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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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Fellini, Soderbergh, Wenders from Criterion in January
Posted October 16, 2009 03:46 AM by Juan Calonge
The Criterion Collection has announced its Blu-ray slate for January 2010: Federico Fellini's '8½', Steven Soderbergh's 'Che', and Wim Wenders' 'Paris, Texas' are set respectively for January 12, 19 and 26. 'Che' and 'Paris, Texas' will both feature director-approved video transfers. Audio will be uncompressed mono for '8½' and DTS-HD Master Audio for the other two titles.
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Inglourious Basterds Blu-ray Announced in the UK
Posted October 15, 2009 05:09 PM by Juan Calonge
The UK Branch of Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the release of Quentin Tarantino's latest movie, 'Inglourious Basterds', on Blu-ray for December 7, day-and-date with the DVD. The BD will include over one and a half hours of special features, many of them exclusive to the format. A limited edition with special packaging will also be released on Blu-ray.
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HMV to Hold 24 Signing with Carlos "Tony Almeida" Bernard
Posted October 15, 2009 01:48 PM by Juan Calonge
Actor Carlos Bernard is in the UK to promote the release of '24: Season 7', which streets in Blighty next Monday, and will be signing copies of the DVD and Blu-ray sets at HMV, 150 Oxford Street, London, from 6 p.m. of October 19. As well as getting to meet the legendary Tony Almeida, the first 50 people in line will also receive "exclusive '24' goodies."
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Transformers Midnight Launch Parties and Rebates
Posted October 15, 2009 11:26 AM by Juan Calonge
On October 19, about 110 Best Buy stores across the USA will reopen shortly before midnight, offering special discounts and related freebies with the DVD and Blu-ray releases of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'. Reportedly, Best Buy will discount $3 off the BD version for early bird shoppers. Two food companies are also offering rebates.
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Special Edition BD for 10 Things I Hate About You
Posted October 15, 2009 07:54 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers it has been revealed that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is set to release the romantic comedy '10 Things I Hate About You', starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, on Blu-ray on January 5, 2010. No release details are available at this time, other than it will be a two-disc special edition.
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Rumor: Branagh's Hamlet Blu-ray in 2010
Posted October 15, 2009 06:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Kenneth Branagh's famously unabridged adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' used to be one of the longest awaited titles on DVD, and when it was finally released in 2007, it didn't get a Blu-ray or HD DVD version, contrary to earlier reports. Now Warner Home Video has allegedly put the title back on the schedule for a BD release, with a tentative street date of August 17, 2010.
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Public Enemies Blu-ray Announced
Posted October 15, 2009 05:54 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'Public Enemies' on Blu-ray on December 8, day-and-date with the DVD. This crime movie, directed by Michael Mann, is inspired by infamous outlaw John Dilliger (Johnny Depp) and the FBI agent who pursued him (Christian Bale). The Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the movie.
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Oppo Launches in UK, Pulls Plug on DVD
Posted October 15, 2009 05:36 AM by Juan Calonge
Oppo, the maker of the acclaimed BDP-83 Blu-ray player, is expanding its BD business to the UK and has revealed that the company is no longer interested in developing DVD hardware. "We have sold out of DVD players and there are no more to come," said Oppo spokesman Pan Min to UK magazine Home Cinema Choice. "The DVD business is over for us. We are committed to Blu-ray."
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No Moon in America Until Next Year
Posted October 15, 2009 05:07 AM by Juan Calonge
Many science-fiction enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the Blu-ray release of Duncan Jones's critically-acclaimed space isolation drama 'Moon', especially after it was announced in the UK for November 16. But they'll have to wait a bit longer, according to what Jones himself posted on his Twitter page: the US release is unofficially set to January 12.
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Criterion Starts BD Case Replacement Program
Posted October 15, 2009 04:40 AM by Juan Calonge
When The Criterion Collection started releasing titles on Blu-ray, many enthusiasts complained about the cardboard Digipak cases used by the studio. Now Criterion has switched to clear plastic cases for future titles, and owners of the existing cardboard cases will be able to replace them with the new ones, albeit for a price.
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World's Greatest Dad Announced for Blu-ray
Posted October 15, 2009 04:16 AM by Juan Calonge
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'World's Greatest Dad' on December 8, day-and-date with the DVD. This black comedy stars Robin Williams as a high-school poetry teacher and failed writer who, in the wake of a freak accident, is suddenly faced with the possibility of all the fame, fortune and popularity he ever dreamed of.
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BD Sales: October 5-11 (Update)
Posted October 15, 2009 04:13 AM by Juan Calonge
'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Platinum Edition' was far and away the top-selling title on Blu-ray on the week ended October 11, according to Nielsen VideoScan. In a format first, this BD edition of the classic Disney title (which was released weeks ahead of the equivalent DVD edition, although with a bundled DVD) was also clearly the top title on the overall packaged-media sales chart. Update: overall sales figures added.
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Universal Announces Taking Woodstock Blu-ray
Posted October 14, 2009 03:37 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring Ang Lee's 'Taking Woodstock' to Blu-ray on December 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Land of the Lost Blu-ray Heading to UK
Posted October 14, 2009 03:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Will Ferrell comedy 'Land of the Lost' to Blu-ray on November 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have not been announced at this time, though you can expect them to be similar to the US release with 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Announced for Blu-ray
Posted October 14, 2009 02:53 PM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Michael Douglas film 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' to Blu-ray on December 22nd, day-and-date with the DVD release. For the release, video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - October 13th
Posted October 13, 2009 02:49 PM by Josh Dreuth
When the time came to transition the fictional town of South Park, Colorado to the big screen, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided that a musical would be the perfect format for conveying the shows theme. A true testament to their talents, the film - 'South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut' - was a hit despite its unconventional format. Today, fans of the film get to see the movie for the first time in high definition on Blu-ray.
