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The 2005 film adaptation of Rent on 4K in November

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The 2005 film adaptation of the musical “Rent“ comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Chris Columbus directed the movie. It starred Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and Tracie Thoms. The motion picture is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Yet, it is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update on that. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Director Chris Columbus and Actors Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal
  • “No Day But Today” Feature-Length Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes and Musical Performances
  • 2 Public Service Announcements
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing the upcoming 4K release of the film.

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The Sound of Music arrives on 4K September 23rd

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The 1965 musical “The Sound of Music“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 23rd via Disney. The movie is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Robert Wise directed the film, which starred Julie Andrews, and Christopher Plummer. It co-starred Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Charmian Carr, Heather Menzies, Nicholas Hammond, Duane Chase, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, and Kym Karath.

“Lovingly restored by Disney’s award-winning film restoration team, the 4K transfer showcases every mountain peak, every twirl, and every soaring note with stunning clarity and richness. It’s The Sound of Music as you remember it – more vivid, more moving, and more magical than ever.”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. This will be a 3-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included for the movie, as well as an additional Blu-ray Disc for extras. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. A digital copy of the film will also be included.

Below you can find a video demo showcasing this 4K restoration effort. It’s embedded and hosted on YouTube. There’s no audio. It shows you side-by-side sliding comparisons between the original film source and the final restorative efforts.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on this are shown and listed further below, including three postcards.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Sing-Along Version
  • Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
  • Commentary by Robert Wise

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Sing-Along Version
  • Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
  • Commentary by Robert Wise

Disc 3 (Blu-ray Bonus):

  • The Sound of a City Documentary – Julie Andrews returns to Salzburg, Austria
  • A City of Song – Filming locations in Salzburg, Austria
  • Musical Stages – The songs, the show & the family
  • Vintage Programs – The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein, location interviews, and audio interviews
  • Rare Treasures – Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall: The Pratt Family Singers, The Julie Andrews Hour: Julie Andrews and Maria Von Trapp, Screen Tests, 40th Anniversary DVD Introduction by Julie Andrews, and galleries
  • Publicity – Fox Movietone News – Academy Awards,®, trailers and teasers, TV spots, and radio spots