Posted Aug 24, 2023 at 05:51 PM PDT by
Tom Landy
The 1984 musical comedy The Muppets Take Manhattan directed by Frank Oz will arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 24. The release features a new transfer and sound mix approved by Frank Oz and more.
Broadway bound, the Muppets take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out of college, Kermit, Fozzie and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit! All they need now is someone to produce their show! But when no one in town will even meet with them, it’s up to Kermit to believe hard enough for all of his friends that the show WILL go on! Family entertainment has never been more fun than this comedy marking Frank Oz’s solo directorial debut.
The Muppets Take Manhattan - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Combo Pack will include a Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos presentation approved by director Frank Oz, who also recorded a brand new audio commentary for this release. Here is the full details of what is included:
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Feature remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision, plus all-new Dolby Atmos immersive audio
- 4K picture and Atmos sound mix approved by director Frank Oz
- Also includes English 5.1 + mono
- Special Feature:
- NEW: Feature Commentary with Director Frank Oz
BLU-RAY DISC
- Feature presented in High Definition
- 5.1 audio
- Special Features:
- Interview with Jim Henson
- Muppetisms: Miss Piggy™ & Kermit the Frog™, Pepe™ and Fozzie Bear™
Pre-orders for The Muppets Take Manhattan on 4K UHD Blu-ray should be available soon and here is the full press release:
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THE NOSTALGIC FAMILY FAVORITE FROM DIRECTOR FRANK OZ AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JIM HENSON
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FEATURING AN ALL-NEW DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY,
DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD™ OCTOBER 24TH
SYNOPSIS
Broadway bound, the Muppets take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out of college, Kermit, Fozzie and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit! All they need now is someone to produce their show! But when no one in town will even meet with them, it’s up to Kermit to believe hard enough for all of his friends that the show WILL go on! Family entertainment has never been more fun than this comedy marking Frank Oz’s solo directorial debut.
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Feature remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision, plus all-new Dolby Atmos immersive audio
- 4K picture and Atmos sound mix approved by director Frank Oz
- Also includes English 5.1 + mono
- Special Feature:
- NEW: Feature Commentary with Director Frank Oz
BLU-RAY DISC
- Feature presented in High Definition
- 5.1 audio
- Special Features:
- Interview with Jim Henson
- Muppetisms: Miss Piggy™ & Kermit the Frog™, Pepe™ and Fozzie Bear™
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: Frank Oz
Produced By: David Lazer
Executive Producer: Jim HensonStory By: Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
Screenplay By: Frank Oz and Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
Starring the Muppet Performers: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson
Cameo Guest Stars: Art Carney, James Coco, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Hines, Linda Lavin, Joan Rivers
SPECS
Runtime: Approx. 94 minutes
Rating: G
4K Ultra HD Feature Picture: 4K Ultra HD: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
4K Ultra HD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English Mono
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