One of the biggest films of the year is Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film. Odysseywhich brings Homer’s epic poem to life. It is difficult to overestimate the significance of the new film, since tickets for it were released a year ago and quickly sold out. While audiences are well aware of all the plot details of The Odyssey (Matt Damon) and his attempt to return home after the Trojan War, seeing Nolan’s signature cinematic flair understand that the epic encounters are more than enough reason to buy a ticket.
A portion of what constitutes expected box office receipts of Odyssey What is so impressive is that, in addition to the fact that this story is thousands of years old, the story of Odysseus has been brought to life countless times. No matter how familiar you think you are with the events Odysseyalthough perhaps you might confuse this story with what happens in Homer’s story. Iliad. The events of this story were previously brought to life in 2004, starring some of the biggest stars of the time.
Directed by Wolfgang Peterson Troy may have received mixed reviews when it was released, especially since it came out just a few years after Ridley Scott’s acclaimed film. Gladiatorbut it still earned $497.4 million worldwide. Next month Troy will be honored with a brand new limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray from Arrow Video.
While this isn’t the film’s first Blu-ray release, it marks the film’s debut in 4K Ultra HD. In addition to the theatrical cut, what makes this release even more impressive is that both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the film received a new remaster. The director’s cut is 30 minutes longer than the theatrical version, resulting in a running time of 196 minutes, including deleted, extended and edited scenes. You can see full details of the limited edition set below:
LIMITED 4K ULTRA HD CONTENTS
Brand new 4K remasters of both the director’s cut and theatrical cut of the film from the original 35mm camera negative from Arrow Films.
A collector’s booklet featuring new articles about the film by Priscilla Page and Laurie Maguire, as well as an excerpt from the original production notes.
Reversible sleeve containing original and newly created works by Peter Strain.
DISC 1: THEATER VERSION (4K ULTRA HD)
Blu-ray 4K (2160p) Ultra HD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) theatrical cut
Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless surround sound plus stereo sound
Additional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
DISC 2: DIRECTOR’S CUT (4K ULTRA HD)
Blu-ray 4K (2160p) Ultra HD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) director’s cut
Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless surround sound plus stereo sound
Additional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Troy Revisedarchival introduction by director Wolfgang Petersen.
DISC 3: EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
In Movie Experience, an archival picture-in-picture commentary on the film.
- Troy in Focusa series of archival behind-the-scenes short films
- In the thick of battlearchival behind-the-scenes featurette
- From ruins to realityarchival behind-the-scenes featurette
- Troy: Effects Odysseyarchival behind-the-scenes featurette
- Attacking Troyarchival behind-the-scenes featurette
- Gallery of Godsarchival introduction to the Greek gods
Easter Egg
Trailer
Image galleries
The timing of this new release couldn’t be better as audiences are coming out of Odyssey those wondering where the familiar scenes they were expecting were will immediately be able to view those scenes in Troy. Although it will be some time before Odyssey will receive a physical release, collectors will want to secure Troy to then save space next to it on the shelves for Odyssey.
You can pre-order the limited edition Troy now before it’s released on August 18th.
Troy
Release date
May 14, 2004
lead time
163 minutes
