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All right, we’ve got some good announcement news to report here today, but first as always we have a TON of new disc reviews to share with you…

I’ve turned in my looks at Victor Fleming’s Gone with the Wind (1939) in 4K UHD from Warner Bros. (with an assist by the late, great Barrie Maxwell), Robert Aldrich’s The Dirty Dozen (1967) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video, and Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2025) in 4K UHD from Universal.

Stephen has begun—and is continuing—his epic in-depth reviews of all the films in Criterion’s The Complete Kubrick box set, which so far include Killer’s Kiss (1955), The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957) and Spartacus (1960) in 4K Ultra HD.

And let me tell you, as someone who’s recently had the chance to compare Criterion’s 4K disc of 2001: A Space Odyssey (which features encoding by the great David Mackenzie of Fidelity in Motion) to Warner’s 4K release, there’s definitely an upgrade here.

Tim’s offered his take on W. Lee Wilder’s The Snow Creature (1954) on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn (2026) and Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire (1994) in 4K UHD from Warner Bros., and Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs (1991) in 4K UHD from Criterion.

Dennis’ has delivered his thoughts on John Huston’s We Were Strangers (1949) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films and John Guillerman’s Death on the Nile (1978) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics (with an assist by Tim).

And Todd have taken a look at Ting Shan-His’s Blood Reincarnation (1974) and Julie Pacino’s I Live Here Now (2025) both on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, as well as Chris Noonan’s Babe (1995) and George Miller’s Babe: Pig in the City (1998) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

More reviews are definitely forthcoming, including additional titles from Stephen’s exploration of The Complete Kubrick box, my joint review of Akira Kurosawa’s Stray Dog (1949) in 4K UHD from Criterion with Todd Doogan, and more. So be sure to keep checking back. [Read on here...]

All right, we have a bit of a whirlwind to report here at The Digital Bits today, and I’m going to be talking about it all in detail later this afternoon for our Patreon subscribers in our next My Two Cents: A Video Blog over there. But I’ll to the short version of it all in a moment.

First, we have a bunch of new disc reviews to share with you this week, including…

Stephen’s look at Doug Liman’s Go (1999) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video, and Frank Oz’s Little Shop of Horrors (1986) in 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros.

Tim’s thoughts on Todd Durham’s Hyperspace (1984) in Blu-ray 3D from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, James Mangold’s Identity (2003) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video, Genki Kawamura’s Exit 8 (2025) in Blu-ray from Neon/Decal, and Montgomery Tully’s 36 Hours (1954) in 4K UHD from Hammer Films.

Dennis’ thoughts on Ernest Dickerson’s Bulletproof (1996) on Blu-ray from KL Studio Classics, and Charles Vidor’s Ladies in Retirement (1941) and George Cukor’s Heller in Pink Tights (1960) both on Blu-ray from Imprint Films.

Todd’s take on Vinegar Syndrome’s Reviver 4 on Blu-ray, Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire (2025) on Blu-ray from Row K Entertainment, and André Øvredal’s Passenger (2026) on Blu-ray from Paramount.

And finally, Stuart’s reviews of Alain Resnais’ Stavisky… (1974) and Mario Bava’s Four Times That Night (1971) both on Blu-ray from Indicator and Powerhouse Films.

As always, more reviews are coming all this week, so be sure to keep checking back for them.

Now then… before we get to what may be bad news for physical media fans, we do have something good for you: There’s a really great article over on The Film Stage website wherein columnist Nick Newman interviews the film historian and archivist Michael Chaiken, who is a prolific producer of Criterion Collection special editions, about his work on The Complete Kubrick 4K box set, which finally streeted this week. [Read on here...]

We’re starting today with three more new disc reviews here at The Bits, including…

Tim’s thoughts on Richard Fleischer’s Soylent Green (1973) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video, as well as Teruo Ishii’s Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (1973) in 4K Ultra HD from Mondo Macabro.

