The Muppets Take Manhattan Commands the Spotlight in 4K Ultra HD

Few did the timeworn Hollywood plot of “hey, guys, let’s put on a show!” better than the Muppets, and their ultimate realization of that underdog scenario is probably 1984's Broadway fantasy The Muppets Take Manhattan—the third feature they starred in after The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and the latest in the series to get a 4K Ultra HD release.

The film, which introduced the idea of the Muppet Babies, featured Kermit and Miss Piggy’s maybe real wedding (depends who you ask; the bride would definitely say it’s legally binding), and boasted what’s still one of the all-time great Muppets celebrity cameos (Joan Rivers forever), is being “remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision, plus all-new Dolby Atmos immersive audio 4K picture and Atmos sound mix approved by director Frank Oz.” You’ll be able to see every nubbin of felt on Kermit’s face, and practically feel the sting of Piggy’s signature karate chop.

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