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Gwendoline Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray
Posted August 31, 2026 09:16 PM by Webmaster
Severin Films has dated and detailed its upcoming Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray release of Just Jaeckin's Gwendoline (1984), starring Tawny Kitaen, Brent Huff, Zabou Breitman, Bernadette Lafont, and Jean Rougerie. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 24.
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Blu-ray Sales: August 16-22: Project Hail Mary Grabs Achilles' Heel in Week Two
Posted August 31, 2026 06:34 PM by Sean Greenwood
For the week that ended on August 22nd, Alliance Entertainment's Project Hail Mary topped the Blu-ray-only, overall packaged media and 4K UHD charts for the second week in a row. Second place went to Troy, which was released on remastered Blu-ray and 4K UHD by Arrow Video, while third place on the Blu-ray-only chart went to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment's Obsession (2025).
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This Week on Blu-ray: August 31-September 6
Posted August 31, 2026 08:24 AM by Sean Greenwood
For the week of August 31st, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release 28 Days Later on 4K UHD. New releases include the anime series Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc (2025) from Crunchyroll and Dry Leaf from Cinema Guild. Catalog titles on Blu-ray include Ten Women in Black and The Magnificent Cuckold from Radiance Films, while catalog titles on 4K UHD include The Hot Spot from Radiance and Tekkonkinkreet from Shout Factory and GKIDS.
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Scream Factory and Shout Factory Announce November Releases
Posted August 31, 2026 06:08 AM by Webmaster
Scream Factory and Shout Factory have announced their November batch of releases. They are: The Chow Yun-Fat Collection Volume One, The Family Man (2000), Women in Prison Collection (1971-1985), and The Transformers: The Movie (1986).
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Ice Cream Man 4K Blu-ray
Posted August 27, 2026 06:26 AM by Webmaster
Alliance Entertainment is preparing 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases of Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man (2026), starring Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O'Reilly, Sarah Abbott, and Benjamin Byron Davis. The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on October 20.
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The Rock 30th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray
Posted August 20, 2026 05:56 PM by Webmaster
Twentieth Century Studios plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Bay's The Rock (1996) with a new combo pack release, which is expected to arrive on the market before the end of the year.
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Real Steel Blu-ray
Posted November 25, 2011 03:44 PM by Webmaster
In an early announcement to retailers, the UK branch of Walt Disney Studios has revealed that it will release on Blu-ray Shawn Levy's Real Steel (2011), starring Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, and Anthony Mackie. The exact supplemental features to be included with this release are unknown at the moment, but the preliminary street date set by the studio is February 20th.
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Killer Nun Blu-ray
Posted November 24, 2011 06:44 PM by Webmaster
Independent distributors Blue Underground have revealed that they will release on Blu-ray Giulio Berruti's Suor Omicidi a.k.a Killer Nun (1979), starring Anita Ekberg (La Dolce Vita), Alida Valli (Senso), Paola Morra (Behind Convent Walls), Lou Castel (Fists in the Pocket), and Joe Dallesandro (Je Taime Moi Non Plus ). Street date is April 24th.
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Malena Blu-ray
Posted November 24, 2011 05:42 PM by Webmaster
The UK branch of Studio Canal (formerly Optimum Home Entertainment) has revealed that it will release on Blu-ray acclaimed Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore's Malena (2000), starring Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro. In 2001, the film was nominated for Oscar awards for Best Music (Ennio Morricone) and Best Cinematography (Lajos Koltai). Street date is March 26th.
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Rabbit-Proof Fence Blu-ray
Posted November 24, 2011 05:22 PM by Webmaster
The UK branch of Studio Canal (formerly Optimum Home Entertainment) has revealed that it will release on Blu-ray Australian director Phillip Noyce's Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002), starring Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, and Kenneth Branagh. Street date is March 26th.
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Titanic (1953) Blu-ray
Posted November 24, 2011 05:02 PM by Webmaster
Next year, James Cameron's Titanic (1997) will get a theatrical 3D rerelease. While a preliminary street date for the eventual Blu-ray release of Cameron's film is yet to be revealed, the UK branch of 20th Century Fox Entertainment has already set one for Jean Negulesco's 1953 version, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Clifton Webb, and Audrey Dalton. The Blu-ray will hit retail shelves on April 2.
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Black Friday Sale at WBshop.com
Posted November 23, 2011 05:48 PM by Josh Katz
Starting on November 24th, Warner Brothers' WBshop.com online retailer will hold a special Black Friday sale. The site is offering discounts up to 85% on DVDs, Blu-rays, and merchandise as well as free shipping during the sale period. WBshop's Black Friday deals will last through November 28th.
