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.

Lightning Deal: Lost Complete Collection, Predators, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins (Update)

Posted November 26, 2010 07:30 AM by Juan Calonge

In its new Lightning Deal, Amazon is offering four Blu-ray titles: Lost: The Complete Collection for $124.99 (55% off MSRP); Predators for $9.99 (75% off MSRP); The Dark Knight for $4.99 (80% off MSRP); and Batman Begins for $4.99 (80% off MSRP); and. These prices expire at 8:30 a.m. PST, or when stock runs out. Update: deal expired.

First Look Studios Acquired by Millennium Entertainment.

Posted November 26, 2010 07:28 AM by Juan Calonge

First Look Studios is going out of business by way of an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Millennium Entertainment, LLC has acquired substantially all of the assets of First Look Studios Inc. from the studio's senior secured creditors, and has also successfully employed many of the former key management and staff of First Look Studios.

Lightning Deal: Legion, Superbad, Angels & Demons Blu-ray $5 (Expired)

Posted November 26, 2010 03:33 AM by Juan Calonge

Amazon is kicking off Black Friday with a Blu-ray Lightning Deal. Starting 12.30 a.m. PST, and for a very limited time, you can get Legion, Superbad and Angels & Demons for only $5 each (80% off list price or more). This price is valid until 4 a.m. PST, or when stock runs out.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Blu-ray Review

Posted November 26, 2010 03:23 AM by Juan Calonge

The film adaptations of the Twilight literary saga penned by Stephenie Meyer, while not too well-received by the members of this forum, have been a huge hit both in theaters and home video. Next up is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which comes out on a special-edition Blu-ray flipper combo on December 4, and Blu-ray.com has reviewed it.

Lightning Deal: Apocalypse Now Full Disclosure Edition Blu-ray $29.99 (Expired)

Posted November 25, 2010 05:06 PM by Juan Calonge

Amazon has an interesting BD-related "lightning deal" going on now: for a very limited time, you can buy the Apocalypse Now: Full Disclosure Edition Blu-ray for only $29.99 (50% off MSRP), the lowest it has ever been at Amazon. This offer expires today at 6 p..m. PST, or when stock runs out.

Blue Velvet Blu-ray Coming Up in France

Posted November 25, 2010 11:08 AM by Juan Calonge

An early announcement to French retailers indicates that on February 16, 2011 Fox Pathé Europa will release David Lynch's disturbing crime thriller Blue Velvet. There is no information regarding technical specifications, bonus features or region coding at this time, or whether a US release by MGM might be also in the cards.

Shrek: The Whole Story Blu-ray Review

Posted November 25, 2010 08:06 AM by Juan Calonge

It is a little-known fact that in the early years of Dreamworks Animation, Shrek was the ugly duckling, while other projects like The Prince of Egypt and The Road to El Dorado got all the attention. However, this ogre tale eventually became the studio's major breadwinner, spawning a billion-dollar four-part franchise that is coming out on Blu-ray, under the title Shrek: The Whole Story. Blu-ray.com now has an extensive review of that BD box set.

Thanksgiving Blu-ray Deals Already On (Updated)

Posted November 25, 2010 05:11 AM by Juan Calonge

Internet retailers are not waiting for Black Friday to offer Blu-ray titles at reduced prices. The deals are too numerous to list exhaustively – that's where Blu-ray.com's recently-created Blu-ray Deals Tool will come in handy. As of this writing, dozens of titles (new movies, theatrical catalog and TV) have dropped to 60% off MSRP or better. See a summary after the jump.

Deal Alert: Mad Men Seasons 1, 2 and 3 Blu-ray $9.99 Each

Posted November 25, 2010 04:10 AM by Juan Calonge

Amazon is offering Seasons One, Two and Three of the multi-award winning series Mad Men at the ultra-low price of $9.99 each (80% off list price). The price tracker shows that this is by far the cheapest they have been. This reduced price is valid from November 25 to November 27.

