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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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Watchmen Coming to Blu-ray in March? Nope! (UPDATED)
Posted January 23, 2009 08:22 AM by Josh Dreuth
This is most likely a database error, but its from the studio, so we'll run it until we hear differently. Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Watchmen' - yes, that 'Watchmen'; the motion picture directed by Zack Snyder - to Blu-ray on March 3rd, with no DVD release planned. See what I'm talking about? This is either the craziest release move ever to come out of Hollywood, or someone jumped the gun over at the Warner's press office.
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Watchmen Motion Comic Released in March
Posted January 23, 2009 08:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic' to Blu-ray on March 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. The disc features all 12 chapters of the 'Watchmen' saga as a "motion comic" spanning over five hours in length. Video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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The Rock Gets a Blu-ray Set
Posted January 23, 2009 08:09 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'The Rock Collection' to Blu-ray on February 10th. This three-disc set will feature the Blu-ray releases of 'The Rundown', 'Doom', and 'The Scorpion King', which all feature 1080p video accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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Twilight Blu-ray to be Best Buy/Target Exclusive
Posted January 22, 2009 10:36 AM by Josh Dreuth
Summit Home Entertainment has announced that they will release the hit teen vampire film 'Twilight' for Blu-ray on March 21st exclusively at Best Buy and Target, day-and-date with the DVD release. The Blu-ray will then be sent to all other retailers on May 5th. Technical specs for this release have not been announced at this time.
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Technical Specs Revealed for Gigi; An American in Paris
Posted January 22, 2009 08:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced the technical specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Gigi' and 'An American in Paris', which are both due to hit store shelves on March 31st. 'Gigi' will come on a BD-25 and feature 2.40:1 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. 'An American in Paris' will come on a BD-50 and feature 1.33:1 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a 1.0 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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Deep Sea/Into the Deep IMAX Coming to Blu-ray
Posted January 22, 2009 08:38 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring a double feature of the IMAX films 'Deep Sea/Into the Deep' to Blu-ray on April 14th. Both features will come on a single BD-25 featuring video presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack. No special features are expected to be announced.
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Disney Specs Miracle at St. Anna
Posted January 22, 2009 08:18 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has revealed the special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Miracle at St. Anna', which is due to hit store shelves on February 10th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC. The soundtrack quality has not been announced at this time.
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Pretty Woman Blu-ray Detailed
Posted January 22, 2009 08:14 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Pretty Woman', which is due to hit store shelves on February 10th. Video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 24-bit PCM soundtrack.
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GAZWRX: The Films of Jeff Keen Announced for UK
Posted January 22, 2009 08:07 AM by Josh Dreuth
BFI has announced that they will bring 'GAZWRX: The Films of Jeff Keen' to Blu-ray on February 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. His 45 films will be spread across a three-disc set (one Blu-ray and two DVDs) that will feature nine hours of restored and remastered compositions from the filmmaker.
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3 Mo' Divas Coming to Blu-ray
Posted January 22, 2009 07:21 AM by Josh Dreuth
PBS has announced that they will bring the concert '3 Mo' Divas' to Blu-ray on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The concert, which was filmed at Denver Center Theater Company in Denver, CO last July, will be broadcast in March. No technical specs or special features have been announced at this time.
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Bolt Released for Blu-ray Before DVD
Posted January 21, 2009 04:30 PM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the computer animated feature 'Bolt' to Blu-ray on March 22nd, two days before the DVD release. This is the first new release Blu-ray title to be released before the DVD, and will surely be a test for future product release schedules.
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Today on Blu-ray - January 20th
Posted January 20, 2009 04:38 PM by Josh Dreuth
In the heat of the format war, a great deal of emphasis was placed on player prices, an area where the rival HD DVD format had somewhat of an advantage. Highlighting that advantage was the Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Add-on, which came packaged with one of the most visually pleasing films of that year - Peter Jackson's 'King Kong'. While the player was a bust, the disc was visually stunning, especially with the restrictions of the format. Today, 'King Kong' gets released on Blu-ray, and finally receives the treatment it deserves.
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Sony Opens Blu-ray Factory in China
Posted January 20, 2009 03:42 PM by Josh Dreuth
Despite concerns of corporate health, Sony has moved ahead with Blu-ray plans and have opened a Blu-ray Disc production facility in Shanghai, China. This, the fourth such Sony owned Blu-ray production facility in the world, is operating in a 130,000 square foot facility, employing 200 full time workers, and capable of outputting 500,000 discs per month.
