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TV series / Re: Bewitched: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) review
« Last post by David Vaughn on November 06, 2026, 11:32:23 AM »
So, my wife and I have made it to Season 7, and the Christmas episode is our favorite of the series. It turns out, the story was done by a 10th grade English class out of Los Angeles. Here's the backstory that's well worth watching:


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I vaguely remember watching this as a kid. 
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Upcoming Releases / Re: Passenger 57 Premieres on 4K UHD Worldwide on 12/8/2026
« Last post by David Vaughn on November 05, 2026, 10:39:49 PM »
I watched this way back in the day...once was enough, but I'll share the best line of the movie:

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I've heard a lot of good things about this series. I think I may have to check it out. 
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Upcoming Releases / Detroit Rock City Premiers Worldwide on 4K UHD 12/15/2026
« Last post by SRW1000 on November 05, 2026, 09:02:42 PM »

From the Toy Robot press release:

On December 15, you wanted the best, you got the best when Detroit Rock City makes its worldwide 4K UHD premiere! Director Adam Rifkin (The Dark Backward) delivers the ultimate rock 'n' roll road trip comedy, following four friends willing to do just about anything to see KISS live in concert. This Dual Format release features both a 4K UHD and Blu-ray disc, with the film presented on both discs, along with special features.
 
Hawk (Edward Furlong, Terminator 2: Judgment Day), Trip (James DeBello, American Pie), Jam (Sam Huntington, Not Another Teen Movie) and Lex (Giuseppe Andrews, Cabin Fever) are high schoolers with their own KISS cover band and a mutual dream. The foursome has scored tickets to see the real KISS at a sold-out concert in Detroit, but one of their deeply religious mothers derails their chance to rock and roll all night and party every day. Refusing to miss their idols on stage, the boys embark on a wild journey, determined to make it to the show by any means necessary. Rocking out to the KISS soundtrack are Lin Shaye (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Shannon Tweed (Gene Simmons Family Jewels), Joe Flaherty (SCTV), and KISS.
 
Special features include a new 4K scan of the original camera negative in a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; brand-new interviews with director Adam Rifkin, actress Lin Shaye and production designer Steve Hardie; three audio commentaries with director Adam Rifkin, cast and crew, and KISS; Miscellaneous S**t documentary; Look into the Sun featurette; Cutting Room Floor; deleted scenes; two music videos; and the theatrical trailer.
 
Watch the trailer for Detroit Rock City here:



Detroit Rock City is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

This was a bit of a cult hit.  Good to see it getting a grand treatment.
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Upcoming Releases / Sharky's Machine Makes Its Worldwide 4K UHD Premier on 12/8/2026
« Last post by SRW1000 on November 05, 2026, 08:53:53 PM »

From the Toy Robot press release:

On December 8, the hard-edged, neo-noir thriller, Sharky's Machine, makes its worldwide 4K UHD debut. Burt Reynolds directed and starred in this critically acclaimed vice squad blockbuster. The new Dual Format release features both a 4K UHD and Blu-ray disc, with the film presented on both discs in a new 4K scan and restoration from the original camera negative, along with special features.
 
Sgt. Tom Sharky (Burt Reynolds, Smokey and the Bandit) gets demoted from narcotics to the vice squad in the Atlanta police headquarters' basement. His new assignment finds him cruising parks and busting prostitutes and johns, a far cry from the high-stakes narcotics cases he's accustomed to. Things get interesting when he begins wiretapping the high-class hookers working for the city's most powerful pimp, uncovering phone calls between Dominoe (Rachel Ward, Against All Odds) and a candidate for governor (Earl Holliman, Police Woman). Sharky becomes increasingly obsessed with the seductive Dominoe while maintaining surveillance on her luxury apartment, but powerful forces on both sides of the law want his investigation shut down. Powering the all-star lineup are Charles Durning (O Brother, Where Art Thou?), Brian Keith (The Parent Trap), Bernie Casey (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) and Henry Silva (Above the Law).
 
Special features include a new 4K scan of the original camera negative in a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; brand-new interviews with screenwriter Gerald Di Pego, actor/stuntman Dan Inosanto and actor Robert Duncan McNeill; filmmaker Adam Rifkin (Detroit Rock City) remembering Burt Reynolds; a new 2K scan of the theatrical trailer; teaser trailer; TV spot; and behind-the-scenes stills gallery.
 
