2002 film Adaptation comes to 4K in December
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The 2002 film “Adaptation.” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 6th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Spike Jonze, was based on a book (“The Orchard Thief”) with the screenplay adaptation written by Charlie Kaufman, and it starred Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton, and Chris Cooper. It’s most certainly worth noting, that at the time of writing this, the film is still deemed“Certified Fresh” (all these 20 years later) over at Rotten Tomatoes.
This movie has been newly remastered in 4K from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and a new Dolby Atmos sound mix as well as the original theatrical mix in a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 configuration and even a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound mix. The release will only include a 4K disc and a digital code (copy) of the film. So, again, there will be no Blu-ray with this release.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Walmart, as well as online retailer Deep Discount. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Behind the Scenes in the Swamp Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the upcoming 4K release of this film.
PRESS RELEASE:
CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
FULLY REMASTERED IN 4K WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE
DEBUTING ON 4K ULTRA HD™ DECEMBER 6TH
Director Spike Jonze delivers a stunningly original comedy that seamlessly blends fictional characters and situations with the lives of real people: obsessive orchid hunter John Laroche (Chris Cooper, in an Academy Award®-winning performance, 2002, Best Supporting Actor), New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep), Hollywood screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage), and his twin brother, Donald (also Cage). As Charlie struggles to adapt Orlean’s best-selling book “The Orchid Thief,” he writes himself into his own movie. The various stories crash into one another, exploding into a wildly imaginative film. ADAPTATION is at once a hilarious drama and a moving comedy, now celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision
- All-new Dolby Atmos audio + original theatrical 5.1
- Special Features:
- Behind the Scenes in the Swamp Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
This 4K UHD release does not include a Blu-ray™
Directed By: Spike Jonze
Screenplay By: Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman
Produced By: Edward Saxon, Vincent Landay, Jonathan Demme
Executive Producers: Charlie Kaufman, Peter Saraf
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper
Run Time: Approx. 115 minutes
Rating: R for language, sexuality, some drug use and violent images
Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English, French (PAR) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
