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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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Alliance to Continue Distributing Miramax Titles in Canada
Posted March 2, 2011 07:11 AM by Juan Calonge
Alliance Films and Miramax announced that they have renewed their long-standing film distribution partnership. Under the agreement, Alliance has extended its distribution rights in all media (including Blu-ray) in Canada. Alliance will also distribute all of Miramax's new films in Canada, starting with John Madden's The Debt and the Guillermo Del Toro-produced Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
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1954 Romeo and Juliet Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted March 2, 2011 06:27 AM by Juan Calonge
VCI Entertainment has announced Romeo and Juliet (Renato Castellani, 1954) for Blu-ray release on April 26. This version of Shakespeare's tragedy, shot on location in Italy, stars Laurence Harvey and Susan Shantell, and features the voice of John Gielgud as "the chorus". It will be presented in its original 1.37:1 aspect ratio; other details are pending.
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IMAX Hubble Blu-ray & 3D Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive
Posted March 2, 2011 04:47 AM by Juan Calonge
On March 29, Best Buy will exclusively offer both the 2D and 3D Blu-ray versions of IMAX: Hubble. This IMAX documentary, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, offers "an inspiring and unique look" into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlights its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.
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Gulliver’s Travels 3D Blu-ray Confirmed
Posted March 2, 2011 04:13 AM by Juan Calonge
In response to a query from Blu-ray.com, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has confirmed that Gulliver's Travels will also be released on April 19 in a four-disc set that includes the Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray (2D), DVD and Digital Copy. Thus, this fantasy/adventure comedy starring Jack Black will be the first title that the studio gives a wide release on the Blu-ray 3D format.
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American Graffiti Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 2, 2011 03:28 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that it will release American Graffiti (George Lucas, 1973) on Blu-ray on May 31. This classic coming-of-age story, set in 1962, was the first box office hit for the maker of Star Wars. This special-edition BD will prominently feature a new picture-in-picture video commentary with Lucas.
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The Hit List Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 2, 2011 02:44 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Hit List for Blu-ray release on May 10. In this direct-to-video action thriller, a down-on-his-luck businessman (Cole Hauser) must race against time to save the people he unwittingly marked as targets for a professional hit man (Cuba Gooding, Jr.).
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This Week on Blu-ray - March 1-7
Posted March 1, 2011 11:55 AM by Josh Dreuth
At this point, it almost goes without saying, but Disney has once again outdone themselves with today's Diamond Edition Blu-ray release of Bambi. The company repeatedly shows the utmost respect and dedication to the animated classics that film fans hold so dear, and today's release, much like previous Diamond Edition releases, in yet another feather in Disney's Blu-ray hat.
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Sofia Coppola Blu-ray Collection Coming Up in France
Posted March 1, 2011 11:47 AM by Juan Calonge
Pathé Video has announced the Complete Sofia Coppola for Blu-ray release on May 18, including the four movies this independent filmmaker has directed: Somewhere, Marie Antoinette, Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides. There is no information regarding disc contents or region coding at the moment.
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Inception Makers Not Involved in 3D
Posted March 1, 2011 05:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Last week, reports indicated that Christopher Nolan was working on a stereoscopic conversion of Inception to release it on 3D Blu-ray. However, Wally Pfister ASC, the film's Oscar-winning director of photography, now has clarified that, while a 3D release is "definitely" going to happen, he's not taking part in that endeavor, and neither is Nolan. "In terms of what's happening with Inception, you know, Chris and I are like-minded in that way," he said.
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European PS3s Seized at Customs
Posted March 1, 2011 04:32 AM by Juan Calonge
Customs officers of the European Union have been ordered to seize shipments of PS3 consoles entering the EU, after LG won a preliminary injunction against Sony in a patent dispute between the two companies involving the alleged use in the PS3 of Blu-ray technology belonging to LG. The import ban runs for at least ten days, but might be extended. For the moment, consoles in retailers' stock will not be recalled.
