Age of The Nerd
It’s been 40 years since the iconic musical Grease had audiences singing and dancing to every song when it hit the big screen. The film would put John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John on the map for good as the memorable duo Danny and Sandy. The musical made $8,941,717, on June 18th 1978 with a wide release. It is currently the second highest-grossing musical. Now the film is 40 and celebrating with a first time ever 4K Ultra release and Blu-ray combo pack which includes a Rydell High yearbook.
Featuring an explosion of song and dance, as well as star-making performances from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Grease made an indelible impact on popular culture. 40 years later, the film remains an enduring favorite as legions of new fans discover the memorable moments, sensational soundtrack and classic love story. Boasting unforgettable songs including “Greased Lightnin,” “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “Summer Nights,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Beauty School Drop Out” and, of course, “Grease,” the film is a timeless feel-good celebration.
Paramount worked with director Randal Kleiser to restore Grease to its original vibrancy with the highest quality sound, picture resolution and color. The original negative was scanned and received extensive clean up and color correction using previously unavailable digital restoration tools such as high dynamic range technology. In addition, the audio was enhanced from a six-track mix created for an original 70mm release, giving the music more clarity. The resulting picture and sound create an exceptional home viewing experience.
