Blu-ray News and Updates

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ASUS Announce External 3D Blu-ray Writer for PCs

Posted April 12, 2011 10:26 AM by Nayan Ashra

ASUS have announced the BW-12D1S-U, the worlds fastest 3D Blu-ray writer. It can write dual layer BD50 discs at up to 12x (432Mbps) in 3D via USB 3.0. The BW-12D1S-U uses Optical Tuning Strategy for the best possible quality writing. The drive also offers 2D to 3D conversion for Blu-ray content and upscaling of SD content to 1080p Full HD.

This Week on Blu-ray - April 12-18

Posted April 12, 2011 07:50 AM by Josh Dreuth

Animating humans is tricky business. If you animate them too realistic, the human brain will be overly critical of the image and the viewer will not be able to emerge him/herself into the story. If the models aren't realistic enough, then the audience would be unable to connect with the lead character. Pixar was able to find that happy medium, allowing viewers to emerge themselves into story of an aged superhero looking to return to glory while identifying the his vulnerabilities of being a father. Today, Disney is releasing The Incredibles on Blu-ray, a classic in its own right for both technical achievement and story.

Deep Red Blu-ray in April (Update)

Posted April 12, 2011 06:22 AM by Webmaster

Fangoria has the scoop that Blue Underground will release Deep Red (Profondo rosso) on Blu-ray on April 26. This Dario Argento cult horror film will be presented in its uncensored English-language version, and (exclusive for the BD) an exclusive full-length Italian-language director's cut, both newly transferred in high definition from the original camera negative.

Submarine Blu-ray Coming Up

Posted April 11, 2011 10:36 PM by Webmaster

British distributors Optimum Home Entertainment have revealed that they will release Richard Ayoade's Submarine (2010) on Blu-ray on July 11. The film was one of the big hits at last year's edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Onkyo Introduce Their First 3D Blu-ray Player, the BD-SP309

Posted April 11, 2011 07:29 PM by Nayan Ashra

Onkyo today announced their first 3D Blu-ray player and several new home theater items. The new BD-SP309 will play Full HD 3D content and stream advanced lossless codecs via HDMI. It comes with two USB ports (one on the front the other on the back) for external storage connectivity and has on demand internet services including Pandora, NetFlix and VUDU via the Ethernet port or the UWF-1 wireless dongle.

Awareness of 3D TVs and 3D Blu-ray Growing in the USA According to NPD Group

Posted April 11, 2011 06:16 PM by Nayan Ashra

The NPD Group released new information regarding 3D awareness via their 3D 360º Monitor. It showed that awareness of both 3D Blu-ray and 3D TVs has increased significantly. However, the news was damped by raised concerns about aversion to 3D glasses and the price premium that 3D technology carries. With autostereoscopic TVs coming this year from major consumer electronics companies the first concern may be allayed, but as they come with a more significant price premium the second concern could hold up 3D take up until that premium is eliminated.

Hannie Caulder From Olive Films in July

Posted April 11, 2011 05:00 PM by Webmaster

In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films have revealed that they will release on Blu-ray Burt Kennedy's Hannie Caulder (1971), starring Raquel Welch, Christopher Lee, Robert Culp, and Ernest Borgnine. Street date is July 5th.

More Radley Metzger on Blu-ray

Posted April 11, 2011 04:45 PM by Webmaster

An early announcement to retailers indicates that independent distributors Cult Epics will release Radley Metzger's classic erotic film Camille 2000 (1969) on Blu-ray on July 14th. The film stars Italian beauty Eleonora Rossi Drago (Michelangelo Antonioni's Le Amiche; Valerio Zurlini's Estate violenta).

Sony Brings The Mechanic to Blu-ray

Posted April 11, 2011 03:30 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced its release of The Mechanic on Blu- ray on May 17. The action film tracks a hit man who is teaching an apprentice with ties to a previous victim.

Paramount/MTV Announces Jackass 3.5 on Blu-ray

Posted April 11, 2011 03:08 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Paramount Digital Entertainment and MTV announce the release of Jackass 3.5 The Unrated Movie on Blu-ray June 14. The film promises to ramp up the antics, pranks and stunts with 30 minutes of exclusive footage.

Sony Announces Release of Just Go With It to Blu-ray

Posted April 11, 2011 02:35 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced its release of Just Go with It Blu-ray and Just Go with It Combo Pack on June 7. The romantic comedy tells the story of a plastic surgeon who fakes being married in order to avoid actually getting married.

Exclusive Giveaway: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Posted April 11, 2011 01:58 PM by Webmaster

Blu-ray.com, in conjunction with WBShop.com, is pleased to offer twenty lucky members the chance to win the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. All it takes to participate in the contest is to vote in a poll, there are no right or wrong answers. Entrants must be a member of Blu-ray.com (membership is free) and US residents.

Disney Offering Cars Upgrade Coupon

Posted April 11, 2011 10:43 AM by Jacki Sturkie

Disney Movie Rewards is offering an $8-off coupon for upgrading Cars to Blu-ray, if you already own the DVD. To get the coupon, you'll need the code from the Cars DVD. You'll also need to join Disney Movie Rewards to print your coupon. The offer expires April 17 and is valid for U.S. and Canada only.

Blu-ray.com is Looking for News Writers

Posted April 11, 2011 05:56 AM by Webmaster

Blu-ray.com is looking for news writers/posters/tech bloggers for the site. We are looking for writers who have experience, interest and passion for movies and technology. Knowing HTML is a requirement. If interested, please send in your resume and some personal notes about who you are. We are looking forward having you in our team!

