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Warner Archive Announces December Releases
Posted November 11, 2026 08:43 PM by Webmaster
Warner Archive has announced its December batch of releases. They are: Decoy (1946), The Informer (1935), Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), The Big Store (1941), Tea for Two (1950), Test Pilot (1938), Little Nellie Kelly (1940), The Abbott and Costello Cartoons: The Complete Collection (1967-1968), The Bounty Hunter (1954), and The Mask of Dimitrios (1944).
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Severin: Three New Russ Meyer Films Heading to 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray
Posted November 10, 2026 10:46 PM by Webmaster
Severin Films has revealed that it will release three newly restored Russ Meyer films on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray. They are: Common Law Cabin (1967), and Cherry, Harry & Raquel! (1969), Blacksnake (1973). All three releases are scheduled to arrive on the market in late February 2027.
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The Devils 4K Blu-ray
Posted November 10, 2026 07:54 PM by Webmaster
Warner Bros. Clockwork will release on a Collector's Edition combo pack of Ken Russell's The Devils (1971), starring Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, and Gemma Jones. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on April 20.
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Heart of the Beast 4K Blu-ray
Posted November 9, 2026 06:57 PM by Webmaster
Paramount Home Media Distribution will release a 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack of David Ayer's Heart of the Beast (2026), starring Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Uber, Anna Lambe, and Justin Melnick. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on January 26.
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Blu-ray Sales: October 25-31: Masters of the Universe Not Frightened by Frankenstein
Posted November 9, 2026 03:22 PM by Sean Greenwood
For the week that ended on October 31st, Alliance Entertainment's Masters of the Universe (2026) remained atop the Blu-ray-only, overall packaged media and 4K UHD charts in its second week, fending off the Criterion Collection's new release of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025), which took second place. Third place on all charts went to The Frighteners, which was released on remastered Blu-ray and 4K UHD by Arrow Video this week.
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This Week on Blu-ray: November 9-15
Posted November 8, 2026 07:48 PM by Sean Greenwood
For the week of November 9th, the Criterion Collection will release Blue Heron on Blu-ray, as well as Shoot the Piano Player and Marie Antoinette (2006) on Blu-ray and 4K UHD. Other new releases include The Apothecary Diaries: Season 2 from Crunchyroll, Call of the Night: Season 2 from Sentai Filmworks and Mad Bills to Pay from Oscilloscope Laboratories. Catalog titles include Blu-rays for Lock Up: Season 1, Volume 1 from ClassicFlix and Miranda from Cult Films, as well as 4K UHD releases for Planet of the Vampires from Radiance Films, Above the Law from Toy Robot Video, Four Rooms from Kino Lorber, Con Air from Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Memoirs of a Geisha from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, The Lovely Bones from Paramount Home Media Distribution and Paddington from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
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Apocalypse Now Detailed
Posted May 9, 2011 05:14 PM by Webmaster
British distributors Optimum Home Entertainment have detailed the upcoming 3-Disc Full Disclosure Edition of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. The release will include Apocalypse Now and Apocalypse Now Redux with more than nine hours of bonus material including new interviews with on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent, as well as the acclaimed making-of feature documentary Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse.
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UK Distributor Trinity Films Launches New Label
Posted May 9, 2011 04:26 PM by Webmaster
Independent British distributors Trinity Films announced today the creation of their new label Trinity X, which launches with the UK release of Simon Rumley's acclaimed psycho-sexual chiller Red White & Blue (SDVD only), starring Noah Taylor, Amanda Fuller and Marc Senter.
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Radley Metzger Box Set Announced
Posted May 9, 2011 03:55 PM by Sean Greenwood
Independent distributors Cult Epics have announced that they will release a box set of three films from director Radley Metzger on August 30th. Radley Metzger's Erotica Psychedelica is set to contain Camille 2000, The Lickerish Quartet and Score.
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BFI to re-issue Salò in a Dual Format Edition
Posted May 9, 2011 03:44 PM by Webmaster
The BFI has announced that its best-selling title Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom, previously released in separate Blu-ray and DVD formats, will be released in a Dual Format Edition (DVD and Blu-ray discs in one box) on 23 May. The new DFE release will be a three-disc set containing one Blu-ray and two DVD discs.
