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The 2004 film “Ray” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 17th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. The movie, directed by Taylor Hackford, won two Academy Awards, including “Best Actor in a Leading Role.” It starred Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, and Clifton Powell. Its supporting cast included Bokeem Woodbine, Harry Lennix, Curtis Armstrong, Richard Schiff, Lorenz Tate, Terrence Howard, David Krumholtz, Wendell Pierce, Sharon Warren, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative, approved by Director Taylor Hackford. 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) and lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The audio format and configuration(s) have yet to be detailed by Kino Lorber, but stay tuned for an update. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that very soon. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
• Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
• Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford
• Director’s Introduction (1:34)
• Stepping Into the Part: Featurette (10:40)
• Ray Remembered: Featurette (4:03)
• The Women of Ray: Featurette (9:55)
• The Filmmakers’ Journey: Featurette (9:22)
• Ray: An American Story: Featurette (28:47)
• A Look Inside Ray: Featurette (3:20)
• 14 Deleted Scenes (with Optional Director’s Commentary) (27:36)
• 9 Uncut Music Performances (25:33)
• Theatrical Trailer (2:48)