Minions

Those dastardly and mischievous little animated guys known as the "Minions" finally got their very own movie this past summer. The origin story of how Kevin, Stuart, and Bob came together made a killing at the box office. On Blu-ray, it will surely please fans with a boatload of special features to enjoy.

In a triple movie combo pack from Universal, you can pick and choose which format best suits your needs. Whether you have a 3D TV, standard DVD player, or if a regular high-definition format is your preference, it's all here on the "Minions" Blu-ray.

The selling point, like the previous two "Despicable Me" Blu-ray releases, is three new short Minion films: "Cro Minion," "Competition," and "Binky Nelson Unpacified." Each runs about four minutes long.

You'll also get your well-spent money's worth with an exhaustive array of other bonus supplements and if you can learn the ins and out of how a "Minions" movie gets made.

"Behind the Goggles - The Illumination Story of the Minions" gets split into five segments and the writing, composing, and voice work are examined. Illumination Entertainment founder Chris Meldandri (producer of "Minions") is interviewed as well.

"Illumination MacGuff Animation" goes behind the scenes of the animation process and how the Minions come to vivid life.

"Around the World Interactive Map" travels the globe and shows the places the Minions have been with trivia games and storyboards.

A 25-second deleted scene "Me, Myself and Stuart" can be obviously passed over. But perfect for this time of year is the delightful "Jingle Bells Minion Style," a sing-along in Minion language.

"Minions"
Blu-ray
$34.98
www.minionsmovie.com