Matilda Escapes The Chokey For A New 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Upgrade on September 5
Posted Tue Jun 6, 2023 at 10:12 AM PDT by Tom Landy
Danny DeVito's 1996 family dramedy based on the book by Roald Dahl and starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in a limited edition SteelBook from Sony on September 5.
See the world from a kid's-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.
Matilda - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook)
Aside from the SteelBook packaging, the 4K release includes a Dolby Vision transfer scanned from the original camera negative, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and a brand new audio commentary with director Danny DeVito.
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1
- Special Features:
- NEW: Audio Commentary with Director Danny DeVito
- Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY DISC
- Feature presented in high definition
- 5.1 audio
- Special Features:
- Afternoon Tea: A Very Magical Matilda Reunion
- Matilda’s Movie Magic!
- A Children’s Guide to Good Manners
- Escape to the Library
- My Movie About Making Matilda by Mara Wilson
Pre-orders will be posted as soon as they are available and here is the full press release:
THE BELOVED FAMILY FAVORITE DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD™ WITH AN ALL-NEW DIRECTOR COMMENTARY
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AVAILABLE AS A LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK SEPTEMBER 5TH
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SYNOPSIS
See the world from a kid's-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby VisionAll-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1
- Special Features:
- NEW: Audio Commentary with Director Danny DeVito
- Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY DISC
- Feature presented in high definition
- 5.1 audio
- Special Features:
- Afternoon Tea: A Very Magical Matilda Reunion
- Matilda’s Movie Magic!
- A Children’s Guide to Good Manners
- Escape to the Library
- My Movie About Making Matilda by Mara Wilson
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: Danny DeVito Screenplay By: Nicholas Kazan & Robin Swicord Based on the Book By: Roald Dahl Produced by: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Liccy Dahl Executive Producers: Michael Peyser, Martin Bregman Cast: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Mara Wilson
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SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 98 minutes
Rating: PG for elements of exaggerated meanness and ridicule, and for some mild language
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.40:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
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Matilda - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) (Ultra HD)