Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that director Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning drama Whiplash starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons will be available to own for the first time on 4K UHD Blu-Ray on September 22nd. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards with wins in Editing, Sound Mixing and Supporting Actor for Simmons.
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Synopsis: The modern classic, written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Damien Chazelle and starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons in an Oscar®-winning performance, is newly remastered in stunning 4K with High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos audio. The 4K Ultra HD release also includes the film and special features on Blu-ray, plus a digital version of the film via Movies Anywhere.
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Terence Fletcher, an instructor known equally for his teaching talents and his terrifying methods, discovers Andrew and transfers him into his band. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection soon spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability and his sanity.
BLU-RAY™ BONUS MATERIALS
- Commentary with Writer/Director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons
- An Evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle
- Timekeepers: Famous Drummers Discuss Their Craft and Passion for Drumming
- Whiplash Original Short Film with Optional Commentary
- Deleted Scene
- Theatrical Trailer
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