Crocodile Dundee I & II (1986 & 1988) 4K UHD (Winkler Film)

[nicwood]

These will be two separate 4K + BD releases in standard cases.







JPC updated specs and they’re listing Dolby Vision, German and English Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and 2.0 audio for both. A small selection of extras is included.

Order Part I. Runtime 95 minutes.

Order Part II.

Release date: November 13.

[drush9999]

I'll wait for Paramount to punt them out in the US if uncut International Cut at the very least. I have a feeling these "independent" labels getting them like Signature in the UK means the new Encore cut.

[andreasy969]

States Encore Cut here: https://collectors-junkies.com/croco...november-2025/

[bigrob]

artwork up here

https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/movie/detai...partner.jpc.de

[DawnShadow]

At least this might be a 4K of the sequel that’s authored properly with HDR and Dolby Vision.

[TheHutt]

There's a statement from the German label boss:

Hello xxx,

Thank you for your message. I just saw the discussion. First of all, I would like to mention that we are very happy to be able to release both parts of Crocodile Dundee in 4K. The restoration took two years and the result is really good. From now on, there will only be one version of Crocodile Dundee, namely the version approved by Paul Hogan without the two short scenes where he grabs someone between the legs in the bar and at the party. We tried everything to release the original version with the two scenes, but Paul Hogan would not approve it. He said it was either that or the film could not be released. And it's not just Paul Hogan, but also the director and the production company who only want to see the film released in its current version. Personally, I would have preferred to release both versions and let fans choose which one they wanted to see. However, I don't think the film has lost any of its impact in its current form, as it's not actual scenes that are missing, just a few short shots. We have been able to include some great bonus material, including the new cinema documentary Love of an Icon, which has just been released in Australian cinemas. We have also produced German and English Dolby Atmos and 5.1 audio tracks (the original stereo mix is also included). I hope this is some small compensation.

Best regards,

Gerhard Winkler

Hallo xxx,

Danke für deine Nachricht. Ich habe die Diskussion gerade gesehen. Zuerst möchte ich mal erwähnen, dass wir uns sehr freuen, dass wir beide Teile von Crocodile Dundee in 4K veröffentlichen können. Die Restaurierung hat 2 Jahre lang gedauert und das Ergebnis ist echt gut. Es gibt ab jetzt nur mehr eine Fassung von Crocodile Dundee, und zwar die von Paul Hogan genehmigte Fassung ohne die beiden kurzen Einstellungen wo er in der Bar und bei der Party jemanden zwischen die Beine greift. Wir haben alles versucht auch die ursprüngliche Fassung mit den beiden Einstellungen zu veröffentlichen aber Paul Hogan genehmigt es nicht. Er meinte entweder so oder der Film kann nicht veröffentlicht werden. Und es ist nicht nur Paul Hogan, sondern auch der Regisseur und die Produktionsfirma, welche den Film nur mehr in der jetzigen Fassung veröffentlicht sehen wollen. Mir wäre es persönlich lieber gewesen wir könnten beide Fassungen veröffentlichen und die Fans können auswählen, welche Fassung sie sehen wollen. Ich finde jedoch, dass der Film in der jetzigen Fassung nichts an Wirkung verloren hat, es handelt sich ja nicht um wirkliche Szenen die fehlen, sondern nur um kurze Einstellungen. Wir haben dafür tolles Bonusmaterial inkludieren können, den neuen Kinodokumentarfilm Love of an Icon, der gerade in Australien im Kino anlief. Außerdem haben wir deutsche und englische Dolby Atmos und 5.1 Tonspuren hergestellt (der Originalstereomix ist auch inkludiert). Ich hoffe das ist eine kleine Entschädigung.

Beste Grüße,

Gerhard Winkler

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by TheHutt

There's a statement from the German label boss:

“(the original stereo mix is also included)“

Ehhhh, not if you’ve cut bits out of it to mirror the Encore Cut, Gerhard.

[Streetlight]

Originally Posted by TheHutt

There's a statement from the German label boss:

Have they asked them about the Australian Cut scenes?

[The Hornets]

Originally Posted by Streetlight

Have they asked them about the Australian Cut scenes?

Why would they.

The 4K restoration was of the International version from which the two scenes have been cut to make the Encore cut. That’s all we’re getting on UHD in Australia, Germany and U.K. to date.

Don’t think anyone’s restored the Australian theatrical version and that was never released overseas as Paramount have the rights and did their own cut.

[DawnShadow]

The director doesn’t really agree with the decision. Paramount is cool.

[garyd97]

I will just stick with blu-ray if only this butchered cut is available on 4k.

[CouncilSpectre]

Encore Cut...



F*** that.

[Driver78]

I'll stick with the Blu-ray of the first film. That way I remain in control of the version I want to watch. I will not support unnecessary imposed censorship.

[RossyG]

I wish the various boutique labels when told it was the butchered cut or nothing had told them to **** off and not bothered with it.

[Sky_Captain]

Mein Gott.

[Fat Phil]

I can only hope the sales of Crocodile Dundee II dwarf that of the first movie to clearly illustrate to these people just how foolish it was to try and suppress the theatrical cut.

[Markgway]

With all due disrespect to the label, I would've passed rather than take on the Encore Cut (and BTW, Encore means something the people want more of, not less!)

[Maggot]

Originally Posted by Markgway

With all due disrespect to the label, I would've passed rather than take on the Encore Cut (and BTW, Encore means something the people want more of, not less!)

BINGO! The misuse of the word "Encore". Makes me think of The Joker in "The Dark Knight", when he tells Batman......"Very Poor Choice of Words"

[RossyG]

Should be called the “We’re scared of a few thousand neurotic overgrown theatre kids with nose piercings on Twitter who won’t buy this either way” edition.

[Nitroes]

Now on Amazon https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FQ22F44X/

No sale for me **** 'em.