I think most of us are aware of the very public spat between Friedkin and Roizman over the former's treatment of The French Connection on Blu-ray Disc. With Roizman working with him on the Blu-ray Disc of The Exorcist I know that many are hopeful for a presentation a little more faithful...
That was a great piece today on Digital Bits about why no one should be shocked that catalog sales are down 20% and why it doesn't have to be this way. As someone who allots about $100 every month to spend on Blu but can't usually find more than $40 that's worth buying every month (and that's...
Hi Bill - I’ve appreciated your contributions to home video/film collecting for years. Now I hope to catch your ear about a new threat to the quality of the home theatre experience...3D BD. Seeing the first review of Monster vs. Aliens, I grow more and more concerned by this format SO MANY...
I noticed that the artwork for the Toy Story Blu-Ray only says Blu-Ray + DVD. I understand the artwork may not be final, but on amazon.com someone posted photos of the recent re-release of Cars. It's the one that includes two toy cars. It also only says Blu-Ray + DVD. Now, my question is has...
Bill, in your 1/30/09 Rumor Mill this title is mentioned as being in the works by Warners for BD. Is it being remastered? Do you know the projected release date? This year? I know it's early but any tidbits you can offer would be most appreciated. This title is in desperate need of clean up, the...
WB added TrueHD to Superman Returns cause HD DVD already had it. with Happy Feet, i used to have this on HD DVD and the movie had trueHD. the current BD doesn't have trueHD. does WB plan to release all of their HD DVD counterparts that had lossless back to BD? i really luv this movie =P
(My apologies for first asking this in the welcome thread.) Hi Bill, I don't have much time nowadays to read The Digital Bits so you may well have already answered the following questions in one of your editorials. Since you're here perhaps you can answer directly: Nearly all HT...
Bill, I know you're not on staff at WB, however you have connections as the BD-50/Lossless audio debacle clearly demonstrates. So, would you care to pass on to those in charge that there are some hosers who would love a special 25th anniversary "Brew-Ray" (Beauty pun, eh!) of Strange Brew...