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Dracula (1958) 4K Blu-ray
Posted September 2, 2026 09:18 PM by Webmaster
Warner Archive, in association with Hammer Films, is preparing 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases of Terence Fisher's Dracula (1958), starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, and Carol Marsh. The releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on October 27.
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One Night Only Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray
Posted September 1, 2026 10:18 PM by Webmaster
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will release on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray Will Gluck's romantic dramedy One Night Only (2026), starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Bobby Cannavale, Molly Ringwald, and LeVar Burton. The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on October 20.
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Gwendoline Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray
Posted August 31, 2026 09:16 PM by Webmaster
Severin Films has dated and detailed its upcoming Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray release of Just Jaeckin's Gwendoline (1984), starring Tawny Kitaen, Brent Huff, Zabou Breitman, Bernadette Lafont, and Jean Rougerie. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 24.
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This Week on Blu-ray: August 31-September 6
Posted August 31, 2026 08:24 AM by Sean Greenwood
For the week of August 31st, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release 28 Days Later on 4K UHD. New releases include the anime series Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc (2025) from Crunchyroll and Dry Leaf from Cinema Guild. Catalog titles on Blu-ray include Ten Women in Black and The Magnificent Cuckold from Radiance Films, while catalog titles on 4K UHD include The Hot Spot from Radiance and Tekkonkinkreet from Shout Factory and GKIDS.
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Scream Factory and Shout Factory Announce November Releases
Posted August 31, 2026 06:08 AM by Webmaster
Scream Factory and Shout Factory have announced their November batch of releases. They are: The Chow Yun-Fat Collection Volume One, The Family Man (2000), Women in Prison Collection (1971-1985), and The Transformers: The Movie (1986).
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Warner Catalog Blu-ray Slate for 2010 Revealed
Posted January 27, 2010 05:06 AM by Juan Calonge
Veteran site DVD Town has published a post revealing the release dates for many titles that Warner Home Video intends to release on Blu-ray during all of 2010, including some bona fide classics, a comedy wave in August, science-fiction in September, a couple of Bogart movies, and more Blu-ray double features.
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Gentlemen Broncos Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 27, 2010 03:15 AM by Juan Calonge
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced 'Gentlemen Broncos' for Blu-ray release on March 2. This comedy, co-written and directed by Jared Hess ('Napoleon Dynamite'), was scheduled to open in theaters in October 2009, but poor reviews caused Fox Searchlight to scrap a wide theatrical release.
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Brothers Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 27, 2010 02:49 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced 'Brothers' for Blu-ray release on March 23. This drama, directed by Jim Sheridan, tells the story of how two brothers (Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire) come to terms with issues of love, loyalty and manhood with the woman caught between them (Natalie Portman).
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Anniversary Blu-ray for Fellini's La Dolce Vita
Posted January 26, 2010 02:26 PM by Juan Calonge
Independent distributor E1 Entertainment has announced that it has acquired all North American rights to 'La Dolce Vita', as well as other classic Italian films by Vittorio de Sica and Luchino Visconti. A theatrical re-release and a 50th Anniversary Blu-ray of Federico Fellini's 1960 masterpiece are planned for later this year.
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Minority Report Announced on Blu-ray (Update)
Posted January 26, 2010 11:40 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 'Minority Report' on Blu-ray. This Steven Spielberg science-fiction thriller, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick and starring Tom Cruise, will be released on a two-disc edition on April 20. A "true 4K master" of the movie had been created in late 2009 by LaserPacific post production company. Update: specs and detailed special features listed.
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Today on Blu-ray - January 26th
Posted January 26, 2010 09:03 AM by Josh Dreuth
To some, he was known as the “King of Pop”. To others, he was “Wacko Jacko”. But to most, Michael Jackson was one of the most gifted and influential singers of his time. His untimely passing while rehearsing for a comeback tour caused shock throughout the world, and for a brief moment in time, everyone ignored the controversy and mourned the loss of a man who had positively affected so many. For the release of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It', Sony compiled rehearsal footage to bring fans one last glimpse into what could have been one of the most memorable concerts of all time, and it is being released today on Blu-ray.
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The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray in March
Posted January 26, 2010 06:52 AM by Juan Calonge
Early retailer information indicates that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has set a March 16 date for the Blu-ray release of its latest animated movie, 'The Princess and the Frog' – the studio's return to 2D animation. Two editions will be available: a single-disc edition and a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack.
