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The 1990 film “Awakenings“ is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Penny Marshall directed the movie, which was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It starred Robert De Niro and the late Robin Williams. It co-starred John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max Von Sydow.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The release will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

• Making-Of Featurette
• Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
• Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray.

PRESS RELEASE:

CELEBRATING THE 35^TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE BELOVED FAVORITE FROM
DIRECTOR PENNY MARSHALL

DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD DISC DECEMBER 9TH

SYNOPSIS

By opening one man’s eyes to the world… he opened his own. Robert De Niro (in an Oscar®-nominated performance for Best Actor) and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he changes. Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to “awaken” the catatonic victims of a rare disease. De Niro co-stars as Leonard, the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life’s simple but unutterably sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged by Leonard’s stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to the other patients. The story of their friendship during this emotional journey is a testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the strength of the human soul. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English 2-Channel Surround
• Special Features:
  • Making-Of Featurette
  • Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
  • Theatrical Trailer

CAST & CREW
Directed By: Penny Marshall
Produced By: Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker
Screenplay By:Steven Zaillian
Based Upon the Book By: Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Executive Producers: Penny Marshall, Arne Schmidt and Elliot Abbott
Cast: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller and Max Von Sydow

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 121 minutes
Rating: PG-13
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA