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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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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Blu-ray in April
Posted February 1, 2011 04:57 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 for Blu-ray release on April 15, in a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. The studio has also set up a website for the Quest for the Hallows, a global online adventure offering exclusive photos, video content, and the chance to win prizes throughout the year, in celebration of the Harry Potter film phenomenon.
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The Outlaw Josey Wales, More Eastwood Blu-ray in June
Posted February 1, 2011 04:13 AM by Juan Calonge
Once again, Warner Home Video will celebrate the birthday of actor/director Clint Eastwood by releasing some of his back catalog on Blu-ray on June 7. The standout is the 1976 western The Outlaw Josey Wales, which will come out in a Digibook edition. The studio will also release two Eastwood two-disc double features, each including a title new to Blu-ray: Every Which Way But Loose/Any Which Way You Can and Firefox/Heartbreak Ridge.
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Best Buy Starts Blu-ray Exclusive Page
Posted January 31, 2011 05:01 AM by Juan Calonge
Tomorrow, Blu-ray enthusiasts are expected to flock at the doors of Best Buy: no matter your film tastes, there is bound to be something at BB that you like and you won't find it anywhere else, as the retailer will offer over a dozen exclusive BD titles, from various studios and genres. For ease of reference, the retailer has set up a dedicated page on its website listing all its current and upcoming Blu-ray titles.
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Disney Offering Alice in Wonderland Blu-ray Upgrade Coupon
Posted January 31, 2011 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is offering members of its Movie Rewards program a printable $10 off coupon to upgrade to the 60th Anniversary Blu-ray/DVD combo edition of Alice in Wonderland during its first week in stores, if you own one of the eligible Disney movies on Blu-ray, DVD or VHS. To print the coupon, log in to Movie Rewards and enter the applicable UPC (product code).
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Four Blu-ray Double Features from Mill Creek
Posted January 31, 2011 03:43 AM by Juan Calonge
Mill Creek Entertainment has announced four Blu-ray double features for release on March 22, priced at only $14.95 each, and from different genres: science fiction, with Galaxina (1978) / The Crater Lake Monster (1977); western, with Django (1966) / Now They Call Him Sacramento (1977) and The Last Gun (1964) / Four Dollars of Revenge; and comedy, with Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) / Ernest Goes to Jail (1990).
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The Tourist Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 31, 2011 03:22 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Tourist for Blu-ray release on March 22, in a single-disc edition and a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. This international romantic thriller, a remake of the French film Anthony Zimmer, stars Johnny Depp as a mild-mannered American on vacation in Venice who is befriended by a breathtakingly beautiful woman with a mysterious secret (Angelina Jolie).
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Made in Dagenham Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 31, 2011 03:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Made in Dagenham for Blu-ray release on March 29. This film is based on the true story of the women in a Ford factory in England in 1968, who fought for their rights to equal pay. It stars Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins and Miranda Richardson.
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Blu-ray Deal of the Week: WWII in HD for $16.99
Posted January 30, 2011 04:00 AM by Juan Calonge
For its Blu-ray deal of the week, Amazon is offering WWII in HD for $16.99 (57% off MSRP). However, the Blu-ray.com price tracker shows that this eight-hour History channel documentary was even cheaper in late 2010. This price is valid through February 5.
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Criterion Starts "Three Reasons" Blu-ray Trailers
Posted January 29, 2011 04:59 AM by Juan Calonge
The Criterion Collection is now creating short "Three Reasons" trailers for selected upcoming Blu-ray titles from that label. Each expresses three reasons why, in Criterion's opinion, the film featured is a must-see. The first up are for Sweet Smell of Success (due out February 22), The Times of Harvey Milk (March 22), and Topsy-Turvy (March 29).
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The Stranger Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 28, 2011 03:42 AM by Juan Calonge
Film Chest and Virgil Films & Entertainment (formerly Arts Alliance America) have announced The Stranger, Orson Welles' Oscar-nominated 1946 classic, for release in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on February 15. Digitally restored in high definition from original 35 mm film assets, The Stranger is presented with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and original sound, as well as a new 5.1 surround sound mix.