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Heaven & Hell: Radio City Music Hall Live Detailed
Posted May 9, 2011 03:33 PM by Webmaster
It had been 15 years since the legendary lineup of vocalist extraordinaire Ronnie James Dio, guitar hero Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Vinny Appice played on a stage together as Heaven & Hell. Their celebratory return took place March 30, 2007 on one of the greatest stages in the world: New York's City's Radio City Music Hall.
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Armed and Dangerous & Hush Blu-rays
Posted May 9, 2011 03:28 PM by Webmaster
Image Entertainment is bringing two catalog titles to the market on August 17th: Armed and Dangerous, the fan-favorite action-comedy from screenwriter Harold Ramis starring the late John Candy, Eugene Levy and Meg Ryan, and Hush, the 1998 thriller from director Jonathan Darby starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange. Amazon has priced both releases at $12.49.
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Lincoln Lawyer Blu-ray
Posted May 9, 2011 01:19 PM by Webmaster
Lionsgate will release The Lincoln Lawyer on July 12th in a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. Based on the bestselling novel by Michael Connelly, the crime thriller follows a charismatic attorney (Matthew McConaughey) who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental. The film also stars Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Ryan Phillippe, Josh Lucas and Bryan Cranston.
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Rango Blu-ray
Posted May 9, 2011 12:23 PM by Webmaster
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Rango, the Industrial Light & Magic computer-animated film from director Gore Verbinski (The Pirates of the Caribbean) that earned more than $230 million at the worldwide box office earlier this year. Johnny Depp voices Rango, a chameleon who dreams of being a fearless hero and gets the opportunity to do just that when he inadvertently becomes the sheriff of a lawless desert town in the Wild West. Rango is set to arrive on July 12th with a number of special features (including both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film) via a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack.
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Buy Two Select Universal Blu-rays at Amazon, Get $8 Off (Expired)
Posted May 9, 2011 10:31 AM by Webmaster
Amazon is currently offering customers who purchase two select Universal Blu-ray releases $8 off their total purchase price at checkout. The deal is notable in that five of the fourteen eligible titles are upcoming releases: American Graffiti, Legend, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore and Brazil. Other notable titles include Psycho, What Dreams May Come and A Beautiful Mind.
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Further PlayStation Network Delays Expected
Posted May 8, 2011 10:08 PM by Webmaster
Patrick Seybold, Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media at Sony Computer Entertainment America, has issued a statement concerning the current status of the PlayStation Network and the company's ongoing efforts to restore service to PSN members. Last week, SECA representatives suggested the Sony Online Entertainment servers would be online at this point. However, Seybold is now being tasked with informing members the company is no longer sure how long the service will be down.
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The Fox and the Hound Blu-ray and Mars Needs Moms (2D + 3D) $5 Off Coupons
Posted May 8, 2011 06:51 AM by Webmaster
Amazon is offering a $5 off coupon if you pre-order The Fox and the Hound / The Fox and the Hound 2 (Blu-ray + DVD) and/or Mars needs Moms (Blu-ray + DVD) and/or Mars needs Moms 3D (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD), all to be released on August 9th 2011. Please note that you need to be logged in to your Amazon account to see and clip the coupon.
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L’Âge d’Or Detailed
Posted May 6, 2011 03:00 PM by Webmaster
The British Film Institute will release Luis Buñuel's controversial L'Âge d'Or (1930) as a Dual Format Edition on May 30th. The release will also include a new High-Definition transfer of 1960 restoration of the legendary short Un Chien Andalou (1929), which created a massive scandal at its premiere. In addition to the restoration score, based on Buñuel's notes, the BFI has also commissioned musicmakers Mordant Music (who re-scored an array of 70s and 80s public information films and documentary shorts produced by the Central Office of Information (COI) last year for the startling BFI DVD release MisinforMation) to create an alternative soundtrack option, which is premiered on this release.
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Mars Needs Moms 2D and 3D Blu-rays (Updated)
Posted May 6, 2011 01:41 PM by Webmaster
In an early announcement to retailers, Disney has revealed 2D and 3D releases of Mars Needs Moms will arrive on Blu-ray on August 9th. The computer-animated family adventure marks the final film from Robert Zemeckis' studio ImageMovers Digital, and features the voice talent of Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Tom Everett Scott and more. The 2-disc 2D release of the film is set to include Blu-ray and DVD copies of Mars Needs Moms, while the 4-disc 3D Combo Pack is set to include both 3D and 2D Blu-rays, as well as standard DVD and Digital copies of the film.
