The Extras
The Extras
Tim Millard
Bill Hunt Discusses Paramount/Warner Bros Merger PLUS WB's 2026 4K Slate
57 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2026 at 12:00 am.
Bill Hunt’s Origins In Physical Media
Social Media, Reputation, And Accuracy
Setting The Table: Paramount Wins Warner
Why Netflix Might Have Been Better
Layoffs, Lost Expertise, And 4K Slowdown
Disney–Fox Lessons And Sony’s Help
Replication Bottlenecks And Late Street Dates
Fewer Staff, More Errors, And Player Shortages
Keep Buying: How Fans Influence Outcomes
Streaming’s Ceiling And Why Discs Matter
Could Physical Media Disappear
Celebrating Recent 4Ks: Ben-Hur And More
WB's 2026 4K Slate: Speed Racer And Beyond
Boutique Deals: Arrow, Criterion, Vinegar Syndrome
Shout Studios Turbulence And Stabilization
How To Buy Smart In A Bottleneck
Closing Thoughts And Resources
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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits to unpack the Paramount–Warner twist and his thoughts on the merger's impact on physical media. We also discuss how replication bottlenecks and layoffs are reshaping the industry. Then we review Warner Bros' entire 2026 4K slate, their boutique licensing partners, and why there is an urgency to keep buying physical media. Purchase BEN HUR 4K Purchase EXCALIBER 4K Follow Bill Hunt on The Digital Bits Learn more about The Digital B...