Blu-ray Sales, November 15-21: Avatar Returns

Posted November 25, 2010 03:37 AM by Juan Calonge

According to data from Nielsen VideoScan, Avatar: Extended Collector's Edition was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended November 21, narrowly outselling A Christmas Carol. In overall packaged media, the places were reversed. The special edition re-release of James Cameron's epic got 50% of its sales from the Blu-ray version, a record for a day-and-date BD release without a bundled DVD copy.

Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray $7.99 (Update)

Posted November 25, 2010 03:18 AM by Juan Calonge

The retail chain Target is offering The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy at an unprecedented low price of $7.99 (67% off MSRP) - yes, eight dollars for the whole trilogy! This is a six-disc box set, with 3 BDs for the movies and 3 DVDs for the special features (but no digital copies). This item is available in stores and online; free shipping is available with orders over $50. Update: out of stock online; still available in stores.

Amazon Italy Launched

Posted November 24, 2010 09:14 AM by Juan Calonge

Amazon.com has announced the launch of Amazon.it, an Italian-language website offering customers "a vast selection of books, DVDs, video games, music and consumer electronics at everyday low prices." Launching with more categories than any other Amazon web site has launched with, the selection also includes computers, software, small home appliances, watches and toys. Amazon.it's services include Amazon Prime, the membership program with unlimited free guaranteed 2-3-day delivery at an annual fee of 9.99 Euros.

Inception Blu-ray Review Now Online

Posted November 24, 2010 06:06 AM by Juan Calonge

Hailed as a "thinking man's blockbuster", Christopher Nolan's ambitious lucid-dream actioner Inception was a massive hit with critics and audience alike, with an 87% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and earning $292 million domestically and $823 million worldwide. Does the BD release measure up? Blu-ray.com is already out with a full review and the answer is a resounding yes.

Chaplin Announced on Blu-ray

Posted November 24, 2010 03:23 AM by Juan Calonge

Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced Chaplin for Blu-ray release on February 15, 2011. This biopic of Charlie Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough in 1992, earned Robert Downey Jr. a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for his role of the world-famous British-born comic.

Disney Offering $10 Coupon for The Search for Santa Paws Blu-ray

Posted November 24, 2010 03:06 AM by Juan Calonge

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has a printable $10 off coupon good for the purchase of the Blu-ray/DVD combo of The Search for Santa Paws during its first week in stores. To print it, go to the dedicated coupon page on the Disney Movie Rewards Site and click on the "Click here to print your coupon" button; you will need to have the dedicated coupon printer software installed.

This Week on Blu-ray - November 23-29

Posted November 23, 2010 08:56 AM by Josh Dreuth

Much like the characters they play, action stars refuse to die. Just when you think they have slipped out of the spot light, the Sylvester Stallones and Bruce Willises of the world come back to show you that they can still stick beat down the bad guys. Today's Blu-ray release of The Expendables features a long list of aging action stars who remind us that counting dead bodies is more important than counting years.

Inferno Blu-ray Coming Up

Posted November 23, 2010 04:54 AM by Juan Calonge

Blue Underground is set to release Inferno on Blu-ray on March 29, 2011. Written and directed by Dario Argento, this surreal shocker is considered to be the sequel to his classic Suspiria. The film will use a new high-definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored negative and will include exclusive new extras.

Dungeons & Dragons Blu-ray Double Feature Announced

Posted November 23, 2010 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced the Dungeons & Dragons 2-Movie Collection, inspired on the famous role-playing game of the same title, for Blu-ray release on February 15, 2011. This double-feature pack will include the movie Dungeons & Dragons, starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch and Marlon Wayans, as well as the 2005 direct-to-video movie Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God.

You Again Announced on Blu-ray

Posted November 23, 2010 04:05 AM by Juan Calonge

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced You Again for Blu-ray release on February 8, 2011, in a BD/DVD combo pack. This comedy from Touchstone Pictures, about high-school archenemies reunited because of a wedding, stars Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver and Odette Yustman.

