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The 2013 film “Snowpiercer” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on January 14th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Bong Joon Ho, starred Chris Evans, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, Allison Pill, Ewen Bremner, and Ko Ah-sung. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a “combo pack.” Its Blu-ray counterpart will be included along with bonus Blu-ray disc and a digital copy of the film. The movie included on Blu-ray will only feature DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) available for preorder at Amazon.

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K release on the 3rd disc (a Blu-ray).

• The Birth of Snowpiercer
• The Characters
• Animated Prologue
• Concept Art Galleries
• Chris Evans & Tilda Swinton on Snowpiercer
• The Train Brought to Life: Behind the Scenes of a Special Screening
• Le Transperceneige: From the Blank Page to the Black Screen