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We’ve got a big post for you here at The Bits today, and per usual we start with new disc reviews. Today, we offer…

Tim’s look at Charles Lamont’s Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) in 4K Ultra HD from Kino Lorber Studio Classics and Tinto Brass’ The Key (1983) in 4K Ultra HD from Cult Epics.

Stephen’s thoughts on Vincent Ward’s What Dreams May Come (1998) and Gordon Douglas’ Them! (1954) both in 4K Ultra HD from Shout! Studios.

Todd’s take on Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Icefall (2025) on Blu-ray from Decal, Brewce Longo’s Coven of the Black Cube (2024) on Blu-ray from Blood Sick, and Michel Franco’s Dreams (2025) on Blu-ray from Greenwich and Kino Lorber.

Stuart’s look at Irving Reis’ All My Sons (1948) and John Gilling’s The Man Inside (1958) both on Blu-ray from Indicator.

And finally, Dennis’ take on Leon Prudovsky’s My Neighbor Adolf (2022) on Blu-ray from Cohen Media and Kino Lorber.

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

Now then… let’s have some recent announcement news…

First, Warner Bros. officially announced the 8/11 4K Ultra HD release of Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! (1996) in honor of the film’s 30th anniversary. The 4K disc will include a pair of new features: Looking Back on Mars Attacks! and Ack! Ack! Aesthetic. As is already well known, because pre-orders have been open for a while now, there will be wide release and Steelbook versions [Read on here...]

All right... let’s have a release news update today, shall we?

First though, I have an update for you on the forthcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (due on 8/22), directly from Disney. I attended a press event for the title yesterday at Disney Studios in Burbank, and was able to ask some technical questions. First of all, Disney seems fairly bullish on the 4K Ultra HD format. As we’ve already reported, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will be their second release on the format on 10/5. The studio is currently evaluating future releases in 4K and is likely to release most new release titles day and date on the format going forward, though there may be the occasional exception. Yes, of course I asked about the prospect of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story being released on the format in the months ahead, and no, they haven’t made a decision on this yet. Personally, I think there’s a decent chance we’ll see them in 4K in the next twelve months, but that’s just my own opinion... we’ll have to wait and see as Disney makes future announcements. We do expect Disney to announce more 4K titles in the next month or two. [Read on here…]

We’re kicking things off today with a brand new View from the Cheap Seats column from our own Bud Elder, who is a genuine walking treasure in his native Oklahoma and everywhere he goes too as far as we’re concerned. This time, he weighs in on Laugh-In, Pink Panther & More Recent Classic Blu-ray/DVD Releases… plus Busey (as in Gary Busey). Bud’s columns are always worth a read, and this one is no different, so do give it a look.

Also today, Tim has turned in two more new Blu-ray reviews, looking at Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse (2001) from Arrow Video and the Warlock Collection from Lionsgate via their fine Vestron Video Collector’s Series. Enjoy!

And Russell Hammond has posted the weekly update of the Release Dates & Artwork section with all the latest Blu-ray, DVD, 3D, and 4K Ultra HD cover art and Amazon.com pre-order links. As always, whenever you order literally anything from Amazon after clicking through one of our links, you’re helping to support our work here at The Bits and we really do appreciate it. It makes a real difference for us. So thank you! [Read on here…]

This is our last post for 2013, so we’ve got a couple quick things for you today...

First, our own Michael Coate has posted a new installment of his History, Legacy and Showmanship column, featuring a look at the restoration of Funny Girl with Sony’s Grover Crisp, as well as a look back at its roadshow engagement history.  Don’t miss it!  [Read on here...]