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Single-Disc Das Boot Blu-ray
Posted November 23, 2011 11:23 AM by Josh Katz
Next year, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release a single-disc Blu-ray edition of Das Boot. Director Wolfgang Petersen's Academy Award-winning epic focuses on a German U-Boat crew during World War II. This version of Das Boot - which only contains the director's cut - streets on January 31st, 2012.
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Nightbirds Blu-ray
Posted November 23, 2011 03:39 AM by Webmaster
The British Film Institute will release a Dual Format edition of Andy Milligan's Nightbirds (1970), starring Berwick Kaler, Julie Shaw, Susan Heard, and Felicity Sentance. The release will be available for purchase in the United Kingdom on February 20th.
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Anonymous Gets UK Release Date
Posted November 23, 2011 02:17 AM by Webmaster
In an early announcement to retailers, the UK branch of Sony Pictures has revealed that it will release on Blu-ray director Roland Emmerich's (Independence Day, 2012) Anonymous (2011), starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis, and Rafe Spall. The preliminary release date set by the studio is March 5th.
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Raro Video: Visconti, Freda, and Albanesi in April
Posted November 23, 2011 01:38 AM by Webmaster
Independent distributors Raro Video U.S. have revealed that they are planning to release on Blu-ray legendary Italian director Luchino Visconti's Conversation Piece (1974), Riccardo Freda's Murder Obsession (1981), and Gabriele Albanesi's Ubaldo Terzani Horror Show (2010). According to the distributors, all three titles will be available for purchase in April.
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Top Gear: The Complete Season 17 Blu-ray
Posted November 22, 2011 11:15 PM by Josh Katz
Next year, BBC Home Entertainment will bring Top Gear: The Complete Season 17 to Blu-ray. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, this talk show takes a light-hearted and energetic look at all matters car-related. Top Gear: The Complete Season 17 is expected to street on February 28th, 2012.
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The Dead (2010) Blu-ray
Posted November 22, 2011 07:56 PM by Josh Katz
Next February, Anchor Bay Home Entertainment will release The Dead on Blu-ray. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Distant Shadow), this horror film follows a zombie menace as it ravages the African landscapes of Burkina Faso, French-speaking West Africa, and Ghana. The Dead is expected to street on February 14th, 2012.
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grave Danger Blu-ray
Posted November 22, 2011 09:47 AM by Josh Katz
Next year, CBS and Paramount Home Entertainment will bring CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grave Danger to Blu-ray. Directed by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), this feature-length episode acted as the Season Five finale; a kidnapper buries investigator Nick Stokes (George Eads, ER) alive, and only the CSI team can save him. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grave Danger streets on February 7th, 2012.
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$10 Coupon for Three-Disc Lady and the Tramp Combo Pack
Posted November 22, 2011 09:08 AM by Josh Katz
Amazon is currently offering a special $10 coupon to be used towards Lady and the Tramp's February 7th pre-order listing. This promotional discount only applies to the three-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack of the classic Disney film, and Amazon has not specified for how long the coupon will be available.
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This Week on Blu-ray: November 22-28
Posted November 22, 2011 08:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
After successfully bringing Star Trek to the mainstream, director J.J. Abrams teamed up with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg to create this generation's E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. While the story behind Super 8 surrounds the aftermath of a train wreck, the film itself couldn't be anything further from it – one of the most balanced films the genre has seen in quite a long time.
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Gold Box Deals of the Day: Lion King Trilogy and Cars Bundle (Expired)
Posted November 22, 2011 07:52 AM by Josh Katz
Amazon's Blu-ray Gold Box Deals of the Day affects the Lion King Trilogy and the Cars: Director's Edition packages. These popular animated box sets offer the complete series entries - so far - in both the Cars and Lion King franchises. Through today only, Amazon is offering the Lion King Trilogy for $44.99 and the Cars: Director's Edition for $53.99.
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$5 Coupon for Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 09:54 PM by Josh Katz
For a limited time, Disney Movie Rewards is offering a $5 coupon for use towards the two-disc Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. This exclusive deal will last until November 27th on Disney.com.
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A Good Old Fashioned Orgy Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 08:43 PM by Webmaster
Independent British distributors G2 Pictures will release on Blu-ray directors Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck's comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011), starring Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Bibb, Lake Bell, Michelle Borth, and Nick Kroll. Earlier this year, the film was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival. Street date is February 20th.
