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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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Sony Reveals September Catalog Titles for UK
Posted June 15, 2009 08:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced three catalog titles which they will be bringing to stores on September 7th in the UK. The three titles - 'Silverado', 'The Quick and the Dead', and 'Punch-Drunk Love' - will all be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Valkyrie Tops UK Blu-ray Sales Chart
Posted June 15, 2009 08:13 AM by Juan Calonge
During the week of June 8 – June 14, Fox's 'Valkyrie' was the top-selling Blu-ray in the United Kingdom, followed by Lionsgate's 'My Bloody Valentine 3-D'. Warner's 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' got third place. The top seller for the previous week, 'Slumdog Millionaire', stayed strong at number 4.
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Mid-September Catalog Wave from Paramount
Posted June 15, 2009 07:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing seven titles from its catalog on Blu-ray on September 15: '48 Hrs', 'Deep Impact', 'Escape from L.A.', 'K-19: The Widowmaker', 'The Firm', 'The Score', and 'Varsity Blues'. All titles will include Dolby TrueHD audio tracks. No information regarding video codec is available.
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Marantz Releases High-end BD/SACD Player in Japan
Posted June 15, 2009 06:28 AM by Juan Calonge
Marantz has announced the imminent launch of its high-end Blu-ray player, the UD9004. It will support DVD, BD and SACD (but not DVD-Audio). It will feature 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. It will be available in Japan in July for 577,500 Yen (just under $6,000).
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Sex, Lies and Videotape Coming to Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2009 06:16 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release Steven Soderbergh's first feature film, 'Sex, Lies and Videotape', on Blu-ray on August 25. No technical specifications are available, but you can expect a 1.85:1 AVC video encode accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio. Update: We have been informed that the August 25 date shown by retailers is incorrect, and a firm date will be given with the official announcement.
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BD Sales Information: June 1-7
Posted June 15, 2009 06:00 AM by Juan Calonge
War drama 'Defiance' was the top-selling title on Blu-ray in the US for the week ended June 7, closely followed by 'Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children', according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. The top overall disc seller, romantic comedy 'He's Just Not That Into You', only managed fifth place for BD.
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Crash Season One Blu-ray Gets Announced and Detailed (Update)
Posted June 15, 2009 05:50 AM by Juan Calonge
Starz/Anchor Bay has officially announced and revealed details for 'Crash: The Complete First Season', which is scheduled to release on Blu-ray
on August 25. This 13-episode TV series, loosely based on the Academy award-winning movie 'Crash', will hit shelves in a 4-disc edition, with 1080p 1.78:1 video and 5.1 surround audio. UPDATE: release date has been pushed to September 15. -
Surveillance Announced for Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2009 05:45 AM by Juan Calonge
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the crime/horror movie 'Surveillance' on Blu-ray on August 18, day-and-date with the DVD. No specifications are available, but you can expect a 2.35:1 1080p video encode accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Special features include deleted scenes, and a making-of documentary.
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Camille Announced for Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2009 05:36 AM by Juan Calonge
E1 Entertainment has announced that it will release 'Camille' on Blu-ray on September 15, day-and-date with the DVD. No release details have been disclosed. This 2007 comedy stars James Franco, Sienna Miller, David Carradine and Scott Glenn. It played at several film festivals but never found a theatrical release.
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The Informers Announced for Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2009 05:15 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'The Informers' on Blu-ray on August 25, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be 1080p 2.40:1 AVC, accompanied by a 5.1 lossless track. Special features include a director and cast commentary, and the documentary "Human Intersections: Making The Informers".
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Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas on Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2009 05:06 AM by Juan Calonge
Image Entertainment has announced that it will release 'Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas' on Blu-ray on September 1, day-and-date with the DVD. The disc features the million-dollar-winner of "America's Got Talent" and his cast of puppets entertaining Vegas showgoers with impersonations of famous singers. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 high definition, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Quincy Jones 75th Anniversary Concert on BD
Posted June 12, 2009 11:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Eagle Rock Entertainment is releasing 'Quincy Jones: 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux 2008' on Blu-ray on June 21st. This concert, over two and a half hours long, took place on July 14th 2008 at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. No audio or video specifications have been detailed. As bonus feature, a behind-the-scenes featurette titled "Thank Q" is included.
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John Mayall Concert Comes to Blu-ray
Posted June 12, 2009 11:14 AM by Josh Dreuth
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and Friends 70th Birthday Concert' to Blu-ray on June 30th. Technical specs have not been announced at this time, though you can expect a 1080p AVC presentation accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Special features include three bonus tracks and an interview with Jonh Mayall.
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Sharp Announces New Player for UK
Posted June 12, 2009 09:19 AM by Juan Calonge
Sharp has announced a new Blu-ray player for the United Kingdom, model number BD-HP22H. The main improvement from its predecessor, the HP21H, is the addition of BD-Live. It will offer 1080p video (including 24p), and x.v.Color. It is very eco-friendly, drawing 20W in operation, and a mere 0.7W in standby. It will be available this month for £199.99.
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BD Managed Copy Launches in 2010, New Player Required (Update)
Posted June 12, 2009 05:11 AM by Juan Calonge
We reported early this week that the recently-approved final AACS license included Managed Copy, enabling consumers to make one copy of any Blu-ray Disc they buy. Now additional details on the acquisition procedure and on the actual rollout of this feature have arisen. Soon, the vast majority of BDs will support Managed Copy, but studios will be able to charge for it, and new players will be needed (update: except possibly the PS3).
