Cameron Crowe‘s classic 2000 film Almost Famous is 21 years old this year. This is such a great movie, and it’s easily my favorite Cameron Crowe film. Paramount Pictures is releasing the film in 4K Ultra HD and in a New Limited Edition Blu-ray this month, and it features both the theatrical cut and “bootleg” director’s cut.
The new release is loaded with lots of cool special features and extra stuff as well as some deleted scenes. One of those deleted scenes has been released a shared thanks to /Film. You can watch that deleted scene below.
Crowe said in a statement, “We are extremely proud to revisit Almost Famous with a very special bounty of goodness. For the first time, we’ve created a Deluxe Soundtrack that features nearly every song from the film, along with Nancy Wilson’s wonderfully evocative score. We’re also thrilled to finally preserve both versions of the film, along with a collection of rare new bonus features, on these beautiful new 4K and Blu-ray releases as part of Paramount Presents. Long live physical media!”
The 4K release has been remastered in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and HDR-10 for ultra-vivid picture quality. The limited-edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook includes both the original theatrical cut (plus access to a digital copy) and the Bootleg cut, along with new bonus content “offering a backstage pass into the creative process through a new interview with Crowe, extended scenes, rock-school sessions, a look at the casting and costumes, and more.”
The movie is the semi-autobiographical odyssey of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit), whose writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater (Billy Crudup, Jason Lee). Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous experience of all—love.
Almost Famous is coming to 4K on July 13, 2021.