Press Release USHE Press Release: Oppenheimer (2023) (4k UHD Combo) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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​ ​ ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S $942 MILLION GLOBAL BLOCKBUSTER EVENT PREMIERES AT HOME​ ​

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​ GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE CAST AND FILMMAKERS WITH MORE THAN THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES THAT TAKE YOU BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MAKING OF THIS EPIC FILM “ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE CENTURY” – CHICAGO SUN-TIMES YOURS TO OWN ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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​ Universal City, California, October 17, 2023 – From celebrated writer and director Christopher Nolan comes the must-see cinematic masterpiece about the man and the moment that changed the world forever. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, OPPENHEIMER will be available to own just in time for the holidays on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, & Digital on November 21, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Delve deeper into the unparalleled filmmaking behind OPPENHEIMER with an extensive collection of special features, including the global debut of “The Story of Our Time: The Making of Oppenheimer.” This 70+ minute immersive piece showcases exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and extensive interviews with Nolan and his creative collaborators, offering unrestricted access inside the process, performances, effects, music and artistry responsible for this extraordinary film. Additional features include the NBC News companion documentary, “To End All War: Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb,” as well as a “Trinity Anniversary Panel Discussion” featuring a panel moderated by Emmy® -winning journalist Chuck Todd, with Christopher Nolan, Nobel® Prize winner Dr. Kip Throne; world-renowned physicist Dr. Carlo Rovelli; Dr. Thom Mason, director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, on which the film is based. Watch Nolan’s cinematic vision come alive on 4K Ultra HD with vibrant visuals, four-times-sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and multi-channel audio that delivers an enveloping sound. Plus, the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs are uniquely designed to include mixed 2.20 and 1.78 aspect ratios that enables viewers to experience the shift in aspect ratio as viewed in select theatrical locations, for the ultimate in-home viewing. Written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER, thrusts audiences into the mind of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), whose landmark work as the director of the Manhattan Project’s Los Alamos Laboratory created the first atomic bomb. An unprecedented cinematic event, OPPENHEIMER features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Oscar® winner1 Matt Damon, Oscar® nominee2 Robert Downey Jr., Oscar® nominee3Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and Oscar® winners Casey Affleck4, Rami Malek5 and Kenneth Branagh6. The film was produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Nolan’s films, including Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $6 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars® and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations. Nolan’s creative production team includes Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema, Production Designer Ruth De Jong, Editor Jennifer Lame, Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick, Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Jackson and Special Effects Supervisor Scott Fisher. The score is composed by Oscar® winner7 Ludwig Göransson. OVER THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER* NOW I AM BECOME DEATH - The cast, crew and producers join Christopher Nolan in sharing the personal stories that made them passionate about the project's ambitious design for bridging multiple genres. THE LUMINARIES - OPPENHEIMER's all-star cast discusses how they synthesize the script's dramatic narrative with the real lives of historical figures to embody their complex characters. THE MANHATTAN PROJECT - To visualize Oppenheimer's ability to see different dimensions and to recreate the historic Trinity test, filmmakers developed unique techniques to craft stunning effects without using CGI. THE DEVIL OF DETAILS - A look at how production designer Ruth De Jong and team recreated the entire town of Los Alamos with period-accurate props, spectacular sets and painstaking attention to authenticity. WALKING A MILE - Costume and makeup craftspeople populate OPPENHEIMER's immersive environments with iconic figures by utilizing thousands of pieces of clothing and cutting-edge prosthetic applications. CAN YOU HEAR MUSIC? - Working closely with Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson composes a deeply personal, historically expansive score ranging from the organic to the alien to accompany the visual landscape. WE CAN PERFORM THIS MIRACLE - Christopher Nolan's closest collaborators demonstrate how his artistic vision creates camaraderie that drives his talented crew to continue breaking new ground in filmmaking. TRAILERS INNOVATIONS IN FILM: 65MM BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM IN OPPENHEIMER - FotoKem opens the door to its film labs, where new technologies are invented for using color and black & white 65mm film to visualize OPPENHEIMER's dual timelines while pushing the format further forward. MEET THE PRESS Q&A PANEL: OPPENHEIMER - Chuck Todd moderates a conversation where Christopher Nolan, author Kai Bird, and physicists Dr. Kip Thorne, Dr. Thom Mason and Dr. Carlo Rovelli reflect on the fascinating science and doomsday concerns OPPENHEIMER illustrates onscreen. TO END ALL WAR: OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB - Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria. *Also available on participating Digital platforms FILMMAKERS Written for the Screen and Directed By: Christopher Nolan Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck with Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh Music By: Ludwig Göransson Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick Editor: Jennifer Lame ACE Production Designer: Ruth De Jong Director of Photography: Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC, FSF, NSC Executive Producers: J. David Wargo, James Woods, Thomas Hayslip Produced By: Emma Thomas p.g.a, Charles Roven p.g.a, Christopher Nolan p.g.a Based on the Book: “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD: Street Date: November 21, 2023 UPC Number: 191329253120 (US) / 191329253144 (CDN) Layers: BD 100 Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78 Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1) Film Run Time: 3 hours TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM: Street Date: November 21, 2023 UPC Number: 191329253045 (US) / 191329253052 (CDN) Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78 Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1) Film Run Time: 3 hours TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: November 21, 2023 UPC Number: 191329253113 (US) / 191329252864 (CDN) Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.20:1 Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language Languages/Subtitles: English, Complex Mandarin, Korean and Latin American Spanish Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature) Film Run Time: 3 hours

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[Sam Favate]

It always makes me happy to see trailers listed among the extras.

