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.

Star Trek Blu-ray Gets November Date, Augmented Reality

Posted July 17, 2009 03:42 AM by Juan Calonge

Paramount Home Entertainment has set November 17 as the release date of the movie 'Star Trek' on Blu-ray, day-and-date with the DVD. This will be a three-disc set, and apart from other usual features, it will include a very novel one called “augmented reality,” allowing buyers to tour the Enterprise and even shoot enemies from the ship's deck, after holding the disc packaging in front of a webcam.

Blade Runner Blu-ray in Gold Box

Posted July 17, 2009 03:12 AM by Juan Calonge

Blu-ray Sales Up 91%

Posted July 16, 2009 01:50 PM by Josh Dreuth

A recent report from the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) shows that sales of Blu-ray titles during the first six months of the year are up 91% - to $407M - compared to the first half of 2008. The increase in title sales has also affected sales of Blu-ray players, which are up 25% from the same period last year to 2M units.

Lightning Deal: Pioneer BDP-120 for $169.99 (Updated)

Posted July 16, 2009 10:25 AM by Juan Calonge

Apart from today's Blu-ray related Deal of the Day, Amazon has now an interesting "lightning deal": you can buy a Pioneer BDP-120 for $169.99. Unlike other recent Blu-ray players on special sale, this model is BD-Live (Profile 2.0) compatible, and supports advanced audio codecs. This offer expires at 10 a.m. PDT or when stock runs out.

Soul Power Announced for UK Blu-ray

Posted July 16, 2009 09:05 AM by Josh Dreuth

Eureka Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Jeffrey Levy-Hinte documentary 'Soul Power' to the UK for Blu-ray on November 16th day-and-date with the DVD release. As part of the company's Master of Cinema Series, the disc promises the best presentation ever of the 3-day Zaire 1974 music festival.

Macrovision Changes Name and Strategy

Posted July 16, 2009 08:54 AM by Juan Calonge

Copy-protection company Macrovision is getting a major overhaul. As of today, the new name of the company will be Rovi, and its new corporate focus will be on media content, including its leading product, a program guide called "Liquid," which will formally launch in early 2010. The company is speaking with Blu-ray player manufacturers about the benefits of including Liquid into their models.

Season One of Clone Wars Announced for Blu-ray

Posted July 16, 2009 07:47 AM by Josh Dreuth

Lucasfilm Ltd. in conjunction with Warner Home Video have announced that they will bring 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season One' to Blu-ray on November 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have not been announced at this time, though you can expect to see a 1080p VC-1 video presentation accompanied by a Dolby Digital soundtrack.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Blu-ray Announced

Posted July 16, 2009 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge

New Line Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has announced that it will release the romantic comedy 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' on Blu-ray on September 22, day-and-date with the DVD. This movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner, and it's about a committed bachelor who is visited by the ghosts of his former girlfriends, who take him on a trip through all his failed relationships.

Dirty Harry Collection in Amazon Gold Box

Posted July 16, 2009 03:28 AM by Juan Calonge

In day four of its "Movie Collections Week", Amazon is offering today 'Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector's Edition', which only today can be bought on Blu-ray for $56.99, which works out at an average of $11.4 per movie. It might be noted that all deals of the day this week have been movie collections from the same studio (Warner), which gives us an idea of what to expect for tomorrow.

Full Details for Sling Blade Blu-ray Revealed

Posted July 15, 2009 10:09 AM by Josh Dreuth

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has revealed the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the Billy Bob Thronton's 'Sling Blade', which is scheduled to hit store shelves on August 4th. For this release, video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 24-bit 5.1 PCM soundtrack.

Two New Blu-ray Players from Marantz

Posted July 15, 2009 05:59 AM by Juan Calonge

Marantz is set to launch its new generation of Blu-ray players, under model numbers BD5004 and BD7004. Both support BD-Live (Profile 2.0) and advanced audio codecs (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD) bitstreaming. They both handle DivX files, as well as AVCHD, WMA, MP3 and JPEG, whether read from a disc or from an SD Card.

Geek Peek: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon UK Steelbook (Update 2)

Posted July 15, 2009 03:30 AM by Juan Calonge

When we informed you on the upcoming Blu-ray release of the long-awaited 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' only as part of a so-called trilogy, we also remarked it was coming out separately in the UK. Now the title has hit store shelves, and not only is the disc confirmed as region-free, it also comes (at least initially) in an attractive steelbook.

Harry Potter Years 1-5 in Amazon Gold Box

Posted July 15, 2009 03:12 AM by Juan Calonge

Now they tell us: Amazon is having a "Movie Collections Week" in the Gold Box. As today is opening day for 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', it's a great day to pick up 'Harry Potter Years 1-5', which only today can be bought on Blu-ray for $56.99, which works out at an average of $11.4 per movie.

Che the Argentine Guerilla Set Coming from Optimum

Posted July 14, 2009 04:36 PM by J.C. Ribera

Yet to be released in North America, Steven Soderbergh's epic Che (2008) arrives on Blu-ray as a single set release on June 29, courtesy of British distributors Optimum Home Entertainment. The set includes both the Che Part 1 - The Argentine and Che Part 2 - Guerrilla films.

