Director Peter Weir’s groundbreaking film, The Truman Show, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The movie, starring Jim Carrey, was a box office success, earning over $264 million worldwide and garnering a 95% fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. To mark the occasion, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing a newly remastered version of the film on 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time ever on July 4, 2023.
The Truman Show is a complex exploration of media consumption, surveillance, and reality TV that was ahead of its time and even more relevant today. The movie tells the story of Truman Burbank, a man whose life is a nonstop TV show. Truman is unaware that his quaint hometown is a giant studio set run by a visionary creator (Ed Harris), that the people living and working there are Hollywood actors, and that even his incessantly bubbly wife (Laura Linney) is a contract player. Gradually, Truman gets wise, and his response leaves viewers laughing, crying, and cheering like few films ever have.
The new 4K version of The Truman Show has been fully remastered using scans of the original negative, with the approval of Weir. The film is presented with Dolby Vision™ high dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos® audio for a truly immersive experience. The 4K Ultra HD two-disc set includes the film on both 4K Ultra HD Disc and on Blu-ray™, along with access to a digital copy of the film and legacy bonus content on Blu-ray.
The bonus content includes a two-part documentary, “How’s It Going to End? The Making of The Truman Show,” which provides an in-depth look at the making of the film. “Faux Finishing—The Visual Effects of The Truman Show” showcases the movie’s incredible visual effects, and deleted scenes offer a glimpse into what could have been. A photo gallery, theatrical trailers, and TV spots complete the package.
The Truman Show is a timeless classic that deserves a spot in every movie lover’s collection. The newly remastered version on 4K Ultra HD™ is the perfect way to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Get ready to experience Truman’s journey like never before with stunning visuals and immersive audio.
