Edgar Wright has made an announcement to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead. The director stated the movie, which stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, will receive a theatrical re-release in the US in late August and in the UK and Ireland in late September. The remastered version has been given Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Wright took to Instagram to share the news and express his excitement for fans to re-experience the film on the big screen. Fans have continued to support the movie over the years, keeping its legacy alive.
Shaun of the Dead helped to launch Wright’s film career back in 2004, and it has continued to be a fan favorite ever since, with a renewed interest in recent times as the 20th anniversary approached. The atmosphere of the film is enhanced with the remastering, making the experience heightened with an even more immersive feel that captures all the subtle details of the film. The remastered version will embrace some new technology to further enhance the viewing experience with precise sound and vivid colors that help to make the picture feel even more realistic.
To celebrate the occasion, the limited engagement of Shaun of the Dead will be shown exclusively at Dolby Cinema starting from August 29. Following this, the film will continue to be shown at select cinemas in the US for general public audiences. Then, Universal Pictures International will re-release the film in theatres in the UK and Ireland from September 27, where it will be available in Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos.
Wright and Pegg have maintained their excitement for Shaun of the Dead as they reminisce and talk about their experience making the film 20 years ago. The movie has lasted the test of time with fans still discovering the film for the first time regularly. Furthermore, the collection of conversations the film has sparked is nothing but a poignant proclamation of being alive for the last two decades
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