Grease [DVD] [1978]

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Grease was originally shot on 35 mm film using Panavision cameras with anamorphic lenses. Paramount’s new 40th Anniversary Edition Ultra HD release features a new 4K scan of the original negative, followed by an extensive digital clean-up and restoration process supervised by Kleiser himself. It’s also been given new color grades for both Dolby Vision and HDR10, and is presented here on UHD in the original 2.39:1 theatrical aspect ratio. The result is very good looking indeed, about as good as one could expect given the film’s age. The image is often optically soft, particularly around the edges of the frame, and a few scenes were shot with filters to give it additional romantic quality. But on the whole the transfer features lovely detail and nicely refined texturing, particularly in skin tones and facial details. There’s a steady wash of light-to-moderate film grain that looks organic and cinematic. Contrast is excellent, with dark shadows and bright highlights (seen in gleaming chrome, car headlights, and the like). But it’s the color that really shines here, with incredible accuracy and vibrance. The High Dynamic Range helps all of this to pop off the screen with an electric but still natural appearance that really enhances the the image. a b c d e f g Callahan, Michael (January 26, 2016). "How Grease Beat the Odds and Became the Biggest Movie Musical of the 20th Century". Vanity Fair . Retrieved June 4, 2021. John Travolta and Allan Carr "Grease Day" Interview (SD 1:48) – In an archival interview from 1978, the producer of Grease interviews its star. a b "Year End Charts—Year-end Albums—The Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2007 . Retrieved December 20, 2010.

McNary, Dave (December 14, 2020). " 'Dark Knight,' 'Shrek,' 'Grease,' 'Blues Brothers' Added to National Film Registry". Variety . Retrieved December 14, 2020.Venevisión estrena 'Somos tú y yo, un nuevo día, inspirada en Grease' ". Archived from the original on June 22, 2017 . Retrieved July 30, 2016. White, Peter (June 23, 2023). " 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies', 'Star Trek: Prodigy', 'The Game' & 'Queen of the Universe' Canceled At Paramount+ As Streamer Pulls Shows From Service & Takes Content Write-Down". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 23, 2023. Alexander, Bryan (May 21, 2018). "Danny and Sandy finally get their movie-ending 'Grease' kiss, 40 years after it was cut". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 22, 2018 . Retrieved May 23, 2018. In connection with the film's 40th anniversary, Paramount released Grease on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on April 24, 2018. [63] Awards and nominations [ edit ] Award

On May 15, 2020, it was announced that CBS, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, which also owns Paramount, would air this version of the film on June 7, 2020, which was to be the date of the 74th Tony Awards, which was postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [71] Prequel [ edit ] Grease Reunion 2002 – DVD Launch Party (SD 15:13) – Highlights of the big party thrown to celebrate the movie's DVD release, including footage of Travolta and Newton-John reuniting on stage for a live performance.Grease: A Chicago Story (HD 24:30) –This brand-new featurette takes a look at the very first version of Grease to hit the stage. In the summer of 1958, local boy Danny Zuko and vacationing Australian Sandy Olsson meet at the beach and fall in love. When the summer comes to an end, Sandy frets that they may never meet again, but Danny tells her that their love is "only the beginning". Itzkoff, Dave (May 21, 2005). "The Afterlife of a Porn Star". New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. Archived from the original on October 1, 2011 . Retrieved May 8, 2011.

Grease was released in the US on VHS by Paramount Home Video in 1979, 1982, 1989, 1992 and 1994; the last VHS release was on June 23, 1998, and was titled the 20th Anniversary Edition following a theatrical re-release that March. Hermanns, Grant (October 14, 2020). "Grease Prequel Series Shifting Gears from HBO Max to Paramount+". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020 . Retrieved October 14, 2020. Grease review - Travolta and Newton-John's summer lovin' still a blast". The Guardian. April 18, 2018. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020 . Retrieved January 31, 2020. Rydell Sing-Along– A karaoke version of the movie, with lyrics provided so you can channel your inner John Travolta and/or Olivia Newton-John. Also given here is the option to jump to any one of the film's 11 songs. Missing? The theme song, "Grease" – come on! Film locations for Grease (1978)". Movie-locations.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2012 . Retrieved October 30, 2012.White points out that Grease is a mix of the musical, romcom and teen-movie genres that traditionally appeal to female audiences. It also offers a readily relatable ensemble of characters who aren’t just minor twists on the usual archetypes. There’s one character in particular, though, who provides the beating heart of the movie, and it isn’t Danny or Sandy. Louisa Lytton starred in the revival of the stage version of Grease, which toured the UK for much of 2017. “They asked me originally if I wanted to go in and sing for Sandy and I thought, I kind of always play that girl-next-door role,” she recalls. “I thought, I’d really like to go for Rizzo. Growing up watching the film, she’s most people’s favourite character and, in my mind she has the best song.” Grease was, is, and always will be a total hoot… a campy and dated one, sure, but still a hoot. If you love the film, the important thing to know is that you’ve certainly never seen it looking better than it does here on Paramount’s new 4K release. The disc carries over everything from the previous Blu-ray edition and even adds a few new features too. It’s definitely recommended for fans. Paramount's Players division have apparently been playing with the idea for some time now, and are keen to explore the couple's relationship in more detail. Stupid Question". Archives.stupidquestion.net. October 26, 2000. Archived from the original on November 30, 2007 . Retrieved August 16, 2010.