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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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Rumor: Jurassic Park Blu-ray in Late 2010
Posted January 28, 2010 05:55 AM by Juan Calonge
The Netherlands branch of Universal Studios Home Entertainment has listed Steven Spielberg's 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' as coming soon to Blu-ray, with a release date of November 4. 'Jurassic Park III' was not mentioned. No other release details or special features are known at this early stage.
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Buy Michael Jackson's This Is It and Another Blu-ray, Save $5
Posted January 28, 2010 04:12 AM by Juan Calonge
Amazon is having a special promotion linked to the Blu-ray release of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'. If you buy it together with another qualifying Blu-ray title, a discount of $5 will be applied at checkout. At the time of writing, there are twenty eligible movies, all from Sony. This offer ends on February 8.
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Ninja Assassin Blu-ray Announced
Posted January 28, 2010 03:56 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced 'Ninja Assassin' for release on Blu-ray on March 16 on a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. As has now become the norm for Warner BDs, audio will be presented in DTS-HD Master Audio. This R-rated martial-arts movie is co-produced by the Wachowski brothers and directed by James McTeigue.
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Blu-ray Sales, Jan. 18-24: Gamer is Winner (Update)
Posted January 28, 2010 03:13 AM by Juan Calonge
Gamer was the top-selling title on Blu-ray during the week ended January 24, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. This science-fiction/action movie (which was far from a box office hit) benefited from Lionsgate's long-standing strategy of saving some appealing content for release after the holiday season. BD accounted for 31% of total disc sales of this title. Update: top 10 chart and BD sales percentages added.
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Warner Exec Confirms Hobbit Delay – No Extended LOTR Blu-ray till 2012?
Posted January 27, 2010 06:44 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Bros. COO Alan Horn (who also oversees New Line Cinema, which became a part of WB in early 2008) said that the most probable date for the theatrical release of 'The Hobbit' would be in the fourth quarter of 2012, thus confirming earlier reports. In that case, the theatrical version of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (due out on April 6) could be the only one available on Blu-ray for a long time.
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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.