Day one.

 

[Robert Crawford]

It always makes me happy to see trailers listed among the extras.

Day one.

The same here!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

My first planned disc purchase this year!

(seriously, outside of buying HEAT 4k when it went on sale for $5)

 

[Jeff Cooper]

Ooooh, Nov 21st, Oppenhiemer / Saw double feature! Sawppenhiemer?

 

[Malcolm R]

Interesting only 5.1 audio on all formats. But they're including the shifting aspect ratios on 4K and Blu.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Interesting only 5.1 audio on all formats. But they're including the shifting aspect ratios on 4K and Blu.

Didn't notice that. Thanks for clarifying.

It has been discussed on this forum many times about Nolan not using Dolby Atmos in his film presentations.

However, odd that 7.1 would not be an option here.

 

[JoshZ]

Didn't notice that. Thanks for clarifying.

It has been discussed on this forum many times about Nolan not using Dolby Atmos in his film presentations.

However, odd that 7.1 would not be an option here.

Nolan doesn't even like 5.1. He wants most sound to come from the front of the room.

 

[JohnRice]

Nolan is definitely a quirky guy.

 

[RichMurphy]

Given my constant image height projection setup, I might just opt for the DVD, especially since 5.1 sound is the only option on all three formats. As I recall, the 70mm non-Imax presentation I saw theatrically also had a constant image size.

 

[Bartman]

Nolan doesn't even like 5.1. He wants most sound to come from the front of the room.

Has Nolan ever explained his preference? I have this preference too but in my case it's because I have hearing loss & the fewer the distractions (LFE, surrounds) the better!

 

[John Skoda]

Saw this in a very nice 70mm presentation (not IMAX) and liked it, but distinctly remember thinking afterwards that I didn't need to see it again.

 

[jayembee]

I'm amazed that they're releasing it on disc and digital on the same day.

What demonic force has possessed them?

 

[JoshZ]

Has Nolan ever explained his preference? I have this preference too but in my case it's because I have hearing loss & the fewer the distractions (LFE, surrounds) the better!

I don't recall seeing anything from Nolan himself, but around the time Interstellar came out, one of his sound mixers gave an interview (I don't still have a link, sorry) explaining that Nolan does not like surround sound and prefers a "wall of sound" coming from the screen.

 

[Keith Cobby]

Saw this in a very nice 70mm presentation (not IMAX) and liked it, but distinctly remember thinking afterwards that I didn't need to see it again.

I felt like this after seeing Titanic. My expectations for Oppenheimer weren't quite realised and I will watch it again before committing to a disc.

 

[WillG]

Knew it was a long shot, but was hoping that the 15/70 IMAX version would be included as well. Oh well

 

[Jake Lipson]

I'm surprised this wasn't released today to coincide with Barbie again.

I'm amazed that they're releasing it on disc and digital on the same day. What demonic force has possessed them?

I'm guessing Christopher Nolan probably requested this.

Knew it was a long shot, but was hoping that the 15/70 IMAX version would be included as well. Oh well

I'm sure this disc represents exactly how Nolan wants the film to be available in homes. I'm not a huge fan of variable aspect ratios, but we know from the home releases of his previous films that this is how he likes it.

Saw this in a very nice 70mm presentation (not IMAX) and liked it, but distinctly remember thinking afterwards that I didn't need to see it again.

I agree. I wouldn't necessarily mind seeing it again, but it isn't a film I would want to watch repeatedly. I respect it and appreciate how well-crafted it is. I don't think an Oppenheimer movie could be better than this one. But given the serious subject matter, it's not something I would revisit much. I'm much more likely to want to pull out something more fun for rewatches.

As I recall, the 70mm non-Imax presentation I saw theatrically also had a constant image size.

It did. This is the same way I saw it. The shifting ratio version was for IMAX because it was filmed with their cameras. I'm pretty sure anyone who saw it in a non-IMAX venue would have had a consistent ratio.

 

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[Malcolm R]

I'm surprised this wasn't released today to coincide with Barbie again.

Nolan's deal with Universal for the film reportedly included a 100-day theatrical window, so I don't think they could release it too much earlier than they are. Released July 21, today wouldn't yet be 90 days.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

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