And Stuart’s look at Kon Ichikawa’s Ten Women in Black (1961) on Blu-ray from Daiei via Radiance Films in the UK.

As always, watch for more reviews soon!

Now then… the big news announcement today is that Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially set Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) for release on Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD, 4K Steelbook, 4K Limited Edition Giftset, and Digital on 11/17. As expected, the film will be presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio that maximizes the IMAX experience for the home entertainment environment.

The 4K package will be a 3-disc set including the film in 4K and Blu-ray, as well as a Blu-ray bonus disc. The Odyssey will be included in 4K on a 100GB disc with HDR10 high dynamic range and audio in 5.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio format, as well as French Canadian and Latin American Spanish each in 5.1 DTS. Subtitles will be available in English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish.

Nolan has personally curated what is essentially a 12-part, behind-the-scenes Blu-ray documentary on the making of the film that includes Plotting a Course, Icons, The Widest Window, On Location, The Horse, The Fall of Troy, Ithaca, Battle Ready, Apparent Magic, The Sea People, The Score, and Bringing It Home.[Read on here...]

We’re closing out the week here at The Bits with more new disc reviews, and some great release news too! But as always, let’s cover those reviews first…

I’ve just shared my in-depth look at Fred M. Wilcox’s landmark science fiction classic Forbidden Planet (1956) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video!

Tim has shared his take on Mario Bava’s A Bay of Blood (1971) in 4K Ultra HD from Severin Films, along with Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men (1957) in 4K Ultra HD from the Criterion Collection, and Carol Reed’s The Third Man (1949) in 4K Ultra HD from Lionsgate Limited.

Todd has offered his two cents on Lo Go and Godfrey Ho’s Blu-ray double feature of Born a Ninja (1988) and Commando the Ninja (1988) from Wild Eye and Visual Vengeance.

Stuart has weighed in on Sam Wood’s Ivy (1947) on Blu-ray from Powerhouse and Indicator, as well as John Ford’s classic The Wings of Eagles (1957) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.

And finally, Stephen has delivered his in-depth reviews of Robert Wise’s West Side Story (1961) in 4K Ultra HD from Germany’s Capelight Pictures, as well as George P. Cosmatos’s Of Unknown Origin (1983) in 4K Ultra HD from Vinegar Syndrome.

Watch for more reviews all next week!

Now then, before we get to the news, we also want to let you know that our own Russell Hammond has just updated our Release Dates & Cover Art section with all the latest Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD cover art and Amazon pre-order links! As always, whenever you order literally anything from Amazon after clicking to them from one of our links here, you’re helping to support our work here on The Bits and we really appreciate it! [Read on here...]

All right, we’re starting a new week with a ton of new disc reviews, including…

Tim’s look at Adam Carter Rehmeier’s Carolina Caroline (2026) on Blu-ray from Magnolia, and Imprint Asia’s Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume 1 (1976-1984) Blu-ray boxed set, featuring The Oily Maniac (1976), Seeding of a Ghost (1983), and Sex Beyond the Grave (1984).

Dennis’ take on Barry Levinson’s Wag the Dog (1997) and Ray Enright and Raoul Walsh’s Montana (1950) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.

Stuart’s thoughts on Jorge Fons’ Jory (1973) and Alberto De Martino’s Blazing Magnum (1976) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, David Gleeson’s Once Upon a Time in Cinema (2026) on DVD from Kino Lorber, and Terence Young’s Red Sun (1971) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video (a tag-team review with Tim).

And finally, Todd’s reviews of Francesco Lucente’s Starbright (2026), Paradise Bungalows (1987), and Badland (2007) all on Blu-ray from MVD Visual, and Imprint’s Film Focus: Philip Seymour Hoffman (1999-2007) Blu-ray box set, which includes Flawless (1999), Owning Mahowny (2003), and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007) on Blu-ray.

