Kino Lorber bringing four Pink Panther films to 4K Blu-ray this December
Kino Lorber is releasing four Pink Panther films on 4K UHD this December. The lineup includes The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, and Revenge of the Pink Panther, each featuring new 4K restorations, HDR/Dolby Vision presentation, and extensive bonus features.
Kino Lorber has also confirmed that all four titles, along with Return of the Pink Panther, will be included in a box set scheduled for release in 2026.
Release date
December 16 on 4K UHD, with Blu-ray discs included in each.
The Pink Panther 4K UHD
Peter Sellers stars as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in Blake Edwards’ caper The Pink Panther. The story follows jewel thief Sir Charles, also known as The Phantom, as he targets the Pink Panther diamond held by Princess Dala. Cast includes David Niven, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Wagner, and Capucine.
Disc 1: 4K UHD
- Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original Technirama camera negative
- Audio commentary with director and co-writer Blake Edwards
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Triple-layered UHD100 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Disc 2: Blu-ray
- Brand New HD master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original Technirama camera negative
- Audio commentary with director and co-writer Blake Edwards
- The Pink Panther Story documentary (28:44) SD
- Behind the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon featurette (10:52) SD
- The Coolest Cat in Cortina: A Conversation with Robert Wagner featurette (10:56) SD
- An Italian Indian: The Pink Panther Princess with Claudia Cardinale featurette (11:11) SD
- Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle featurette (6:55) SD
- The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation with Bill Mason featurette (9:45) SD
- Theatrical trailer
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Dual-layered BD50 disc
- Optional English subtitles
A Shot in the Dark 4K UHD
The second film in the series reteams Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers as Clouseau, who investigates a murder at a wealthy estate while fixating on prime suspect Maria Gambrelli. Cast includes Elke Sommer, George Sanders, and Tracy Reed, with series debuts for Graham Stark, Andre Maranne, and Burt Kwouk.
Disc 1: 4K UHD
- Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Triple-layered UHD100 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Disc 2: Blu-ray
- Brand New HD master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- Back to the Start: Origin of The Pink Panther with Walter Mirisch featurette (23:10) HD
- Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews on The Dick Cavett Show (7:06) SD
- Five theatrical trailers (9:54) SD
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Dual-layered BD50 disc
- Optional English subtitles
The Pink Panther Strikes Again 4K UHD
Peter Sellers returns as Clouseau, now Chief Inspector, while Herbert Lom’s Dreyfus escapes and builds a doomsday device. Features international assassination attempts on Clouseau and an animated opening tribute sequence. Lesley-Anne Down appears, with music including the Oscar-nominated song Come to Me.
Disc 1: 4K UHD
- Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Triple-layered UHD100 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Disc 2: Blu-ray
- Brand New HD master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- Panther Musings: A Life in Films with Lesley-Anne Down featurette (21:49) HD
- A Cut Above: Editing the Pink Panther Films with Alan Jones featurette (24:31) HD
- Clouseau, the Greatest Fumbler in the World featurette (1976, 7:18) SD
- Four theatrical trailers (5:54)
- Four TV spots (2:56)
- Four radio spots (2:55)
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Dual-layered BD50 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Revenge of the Pink Panther 4K UHD
Clouseau survives a syndicate hit and goes undercover while Dreyfus investigates. The story moves to Hong Kong, with support from Cato and Simone. The score is by Henry Mancini, and Kenpo Karate master Ed Parker makes a special appearance.
Disc 1: 4K UHD
- Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary with film historian William Patrick Maynard
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Triple-layered UHD100 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Disc 2: Blu-ray
- Brand New HD master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative
- Audio commentary with film historian William Patrick Maynard
- Two theatrical trailers (3:04)
- Five TV spots (1:57)
- Five radio spots (2:21)
- 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio
- Dual-layered BD50 disc
- Optional English subtitles
Other recent 4K announcements from Kino Lorber include Dead of Night (1945) 4K UHD, Scars of Dracula (1970) 4K UHD, Walking Tall (2004) 4K UHD, and Nacho Libre (2006) 4K UHD.
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