Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – From all of us here at The Bits: We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Just in time for Christmas! Scowl Owl takes on all the laws broken in DIE HARD -- and I do mean all of them! youtu.be/qMGDi1883nY?...

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Warner Archive reveals Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault: Vol 2 for March 24th, plus new Imprint titles & more! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Whether you're a STAR WARS fan or just a model builder, this new X-wing deep dive is outstanding. @ilmvfx.bsky.social www.ilm.com/how-to-build...

And, here's the full look at Umbrella's new 4K release of DUST DEVIL, with a better encode and way more extras:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social has another look at Richard Stanley's DUST DEVIL, available as a Region-Free 3-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray import in five different retail editions from @umbrellaent.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Here's the full look at the Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray release of SIRIUS, a classic Hungarian sci-fi/fantasy/romance that you've probably never heard of, but you've definitely seen later films that echo it:

Bits #BD Review – @sbjork.bsky.social takes a look at the 1942 Hungarian #sciencefiction #romance SIRIUS, available in Limited Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition #Bluray releases from @deafcrocodile.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

The Eagle has landed -- literally so, in this case.

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – BREAKING: We Now Have a Better Picture of Warner Bros.’ 2026 #4K Catalog Slate! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Heads up @thedigitalbits.bsky.social readers: We have a better picture of Warner’s 2026 #4K slate today! The studio’s Korean distributor has begun teasing catalog titles on their social media, and I’ve been able to confirm them independently with our own sources, including... #UltraHD #physicalmedia

Here's the full look at Universal's new Ultimate Collector's Edition 4K release of SCARFACE, which offers the same discs as before, but in fancy new swaggy packaging:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits Brian De Palma's 1983 classic SCARFACE, available as an Amazon exclusive in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray Limited Edition #Steelbook boxed set from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Burns was a genuine mensch whose decency, warmth, and open-heartedness flies in the face of everything that we're experiencing in our current cultural moment. There will never be anyone else like him again.

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Bob Burns (1935 – 2025) thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

As much as I loved ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and numerous other PTA films, BOOGIE NIGHTS will always be my favorite, and now it's in glorious 4K.

Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Wes Anderson's 2007 film THE DARJEELING LIMITED, part of THE WES ANDERSON ARCHIVE: TEN FILMS, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 20-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray #boxset from @criterion.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Rob Reiner (1947 – 2025) thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – EDITORIAL: The Fate of Warner Bros, or Why Netflix May Be the Studio’s Least Bad Option thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits the 2023 #horror hit FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, available as an Amazon exclusive in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray Limited Edition #Steelbook boxed set from Universal. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

So, let's see how the Warner Bros. U.K. version compares to Criterion's U.S. version...

Here's the full look at Richard Stanley's DUST DEVIL, now in 4K from Kino Lorber -- and as long as you're not a fan of the theatrical cut, you should be happy:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social takes in Richard Stanley's 1992 #horror film DUST DEVIL, available in a new 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray release containing both the theatrical and director's cuts from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Here's the full look at Criterion's new 4K release of HIS GIRL FRIDAY, and if you missed out on Sony's version in their Columbia Classics boxed set, here's the standalone release that you need in your life:

Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Wes Anderson's 2004 film THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, part of THE WES ANDERSON ARCHIVE: TEN FILMS, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 20-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray #boxset from @criterion.bsky.social @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Here's the full look at Greg McLean's debut feature WOLF CREEK, now available in a surprisingly good-looking 4K version from @imprintfilms.bsky.social:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits Greg McLean's 2005 Outback #horror classic WOLF CREEK, available in a new 3-Disc 20th Anniversary #4K #UltraHD #Bluray release from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Yeah, I figured. Paramount goes on offense to beat back Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. @thedigitalbits.bsky.social variety.com/2025/tv/news...

A little bit of good news today: Just as we thought, the ORIGINAL 1977 version of STAR WARS is returning to theaters in 2027! @thedigitalbits.bsky.social www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – WHAT A DAY! Netflix Wins WB (Maybe) & the Original 1977 Star Wars Is Returning to Theaters in 2027! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Here's the full look at the sensational @criterion.bsky.social 4K release of EYES WIDE SHUT, which is one of the most dramatic 4K upgrades that you'll see all year:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits Stanley Kubrick's final film, 1999's EYES WIDE SHUT, available in a new 3-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray release from @criterion.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Here's the full look at John Woo's masterpiece THE KILLER, now available in glorious 4K from the fine folks at Shout! Studios:

Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits John Woo's 1989 film THE KILLER, available in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray release from @shoutstudios.bsky.social as part of their HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS line. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Ooh, such mixed feelings. The original was damned near perfect, and it really didn't call for a sequel (especially once all of the twists have been revealed). But, Samara Weaving is back, who can do no wrong, and Radio Silence is back behind the camera as well. Okay, I'm in. youtu.be/7K3sNRm8J0w

Happy Holidays! youtu.be/FsCoK-n10fw

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Bugonia hits #4K & #Bluray on 12/23, plus Tron: Ares pre-orders, new KLSC, Turbine, Via Vision & Radiance titles, a Tom & Jerry delay & more thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Wes Anderson's 2001 film THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, part of THE WES ANDERSON ARCHIVE: TEN FILMS, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 20-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray #boxset from @criterion.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Arrow reveals Excalibur & Westworld for #4K in February, plus Outbreak from Shout! & more news & reviews! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

Here's the full look at William Friedkin's troubled film RAMPAGE, now available on 4K in both the original 1987 cut and the later 1992 recut -- although the waters get muddy where a potential third cut is concerned (more details in the review):