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Johnnie To's Running Out of Time Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 6, 2011 01:19 PM by Webmaster
Hong Kong-based distributors Kam & Ronson Enterprises have revealed that they will release on Blu-ray acclaimed director Johnnie To's Running Out of Time (1999), starring Andy Lau (Running on Karma, House of Flying Daggers), Lau Ching Wan (Mad Detective, Overheard), and Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai (Expect the Unexpected). In 2000, the film won Best Actor Award (Andy Lau) at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Street date is May 12.
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Deathly Hallows Part 1 Limited Edition Blu-ray Exclusively at WBShop
Posted May 6, 2011 08:51 AM by Webmaster
For those who have yet to add Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 to their collections, Warner Home Video has announced a Limited Edition Gift Box with 3D lenticulars of Harry Potter and his arch-nemesis, Voldemort. The set is available in limited quantities through Warner's retail website, WBShop.com, and includes an acrylic case, a sliding-door face, interchangeable lenticular covers, and the 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy release of the film.
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Dumbo Blu-ray and Spooky Buddies Blu-ray $8 Off Coupons
Posted May 6, 2011 05:50 AM by Webmaster
Amazon is offering a $8 off coupon if you pre-order Dumbo Blu-ray: 70th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray and DVD) and/or Spooky Buddies Blu-ray (Blu-ray and DVD), both to be released on September 20th 2011. With the recent price drop of Dumbo from $27.99 to $24.99, this means you can now pre-order Dumbo for $16.99.
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François Ozon's Potiche Heading to Blu-ray
Posted May 6, 2011 12:10 AM by Webmaster
Independent distributors Music Box Films have revealed that on July 19th they will release on Blu-ray acclaimed French director François Ozon's Potiche a.k.a Trophy Wife (2010), starring Gérard Depardieu (Barocco, Cyrano de Bergerac), Catherine Deneuve (Repulsion, Belle de Jour), Fabrice Luchini (Intimate Strangers), and Judith Godrèche (Speak to Me of Love). Last year, the film was screened at the Venice Film Festival.
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High Lane on Blu-ray in June
Posted May 5, 2011 11:14 PM by Webmaster
French distributors Gaumont have announced that on June 1 they will release on Blu-ray Abel Ferry's Vertige a.k.a High Lane (2009), starring Fanny Valette (Little Jerusalem), Johan Libéreau (Cold Showers), Raphaël Lenglet (Home Sweet Home), and Nicolas Giraud (The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec). The film tells the story of a group of climbers who embark on an extraordinary journey through the mountains of Croatia.
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The Reef Blu-ray Announced
Posted May 5, 2011 10:44 PM by Webmaster
The waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are unmatched in beauty and danger. Clear and blue, teeming with life – they tempt adventurers from the world over. On July 19 Image Entertainment presents Andrew Traucki's The Reef (2010). Based on a true event, it's the gripping story of a group of friends on a yachting trip who find themselves facing the terrifying choice of "sink or swim."
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Thai Hit Kingdom of War Part 1 & 2 on Blu-ray in June
Posted May 5, 2011 04:59 PM by Webmaster
During a time of epic change and liberation, one novice Buddhist monk turned prince breaks away from tyranny to declare sovereignty for Siam when King Naresuan a.k.a Kingdom of War Part 1 & 2 arrives on Blu-ray on June 7 from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Releasing label. This action packed film, the most expensive production in Thai Cinema, is based on the historical true story of King Naresuan the Great, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma, changing the destiny of a nation.
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Tenebrae UK Blu-ray Detailed
Posted May 5, 2011 04:46 PM by Webmaster
Generally regarded as one of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento's finest films, the terrifying Tenebrae marked the director's return to the "giallo" (mystery-thriller) genre in which he first made his name, after making two supernatural themed films, Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980). Banned on video in the UK until 1999, when it was released in a cut form, the film was finally passed uncut and uncensored in 2002. Now, on June 13th this definitive version of Tenebrae comes on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, boasting a brand new HD restoration of the film and a host of extra features.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Blu-ray
Posted May 5, 2011 04:43 PM by Webmaster
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules is coming to Blu-ray on June 21st. Based on the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Best Book Series, the sequel reunites the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid's young cast, taking sibling rivalry to new levels in the process. The 3-disc Blu-ray release will include both standard DVD and Digital copies of the film, as well as a number of special features.
