20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be releasing the first ever Academy Award Winner for Best Picture Sunrise to Blu-ray on January 14, 2014. The film starred George O'Brien and Janet Gaynor. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be provided by an Original Fox Movietone Score DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0, Olympia Chamber Orchestra Score Composed and Conducted by Timothy Brock track. Below are the official details:
F.W. Murnau’s story of betrayal and redemption earned Oscars® at the first Academy Awards® ceremony in 1929 for the most “Unique and Artistic Picture,” Best Actress (Janet Gaynor) and Best Cinematography. The love and loyalty of a farmer and his wife are put to the ultimate test in this classic silent film. Sunrise used the groundbreaking Fox Movietone sound system, making it one of the first studio films with a true soundtrack, featuring music and sound effects.
* Original Fox Movietone Version and European Silent Version
* Commentary by ASC Cinematographer John Bailey
* Outtakes with Commentary by John Bailey
* Original Theatrical Trailer
* Original Scenario by Carl Mayer with Annotations by F.W. Murnau
* Original Sunrise Screenplay
* Restoration Notes