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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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Olive Films Go Blu
Posted April 6, 2011 03:51 PM by Webmaster
Olive Films have announced that they will release Andrew Marton's Crack in the World (1965) on Blu-ray on July 5th. The distributor's catalog contains a number of classic films, many of which are licensed from Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Prodigy Takes Live Album to Blu-ray
Posted April 6, 2011 03:32 PM by Jacki Sturkie
The End Records is releasing The Prodigy's first live album and film, World's On Fire on Blu-ray on May 24. Capturing their July 2010 performance at the Warrior's Dance Festival at the Milton Keynes Bowl Omen, World's On Fire includes Firestarter, Breathe, Warrior's Dance and Smack My Bitch Up.
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This Week on Blu-ray - April 5-11
Posted April 5, 2011 06:21 PM by Josh Dreuth
Today Disney is releasing TRON: Legacy on Blu-ray, the long awaited sequel the hit 1980's video game inspired film TRON. While the film is unlikely to cause the same amount of uber-fandom as the original - to include the infamous "TRON Guy" - those same fans who loved the original have likely already ventured to their local stores to pick up a copy of both films in high definition.
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The Island Blu-ray Announced
Posted April 5, 2011 06:01 PM by Webmaster
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that they will release Michael Bay's The Island on Blu-ray on June 21. Currently, the film is available on Blu-ray only in Europe, courtesy of Warner Brothers.
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Big Catalog Titles Coming to Europe
Posted April 4, 2011 03:29 AM by Webmaster
The French branches of Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, and 20th Century Fox have revealed that they are planning to release a number of high-profile catalog titles on Blu-ray this Summer/Fall. Specific dates are not yet finalized.
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Sleeping with the Enemy Blu-ray Announced
Posted April 4, 2011 02:41 AM by Webmaster
An early announcement to retailers indicates that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Sleeping with the Enemy on Blu-ray on June 28. This psychological thriller, directed by Joseph Ruben (Dreamscape) and starring Julia Roberts, was nominated for four Saturn Awards, including Best Horror Film and Best Actress, by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in 1991.
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Disney Brings Gnomeo & Juliet to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D
Posted April 2, 2011 12:03 PM by J.C. Ribera
Walt Disney Studios announces the animated twist on William Shakespeare's legendary tale Romeo & Juliet, Gnomeo & Juliet for release as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack on May 24.
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Lionsgate Brings Animated Thor to Blu-ray
Posted April 1, 2011 08:02 PM by J.C. Ribera
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced Marvel Animation's latest feature film Thor: Tales of Asgard for Blu-ray release on May 17 as a BD/DVD Combo Pack in conjunction with the theatrical release of the live-action film Thor.
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Panasonic Launches Product Tour
Posted April 1, 2011 07:59 AM by Webmaster
Panasonic has announced the launch of the Panasonic Experience Amazing Tour – a six- week, 15-market tour designed to give consumers a chance to experience Panasonic's 2011 line-up of home entertainment products including the latest Full HD 3D VIERA TVs and Panasonic VIERA Connect IPTVs, 3D Blu-ray Disc players, rechargeable 3D Active Shutter Eyewear, and Panasonic's 2011 digital imaging products including Panasonic's consumer 3D camcorders and LUMIX digital cameras with interchangeable 3D lenses.
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Fiddler on the Roof Blu-ray Clips
Posted April 1, 2011 07:54 AM by Webmaster
MGM Home Entertainment has made available clips from the upcoming Blu-ray of Fiddler on the Roof, which hit stores shelves on April 5, in a 40th-anniversary edition now with a 7.1 audio track.
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Warner Announces Superman Motion Picture Anthology UPDATE: Pre-order Available
Posted March 31, 2011 05:30 PM by Webmaster
Warner Home Video has announced The Superman Motion Picture Anthology for Blu-ray release on June 7. The 8-disc collection features all five Superman movies (Superman, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and Superman Returns) with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound (Stereo for Superman IV). Also, for the first time on BD, the theatrical version of Superman II is presented in addition to the already released Richard Donner cut, while the original Superman movie is presented in both theatrical and extended versions.
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FUNimation Spring-Summer Blu-ray Slate
Posted March 31, 2011 04:06 AM by Webmaster
Between April and early July, FUNimation Entertainment is set to release nearly twenty Blu-ray titles. They span the whole gamut of the anime genre, from new releases to classics such as Yu Yu Hakusho and competitively priced re-releases, to more Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragon Ball Z.
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Blu-ray Sales, March 21-27: Yogi Can't Steal Tourist's Picnic (Updated)
Posted March 31, 2011 04:05 AM by Webmaster
The Tourist was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended March 27. According to Nielsen VideoScan, it narrowly surpassed Yogi Bear. The Fighter dropped to fourth place. Regarding Blu-ray sales percentages, The Tourist got 34% of its total sales from Blu-ray; Yogi Bear got 28%.
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Viewer Attention Higher when Watching 3D Blu-ray
Posted March 31, 2011 04:04 AM by Webmaster
According to a recent study, people are 12% more attentive when they are watching Blu- ray 3D compared to 2D BD. The test was commissioned by the Blu-ray Disc Association and performed by Mindlab International in southern UK. 3D Blu-ray viewers are 29% more attentive than when watching 2D, standard-definition DVD. 3D BD also was found to trigger a higher emotional response than DVD.
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Justin Bieber Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 31, 2011 04:00 AM by Webmaster
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced Justin Bieber: Never Say Never for Blu-ray release on May 13 (a Friday), on a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. This movie follows Bieber's journey from his early years to his rise from break-out internet sensation to global superstar, culminating in a sold-out show at the famed Madison Square Garden. Although it was shown theatrically in 3D, no 3D Blu-ray version has been announced.