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On Martin Liebman’s 1,000th Blu-ray Review
Posted January 28, 2011 02:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Blu-ray.com doesn't usually publish news about itself (except when a new site feature is added - see just below), but today the occasion deserves it – staff reviewer Martin Liebman just published his review of the Blu-ray release of I Spit on Your Grave, which is also his 1,000th review for the site. All Blu-ray.com members and contributors are invited to join in congratulating him.
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New Feature: Become a Fan (Update)
Posted January 27, 2011 09:16 AM by Webmaster
You can now become a fan of any movie, director or actor in the Blu-ray database. The Blu-ray movies in your collection say something about what Blu-ray releases you like, but by becoming a fan of a movie/actor/director you state that it's one of your favorite movies/actors/directors, which is a much stronger statement than simply having a title in your collection. Please note that by becoming a fan of a movie, you are a fan of the actual movie and not a specific Blu-ray release.
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Taxi Driver 4K Restoration to Screen in Berlin Ahead of Blu-ray
Posted January 27, 2011 07:50 AM by Juan Calonge
In February, the Berlin Film Festival will screen a 4K digital restoration of Martin Scorsese's cult film Taxi Driver. Writer and director Paul Schrader, who wrote the screenplay for the movie, will present the restored version at the world premiere in Berlin together with Grover Crisp, senior VP for restoration and mastering of Sony Pictures. A Blu-ray release has not been formally announced yet, although a German release is slated for April.
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Argento’s Cat O’ Nine Tails Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted January 27, 2011 03:56 AM by Juan Calonge
Fangoria has the scoop on the next Blu-ray title coming up from Blue Underground. After Deep Red, the independent label will release another Dario Argento film, the 1971 horror thiller The Cat O' Nine Tails, starring James Franciscus and Karl Malden, which has a street date of May 25. It will be transferred from the original uncut camera negative
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Animated Batman, Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted January 27, 2011 03:33 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced four animated titles for Blu-ray release on April 5: Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and the more child-friendly Scooby-Doo: Aloha Scooby-Doo!, Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase and Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry.
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Blu-ray Sales, Jan.17-23: Takers Grab Number One
Posted January 27, 2011 03:16 AM by Juan Calonge
The action thriller Takers was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended January 23. The top three places in the chart were filled by titles from Sony Pictures, with The Social Network dropping to second place and Salt shooting back up to third place.
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Dogtooth Blu-ray from Kino
Posted January 26, 2011 08:49 AM by Juan Calonge
Kino Video has announced that it will release Dogtooth (Kynodontas; Yorgos Lanthimos, 2009) on Blu-ray on March 29. This darkly comedic, highly allegorical film about a family raised in absolute seclusion, was listed yesterday as one of the nominees to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The studio was initially going to release it on DVD only, but in response to the vocal reaction from enthusiasts on Kino's Facebook page, a BD will also be available.
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The Next Three Days Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 26, 2011 04:20 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced The Next Three Days for Blu-ray release on March 8, on a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. This action thriller, a remake of a 2007 French film, is directed by Paul Haggis and stars Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson. Despite such a high-profile cast and director, it only grossed $21 million at the box office.
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Buy 2 Blu-ray Titles at Amazon, Save $5
Posted January 26, 2011 03:52 AM by Juan Calonge
For a limited time, Amazon is offering a promotion involving around thirty Blu-ray movies from the Universal catalog (including some recently released such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and A Beautiful Mind, or even preorders such as Babe and Out of Sight). If you buy any two qualifying titles together, you will save $5. The discount will be applied at checkout. There is no information as to when this offer will expire.
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Love & Other Drugs Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 26, 2011 01:53 AM by Juan Calonge
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the romantic comedy/drama Love & Other Drugs for Blu-ray release on March 1. From director/producer Edward Zwick and based on the best-selling book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman by Jamie Reidy, Love & Other Drugs stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. A digital copy will be included.