Watch for more new disc reviews tomorrow and all this week!

Now then, the big news today is that Paramount has finally reached a deal with a group of states (led by California) seeing to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which clears the way for the merger to happen. This will prevent Paramount from leaving the state. In exchange, Paramount has agreed to establish a board of journalists to ensure the independence of CNN and CBS News, they’ve agreed to distribute 30 films per year in theaters, and they’ve agreed to spend an additional $1.5 billion on film production and increase the percentage of those films made in the US. Unfortunately, the FCC has also allowed Paramount to sell a 49.5% equity stake in the company to the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. But at this point, it is what it is. (You can read more today on Variety, the NY Times, and Ars Technica, among many other places.) [Read on here...]

We’re starting the new week, after the long holiday weekend here in the States, with more new disc reviews from The Bits’ team, including…

Tim’s thoughts on Gary Goddard’s Masters of the Universe (1987) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow’s new Toy Robot Video sub label, as his thoughts on Kevin Reynolds’ Robin Hood: Price of Thieves (1991) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video proper.

Dennis’ look at Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) in 4K Ultra HD from the Criterion Collection (with an assist by Tim), his take on Kino Lorber Studio Classics’ Death Ship/Terror Train Double Feature DVD (1980) (again, with an assist by Tim), and Burt Kennedy’s The War Wagon (1967) on Blu-ray also from KLSC.

And Todd’s take on Paul Wendkos’ Cannon for Cordoba (1970) on Blu-ray from Imprint, Nicanor Loreti, Fabián Forte, and Luca Castello’s Portraits of the Apocalypse (2024) on DVD from Cleopatra Entertainment, and John Williams’ Watch Me Sleep (2023) on DVD from Wild Eye Releasing.

Watch for more reviews all this week!

Now then… we’ve got a couple of things to talk about today…

First, Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment have officially set The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Seasons One and Two for Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release on 11/3. There will also be an Amazon-exclusive Limited Edition 4K Steelbook release on 12/1. [Read on here...]

We’ve got one more new disc review for you to close out the week here at The Bits, which is…

Tim’s review of Gordon Hessler’s Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) in 4K Ultra HD from Hammer Films in the UK!

Meanwhile, I’ve just gotten my hands on Arrow’s new Forbidden Planet (1956) 4K UHD release, and I can’t wait to give it a spin—that’s another “holy grail” title for me personally, and I bet for a lot of you guys as well. Watch for a review early next week.

All right… speaking of Arrow, the label’s November has indeed been revealed, and it’s a dandy!

Here’s what’s coming...

• the Coen Brothers’ Fargo (1998) – 4K (UK only)
• John Badams’ Wargames (1983) – 4K (UK only)
• Desmond Davis’ Clash of the Titans (1981) – 4K / Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)
• Robert Aldrich’s The Dirty Dozen (1967) – 4K / Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)
• ShawScope: Street Gangs of Hong Kong – Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada) – includes The Delinquent (1973), The Teahouse (1974), Big Brother Cheng (1975), Big Bad Sis (1976), The Big Holdup (1975), The Convict Killer (1980), The Brothers (1979)
• The Blade Spares None (1971) / The Hurricane (1972) – Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)

Not bad at all! And The Dirty Dozen is a very nice surprise. Here’s hoping they’re going to do Where Eagle Dare (1968) at some point too. [Read on here...]

Afternoon, Bits readers!

We have several more new disc reviews for you today, including…

Tim’s look at Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria (2018) in 4K Ultra HD from Imprint Films, Roger Spottiswoode’s Terror Train (1980) in 4K UHD from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and Jesús Franco’s She Killed in Ecstasy (1971) in 4K UHD from Severin Films.

Stuart’s thoughts on the Essential Film Noir: Collection 6 Blu-ray box set from Imprint Films.

Dennis’ take on Christian Duguay’s The Assignment (1997) on Blu-ray from Imprint and Robert Zemeckis’ Flight (2012) in 4K UHD from KL Studio Classics (with an assist by Tim).