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Bob Dylan's Dont Look Back & The Other Side of the Mirror Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 31, 2011 03:55 AM by Webmaster
Two classic Bob Dylan documentaries have been announced for release on Blu-ray on April 26: Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back from Docurama Films The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan Live at the Newport Festival 1963-1965 from Legacy/Columbia. Each provides a look into into Dylan and his pivotal role as an American artist in the 1960s, newly remastered in high definition.
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Anime Blu-ray Sale at Amazon
Posted March 30, 2011 07:01 AM by Webmaster
Amazon is having a special anime sale offering a dozen anime-genred Blu-ray titles at a discount of over 50% off MSRP. They all come from the FUNimation Entertainment catalog and prominently include the recently released FLCL: Complete Collection for only $20.99. This offer expires on April 4.
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Star Wars Blu-ray Dates Move Forward
Posted March 30, 2011 06:59 AM by Webmaster
The three Star Wars Blu-ray box sets, Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Star Wars: Original Trilogy and Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy, originally slated for release on September 27, will now hit store shelves on September 16. This Friday date will allow retailers to hold all sorts of launch parties.
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Brazil Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 30, 2011 06:57 AM by Webmaster
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Brazil for Blu-ray release on July 12. This dystopian science-fiction movie, with 1984 overtones and touches of pitch-black comedy, takes a highly imaginative and chilling look at a "perfect" future where technology reigns supreme and bureaucracy overrules love for the sake of efficiency.
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Sanctum Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 30, 2011 06:52 AM by Webmaster
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Sanctum for Blu-ray release on June 7, in 2D Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray versions. This action adventure film, executive produced by James Cameron and conceived and shot in 3D, follows a team of cave divers on an ill-fated expedition into the heart of one of the world's largest and most remote and treacherous caverns.
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Red Planet Blu-ray and Soldier Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 30, 2011 06:42 AM by Webmaster
Warner Home Video has announced two science fiction movies for release on Blu-ray on July 27: Red Planet, an adventure about humankind's first mission to the mysterious Red Planet; and Paul W.S. Anderson's Soldier, in which mammoth "crawler" vehicles roam, planetary outcasts survive amid the jetsam of Earth's past and technology is almost beyond human control.
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The Big Bang Explodes onto Blu-ray in May
Posted March 29, 2011 09:00 PM by Martin Liebman
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced The Big Bang for a May 24, 2011 Blu-ray release. This Tony Krantz-directed Thriller, which promises "murder, money, sex, and particle physics!" features an all-star cast, including Antonio Banderas, Thomas Kretschmann, William Fichtner, Robert Maillet, Delroy Lindo, Sienna Guillory, Autumn Resser, Snoop Dogg, and Sam Elliott.
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Das Boot Sails onto Blu-ray
Posted March 29, 2011 08:43 PM by Martin Liebman
Sony Pictures has announced Das Boot for Blu-ray release on June 7, 2011. Director Wolfgang Petersen's epic World War II Submarine Drama -- told from the German perspective -- was nominated for six Academy Awards in 1982, including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Effects/Sound Effects Editing, and Best Sound. Das Bot's Blu-ray release will be "digitally restored and fully remastered" and be presented in a 208-minute director's cut.
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This Week on Blu-ray - March 29-April 4
Posted March 29, 2011 01:48 PM by Josh Dreuth
There was much trepidation when Tangled 3D was about to open in theaters. After the relative commercial disappointment of The Princess and the Frog, concerns were raised about the viability of the animated fairytale as a whole. However, the reimagining of the Rapunzel was a reassuring success for the Mouse House, with nearly $200 million in domestic box office.
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'Tron: Legacy / Tron' 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray Giveaway
Posted March 29, 2011 01:32 PM by Kenneth Brown
Blu-ray.com, with the support of Walt Disney Home Entertainment, is pleased to celebrate the April 5th release of TRON: Legacy and TRON: The Original Classic with yet another exclusive giveaway! Two lucky Blu-ray.com members will take home a copy of Disney's highly anticipated 5-disc, 2-movie Blu-ray release...
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'Treme: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Giveaway
Posted March 29, 2011 11:37 AM by Kenneth Brown
Blu-ray.com, in conjunction with HBO, is pleased to announce another exciting giveaway. This time, three lucky Blu-ray.com members will win a copy of the Blu-ray edition of 'Treme: The Complete First Season.'
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$5 Coupon for Tangled 3D Blu-ray
Posted March 29, 2011 08:41 AM by Webmaster
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has a printable $5 off coupon good for the purchase of the 3D Blu-ray/ 2D Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy edition of Tangled, which streets today. This coupon is valid at participating retailers in the US and Canada, and expires on April 3. You will need dedicated coupon printing software installed.
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Louie Season 1 Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 29, 2011 08:38 AM by Webmaster
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced Louie: The Complete First Season for Blu-ray release on June 21. This BD set will include all 13 episode of the first season of this FX original comedy series, centered on Louis C.K.'s hectic life as a successful stand-up comedian and newly single father raising his two young daughters.
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The Terror Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 29, 2011 08:36 AM by Webmaster
Film Chest and Virgil Films & Entertainment have announced The Terror for Blu-ray release on April 26, in a BD/DVD combo pack. This 1963 horror thriller, produced and directed by Roger Corman and starring Jack Nicholson and Boris Karloff, is famous for being shot on leftover film sets from other productions. The BD will include a collectible postcard reproduction of the original movie poster.
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Another Year Announced on Blu-ray
Posted March 29, 2011 08:34 AM by Webmaster
Sony Pictures has announced Another Year for Blu-ray release on June 7, in a BD/DVD combo pack. This drama, directed by Mike Leigh and starring Lesley Manville and Jim Broadbent, follows one year in the life of a long-married couple. It was nominated for an Academy Award for best original screenplay.