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AVS Special Deals / SVS Black Friday Sale!
« Last post by AVSKeith on October 22, 2026, 11:54:43 AM »
Keith with AV Science here...

SVS is having a very rare sale on their incredible speakers and sub woofers!

Call/email me, or call the office, for details and pricing. 

Keith Mundy
keith@avscience.com
585 671-2937
Office 585 454-1460
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Projectors / JVC Projector Lamp Sale
« Last post by AVSKeith on October 22, 2026, 11:46:44 AM »
Keith with AV Science here...

We have a great deal going on right now on brand new replacement lamps for JVC RS/40/50/60 and for the RS45/55/65 projectors. Part #PKL2210UG. $399 shipped to you (in the US).

Call/email me, or call the office, to place your order.

Keith Mundy
keith@avscience.com
585 671-2937


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AVS Special Deals / JVC Projector Lamp Sale
« Last post by AVSKeith on October 22, 2026, 11:45:23 AM »
Keith with AV Science here...

We have a great deal going on right now on brand new replacement lamps for JVC RS/40/50/60 and for the RS45/55/65 projectors. Part #PKL2210UG. $399 shipped to you (in the US).

Call/email me, or call the office, to place your order.

Keith Mundy
keith@avscience.com
585 671-2937


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Movie reviews / Re: Futureworld (1976, 4K UHD Blu-ray) Review
« Last post by Barry on October 21, 2026, 05:48:23 PM »
Barry is no longer with us...he has transferred his consciousness over to an AI bot :D
Just what do you mean by that Dave. I really think I’m entitled to an answer to that question.
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Movie reviews / Re: Futureworld (1976, 4K UHD Blu-ray) Review
« Last post by David Vaughn on October 21, 2026, 10:56:53 AM »
A big thanks goes out to Arrow and the other studios that are bringing these older titles to us, likely in better condition than we would have seen them when they were originally released.

Now, we just need to find out what the real Barry thinks.  ;)
Barry is no longer with us...he has transferred his consciousness over to an AI bot :D
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I have the first three! and the fourth volume will be coming out when the complete set is also issued. Warners has been doing a terrific job of restoring these great cartoons and putting them out on Blu-ray.

in case you don’t know, Warners, now owned by CBS/Paramount, got the rights to the MGM cartoons when they bought overTed Turner’s studios. so they own the rights to many MGM cartoons, including Tom and Jerry.

while it’s important to mention his MGM characters,  it is his run of Warner’s characters that are the most famous. He helped create Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck. This will sound a bit confusing, but often a character was introduced and then developed over several cartoons. So Elmer and Bugs were introduced as anonymous characters, but with Avery’s help, they developed into the characters that we know.

this is just a coincidence, but I was going to post about these disks and just a couple of weeks, when a couple of new ones come in, including this one.

One important thing that should be discussed. While famously there are 11 cartoons that have been withheld, a polite word for censored, Warner’s  has been restoring many of the cartoons to their original presentations. simply many of the cartoons were racist and sexist. Honestly, they should be released because it shows us what was acceptable in the 1930s and 40s and even the 50s that we would not accept today. 

There is also a wonderful book out on Avery that discusses his cartoons and has wonderful illustrations.
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Upcoming Releases / The Dog Stars Arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ on 12/1/2026
« Last post by SRW1000 on October 20, 2026, 09:11:26 PM »


From the Walt Disney Studios press release:



20TH CENTURY STUDIOS’ THE DOG STARS COMING TO DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD™ and DVD
   
Ridley Scott’s Riveting Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Heads to Digital October 27 and 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD December 1

Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed bestseller, Ridley Scott’s gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world The Dog Stars arrives on premium digital platforms on October 27, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Audiences can experience what Polygon’s Jake Kleinman calls “a post-apocalyptic odyssey like no other,” complete with breathtaking cinematography and a captivating score, as the epic story unfolds when The Dog Stars arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD on December 1.

Set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice, The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, alongside military survivalist Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalypticworld. When a mysterious radio transmission breaks through their solitude, Hig is compelled to venture into the unknown in search of the hope, connection and humanity he still believes exists.

Boasting a stellar ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong, The Dog Stars will arrive in stunning 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR), a wider color spectrum and immersive audio, delivering the ultimate home-viewing experience. Audiences will have a chance to set out into the world beyond with exclusive bonus content offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, along with never-before-seen deleted scenes.

Film Synopsis

In a brutal, post-apocalyptic world, Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot, carves out an isolated homestead with a military survivalist (Josh Brolin). When a mysterious radio transmission reaches Hig, he sets out in search of the humanity he still believes exists. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.

Bonus Features*
  • The Making of The Dog Stars: Get an intimate look behind the scenes of the film.
  • Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
    • Jasper’s Funeral
    • Hig Mourns
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Roaches’ Warning
    • Hig & Cima
    • A Conversation With Pops
    • Airport Alternate Exit
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.

