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.

Restored Space: 1999 on Blu-ray

Posted July 25, 2010 06:44 AM by Juan Calonge

During the San Diego Comic-Con, it has been revealed that A&E Home Entertainment will release Space: 1999 - Season 1 on Blu-ray on November 2. No technical details are available, other than it will be a "complete, uncut and restored in high definition" release, in pillarboxed 1.33:1 video.

Clash of the Titans Gets 3D Blu-ray in Germany

Posted July 25, 2010 05:51 AM by Juan Calonge

The first day-and-date 3D Blu-ray release in the world will come from an unlikely studio, with an unlikely title - and outside the US. On August 10, the German branch of Warner Home Video is releasing Clash of the Titans in a two-disc edition, with one disc for the 2D version and another for the 3D. There is no information regarding region coding, but WHV doesn't usually region-lock its titles.

Alien Anthology Blu-ray Promoted at Comic-Con, Egg Up for Preorder

Posted July 23, 2010 07:28 PM by Juan Calonge

At the San Diego Comic-Con, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is promoting the upcoming release of the Alien Anthology Blu-ray, setting up a life-size replica of the hibernation chamber of the Nostromo spaceship. At the same time, the studio has released two teasers, for the Anthology itself and for the "Egg" limited packaging, which is already up for preorder at the Fox site, with a list price of $199.99 (current price $149.99).

Splice Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 23, 2010 07:07 PM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced Splice for Blu-ray release on October 5, in a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. This science-fiction movie, directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube) and starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, was well received in the festival scene, but upon its US theatrical release met with mixed reviews and a lukewarm box office reception.

Sex and Lucia announced on Blu-ray for October

Posted July 23, 2010 02:37 PM by Webmaster

Palm Pictures have announced Spanish director Julio Medem's Sex and Lucia for Blu-ray release on October 12. In 2002, the film won Best New Actress (Paz Vega) and Best Original Score (Alberto Iglesias) Goya Awards.

Verizon FiOS TV Launches WealthTV in 3D

Posted July 22, 2010 10:29 PM by Webmaster

Verizon has announced it is going 3D with the new video-on-demand offering from WealthTV. This FiOS Exclusive, will feature an upcoming episode on classic cars, "Wealth on Wheels Classic," in 3D. While most of us will never be able to afford most of these exotic cars, FiOS will have you in the drivers seat in no time.

Gladiator Remastered Blu-ray and Exchange Program (Update)

Posted July 22, 2010 08:47 PM by Juan Calonge

After months of rumors, announcements and cancellations, a new Blu-ray edition of Ridley Scott's Gladiator has at last been actually released in the Netherlands. Eager enthusiasts have compared the picture quality of this new release with that released last year and confirmed that the image is now noticeably superior. The Digital Bits has received confirmation that this remastered disc will also be available in the US, and that Paramount Home Entertainment will implement a "limited exchange program." Update: UK exchange data added.

3D Blu-ray of Monster House Announced

Posted July 22, 2010 08:21 PM by Juan Calonge

Confirming earlier reports, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced its second movie for release on 3D Blu-ray: Monster House, which is scheduled to hit store shelves on September 14. Like the 3D edition of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, this BD will include both a full-resolution 3D version and a 2D version of the movie.

Wallander Announced on Blu-ray for October

Posted July 22, 2010 08:01 PM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video, in conjunction with BBC Video, has announced Wallander for release on Blu-ray on October 19, just two weeks after airing on PBS Masterpiece Mystery. This two-disc set will include This two-disc set will include "Faceless Killers,", "The Man Who Smiled" and "The Fifth Woman," three 90-minute episodes based on the internationally best-selling novels by Henning Mankell and starring Kenneth Branagh as Swedish police detective Kurt Wallander.

MacGruber Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 22, 2010 07:46 PM by Juan Calonge

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray release of MacGruber, which is due out on September 7 in an unrated version. In this action comedy, based upon a recurring sketch and character on Saturday Night Live, special operative MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crime with his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find a nuclear warhead that's been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, MacGruber figures he's the only one tough enough for the job.

