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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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UK Gets Kill Bill in November
Posted October 16, 2008 11:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring both 'Kill Bill: Volume 1' and 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' to the UK on November 3rd. No technical specs or special features have been announced for either release, but you can expect similar releases to those released in the US last month.
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Wanted Gets UK Release Date
Posted October 16, 2008 11:15 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring 'Wanted' to Blu-ray on December 1st in the UK, six weeks after the DVD release. No technical specs or special features have been announced at this time, but you can expect it to be similar to the US release, which is due to hit US stores on December 2nd.
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Sharp to Bring First HDTV/Blu-ray Combos Worldwide
Posted October 15, 2008 09:30 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sharp Electronics has announced that they will bring their HDTV/Blu-ray combos to Japan next month, followed by a US release later this year, and a European release early next year. These DX-series LCD HDTVs will be available in sizes from 26-52 inches. Prices will range from $1,700-$4,900, which represents a premium of only $100 over similar non-Combo LCD HDTVs from the company.
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Bandai Visual to Bring Tales of the Abyss to Blu-ray
Posted October 15, 2008 09:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Bandai Visual has announced that they will bring the anime 'Tales of the Abyss' to Blu-ray on February 20th in Japan, day-and-date with the DVD release. Little is known about this release, though we have been told that it will feature 1080p video accompanied by a 2.0 PCM soundtrack. Expect a similar release for the US around that same time.
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Panasonic to Bring Blu-ray Recorder to US
Posted October 15, 2008 09:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to reports, Panasonic is currently planning to release a Blu-ray Disc recorder in the US during the first half of 2009, making them the first consumer electronics company to announced such intentions. Since the format launched, Japan has been ripe with Blu-ray recorders, while other countries sat in wait. Recently, Australia received a Panasonic Blu-ray recorder, and it now appears the US will finally get one too.
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Full Details for Tropic Thunder Announced
Posted October 15, 2008 09:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed the complete technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Tropic Thunder', which is due to hit store shelves on November 18th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Mongol Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted October 15, 2008 08:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have revealed the technical specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Mongol' for Blu-ray, which is due to hit store shelves on October 14th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Coming on a BD-25, video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a Mongolian 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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More Details Revealed for Being There Blu-ray
Posted October 15, 2008 08:28 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has revealed more information regarding the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Being There', which is due to hit store shelves on February 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. For this classic Peter Sellers comedy, video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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BluFocus Adds THX Certification
Posted October 15, 2008 08:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
BluFocus, a leading Blu-ray Disc quality assurance verifier, has announced that they will now offer support for post-production verification of THX certified Blu-ray titles. THX has partnered with BluFocus in order to ensure that the standards they have established are adhered to for all Blu-ray releases carrying the THX certification.
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Cine Asia Announces Chocolate for Blu-ray
Posted October 15, 2008 07:58 AM by Josh Dreuth
Cine Asia has announced that they will bring the Prachya Pinkaew film 'Chocolate' to Blu-ray on November 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have yet to be announced for this film, which comes from the same director who brought you Ong-Bak and Warrior King.
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Predator 2 Announced for France
Posted October 15, 2008 07:47 AM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment France has announced that they will bring 'Predator 2' to Blu-ray on November 19th, a few weeks after the planned UK release. Currently, there is no word from the studio regarding a possible US release date. Video will be presented as 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - October 14th
Posted October 14, 2008 03:06 PM by Josh Dreuth
As a franchise, Indiana Jones is one of the most successful ever brought to the silver screen, so it was of little surprise that Paramount decided to green-light another installment in the popular series. Almost 20 years after he went on his "Last Crusade", Harrison Ford returned to reprise his role as the famed adventurer in 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', which is out today on Blu-ray.
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Specs for The Mummy 3 Announced
Posted October 14, 2008 02:51 PM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor', which is due to hit store shelves on December 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video for this two-disc release will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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French Connection Announced for UK
Posted October 14, 2008 01:16 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring 'The French Connection' to Blu-ray on December 1st. Also available on that same day, the release will be packaged with its sequel - 'The French Connection II' - as a two-film set. Both releases will feature 1080p AVC video accompanied by DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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French 007 Screenshots
Posted October 14, 2008 10:51 AM by Josh Dreuth
The French movie website EcranLarge has received four of the first six James Bond Blu-ray titles and have taken a few screen shots to show fans what to expect from the upcoming releases. The results, while only in 720p, are impressive, and ever James Bond fan should be happy with the results.
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Extras Revealed for UK Lost Season 4 Blu-ray
Posted October 14, 2008 08:36 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced the special features for the upcoming UK Blu-ray release of 'Lost: The Complete Fourth Season', which is due to hit store shelves on October 20th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have yet to be revealed, though you can expect the usual 1080p AVC and PCM set-up from Disney.
