“Whiplash” with Miles Teller on 4K in September
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The 2014 film “Whiplash“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 22nd, via Sony. The film, which was written & directed by Damien Chazelle, starred Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Chris Mulkey, and Suanne Spoke. We can tell by the art (pictured above) that the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon. No other retailers yet have listed the title, but you can stay tuned to this post for any updates regarding this release.
UPDATE #1: This release has now been officially announced by the studio [Sony] today. The tech specs include 2160p 4K video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range along with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
- Commentary with Writer/Director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons
- An Evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle
- Timekeepers: Famous Drummers Discuss Their Craft and Passion for Drumming
- Whiplash Original Short Film with Optional Commentary
- Deleted Scene
- Theatrical Trailer
UPDATE #2: It turns out that retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release, on the same release date. The title is now available for preorder and the art (pictured below) has now been unveiled.
Further below, after the break, you’ll soon be able to find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 4K release.
PRESS RELEASE:
SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
THE AWARD-WINNING FAVORITE AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HD SEPTEMBER 22
SYNOPSIS
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Terence Fletcher, an instructor known equally for his teaching talents and his terrifying methods, discovers Andrew and transfers him into his band. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection soon spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability and his sanity.
BLU-RAY™ BONUS MATERIALS
- Commentary with Writer/Director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons
- An Evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle
- Timekeepers: Famous Drummers Discuss Their Craft and Passion for Drumming
- Whiplash Original Short Film with Optional Commentary
- Deleted Scene
- Theatrical Trailer
Director: Damien Chazelle
Written By: Damien Chazelle
Producers: Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster
Executive Producers: Jason Reitman, Gary Michael Walters, Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno-Brill
Cast: Miles Teller (Divergent), J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man), Paul Reiser (TV’s “Mad About You”)
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 107 minutes
Rating: R for Strong Language Including Some Sexual References
Feature: 2160p Ultra High Definition/2.40:1
Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Par), English Audio Description Track 5.1 Dolby Digital