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Blu-ray Sales, April 25 - May 1: Potter Tops Sales for Third Week
Posted May 5, 2011 05:24 AM by Tony Sanchez
The week ending 05/01/11 did not offer any significant new releases, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 managed to remain the top seller on the Blu-ray sales chart for a third consecutive week. Strong Blu-ray sales for Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Tron: Legacy have been the driving force behind the recent record setting trend for the format. Previous to the week ending 04/24/2011, blu-ray sales as market share of total package media sales, registered successive weekly records of 25%, 26%, and 27% respectively.
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Fox Home Entertainment Launches Fox World Cinema
Posted May 5, 2011 03:46 AM by Webmaster
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is launching a new label, Fox World Cinema, designed to spotlight diverse films from around the globe. The label will feature selections from the Cannes, Toronto and Venice Film Festivals, and will exist in tandem with Fox International Productions (FIP). Fox World Cinema's debut titles are set to include Korea's The Yellow Sea, India's Dum Maaro Dum, Italy's Vallanzasca: Angel of Evil and China's The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman.
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Exclusive Giveaway - Thor: Tales of Asgard
Posted May 5, 2011 12:13 AM by Webmaster
Blu-ray.com, in conjunction with Lionsgate Films, is offering five Blu-ray.com members an opportunity to win a Blu-ray copy of the next Marvel Comics animated movie, Thor: Tales of Asgard. The film, due to hit store shelves on May 17th, follows a young Thor (voiced by Matthew Wolf, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) as he sets out with his brother, future God of Mischief Loki (Rick Gomez, Justified), to track down a legendary sword. The contest is open to all members of Blu-ray.com (membership is free).
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The Egyptian Coming to Blu-ray in July
Posted May 5, 2011 12:11 AM by Webmaster
Twilight Time, a specialty label which focuses on releasing vintage 20th Century Fox films previously unavailable on DVD, have revealed that they are planning to release on Blu-ray Michael Curtiz's The Egyptian (1954), starring Jean Simmons (Hamlet, Spartacus), Gene Tierney (Heaven Can Wait, Laura), Victor Mature (Samson and Delilah), and Edmund Purdom (The King's Thief). In 1942, Michael Curtiz won Oscar for Best Director for the timeless Casablanca.
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Bridget Jones's Diary and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Blu-rays
Posted May 4, 2011 10:44 PM by Webmaster
Lionsgate has also announced the Blu-ray release of Bridget Jones's Diary and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Bridget Jones's Diary stars Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant in a romantic comedy based on the Helen Fielding novel of the same name. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas looks at World War II through the eyes of an eight-year-old German boy who strikes up a friendship with a young Jewish concentration camp detainee. Both titles will arrive on July 19th.
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Chocolat Blu-ray
Posted May 4, 2011 10:06 PM by Webmaster
Lionsgate is bringing another Academy Award-nominated Miramax film to Blu-ray on July 19th with director Lasse Hallström's Chocolat. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress (among others), Chocolat stars Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Alfred Molina and Dame Judi Dench, and tells the tale of a woman who opens a boundary-pushing chocolate shop in a quaint French village.
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Amélie Blu-ray
Posted May 4, 2011 09:37 PM by Webmaster
Lionsgate has announced the long-awaited Blu-ray release of director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amélie. Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography, Audrey Tautou stars as Amélie, an adorable, painfully shy young woman who discovers she has a gift for helping others. But when Amélie bumps into a handsome stranger, she must choose between hiding and stepping out of the shadows. The Blu-ray edition will arrive on July 19th.
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Exclusive Green Lantern Trailer Released
Posted May 4, 2011 04:34 PM by Webmaster
Warner Bros. has released a new exclusive Green Lantern theatrical trailer via Yahoo Movies. Director Martin Campbell's adaptation of the popular DC comicbook series arrives in theaters on June 17th and stars Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Mark Strong as future-rival Sinestro and Peter Sarsgaard as villain Hector Hammond.