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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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Paramount Gains Access to BD+ Tools
Posted April 29, 2009 11:35 AM by Josh Dreuth
Macrovision has announced that Paramount Home Entertainment has agreed to license a number of their content protection products, including ACP and RipGuard. The new agreed also allows Paramount to utilize the Blu-ray specific anti-piracy program BD+, a program which encrypts data on the disc using an updatable key.
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First DVD-Compatible Blu-ray Replication Line
Posted April 29, 2009 09:45 AM by Juan Calonge
Hong Kong-based company Anwell has recently made strides to gain market share in the Blu-ray replication manufacturing sector. As part of that initiative, they have developed the Smart-BD Combo system, a optical disc replicator that supports both Blu-ray and legacy DVD. Details of this new replication line were given at the Media-Tech Europe 2009 event in Frankfurt.
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Joe Dante, Amblin Working on Gremlins Remasters
Posted April 29, 2009 07:00 AM by Juan Calonge
The lovable fluffy creatures that turn into evil fanged monsters if fed after midnight were supposed to see a Blu-ray release in 2007 and then in 2008, only to be unceremoniously canceled. Now director Joe Dante, while on the set of 'The Hole,' has confirmed that he and production company Amblin Entertainment are working on the remasters of both movies, and that they will be released on Blu-ray, although they will miss the intended summer date.
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DTS Announces New Blu-ray Audio Production Tools
Posted April 29, 2009 05:48 AM by Juan Calonge
During the latest NAB professional show, which took place in Las Vegas from April 18 to April 23, DTS, Inc. announced new Blu-ray Disc audio tools for the professional and prosumer markets. Developed in cooperation with Minnetonka Audio Software, they introduced version 2.0 of its DTS-HD Master Audio Suite and SurCode's DTS-HD solutions for Apple Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio users.
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Retailers Seek Blu-ray Exclusives
Posted April 28, 2009 07:31 PM by Juan Calonge
In an effort to differentiate themselves from the competition and attract customers, retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and Hollywood Video are increasingly pursuing exclusivity deals with movie studios. Titles such as 'Twilight' have received timed exclusives with retailers Best Buy and Target already having the Blu-ray available earlier this year (it will be available everywhere on May 5th), while others - like the recent Blu-ray release of 'Goldfinger' - receive special Steelbook editions or bonus content specific to the retailer.
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TMNT Blu-ray Collection Officially Announced
Posted April 28, 2009 10:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has officially announced that they will bring the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Film Collection' to Blu-ray on August 4th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This four-disc set will feature all four films from the series - 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time', and 'TMNT'.
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Sony Announces Waltz with Bashir Blu-ray
Posted April 28, 2009 09:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Oscar-nominated film 'Waltz with Bashir' to Blu-ray on June 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Based on actual events witnessed by writer/director Ari Folman, video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC accompanied by both English and Hebrew 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.
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The Deep Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 28, 2009 09:13 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the film 'The Deep' to Blu-ray on July 7th. The film, which stars Jacqueline Bisset and Nick Nolte, is based on a book by Jaws author Peter Benchley. Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Children of the Corn and M*A*S*H See Delays
Posted April 24, 2009 04:01 PM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has just send not that their upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Children of the Corn' has been delayed until August 25th. Originally scheduled for July 28th, it doesn't appear that any of the technical specs or special features have changed with the date shift. No reason was provided for the delay, but it may have to do with a delay in the release of the upcoming TV remake.
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Fire and Ice Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 24, 2009 03:50 PM by Josh Dreuth
Blue Underground has announced that they with bring the 1983 animated film 'Fire and Ice' to Blu-ray on August 25th. Directed by Ralph Bakshi ('Fritz the Cat', 'Wizards', and the animated 'The Lord of the Rings') and featuring animator Frank Frazetta ('Conan the Barbarian' and 'Vampirella'), the film will be presented in 1080p video accompanied by both 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.
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Blu-ray Release of Shark Week Announced
Posted April 23, 2009 10:08 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Discovery Channel in conjunction with Image Entertainment have announced that they will bring 'Shark Week: The Greatest Bites Collection' to Blu-ray on July 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in high definition, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Return to Forever Comes to Blu-ray
Posted April 23, 2009 09:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Return to Forever: Returns - Live at Montreux' to Blu-ray on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Recorded in 2008, this disc captures one night from the jazz fusion band's remarkable reunion tour - the first one in 25 years. Technical specs have not been announced at this time.
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Kenneth Anger Shorts Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 23, 2009 09:46 AM by Josh Dreuth
The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced that they will bring 'The Magick Lantern' to Blu-ray on May 25th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This collection of ten classic Kenneth Anger experimental short films will be presented in 1080p AVC high definition video. No audio spec has been announced at this time.
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Battlestar Galactica Seasons Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 22, 2009 01:54 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' to Blu-ray on July 28th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Every episode will be include in this twenty-disc set (all of which are BD-50s), and will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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The Last Starfighter Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 22, 2009 09:41 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'The Last Starfighter: 25th Anniversary' to Blu-ray on August 4th. This former HD DVD high definition exclusive title will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Warner Announces Red2Blu Program
Posted April 22, 2009 08:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video through their WBShop.com website has announced that they will now allow HD DVD owners to exchange their old Warner HD DVDs for the Blu-ray version. This may be the last chance for owners of the now defunct high definition format to salvage some worth from their film libraries before sacrificing the discs to the dumpster gods.
