THE PRINCESS BRIDE, FEATURING ANDRE THE GIANT, TO RECEIVE 4K CRITERION RELEASE
By
Mike Johnson on 2023-06-15 16:16:00
The Criterion Collection announced today that they will be releasing the classic film The Princess Bride, which features Andre the Giant at Fezzik, on 9/5 for the first time 4K Ultra High Definition. This is the first time the film has ever been released in 4K UHD.
The set will feature the following special edition extras:
- 4K digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Audio commentary featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk
- Edited audiobook reading of Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride by Reiner
- Program about Goldman’s screenplay
- Program about Goldman’s tapestry based on his novel
- Interviews with Reiner, Goldman, and actors Crystal, Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright
- Interview with art director Richard Holland
- Programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy tales
- On-set video diary filmed and narrated by Elwes
- Five behind-the-scenes videos with commentaries by Reiner, Scheinman, and Crystal
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by author Sloane Crosley and Goldman’s introduction to his Princess Bride script from his collection Four Screenplays, in a lavishly illustrated, clothbound book
In other Princess Bride news, the awesome toy company Super7 has announced an action figure line in their signature Kenner 70s style with Andre as Fezzik among the first wave.
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