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@billhuntbits.bsky.social

Founder/EIC: The Digital Bits, Writer/Author, Cineologist, Futurist, Space Nerd, Friend to all of Goodwill, Foe of Injustice. #BoldlyGo @thedigitalbits.bsky.social

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Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Valued at $108 Billion, Seeking to Derail Netflix’s Deal David Ellison is not going away quietly in his quest to land Warner Bros. Discovery.

Yeah, I figured. Paramount goes on offense to beat back Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. @thedigitalbits.bsky.social
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08.12.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Always makes me laugh. @tomgauld.bsky.social for @newscientist.com. His book Physics for Cats is highly recommended: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/...

06.12.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are definitely parts of the SEs I don't mind either. But the frustrating thing was how hit-or-miss slapdash they were. Things were "fixed" that needed no fixing, and things that needed fixing weren't fixed.

06.12.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree to disagree (in the extreme).

06.12.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – WHAT A DAY! Netflix Wins WB (Maybe) & the Original 1977 Star Wars Is Returning to Theaters in 2027!
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05.12.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

They are definitely also restoring Empire and Jedi, and I think the odds of a physical release are good.

05.12.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

05.12.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 8

Collecting my thoughts and polling friends close to the situation. I'll have something to say either later today on The Bits or tomorrow, and on our Patreon as well.

05.12.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

05.12.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Brian De Palma's classic 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's CARRIE, available in a Limited Edition 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD #Bluray set from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

05.12.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

04.12.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bits #BD Review – Stuart spins Kayo Hatta's 1995 romantic #drama PICTURE BRIDE, available as a Region-Free #Bluray import from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment as part of their Imprint Asia line. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

04.12.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

04.12.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #4K Review – Tim revisits Sam Firstenberg's 1984 Cannon #action #horror #fantasy extravaganza NINJA III: THE DOMINATION, available in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD package from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

03.12.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #BD Review – Stuart takes a look Phillip Noyce's 2002 #drama THE QUIET AMERICAN, available as a Region-Free #Bluray import from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

03.12.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #BD Review – Dennis hangs out with Red Skelton and Co. in Mervyn LeRoy's 1952 MGM #musical LOVELY TO LOOK AT, available on #Bluray from the Warner Archive Collection. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

03.12.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

02.12.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Sam Firstenberg's 1983 Cannon #action film REVENGE OF THE NINJA, available in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD package from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

02.12.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #BD Review – Stuart checks in with the 1939 #comedy #mystery THE GRACIE ALLEN MURDER CASE, available on #Bluray from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

02.12.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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...

02.12.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social delves into William Friedkin's #crime #drama RAMPAGE, available in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD package from @kinolorber.com that contains the original 1987 version and the 1992 recut. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

01.12.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits the 1981 Cannon #action film ENTER THE NINJA, available in a 2-Disc #4K #UltraHD package from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

01.12.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #BD Review – Dennis takes a look at Jess Franco's 1972 #thriller DEATH PACKS A SUITCASE, available on #Bluray from @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

01.12.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arrow's Feb slate includes EXCALIBUR and WESTWORLD in 4K! @thedigitalbits.bsky.social

28.11.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Nothing says Thanksgiving like my grandmother’s Strawberry Rhubarb pie. Hope you’re all having a wonderful day!

27.11.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us at @thedigitalbits.bsky.social!

27.11.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Wes Anderson's 1998 film RUSHMORE, 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...

26.11.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Disney sets Tron: Ares for #Bluray & #4K release on 1/6/26, Digital available on 12/2
thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...

25.11.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bits #BD Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social takes another look at 1972's THE 14 AMAZONS on #Bluray from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment as part of their Imprint Asia line. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

25.11.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bits #BD Review – Dennis takes a look at Leigh Jason's 1938 #comedy #mystery TGE MAD MISS MANTON, available on #Bluray from the Warner Archive Collection. @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

25.11.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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