To Kill a Mockingbird is coming to 4K in October

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Justin Sluss

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The 1962 film “To Kill a Mockingbird” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 11th in a “60th Anniversary Edition” via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, winner of 3 Academy Awards, directed by Robert Mulligan, starred Gregory Peck, John Megna, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox, and Robert Duvall.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range along with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and lossy DTS 2.0 Mono sound mixes on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the new 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD Black & White video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and DTS 2.0 Mono sound mixes on a BD-50 disc. The releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update on that soon. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: ALL POINTS OF VIEW (NEW) – Delve deep into the impact and legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird in this new documentary as film historians, scholars, and Gregory Peck’s grandson, Christopher Peck, reflect on the message of hope, courage and integrity that are still relevant 60 years after the film was released.
FEARFUL SYMMETRY – A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s home town.
A CONVERSATION WITH GREGORY PECK – An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
ACADEMY AWARD^® BEST ACTOR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – Gregory Peck gives a speech at the Academy Awards^® after winning for his performance as Atticus Finch.
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SPEECH – Gregory Peck’s speech after receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
EXCERPT FROM “TRIBUTE TO GREGORY PECK” – Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
SCOUT REMEMBERS – Actress Mary Badham talks about her time acting alongside Gregory Peck.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR ROBERT MULLIGAN AND PRODUCER ALAN PAKULA
ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER
100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL: RESTORING THE CLASSICS – Join in on the in-depth look at the film restoration process.

It’s also worth noting that a 4K UHD Blu-ray 60th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available, and is not yet available for preorder. This limited edition will come with some physical extras listed below.

44-page booklet
Four collectible international theatrical poster cards
A film strip replica

Below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the upcoming home video releases of this film to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

PRESS RELEASE:

THE CLASSIC TALE STARRING SCREEN LEGEND GREGORY PECK

COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD FOR THE FIRST TIME

IN A LIMITED EDITION SET

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

60TH ANNIVERSARY

SHOWCASING OVER FOUR HOURS OF BONUS CONTENT INCLUDING A BRAND-NEW FEATURETTE ABOUT THE FILM’S ENDURING LEGACY

OWN THE NEW 4K ULTRA HD COMBO PACK WITH BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE

AND RELEASING ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD ON OCTOBER 11, 2022

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, August 23, 2022 – One of the most critically acclaimed and cherished films to ever grace the silver screen, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, celebrates its 60^th anniversary with a first time 4K Ultra HD release from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on October 11, 2022. The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 60^TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION set includes a 44-page booklet, four collectable international theatrical poster cards, and a film strip replica. The limited edition packs also include a new introspective featurette with the filmmakers, historians and family members reflecting on the film’s lasting messages of courage and hope that are still relevant 60 years later.

Experience one of the most significant milestones in film history like never before with TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Gregory Peck stars as courageous Southern lawyer Atticus Finch—the Academy Award^®-winning performance hailed by the American Film Institute as the Greatest Movie Hero of All Time. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel about innocence, strength and conviction and nominated for eight Academy Awards^®, this beloved classic includes hours of unforgettable bonus features. Watch it and remember why “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”

BONUS FEATURES ON TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 60^TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON 4K ULTrA HD, BLU-RAY^™ & DVD

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: ALL POINTS OF VIEW (NEW) – Delve deep into the impact and legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird in this new documentary as film historians, scholars, and Gregory Peck’s grandson, Christopher Peck, reflect on the message of hope, courage and integrity that are still relevant 60 years after the film was released.
FEARFUL SYMMETRY – A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s home town.
A CONVERSATION WITH GREGORY PECK – An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
ACADEMY AWARD^® BEST ACTOR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – Gregory Peck gives a speech at the Academy Awards^® after winning for his performance as Atticus Finch.
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SPEECH – Gregory Peck’s speech after receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
EXCERPT FROM “TRIBUTE TO GREGORY PECK” – Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
SCOUT REMEMBERS – Actress Mary Badham talks about her time acting alongside Gregory Peck.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR ROBERT MULLIGAN AND PRODUCER ALAN PAKULA
ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER
100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL: RESTORING THE CLASSICS – Join in on the in-depth look at the film restoration process.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, John Megna, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox

Music By: Elmer Bernstein

Producers: Alan Pakula

Screenplay By: Horton Foote from the novel by Harper Lee

Directed By: Robert Mulligan

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION:

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000819475 (US)

Layers: BD-100

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen

Rating: Not Rated

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Complex Mandarin, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French Canadian, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, and Swedish

Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) Castilian Spanish, Czech, French European, German, Italian, and Japanese (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 02:09:07

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000819474 (US) / 1000819479 (CDN)

Layers: BD-100

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen

Rating: Not Rated

Run Time: 02:09:07

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000819473 (US) / 1000819477 (CDN)

Layers: BD 50

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen

Rating: Not Rated

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin Spanish

Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French European (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 02:09:07