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Mad Men Season 2 Coming to Blu-ray
Posted April 21, 2009 03:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Mad Men: Season Two' to Blu-ray on July 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This three-disc set will features all 13 episodes in stunning 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - April 21
Posted April 21, 2009 03:28 PM by Josh Dreuth
Out on Blu-ray today are two films which - at very least - had a part in the beginning to two current Hollywood trends that either have you begging for more, or pleating to stop. 'X-Men' - released today individually or as part of the 'X-Men Trilogy' - is, arguably, the beginning of the current string of Marvel comic book film hits while 'Sin City' - also out today in its uncut form - can be noted as the beginning of graphic novel adapted films. While I'm sure there are some of
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Elsewhere, Baby on Board Coming to Blu-ray
Posted April 20, 2009 08:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
E1 Films has announced that they will bring the thriller 'Elsewhere', featuring Anna Kendrick from 'Twilight', to Blu-ray on June 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD release. A week later, on June 9th, they will bring the Heather Graham and Jerry O'Connell film 'Baby on Board' to Blu-ray, day-and-date with the DVD release. For both releases video will be presented in high definition accompanied by either a DTS or Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack.
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Echelon Conspiracy Announced for Blu-ray
Posted April 20, 2009 08:06 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Edward Burns and Ving Rhames film 'Echelon Conspiracy' to Blu-ray on July 21st, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. No special features have been announced at this time.
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Friday the 13th Remake Blu-ray Revealed
Posted April 17, 2009 03:30 PM by Josh Dreuth
New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the 2009 remake 'Friday the 13th: Killer Cut' to Blu-ray on June 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The title, which includes both the theatrical and extended "killer cut" of the film via seamless branching, will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Taken Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted April 17, 2009 03:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the spy action film 'Taken', which is due to hit store shelves on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD release. For this Liam Neeson film, video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Disney Provides Multiple Snow White Blu-ray Options
Posted April 17, 2009 10:40 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, Walt Disney Home Entertainment has revealed that they will provide fans with multiple options for the upcoming Platinum Edition Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which is due to hit store shelves on October 6th, seven weeks before the DVD release.
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3D: The New Format War
Posted April 17, 2009 10:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
At the NABShow this year, which starts tomorrow in Las Vegas, one thing is going to be very clear - 3D Blu-ray is no closer to being a reality than it was last year. Unfortunately, the problem - once again - comes down to too many companies wanting to use their own standard for 3D home presentation. For DVD, it took so long to decide on a single 3D format - until January of this year - that no one seems to care. Unfortunately, 3D on Blu-ray may be positioning itself for a similar failure.
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Blu-ray Players to Hit $99 This Holiday Season
Posted April 17, 2009 09:50 AM by Josh Dreuth
As previously reported, the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has recently brought the high definition format to China. In order to accomplish this, they had to not only provide the technology to create Blu-ray Discs and players to Chinese manufacturers, but also create a licensing format which would lower costs and streamline the production process. One of the advantages to the rest of the Blu-ray buying world, commented Mark Leathan, Marketing Director at Samsung, was that we will soon see the "entry of the Chinese manufacturers into the Blu ray market that we will have a $99 Blu ray player."
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Criterion Announces For All Mankind and Repulsion
Posted April 17, 2009 08:28 AM by Josh Dreuth
Criterion has announced that they will bring the NASA Apollo Missions documentary 'For All Mankind' to Blu-ray on July 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Two weeks later, on July 28th, they will bring Roman Polanski's horror film 'Repulsion' to Blu-ray, day-and-date with the DVD release. Both films will be presented in their original aspect ratio via a 1080p AVC transfer, with 'For All Mankind' receiving a newly created 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and 'Repulsion' being presented in its original PCM 1.0 soundtrack.
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12M Blu-ray Players to Ship This Year
Posted April 17, 2009 08:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to a new quarterly report by Futursource Consulting, the research company expects global shipments of Blu-ray Disc players to reach nearly 12 million units this year. In the fourth quarter of 2008, 3 million units were shipped globally, and represented nearly 50% of all Blu-ray Disc player shipments for the year. This year, the company is predicting as much as 6 million Blu-ray Disc players will be shipped globally during the fourth quarter of this year.
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Blu-ray Q1 Sales Double from Last Year
Posted April 16, 2009 08:56 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to new research conducted by Adams Media Research, Blu-ray sales during the first quarter of the year were approximately 9 Million units, double what they were during the same period last year. The huge increase in sales can most likely be attributed to an explosion in Blu-ray enable homes, which are now estimated to be 10.5 Million.
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Details Revealed for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Posted April 16, 2009 08:27 AM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release Sergio Leone's 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly', which is due to hit store shelves on May 12th. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Lord of the Rings Pre-order Now Available!
Posted April 16, 2009 08:15 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have revealed the cover art for 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' Blu-ray and Amazon has begun taking pre-orders. The release currently does not have a release date, but it is expected to be released later this year - most likely during the holiday season.