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127 Hours Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 26, 2011 01:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced 127 Hours for Blu-ray release on March 1. Based on true events and nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco), 127 Hours follows Aron Ralston, a dare-devil outdoorsman who gets trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone in the Utah mountains. A digital copy will be included.
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Papillon Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 25, 2011 02:20 PM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced yet another 1970s classic for Blu-ray release. In this case, it's Papillon, starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman, based on the true story of Henri "Papillon" Charričre. It will come out on May 24 in a Blu-ray book edition, with a 32-page booklet including information, archival photos and an examination of the controversy surrounding the story.
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The King’s Speech Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted January 25, 2011 08:56 AM by Juan Calonge
An early announcement to retailers indicates that Anchor Bay Home Entertainment will release The King's Speech on Blu-ray on April 19. This movie about King George VI of England (played by Colin Firth in an Golden Globe-winning performance) has just been announced to be nominated for twelve Academy Awards: Best Picture, Directing, Leading Actor (Colin Firth), Supporting Actor (Geoffrey Rush), Supporting Actress (Helena Bonham Carter), Original Screenplay, Art Direction, Costume Design, Cinematography, Film Editing, Original Score and Sound Mixing.
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This Week on Blu-ray - January 24-30
Posted January 25, 2011 08:31 AM by Juan Calonge
The Saw franchise hit its commercial peak with Saw II and Saw III, both of which topped $80 million at the box office and established the franchise as one of the horror icons of this early 21st century. However, subsequent installments were less successful. It took 3D (with its higher ticket prices) to give Saw: The Final Chapter a relative shot in the arm.
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Birdemic Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 25, 2011 06:32 AM by Juan Calonge
Severin Films has announced Birdemic: Shock and Terror for Blu-ray release on February 22. This love story/ horror shocker/ecological movie is an ultra-low budget homage to Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Its sequel, Birdemic II: The Resurrection, is being readied for theatrical release in 2011.
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Tangled 3D Blu-ray and Regular Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 25, 2011 03:32 AM by Juan Calonge
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced Tangled for Blu-ray release on March 29. It will be presented both in a BD/DVD and a BD/3D BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack, thus becoming the Mouse's first animated title to debut day-and-date on Blu-ray 3D. This reimagining of the Rapunzel fairytale earned a healthy $186 million at the domestic box office, and over $400 million globally.
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The Man from Nowhere Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 25, 2011 03:12 AM by Juan Calonge
Well Go USA has announced The Man From Nowhere for Blu-ray release on March 8. This action thriller, starring Won Bin (Mother, Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War) as a "desperate man out to save a little girl from drug runners, was South Korea 's highest grossing film of 2010. Audio tracks include the original Korean and a brand new English-language dub.
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I Love You Phillip Morris Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 24, 2011 06:38 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced I Love You Phillip Morris for Blu-ray release on April 5. This movie, based on a true story, stars Jim Carrey as an upstanding citizen who realizes he is gay, becomes a conman and falls in love with the titular Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor. Its US release hit multiple delays amid legal battles between rights owners and distributors, and finally opened in a limited release in December 2010.
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Blue Velvet Deleted Scenes Found, Soon on Blu-ray
Posted January 24, 2011 06:10 AM by Juan Calonge
During a recent radio interview, David Lynch revealed that the deleted scenes from his 1986 masterpiece Blue Velvet, which for a long time were thought to be lost forever, had recently been found "somewhere up in Seattle." Lynch said that "hopefully" some of those scenes will end up in an upcoming Blu-ray (although he also noted that some of them "aren't worth putting back together"). It will also feature a brand-new 5.1 mix supervised by Lynch and his sound engineer Dean Hurley.
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Trio of Lionsgate Blu-ray Titles Exclusively at Best Buy
Posted January 24, 2011 04:34 AM by Juan Calonge
On February 1, Best Buy will offer exclusively three Blu-ray titles from the Lionsgate catalog: the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove (Louie Psihoyos, 2009); The Rules of Attraction (Roger Avary, 2002); and Still Waiting… (Jeff Balis, 2009). Disc details and the length of this exclusivity period have not been disclosed.