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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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Valkyrie Tops Canadian Rental
Posted May 26, 2009 11:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
Rogers Video has released its list of Top Blu-ray Disc Rentals for the week ending May 24th, and the Canadian video store shows that the Tom Cruise WWII thriller 'Valkyrie' was the top rent for the week. It was followed by the Liam Neeson action film 'Taken' and the new release Kevin James comedy 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop'.
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Vista SP2 Adds Blu-ray Support
Posted May 26, 2009 09:29 AM by Josh Dreuth
Microsoft has publicly released Vista Service Pack 2 as a stand-alone download today, with an inclusion to Windows Update expected within the next few weeks. The big news for owners of the PC-kind is a new feature which allows those users with Blu-ray Disc drives to burn directly to the disc using Windows Explorer.
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Wild Pacific Announced for Blu-ray
Posted May 26, 2009 08:21 AM by Josh Dreuth
BBC Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the documentary 'Wild Pacific' to Blu-ray on July 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The 300 minute series spans over two BD-50s, with video presented in 1080p VC-1. The soundtrack has not been announced at this time.
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Blu-ray.com Poll on Dolby TrueHD vs DTS-HD MA
Posted May 26, 2009 05:21 AM by Juan Calonge
A poll has recently been created on the Blu-ray.com forums to gauge whether members think that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment should drop Dolby TrueHD as lossless audio codec on its future Blu-ray releases and start using DTS-HD Master Audio. According to insiders, Sony is checking public interest on the issue, although no decision is imminent.
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Cheap Trick Compilation Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 25, 2009 06:10 AM by Juan Calonge
Video Music, Inc. enters the Blu-ray arena with the release of 'Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book', a compilation of video clips and live tracks from veteran American rock band Cheap Trick, which previously had only been released on VHS. There is no information on audio or video specifications at this moment.
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Miss March Gets Unrated Blu-ray
Posted May 25, 2009 05:53 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring the sex comedy 'Miss March' to Blu-ray on July 28, day-and-date with the DVD. No audio/video details are available yet. This will be an "Unrated Fully Exposed" edition and will include a digital copy.
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Explicit Ills Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted May 25, 2009 05:32 AM by Juan Calonge
Phase 4 Films, the new distributor spun off from Peace Arch Entertainment Group, has revealed the details for the Blu-ray release of 'Explicit Ills', which is due out on July 14. Video will be presented in 1080p 2.35:1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital track. As with previous titles by Peace Arch, no lossless audio track seems to be included.
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Roddenberry Eyes Hi-Def Star Trek Encyclopedia
Posted May 25, 2009 04:27 AM by Juan Calonge
Roddenberry Productions Inc. is in negotiations with Toolbox Productions to buy a high-definition library of 'Star Trek' behind-the-scenes material recorded during the past 20 years, with the aim of producing a definitive, interactive 'Trek' guide to the facts, mythology and characters of the franchise.
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Sunshine Cleaning Blu-ray Announced for August
Posted May 25, 2009 04:06 AM by Juan Calonge
Overture Films, through its distributor Anchor Bay Entertainment, has announced that it will release the comedy-drama independent movie 'Sunshine Cleaning' on Blu-ray on August 25, day-and-date with the DVD. No details on audio or video specifications or bonus features have been announced at this time.
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Mutant Chronicles Blu-ray Announced for August
Posted May 25, 2009 04:02 AM by Juan Calonge
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the science-fiction movie 'Mutant Chronicles' on Blu-ray on August 4, day-and-date with the DVD. No specifications have been disclosed at this time, but the studio indicates that the Blu-ray will be a collector's edition "loaded with special features."
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Restored Red Shoes Wows Cannes, Now Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 23, 2009 06:04 AM by Juan Calonge
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's Technicolor masterpiece 'The Red Shoes' was unveiled May 15 at Cannes Film Festival in a newly restored version completed under the impetus of Martin Scorsese. A Blu-ray release is scheduled in the UK for June 29. Criterion's partner Janus Films has also participated in the restoration, so a US edition may follow.
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Adventureland Coming to Blu-ray in August
Posted May 22, 2009 02:43 PM by Juan Calonge
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of the comedy 'Adventureland', directed by Greg Mottola ('Superbad'), which will hit store shelves on August 25, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p, accompanied by a 5.1 lossless audio track. The Blu-ray will have several exclusive bonus features.
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2008 Cannes Winner 'The Class' Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 22, 2009 08:23 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed that it will bring the movie 'The Class' (original French title Entre les murs) to Blu-ray on August 11. Technical specs haven't been disclosed, but you can expect a 1080p 2.35:1 AVC video encode with TrueHD audio.
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Battlestar Galactica Blu-ray Extras Detailed
Posted May 22, 2009 08:03 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has detailed the extensive special features for the Blu-ray edition of 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series', which will hit store shelves on July 28, day-and-date with the DVD release, in a "Limited Edition Telescopic Box Set" of twenty discs, with collectible Cylon figurine.
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LGMB: Amazon Buy More, Save More Sale
Posted May 22, 2009 06:31 AM by Juan Calonge
From now until June 8, the more select Blu-ray titles you buy, the more you save. Amazon.com is offering a special deal on 20 select titles from Universal. Buy any 3 of the select titles, and you save $20 off your purchase total. Buy 6, and you save $50. Buy 10, and you save $100. And if buy all 20 eligible titles, you save $225.
