Heads up, Bits readers!
I just wanted to jump in here this afternoon to share a bit of news and a bunch of new disc reviews that we’ve prepared for today.
First, I’m sure that most of you have seen today’s first news update here by now: Lucasfilm and Disney just announced the 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release of Ron Howard’s Willow (1988).
Call it a hunch, but I have a strong suspicion that this release is meant to set up a second 4K Steelbook release coming in 2025, specifically of the more recent Disney+ streaming series Willow (2022). That show was cancelled and pulled from Disney+, allegedly for cost-cutting reasons, and a good way to try to recoup a little of that investment would be to sell it on 4K disc and possibly Blu-ray. So I think that’s a pretty good possibility next year.
Meanwhile, here at the site today, we’ve just posted our weekly update of the Release Dates & Artwork section (you’ll find that here) featuring all of the latest Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD cover and Amazon.com pre-order links. (Thanks to our own Russell Hammond for his work on that.)
Speaking of which, John Ford’s The Searchers (1956) is finally up for pre-order on Amazon in 4K for the stunning price of just $29.99... [Read on here...]
Here’s the cover art with the relevant pre-order links (the Blu-ray pre-orders should go live soon as well)...
And finally today, we have several new disc reviews for you including...
My take on the animated Arcane: League of Legends – Season One 4K release from GKids via Shout! Factory.
Tim’s in-depth look at Arrow’s 4-film Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment 4K Ultra HD box set.
Dennis’ thoughts on Robert Butler’s Up the Creek (1984) in Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
And Stuart’s review of Ron Winston’s Banning (1967) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films.
What’s more, we have LOTS more reviews coming for you over the next few days... including my looks at Warner’s new 4Ks of The Terminator (1984), North by Northwest (1959), and Blazing Saddles (1974)—all of which just arrived for review this afternoon here at the office. The first of those reviews should be live on the site tomorrow, so be sure to check back then. (And it’s high time for me to get started working on them!)
That’s all for now. Stay tuned...
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