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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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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.
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Paramount Delays Catalog Titles
Posted July 13, 2009 08:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment has unceremoniously pulled five upcoming titles from its Blu-ray release schedule, originally slated for September 15: '48 Hrs.', 'Escape from L.A.', 'K-19: The Widowmaker', 'The Firm', and 'The Score'. No reason has been given for the delay, nor has a new date been announced.
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Army of Darkness Re-announced for September
Posted July 13, 2009 08:49 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has re-announced the Blu-ray release of 'Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition' to September 15th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. Originally announced with a May release date, the title was pulled off retailer lists for unknown reasons. Technical specs have not been changed, with the title coming on a BD-25, with 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Laguna Announces The Battle: Cinco de Mayo
Posted July 13, 2009 06:27 AM by Juan Calonge
Laguna Productions has announced that it will release the street fighting-themed movie 'The Battle: Cinco de Mayo' on Blu-ray on September 15, day-and-date with the DVD. Video specifications are not available at this time. Audio will be 2.0 and 5.1 Dolby Digital. The only confirmed bonus features are some trailers.
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Management Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted July 13, 2009 06:26 AM by Juan Calonge
Image Entertainment has disclosed the release details for the movie 'Management', starring Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn, that will hit store shelves on Blu-ray on September 29. Bonus features will include an audio commentary with actor Steve Zahn and director Stephen Belber, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and a trailer.
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Disc Producers' Work Grows with Blu-ray
Posted July 13, 2009 06:06 AM by Juan Calonge
Despite the slowdown in DVD, disc producers are hardly sitting on their hands. Thanks to the increase in number of BD releases, in number of studios and in the man-hours required with Blu-ray authoring, disc producers are working harder than ever, as confirmed by participants at the recent Entertainment Supply Chain Academy conference.
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Rick Wakeman's Six Wives of Henry VIII Live BD
Posted July 13, 2009 05:25 AM by Juan Calonge
Eagle Rock Entertainment is releasing 'Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives of Henry VIII – Live at Hampton Court Palace' in the UK on Blu-ray on October 5, day-and-date with the DVD. On May 1 and 2, Yes veteran keyboard player Rick Wakeman performed his 1973 classic album, with Hampton Court Palace as a backdrop, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne. It is the first time that this album has been played live.
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Buy a Blu-ray Player for $50 and Change (Update)
Posted July 13, 2009 04:47 AM by Juan Calonge
Midwestern retail chain American TV has just dropped the price of the Sherwood BDP-5003 Blu-ray player to a mind-boggling $50.09. It can be picked up at any of its 15 retail stores in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Michigan, or shipped anywhere in the US (with additional shipping costs). Stock is probably limited, so act fast. Update: the deal is dead now.
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Ultimate Matrix Collection Blu-ray in Amazon Gold Box
Posted July 13, 2009 04:05 AM by Juan Calonge
You just bought a $98 Blu-ray player at Wal-Mart and you don't know what to put in it? Don't fret, because Amazon has thought of you. The Gold Box deal-of-the-day is a special offer on 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection', which today can be bought on Blu-ray for $57.99. This is the best price this box set has ever had on amazon.
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National Parks: America's Best Idea Coming to BD
Posted July 13, 2009 03:41 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the release of the new Ken Burns documentary 'National Parks: America's Best Idea' on Blu-ray on October 6, day-and-date with the DVD and shortly after airing on PBS. This 12-hour, six-part documentary tells the human history of five of the nation's most important and most heavily visited National Parks and the people who made them possible.
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut BD Announced
Posted July 13, 2009 03:19 AM by Juan Calonge
Soccer moms and other upright citizens, take cover. Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the irreverent and profanity-laden animated movie 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut' on Blu-ray on October 13. Video will be 1.85:1 1080p with a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, accompanied by English, French and Spanish subtitles.
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State of Play Announced for UK BD Release
Posted July 10, 2009 12:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the thriller 'State of Play' to Blu-ray in the UK on September 21st, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs will mirror the US release, with a 1080p VC-1 video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack presentation. Special features are also expected to mirror the US release.
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Fox Brings Trio of Christmas Movies to Blu-ray
Posted July 10, 2009 05:07 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release three holiday-themed movies on Blu-ray on October 6: the original 'Miracle on 34th Street', the 'Miracle on 34th Street' 1994 remake, and 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. Specifications and special features are still unavailable.
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Casablanca Regular Blu-ray Edition Coming Up
Posted July 10, 2009 04:52 AM by Juan Calonge
An early announcement to retailers indicates that Warner Home Video is set to re-release 'Casablanca' on a regular edition Blu-ray on September 15. So far this great classic had only been available in the US as part of a two-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition (with special packaging and bundled memorabilia), released in December 2008 with a list price of $64.99.
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Wal-Mart Breaks the $100 Blu-ray Player Barrier
Posted July 10, 2009 04:04 AM by Juan Calonge
Barely a month after lowering the price of a Blu-ray player to $128, Wal-Mart has gone further and rolled back the price of the Magnavox NB530MGX (initially $168) to $98. For reference, this is a BonusView (Profile 1.1) player, which supports 1080p (60p and 24p) video, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstreaming and DVD upconversion. It is manufactured by Funai.
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BD Sales Information: June 29-July 5 (Update)
Posted July 10, 2009 04:02 AM by Juan Calonge
In the middle of the summer doldrums, the low-budget actioner '12 Rounds', which earned theatrically a mere (and appropriate) $12 million, was the top-selling title on Blu-ray on the week ending July 5 according to Nielsen Videoscan. 'Gran Torino' stood its ground at second place, whereas 'Transformers' dropped from first to third place.
