Press Release WHV Press Release: Singin' In The Rain (1952) (4k UHD Combo) (2 Viewers)

[Ronald Epstein]

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ANNOUNCES THE BELOVED CLASSIC



SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN



TO BE RELEASED ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY™



ACCLAIMED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICAL FILMS OF ALL TIME,

WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)​

BURBANK, CA, March 1, 2022 – To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1952 acclaimed and beloved film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that Singin’ In The Rain will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on April 26.



Singin’ In The Rain is widely considered to be one of the greatest musical films in cinematic history. The musical romantic comedy was directed by choreographed by Gene Kelly (On the Town) and Stanley Donen (On the Town) and stars Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchel and Cyd Charisse.



The film was written by Adolph Green and Betty Comden and produced by Arthur Freed. The music is by Nacio Herb Brown and the lyrics are by Arthur Freed. O'Connor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green won the Writers Guild of America Award for their screenplay, while Jean Hagen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.



In 1989, Singin' in the Rain was one of the first 25 films selected by the United States Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film ranked 10th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, “Singin’ In The Rain” was 3rd on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list, and the film was number 1 on AFI’s Greatest Movie Musicals list.



Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.



In addition, the remastered film will screen at the TCM Film Festival on April 24**. For more information, please visit https://filmfestival.tcm.com.



TCM Big Screen Classics will also present the 70th anniversary of Singin' In The Rain in theaters this April in the US. Tickets are on sale now, go to www.FathomEvents.com for more details.





Singin’ In The Rain will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 SRP and features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc of Singin’ In The Rain. Fans can also own Singin’ In The Rain in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on April 26th.



Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Elements



Singin’ In The Rain Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:

· Commentary by Debbie Reynold, Donald O’Connor, Cyd Charisse, Kathleen Freeman, Stanley Donen, Betty Camden, Adolph Green, Bad Lurhmann and Rudy Behlmer.

· Singin’ in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation Documentary

· Theatrical Trailer



DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS



On April 26, Singing In The Rain 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers including GooglePlay, Vudu, Xbox and others, and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

BASICS

PRODUCT ERP​

Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99

Standard Street Date: April 26, 2022

EST Street Date: April 26, 2022

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

Running Time: 67 minutes

Rating: Rated G​

THE CREDITS



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* For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.


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**Date subject to change. Please check TCM Festival website for latest schedule.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Interesting that this appears not to be a Warner Archive Collection release.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

There was an unverified leak of a deluxe 4k set. No mention of it here. I'll post the photo but it is unconfirmed

 

[Robert Crawford]

Also, I expect a new 4K digital stream which means the previous iTunes HD digital will not get the free 4K upgrade.

 

[Osato]

Also, I expect a new 4K digital stream which means the previous iTunes HD digital will not get the free 4K upgrade.

Darn.

 

[Garysb]

Interesting that this appears not to be a Warner Archive Collection release.

Have there been any 4K Warner Archive releases yet? Giant is probably the next Warner classic to be released in 4K. Perhaps that will be an archive release.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Have there been any 4K Warner Archive releases yet? Giant is probably the next Warner classic to be released in 4K. Perhaps that will be an archive release.

Nope, there hasn't been any and I suspect that if Giant is released on 4K disc, it won't be a WAC release either. My speculation is based on reading between the lines from comments that George Feltenstein has stated on certain podcasts. I don't think any titles has officially been worked on for a 4K release from WAC.

 

[MoonstruckinMaryland]

67 minutes? I hope not.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Have there been any 4K Warner Archive releases yet? Giant is probably the next Warner classic to be released in 4K. Perhaps that will be an archive release.

Nope, there hasn't been any and I suspect that if Giant is released on 4K disc, it won't be a WAC release either. My speculation is based on reading between the lines from comments that George Feltenstein has stated on certain podcasts. I don't think any titles has officially been worked on for a 4K release from WAC.

I think King Richard may have been an unofficial WAC 4K release, as well as Zack Snyder's Justice League.

 

[Todd Erwin]

There was an unverified leak of a deluxe 4k set. No mention of it here. I'll post the photo but it is unconfirmed

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I still have the Blu-ray/DVD box of junk edition from the 2012 (?) HTF Hollywood Meet, minus the umbrella.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I think King Richard may have been an unofficial WAC 4K release, as well as Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Unless George Feltenstein acknowledges it then it's not WAC release to me. In short, a WAC 4K release financed by WAC budget.

 

[Malcolm R]

67 minutes? I hope not.

Sing fast. It's just a brief shower.

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

67 minutes? I hope not.

Damn, did the Coen Brothers get to this one, too?

 

[darkrock17]

67mins. is a typo, unless WB is now condensing it's library down to appease the weak bladders and ADD crowds.

 

[Mark-P]

Also, I expect a new 4K digital stream which means the previous iTunes HD digital will not get the free 4K upgrade.

I'm a little more optimistic about that. I got a free upgrade on Citizen Kane, though that is not entirely comparable since that disc was licensed to Criterion and didn't include a digital copy. However, I believe most of the new 4K Warner releases that introduced separate digital listings, eventually had the old listing upgrade to 4K with the possible exception of The Outsiders. I should also point out that iTunes has already replaced the artwork to match what is on the press release.

 

[RICK BOND]

How come just Gene Kelly on the cover ? Where is Donald and Debbie ? This should be the cover art.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I'm a little more optimistic about that. I got a free upgrade on Citizen Kane, though that is not entirely comparable since that disc was licensed to Criterion and didn't include a digital copy. However, I believe most of the new 4K Warner releases that introduced separate digital listings, eventually had the old listing upgrade to 4K with the possible exception of The Outsiders. I should also point out that iTunes has already replaced the artwork to match what is on the press release.

In due time, we'll find out one way or another.

 

[AnthonyClarke]

What a bummer the projected cover art is. Rick Bond is so right that all three stars should be featured .. .by rights, there should be a fourth~

 

[darkrock17]

What a bummer the projected cover art is. Rick Bond is so right that all three stars should be featured .. .by rights, there should be a fourth~

Who's the 4th, Lina Lamont?

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Who's the 4th, Lina Lamont?

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Not her. She ain't people.