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.

Bored to Death Season 1 Blu-ray Announced

Posted May 5, 2010 04:22 AM by Juan Calonge

HBO Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has announced the Blu-ray release of Bored to Death: The Complete First Season. This three-disc season set has a street date of September 14, just before the premiere of the second season. This comedy series stars Jason Schwartzman as a writer who, after a breakup, decides to become "the Sam Spade of Brooklyn."

Original Stepfather Blu-ray Detailed

Posted May 5, 2010 04:11 AM by Juan Calonge

Shout! Factory has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray edition of the thriller The Stepfather, which is slated for release on June 15. This 1987 cult movie, starring Terry O'Quinn (in recent times better known as Locke from Lost), was the basis for a recent (and by all accounts vastly inferior) remake.

This Week on Blu-ray, May 4th

Posted May 4, 2010 08:32 AM by Josh Dreuth

There have been many films made about the Second World War since it concluded almost 65 years ago, but Saving Private Ryan was the first to replicate the experience so realistically that it received equal praise from both those who had placed their boots on the sandy beaches of Normandy, and those who had previously only read about the experience in books. Today, Paramount brings this amazing film to Blu-ray as part of their Sapphire Series, representing one of the best films the studio has to offer.

Blu-ray Deal of the Day: Rambo Box Set for $25

Posted May 4, 2010 08:26 AM by Juan Calonge

NPD Survey: Blu-ray Penetration Increases Twofold

Posted May 4, 2010 03:38 AM by Juan Calonge

According to the 2010 Consumer Technology Household Online Penetration Study from research company The NPD Group, the percentage of households with a Blu-ray player nearly doubled since last year, going from just 6% in 2009 to 11% in 2010. Key factors behind this increase were deep discounting during the 2009 holiday season, and the broadening penetration of HDTV (64% of households now have a flat-panel TV).

Brooklyn's Finest Blu-ray Announced

Posted May 4, 2010 03:14 AM by Juan Calonge

Anchor Bay Entertainment has set July 6 as the Blu-ray release date for the crime movie Brooklyn's Finest, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke and Don Cheadle as three conflicted New York City police officers whose lives are dramatically transformed by their involvement in a massive drug operation over the course of one chaotic week.

Road to Perdition Blu-ray Announced

Posted May 3, 2010 08:14 AM by Juan Calonge

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced Road to Perdition for Blu-ray release on August 3. This crime movie from Dreamworks SKG, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks, Jude Law and the late Paul Newman, received multiple Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for Best Cinematography.

Clips from Blu-ray Extras of Rob Marshall’s Nine

Posted May 3, 2010 07:56 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has made available several clips from the numerous featurettes included in the Blu-ray release of Rob Marshall's Nine, which streets tomorrow. This adaptation of a Broadway musical received four Academy Award nominations (Best Supporting Actress –Penélope Cruz–, Art Direction, Costume Design and Original Song).

Extensive Summer Blu-ray Slate from Image

Posted May 3, 2010 06:09 AM by Juan Calonge

In an apparent rebound from its financial problems, Image Entertainment has revealed a score of titles on Blu-ray for July and August. The list runs the gamut of genres, from stand-up comedy to science fiction to documentaries, and features prominently the first titles from the Handmade Films library that Image had recently licensed.

A Single Man Blu-ray Announced

Posted May 3, 2010 03:38 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Weinstein Company title A Single Man for release on Blu-ray on July 6. A Single Man is the first film directed by fashion designer Tom Ford, and starring Colin Firth in an award-winning (and Oscar-nominated) performance as a homosexual British professor in early 1960s California.

To Save a Life Announced on Blu-ray

Posted May 3, 2010 03:35 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced To Save a Life for Blu-ray release on August 3. This Christian drama dealing with issues of teenage angst and miscommunication comes from Samuel Goldwyn Films, which had distributed similarly-themed movies such as Fireproof and Facing the Giants.

First Details for Metropolis UK Blu-ray

Posted May 2, 2010 05:34 AM by Juan Calonge

Eureka Entertainment has revealed initial details for the UK release of the new restoration of Fritz Lang's masterpiece Metropolis, which will come out in its new 150-minute restored version as part of the Masters of Cinema series in late 2010. It will come in special-edition packaging with a "lavish wraparound sleeve and embossed printing."

Movie Gallery to Shutter All Stores

Posted May 2, 2010 05:05 AM by Juan Calonge

According to Home Media Magazine, all stores operated by Movie Gallery (including Hollywood Video and Game Crazy) will begin shutting down operations in approximately two weeks, followed by a nationwide liquidation sale, which will be completed in another six to ten weeks. Movie Gallery had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, for the second time in three years.

Corman Cult Classics Promo Reel from Shout Factory

Posted May 1, 2010 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge

Loud rock 'n roll! Scandalous women! Extreme violence! Gory monsters! Hardcore action! It's all in the proudly exploitative promo reel that Shout! Factory has put together to offer a sneak peek into its Roger Corman Cult Classics collection, soon to start releasing on Blu-ray with all-new bonus features and film transfers.

Seven Blu-ray Coming Up

Posted April 30, 2010 10:32 AM by Juan Calonge

As the 15th anniversary of the theatrical release of David Fincher's Se7en (aka Seven) approaches, early retailer information indicates that Warner Home Video will release this celebrated serial-killer movie in the UK on October 25. There is no information regarding release details or special features at the moment.

Over 20 Companies Join Taiwan Blu-ray Disc Consortium

Posted April 30, 2010 04:44 AM by Juan Calonge

More than 20 companies have joined the Taiwan Blu-ray Disc Consortium, a special interest group, under the Taiwan Information Storage Association, formed by Taiwan-based companies involved in the BD market. The consortium includes makers of Blu-ray optical disc drives (such as Lite-On IT), optical discs (such as CMC Magnetics and Ritek), IC design and components, which hope to join forces to negotiate better licensing terms for producing BD-related products.

