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.

June is Month of Eastwood on Blu-ray

Posted March 1, 2010 06:28 AM by Juan Calonge

On May 31, veteran actor and director Clint Eastwood will turn 80. To celebrate it, the following day Warner Home Video will release a slew of Eastwood movies on Blu-ray, including two box sets (the ten-film Clint Eastwood Collection, and the Essential Eastwood: Director's Collection), two more Eastwood double features (Where Eagles Dare / Kelly's Heroes and The Enforcer / Sudden Impact) and three individual Blu-rays (Absolute Power, Heartbreak Ridge and The Rookie). Finally, Eastwood's latest movie, Invictus, is also expected around that time, although it hasn't been officially announced yet.

Buy Armageddon and Tombstone Blu-ray, Save $10

Posted March 1, 2010 04:46 AM by Juan Calonge

Amazon has an unadvertised promotion going for the upcoming Blu-ray editions of Armageddon and Tombstone. If you preorder both titles together, you will get an additional $10 off at checkout, making the total $32.98 for the two movies at the time of writing. There is no information regarding when this offer will expire.

Disney Offering $10 Coupon for Ponyo Blu-ray

Posted March 1, 2010 04:27 AM by Juan Calonge

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has a printable $10 off coupon good for the purchase of the Ponyo Blu-ray during its first week in stores. 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 March 7.

The Young Victoria Blu-ray Announced

Posted March 1, 2010 04:03 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Young Victoria for release on Blu-ray on April 20. This period drama is inspired upon the early years of Queen Victoria (played by Emily Blunt), and her marriage to Prince Albert. It has been nominated to the Academy Awards in three categories (Art Direction, Costume Design and Makeup).

Karate Kid I and II Announced on Blu-ray

Posted March 1, 2010 03:48 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid, Part II for release on Blu-ray on May 11. A box set including both movies on BD will also be released on the same date. However, no Blu-ray announcement has been made at the moment for The Karate Kid Part III or for the 1994 movie The Next Karate Kid, starring Hillary Swank.

A Star Is Born Deluxe Edition Blu-ray Announced

Posted February 28, 2010 05:11 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Home Video has announced A Star is Born, directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland, for release on a two-disc Blu-ray Deluxe Special Edition on June 22, including a 40-page booklet with rare photos, press materials and an essay by film historian John Fricke. As previously reported, this was the first film to be completely mastered at 6K — from scanning to restoring to mastering.

Blue Underground Announces Uncle Sam Blu-ray

Posted February 27, 2010 07:16 AM by Juan Calonge

Uncle Sam wants you – dead! Blue Underground has set a June 29 date for the Blu-ray release of the 1997 horror movie Uncle Sam, directed by William Lustig (who also directed Maniac and the Maniac Cop trilogy), about a soldier killed in action who rises from the grave on the Fourth of July to kill the unpatriotic.

2012 Blu-ray Special Features Sneak Peek

Posted February 27, 2010 06:41 AM by Juan Calonge

The megablockbuster 2012 hits store shelves next Tuesday, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has made available some never-before-seen clips from the special features included in the three-disc edition Blu-raythe scientific premise for the film, the special effects for the LA earthquake sequence, and Roland Emmerich as "master of the modern epic." You can see them all after the jump.

The Messenger Blu-ray in May

Posted February 26, 2010 02:57 PM by Juan Calonge

Oscilloscope Pictures has announced The Messenger for release on a Blu-ray/DVD combo on May 18. This wartime drama stars Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson as two members of the US Army's Casualty Notification Service, and has earned wide critical acclaim and two Academy Award nominations (Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor).

Geek Peek: Minority Report UK Blu-ray Limited Steelbook

Posted February 26, 2010 01:33 PM by Juan Calonge

When Paramount Home Entertainment announced that it would release Steven Spielberg's Minority Report on Blu-ray, there was much rejoicing, but it quickly turned to disappointment when the cover art was published. Now 20th Century Fox (which holds the European rights) has announced an undeniably better looking (and region-free) limited-edition steelbook with artcards for the UK.

