Miles: "Miles, do you think you were robbed not being nominated for an Oscar (for Whiplash) this year? I noticed JK (Simmons) didn't thank you in his acceptance speech. Is that something that upset you, and why?"

March 30th- Insurgent Stills!

New Insurgent stills released March 20th, 2015:

Theo James Plays the Guitar and Sings in New Interview with ABC News

James takes us inside the mind of his character 'Four' and rocks the house with his version of 'Gangster's Paradise'.

GIVEAWAY! Enter to Win an Insurgent Prize Pack!!

Giveaway!

My newest blogger, Sara, and I have teamed up with two fellow Divergent instagram accounts to host this awesome giveaway!! The hosts are myself and Sara, who designed the edit below and runs @DivergentNorway, Gina is in Germany and runs @DauntlessRevolution, and Sara in England who runs @HonestlyDauntless! 

Scroll down to see pictures of all the prizes! 

Make sure to enter into the rafflecopter raffle with an email that you can be reached at in case you win!! That's how we will be contacting the winners to get their shipping address!

Here are the rules:

•There will be two winners; one winner will be in the US, the second winner will be international.
•There will be one runner up.

•One entry per person possible every day, must use a valid email so the winner can be contacted

•(+4) Bonus entries (one time only) for following each host of the giveaway on Instagram; @ladyoferudite, @divergentnorway, @honestlydauntless, and @dauntlessrevolution (This will be verified)
•There is no age restriction

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Insurgent Movie Score Released!

According to Film Music Reporter.com, "Interscope Records has released a score album for the second part in the Divergent series, Insurgent. The album features the film’s original music composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion,The Raid, Earth to Echo). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips.As previously reported, the label has also released a soundtrack featuring the songs from the film, including a suite from the score and the M83 feat. Haim’s Holes in the Sky, which the composer produced. 

Read on if you want to see the track list! It kind of gives away the movie in 20 song titles though so you might want to wait! However I can honestly tell you the music in the movie is moving and superb. I am so glad we get to own it!

TV spots: "Critics Rave" + "Break Free"

Two Insurgent TV Spots were released, take a look at them below!

Insurgent Clip - Train!

Watch as Four, Tris and Caleb run from their lives in this exclusive Insurgent clip!

Epic Reads on the set of Insurgent

Check out this awesome video from the girls at Epic Reads! They met up with Veronica Roth in the Factionless set for Evelyn's house and got hands-on with the trinkets that fill the space (like we all wish we could) and then they went and gushed over the costumes! You aren't going to want to miss this!

HBO First Look: Behind the Scenes of Insurgent

This 13 minute long video includes a ton of glimpses at clips we haven't seen from Insurgent before and lots of new interviews! Thanks so much to PlanetShailene for uploading the video to YouTube! I could've just done it for myself but I'm a little scared of Lionsgate, lol.

New Clip: Tris and Four Will Find the Truth

Check out this new clip from MTV!

I know it feels like a ton of clips are being released and we're practically seeing the whole movie before it even comes out, but to me it feels like we're still well below what we got for Divergent last year. That was just nuts. So it's up to you whether or not you want to watch new clips/TV spots when they're released. You can choose not to! I decided not to watch the B-Roll footage of Insurgent for instance.

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Also, don't forget to enter to win MTV's Allegiant set visit sweepstakes!! It ends March 11th!!

Initiates, do you want to visit the set of “The Insurgent Series: Allegiant” with your best friend? Of course you do! Upload a photo or video to Instagram, Vine, Twitter or Tumblr using the hashtag #MTVInsurgentSweeps between now and March 11, and you’ll have a chance to win!