For All Mankind Gets UK Date

Posted July 14, 2009 11:45 AM by Josh Dreuth

Eureka Entertainment has announced that they will release 'For All Mankind' for Blu-ray in the UK on November 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. As part of the company's "Masters of Cinema Series", it appears this disc will be a clone of the US version being released today by Criterion. This includes a 1080p AVC video presentation accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Today on Blu-ray - July 14th

Posted July 14, 2009 11:17 AM by Josh Dreuth

For years, HBO had dominated television with their award-winning dramas that captivated millions of viewers on Sunday night and were the main topic of discussion around water coolers on Monday morning. That all changed when ex-Sopranos writer Matthew Weiner released upon the world his dramatic look at the 1960's world of advertising, and produced the first real threat to HBO's dominance. Today, 'Mad Men: Season Two' is being released on Blu-ray just in time for the August debut of the highly anticipated third season.

Terminator Salvation Gets November Date in UK

Posted July 14, 2009 08:29 AM by Juan Calonge

The UK branch of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced and detailed the release of 'Terminator Salvation' for November 23, day-and-date with the DVD. Note that this is a Warner release in the US but the home video rights in Europe belong to Sony. Video will be 2.39:1 AVC, accompanied by a multichannel lossless audio track.

Gran Torino Stays atop the UK Charts

Posted July 14, 2009 06:22 AM by Juan Calonge

In its second week, 'Gran Torino' continued to be the top-selling title on Blu-ray in the UK, according to information from the British Video Association for the week ended July 12. The three following places were taken by as many day-and-date releases: 'The International', 'Marley and Me', and 'Bronson'.

Jason Aldean Live Blu-ray Coming Up

Posted July 14, 2009 06:08 AM by Juan Calonge

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that it will release 'Jason Aldean: Wide Open Live and More' on Blu-ray on August 25, day-and-date with the DVD. This disc contains the performance by this country musician at a sold-out Knoxville Coliseum, on March 6, 2009. No specifications or special features are announced.

Hardware Movie Coming to Blu-ray

Posted July 14, 2009 05:55 AM by Juan Calonge

In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Severin Films is set to release Richard Stanley's cult post-apocalyptic science fiction film 'Hardware' on Blu-ray on September 29. There are no details available at this time regarding audio or video specifications, or special features.

Crank 2 UK Release Gets Detailed

Posted July 14, 2009 05:43 AM by Juan Calonge

Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the release of 'Crank 2: High Voltage' on Blu-ray in the UK on September 14, day-and-date with the DVD. The audio and video specifications and special features for this UK release will closely replicate those on the US edition already announced for September 8.

Three Warner Animated BDs for the Holidays

Posted July 14, 2009 05:30 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner has announced a trio of children's animated titled for release on Blu-ray on October 6: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', 'Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!' and 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (not to be mistaken with the theatrical feature-length movies). All three titles will be released as "Deluxe Editions".

Batman Movie Anthology Blu-ray in Amazon Gold Box

Posted July 14, 2009 04:33 AM by Juan Calonge

This is beginning to look like an unofficial hidef week at Amazon (or maybe a Comic-Con week). Today, the Gold Box deal-of-the-day is a special offer on 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology', which today can be bought on Blu-ray for $57.99. This is the best price this box set has ever had on amazon.

Two Restored Todd-AO Classics from Fox Coming to Blu-ray

Posted July 13, 2009 04:42 PM by Juan Calonge

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has commissioned HTV illuminate Arts-Media-Entertainment to restore two of its classics for a Blu-ray release later this year: 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' and 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines', two 1965 films shot in Todd-AO (a film format that used 65mm negatives and 70mm release prints).

Stargate Fan's Choice Blu-ray Detailed

Posted July 13, 2009 03:19 PM by Josh Dreuth

MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the technical specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Stargate Atlantis Fan's Choice', which is currently scheduled to hit store shelves on August 4th. The disc, which features the feature-length pilot "Rising" and an extended version of the series finale "Enemy at the Gate", will be presented on a BD-50 in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Winstanley Blu-ray Set for UK Wide Release

Posted July 13, 2009 02:12 PM by Josh Dreuth

The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced that they will bring the Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo film 'Winstanley' to Blu-ray in the UK on August 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. This title was originally released on April 27th, but it was exclusive to UK merchant MovieMail. In August, it will be available to all UK retailers for the first time.

Iron Man: Armored Adventures BD for October

Posted July 13, 2009 10:54 AM by Juan Calonge

Our friends at TV Shows on DVD have the scoop that Genius Entertainment is planning to release the animated series 'Iron Man: Armored Adventures' on Blu-ray on October 20, day-and-date with the DVD. There are no audio or video specifications or special features for this six-episode series at this time.

I Love You, Man Blu-ray Gets Detailed

Posted July 13, 2009 09:12 AM by Josh Dreuth

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'I Love You, Man', which is scheduled to hit store shelves on August 11th, day-and-date with the DVD release. For this release, video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

Universal Announces Van Helsing Blu-ray

Posted July 13, 2009 09:00 AM by Josh Dreuth

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Van Helsing' to Blu-ray on September 15th. Originally released in high definition on the now defunct HD DVD format, this film will come to Blu-ray on a BD-50 featuring 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

An American Werewolf in London Announced for Blu-ray

Posted July 13, 2009 08:54 AM by Josh Dreuth

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'An American Werewolf in London: Full Moon Edition' to Blu-ray on September 15th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. This John Landis film will be released on a BD-50 featuring 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.