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The 2005 film “Cinderella Man“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 16th, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ron Howard directed and produced the film along with Brian Grazer. It starred Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, and Paddy Considine. The movie was nominated for a total of three Academy Awards. It’s also worth noting that it holds a “Certified Fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 along with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere will also be included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The following bonus materials will be included with this release.

• “The Man, The Movie, The Legend: A Filmmaking Journey” – Director Ron Howard and actor Russell Crowe discuss the intricate process of transforming Russell Crowe into Jim Braddock.
• “Ringside Seats” – The filmmakers give a blow-by-blow commentary on the original Baer-Braddock fight.
• Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Ron Howard
• The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
• For the Record: A History of Boxing
• Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind the Legend
• Pre-Fight Preparations
• Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight from Every Angle
• Russell Crowe’s Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock
• Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage
• The Sound of the Bell
• Cinderella Man Music Featurette
• The Human Face of the Depression
• Photo Montage
• Kodak Cinderella Man Gallery
• Feature Audio Commentary with Director Ron Howard
• Feature Audio Commentary with Co-Writer Akiva Goldsman
• Feature Audio Commentary with Co-Writer Cliff Hollingsworth