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Bond Wave Two Detailed
Posted January 20, 2009 02:46 PM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the special features for the upcoming James Bond Blu-ray titles 'Moonraker', 'The World is Not Enough', and 'Goldfinger', which are due to hit store shelves on March 24th. So far, technical specs have yet to be confirmed, but you can expect 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Never Say Never Again Added to Bond Release List
Posted January 20, 2009 02:26 PM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced that they will bring 'Never Say Never Again' to Blu-ray on March 24th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. Technical specs have yet to be announced at this time, but you can expect the typical 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Goldfinger Rounds Out Bond Vol 3
Posted January 19, 2009 12:23 PM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have revealed that they will bring the James Bond film 'Goldfinger' to Blu-ray on March 24th. Joining other classic bond films 'Moonraker' and 'The World is Not Enough', the three films will be available individually and as part of the 'James Bond Blu-ray Collection Vol 3'.
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The One; Ghosts of Mars Announced for Blu-ray
Posted January 19, 2009 12:05 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring Jet Li's 'The One' and John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars' to Blu-ray on March 31st. Video for both of these titles will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. As will all Sony titles, both will be BD-Live enabled, allowing users to download additional content using a BD-Live Blu-ray Disc player.
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Lionsgate Brings Punisher Sequel to Blu-ray
Posted January 19, 2009 11:11 AM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Punisher: Warzone' to Blu-ray on March 17th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, though you can expect a 1080p AVC video encode along with a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. No special features have been announced at this time, but a digital copy is expected.
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Brokeback Mountain Announced for Blu-ray
Posted January 16, 2009 01:17 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Health Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal film 'Brokeback Mountain' to Blu-ray on March 3rd. For this Oscar-winning film, video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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The World is Not Enough Coming Too
Posted January 16, 2009 12:58 PM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with Fox Home Entertainment have revealed the second film in the second wave of classic James Bond films - 'The World is Not Enough' - will be released on March 24th. Joining 'Moonraker' and 'Quantum of Solace', which are also being released on the same day, there is expected to be four more titles announced shortly.
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Kenmec To Produce Blu-ray Players
Posted January 16, 2009 12:28 PM by Josh Dreuth
Kenmec Mechanical Engineering, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of automation and flat panel display equipment, has announced that they will soon begin selling Blu-ray Disc players on an ODM basis at roughly 2000 units a month. In December, the company sent players to Europe for certification, expect to be fully certified in early February.
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Two Criterion Titles for April
Posted January 16, 2009 12:19 PM by Josh Dreuth
The Criterion Collection has announced that they will bring 'The Wages of Fear' and 'In the Realm of the Sense' to Blu-ray on April 24th ('Realm' is day-and-date with the DVD release). Technical specs have yet to be announced, but you can expect to see 1080p AVC video (in the film's original aspect ratio) as well as some sort of lossless or uncompressed soundtrack ('Realm' is confirmed to have a Mono PCM soundtrack).
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X-Men Films Coming to Blu-ray
Posted January 15, 2009 05:27 PM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring 'X-Men', 'X2: X-Men United', and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' to Blu-ray on April 21st. All three titles we be delivered as two-disc sets with 1080p AVC video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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Next Bond Set March 24th: Moonraker First Title Revealed
Posted January 15, 2009 05:19 PM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring the James Bond film 'Moonraker' to Blu-ray on March 24th, the same day as the recently announced 'Quantum of Solace'. Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Silence of the Lambs Coming this March
Posted January 14, 2009 02:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment in conjuction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Academy Award-winning film 'Silence of the Lambs' to Blu-ray on March 3rd. Video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Stargate Fans Voting for Blu-ray Release
Posted January 14, 2009 08:51 AM by Josh Dreuth
Over at the official Stargate website - StargateHub.com - MGM Home Entertainment is holding a "Stargate Atlantis Fan's Choice" vote where fans of the show can vote for their favorite Stargate episode, which will then be released on Blu-ray this summer. It is believed that sales of the (which will contain the top five episodes) Blu-ray will determine if the entire seasons will see Blu-ray release.
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Australia Announced for Blu-ray Release
Posted January 14, 2009 08:17 AM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Baz Luhrmann film 'Australia' to Blu-ray on March 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. This release will be shipped on a BD-50 featuring 2.35:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - January 13
Posted January 13, 2009 02:39 PM by Josh Dreuth
After an exciting CES 2009 - drooling over the latest Blu-ray hardware and software advancements - we are back to reality: Blu-ray releases. The latest sales data indicates that for the week following Christmas, Blu-ray took a record 16% of the home media disc market. Looks like all those new Blu-ray Disc player owners ran to stores to build a high definition library.
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Image Entertainment Details Upcoming Releases
Posted January 13, 2009 10:37 AM by Josh Dreuth
Image Entertainment has revealed technical specs and special feature information for a ton of upcoming Blu-ray releases. From IMAX films to feature films, Image delivers the star treatment with high definition video, lossless audio, and a plethora of special features. Click on "Read more..." for details on all the upcoming releases.
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Criterion Details 400 Blows and Last Metro
Posted January 13, 2009 10:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Criterion Collection has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'The 400 Blows' and 'The Last Metro', both of which are due to hit store shelves on March 24th. Both titles will receive 1080p video transfers with 'The 400 Blows' having a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and 'The Last Metro' having a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.