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We’ve got some great 4K catalog release news for you today, but first more new disc reviews are in the house! Among them are…

My take on Jon Turteltaub’s National Treasure (2004) in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook from Disney, as well as Bennett Miller’s Moneyball (2011) in 4K Ultra HD from Sony Pictures.

Tim’s review of Ben Stiller’s The Cable Guy: 30th Anniversary (1996) in 4K Steelbook from Sony Pictures, as well as Morton DaCosta’s Auntie Mame (1958) in 4K Ultra HD from the Warner Archive Collection.

Stephen’s review of Dr. Strangelove (1964) in 4K Ultra HD from Criterion’s The Complete Kubrick box set.

Stuart’s look at Lance Comfort’s The Ugly Duckling (1959) on Blu-ray from Hammer and Powerhouse Films.

Dennis’ thoughts on Danny DeVito’s Throw Momma from the Train (1987) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

And finally, Todd’s reviews of Walter Klenhard’s Disappearance (2002) on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome and Luigi Zampa’s The Monster (1977) on Blu-ray from Radiance Films.

Watch for more reviews tomorrow and all this week here at the site!

All right, the big news today is that—as we expected—Warner Clockwork and the BFI officially announced the US and UK physical media versions of Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971). These are expected to street on April 20, 2027. [Read on here...]

We’re closing out the week today here at The Bits with a bit of announcement news, word of a few 4K title delays, and more new disc reviews.

First up, Tim has turned in reviews of Stephen King’s Children of the Corn (1984), directed by Fritz Kiersch and newly released on 4K Ultra HD by Arrow Video, as well as Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds which is new on 4K Ultra HD from Universal.

Also, Stephen has reviewed Nick Murphy’s The Awakening (2011) on Blu-ray from the Cohen Media Group, along with Nadia Tass’ Malcolm (1986) on Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment.

More reviews are on the way, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for them.

Now then, the big announcement news today is that Criterion has just revealed their January 2022 release slate, which is set to include Thomas Vinterberg’s The Celebration (Spine #1108 – Blu-ray) on 1/11, Garrett Bradley’s Time (Spine #1109 – Blu-ray and DVD) and Richard Lester’s A Hard Day’s Night (Spine #711 – Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K) on 1/18, and Kirsten Johnson’s Dick Johnson Is Dead (Spine #111 – Blu-ray and DVD) and Jane Campion’s The Piano (Spine #1110 – Blu-ray and 4K) on 1/25. We’ve updated our 4K Ultra HD Release List and Criterion Spines Project pages accordingly. [Read on here...]

The Digital Bits is pleased to present this retrospective article commemorating the 45th anniversary of the release of Funny Girl, the popular William Wyler-Ray Stark motion picture adaptation of the stage musical featuring Barbra Streisand’s Academy Award-winning performance as comedienne Fanny Brice.

Earlier this year, Sony Pictures’ restoration of Funny Girl was featured in the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival and subsequently released on Blu-ray Disc.

Now, The Digital Bits celebrates the classic musical’s 45th anniversary with a detailed listing of the film’s original, major-market, reserved-seat roadshow engagements in the United States and Canada as well as an interview with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Grover Crisp, who speaks about the film’s recent restoration.  [Read on here…]