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Mao’s Last Dancer Blu-ray Delayed, Target Exclusive
Posted March 1, 2011 04:13 AM by Juan Calonge
20th Fox Home Entertainment has announced that Mao's Last Dancer, originally announced for March 29, will finally be released on May 3. Additionally, the studio has informed that this movie will be available exclusively at Target. The length of this exclusivity period has not been disclosed.
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Gulliver’s Travels Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 1, 2011 04:05 AM by Juan Calonge
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced Gulliver's Travels for Blu-ray release on April 19, on a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. Jack Black brings his irreverent humor to this adventure-comedy based on the classic Jonathan Swift tale. No 3D Blu-ray has been formally announced yet, but retailers also have a 3D BD/2D BD/DVD/DC up for preorder, in which would be the studio's first non-exclusive 3D release.
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The 83rd Oscars and Blu-ray
Posted March 1, 2011 03:42 AM by Juan Calonge
After the recent Blu-ray announcement of Black Swan, all of the award-winning English-language feature films at the latest Academy Award ceremony are released or announced on BD – this time including even the feature documentary. The King's Speech (a Weinstein Company film, announced on Blu-ray by Anchor Bay for April 19) carried the day, with four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Colin Firth).
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Black Swan Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 1, 2011 03:11 AM by Juan Calonge
Hot on the heels of the Academy Award win for Natalie Portman as Best Actress in her role as an ambitious ballerina, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan for Blu-ray release on March 29, with two hours of special features (nearly half exclusive to Blu-ray). A BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will also be available exclusively at Target.
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Amazon UK Blu-ray Deals of the Week: Lethal Weapon Collection £22.47, More
Posted February 28, 2011 07:58 AM by Juan Calonge
This week, Amazon UK features several interesting Blu-ray titles as part of its deals of the week. The most popular right now is the Lethal Weapon Collection, which can be bought for only £22.47 (55% off list price), or $36.50 to the US, shipping included. This price applies through March 6. Multiple forum users have confirmed that this four-movie, five-disc box set is region-free.
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Benny and Joon, Lars and the Real Girl Blu-ray
Posted February 28, 2011 04:10 AM by Juan Calonge
An early alert to retailers indicates that MGM Home Entertainment will release two independent movies on Blu-ray on April 5: Benny & Joon (Jeremiah S. Chechik, 1993) and Lars and the Real Girl (Craig Gillespie, 2007). There is no information on disc details or special features at the moment.
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Cougars, Inc. Blu-ray Announced
Posted February 28, 2011 03:40 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced Cougars, Inc. for Blu-ray release on May 10. In this R-rated independent comedy, a young man helps to pay for his education by starting an escort service offering women a "second chance at love." It failed to get a theatrical release.
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Country Strong Blu-ray Announced
Posted February 28, 2011 03:38 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Country Strong for Blu-ray release on April 12. This drama centers on a rising country-music songwriter (Garrett Hedlund) who sparks with a fallen star (Gwyneth Paltrow). It grossed $20 million at the box office.
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Blu-ray Deal of the Week: Hannibal Lecter Collection $26.99
Posted February 28, 2011 03:02 AM by Juan Calonge
This week, Amazon is offering The Hannibal Lecter Collection (Manhunter / The Silence of the Lambs / Hannibal) for $26.99 (61% off MSRP, or just under $9 per movie). Note, however, that this three-movie set was even cheaper around the holiday season of 2010. This offer is valid through March 5.
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$5 Coupon for Megamind Blu-ray
Posted February 26, 2011 06:16 AM by Juan Calonge
Coupons.com has a printable coupon good for $5 towards the purchase of the Megamind Blu-ray/DVD combo, which streeted yesterday. You will need special coupon printing software installed.This coupon can be redeemed at participating retailers, and is valid through March 11.
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Twilight Zone Seasons 1 & 2 Blu-ray Coming Up in the UK
Posted February 26, 2011 05:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Blu-ray enthusiasts without region A playback capability will be glad to know that an early announcement to UK retailers indicates that Fremantle Home Entertainment will release The Twilight Zone: Season 1 on April 18 and Season 2 on May 16. No release details are available at the moment. This classic TV series is being released in the US by Image Entertainment, but all discs are locked to region A.
