The Muppetshave seen their fair share of big-screen adventures, but none entirely beat their outing to New York with the 1984 release ofThe Muppets Take Manhattan. Now fans can soon bring home the classic film in a stunning new remaster asThe Muppets Take Manhattanis coming to 4K Ultra HD on October 24.
Alongside the 4K remaster of the film, the upcoming Blu-ray release will also include a plethora of additional bonus content, such as a brand-new feature commentary from directorFrank Oz, alongside an interview with the late, greatJim Henson. The upcoming release of the movie will also include “Muppetisms,” a featurette centered on classic characters Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Pepe, and Fozzie Bear.
The upcoming 4K release of the film will be the first in theMuppets franchiseto receive the 4K treatment. However, it remains to be seen if additional films will be arriving in the physical format, especially as other studios,such as Disney, have distributed subsequent films. Despite that, fans will, at the very least, get to see the often overlooked installment of the franchise in a way no other movie in the series has looked before, with stunning high dynamic range.
Nearly 40 Years Later, ‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ Remains a Classic in the Franchise
The Muppets Take Manhattancenters on the titular characters, who embark to New York City to kick off their play “Manhattan Melodies” on Broadway. However, when no one is willing to produce the play for them, it’s up to Kermit to take matters into his own hands to ensure that the show will live on. The film is directed by Oz, who co-writes the screenplay for the film alongsideTom PatchettandJay Tarses.David Lazerserves as a producer on the project, with Henson attached as an executive producer. The movie features theguest appearancesofArt Carney,James Coco,Dabney Coleman,Gregory Hines,LindaLavin, andJoan Rivers, withMuppet performers includingHenson, Oz,Dave Goelz,Steve Whitmire,Richard Hunt, andJerryNelson.
The 4K Ultra HD release ofThe Muppets Take Manhattanhits shelves on October 24.
