It's official. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has just set Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey for release on 4K Ultra HD on Oct. 30, 2018 (SRP $41.99).
The new 4K UHD presentation will feature high dynamic range in both HDR10 and Dolby Vision, with an image newly mastered from the original 65mm camera negative.
The 4K disc will also include both a remixed and restored 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, as well as the original 1968 6-track 70mm theatrical audio mix (also in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio format).
This will be a 3-disc set, with the film in 4K UHD, a movie Blu-ray Disc of the film (also remastered from the new 4K presentation), a special features Blu-ray Disc, and a Digital Copy. The packaging will include a collectible booklet and art cards featuring iconic images from the film.
Gilbert Member
Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
posted 06-22-2018 01:18 PM
This is a MUST Have for me. By the way, I put together a fairly elaborate 50th anniversary exhibit honoring 2001: A Space Odyssey in Carrollton, Georgia. It was on display from April 3 to May 3.
cspg Member
Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
posted 06-22-2018 01:24 PM
I've picked this from the Isle of Man stamps.
For every 2001: A Space Odyssey enthusiast, this is a collectors dream! Inside the Monolith 2001 Black Box will await a mountain of movie memorabilia, guaranteed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of this iconic movie in the most special way possible.
AlanC Member
Posts: 147 From: Scotland Registered: Nov 2014
posted 06-22-2018 05:26 PM
I got the stamps as well, but haven't studied them for the "secret message" yet!
Looking forward to getting this new release too.
GenXApollo Member
Posts: 19 From: DFW, Texas Registered: May 2014
posted 06-26-2018 10:05 PM
Did they do any CGI enhancements or manipulations?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-26-2018 10:45 PM
The film is presented as it was originally seen, mastered from the 65mm original camera negative. Quoting Christopher Nolan, who worked with Warner Bros. on the release:
4K UHD allows the closest recreation of viewing the original film print in your own home. Kubrick's masterpiece was originally presented on large format film and the deeper color palette and superior resolution comes closest to matching the original analogue presentation.
Jonnyed Member
Posts: 396 From: Dumfries, VA, USA Registered: Aug 2014
posted 06-29-2018 07:19 PM
In addition to the "the deeper color palette and superior resolution," I'm also really looking forward to the superb sound quality. The soundtrack to "2001: A Space Odyssey" is outstanding — recall Strauss's "Also sprach Zarathustra," and go from there!
posted 06-21-2018 06:00 PM
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