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Star Trek Original Series Season 2 BD for September
Posted July 9, 2009 03:36 PM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment will release 'Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 2' on Blu-ray on September 22, with all 26 episodes from the 1967-68 season. Like 'Season 1' did, this box set will consist of seven discs and will include both the original broadcast version and a remastered version with new special effects.
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Warner UK New Release BD Slate Unveiled
Posted July 9, 2009 09:16 AM by Juan Calonge
The UK branch of Warner Home Video has also fixed the Blu-ray release dates for its new theatrical releases in the fourth quarter of the year. 'The Hangover' is set to hit shelves on October 5, followed by 'Hell Ride' on October 12, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' on December 7 and 'Shorts' also on December 7.
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Rome and Sopranos Get November Release Date
Posted July 9, 2009 09:00 AM by Juan Calonge
Our mates at DVD Times have gotten hold of the release slate for the UK branch of Warner Home Video. We already brought you the Warner catalog schedule, but now we also have release dates for two major HBO series. 'Rome: Complete Box Set' will be released on Blu-ray on November 16, and 'The Sopranos: Season One' a week later.
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Geek Peek: Wolverine Limited Edition with Figurine in Germany
Posted July 9, 2009 08:35 AM by Juan Calonge
The German branch of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' on Blu-ray on October 2. It will be available in a regular edition or an extended limited edition that will include a DVD, a digital copy and, more uniquely, a collector's figure featuring Wolverine fighting Sabretooth.
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LG HR400 Player/Set-top Announced for the UK
Posted July 9, 2009 08:15 AM by Juan Calonge
A month after its continental announcement, Korean consumer electronics maker LG has announced the HR400, a Blu-ray player for the European market that will include a Freeview+ and analog TV tuner and a 160GB hard drive to record programs on. Also supported will be YouTube access and DivX playback. However, no optical disc recording will be possible. Price is still pending confirmation, but it will be around 350 UK pounds.
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BollyBlu: Eros Plans 25-50 Titles for Blu-ray
Posted July 9, 2009 08:09 AM by Juan Calonge
Eros International has published its financial results and they include an interesting tidbit for fans of Indian cinema on Blu-ray. So far, the company has released two titles on Blu-ray ('Heyy Babyy' and 'Om Shanti Om'). Now they are going to multiply their output and intend to release 25-50 further titles on Blu-ray in the current (financial) year, in a combination of new and catalogue titles.
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August Catalog BD Wave from Sony UK Detailed
Posted July 9, 2009 07:46 AM by Juan Calonge
The UK branch of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced and detailed seven catalog titles for Blu-ray release. In August 3, five titles will come out: 'About Last Night...', 'Blue Thunder', 'Glory', 'Go' and 'St. Elmo's Fire'. In turn, Jim Henson's 'The Dark Crystal' and 'Labyrinth' will be released on August 31.
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First Details of Watchmen Ultimate Edition BD Emerge
Posted July 9, 2009 05:51 AM by Juan Calonge
Early copies of the 'Watchmen: Director's Cut' Blu-ray are surfacing, and the release contains a flier with some early details of the Ultimate Collector's Edition of the movie. It will be released in December and will only be available through June 2010. Over two hours of bonus content will be included.
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Amadeus Blu-ray Re-released on No-DigiBook Case
Posted July 9, 2009 04:27 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that it will rerelease 'Amadeus: Director's Cut' on September 15. This movie had already been released on Blu-ray on February 10, in a 'DigiBook edition', while the new edition will come in a regular Blu-ray case. Additionally, the rerelease will not include the soundtrack CD sampler or the digital copy which were bundled in the first edition. The movie disc itself is exactly the same.
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Sebastian Bach Blu-ray in the Works
Posted July 8, 2009 03:40 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sebastian Bach - former lead singer of Skid Row and accomplished solo artist - recently revealed that he, along with his production team, are in the process of completing his untitled Blu-ray release. It is said to feature both high definition video and audio, along with a number of Blu-ray exclusive features, including files, posters, and memorabilia from his shows.
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Bright Stage Media Develops New E-Commerce Applications for BD
Posted July 8, 2009 11:09 AM by Juan Calonge
Bright Stage Media has developed a seamless application for Blu-ray technology that provides allows consumers to "Connect, Share and Shop". The feature delivers an "intelligent interactive and compelling opportunity for studios to engage consumers." Bright Stage's new e-commerce application debuts on an undisclosed major studio Blu-ray release this August.
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Anchor Bay Inks Distro Deal with UFC
Posted July 8, 2009 09:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that they have inked a deal with UFC to distribute their home video library. Currently, UFC content is distributed by First Look Studios, and it is unknown at this time what transpired to see the two companies part ways. No word on what the first Anchor Bay/UFC release will be, but it is promised to be loaded with extra features.
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Maya Entertainment Announces The Line Blu-ray
Posted July 8, 2009 09:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
Maya Entertainment - who is currently working with Blockbuster on their Maya Independent Film Series festival - has announced that they will bring the bi-lingual film 'The Line' to Blu-ray on November 10th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs for the film, which stars Ray Liota, Andy Garcia, Esai Morales and Armand Assante, have not been announced at this time.
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A Reunited Mr. Big Releases Blu-ray
Posted July 8, 2009 09:25 AM by Josh Dreuth
The rock super-group Mr. Big has recently reunited and has revealed that they will be releasing their first Blu-ray concert 'MR.BIG Budokan-Reunion Tour 2009' in Japan on September 9th, day-and-date with the CD/DVD release. No technical specs, special features, or track lists have been announced at this time.