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Human Planet Blu-ray Announced
Posted February 25, 2011 04:06 PM by Juan Calonge
BBC Video, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has announced Human Planet for Blu-ray release on April 26, two days after premiering on Discovery Channel. This three-disc BD edition will offer the original BBC broadcast version with over three hours of footage not seen on US television.
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Gettysburg, Extended Gods and Generals Announced on Blu-ray
Posted February 25, 2011 04:32 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that on May 24 it will release on Blu-ray two movies depicting events from the Civil War directed by Ronald F. Maxwell: Gettysburg (Director's Cut) and Gods and Generals (Extended Director's Cut, with an hour of never-before-seen footage). Each will be packaged in a two-disc Digibook including a 48-page booklet with photographs, biographies, timeline, production notes, maps and more.
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Three Sophia Loren Films Coming Up on Blu-ray
Posted February 25, 2011 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge
Kino Lorber has announced the Blu-ray release of three films directed by Vittorio de Sica and starring Sophia Loren, with a street date of May 3: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Ieri, oggi, domani, 1963), Marriage Italian Style, (Matrimonio all'italiana, 1964) and Sunflower (I girasoli, 1970). The first will come out in a two-disc set including a feature-length documentary.
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Christopher Nolan Converting Inception to 3D
Posted February 25, 2011 04:22 AM by Juan Calonge
Christopher Nolan has often voiced his reservations about 3D movies and especially stereoscopic conversions. However, during a recent interview, filmmaker Jonathan Liebesman (director of Wrath of the Titans) surprisingly revealed that Christopher Nolan is currently converting Inception into 3D, with a view to a future 3D Blu-ray release.
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Blue Crush 2 Blu-ray Announced (Update: Blue Crush Added)
Posted February 24, 2011 02:48 PM by J.C. Ribera
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Blue Crush 2 for Blu-ray release on June 7. Made by the filmmakers behind the original Blue Crush – Blue Crush 2 follows a high-spirited California surfer girl as she treks across the magnificent beaches of South Africa, making new friends, finding romance and riding epic waves. Starring Sasha Jackson, Sharni Vinson and Elizabeth Mathis, the film also features many world-class female surfers from the professional Roxy team. Filmed along one of the most exotic and dangerous shorelines in the world as well as other spectacular South African surf destinations, Blue Crush 2 will be available for a limited time only as a Blu-ray Combo Pack including a DVD and downloadable Digital Copy. On the same date, the studio is also releasing the original movie on Blu-ray.
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Blue Valentine Blu-ray Announced
Posted February 24, 2011 05:05 AM by Juan Calonge
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced Blue Valentine for Blu-ray release on May 10. This drama, produced by The Weinstein Company and starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, was initially given an NC-17 rating because of its erotic content (later changed to R after an appeal).
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Redbox Passes Netflix in Physical Rentals
Posted February 24, 2011 05:03 AM by Juan Calonge
During January, Redbox first took the overall lead in physical media rentals, with about 35% of the market. Netflix, the former disc rental leader, accounted for approximately 30%, tied with brick-and-mortar stores (including Blockbuster). Analysts expect this trend to continue. No specific Blu-ray percentages were released.
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Blu-ray Sales, Feb.14-20: Unstoppable Is No. 1
Posted February 24, 2011 05:00 AM by Juan Calonge
Unstoppable was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended February 20, according to Nielsen VideoScan.The latest Tony Scott/Denzel Washington team-up got 36% of its total sales from its BD version. In a week with hardly any major new releases, the rest of the top three was filled with veteran titles, with Inception coming in second and Iron Man 2 third.
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Grand Prix Blu-ray Announced
Posted February 23, 2011 05:24 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced Grand Prix for Blu-ray release on May 24. This 1966 racing-themed action movie, starring James Garner and Eva-Marie Saint, was directed by John Frankenheimer and spectacularly shot on 65mm. It had been released in 2006 on the defunct HD DVD format.