Watch the trailer for Sharky's Machine here:



Sharky's Machine is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

Good to see some new extras included with this release.
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Upcoming Releases / Passenger 57 Premieres on 4K UHD Worldwide on 12/8/2026
« Last post by SRW1000 on November 05, 2026, 08:47:10 PM »

From the Toy Robot press release:

On December 8, travelers will be betting on black when the blockbuster aviation thrill ride Passenger 57 lands on 4K UHD. Director Kevin Hooks (Strictly Business) takes audiences 35,000 feet into the air, where a violent hostage situation leaves one man standing between the passengers and a ruthless terrorist. This Dual Format release features both a 4K UHD and Blu-ray disc, with the film presented on both discs in a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, along with special features.

FBI agents transport dangerous terrorist Charles Rane (Bruce Payne, Dungeons & Dragons) from Miami to Los Angeles on an Atlantic International flight. His cold-blooded gang has a detailed plan to free him and hijack the airplane. They factored in everything except Passenger 57. John Cutter (Wesley Snipes, Blade) teaches anti-terrorism techniques to flight crews but now finds himself putting those lessons to the ultimate test. Along for the turbulent ride are Tom Sizemore (Natural Born Killers), Alex Datcher (Jury Duty), Bruce Greenwood (Exotica), Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery) and Michael Horse (Twin Peaks).
 
Special features include a new 4K scan of the original camera negative in a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; a brand-new interview with writer Stewart Raffill; and a new 2K scan of the original theatrical trailer.
 
Watch the trailer for Passenger 57 here:



Passenger 57 is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

Man, do I miss those trailers from the 90s!  Toy Robot is really bringing a new set of older movies out for movie collectors.
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From the Disney press release:

RETURN TO PANDORA WITH THE ALL-NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITION
OF JAMES CAMERON’S ACADEMY AWARD® WINNING EPIC
   
The Global Box Office Sensation Ignites Once More When
Avatar: Fire and Ash Collector’s Edition
Arrives on Digital and 4K Ultra HD™ December 8
   
Featuring Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features
Including All-New Deleted Scenes

Journey back to the extraordinary world of Pandora and experience the unforgettable adventure at home when 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash Collector’s Edition arrives on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Fandango and more, and on 4K Ultra HD December 8.

Fans can explore the world of Avatar: Fire and Ash on an even deeper level with over nine hours of visually stunning and emotionally powerful bonus features, including over six hours of never-before-seen content that offer an expansive look at the creation of Pandora. Featuring all-new deleted and extended scenes, performance capture demos, scene deconstructions, featurettes and more, the all-new bonus content provides an in-depth look at the artistry, innovation, and filmmaking behind James Cameron’s epic cinematic vision.

Avatar: Fire and Ash continued the franchise’s extraordinary box office momentum, earning $1.5 billion worldwide and ranking among the Motion Picture Association’s top-grossing films of all time. That global success is matched by powerful audience enthusiasm, including a 90% Verified Hot on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes®, alongside major honors for Best Visual Effects from the Academy Awards®, BAFTA, and the American Cinematheque, among others.

Hailed by critics as “a movie event unlike any other” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) and “completely jaw dropping” (Germain Lussier, Gizmodo), Avatar: Fire and Ash is the most powerful chapter in the Avatar saga yet, with a story that immerses audiences through visually spectacular, action-packed adventure in breathtaking fashion. With the all-new collector’s edition, fans can bring the journey home and experience the magic of Pandora like never before.

Film Synopsis

Return to the breathtaking world of Pandora in the most powerful chapter of the Avatar saga yet. As Jake and Neytiri guide their family through grief, they journey with the nomadic Wind Traders across Pandora’s skies. But the Sullys’ path is threatened by a fierce new enemy — the Ash People — who have turned against Eywa and the ancient Na’vi way.