Dances with Wolves 20th Anniversary Blu-ray Announced

Posted November 23, 2010 03:31 AM by Juan Calonge

MGM Home Entertainment, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, has announced Dances with Wolves: 20th Anniversary Edition for Blu-ray release on January 11, 2011. This western, directed by and starring Kevin Costner, received critical acclaim, winning seven Academy Awards in 1990 including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Picture. The movie will be presented in its extended cut, with 50 minutes of extra footage, with a 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Deal of the Day: Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset Blu-ray $39.99 (Expired)

Posted November 23, 2010 03:12 AM by Juan Calonge

As previously reported, Amazon's Deal of the Deay for Tuesday, November 23 consists of the Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset, which only today can be purchased in its Blu-ray version for just $39.99 (60% off list price, or under $7 per movie). This offer is valid until midnight PST, and while supplies last.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Posted November 23, 2010 03:08 AM by Juan Calonge

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps for Blu-ray release on December 21, in a Collector's Edition BD. A digital copy will be included. This Oliver Stone sequel to his 1987 hit Wall Street stars Shia Labeouf, Carey Mulligan and Michael Douglas reprising his role as Gordon Gekko.

Winter Sale at Deep Discount

Posted November 23, 2010 02:59 AM by Juan Calonge

Internet retailer Deep Discount has just announced its "Big Winter Sale," offering 25% off select Blu-ray titles. Enter coupon code "25MORE" at checkout. This discount applies only to items featuring the "sale 25% off item" graphic. The Winter Sale will end December 10 at 12 p.m. CST.

Let Me In Blu-ray Announced

Posted November 22, 2010 09:58 AM by Juan Calonge

Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced Let Me In for Blu-ray release on February 1, 2011. This English-language remake of the Swedish horror thriller Let The Right One In, directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloë Moretz (Kick-Ass). The BD will include a digital copy - and, for a limited time, an exclusive comic book prequel from Dark Horse Comics.

Netflix Raises Subscription Rates Again (Update)

Posted November 22, 2010 09:22 AM by Juan Calonge

Just a month after announcing skyrocketing revenues and total subscribers, Netflix has announced that it is going to increase subscription rates for the third time in two years, by as much as 14%: $1 for the one and two DVDs at a time; $3 for the three DVDs at at a time, and so on, all the way up to to $8 for the eight DVDs at a time. The additional monthly charge for Blu-ray access is unchanged. Update: corrected new prices added.

First Black Friday Week Deals Wave: Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Movies and Many More $7.99 Each

Posted November 22, 2010 03:50 AM by Juan Calonge

Embodiment of Evil Blu-ray Announced

Posted November 22, 2010 03:35 AM by Juan Calonge

Synapse Films has announced the Portuguese-language horror film Embodiment of Evil (Encarnação do Demônio) for Blu-ray release on February 8, 2011, in a BD/DVD combo pack edition. This is the third film of the "Coffin Joe Trilogy," which began with At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964) and This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse (1967). It is presented in a high-definition transfer created from the original camera negative.

A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop Announced on Blu-ray

Posted November 22, 2010 03:25 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Zhang Yimou movie A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (San qiang pai an jing qi) for Blu-ray release on February 1, 2011. In this Chinese remake of the Coen brothers' Blood Simple, the owner of a noodle restaurant hatches a plan to murder both his adulterous wife and her lover. It premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.

Perfect Gift Blu-ray Sale at Best Buy

Posted November 21, 2010 04:51 AM by Juan Calonge

Today, Best Buy is holding a "Perfect Gift" online Blu-ray sale, offering over 20 heavily-discounted recent day-and-date titles. Most come from Anchor Bay Home Entertainment (such as Brooklyn's Finest and The Crazies), although there are titles from other studios. Prices start at $6.99, with free shipping. In-store pickup is available on some titles, but not all.

Amazon Brings Black Friday to the UK

Posted November 21, 2010 04:22 AM by Juan Calonge

Every year, towards the end of November, millions of shoppers in America take advantage of the massive savings offered by retailers around Black Friday, the discount shopping day that follows Thanksgiving. Now, Amazon.co.uk is bringing those incredible deals to the UK with "Black Friday Deals Week": five days of high-discount, limited-time, limited-quantity offers culminating on Friday, November 26.