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Piranha Blu-ray Delayed, More Corman Productions Announced
Posted January 26, 2010 05:05 AM by Juan Calonge
Shout Factory has informed that the Blu-ray release of the 1978 movie 'Piranha' is being pushed to August 3. The reason officially given for the delay is that more time was needed "to finalize the bonus content" – although this comes just as the upcoming remake had its theatrical release postponed to August as well. Shout also set street dates for the Blu-ray editions of 'Death Race 2000' (June 22) and 'Starcrash' (September 7).
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Coppola's Tetro Blu-ray in April
Posted January 25, 2010 05:16 PM by Juan Calonge
An early announcement to retailers indicates that Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release Francis Ford Coppola's 'Tetro' on Blu-ray on April 6. There is no information on disc details at the moment. 'Tetro' marks the first original screenplay for Coppola since 1974, and is a drama about the reunion of two long-lost brothers, set in Buenos Aires.
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Armored Blu-ray Announced for March
Posted January 25, 2010 04:47 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the action thriller 'Armored' for release on Blu-ray on March 16. This movie stars Matt Dillon, Jean Reno and Laurence Fishburne, as a crew of officers at an armored transport security firm who embark on the ultimate heist against their own company.
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The Natural Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 25, 2010 04:18 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 'The Natural' for release on Blu-ray on April 6. This baseball movie, starring Robert Redford, was initially slated to come out three years ago, simultaneously with the director's cut DVD, but was pulled from the schedule. The Blu-ray will include the 138-minute theatrical cut of the movie.
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Did You Hear About the Morgans? Blu-ray in March
Posted January 25, 2010 03:49 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?' for Blu-ray release on March 16. This is a comedy about a New York estranged couple (played by Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant) who, after witnessing a crime, is forced to hide in a small town in Wyoming. It made $29 million at the box office.
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Oppo Unveils Sub-$300 Blu-ray Player (Update)
Posted January 23, 2010 02:00 PM by Juan Calonge
On Monday, January 25, Oppo Digital is launching the BDP-80, the "lower-cost" Blu-ray player model the company recently hinted at. It is a BD-Live (profile 2.0) player, based on the same decoder chipset and firmware as the acclaimed BDP-83. It also supports DVD-Audio and SACD playback, and multichannel analog audio output. It is priced at $289 and will soon be available for purchase on the Oppo web site. Update: the player is now available for purchase and in stock.
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Fallen Angels Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 22, 2010 06:54 AM by Juan Calonge
Kino International, a division of the newly-created Kino Lorber, has announced Wong Kar-Wai's 'Fallen Angels' (Duo luo tian shi) for release on Blu-ray on March 16. This movie was restored in late 2008, under Wong's strict supervision: scratches and dust spots were digitally removed and the film's color gradings were completely reviewed in this new transfer of the film.
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Highlander Seasons 2 & 3 Blu-ray Dated and Detailed
Posted January 22, 2010 05:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Davis-Panzer has set an "estimated" release date of April 30 for the Blu-ray editions of 'Highlander: Season Two' and 'Highlander: Season Three'. While video resolution is currently listed as 720p, the studio has informed TV Shows on DVD that there is "a very good chance that it will be in 1080p" (but still probably an upscale from standard-definition tape, and not a new transfer from film elements). Audio is also being upgraded to DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
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Disney Offers $10 Coupon for Surrogates Blu-ray
Posted January 22, 2010 03:39 AM by Juan Calonge
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has a printable $10 off coupon good for the purchase of the 'Surrogates' Blu-ray during its first week. This coupon is redeemable at participating retailers, and there are versions available for the US and the English-speaking provinces of Canada. This promotion expires on January 31.
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True Blood Second Season Blu-ray Dated
Posted January 22, 2010 03:27 AM by Juan Calonge
HBO has set May 25 as the release date of 'True Blood: the Complete Second Season' on Blu-ray, according to TV Shows on DVD, based on information from its sources at retail. Like the first season, this will be a five-disc set, with DTS-HD Master Audio sound, and all 12 episodes will have "True Blood Enhanced Viewing"
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The Boondock Saints II Announced and Detailed
Posted January 21, 2010 10:04 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 'The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day' for release on Blu-ray on March 9. This sequel to the cult crime movie 'The Boondock Saints' was made possible by the home video success of the first film. In it, the MacManus brothers come out from hiding to avenge the death of a priest.
