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The 1984 film Amadeus is coming to 4K in February
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According to retailers, the 1984 film “Amadeus“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 25th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. This will only include the theatrical cut of the film. Milos Forman directed the movie, which starred F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, and Roy Dotrice. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
“The theatrical release version was digitally restored in 4K in 2024 by the Academy Film Archive and The Saul Zaentz Co. Restoration funding provided by Teatro Della Pace Films and The Film Foundation as well as The George Lucas Family Foundation.”
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. The following bonus material will be included with this release.
- “Amadeus: The Making of a Masterpiece” – Celebrate 40 years of Amadeus in this exclusive featurette
- “The Making of Amadeus”
Once Upon A Time in the West comes to 4K in May
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The 1969 Sergio Leone film “Once Upon A Time in the West” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 14th via Paramount Presents – as spine number 44 in the series. The movie, co-written by Dario Argento, starred Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Woody Strode, Keenan Wynn, and Jack Elam.
UPDATE: Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround as well as a Dolby Digital Mono sound mix. This has received a new restoration as noted below (from a product description):
“Restored from the original camera negative by Paramount’s archive team, L’immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. Special thanks to Martin Scorsese for his consultation on this restoration.”
The release will include both the 4K and Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as presumably a digital code (copy) of the film – although not yet confirmed. You can find a glimpse at the fold-out poster and packaging below. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available now for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
- Commentary by the Hosts of the Spaghetti Western Podcast –NEW!
- A Look Back with Leonard Maltin—NEW!
- Commentary with contributions from directors John Carpenter, John Milius & Alex Cox, film historians Sir Christopher Frayling & Dr. Sheldon Hall, and cast and crew
- An Opera of Violence
- The Wages of Sin
- Something To Do With Death
- Railroad: Revolutionising the West
- Locations Then & Now (Gallery)
- Production Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
1956 George Stevens western Giant on 4K in June
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The 1956 Academy Award-winning western “Giant“ directed & produced by George Stevens is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 21st via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The film, which won the Academy Award for “Best Director,” starred Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, and Dennis Hopper.
The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have yet to be announced but stay tuned for an update on that. It is known, via the artwork (pictured above), that this release will only include the 4K disc and digital code (copy) of the film. No Blu-ray will be included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
The film itself has received a new 4K restoration in a partnership between TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and Martin Scorsese‘s The Film Foundation. You can read all about that over at Media Play News where they have a great article on this. This 4K version is also said to be coming to HBO Max streaming later this year.