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The British Guide to Showing Off Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 08:32 PM by Webmaster
Independent British distributors Verve Pictures will release on Blu-ray director Jes Benstock's The British Guide to Showing Off (2011). Filmed over five years, the film offers a look at the outrageous Alternative Miss World Show, a spectacular costume pageant and fancy dress party for grown ups. Street date is January 23th.
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Onkyo Debuts Hi-Fi Mini System with a Dock for iPod/iPhone and Stereo Speakers
Posted November 21, 2011 08:09 PM by Webmaster
Onkyo has introduced a compact home music system with two loudspeakers that is designed to deliver high-quality sound from compact discs, FM/AM radio, and music files stored on an iPod or iPhone. It can also display iPod/iPhone video on an external monitor. The new Onkyo CS-345 CD Mini System has a built-in dock for iPod/iPhone, a CD player, and an FM/AM radio.
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There Be Dragons Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 07:28 PM by Josh Katz
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring There Be Dragons to Blu-ray next January. Director Roland Joffe's historical epic centers on a reporter (Dougray Scott, Mission: Impossible II) whose research into the life of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá (Charlie Cox, Stardust) uncovers long-hidden secrets about his own father (Wes Bentley, American Beauty). There Be Dragons streets on January 10th, 2012.
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Warner Erotic Thrillers on Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 03:05 PM by Josh Katz
Next year, Warner Home Entertainment will release Blu-rays of three popular erotic thrillers from their catalog - 9 ½ Weeks, Disclosure, and Striptease. All three will receive HD picture and sound upgrades, and 9 ½ Weeks & Striptease will be presented in their uncut, international versions. 9 ½ Weeks, Disclosure, and Striptease will street on March 20th, 2012.
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Courageous Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 08:36 AM by Josh Katz
Next year, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will bring Courageous to Blu-ray. Directed by Alex Kendrick (Fireproof), this faith-based drama centers on four police officers struggling to balance their personal and professional lives. Courageous streets on January 17th, 2012.
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The Guard Blu-ray Officially Announced
Posted November 21, 2011 05:52 AM by Webmaster
The UK branch of Studio Canal (formerly Optimum Home Entertainment) has officially announced that it will release on Blu-ray director John Michael McDonagh's The Guard (2011), starring Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, and Liam Cunningham. Earlier this year, the film won Best Debut Film (Honorable Mention) Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Street date is January 16th.
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Johnny English Reborn Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 05:30 AM by Webmaster
In an early announcement to retailers, the UK branch of Universal Studios has revealed that it will release a Triple Play edition of Oliver Parker's Johnny English Reborn (2011), starring Rowan Atkinson, Eric Carte, Roger Barclay, Gillian Anderson, and Rosamund Pike. The preliminary release date set by the studio is February 13th.
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A Bigger Splash Blu-ray
Posted November 21, 2011 05:08 AM by Webmaster
The British Film Institute has revealed that it will release a Dual Format edition of Jack Hazan's documentary A Bigger Splash (1973). The film offers a fascinating portrait of English painter, designer and photographer David Hockney. Street date is January 30th.
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$5 Off Coupon for Super 8 (Updated)
Posted November 20, 2011 06:46 PM by Josh Katz
Amazon is offering a special $5 off coupon for Super 8. This promotional discount applies to the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack of director J.J. Abrams' nostalgic sci-fi/adventure; the coupon is available until November 27th.
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Criterion Blu-ray Sale at Barnes & Noble (Expired)
Posted November 20, 2011 04:35 PM by Josh Katz
Barnes & Noble is having their second Criterion Collection sale of the year. The retail chain will offer 50% off MSRPs of all online and most in-store Criterion Blu-ray titles. In addition, this deal applies to special order titles. Barnes & Noble has also made several member and non-member coupons available throughout the duration of the Criterion sale. Update: This promotion ends tomorrow - Monday, November 21.
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Amazon's Blu-ray Deals of the Week: Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection & Prohibition (Expired)
Posted November 20, 2011 07:36 AM by Josh Katz
Amazon's Blu-ray Deal of the Week affects the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection and Prohibition packages. The sci-fi adventure series as well as Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's documentary come alongside a wide assortment of bonus supplements. Through November 26th, Amazon is offering the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection for $39.99 and Prohibition for $21.99.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Blu-ray
Posted November 20, 2011 06:18 AM by Webmaster
The UK branch of Studio Canal (formerly Optimum Home Entertainment) will release a Double Play edition of Tomas Alfredson's thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011), starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, and Toby Jones. The film is nominated for seven British Independent Film Awards, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Actor. Street date is January 30th.