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We’ve got a mix of great new and catalog release news to share with you all today here at The Bits, right after we mention a trio of new disc reviews we’ve just shared. Today we have…
Dennis’ thoughts on Amanda and Michael Drexton’s Sour Party (2023) on Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment, as well as Clarence Brown’s Intruder in the Dust (1949) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.
And Stuart’s thoughts on John Ford’s 7 Women (1966) on Blu-ray, also from the Warner Archive Collection.
Now then… let’s get right into the good stuff: Our friends at Paramount are finally going to be releasing Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report (2002) in 4K Ultra HD and 4K Steelbook format on 12/9 (SRP $30.00 and 36.99)! Look for the 4K disc to include Dolby Vision HDR and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, plus all of the legacy special features on a Blu-ray bonus disc. You can see the cover artwork at left and also below the break. [Read on here...]
We’ve got a bunch more new disc reviews for you today, including…
Tim’s thoughts on Larry Cohen’s The Stuff (1985) and Stephen Hopkins’ Lost in Space (1998) both in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video, as well as Lau Kar-leung’s My Young Auntie (1981) on Blu-ray from Arrow’s Shawscope: Volume Two Blu-ray box set.
Stephen’s take on Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy (1978) in 4K Ultra HD from both Imprint Films and Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
And Stuart’s look at Martin Ritt’s Hud (1963) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films and Junya Satō’s Proof of the Man (1977) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video.
More reviews are coming next week, so be sure to check back for them.
Now then, the big news today is that our friends at Arrow Video have officially announced their December Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD slate, and it’s another good one. [Read on here...]
First thought, we have more new disc reviews for you, including…
My take on James Gunn’s Superman (2025) in 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros.
Tim’s thoughts on George P. Cosmatos’ Cobra (1986) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video.
Dennis’ look at Fritz Lang’s You Only Live Once (1937) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films, as well as Norman Taurog’s That Midnight Kiss (1949) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.
Stuart’s take on Richard Thorpe’s Knights of the Round Table (1953) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection and Otto Preminger’s Bonjour Tristesse (1958) on Blu-ray from Indicator, as well as Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski’s new book Godzilla: The First 70 Years (2025) from Abrams.
And finally, Stephen’s thoughts on Michael Mann’s The Keep (1983) as release in 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition by Imprint Films, and also Peter Yates’ Krull (1983) on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Whew!
Now then, the big piece of news today is that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially set Joseph Kosinski’s F1: The Movie (2025) for Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release on 10/7. The film is already available for Digital sale on all major platforms. [Read on here...]
Afternoon, friends! We’re starting today with more new disc reviews as always, including…
Tim’s look at Hanna-Barbera’s animated Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles: The Complete Series (1966-67) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.
Stephen’s thoughts on Sean S. Cunningham’s DeepStar Six (1989) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, as well as KLSC’s Blu-ray double feature of Wayne Wang’s Smoke (1995) and Paul Aster’s Blue in the Face (1995).
Dennis’ look at William D. Russell’s Dear Ruth (1947) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
And Stuart’s take on Alexander Hall’s Exclusive (1937) and James P. Hogan’s The Farmer’s Daughter (1940) both on Blu-ray also from KL Studio Classics.
Now then, the big news today is that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is soon to announce the Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD release of Joseph Kosinski’s F1: The Movie (2025) on 10/7. No official press release has yet been issued, however online retailers (including Amazon) are now taking pre-orders for the title. You can see the final cover art at left and also below the break. [Read on here...]
We have sort of a big day on the release news front, both good and bad, so I’ll get into that in just a minute.
But first as always, we have a couple more new disc reviews, including…
Stuart’s look at William Conrad’s Brainstorm (1965) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.
And Stephen’s thoughts on Wim Verstappen’s Dakota (1974) on Blu-ray from Cult Epics.
Now then, the first piece of big news today is that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced the 4K Ultra HD release of the Apple TV+ original series Ted Lasso on 11/11! This is indeed the complete series, which is officially titled Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way. All 34 episodes will be includes with Dolby Vision HDR.
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios and Disney have officially set Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) for Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release on 10/14, with the Digital release due on 9/23. Note that the 4K Ultra HD release will include Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. [Read on here...]