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The 1993 film “Last Action Hero” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 18th, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The 4K release will come in the form of a limited edition SteelBook. The film, directed by John McTiernan, starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O’Brien, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance, Tom Noonan, Robert Prosky, Anthony Quinn, and Ian McKellen. The tech specs for the 4K release include a newly remastered 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos as well as the original 2.0 theatrical mix and a 5.1 surround sound mix. Both of those latter mixes will be in DTS-HD Master Audio format. Below you can find some quoted specific details about this presentation, taken from the press release.

“Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with HDR10

All-new Dolby Atmos audio + the original theatrical SDDS mix presented as 5.1 + original theatrical stereo audio”

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook listed as available for preorder over at Amazon. 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. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

• Audio Commentary with Director John McTiernan
• Deleted & Alternate Scenes (presented in 4K with HDR10)
• Alternate Ending (presented in 4K with HDR10)
• “Big Gun” Music Video by AC/DC
• Original Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
• Theatrical Teaser

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the 4K physical release of this film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

 

 

FROM DIRECTOR JOHN McTIERNAN,
STARRING ACTION ICON ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE FROM FANS*
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HD™ MAY 18^TH

WITH LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK™ PACKAGING AND
ALL-NEW COMMENTARY, DELETED SCENES & MORE

 

SYNOPSIS
Young Danny Madigan (Austin O’Brien) is a lonely 11-year-old boy who escapes from his bleak reality by watching the action adventure movies of his favorite film character, Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a special ticket to the new Slater film, Danny is magically transported into Jack’s world, where the good guys always win. Danny becomes his helper as Jack battles a trio of nefarious bad guys, Benedict (Charles Dance), Vivaldi (Anthony Quinn) and The Ripper (Tom Noonan). But things get out of hand when Benedict steals Danny’s magic ticket stub and transports himself into the real world, where crime can, and often does, pay. Jack and Danny must leave fictional Los Angeles for real-life New York and battle the villains without the aid of movie magic or stuntmen.

 

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIAL
4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with HDR10
• All-new Dolby Atmos audio + the original theatrical SDDS mix presented as 5.1 + original theatrical stereo audio

• Audio Commentary with Director John McTiernan
• Deleted & Alternate Scenes (presented in 4K with HDR10)
• Alternate Ending (presented in 4K with HDR10)
• “Big Gun” Music Video by AC/DC
• Original Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
• Theatrical Teaser

 

Directed By: John McTiernan
Story By: Zak Penn & Adam Leff
Screenplay By: Shane Black & David Arnott
Producers: Steve Roth and John McTiernan
Executive Producer: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance, Frank McRae, Tom Noonan, Robert Prosky, Anthony Quinn, Mercedes Ruehl, Austin O’Brien

Run Time: Approx. 131 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for strong action sequences
Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Stereo Surround DTS-HD MA | French (PAR), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital