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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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Bones Season Four Blu-ray in October
Posted July 2, 2009 05:23 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release 'Bones: Season Four' on Blu-ray on October 6, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The edition will consist of five discs.
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BD Sales Information: June 22-28 (Update)
Posted July 2, 2009 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge
The hugely successful theatrical release of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' further boosted 'Transformers', which was the top-selling Blu-ray for the week ended June 28 (up from number 4 the week before), according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. 'Gran Torino' remained strong at second place in its third week.
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AACS License Fees Slashed
Posted July 2, 2009 03:40 AM by Juan Calonge
The final AACS license (see our news posts of June 8 and June 12) also addresses one of the most frequents complaints small studios and replicators had about Blu-ray: the license fees. As summarized in a note by Sonic Solutions, AACS fees have dropped for all content holders, but the biggest savings are for first-time and low-volume publishers.
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Outlander Blu-ray Announced in the UK
Posted July 1, 2009 03:19 PM by Juan Calonge
Momentum Pictures has announced the Vikings-vs-aliens movie 'Outlander' for Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on August 31, day-and-date with the DVD. There are no technical specifications available, but you can expect a 2.35:1 1080p video presentation accompanied by a 5.1 lossless audio track. There is no information regarding regional coding.
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Blu-ray.com Subwoofer Contest
Posted July 1, 2009 12:24 PM by Josh Dreuth
Blu-ray.com is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with high-end audio manufacturer Elemental Designs to bring you a contest where one of our lucky members will have the chance to win an Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer valued at $1600! The contest starts today and runs through July 14th, so be sure to vote now.
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Kong: Return to the Jungle Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 11:46 AM by Juan Calonge
Image Entertainment has announced that it will release the direct-to-video animated feature 'Kong: Return to the Jungle' on Blu-ray on October 13. Video will be 1.78:1 high-definition, accompanied by a Dolby Digital 2.0 audio track. There is no information on special features.
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BDA Hires Brands2Life for European Promo
Posted July 1, 2009 10:20 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has hired promotional firm Brands2Life to help raise consumer awareness about the high definition format in Europe. The company has already been handed the BDA's European consumer brief and will also be managing the European press office. Their goal is to converse with film, music, and gaming social media sites to raise awareness among Blu-ray's target audience.
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UK: 3.1m BDs sold in first half of 2009
Posted July 1, 2009 10:15 AM by Juan Calonge
The British Video Association (BVA) has revealed that 3.1 million Blu-ray discs have been sold in the UK since the start of 2009. The figure represents a 231% growth in sales figures from the same period last year. DVD sales, in turn, dropped 9.5% year-on-year.
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Denon Brings 2010 Blu-ray Player to the UK
Posted July 1, 2009 10:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Denon UK has announced that they will bring the Denon DBP-2010 Blu-ray Disc player to the UK as a more affordable option for high-end consumers. Originally announced for US release in May, the company will bring the player to UK shores this month for the SRP of £600 in both black and silver.
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Happy DTS 7.1 Day!
Posted July 1, 2009 08:51 AM by Josh Dreuth
Agoura Hills Mayor Denis Weber has declared today to be "DTS 7.1 Day" in recognition of the company's cutting edge 7.1 surround sound audio technology. I kid you not. California State Assemblywoman Julia Brownley also offered up her praise for the high definition audio company with a Certificate of Recognition noting DTS's "dedication to delivering unparalleled sound quality to audiences around the world".
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Details Revealed for The Girl Next Door; High Crimes Blu-rays
Posted July 1, 2009 08:09 AM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Girl Next Door' and 'High Crimes', which are both scheduled to hit store shelves on September 1st. 'The Girl Next Door' will come in unrated form while 'High Crimes' will maintain it theatrical cut. For both releases, video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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M*A*S*H Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted July 1, 2009 08:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'M*A*S*H', which is set to be released on September 1st. For the release, video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Almost the Truth from Monty Python on BD
Posted July 1, 2009 07:15 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Umvd/Visual Entertainment will release 'Monty Python: Almost the Truth' on Blu-ray on October 27, day-and-date with the DVD and mere weeks after airing on cable. This six-hour documentary will come out in a three-disc set.
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Sugar Blu-ray in September from Sony
Posted July 1, 2009 06:57 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the baseball film 'Sugar' on Blu-ray on September 1, day-and-date with the DVD. The movie presentation will consist of a 1.78:1 AVC video encode, accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio track.
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Emmerich's Godzilla Stomps on Blu-ray in November
Posted July 1, 2009 06:35 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will bring the 1998 version of 'Godzilla' on Blu-ray on November 3, tying in with the theatrical opening of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster movie, '2012'. As a major catalog title, this include Sony's new movieIQ live database feature.
