Amadeus 4K UHD (1984) (40th Anniversary Edition) Feb 25

[Pieter V]

Amadeus 4K UHD (1984) 4K Blu-ray

Amadeus 4K Blu-ray

Amadeus 4K Blu-ray CE Steelbook

Amadeus 4K Blu-ray CE Steelbook

Amadeus 4K Blu-ray CE Steelbook

[dressedtokill]

There goes that theory that Criterion was releasing it.

[Jorvic]

Excellent news.

Day one purchase. Will be keeping my Steelbook too though.

[James Luckard]

The world premiere of the restoration is a week from today (Friday).

I suspect there will be some sort of announcement about the US release either there, or timed to the event.

I bought a ticket on the Academy Museum website as soon as they went on sale, they were only like $10. I'll report back after the event.

[MegatronX]

Theatrical cut?

[7Mile]

I rarely b**** about cover art, but this time I really hope they keep the same artwork.

[CreasyBear]

Finally! It better have both cuts!

[SpacemanDoug]

Originally Posted by MegatronX

Theatrical cut?

I believe the upcoming premiere of the 4K remaster was claimed to be the theatrical cut

[nicwood]

We won at long last. Hopefully Warner will give their all for this masterpiece and include original audio as well.

Regarding the cuts, yes, they apparently only restored the theatrical cut. Larry Karaszewski, collaborator of Milos Forman, claimed this on X/Twitter a few months ago.

[heineken]

As a fan of classical music, this will be a blind buy for me. I held out because of the MIA theatrical cut.

Now bring on Immortal Beloved, Sony!

[SpacemanDoug]

Originally Posted by nicwood

We won at long last. Hopefully Warner will give their all for this masterpiece and include original audio as well.

Regarding the cuts, yes, they apparently only restored the theatrical cut. Larry Karaszewski, collaborator of Milos Forman, claimed this on X/Twitter a few months ago.

it makes perfect sense since the negative conform would obviously be the theatrical cut, if they wanted to remaster the director's cut they'd have to find the extra material and remaster that too, which quite possibly Warner didn't want to do, especially if the negative no longer exists and only an interpositive does for the extra scenes

[MartinScorsesefan]

As long as the theatrical cut is included then I’m good.

[Matt89]

I think it will probably be the theatrical cut, no? Similar to WB's release of The Exorcist last year, this would be the 40th anniversary of the theatrical cut so my guess is we're either getting both cuts or just the theatrical.

But yeah, day one. Fantastic film.

[James Luckard]

The announcement for the screening next week confirms it's the theatrical cut that was restored.

"Original theatrical release version 4k restoration by The Academy Film Archive and The Saul Zaentz Co. with restoration funding provided by Teatro Della Pace Films."

https://www.academymuseum.org/en/pro...c-08e3b63fa8ce

Running time matches the theatrical cut, as does the PG rating.

The extended cut is rated R, due to the added nudity.

[Kyle15]

Need the director's cut. Oopsy daisy!

[sfmarine]

Excited for this! It will likely only be the theatrical. I would prefer both but it is what it is.

[vinvanveen]

It’s always such a joy to see one of my most-wanted titles announced.

[tonylopez]

Day one.

[sheri1983]

Easily Day 1, Theatrical Cut and hopefully original cover art and no complaints.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

There goes that theory that Criterion was releasing it.

I always questioned whether the Saul Zaentz Co. / Warner relationship agreement would allow a 3rd party license, so not too surprising to see it stay with Warner.

Hopefully they tackle One Flew Oved the Cuckoo's Nest for a 4K UHD release next.