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The 2003 film “Big Fish” directed by Tim Burton is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 4th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, starred Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Missi Pyle, Steve Buscemi, and Danny DeVito. This movie has received a new 4K remaster from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound as well as the original 5.1 lossless theatrical sound mix (in DTS-HD Master Audio). The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed as available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

• Tim Burton Audio Commentary, Moderated by Mark Salisbury
• The Character’s Journey
  • Edward Bloom at Large
  • Amos at the Circus
  • Fathers and Sons
• The Filmmaker’s Path
  • Tim Burton: Storyteller
  • A Fairytale World
  • Creature Features
  • The Author’s Journey
• Original Cast Interviews & Behind the Scenes
• Easter Eggs
• Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details regarding this upcoming 4K physical release of the film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

FROM VISIONARY DIRECTOR TIM BURTON

STARRING EWAN McGREGOR, ALBERT FINNEY, BILLY CRUDUP AND JESSICA LANGE

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HD™ MAY 4^TH

 

WITH HOURS OF BEHIND-THE-SCENES BONUS MATERIALS

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Throughout his life Edward Bloom (Ewan McGregor) has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, portrayed by five-time Best Actor Oscar® nominee Albert Finney (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Erin Brockovich, 2000), he remains a huge mystery to his son, William (Billy Crudup). Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures in this marvel of a movie.

 

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

 

4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Newly Remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with HDR10
• All-new Dolby Atmos audio + original theatrical 5.1 audio

 

BLU-RAY DISC™

• Feature presented in HD, sourced from the new 4K master
• Tim Burton Audio Commentary, Moderated by Mark Salisbury
• The Character’s Journey
  • Edward Bloom at Large
  • Amos at the Circus
  • Fathers and Sons
• The Filmmaker’s Path
  • Tim Burton: Storyteller
  • A Fairytale World
  • Creature Features
  • The Author’s Journey
• Original Cast Interviews & Behind the Scenes
• Easter Eggs
• Theatrical Trailer

 

CAST AND CREW

 

Directed By: Tim Burton

Screenplay By: John August

Based on a Novel by: Daniel Wallace

Producers: Richard D. Zanuck, Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks

Executive Producer: Arne L. Schmidt

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard with Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito

 

SPECS

 

Run Time: Approx. 125 minutes

Rating: PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference

Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1

Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English, French 5.1 DTS-HD MA | Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital