The Power of the Dog gets Criterion 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2021 film “The Power of the Dog” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 8th via The Criterion Collection. The film (as seen on Netflix), directed and adapted to screenplay by Jane Campion, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Kirsten Dunst. It’s certainly worth noting that, at the time of writing, this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie has received a 4K DI (digital intermediate) master which was approved by the director (Jane Campion). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.28:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 or Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.28:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will be a 2-disc set with its Blu-ray counterpart.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon. It’s also available for preorder (on both formats) directly via Criterion‘s website. The bonus materials and details about the physical extras set to be included are listed below.
- Interview with Campion about the making of the film
- Program featuring interviews with members of the cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage captured on location in New Zealand
- Interview with Campion and composer Jonny Greenwood about the film’s score
- Conversation among Campion, director of photography Ari Wegner, actor Kirsten Dunst, and producer Tanya Seghatchian, moderated by filmmaker Tamara Jenkins
- New interview with novelist Annie Proulx
- Trailer
- PLUS: An essay by film critic Amy Taubin
- New cover by Greg Ruth
You can find the trailer for the film below.