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The Rolling Stones' The Biggest Bang Detailed
Posted June 11, 2009 05:14 PM by Juan Calonge
Universal Music Enterprises has released the details for 'The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang', which is due to hit store shelves on Blu-ray on June 16. Video will be 1080i 1.78:1, accompanied by audio tracks in stereo PCM and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, and English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese subtitles.
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New Content Available for Transformers Blu-ray on June 16th
Posted June 11, 2009 03:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that on June 16th, they will make new content available for owners of the 'Transformers' Blu-ray via the BD-Live network. The content will also be available to DVD owners, but only by purchasing new, special marked packages with an access code for the Transformer's micro-site.
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Blu-ray Heads to the Desert
Posted June 11, 2009 09:52 AM by Josh Dreuth
A2 Avalon will author eight Blu-ray titles at their facility in Beirut, becoming the first company to produce Blu-ray titles in the Middle East. The first title from the company, which is the only production house in the region authorized to author Blu-ray titles, will be 'Valkyrie'. All eight titles will contain the option for Arabian subtitles.
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Walmart Drops Blu-ray Player to $128
Posted June 11, 2009 09:36 AM by Josh Dreuth
No, your calendar is correct. While the deal reminds us of a certain Friday in November of which the color black is usually associated with, this deal is in celebration of Father's Day. Beginning this Sunday, June 14th, Walmart will offer the Magnavox NB500MGX Blu-ray Disc player for an astonishingly low $128.
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Neil Young Archives Sell Out on Blu-ray
Posted June 11, 2009 07:01 AM by Juan Calonge
'Neil Young Archives, Volume 1: 1963-1972', released on June 2, has already sold out of its initial shipment, to the surprise of Warner Music, according to Young's producer Larry Johnson. As the reasons for that success, Johnson cited the ongoing addition of content via BD-Live and the BD listener parties held at retailers.
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Music BDs Show Potential
Posted June 11, 2009 07:00 AM by Juan Calonge
Although Blu-ray Disc music titles currently have a small following (with sales of about 10% of what a movie BD sells), they present a great retail opportunity, according to participants at a session of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers, because the format infuses songs with new value.
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Amazon Buy More, Save More Sale
Posted June 11, 2009 06:32 AM by Juan Calonge
From now until June 22, the more select Blu-ray titles you buy, the more you save. Amazon.com is offering a special deal on 34 select titles from Fox. Buy any two of the select titles, and you save $8 off your purchase total. Buy three, and you save $12; buy four, save $18... and so on, up to a maximum discount of $65 if you buy 10 eligible titles.
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Sony DADC Opens Australia's First BD Replication Plant
Posted June 11, 2009 06:16 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Australia has just announced the opening of its new Blu-ray Disc replication plant in Huntingwood, near Sydney. The plant is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Its launch is due to the continued demand the technology has attracted since it came to market in Australia in February 2007.
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State of Play Announced for BD
Posted June 11, 2009 05:41 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the release of 'State of Play' on Blu-ray on September 1, day-and-date with the DVD. This political drama starring Russell Crowe, based on an acclaimed BBC miniseries, will feature a 2.39:1 1080p video presentation, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Bring It On: Fight to the Finish on Blu-ray
Posted June 11, 2009 05:41 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the release of 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish' on Blu-ray on August 11, day-and-date with the DVD. This direct-to-video sequel of the cheerleader comedy 'Bring It On' will feature a 1.78:1 1080p video presentation, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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The Universe Season 3 and Megaset Coming to BD
Posted June 10, 2009 05:16 PM by Juan Calonge
A&E Home Video will bring to BD 'The Universe: Season 3' on September 29, as well as a megaset reuniting seasons 1 to 3 of this History Channel series. The season set will consist of three discs. Specs aren't known yet. Special features will include a Backyard Astronomers featurette, Universe Facts, and a photo gallery.
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How I Met Your Mother Season 4 Blu-ray for September
Posted June 10, 2009 04:50 PM by Juan Calonge
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is set to release 'How I Met Your Mother: The Legendary Season 4' on Blu-ray on September 29, day-and-date with the DVD. This set will come with 1.78:1 high-definition video, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
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The Unit Season 4 Blu-ray for September
Posted June 10, 2009 04:43 PM by Juan Calonge
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is set to release 'The Unit: The Complete Fourth Season' on Blu-ray on September 29, day-and-date with the DVD. This five-disc set will come with 1.78:1 high-definition video, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
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My Name Is Earl Season 4 Blu-ray for September
Posted June 10, 2009 04:30 PM by Juan Calonge
Our friends at TV Shows on DVD have the scoop on some exciting TV-on-BD titles from Fox for the fall. First off, 'My Name Is Earl: The Complete Fourth Season' is scheduled for release on Blu-ray on September 15, day-and-date with the DVD. This 4-disc set will come with 1.78:1 high-definition video and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Music BDs for UK: Green Day, Linkin Park, Bublé, Groban
Posted June 10, 2009 10:26 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Music Entertainment has announced the release in the UK of four Blu-ray titles for June 22: Green Day's 'Bullet in a Bible', Linkin Park's 'Road to Revolution', Michael Bublé's 'Caught in the Act' and Josh Groban's 'Awake Live'. In the US, all these titles are subject to an exclusivity deal with Amazon or Best Buy.