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BluStreak Premaster for Mac Released
Posted May 22, 2009 06:21 AM by Juan Calonge
Rivergate Software has released BluStreak Premaster, a Macintosh application for formatting Blu-ray titles for mass distribution. Aimed at professional videographers, it is the first program which enables a complete work flow on Mac, from video and audio capture all the way to submitting a BD master to a replication facility.
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Monster Announced for Blu-ray
Posted May 22, 2009 05:39 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, First Look Studios has revealed that it will bring 'Monster' to Blu-ray on September 1. No technical specs have been announced at this time, though you can expect a 1080p VC-1 video presentation accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. Special features are yet to be detailed.
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Buy a Samsung Player and 4 Movies, Save $125
Posted May 21, 2009 05:47 PM by Juan Calonge
For those who are shopping for a Blu-ray player (or who are thinking of buying one as a Father's Day gift), Amazon has now a tempting offer. If you buy a Samsung BD-P1600 or BD-P3600 along with four qualifying Blu-ray titles, you'll get a $125 discount by using the promotional code "SAMSDISC". The promotion is valid through May 30.
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Watchmen Arriving Also As Movie/PS3 Game Combo
Posted May 21, 2009 02:19 PM by Juan Calonge
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that its upcoming PS3 game 'Watchmen: The End is Nigh', based on the 'Watchmen' film, will be released in July 2009 in a game/film hybrid that will include the 'Watchmen: Director's Cut' BD. This two-disc collectible set will feature exclusive artwork in a premium package.
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Lionsgate Wave Gets Detailed
Posted May 21, 2009 10:46 AM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Haunting in Connecticut', which is due to hit store shelves on July 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Additionally, they have announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'Cutthroat Island', 'The Ninth Gate', 'Replicant', 'See No Evil', and 'Chaos', which are due to hit store shelves a month later on August 11th.
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Dreamer Pushes BluTube Application
Posted May 21, 2009 08:26 AM by Josh Dreuth
Dreamer has announced that they will hold a session entitled "How to 'BluTube': Broadcasting over Broadband to a Blu-ray Player" at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco next month. The session will focus on the companies BIDDLE Java technology and how to utilize it to broadcast content directly to Blu-ray Disc players.
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Pirates of Penzance Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 21, 2009 08:11 AM by Josh Dreuth
Kultur International Films has announced that they will bring Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' to Blu-ray on July 28th. It will represent the company's first performance arts Blu-ray release. The popular opera was filmed at an Australian Opera performance as conducted by Andrew Greene.
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PacificDisc Announces Lower Blu-ray Replication Pricing
Posted May 20, 2009 02:26 PM by Juan Calonge
Replication company PacificDisc has increased its Blu-ray capabilities by bringing the mastering in-house and announcing aggressive new pricing. According to Bob Novelli, VP of Marketing, "this makes entry into the BD space much more affordable for the independent producer, which is our target market."
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Inside Man Blu-ray Delayed One Week
Posted May 20, 2009 02:21 PM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that it has pushed back one week the release of 'Inside Man', initially slated for May 26, after an audio glitch was detected. The street date for this Blu-ray title is now June 2. All of the audio and video specifications and special features remain unchanged.
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Dexter Season 3 and Series Pack Announced
Posted May 20, 2009 11:16 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that it will bring 'Dexter: The Complete Third Season' to Blu-ray on August 18, day-and-date with the DVD. The set will feature all 12 episodes in 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. A pack containing the first three seasons will also be released at the same time.
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Feature-Packed LG BD390 Player Shipping Now
Posted May 20, 2009 06:46 AM by Juan Calonge
The LG BD390, the new top-of-the-line Blu-ray player model by LG Electronics, is available now and is receiving its first reviews. Its extensive set of features (which include built-in WiFi, streaming of Netflix, YouTube and CinemaNow content, and DivX HD playback) makes it one of the most interesting models in the market.
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The Haunting in Connecticut Unrated Blu-ray Announced
Posted May 19, 2009 02:40 PM by Juan Calonge
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'The Haunting in Connecticut' on Blu-ray on July 14, day-and-date with the DVD. No audio or video specs have been announced at this time. The movie, which had theatrically a PG-13 rating, will be featured on Blu-ray in an extended unrated cut.
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Lionsgate Blu-ray Catalog Wave for August
Posted May 19, 2009 06:14 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate Home Entertainment has revealed that it will bring five titles from its catalog to Blu-ray Disc on August 11: 'Chaos', 'Cutthroat Island', 'The Ninth Gate', 'Replicant', and 'See No Evil'. No audio or video specifications are available at this time.
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BDA Creates Task Force to Integrate 3-D into Blu-ray
Posted May 19, 2009 05:15 AM by Juan Calonge
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has formed a 3-D task force made up of members from the motion picture, consumer electronics and IT sectors, to ease “the integration of 3-D technology into the Blu-ray Disc format,” according to a statement from the group. A meeting timetable for the task force has not been specified.
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Snow White Diamond Edition Detailed
Posted May 19, 2009 04:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has detailed the exclusive extras of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which will hit store shelves on October 6 in a Combo Pack, consisting of two BDs and one DVD. Video will be 1.33:1 1080p with optional “DisneyView” artwork. Audio will be 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.