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Ong Bak Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 21, 2010 09:28 AM by Juan Calonge
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of the Thai martial arts movie 'Ong Bak: The Thai Warrior' on February 2, thus tying in with the release of its prequel, 'Ong Bak 2: The Beginning', by Magnolia Home Entertainment. Audio will be presented in English and Thai DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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Tromeo & Juliet, Class of Nuke 'Em High on Blu-ray
Posted January 21, 2010 06:19 AM by Juan Calonge
Troma Team Video is set to release two of its cult classics on Blu-ray very soon: 'Tromeo & Juliet' will come out on March 30, and 'Class of Nuke 'Em High' on April 27. Both will come in an unrated director's cut. Also on April 27, Troma will release a new title, the British thriller 'Dark Nature'.
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France: Family Movies on Blu-ray from Sony
Posted January 21, 2010 05:04 AM by Juan Calonge
The France branch of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed a very family-friendly Blu-ray slate for March: 'Jumanji' and 'Zathura: A Space Adventure' will come out on March 10; and on March 22, the studio will release 'Stuart Little' and 'Stuart Little 2'. No other release details are available.
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Rumor: War of the Worlds Blu-ray in June
Posted January 21, 2010 04:12 AM by Juan Calonge
According to information posted at UK retailer HMV, Paramount Home Entertainment will release Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds' on Blu-ray on June 14. No information on technical specifications or special features is available at this time. Note that this is unofficial until there is an announcement from the studio.
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Blu-ray Sales, Jan. 11-17: Hurt Locker Explodes (Update)
Posted January 21, 2010 04:01 AM by Juan Calonge
Summit Entertainment's 'The Hurt Locker' was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended January 17, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. The top seller for the previous week, 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs', fell to seventh place, while 'The Hangover' showed impressive legs in its fifth week and was again number two. Update: Top 10, BD sales percentages and overall sales figures added.
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Gone with the Wind Single-Disc Blu-ray Goes Wide
Posted January 21, 2010 03:45 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that 'Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Edition', the single-disc Blu-ray released on November 17, 2009 as a Target exclusive, will be available at all retailers from February 2. Contents are the same as for disc one of the Ultimate Collector's Edition (the only version widely available in the US so far). Hence, the only bonus feature included is a commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer.
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No Retailer Exclusivity for Twilight New Moon Blu-ray
Posted January 20, 2010 04:04 PM by Juan Calonge
Summit Entertainment has confirmed that the Blu-ray edition of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' will have a wide release to all retailers on Saturday, March 20. The first installment, 'Twilight', had been released on March 21, 2009, but initially was available in high definition only at Best Buy and Target for a period of six weeks.
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Sofatronic Bringing BD-J to Asia
Posted January 20, 2010 11:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Sofatronic's Kaleidoscope platform has been used by Hong-Kong based video production corporation Best & Original Production Ltd. to author the first BD-J title in Asia: Lu Chuan's 'City of Life and Death'. This (region-free) title, distributed by Mega Star (part of Media Asia), earned very positive reviews globally. Best & Original Production also authored the follow-up title 'The Founding of a Republic' and now solely use Kaleidoscope for all BD-J titles.
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The Kids Are Alright on Blu-ray
Posted January 20, 2010 06:05 AM by Juan Calonge
An early announcement to retailers indicates that, on March 2, Universal Music Group will release 'The Kids Are Alright', a famous documentary on the rock band The Who. At the moment there is no information on audio/video details or special features. Hopefully this BD edition will include all the contents from the discontinued 2003 special edition DVD by Pioneer.
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The Fantastic Mr. Fox Announced on Blu-ray
Posted January 20, 2010 03:51 AM by Juan Calonge
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of the stop-motion animated movie 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox', which will be available in a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo edition from March 23 (three weeks later than in the UK). 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' is a reimagining of Roald Dahl's 1970 children's novel, directed by Wes Anderson.
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Today on Blu-ray - January 19th
Posted January 19, 2010 05:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
At the time when Showtime was making efforts to expand their original programming line-up, 'Weeds' emerged as a shining star in an otherwise ignored schedule. The cannabis inspired drama quickly became a top performer on the premium channel, and has already completed its fifth season - which is out on Blu-ray today - and a sixth season is set to begin later this year.
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The Killer Blu-ray in March
Posted January 19, 2010 04:29 PM by Juan Calonge
Retail giant Wal-Mart has put up on its website a preorder page for John Woo's cult action classic, 'The Killer', which reportedly will be released on March 30 by Vivendi Entertainment, as part of the Dragon Dynasty label. It will have audio tracks in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, and subtitles in English and Spanish. Special features will consist of behind-the-scenes featurettes and interviews.