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The 1995 comedy “Billy Madison“ starring Adam Sandler comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 29th via KL Studio Classics. Tamra Davis directed the film, which Adam Sandler co-wrote and produced. The movie co-starred Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald, Josh Mostel, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Smigel.

The movie has received a new master from a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo configurations. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, customers can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
• Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis

DISC 2 (Blu-ray):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
• Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis
• Deleted Scenes (32:58)
• Outakes (3:44)
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)