I’m beyond thrilled and excited about the news that the Fifty Shades of Grey Blu-ray and DVD will be available Friday, May 8th!  Even better…the Digital HD edition will be available May 1st!  The Blu-ray edition will have an Unrated Edition including an Alternate Ending – OMG!!!  I cannot wait to set my eyeballs on all that Fifty goodness! 🙂

Want to know all the amazing extras you can look forward to?

THE MOST TALKED ABOUT FILM OF THE YEAR COMES HOME WITH AN UNRATED EDITION

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY ON DIGITAL HD FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

AND BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK & DVD FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

The story of a searing love affair between a naïve college student and a billionaire entrepreneur, Fifty Shades of Grey, will have women worldwide planning a special Friday night in when the provocative love story comes home for the first time.  Fans of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele will be able to have the ultimate at-home movie experience when Fifty Shades of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray™ and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY^TM:

• Fifty Shades of Grey Unrated and Theatrical Versions
• The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Discover the artistry involved in creating everything Fifty Shades of Grey, including in-depth profiles of stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, and the characters they play.
  • CHRISTIAN GREY: Inside the world of Christian Grey and what makes him so magnetic and mysterious.
    • CHRISTIAN GREY PROFILE: Illustrated with film clips: Who is Christian Grey?
    • JAMIE DORNAN PROFILE: Meet the actor behind the iconic character.
    • CHRISTIAN’S APARTMENT: Living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and the Red Room
    • CHRISTIAN’S WARDROBE:  A look into Christian’s wardrobe.
    • A RICH MAN’S TOYS: Christian’s cars, the plane, the helicopter, all of the recognizable items from the book, now on screen

• ANA: Discovering Ana and what makes her so compelling and relatable.
  • ALL ABOUT ANA: Learn more about the Ana character
  • DAKOTA JOHNSON PROFILE: Meet the incredible actress behind Anastasia Steele.
  • ANA’S WORLD: Beginning with her life as college student to her transformation into a woman living a life of luxury with Christian Grey.
  • ANA’S WARDROBE: A look into Ana’s wardrobe.
• E.L. James & Fifty Shades: A chat with the creator of “Fifty Shades,” discussing the history of the novel and the experience making the film.  Follow the author at the Premiere screening in New York and come full circle as the film is released to the fans.
• Fifty Shades: The Pleasure of Pain: A discussion with the BDSM consultant and a show-and-tell with property master.
• 360° Set Tours of Christian and Ana’s apartments including the Red Room
• Music Videos from Skylar Grey, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding
• Behind the Scenes of The Weekend’s “Earned It” Music Video

BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD BONUS FEATURES

• The World of Fifty Shades of Grey—Friends and Family: Profiles of cast members includingEloise Mumford, Max Martini, Marcia Gay Harden, Luke Grimes, Jennifer Ehle, Victor Rasuk and Rita Ora
• Behind the Shades: Follow alongside director Sam Taylor-Johnson, producers E. L. James, Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti, actors Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and the rest of the cast through the making of the movie, including a candid discussion about the most challenging aspects of the story.

Curious For More?

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As if I couldn’t get enough of all the movie trailers before the release – check out the new trailer for the Blu-Ray!  Less than 6 weeks – I absolutely will be counting the days!

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Who wouldn’t want to be one of the first audiences to see Fifty Shades of Grey?!?  Silly question right…well what about  the chance to see it a week before it releases…with cast and filmmakers in attendance…and on the Today Show?  Sounds like the best thing ever, right?  It totally is!  And I’ve got one (1) pair of tickets to giveaway!

Want more details?

Event Details:

The Fifty Shades First on TODAY event is scheduled to begin on or around 7:30 AM on February 6, 2015 at the Ziegfeld Theatre, 141 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Cast and filmmakers will be in attendance!

Winner Eligibility:

Winner and their guest must be 18 years or older.

Prizing consists of two (2) seats to the FIFTY SHADES FIRST on TODAY event in New York City the morning of Friday, Feb 6, 2015.

By entering, winner understands that they are responsible for all transportation and accommodations.

Government Issued ID will be required at check-in.

#FIFTYSHADES, Valentine’s Day 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon.  Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series.  The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.  www.fiftyshadesmovie.com

Genre: Drama

Cast: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Marcia Gay Harden, Max Martini, Eloise Mumford, Dylan Neal, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Callum Keith Rennie

Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Screenplay by: Kelly Marcel

Based on the Book by: E L James

Produced by: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti

Executive Producer: Marcus Viscidi

Follow FIFTY SHADES OF GREY online

Official Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Google+ | #FiftyShades

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Am I the only one that is ADDICTED to these trailers???  I can’t stop watching!

Do you have a favorite???

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#FIFTYSHADES, Valentine’s Day 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon.  Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series.  The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.  www.fiftyshadesmovie.com

Genre: Drama

Cast: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Marcia Gay Harden, Max Martini, Eloise Mumford, Dylan Neal, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Callum Keith Rennie

Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Screenplay by: Kelly Marcel

Based on the Book by: E L James

Produced by: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti

Executive Producer: Marcus Viscidi

Follow FIFTY SHADES OF GREY online

Official Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Google+ | #FiftyShades

OMG!!!  I cannot contain my excitement – it’s the first #OfficialFifty Giveaway!  Are you ready!?!?!  Cause I know I am!

What self respecting Fifty Fan doesn’t want any piece of the movie we can get our hands on?

Well…how about an official movie poster?  More specifically…the poster of Mr. Christian Grey himself!

That right there is exactly what it will look like, all rolled up with a gorgeous Fifty Shades of Grey satin ribbon!  Could we ask for anything better?  I mean…aside from having Christian delivered to you in person! 😉

Make sure you check out the other #OfficialFifty blogs – there are three different posters, make sure you enter to win one of each!  OMG…can you imagine a full set! *flails!*

For the record…how many times have you watched the trailers???  Are they not to die for!

I can’t pick which one I love best…they’re just amazing!

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There aren’t enough words to explain my feelings about Fifty…just thinking about Christian, Anna, the movie…it makes my heart palpitate!  Only 100 days until it releases! 😉

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