Original Stepfather Blu-ray in June

Posted February 26, 2010 01:03 PM by Juan Calonge

According to information from retailers, distributor New Century will make its Blu-ray debut in June 15 with the release of the horror thriller The Stepfather, starring Terry O'Quinn (in recent times better known as Locke from Lost). No release details are available yet. This 1987 cult movie should not be mistaken with its recent (and by all accounts vastly inferior) remake.

Deal of the Day: Rocky Blu-ray Collection $37.99 (Expired)

Posted February 26, 2010 03:06 AM by Juan Calonge

This Friday, Amazon has an interesting Blu-ray related deal of the day: up to midnight PST, you can order Rocky: The Undisputed Collection on Blu-ray for only $37.99 (62% off MSRP). This works out to a little over $6 per Rocky movie. The price history for this box set shows that the lowest it has been is $47.99.

Wonderful World Blu-ray Detailed

Posted February 25, 2010 07:46 AM by Juan Calonge

Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced and detailed Wonderful World, scheduled for Blu-ray release on March 16. This drama stars Matthew Broderick as perhaps the most negative man alive who realizes that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective. It got a very limited theatrical release early this year.

Blu-ray Spring/Summer Wave from Optimum

Posted February 25, 2010 03:52 AM by Juan Calonge

In a series of retailer alerts, Optimum Home Entertainment has revealed some catalog and new titles it will publish on Blu-ray in the UK in April-June. On April 19, the studio will release Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor and David Lynch's Inland Empire. And on May 31, Johnnie To's Vengeance will hit store shelves.

Blu-ray Sales, Feb. 15-21: Law Abiding Citizen Rules (Update)

Posted February 25, 2010 03:16 AM by Juan Calonge

Law Abiding Citizen was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended February 21, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. Second place was for the Xbox 360 video game spinoff Halo Legends, which performed much better on high-def than on standard definition (it was only sixth in the overall packaged-media sales chart). Update: sales figures added.

No Ichi the Killer Blu-ray Yet

Posted February 24, 2010 08:13 AM by Juan Calonge

We have lost count of how many times Tokyo Shock has delayed the Blu-ray of Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer. However, this time hopes were high among enthusiasts that the February 23 date would stick. Alas, Tuesday came and went and no retailers have received any stock of the title.

Fox and Warner Blu-ray Sale at Deep Discount

Posted February 24, 2010 08:12 AM by Juan Calonge

After a period relatively under the radar, Deep Discount is now making a comeback, at least regarding Blu-ray. At the moment, this etailer is having a Fox sale, with several dozen titles at 60% or more off list price, including Firefly: The Complete Series for $35.98 and X-Men Trilogy for $31.98. It also has a sale with discounts of up to 68% on titles from Warner and New Line.

Cocoon Blu-ray Detailed

Posted February 24, 2010 03:31 AM by Juan Calonge

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed Ron Howard's sci-fi drama Cocoon, which as previously reported will be released on Blu-ray on April 6. Despite being promoted as a "25th Anniversary Edition," no new content has been created for this release, which carries over the bonuses from the 2004 DVD.

Spartacus - 50th Anniversary Blu-ray on May 25th

Posted February 23, 2010 03:59 PM by Dr. Svet Atanasov

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that, on May 25th, it will release Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus (1960). In 1961, the film won four Academy Awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Peter Ustinov) and Best Cinematography (Russell Metty). This Blu-ray edition will be presented in a single-sided BD50.

Today on Blu-ray - February 23rd

Posted February 23, 2010 11:26 AM by Josh Dreuth

The name Steven Soderbergh immediately provokes images of intense, thought-provoking dramas akin to his previous efforts (which include Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and Che). Say the name Matt Damon, and the mind is drawn to the image of an intense actor who starred in Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and The Bourne Trilogy. Bring these two intense individuals together, and no one could ever expected that a comedy would unfold, but that is exactly what happened with The Informant, which is out today on Blu-ray.