Social Media
YouTube: @20thcenturystudios
X: @20thCentury
Instagram: @20thcenturystudios
TikTok: @20thcentury
Facebook: @20thcenturystudios
Hashtag: #TheDogStars

Product Specifications
Release Dates
Digital: October 27, 2026
Physical: December 1, 2026

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code and DVD

Feature Run Time
118 minutes

Rating
R

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2.39:1

Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms), Spanish and French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French
Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms)




The description and trailer look interesting.
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From the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment press release:


74 Cartoons. Countless Laughs. One Definitive Tex Avery Collection.
For the first time, every Tex Avery cartoon created at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comes together in Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection, arriving on Blu-ray™ December 11, 2026

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment today announced Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection, the most comprehensive home entertainment release ever dedicated to legendary animator Tex Avery. Arriving on Blu-ray™ on December 11, 2026 as part of the Warner Archive Collection, this landmark four-disc set brings together every animated short Avery created during his celebrated tenure at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, presented in their original uncut and uncensored form. The collection will be available from online retailers, including Amazon, GRUV, and other e-tailers.

Widely regarded as one of animation's greatest innovators, Tex Avery revolutionized the cartoon medium with his rapid-fire pacing, surreal visual gags, fourth-wall-breaking humor, and irreverent storytelling. Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection showcases the complete breadth of Avery's creative brilliance, offering audiences the opportunity to experience these groundbreaking shorts as they were originally intended.

Featuring 74 theatrical shorts presented chronologically from 1942 through 1958, the collection includes Avery's complete M-G-M filmography, along with ten beloved Droopy cartoons directed by fellow Metro filmmakers. From unforgettable sight gags and outrageous transformations to some of the most iconic characters in animation history, this definitive anthology celebrates the enduring legacy of a creator whose influence continues to be felt across generations of animation and comedy. The set is intended for adult collectors.

Animation's Most Iconic Characters

The collection features a lineup of legendary characters that helped define Avery's unmistakable style, including:

  • Droopy, the deceptively calm and slow-moving Basset Hound whose deadpan delivery and unlikely victories made him one of animation's most enduring stars.
  • The Wolf, the eye-popping, howling embodiment of Avery's exaggerated comedic sensibility, best known for his unforgettable appearances in classics such as Red Hot Riding Hood.
  • Red, the glamorous nightclub performer whose presence sparked chaos and comedic mayhem throughout Avery's most celebrated cartoons.
  • Screwy Squirrel, the unpredictable fourth-wall-breaking troublemaker created to parody traditional cartoon stars.
  • George and Junior, the lovable comedy duo whose mismatched personalities generated endless laughs.
  • Spike the Bulldog, the gruff and determined foil whose elaborate schemes often hilariously backfired.
For animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of classic comedy, Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection delivers the ultimate celebration of one of the medium's most inventive and influential creators, preserving a body of work that forever changed the art of animation.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection includes:

  • The collection includes 74 theatrical shorts presented in their original uncut and uncensored form.
  • The cartoons are presented chronologically, spanning Avery’s work from 1942 through 1958.
  • A collectible 72-page full-color booklet offers an additional look at Avery’s celebrated body of work.
  • Archival bonus features offer even more insight into Avery’s work and enduring influence, including:
    • Tex Avery: The King of Cartoons
    • Droopy and Friends: A Laugh Back
  • The collection also includes three bonus shorts presented in their original release versions:
    • The Shooting of Dan McGoo (1945)
    • Wild and Woolfy (1945)
    • Lucky Ducky (1948 )
  • Across four Blu-ray™ discs, all 74 cartoons have been meticulously upgraded, with select shorts newly remastered for this collection.

Product:
Blu-ray™
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 611 minutes
Rated: NR

What a fantastic collection from one of cinema's premier animators!  A perfect Christmas gift for fans of his cartoons.
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Movie reviews / Re: Futureworld (1976, 4K UHD Blu-ray) Review
« Last post by SRW1000 on October 20, 2026, 08:29:39 PM »
Scott,

Thanks for the review. one of the many things that I enjoy about this site so much is that we review movies from many eras not just current ones. I have forgotten about this movie.

This review was written by AI without the use of a human.
A big thanks goes out to Arrow and the other studios that are bringing these older titles to us, likely in better condition than we would have seen them when they were originally released.

Now, we just need to find out what the real Barry thinks.  ;)
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Movie reviews / Re: Futureworld (1976, 4K UHD Blu-ray) Review
« Last post by SRW1000 on October 20, 2026, 08:27:42 PM »
I may have to check this one out. Thanks for the review Scott.
I'm pretty sure I watched both of these on TV as a kid.  Little me loved Westworld but wasn't impressed with Futureworld.  After rewatching them both this weekend, adult me prefers Futureworld.
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