Frank Oz

21 films on Best Blurays19 in 4K2 in HD

Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor, and puppetee. He is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for directing films, including the Little Shop Of Horrors remake and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is also the operator and voice of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise.

Biography from TMDB

19 of 21 films match

By format

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The Muppet Movie (1979)

Leading role · Director: James Frawley

Video format: 4K Streaming

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Disney+ 4K Streaming

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

Leading role · Director: Frank Oz

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Sony 4K Blu-ray

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Leading role · Directors: Frank Oz & Jim Henson

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

LaserDisc

Audio Notes:

Shout! Factory's 2.0 is a downmix of the 5.1

Additional Info:

Old Sony DVD has an isolated score

3.7

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

Supporting role · Director: Brian Henson

Video format: 4K Streaming

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Theatrical Cut: Disney Blu-ray

Director's Cut: Amazon Prime 4K Streaming

Video Notes:

Disney+ versions are censored

Best Audio:

Director's Cut: Disney LaserDisc

Additional Info:

The director's cut includes the song "When Love is Gone"

4.1

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Supporting role · Director: George Lucas

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly & Video:

High seas for recreated Theatrical Cut or HDTV rip

Video Notes:

Disney 4K Blu-ray is a mediocre upscale.

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

3.1

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Supporting role · Director: George Lucas

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

4K · Disappointing

Best English-Friendly & Video:

High seas for recreated Theatrical Cut or HDTV rip

Video Notes:

Disney 4K Blu-ray is a mediocre upscale.

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

4.1

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Supporting role · Director: Richard Marquand

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly & Video:

OG: "4K83" or "OTD83" on the high seas

Special Edition: "4K97_VI" or "D+97_VI" on the high seas

Upcoming Release:

2027 Original Trilogy restoration/50th anniversary rerelease clips leaked plus release confirmed

Best Audio:

OG: LaserDisc audio is the best option for the Dolby Stereo mixes (and usually included in fan restorations). There are 16mm/TV rips of the mono mixes.

Special Edition: Cinema DTS or 1997 LaserDisc for the Special Edition.

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Supporting role · Director: Irvin Kershner

4K · Disappointing

Best English-Friendly:

OG: "4K80" or "D+80" on the high seas. If not, Disney 4K Blu-ray

Special Edition: "4K97_V" or "D+97_V" on high seas.

Upcoming Release:

2027 Original Trilogy restoration/50th anniversary rerelease clips leaked plus release confirmed

Best Video:

OG: "4K80" or "D+80" on the high seas

Special Edition: "4K97_V" or "D_97_VI" on the high seas.

Video Notes:

If not, the 4K Blu-rays are generally considered an improvement over the 2011 Blu-rays. (although both restorations are DNR'ed and have issues).

Best Audio:

OG: LaserDisc audio is the best option for the Dolby Stereo mixes. 70mm six-track mix is included in 4K80 (taken from an actual 70mm print). There are 16mm rips of the mono mix.

Special Edition: Cinema DTS or 1997 LaserDisc for the Special Edition.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Small role · Director: John Landis

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly, Video & Audio:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

Trading Places (1983)

Small role · Director: John Landis

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

4K · Disappointing

Best Video:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray

Video Notes:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray is disappointing

3.6

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Small role · Director: George Lucas

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

4K · Disappointing

Best English-Friendly & Video:

High seas for the recreated Theatrical Cut

Video Notes:

Disney 4K Blu-ray is disappointing

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

2000 Japan LaserDisc AC3 audio

Knives Out (2019)

Small role · Director: Rian Johnson

4K · Solid

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Lionsgate 4K Blu-ray

4.0

Labyrinth (1986)

Small role · Director: Jim Henson

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Shout! Factory replacement 4K Blu-ray

Sources: lddb.com (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

Shout! Factory doesn't have the low-pass filter that's on the Sony US 4K Blu-ray from 2021 with Dolby Vision (or the worse HDR10 only release from 2016). Shout! Factory retains more high-frequency grain and detail.

Best Audio:

Embassy Home Entertainment JPN LaserDisc or 1999 Sony US DVD 2.0