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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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Marantz High-end BD Player Now Coming to UK
Posted July 2, 2009 07:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Marantz has announced the UK launch of its high-end Blu-ray player, the UD9004. Specifications are similar to those of the recently-announced Japan version. It supports SACD and features a 10-bit Silicon Optix REALTA video processor, 14-bit video DAC, an SD card reader, RS-232 control interface, and support for BD-Live. List price is 5,500 pounds.
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Eminem and Toto Concert BDs from Eagle Rock
Posted July 2, 2009 07:04 AM by Juan Calonge
Eagle Rock Entertainment is set to release two concert titles on Blu-ray in the UK on October 19: 'Eminem: Live from New York City' and 'Toto: Falling in Between Live'. No specifications have been announced, but you can expect a 1.78:1 hidef video encode, accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 PCM soundtracks.
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Burst Angel Blu-ray for Late September
Posted July 2, 2009 06:07 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that FUNimation Entertainment will release the girls-with-guns anime series 'Burst Angel' on Blu-ray on September 29. This three-disc set will include the 24 episodes of the series, plus the "Infinity" OVA. There is no information on AV specs or special features.
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More BD-Live Content for Trek Original Series Blu-ray
Posted July 2, 2009 05:38 AM by Juan Calonge
Beginning this week, CBS will be adding more video content to its Star Trek BD-Live portal, available exclusively to the owners of 'Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 1', including a roundtable discussion with special-effects experts and a preview of what to expect for the Blu-ray edition of the second season.
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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.