Stephen’s look at Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce (1985) in 4K Ultra HD from Imprint.

And finally Todd’s review of Ash Avildsen’s Queen of the Ring (2024) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.

I also want to let you know that we have a ton of additional reviews in the works, including some really good titles. So watch for those over the coming days and especially next week.

Now then, our friends at Arrow Video are going to announce their November slate on social media tomorrow, and I would not be at all surprised if Desmond Davis’ Clash of the Titans (1981) was among them. Arrow has SO many great titles cooking for 4K in the coming months—we can’t wait for new announcements. So keep an eye out in the morning and we’ll check back here tomorrow to fill you in on the news. [Read on here...]

We’ve got more new disc reviews to share with you today here on The Bits, including...

Stephen’s look at Nathan Juran’s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) in 4K Ultra HD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Tim’s review of Simon McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat II (2026) in 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros.

Stuart’s take on the Brit Noir Collection I and II collections on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, as well as the Youth Gone Wild! 1950s Juvenile Delinquency box set on Blu-ray from Imprint Films.

And finally, Todd’s thoughts on Alex Chandon’s Cradle of Fear (2001) on Blu-ray from Unearthed Films, and Todd Norris’ The Paranormal (1998) and Donald Farmer’s Scream Dream (1989) both on Blu-ray from Visual Vengeance and Wild Eye.

Now then... just a couple of quick announcements to mention today...

Imprint Films has recently announced their September slate, which includes Toshiharu Ikeda’s Cursed Village in Yudono Mountains (1984) and Kunio Watanabe’s Chushingura: The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958) on Blu-ray for Imprint Asia, Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane (1997) in 4K UHD (the wide release), Richard Attenborough’s Oh! What A Lovely War (1969), David Greene’s The Strange Affair (1968), Basil Dearden’s Only When I Larf (1968), Sidney Hayers’ All Coppers Are... (1972), and Peter Collinson’s And Then There Were None (aka Ten Little Indians) (1974) on Blu-ray, and Richard Fleischer’s Red Sonja (1985) and the Deathstalker Collection (films 1-3, 1983-2025) in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook. [Read on here...]

Greetings, friends!

We’ve got some great release news for you today, specifically of Criterion’s latest monthly Blu-ray and 4K slate, which we’ll get to in a minute.

But first, I wanted to catch you all up on the latest disc reviews we’ve shared here at The Bits, if you’re interested.

Available now are…

Tim’s look at the Mortal Kombat Kollection (1995-97) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video and the Silent Night, Deadly Night: Parts 1 & 2 – Limited Edition (1984) in 4K Ultra HD from Imprint Films.

Stephen’s thoughts on William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video, David Lynch’s The Elephant Man (1980) in 4K UHD from Criterion, and Phil Joanou’s State of Grace (1990) in 4K UHD from Imprint Films.

Todd’s take on Silvio Amadio’s So Lovely, So Young, So Vicious (1975) on Blu-ray from Raro Video, Matthew Shear’s Fantasy Life (2025) on DVD from Greenwich Entertainment, David Hemmings’ The Survivor (1981) on Blu-ray from Indicator, Ray McKinnon’s The Accountant (2001) and Randy and the Mob (2007) on Blu-ray from Lightyear Entertainment, and Mika Ninagawa’s Helter Skelter (2012) and Sakuran (2006) on Blu-ray from 88 Films.

Dennis’ review of David Butler’s King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.

And finally, Stuart’s thoughts on Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s “Supermarionation” classic Stingray: The Complete Series (1964-65) on Blu-ray from Imprint Television!

More reviews are forthcoming, as always, so be sure to keep checking back daily for them.

Now then… let’s get to that announcement news, shall we?

Our friends at the Criterion Collection have just announced their full October slate. [Read on here...]