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BluFocus Certified as Blu-ray Movie Player Testing Center
Posted October 13, 2009 11:18 AM by Josh Dreuth
BluFocus has announced that they have been certified by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) as a Blu-ray Movie Play Verification Testing Center, the first company to receive such a certification in the United States. Additionally, they have been approved to test BD-ROM Audio Visual Content and are in the process of obtaining certification for BD-ROM PC Application Software testing.
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Kong Blu-ray Delayed
Posted October 12, 2009 03:00 PM by Josh Dreuth
Our good friends over at TV Shows on DVD have the scoop that Image Entertainments upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Kong: Return to the Jungle' has been delayed until January 26th. Originally scheduled for release tomorrow, October 13th, no reason was given for the delay, though we have now learned that a PCM track will be included as part of the release.
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Blu-ray Propels Rental Revenue to New Highs
Posted October 12, 2009 11:29 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to Rentrak, a dramatic increase in Blu-ray rentals has spurred an overall increase in rental revenue despite tough economic times. Third quarter rental revenue for Blu-ray was up 44.5% over this same period last year, which has, in turn, increased overall rental revenue by 10% for the third quarter.
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Blu-ray Brings New Life to Black & White Films
Posted October 12, 2009 09:37 AM by Josh Dreuth
The vast majority of new Blu-ray owners are enticed to the format with high-dollar blockbuster action films, but there are a smaller, similarly dedicated group of people who would rather see more black and white films brought to the high definition format. These films, due to their age and monochrome characteristics, are often more difficult to restore, but the results are often more rewarding.
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For Blu-ray, It Might Get Loud
Posted October 12, 2009 09:00 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the electric guitar documentary 'It Might Get Loud' to Blu-ray on December 22nd, day-and-date with the DVD release. For this release, which features rock legends such as Jimmy Page and Edge, video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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District 9 Announced for Blu-ray Release
Posted October 12, 2009 08:52 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the sci-fi blockbuster hit 'District 9' to Blu-ray on December 29th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This two-disc set will feature 1.85:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Blu-Con 2.0 Dated for November
Posted October 8, 2009 03:13 PM by Josh Dreuth
After a successful first outing, Blu-Con 2.0 is set to kick off November 3rd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Home Media Magazine is partnering once again with The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) to put together this event, along with support from trade magazines Variety, Dealerscope and Video Business.
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Target Exclusive Transformers 2 Blu-ray Packaging
Posted October 8, 2009 02:48 PM by Josh Dreuth
Not to be out-done but Walmarts exclusive IMAX Blu-ray release, Target will be offering their own exclusive 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Blu-ray release with a case that "transforms" into a 14" replica of Bumblebee. Before you get too excited, transforming the Blu-ray case into Bumblebee takes all of 5 steps to expand arms and legs on the case.
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Blu-ray Batman Collection is Coming
Posted October 8, 2009 02:30 PM by Josh Dreuth
The folks over at The World's Finest have recently learned that Warner Home Video will release the 'Blu-ray Batman Collection' exclusively for Blu-ray on November 3rd. The box set will feature Blu-ray copies of 'Batman Begins', 'The Dark Knight', and 'Batman: Gotham Knight' in a new cardboard slipcase.
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BD Sales: September 28 - October 4 (Update 2)
Posted October 8, 2009 08:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
The monsters were too much for the wizard to handle, as Dreamworks animated feature 'Monsters vs. Aliens' took the top spot over last week's other high profile release, 'The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Edition' which came in second on the Nielsen VideoScan Blu-ray charts. And after two consecutive weeks in the top spot, 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' drops to the third spot.
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BDA: No Discs Bigger than 50GB for Movies
Posted October 8, 2009 08:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
With recent announcements from Sharp and TDK regarding increased capacity of Blu-ray discs (100GB and 320GB respectively), the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) was asked to comment on the possibility of Blu-ray movie titles utilizing the new technology. Andy Parsons, Chair of the Blu-ray Disc Association Promotion Committee in the United States, made it clear that this would be unlikely to happen any time soon.
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Vanguard Announces First Blu-ray Release
Posted October 8, 2009 08:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Vanguard Cinema has announced that they will release 'Fuel' for Blu-ray on January 1st, day-and-date with the DVD release. This film starring C. Thomas Howell is the first Blu-ray release from the independent studio. Technical specs and special features for the release have not been announced at this time.
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True Blood Coming to the UK
Posted October 8, 2009 07:47 AM by Josh Dreuth
HBO Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the popular series 'True Blood: The Complete First Season' to Blu-ray in the UK on October 26th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs will mirror the US release with 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Battlestar Galactica Season One Announced
Posted October 7, 2009 03:54 PM by Josh Dreuth
Our friends over at TV Shows on DVD have the scoop that Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release 'Battlestar Galactica - Season 1' for Blu-ray on January 5th. These discs have already been released as part of the 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series', and are available for the first time as a season collection. This four disc set will feature 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.