USHE Press Release: Do The Right Thing (1989) (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

TIMED TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH, ONE OF THE MOST PROVOCATIVE, HONEST AND COMPELLING FILMS DIRECTED BY ICONIC FILMMAKER SPIKE LEE
COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW INTRODUCTION BY SPIKE LEE AND OVER FOUR HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES, A DOCUMENTARY WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST AND CREW AND FEATURE COMMENTARY FROM LEE

OWN THE NEW 4K ULTRA HD COMBO PACK
WITH BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT




Universal City, California, January 26, 2021 – It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...DO THE RIGHT THING. In 1989, Academy Award® winner and visionary filmmaker Spike Lee mesmerized audiences with one of the most insightful and provocative films of its time, DO THE RIGHT THING. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment continues to celebrate diversity and Black stories by bringing one of the most thought-provoking and groundbreaking films of its time, DO THE RIGHT THING, to 4K Ultra HD for the first time on February 2, 2021. The controversial story centers around one scorching inner-city day, when racial tensions reach the boiling point in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood. Culturally significant and featuring over four hours of bonus features including a brand-new introduction by Director Spike Lee, a retrospective documentary with the original cast and crew, a feature commentary from Lee, deleted and extended scenes, DO THE RIGHT THING captures a vital look at American life. The film will also be available in 4K Ultra HD format on Digital.

DO THE RIGHT THING’s honesty, courage and original perspective on American race relations earned two Academy Award® nominations, including Best Original Screenplay. A powerhouse ensemble cast creates a gallery of unforgettable characters, with standout performances by Danny Aiello (Oscar® nominated for Best-Supporting Actor for his role in the film), Ossie Davis (Get On The Bus), Ruby Dee (American Gangster), Rosie Perez (Fearless), John Turturro (Barton Fink) and Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction).

DO THE RIGHT THING will be available on 4K Ultra HD combo pack, which includes 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, & Digital Code as well as on Digital
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BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD & BLU-RAY™:
Brand New Introduction by Director Spike Lee
DO THE RIGHT THING: 20 Years Later - Retrospective documentary with the cast and crew
Deleted and Extended Scenes – Eleven scenes cut from the final version of the film
Behind the Scenes - Spike Lee's personal video footage from the set of the film
Making DO THE RIGHT THING - In-depth documentary on the making of the film
Editor Barry Brown - Interview with the editor of DO THE RIGHT THING
The Riot Sequence - Storyboard gallery of the climatic riot sequence
CANNES, 1989 - Follow the film’s triumphant screening at the prestigious Cannes Film as DO THE RIGHT THING energizes and astonishes audiences with its bold message.
Trailers - Original theatrical trailer and TV spots
20th Anniversary edition feature commentary with Director Spike Lee
Feature Commentary with Director Spike Lee, Director of Photography Ernest Dickerson, Production Designer Wynn Thomas, and Actor Joie Lee



Website: https://www.uphe.com/movies/do-the-right-thing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoTheRightThingMovie

FILMMAKERS:
Actors: Spike Lee (Mookie), Danny Aiello (Sal), Ossie Davis (Da Mayor), Ruby Dee (Mother Sister), Giancarlo Esposito (Buggin Out), Bill Nunn (Radio Raheem), John Turturro (Pino), Samuel L. Jackson (Mister Senor Love Daddy), John Savage (Clifton), Rosie Perez (Tina), Martin Lawrence (Cee), Richard Edson (Vito), Miguel Sandoval (Officer Ponte)
Director: Spike Lee
Producer: Spike Lee
Screenplay: Spike Lee

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:
Street Date: February 2, 2021
Selection Number: 612142250 (US) / 61214226 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: R
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English DTS:X Master Audio and Dolby Digital 2.0 ; French European DTS Digital Surround 5.1 ; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 01:59:43

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[ToEhrIsHuman]

I ordered the SteelBook from Target

 

[B-ROLL]

I ordered the SteelBook from Target

Too bad it looks like pre-orders are excluded from the Target Circle 20% off (one-time/order ?) deal

 

[Stephen_J_H]

Wonder how long it'll take the iTunes version to upgrade to 4K.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Wonder how long it'll take the iTunes version to upgrade to 4K.

It already has a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Stephen_J_H]

It already has a couple of weeks ago.

So it has.

 

[Robert Crawford]

So it has.

You are in Canada so I don't know if it upgraded to 4K there, but it did so in the States on January 8th.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Gonna be interesting to see the color timing for the 4K: the hues of the Criterion BD or the Uni BD?

 

[Noel Aguirre]

Hopefully the hotter of the two.

 

[ghostwind]

The color grade is different than that of the Criterion BD. A lot less orange. I trust the Criterion is the accurate one, as with HDR grading you can never really know. Too bad.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

The color grade is different than that of the Criterion BD. A lot less orange. I trust the Criterion is the accurate one, as with HDR grading you can never really know. Too bad.

Do you think the 4K's coloring resembles that of the prior Uni BD?

 

[ghostwind]

Do you think the 4K's coloring resembles that of the prior Uni BD?

The prior BD is included so I just looked quickly - that one is way off. The 4K UHD is a lot closer to the Criterion grade, and the HDR adds great depth to the image, but it's still not the same. You'd have to look and see for yourself. It's a great looking disc overall, a lot of depth from the HDR, just better, but I do believe Criterion has the correct grade. Not sure if the DP was involved in this or not.

 

[titch]

The prior BD is included so I just looked quickly - that one is way off. The 4K UHD is a lot closer to the Criterion grade, and the HDR adds great depth to the image, but it's still not the same. You'd have to look and see for yourself. It's a great looking disc overall, a lot of depth from the HDR, just better, but I do believe Criterion has the correct grade. Not sure if the DP was involved in this or not.

Ernest Dickerson supervised the Criterion master.

 

[ghostwind]

Ernest Dickerson supervised the Criterion master.

Yes, I meant not sure if he was involved in the HDR grade. He signed off on the 4K master used by Criterion for the 1080p BD. This disc is from that same 4K master, but was he consulted on the grade?

 

[Colin Jacobson]

The prior BD is included so I just looked quickly - that one is way off. The 4K UHD is a lot closer to the Criterion grade, and the HDR adds great depth to the image, but it's still not the same. You'd have to look and see for yourself. It's a great looking disc overall, a lot of depth from the HDR, just better, but I do believe Criterion has the correct grade. Not sure if the DP was involved in this or not.

Uni sent out a form to let me request the 4K but I didn't actually receive a copy - dunno if I ever will!

Will check it out if they do, but if not... I'll stick with my Criterion BD!