All New Bonus Features*

  • Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
    • Episode 1
    • Episode 2
  • Stephen Lang "Infinite Space"
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • "Wind Traders Travel Vignettes" - Extended Cut
    • "Sullys Escape from Ash Through Swamp" - Extended Cut
    • "Quaritch Tells Ardmore that Spider Can Breathe Pandoran Air" - Deleted Scene
    • "Selfridge's Arrival" - Deleted Scene
    • "Lo'ak Chases After Payakan" - Deleted Scene
    • "Jake Leaves Reef to Attack the RDA" - Deleted Scene
    • "The Coming of Age Ceremony" - Deleted Scene
    • "Jake and Spider are Held Captive at Bridgehead" - Deleted Sequence
    • "Quaritch's Reflection" - Deleted Scene
    • "Neytiri and Spider Return to the Reef Without Jake" - Deleted Scene
    • "Alternative Ardmore Death" - Deleted Scene
    • "Neytiri Presents Pril to Tonowari" - Deleted Scene
  • Performance Capture Side-by-Sides
    • Jake and Neytiri Argue about Faith
    • Jake and Lo'ak Clash over Payakan
    • Jake and Neytiri Fight about Spider
    • Kiri & Tsireya Comfort Lo'ak in His Time of Need
    • Tsireya Tells Lo'ak about Payakan
    • Quaritch Arrives at Ash Village and Strikes a Deal with Varang
    • Beach Standoff
    • Ronal Tells Kiri that She Must Do Something
    • Ronal Gives Birth, Jake and Lo’ak Surface
  • Scene Deconstructions
    • Lo'ak Shows Jake the Recovered War Bow
    • Family Meeting to Send Spider Away
    • Varang's Fire Dance and Sullys’ Escape
    • Kiri Learns She is Eywa's Child
    • Kiri Teaches Spider to Ride an Ilu
  • Performance Capture Demos
    • Performance Capture Demo #1 with Stephen Lang and Oona Chaplin, November 20, 2025, Manhattan Beach Studios
    • Performance Capture Demo #2 with Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, November 20, 2025, Manhattan Beach Studios
  • Awards Panels — Cast | Filmmakers I Music
    • Awards Panel with Cast, Disney Lot, Main Theatre - November 30, 2025
    • Miley Cyrus Awards Q&A, DGA Theater 1 - December 4, 2025
    • Awards Panel with Department Heads, AMC Century City - January 8, 2026
    • Music Panel, Vibrato Grill Jazz - January 9, 2026
    • Gone with the Wind TrAIders Crew Short
  • Archives (Physical Only)
    • Script
    • Production Art
Additional Bonus Features*

  • English Family Audio Track — All objectionable language removed.
  • Igniting the Flame: The Making of Avatar: Fire and Ash — A series of featurettes that explores the filmmakers' journey making Avatar: Fire and Ash with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and insights about the process from the creative talents who shaped the film.
  • Jon Landau Tribute — If James Cameron is the guiding vision for the Avatar sequels, producer Jon Landau was their nurturing heart. In this warm tribute, the filmmakers celebrate a beloved friend and colleague with remembrances from cast and crew. 
  • RDA Orientation — Do you have what it takes to survive the wild frontier of Pandora? In these tutorial videos, the RDA provides essential training in Na'vi language and an intelligence briefing on the clans of Pandora and the biomes they inhabit.
  • Marketing Materials & Music Video — Marketing materials used to build audience awareness of the film.
    • “Dream as One” Music Video: Multi Grammy®-winning superstar Miley Cyrus performs her emotional end-title ballad, "Dream as One," in the official music video.
    • Theatrical Trailer 1: New clans, new villains. The Sully family fights to survive. Watch trailer 1 now.
    • Theatrical Trailer 2: The Pandoran world goes deeper than you can imagine. Watch trailer 2 now.
Social Media
YouTube: @AvatarOfficial
Facebook: @Avatar, @20thCenturyStudios
Instagram: @Avatar, @20thcenturystudios
X: @officialavatar, @20thcentury
TT: @avatar, @20thCentury
Hashtag: #AvatarFireandAsh

What a great looking Christmas gift for devoted fans of the series!
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From the Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment press release:

The Investigation Comes Home in Lanterns: The Complete First Season
Coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ & DVD on February 9, 2027
Pre-Order Today

Bring home every twist of the investigation when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases DC Studios drama series Lanterns: The Complete First Season on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, and DVD February 9, 2027,starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Pre-order your copy today!

Set in James Gunn’s new DC Universe, Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jasmine Cephas Jones.

HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The LANTERNS pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who are co-creators for the series. Mundy serves as showrunner. James Hawes directs the first two episodes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov also directing. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Ron Schmidt, and Hawes. Based on the DC comic characters from “Green Lantern.”

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

  • All eight one hour episodes of Season One
  • Includes “Inside the Episode” featurettes
  • Includes Exclusive-to-home-entertainment special features

PRODUCT:

4K UHD
Blu-Ray
Audio: English -  Atmos TrueHD
Subtitles: English
Running Time: Approx. 8 hours 20 minutes
Rated: TV-MA

This is a new take on the classic DC superheroes from James Gunn's vision of the universe.  I'll see if I can get more information on the audio format on the discs.
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Movie reviews / Re: Gone with the Wind (1939) (4K UHD Blu-ray) review
« Last post by David Vaughn on November 04, 2026, 09:12:37 PM »
Thank you for a great review. I see that you do give a damn.

when I arrived in New York from Nashville, Tennessee, I turned on ‘Million Dollar Movie” which show the same movie twice a day for a week.  they use the theme from ‘Gone With The Wind’ for the introduction. the movie I first saw was Mighty Joe Young.’ if you saw that movie, you will understand why I always associated Tara’s Theme with the burning of New York!

This is the movie that gets better when you get older and when you’ve seen it a couple of times..
Totally agree Barry...the more I've aged, the more I enjoy it. The restoration is simply breathtaking. 
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