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Paramount in Talks with Fox and Sony for Home Entertainment Merger
Posted July 1, 2009 06:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Pictures is seeking to merge its home entertainment division with a rival and is in advanced talks with Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox, according to the Financial Times. It is unclear which of the two companies will strike a deal with Paramount. None of the companies made any comment.
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Stop Making Sense Blu-ray for October
Posted July 1, 2009 05:50 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Palm Pictures and Umvd/Visual Entertainment will release the Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense' on Blu-ray on October 13. No information on audio or video specifications or special features is available yet.
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Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz BDs Get Detailed
Posted July 1, 2009 04:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray release of 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz', which are due to hit stores on September 22. Each title will come in a BD-50, with 2.35:1 1080p video and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and a lot of bonus materials.
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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth on Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 04:34 AM by Juan Calonge
BBC Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has announced that it will bring 'Red Dwarf: Back to Earth' to Blu-ray on October 6, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p video, with a stereo audio track. There is no information on special features.
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Superman/Batman Team-Up Comes to Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 03:59 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that it will release the direct-to-video animated movie 'Superman/Batman: Public Enemies' on Blu-ray on September 29, day-and-date with the DVD. This title will be presented on a BD-25, with 1.78:1 VC 1080p video.
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Cinram Sets Up First BD Lines in Germany
Posted July 1, 2009 03:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Cinram GmbH has announced the installation of its two first Blu-ray replication lines in Germany, at the company's largest European production and distribution center, in Alsdorf, near Aachen. By mid-August, when both lines are operational, total production capacity will be 32,000 units per day.
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Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player for General Sale
Posted June 30, 2009 01:58 PM by Juan Calonge
The Oppo BDP-83 is finally here. After a long beta-testing period, followed by a three-month "Early Adopter Program", followed by three months of limited availability, the player is now available for preorder on the Oppo site, with an expected delivery date of July 1 - July 3, and also on amazon, with a ship date of July 6.
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Clive Barker's Book of Blood Blu-ray in September
Posted June 30, 2009 11:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Lightning Media has announced the Blu-ray release of the horror movie 'Book of Blood', based on two short stories by Clive Barker, for September 29, day-and-date with the DVD. The disc will feature the original director's cut of the movie. The only extra available is a 20-minute behind-the-scenes featurette.
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BFI Announces Bill Douglas Films for Blu-ray
Posted June 30, 2009 08:50 AM by Juan Calonge
The British Film Institute has announced the Blu-ray release of several films by Scottish director Bill Douglas for July 27: the 'Bill Douglas Trilogy' (including My Childhood, My Ain Folk and My Way Home) and 'Comrades'. The Blu-ray for 'Bill Douglas Trilogy' contains the three films on one region-free BD50, with the extras on a separate DVD. 'Comrades' will be a two-disc set.
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Blu-ray.com Poll: Subtitle Placement
Posted June 30, 2009 06:01 AM by Juan Calonge
After the success of its recent poll on lossless audio, Blu-ray.com has a new one to gauge members' opinion on a more obscure topic: subtitle placement. If you regularly watch subtitled movies, this concerns you. Please read the brief background information below before voting.
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Bolt is Again Top BD in the UK
Posted June 30, 2009 05:02 AM by Juan Calonge
In its second week, Disney's 'Bolt' remained the top-selling Blu-ray on the UK charts for the week of June 22-June 29. The best-selling new release was Universal's 'The Unborn', which opened at second place. Sony's 'Ghostbusters' continued to sell well, dropping only to number 4 from last week's number 2.
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Ritek, CMC to Expand Writeable BD Capacity
Posted June 30, 2009 04:36 AM by Juan Calonge
Taiwan-based manufacturers of blank optical discs Ritek and CMC are going to expand its production capacity of writeable Blu-ray Discs dramatically in the second half of the year. Ritek will double its capacity to 2 million discs per month, whereas CMC will add two production lines to bring its total to three.
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Tyson Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted June 30, 2009 04:02 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray release of the documentary 'Tyson', which will hit store shelves on August 18, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be 1.85:1 AVC accompanied by a lossless 5.1 English audio track, and English and French subtitles.
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John Landis: American Werewolf "Comes out on Blu-ray This Summer"
Posted June 29, 2009 04:20 PM by Juan Calonge
'An American Werewolf in London' is being released on Blu-ray this summer. This is what John Landis told horror film site Bloody-Disgusting when they contacted Landis for his reaction on the upcoming remake of the famous 1980s horror movie. In Landis's own words, the negative has been digitally cleaned up and it looks "amazing."
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Grace Announced for Blu-ray
Posted June 29, 2009 01:49 PM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the horror film 'Grace' to Blu-ray on September 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release. According to reports, two viewers fainted at the film's premier, so take heed! Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.