My Dog Skip Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 21, 2010 08:58 PM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced the family movie My Dog Skip for Blu-ray release on October 19. This film about the friendship between a teenager and his highly talented terrier is based upon an autobiographical book by Willie Morris, and was a box office success in the year 2000.

1935 Mutiny on the Bounty Blu-ray Announced

Posted July 21, 2010 08:37 PM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced Mutiny on the Bounty for Blu-ray release on November 16 in a Blu-ray book. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture and starring Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, this film has been especially remastered in honor of its 75th anniversary, having undergone a full photochemical restoration sourced from the film long-thought-lost, and recently rediscovered original nitrate camera negative.

Doctor Who Series 5 Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 21, 2010 08:14 PM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has set a November 9 street date for the Blu-ray release of the BBC series Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series, starring Matt Smith as the Next Doctor - after the departure of David Tennant. This series will be presented in six Blu-ray Discs.

Horror/Indie Blu-ray Wave from Lionsgate in October

Posted July 21, 2010 08:01 PM by Juan Calonge

In the run-up to Halloween, Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced no fewer than nine movies for release on Blu-ray in October, evenly split among the horror and independent genres: 2001 Maniacs; the original Bad Lieutenant, starring Harvey Keitel; The Blair Witch Project; Hard Candy; High Tension; Open Water / Open Water 2: Adrift (double feature); Secretary; and Wonderland.

Blu-ray Sales, July 12-18: Bounty Hunter Gets Prize (Update 2)

Posted July 21, 2010 06:47 PM by Juan Calonge

The Bounty Hunter was easily the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended July 18, according to data from Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. Avatar climbed back to second place. The other major theatrical release of the week, Our Family Wedding, only made it to eighth place, outsold 4:1 by The Bounty Hunter. Update: sales charts added. Update 2: figures added.

This Week on Blu-ray, July 19-25

Posted July 20, 2010 09:51 AM by Josh Dreuth

Matching up action and comedy might be one of the greatest cinematic accomplishments of all time. Okay, that might be a little extreme, but for those who want to "turn on, tune in, and drop out", action comedies provide the perfect combination of aggression relieving explosions and fall down laughing dialog to complement whatever mood you're in. For fans of this genre, today's Blu-ray release of The Losers will be a welcome addition to your Sunday-afternoon library.

Iron Man 2 Special Edition Metal Case Announced for Target

Posted July 19, 2010 07:34 AM by Jeremy

Target Stores Inc. has announced they will have one of the many unique retailer exclusives to debut on September 28 when Iron Man 2 releases. Each case will be individually numbered and limited to 30,000 units. The Blu-ray release will duplicate the already announced Iron Man 2 Blu-ray release. The Iron Man 2 Blu-ray Metal Case is available for pre-order from Target.com for $34.99.

Iron Man 2 Special Edition Metal Case Announced for Target

Posted July 18, 2010 10:20 PM by Anonymous

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Up for Pre-order

Posted July 17, 2010 08:30 AM by Jeremy

Fans of the 1968 fantasy filled classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be glad to hear that web giant Amazon has placed this Blu-ray up for pre-order. No date is listed but they have clued us in on that it will be a Blu-ray + DVD combo packaging as well as a DVD + Blu-ray packaging.

Sharp introduces the 100GB BDXL Blu-ray Disc

Posted July 16, 2010 07:04 PM by Anonymous

Sharp announced they will introduce a new BDXL Blu-ray Disc that are capable of offering 100GB-128GB's of Storage. The current BD-50 is dual layer and the increased storage space will more than double that with the use of 3 and 4 layers respectively. The BDXL will be available as recordable discs, however the 100GB will be the largest rewritable disc offered at the moment.
So far, the latest Sharp BD-HDW700 Blu-ray recorder/Player is the only player to support the newly announced media. The cost of this player will be 5000¥ or $57,452 and will only be available in Japan on July 30,2010.

Lost Boys: The Thirst Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 16, 2010 02:36 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced the vampire movie Lost Boys: The Thirst for release on Blu-ray on October 12. This new, direct-to-BD installment of the Lost Boys franchise has Corey Feldman return as "ace vampire hunter" Edgar Frog. The Blu-ray will include a DVD and Digital Copy.

