A Bug's Life DVD

Release Year: 1998

Runtime: 95 min

Rating: G

Director: John Lasseter

Cast: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller

Studios: Pixar

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.

Special Features:

SPECIAL FEATURES, DISC ONE: The Movie

World's first DVD created directly from the digital source. Two viewing options—widescreen (16 x 9 anamorphic) and full-frame (1.33:1). Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Audio commentary featuring John Lasseter (director), Andrew Stanton (co-director and co-writer) and Lee Unkrich (supervising film editor). Isolated music track—2.0 stereo. Isolated sound effects track— Dolby Digital 5.1.

SPECIAL FEATURES, DISC TWO: Supplemental Material

Behind-the-scenes look at the creation of A Bug’s Life. Introductions and explanations by the filmmakers. Early presentation reel ('Fleabie'). Original story treatment and pitch boards. Character designs, concept art and color script. Abandoned sequences. Storyboard-to-final-film split-screen comparison. Behind-the-scenes look at voice talent. Early production tests. Production progression demonstration (Angle feature allows you to move through the various stages of production). Sound designer Gary Rydstrom on the film's sound effects. Trailers and posters (domestic and international). Behind-the-scenes look at how the film was recomposed from its original widescreen presentation to a full-frame presentation for home video release. Both sets of hilarious outtakes, and a behind-the-scenes look at their production. Academy Award®-winning short, 'Geri's Game'.

Technical Specifications:

• Dolby Digital 5.1
• 2.0 Stereo