My Two Cents
All right, we’ve got some ground to cover today here at The Bits, so first things first. We have a trio of new disc reviews for you to enjoy this afternoon, including...
Tim’s take on Amando de Ossorio’s Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) on Blu-ray from Synapse Films.
And Dennis’ thoughts on William A Wellman’s Westward the Women (1951) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection, as well as James Foley’s After Dark, My Sweet (1990) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Don’t forget, Amazon’s Prime “Big Deal” Days Sale continues until the end of the day today, so be sure to take advantage of all the great prices on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD titles, box sets, and collections. Click here and here to see what’s on sale and act fast!
For the record, some of today’s deals include...
- Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror 4K UHD (regularly $79.99) Now $29
- The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection 4K UHD (regularly $69.98) Now $38
- The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection #2 4K UHD (regularly $69.98) Now $38
- Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection 4K UHD (regularly $219) Now $94
- Batman: The Complete Animated Series Blu-ray (regularly $79) Now $24
- Superman: The Complete Animated Series Blu-ray (regularly $69) Now $19
- The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Blu-ray (regularly $49) Now $26
- Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series Blu-ray (regularly $99) Now $49
- Bonanza: The Complete Series DVD (regularly $244) Now $159
- Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy 4K UHD (regularly $55) Now $23
- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical) 4K UHD (regularly $89) Now $39
- Harry Potter: 8-Film Collection 4K UHD (regularly $178) Now $59
- Mission: Impossible 6-Movie Collection 4K UHD (regularly $83) Now $50
- The Godfather Trilogy 4K UHD (regularly $90) Now $54
- The James Bond Collection 24-Films Blu-ray (regularly $144) Now $54
So be sure to act fast if you’re interested.
Also today here at the site, we’ve got word on some long-awaited 4K Ultra HD catalog titles... [Read on here...]
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All right folks, here’s an announcement we know some of you have been waiting for…
ON DECEMBER 5, THE FINAL ADVENTURE COMES HOME!
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY ARRIVES ON 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD WITH OVER 2 HOURS OF EXTRA CONTENT!
Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Comes to Physical Media December 5 with bonus features including an exclusive new score-only version of the movie!
Also Available: Exclusive Best Buy Steelbook Design and a Walmart Exclusive Including Enamel Pin
BURBANK, CA (October 10, 2023) – From Academy Award–nominated writer-director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) comes the final chapter in the saga of one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Harrison Ford reprise his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist one last time for a “rip-roaring adventure” (Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly) full of “exciting action, wonderful banter and fantastic twists and turns” (Germain Lussier, Io9). [Read on here...]
We’ve got some interesting release news for you today, as well as updates on forthcoming 4K catalog titles we’ve been tracking for a while, and of course more new disc reviews. So let’s get to the latter first...
Our own Stephen Bjork has posted his in-depth review of Loki: The Complete First Season in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook from Marvel Studios and Disney. The short version is that the studio really does seem to have done this title right, in terms of AV quality, which bodes well for forthcoming Disney+ streaming series in 4K UHD.
Stephen has also turned in a look at Barry Levinson’s Rain Man (1988) in 4K Ultra HD from the MVD Marquee Collection.
And Stuart has delivered his take on Kino Lorber Studio Classic’s Audie Murphy Collection II on Blu-ray, which features Sierra (1950), Kansas Raiders (1950), and Destry (1954).
In terms of new release news, we’re hearing from retail sources that Universal’s forthcoming Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release of David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer (2023) will arrive in stores on 12/19.
Lionsgate has also delayed their 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release of Jean-Luc Godard’s Contempt (1963) from 9/26 to 10/24. Adjust your plans accordingly. [Read on here...]
Afternoon, Bits readers!
As some of you might recall, several weeks ago here at the site we mentioned that Lionsgate was going to be bringing Christopher Cain’s ever-popular western Young Guns (1988) to the 4K Ultra HD format on 12/5.
Well... low and behold, the studio has now officially announced it!
So here are all the confirmed details, including the complete disc A/V specs as well as a list of the special features that you’ll find in the package.
Note that you will also find both the wide release 4K UHD cover artwork, and your first look at the Best Buy-exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook art, below the break.
Timed to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this iconic modern western, Young Guns will be released in a wide 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital edition—as well as a Best Buy-exclusive 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Steelbook—on December 5th by Lionsgate. The Steelbook edition will feature original artwork by graphic designer and illustrator Grzegorz Domaradzki.
This is the first time the film will be available in 4K, with a brand-new 1.85:1 transfer featuring Dolby Vision HDR. Included will be a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, as well the original 2.0 stereo original theatrical mix. Additionally, this is the first time the film will be available on Digital. Note that the Blu-ray in the package also includes the remastered presentation. [Read on here...]