Criterion Blu-ray in October: Anderson, Bergman, Kubrick, Kurosawa, Obayashi

Posted July 15, 2010 11:26 AM by Juan Calonge

This is officially one of the most exciting days in the history of HD news reporting. The Criterion Collection has announced no fewer than five films for release on Blu-ray in October. On October 12, it will release The Magician (Ingmar Bergman, 1958) and The Darjeeling Limited (Wes Anderson, 2007); a week later, the anxiously-awaited Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa, 1954); and finally, on October 26, the label will release House (Nobuhijo Obayashi, 1977) and Paths of Glory (Stanley Kubrick, 1957).

Grindhouse Special Edition Blu-ray in October

Posted July 15, 2010 10:50 AM by Juan Calonge

An early announcement to retailers indicates that, confirming earlier rumors, Vivendi Visual Entertainment is set to release the Weinstein Company production Grindhouse on a Special Edition Blu-ray on October 5 (perfect for a Halloween viewing party with friends). No release details are available at this moment, other than it will be a two-disc edition.

Dollhouse Season 2 Blu-ray Dated (Update)

Posted July 15, 2010 08:57 AM by Juan Calonge

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has set a street date of October 12 for the Blu-ray release of Dollhouse: Season 2, the second and final installment of Joss Whedon's sci-fi TV series, starring Eliza Dushku. Those who preorder this three-disc set at Comic-Con will receive a "very cool, very limited lithograph." Update: bonus features added.

Catalog Blu-ray Wave from Fox Coming Up

Posted July 15, 2010 05:27 AM by Juan Calonge

The Blu-ray release of Alien Anthology, just announced, is only one aspect of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's yearlong campaign to honor the studio's 75th birthday. Select Fox fan-favorites are coming out on Blu-ray this year, and have just gone up for preorder (albeit without a date): The Last of the Mohicans, Moulin Rouge!, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Romeo + Juliet, and The Sound of Music.

Alien Anthology Blu-ray Dated and Detailed

Posted July 15, 2010 04:27 AM by Juan Calonge

IGN has the scoop on the release date and details for the Alien Anthology, which will come out in the US on October 26. This six-disc set contains about 60 hours of special features and over 12,000 images, including material from the legendary early 1990s LaserDisc release, the "Legacy" release and the Quadrilogy DVDs. 20th Century Fox claims that the four Alien films have been "reinvigorated for an intense Blu-ray high-definition viewing experience."

The Innocents Blu-ray Detailed

Posted July 15, 2010 03:38 AM by Juan Calonge

BFI Video has revealed the edition details for the 1961 classic The Innocents, which, as previously reported, will come out in the UK on August 23. Jack Clayton's superbly haunting film retains the ambiguity of Henry James' novella The Turn of the Screw from which it is adapted, and continues to inspire today's "haunted house" movies. It will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p video, with a mono uncompressed audio track (at 48kHz/24 bit).

14 Blades Announced on Blu-ray

Posted July 15, 2010 03:29 AM by Juan Calonge

Icon Home Entertainment has announced 14 Blades for release on Blu-ray in the UK on August 16. Set during the Ming Dynasty, 14 Blades is the latest historical martial arts epic from Daniel Lee (Three Kingdoms - Resurrection of the Dragon) and starring Donnie Yen (Ip Man).

Blu-ray Sales, July 5-11: Brooklyn’s Finest Does Fine (Update)

Posted July 15, 2010 03:00 AM by Juan Calonge

Brooklyn's Finest, a cop drama that had grossed just $27 million at the box office, was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended July 11, according to Nielsen VideoScan First alert. Last week's top seller, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, dropped to number 2. Hot Tub Time Machine was third. Update: sales charts and figures added

Deal Alert: All Weeds Blu-ray Seasons over 50% Off

Posted July 14, 2010 10:05 AM by Juan Calonge

If you need to complete your Weeds Blu-ray collection, today is the perfect time, as Web retailer Deep Discount is featuring this Showtime series in its "Daily Deep Deal": today only, you can get any of the Blu-ray season sets of Weeds at a discount of over 50% off. Seasons One and Two are $13.73, while Seasons Three, Four and Five are $18.96.