Mad Men Temporarily Unavailable on Amazon

Posted April 10, 2011 10:10 PM by Anonymous

WB Shop Offers Stanley Kubrick Blu-ray Collection for $99.95 Pre-Order

Posted April 10, 2011 04:19 PM by Jacki Sturkie

WBshop.com is making the The Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection on Blu-ray available for $99.95 when you pre-order before April 22.

Disney Offering The Incredibles Upgrade Coupon

Posted April 10, 2011 11:42 AM by Jacki Sturkie

Disney Movie Rewards is offering a $10 off coupon for upgrading to The Incredibles on Blu-ray, if you already own this animated classic on DVD. To get the coupon, there are a few hoops to jump through: you'll need the code from The Incredibles DVD and join Disney Movie Rewards to print your coupon. The offer expires April 17 and is valid for U.S. and Canada only.

BFI Preparing Bernardo Bertolucci's Before the Revolution

Posted April 9, 2011 02:23 AM by Webmaster

The British Film Institute have revealed that they are working on a Dual Format release of Bernardo Bertolucci's Prima della rivoluzione a.k.a Before the Revolution (1964), which will be out later this year. In the United States, the film has appeared only on VHS, courtesy of the now defunct New Yorker Video.

Uncle Boonmee Comes to America

Posted April 9, 2011 01:43 AM by Webmaster

Strand Releasing have revealed that they are planning to release Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) on Blu-ray on July 12th. Last year, the film won the prestigious Palme d'Or Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Disney Brings Ratatouille to Blu-ray in July

Posted April 8, 2011 11:32 PM by Anonymous

Warner Home Video Announces Justice League Season Two Blu-ray

Posted April 8, 2011 06:10 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Warner Home Video has set its release of Justice League Season Two for the first time on Blu-ray for July 26, following up the release of Justice League: Season One made available on Blu-ray two years ago.

Pinocchio Blu-ray Exchange Program (Update)

Posted April 8, 2011 04:55 PM by Webmaster

Walt Disney Studios is offering replacement Blu-ray discs for owners of the 70th Anniversary Blu-ray edition of Pinocchio affected by a reported audio issue. Simply call 1-800-723-4763 and speak with a representative to receive an envelope by which to mail in your Blu-ray disc. A corrected BD will be sent to you once the defective disc is received...

Disney Set for May 24 Release of I Am Number Four to Blu-ray

Posted April 8, 2011 04:53 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment announces the release of I Am Number Four to Blu-ray on May 24. The film takes viewers on a harrowing ride as it follows a young man who is forced to hide his identity to avoid an enemy who is trying to kill him.

Creators of Tron Meet the Users

Posted April 8, 2011 04:37 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Tron fans were able to return to the Grid as they met Joe Kosinski, director of TRON: Legacy and Steven Lisberger, director of TRON: The Original Classic at the West Hollywood Best Buy.

Study Reports Staying Power of Discs

Posted April 8, 2011 02:02 PM by Jacki Sturkie

According to Home Theater Magazine, it's not yet any time soon to retire your Blu-ray player or stop buying and renting discs. A new study commissioned by Redbox, the disc rental kiosk company, concludes that discs will dominate as the top home media format for another decade.

Sony Releases Animated Feature The Illusionist

Posted April 8, 2011 01:03 AM by Jacki Sturkie

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing The Illusionist in a Blu-ray combo pack on May 10. Directed by Sylvain Chomet, The Illusionist was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards.

'The Incredibles' Blu-ray Giveaway (Update: Bonus Contest Added)

Posted April 7, 2011 10:32 PM by Kenneth Brown

Blu-ray.com, with the support of Walt Disney Home Entertainment, is pleased to celebrate the April 12th release of The Incredibles with two more exclusive giveaways. Three lucky Blu-ray.com forum members and one lucky Blu-ray.com Facebook Friend will take home a copy of the upcoming 4-disc Blu-ray edition of Pixar's critically acclaimed classic...

Villain Blu-ray Announced

Posted April 7, 2011 09:44 PM by Webmaster

Hong Kong-based distributors CN Entertainment have announced that they will release Lee Sang-il's Villain (2010) on Blu-ray on April 20th. Earlier this year, the film was one of the big winners at the Japanese Academy Awards, taking five awards: Best Actor (Satoshi Tsumabuki), Best Actress (Eri Fukatsu), Best Supporting Actor (Akira Emoto), Best Supporting Actress (Kirin Kiki), and Best Music Score (Joe Hisaishi).

Tarkovsky, Losey, and Miles Films from Kino in June

Posted April 7, 2011 09:25 PM by Webmaster

Kino Video have revealed that they are planning to release Joseph Losey's The Romantic Englishwoman (1975) and Christopher Miles' Priest of Love (1981) on Blu-ray this June 21th, as well as Andrei Tarkovsky's The Sacrifice (1986) on June 28th.

Tangled Top-selling Blu-ray of the Week

Posted April 7, 2011 01:58 PM by Jacki Sturkie

Tangled was far and away the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended April 3, according to data from Nielsen VideoScan. Disney's latest animated movie sold over five times more than number 2, Black Swan. The highest BD sales percentage was for Funimation's Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance, which got 57% of its total disc sales from the Blu-ray edition.