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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 Black Friday Week Sales Triple, Cancel DVD's Fall
Posted December 4, 2009 05:13 AM by Juan Calonge
According to data gathered by the research department of Home Media Magazine, revenue from Blu-ray software sales during the week ended November 24 was a record $69.06 million, up 224.04% from the same week in 2008. That growth more than offset the fall in DVD revenue, which was down 7.89% year-on-year. Packaged media as a whole was up 1.02%.
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Costco to Focus on Blu-ray for the Holidays
Posted December 4, 2009 04:59 AM by Juan Calonge
Costco Wholesale Corp. is putting the spotlight on Blu-ray Disc players and movies for the holiday shopping season, expanding in-store availability of BDs by 50% and educating about the format. The December issue of Costco Connection, distributed monthly to the company's 53 million cardholders, devoted significant space to Blu-ray. “Blu-ray Disc movies are now the focus of our department,” said Costco warehouse DVD/Blu-ray buyer Claudia Augello in the magazine.
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Elizabethan Blu-ray Discs Coming Soon
Posted December 4, 2009 04:48 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to UK retailers it has been revealed that Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release 'Elizabeth' and 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age', starring Cate Blanchett as the Virgin Queen, on Blu-ray on March 15, 2010. No specifications, disc configuration or special features are available at this time.
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First Managed-Copy Compatible Blu-ray Discs Shipping
Posted December 4, 2009 03:54 AM by Juan Calonge
Scenic Labs, LLC is shipping the first three in their series of BluScenes 1080p ambient discs on Blu-ray disc: 'The Classic Fireplace,' 'Coral Reef Aquarium,' and 'Journey through Space'. These titles have unwittingly become the first three Blu-ray releases to utilize BD's Managed Copy feature, which was originally set to go live today, although the live date has since been moved to March 31, 2010 by the AACS Licensing Authority.
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Sony to Release World Cup Blu-ray in 3-D
Posted December 3, 2009 02:37 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony has signed an exclusive agreement with FIFA to broadcast the upcoming 2010 World Cup in 3-D and will bring the excitement to Blu-ray in 3-D as well. While the Blu-ray 3-D specs have yet to be approved by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), Sony pressing forward and will have their 3-D cameras filming up to 25 matches for the release.
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Lightning Deal: Dollhouse Season One Blu-ray $27.99 (Sold out)
Posted December 3, 2009 02:14 PM by Juan Calonge
Amazon has an interesting BD-related "lightning deal" going on now: for a very limited time, you can buy 'Dollhouse: Season one' for only $27.99 (60% off MSRP). This offer expires today at 2 p.m. PST, or when stock runs out. Update: all discounts have been claimed.
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The Simpsons Season 20 Announced for Blu-ray
Posted December 3, 2009 01:01 PM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'The Simpsons: Season 20' to Blu-ray on January 12th. The two-disc set will feature all 21 episodes in 1.33:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. For a limited time, the Blu-ray will be available in a special collectible packaging.
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First Season of Stargate Universe Coming to Blu-ray
Posted December 3, 2009 11:07 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to our good friends at TV Shows on DVD, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Stargate SG-U: Season One' to Blu-ray on February 9th. This two-disc set will feature all nine episodes of the first season presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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NetBlender Offers Blu-ray Certification Program
Posted December 3, 2009 10:57 AM by Josh Dreuth
NetBlender has announced that they are now offering a comprehensive Blu-ray Authoring Certification program, a first for the industry. The program educates current DVD authors on the differences between the two formats as well as provides instruction using the company's DoStudio Blu-ray authoring software.
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Time Warp Season 2 Coming Soon
Posted December 3, 2009 10:40 AM by Josh Dreuth
Discovery Channel has announced that they will bring the popular slow motion series 'Time Warp: Season 2' to Blu-ray on December 29th. Released through Gaiam as part of a new exclusive distribution deal, this release will feature all episodes from the second season of the show. Technical specs and special features have not been announced at this time.
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More Shaw Brothers Coming to Blu-ray
Posted December 3, 2009 10:32 AM by Josh Dreuth
Toyko Shock has announced that they will bring the 1971 Shaw Brothers film 'The Deadly Duo' to Blu-ray on January 19th. This release will be only the second Shaw Brothers film to be released on Blu-ray in the United States. Technical specs and special features have not been announced at this time.
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Rumor: Toy Story 1 and 2 on Blu-ray in Early 2010
Posted December 3, 2009 09:44 AM by Juan Calonge
Home entertainment site The Digital Bits is reporting in its "Rumor Mill" section that 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2' will be released on Blu-ray ahead of the theatrical release of 'Toy Story 3', scheduled for June 18, 2010. Disney's BD-Live website features preview trailers for the BD release of these movies, which will include new special features as well as preview trailers for 'Toy Story 3'.
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BD Sales, November 23-29: Angels & Demons Wins by a Nose (Update)
Posted December 3, 2009 04:06 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's 'Angels & Demons' was the top-selling title on Blu-ray in the week ended November 23, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. Paramount's 'Star Trek' got to number two, although both titles were remarkably close in sales volume - units sold were within 1 percent of each other. In Black Friday week, consumers "snapped up DVDs and Blu-ray Discs like candy", with estimated total packaged-media sales of 25 million discs. Update: sales figures added.
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The Invention of Lying Blu-ray Gets Dated (Update)
Posted December 3, 2009 03:15 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that it will release 'The Invention of Lying' on January 19, 2010. Disc details and special features haven't been revealed, although the studio promises "over one hour of more laughs" and a digital copy of this comedy, starring, co-written and co-directed by Ricky Gervais. Update: extras listed.
