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The 1989 film Steel Magnolias is coming to 4K in April

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The 1989 film “Steel Magnolias” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 23rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Herbert Ross, starred Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Sam Shepard.

Newly remastered from the original camera negative. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround mix. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film

UPDATE: You can now find the film on 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.

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

  • NEW: Steel Magnolias 1990 TV Pilot
  • Director’s Commentary
  • In Full Bloom: Remembering Steel Magnolias
  • 10 Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the press release for this upcoming home video release of the film.

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Steel Magnolias is coming to Blu-ray Disc in late May

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The 1989 film Steel Magnolias is coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 28th via Sony, according to retailers. The film, directed by Herbert Ross, starred Sally Field, Dolly PartonShirley MacLaine, Daryl HannahOlympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, and Tom Skerritt. Tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not been detailed but you can for sure expect it to receive 1080p HD video and 5.1 lossless sound (presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio). The Blu-ray is available to pre-order over at Amazon and Best Buy.

EDITOR NOTE: This title had previously been released on the Blu-ray format back in 2012 by Twilight Time. That release featured the audio mix I suggested as well as a lossless 2.0 Stereo mix. No word yet if this will contain the same two audio mix options or not.