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Sony Pictures Classics 4K set coming in November

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The “Sony Pictures Classics 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Collection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  This limited edition box set includes a total of eleven Sony Pictures Classics films, listed below (in chronological order):

  • “Orlando” (1992)
  • “The Celluloid Closet” (1995)
  • “The City of Lost Children” (1995)
  • “SLC Punk!” (1998)
  • “Run Lola Run” (1998)
  • “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000)
  • “The Devil’s Backbone” (2001)
  • “Volver” (2006)
  • “Synecdoche, New York” (2008)
  • “Still Alice” (2014)
  • “Call Me by Your Name” (2017)

The tech specs for the films include 2160p video presentations with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range.  The films vary in their Audio configurations but start with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo and then go to DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround as well as on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” not only do you get 5.1 but also a new Dolby Atmos sound mix — as well as Dolby Vision for the first time.  NOTE:  Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon had previously been released on 4K UHD Blu-ray in 2016 with HDR10 and 5.1 surround.  So, a total of 10 out of 11 of these films are exclusive to this box set.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon.  Below you can find some details about the upcoming set and the bonus materials set to be included.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sony Pictures Classics with this limited edition box set:

  • Limited edition gift set includes fully remastered 4K UHD disc debuts for ORLANDO, THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, THE CELLULOID CLOSET, RUN LOLA RUN, SLC PUNK, THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE, VOLVER, SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK, STILL ALICE and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME – the only way to get these movies on 4K UHD, plus CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON with Dolby Vision
  • All eleven films presented with Dolby Vision HDR for the most premium presentation possible
  • CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON also includes Dolby Atmos audio; all films include original theatrical audio, as well
  • Includes hours of special features across the films: a mix of archival materials and exciting new content
  • Also includes a booklet with an all-new essay about the legacy of Sony Pictures Classics and details about the included films

Below, you can find a glimpse at the packaging for the set including the booklet (mentioned above).

UPDATE: And, below you can find the official trailer for this release.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details and tech specs for the upcoming set.

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 4K SteelBook December

The 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will be getting a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on December 1st via Sony. The film, directed by Ang Lee, starred Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lang Sihung, and Cheng Pei Pei. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Mandarin Dolby Atmos sound, with a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core, and English subtitles, as well as English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook of the film available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release will be identical to the previous extras found on the 2016 4K release of the film and are listed below.

  • Six Deleted Scenes: presented in 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range
  • In-Depth Retrospective Interviews: Director Ang Lee, producer James Schamus and editor Tim Squyres discuss the making of the groundbreaking film
  • Introduction to the Film and the Deleted Scenes by Director Ang Lee
  • “A Love Before Time” Music Video: in English and Mandarin
  • The Making of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  • Commentary with Ang Lee and James Schamus
  • Commentary with Cinematographer Peter Pau
  • A Conversation with Michelle Yeoh
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer 

Further below, after the break, you can find more details about the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release of the film.

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