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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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Blu-ray News, June 28-July 4: Percy Jackson Is #1 (Update)
Posted July 8, 2010 03:37 AM by Juan Calonge
A family movie outselling an R-rated comedy and a horror film isn't unheard of on DVD, but it definitely is news on Blu-ray. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended July 4, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert, moving nearly 50% more copies than Hot Tub Time Machine, and over twice as much as The Crazies. Update: sales figures added.
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30 Days of Night: Dark Days Blu-ray in October
Posted July 8, 2010 03:22 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 30 Days of Night: Dark Days for release on Blu-ray on October 5, in a two-disc BD/DVD combo edition. This direct-to-video thriller, based on the second book in the graphic novel series created by Steve Niles, takes place a year after the events of 30 Days of Night.
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Evil Dead Blu-ray Detailed
Posted July 7, 2010 10:07 AM by Juan Calonge
Anchor Bay Entertainment has revealed the full details for the Blu-ray release of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead, which as previously reported will come out on August 31. The BD will include not one, but two new HD transfers (one in 1.85:1 and the other in the original, director-composed 1.33:1), personally supervised by Raimi, accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio track.
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Deal Alert: Natural Born Killers DC Blu-ray $11.58
Posted July 7, 2010 09:33 AM by Juan Calonge
In late 2009, when Warner Home Video released Natural Born Killers: Unrated Director's Cut, it stayed at a relatively high price for a very long time, never dropping below $17. Last Sunday, it finally fell to $12.99 at Amazon. Mere days later, Deep Discount has gone even farther and is offering this Oliver Stone film for only $11.58.
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The Killer Inside Me Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted July 7, 2010 05:45 AM by Juan Calonge
An early announcement to retailers indicates that MPI Home Video will release The Killer Inside Meon September 28. This neo-noir thriller, based on a pulp novel by Jim Thompson and directed by the versatile Michael Winterbottom, drew a heated controversy when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival (and later at Berlin) because of its graphic violence.
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Simpsons Season 13 Blu-ray Detailed
Posted July 7, 2010 05:09 AM by Juan Calonge
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed the release details for The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season, which, as previously reported, will hit store shelves on August 24. Apart from other features, the Blu-ray release also includes "specially created menus" with additional animation that does not appear on the DVD.
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Deal Alert: Funimation Blu-ray Sale
Posted July 7, 2010 04:37 AM by Juan Calonge
It's not that often that retailers offer sales on anime on Blu-ray, so they are worth mentioning when they do happen. Best Buy's ad for the week of July 4-10 features many of the titles from the FUNimation catalog at discounts of over 50% off MSRP, in most cases at their lowest prices ever. Shortly after, Amazon matched those prices.
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Borzage, Fassbinder on Blu-ray in France
Posted July 7, 2010 03:46 AM by Juan Calonge
French independent studio Carlotta has announced its Blu-ray slate for late 2010. It prominently includes Rainer Werner Fassbinder's made-for-TV science-fiction film World on a Wire (Welt am Draht, 1973), as well as three films directed by Frank Borzage: 7th Heaven (1927), Street Angel (1928) and Lucky Star (1929).
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer, One-sheet Up
Posted July 6, 2010 04:50 PM by Webmaster
Warner Bros has revealed the teaser trailer and poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the much-anticipated seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, to be told in two full-length parts. Heading the cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
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New ES Sony Blu-ray Player and Receivers
Posted July 6, 2010 11:09 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Electronics has announced its new products from the Elevated Standard (ES) series, including a 3D-compatible Blu-ray player, model BDP-S1700ES, and three AV receivers, models STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES and STR-DA3600ES, as well as a non-ES receiver, model STR-DN2010. ES products will no longer be offered for sale online or through telesales.
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CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II
Posted July 6, 2010 09:23 AM by Juan Calonge
CyberLink Corp. has announced PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II release to the retail and online market. This enables Blu-ray 3D movie playback on desktop, notebook and All-in-One PCs. It also comes with Enhanced TrueTheater 3D for converting existing 2D DVD titles and 2D videos into a 3D movie experience. PowerDVD is the first software player to receive Blu-ray 3D certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA).
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Complete Grindhouse Blu-ray Rumors Resurface
Posted July 6, 2010 03:24 AM by Juan Calonge
Filmmaker Edgar Wright, who directed one of the fake trailers embedded in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's Grindhouse, posted yesterday on his Twitter account that he's soon going to record a commentary for that trailer, and added: "Some of you will know what that means is finally happening" – namely, that a release of the Grindhouse theatrical experience is around the corner.
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Thomas & Friends First Blu-ray Announced
Posted July 6, 2010 03:12 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment, in conjunction with HIT Entertainment, has announced that it will release the all-new CG animated adventure Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue as a Blu-ray/DVD combo edition on September 7. This title marks the first time Thomas is available on BD, and makes it one of the first Preschool properties to launch into the format.
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Deal Alert: Paris, Je T’Aime Blu-ray for $9.99
Posted July 5, 2010 09:10 AM by Juan Calonge
Best Buy is offering Paris, je t'aime (a multi-segment homage to the City of Light by directors such as the Coen brothers, Alfonso Cuarón or Olivier Assayas) for only $9.99 (59% off MSRP). That's $4.5 less than its current Amazon price, and beats the historic lowest price of $12.49. This offer is valid through July 10, and it's available in-store and online.
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Anchorman Blu-ray in August, Best Buy Exclusive
Posted July 5, 2010 05:52 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment is set to release the Will Ferrell comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy on Blu-ray on August 31, as a Best Buy exclusive. This two-disc "Rich Mahogany Edition" will include both the theatrical version and an "unrated, uncut and uncalled for" version.