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I-O Data Announces Slim External 6X Blu-ray Drive
Posted December 2, 2009 11:54 AM by Josh Dreuth
I-O Data has announced that they will release their BRP-US6 Slim External 6X Blu-ray Burner in Japan this month. The USB connected drive, which is based on a Sony Blu-ray computer drive, can read BD-ROM and write to single layer BD-R discs at speeds up to 6X (for dual layer BD-R and all BD-RE media, the top write speed will be 2X).
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Big Screen Goes Blu-ray
Posted December 2, 2009 10:49 AM by Josh Dreuth
Big Screen Entertainment Group has announced that they will soon begin releasing Blu-ray titles in the US through an exclusive distribution partnership with Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA). The first title to be released from the newly formed label will be the award-winning horror film 'Babysitter Wanted' in April.
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Doctor Who: The End of Time Detailed
Posted December 2, 2009 09:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
BBC Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the finale 'Doctor Who: The End of Time Parts One & Two', which is scheduled to be released on February 2nd. Video for this two-disc set will be presented in wide-screen 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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Love Happens Announced for Blu-ray
Posted December 2, 2009 08:32 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart romantic drama 'Love Happens' to Blu-ray on February 2nd. Coming on a BD-50, this perfect Valentine's Day gift will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Specs Revealed for Halloween II Blu-ray
Posted December 2, 2009 08:25 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Halloween II', which is scheduled to be released on January 12th. Directed by Rob Zombie, this film will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - December 1st
Posted December 1, 2009 11:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
Over the past 25 years, the Terminator series has proven to be one of the most successful science fiction franchises of all time. Comprising of four films, a television series, video games, comic books, and even theme park rides, the Terminator has become an identifiable part of the American culture. The fourth film installment 'Terminator Salvation' is out on Blu-ray today.
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Universal Brings back Flipper Combos, now on Blu-ray
Posted December 1, 2009 09:08 AM by Juan Calonge
In an industry first, Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced today the introduction of "groundbreaking" dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray and DVD versions of some of the studio's most iconic films. The new "flipper" discs will launch on January 19, 2010 with the spy thrillers 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Bourne Supremacy' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum', premiering in the US as individually packaged Blu-ray discs.
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Czech Company to Open First Blu-ray Replication Plant in Central Europe
Posted December 1, 2009 07:46 AM by Juan Calonge
55-year-old Czech disc and packaging manufacturer GZ Digital Media plans to launch the first production plant for Blu-ray Discs in Central Europe. GZ Digital intends to invest more than $14.5 million in new technology for the plant, which will be constructed near its base in Lodenice, Czech Republic. The facility is expected to go into full operation by January 2012.
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The Hobbit Movie Delayed, Possible Effect on Rings Blu-ray Releases
Posted December 1, 2009 06:44 AM by Juan Calonge
Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings' can't get a break. After the unceremonious postponement of the release of the theatrical versions of the 'Rings' movies on Blu-ray, now comes the news that the theatrical release of the first instalment of 'The Hobbit' (often mentioned as the probable release date for the extended versions on BD) could also be delayed one full year, to late 2012.
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Deal Alert: Wolverine Blu-ray for $9.99
Posted December 1, 2009 06:11 AM by Juan Calonge
At the beginning of Black Friday week, one of the lightning deals announced at Amazon offered the Blu-ray of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' for the special price of $9.99. It sold out within five minutes. Those who missed out on that deal now have a second chance to buy this movie for under $10. There is no information as to how long this price will last, so act fast.
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Dirty Harry Collection Announced for February
Posted November 30, 2009 09:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the 'Dirty Harry Collection' to Blu-ray on February 16th. Originally only available as the 'Dirty Harry: The Ultimate Collector's Edition' box set, this five-disc set will feature all five Dirty Harry films in 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.
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Rumor: Friends, West Wing on Blu-ray in 2010 (Update: Rumor Denied)
Posted November 30, 2009 08:52 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video reportedly intends to start releasing two television series from its catalog on Blu-ray in 2010: the sitcom 'Friends' and the drama 'The West Wing'. No other release details are available, and this information must be considered unofficial until there is an announcement from the studio. Update: the rumor has been denied by WHV.
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Rumor: Twilight Zone on Blu-ray in 2010
Posted November 30, 2009 06:20 AM by Juan Calonge
According to sources cited by specialized site TV Shows on DVD, Image Entertainment has begun preparing the classic television series 'The Twilight Zone' for release on Blu-ray during 2010, possibly using the high-definition masters struck when the studio released the Definitive Edition DVD sets in 2004-2005.
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Clash of the Titans, Neverending Story Announced on Blu-ray
Posted November 30, 2009 04:52 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced two fantasy titles from the 1980s for release on Blu-ray on March 2, 2010: 'Clash of the Titans' and 'The Neverending Story'. 'Clash of the Titans' will be presented in a Digibook case, whereas 'The Neverending Story' will come in a regular BD case. There is no information regarding audio and video specifications yet.
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Nurse Jackie Season One Blu-ray in February
Posted November 29, 2009 04:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release 'Nurse Jackie: Season One' on Blu-ray on February 23, 2010. This two-disc set will include all 12 episodes from the 2009 season of the Showtime series about an emergency room nurse starring Edie Falco. Special features include audio commentaries and featurettes.
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Bourne Movies Get Separate Blu-ray Releases
Posted November 29, 2009 04:47 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Enterainment has announced that it will release the three movies from the Bourne Trilogy ('The Bourne Identity', 'The Bourne Supremacy' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum') separately on Blu-ray on January 19, 2010. Disc details are expected to be identical to those for the discs in the boxset.