Don McKay Announced on Blu-ray for June

Posted April 30, 2010 03:58 AM by Juan Calonge

Image Entertainment has announced Don McKay for release on Blu-ray on June 29. Don McKay is a dark comedy, executive produced by and starring Thomas Haden Church. It premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and got a very limited theatrical release in April 2010.

The Doors Documentary When You’re Strange Announced on Blu-ray

Posted April 30, 2010 03:49 AM by Juan Calonge

Eagle Rock Entertainment has licensed the North American Blu-Ray rights to When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors from Rhino Entertainment. It will be released through Eagle Vision on Blu-Ray on June 29. Directed by award-winning writer/director Tom DiCillo and narrated by Johnny Depp, this documentary uncovers historic and previously unseen footage of the illustrious rock band and provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of its music and legacy.

Predators Character Featurette: Danny Trejo as Cuchillo

Posted April 30, 2010 03:45 AM by Webmaster

20th Century Fox UK has put together a set of mini-featurettes describing the characters in the upcoming Predators, made "under the creative auspices of Robert Rodriguez." The latest involves Cuchillo, a cold-blooded mercenary played by Danny Trejo (not to be mistaken with Machete from a celebrated Grindhouse fake trailer).

Back to the Future Trilogy Coming Soon on Blu-ray

Posted April 29, 2010 06:48 AM by Juan Calonge

The monthly Blu-ray magazine of Australian home cinema retailer JB Hi-Fi features an ad for several titles on the format, all of them already available except for one: the Back to the Future Trilogy. No specific street date or release details are provided, other that it is "Coming Soon."

Classic King Kong Coming to Blu-ray in 2010

Posted April 29, 2010 04:28 AM by Juan Calonge

During the TCM Classic Film Festival, held recently in Los Angeles, renowned film critic Leonard Maltin introduced a new digital restoration of the 1933 classic King Kong, which was shown at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Maltin later revealed in his blog that this restoration will "yield a Blu-ray home video release later this year."

Twilight Zone Season One Coming Soon on Blu-ray

Posted April 29, 2010 04:18 AM by Juan Calonge

Late last year, it was reported that Image Entertainment had begun preparing the classic television series The Twilight Zone for release on Blu-ray during 2010. Now, The Twilight Zone: Season One has gone up for preorder, with a list price of $99.99. No release details are available for this box set, but it is expected to include the 36 episodes of the first season.

Avatar’s Tree of Souls Erected in London’s Hyde Park

Posted April 29, 2010 04:00 AM by Juan Calonge

As previously reported, in conjunction with international Earth Day, and to celebrate Avatar's UK Blu-ray release, a real-life version of the Tree of Souls 'came to life' at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park for 3 days from Saturday 24 - Monday 26 April. The public could connect to this life-sized replica tree, with 20 miles of fibre optics, to manipulate the movement, colour and glow of the branches, make social networking status updates with an Earth Day message and upload photos and messages to a screen built into the tree's trunk.

Rock 'N' Roll High School Blu-ray Clips

Posted April 29, 2010 03:39 AM by Juan Calonge

Shout! Factory has provided a series of clips for the upcoming release of the cult favorite Rock 'N' Roll High School, which as previously reported is scheduled to come out on Blu-ray on May 11 as part of the Roger Corman Cult Classics collection.

Blu-ray Sales, April 19-25: Avatar Is Out of This World (Update)

Posted April 29, 2010 02:45 AM by Juan Calonge

As was expected, Avatar took the Blu-ray sales chart by storm during the week ended April 25, outselling number-two title, Crazy Heart, by nearly sixty to one. According to Nielsen VideoScan data, a record 49% of Avatar packaged-media sales came from the Blu-ray version, surpassing the 43% managed by Ong Bak 2: The Beginning in February. Update: top 10 added.

Batman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray Announced

Posted April 29, 2010 02:35 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced Batman: Under the Red Hood for release on Blu-ray on July 27. In this direct-to-video animated feature, Batman must face the challenge of vigilante/criminal Red Hood, begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without the same ethical code.

Four Lions UK Poster and Trailer

Posted April 29, 2010 02:30 AM by Webmaster

Optimum Releasing has provided the poster, clips and trailer for the upcoming movie Four Lions, a comedy that looks at jihadism through the prism of farce and aims to do with the modern face of terrorism what This is Spinal Tap did with heavy metal and Dr. Strangelove with the Cold War.

White Collar Season One Coming Soon on Blu-ray

Posted April 28, 2010 07:32 AM by Juan Calonge

An early announcement to retailers indicates that, on July 13, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release White Collar: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray. This police procedural about the unlikely partnership of a con artist and an FBI agent and aired on the USA Network will be presented in a three-disc set.

Avatar Breaks UK First-day Blu-ray Sales Record

Posted April 28, 2010 04:23 AM by Juan Calonge

The UK branch of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that Avatar has delivered the highest first-day Blu-ray unit sales for any film in the UK since the inception of the format. Avatar sales beat the previous UK record held by The Dark Knight, selling more BDs in its first 24 hours than the latest caped crusader flick sold in its first week.

Ben-Hur and Citizen Kane DVDs Vaulted, Blu-ray in 2011

Posted April 28, 2010 03:51 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced a moratorium initiative in North America for two of its best-selling titles. As of May 10, the DVD of Citizen Kane will be pulled from shelves; in July 12, Ben-Hur will follow. Both films are undergoing comprehensive restorations in preparation for their return in 2011 – now on Blu-ray.