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Lionsgate Announces Delicatessen, The Third Man on Blu-ray
Posted July 5, 2010 04:37 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that it will release two films on Blu-ray on September 14 as part of its StudioCanal Collection: Delicatessen (Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, 1991); and The Third Man (Carol Reed, 1949), which had previously been released by Criterion in a now out of print edition. Both will be presented in 1080p video with 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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The Hangover Blu-ray Gets Extreme
Posted July 5, 2010 04:05 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced The Hangover: Extreme Hangover Edition for release on Blu-ray on October 12. This re-release of the R-rated sleeper hit of 2009 contains an exclusive, never-before-seen 28-page wedding album featuring missing photos from the ill-fated Vegas wedding and more incriminating photos from the lost camera that you couldn't see in theaters, as well as new BD-Live content. SRP is $49.99.
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Elf Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray Announced
Posted July 5, 2010 03:42 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video, in conjunction with New Line Home Entertainment, has announced that it will release Elf: Ultimate Collector's Edition on October 26. This holiday tin, priced at $49.99 SRP, will include the Blu-ray edition released in 2008, along with a 5-track soundtrack CD sampler, a 14" plush Elf holiday stocking, 15 gift tag stickers and a 5x7" magnetic Elf picture frame with 4x6" magnet.
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The Square Announced on Blu-ray
Posted July 5, 2010 03:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Square for Blu-ray release on August 24. This "twist-filled" neo-noir Australian thriller centers on an adulterous couple whose scheming leads to arson, blackmail and murder. US distributor Apparition gave it a very limited release last April.
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Blu-ray Gets Fanboys
Posted July 2, 2010 08:12 AM by Juan Calonge
Vivendi Visual Entertainment has announced Fanboys for Blu-ray release on July 27. This comedy about a group of Star Wars fans who plan to break into George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch was one of the productions from The Weinstein Company that didn't get a Blu-ray release in 2009 (another was Outlander, which came out on Blu-ray last May).
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Deadwood Blu-ray Coming Up
Posted July 2, 2010 06:48 AM by Juan Calonge
It had become a habit: every time an HBO title was announced on Blu-ray, enthusiasts snapped back: "But where is Deadwood?". Well, the answer might be coming closer, as Deadwood: The Complete Series just came up for preorder. This 13-disc box set will reportedly include all 36 episodes from the series, in 1080p video with DTS-HD Master Audio sound.
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Big Four of Thrash Metal Live Blu-ray in September
Posted July 2, 2010 04:17 AM by Juan Calonge
The "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax — played together for the first time this year as part of the Sonisphere festival. A Blu-ray is set to be released in September showcasing the entire concert they held on June 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria: two hours of Metallica, and one hour each of Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.
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Ajami Announced on Blu-ray
Posted July 2, 2010 03:51 AM by Juan Calonge
Kino International has announced Ajami for Blu-ray release on August 24. This Israeli film is set in Jaffa's Ajami neighborhood, a melting pot of cultures and conflicting views among Jews, Muslims and Christians. It premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the 2010 Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Film category.
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Criterion Hints at Sweet Smell of Success, Night of the Hunter
Posted July 1, 2010 05:37 AM by Juan Calonge
In its Facebook page, The Criterion Collection has posted a photograph that shows a classic movie being prepared for Blu-ray release: Sweet Smell of Success (Alexander Mackendrick, 1957). Previously, the studio's newsletter had featured a picture probably hinting at the release of The Night of the Hunter (Charles Laughton, 1955). Both films come from the United Artists library and hence have apparently been licensed to Criterion by MGM. No street date or release details are available.
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Solitary Man Announced on Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2010 04:22 AM by Juan Calonge
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced Solitary Man for Blu-ray release on September 7. This drama starring Michael Douglas (along with Mary-Louise Parker and Jenna Fisher, with Susan Sarandon and Danny DeVito) got a 81% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes when it had a limited theatrical release in May.
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Superman/Batman Apocalypse Blu-ray Announced
Posted July 1, 2010 03:37 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced Superman/Batman: Apocalypse for release on Blu-ray on September 28. This direct-to-video animated feature (the ninth of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies) is based on Jeff Loeb's popular mini-series from the Superman/Batman comic books. A digital copy will be included.
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Deal Alert: Minority Report Blu-ray $9.99
Posted July 1, 2010 03:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Best Buy has an interesting BD-related deal of the day going on now. Today only, you can buy Minority Report for only $9.99 (66% off MSRP). This title sells currently for $18.49 at amazon, and its price history shows it has never been below $16.49, so this is an incredible deal. This offer is valid online only, but store pickup is available.
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Blu-ray Sales, June 21-27: Eli Keeps His Book (Update)
Posted July 1, 2010 03:15 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner's The Book of Eli was again the top-selling title on Blu-ray, according to data from Nielsen VideoScan First Alert for the week ended June 27. Universal's Green Zone came in a close second. Meanwhile, Disney's Toy Story and Toy Story 2 jumped to third and fourth place respectively, propelled by the theatrical release of Toy Story 3. Update: sales charts and figures added.
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Digital Playground Boss Believes in Blu-ray Endurance, Cautiously Supports 3D
Posted June 30, 2010 08:38 AM by Juan Calonge
During an interview with the technology site ConceivablyTech, adult entertainment baron Joone said that Digital Playground will support 3D, although he reckons that the format is still two or three years away from mass penetration. He also remarked that Blu-ray sales are increasing steadily, and that there is "no reason to believe Blu-ray Disc will die anytime soon."
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Just Wright Announced on Blu-ray
Posted June 30, 2010 06:28 AM by Juan Calonge
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced Just Wright for Blu-ray release on September 14. This PG-rated romantic sports film from Fox Searchlight stars Queen Latifah as a physical therapist who falls for the NBA star she's working with (played by rapper Common). A digital copy will be included with the Blu-ray.