Universal Announces It's Complicated on Blu-ray

Posted February 23, 2010 10:05 AM by Juan Calonge

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of the comedy It's Complicated, directed by Nancy Meyers and starring Meryl Streep as a successful woman who finds herself in a love triangle with her still sexy ex-husband (Alec Baldwin) and an attractive new suitor (Steve Martin). Street date has been set for April 27, in perfect timing for Mother's Day.

Monsters vs Aliens 3D Blu-ray Exclusive with Samsung TVs

Posted February 23, 2010 07:59 AM by Juan Calonge

During the unveiling of its product lineup, the European branch of consumer-electronics company Samsung announced that, in order to get customers started with stereoscopic home cinema, the 3D version of the 2009 Dreamworks Animation blockbuster Monsters vs. Aliens will be available exclusively bundled with Samsung Full HD 3D televisions, expected to launch in March.

The Sound of Music Blu-ray for the Holidays

Posted February 23, 2010 07:39 AM by Juan Calonge

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is saving the heavy artillery for the holidays. After the reports that the Alien Anthology would come out on Blu-ray for Christmas, now comes the announcement that the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music will also hit Blu-ray around the same time. No release details are available at the moment.

Dolan's Cadillac Blu-ray Announced

Posted February 22, 2010 04:57 PM by Juan Calonge

National Entertainment Media has announced and detailed Dolan's Cadillac. This revenge thriller, starring Christian Slater and Wes Bentley and based on a Stephen King short story (from the Nightmares and Dreamscapes collection), comes direct to Blu-ray on April 6. It is competitively priced at an MSRP of $24.98, same as DVD.

District 13 Ultimatum Blu-ray Announced

Posted February 22, 2010 04:23 PM by Juan Calonge

Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced that it will release District 13: Ultimatum on Blu-ray on April 27. This sequel to the 2004 parkour actioner District B13, again produced by Luc Besson, sees its protagonists join forces against a gang of corrupt cops and officials. On the same date, the studio will also release the 2-pack District 13 Collection.

Sony to Distribute Weinstein Titles on Blu-ray

Posted February 22, 2010 07:08 AM by Juan Calonge

Independent studio The Weinstein Company, which is in the middle of a restructuring process, has finalized a new home video distribution deal with the worldwide acquisitions unit of Sony Pictures, according to which TWC and Dimension titles will release through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The Sony deal is envisioned as long-term, in batches of 9 to 10 films.

Buy Toy Story and Up on Blu-ray for $26.98

Posted February 22, 2010 03:59 AM by Juan Calonge

Best Buy is offering a $10 discount if you buy Toy Story or Toy Story 2 on Blu-ray, together with one other Pixar movie released on BD. At the time of writing, the most advantageous combination is Toy Story and Up, which go for $19.99 and $16.99 respectively, so you would end up paying $26.98 for the two BDs bought together. This offer is available online only.

Dirty Dancing Limited Keepsake Edition Blu-ray Announced

Posted February 22, 2010 03:37 AM by Juan Calonge

Nausicaä to Be First Ghibli Catalog on Blu-ray

Posted February 19, 2010 03:25 PM by Juan Calonge

At a recent award ceremony, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment announced Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's 1984 animated movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind will be released on Blu-ray in Japan this summer. No further release details were given. It is expected that a US release will take place later in the year.

Fox Says No 3D Avatar Blu-ray in November

Posted February 19, 2010 10:48 AM by Juan Calonge

James Cameron caused quite a stir when he said to the Wall Street Journal that Avatar would come out on Blu-ray in April in a "barebones" release and then in November in a 3D edition. On Thursday night, a spokesman for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment notified the WSJ: "3D is in the conceptual stage and Avatar will not be out on 3D Blu-ray in November."