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Boston Celtics Blu-ray Gets Specs
Posted October 14, 2008 08:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'NBA Champions 2007-2008: Boston Celtics', which is due to hit store shelves on November 4th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Coming on a BD-25, video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a Dolby Stereo 2.0 soundtrack.
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Buy a Samsung and Get The Matrix Free
Posted October 14, 2008 07:46 AM by Josh Dreuth
Those customers who purchase a Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc player from Amazon.com from now until October 18th will receive 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection' Blu-ray absolutely free. Simply add both the BD-Live compatible Blu-ray player and the Blu-ray box set to your cart, and the price of the box set will be deducted during the checkout process.
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Dumb and Dumber; The Mask Coming to Blu-ray
Posted October 13, 2008 03:54 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the two Jim Carrey comedies 'Dumb and Dumber' and 'The Mask' to Blu-ray on December 9th. The Farrelly Brothers directed 'Dumb and Dumber' will be coming to Blu-ray as an unrated edition which includes six additional minutes of film. Technical specs for 'The Mask' have yet to be announced, but 'Dumb and Dumber' will receive a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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The House Bunny Announced for Blu-ray
Posted October 13, 2008 07:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Anna Faris comedy 'The House Bunny' to Blu-ray on December 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. For this Adam Sandler produced film, video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Sleeping Beauty Restoration Web Conference
Posted October 11, 2008 06:45 PM by Lindsay Mayer
Recently, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment held a web conference on the extensive restoration process of the monumental animated feature film 'Sleeping Beauty,' and Blu-ray.com was in attendance. The following is a highlight report of the hour-long presentation, led by Senior Vice President of Post Production Sara Duran-Singer and moderated by WDSHE Publicity representative Mindy Johnson. Click 'Read more...' for the full scoop!
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Tropic Thunder Announced for Blu-ray (UPDATED)
Posted October 10, 2008 01:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
Dreamworks Entertainment in conjunction with Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that they will bring the summer comedy hit 'Tropic Thunder' to Blu-ray on November 18th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The unrated Director's Cut of this film will be presented in 1080p video accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Warner Announces Being There for Blu-ray
Posted October 10, 2008 01:08 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Petter Sellers film 'Being There: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition' to Blu-ray on February 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. No technical specs or special features have been announced at this time. It is also unknown if this title will receive the digibook treatment similar to other classic Warner titles.
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Bangkok Dangerous and Disaster Movie for January
Posted October 10, 2008 01:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Nicholas Cage film 'Bangkok Dangerous' and the comedy 'Disaster Movie' to Blu-ray on January 6th, day-and-date with the DVD releases. No technical specs have been announced at this time, though you can expect to see similar 1080p video and DTS-HD Master Audio treatment as other Lionsgate releases.
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Basketball Documentary Coming to Blu-ray
Posted October 10, 2008 12:51 PM by Josh Dreuth
Oscilloscope Laboratories has announced that they will bring the basketball documentary 'Gunnin' for That #1 Spot' to Blu-ray on October 21st, day-and-date with the DVD release. Directed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, this film follows eight young basketball players as they try prove that they are the best in the world.
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The Dark Knight Pre-Order is Up
Posted October 9, 2008 11:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
Amazon.com has just begun taking pre-orders for the highly anticipated Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight', which is due to hit store shelves on December 9th. As the currently highest grossing film of 2008, and designated as an instant classic by reviewers and viewers alike, this is one Blu-ray release that you surely shouldn't miss.
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More Fox Blu-ray Titles Coming in January
Posted October 9, 2008 11:41 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, Fox Home Entertainment has revealed a series of Blu-ray titles scheduled to hit store shelves in January of next year. On January 13th, along with the previously announced 'The Boondock Saints', Fox will release 'Drumline'. A week later, on January 20th, they will release 'Antwone Fisher' and 'Unfaithful'. One January 27th, the original 'The Pink Panther' will be released.
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Boondock Saints Coming to Blu-ray
Posted October 9, 2008 10:59 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the cult action film 'The Boondock Saints' to Blu-ray on January 13th. While this film only hit five theaters during its theatrical release, it become a home video smash as fans loudly praised the story of Irish twins who go on a crusade to rid Boston of crime.
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Iron Man Sells Half Million Units on Blu-ray
Posted October 9, 2008 10:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to retailer reports, the Blu-ray version of 'Iron Man' sold 260,000 copies on its first day of sale - a record for the Blu-ray format - and has sold over 500,000 copies in its first week of sales, becoming the highest selling Blu-ray title of the year. Coming in a distant second on the Blu-ray sales chart was the Blu-ray release of 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'.
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MVD Goes Blu-ray
Posted October 9, 2008 10:32 AM by Josh Dreuth
MVD Entertainment Group has announced that they will release their first three Blu-ray titles on October 28th, with more planned for 2009. No technical specs or special features have been announced for any of the first three films, which include 'Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter', 'Blackalicious: 420 Live in Seattle' and 'Cannibal Taboo'. No titles have been announced for 2009 at this time.