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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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Specs Revealed for Traitor Blu-ray
Posted November 9, 2008 09:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has revealed the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Traitor', which is due to hit store shelves on December 19th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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This is Spinal Tap Delayed
Posted November 9, 2008 08:57 AM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment has sent over word that their upcoming Blu-ray release of 'This is Spinal Tap' has been delayed from its January 20th release date. While no new release date was given at this time, a press release is forthcoming from the studio. No reason was given for the delay, nor any potential changes to the release.
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Warner Confirms Classics and LOTR Coming to BD
Posted November 9, 2008 08:48 AM by Josh Dreuth
George Feltenstein, Senior Vice President of Warner Home Video has revealed that 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz' will both see release in 2009. He also revealed that these two titles will make use of BD-Live technology to provide even more content for these two classics. Additionally, Felenstein mentioned that 'An American in Paris' and 'A Star is Born' are currently being cleaned-up for a high definition release.
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The Deal Announced for Blu-ray
Posted November 9, 2008 08:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
Peace Arch Trinity has announced that they will bring the William H. Macy and Meg Ryan comedy 'The Deal' to Blu-ray on January 20th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have not been announced at this time, but special features include a making-of featurette with interviews from Macy and Ryan, as well as a trailer.
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Special Features for El Norte Announced
Posted November 7, 2008 04:08 PM by Josh Dreuth
The Criterion Collection has announced the special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'El Norte', which is currently scheduled to hit store shelves on January 20th. Technical specs have yet to be announced, by you can expect to see 1080p video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Warner to Ship More than 1M Dark Knight Blu-rays
Posted November 7, 2008 03:59 PM by Josh Dreuth
According to sources, Warner Home Video will ship more than 1 Million copies of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight' to retailers, which represents the largest initial shipment of any Blu-ray title, ever. There has been a great deal of anticipation for the title, which is on schedule to be released on December 9th, and Warner appears to be share the same sentiments.
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Get $100 off a Blu-ray Player with Purchase of Four Warner Titles (UPDATED)
Posted November 7, 2008 03:50 PM by Josh Dreuth
For a limited time, Amazon.com is offering a $100 instant rebate when you purchase a select Blu-ray Disc player along with four eligible Warner Blu-ray titles. The players include a Sylvania NB500, and Samsung BD-P1500 and there are 22 Warner Blu-ray titles to choose from, including 'Batman Begins'.
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Blu-ray.com Transsiberian Giveaway
Posted November 7, 2008 10:22 AM by Ben Williams
First Look Studios has done it again! We're happy to announce another exclusive Blu-ray.com contest / Giveaway, this time featuring a Blu-ray copy of First Look's new release, Transsiberian! Four lucky winners will each receive a copy of the Blu-ray as well as the satisfaction of knowing that they have mastered the art of voting in an online poll.
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Blu-ray.com Sukiyaki Western Django Giveaway
Posted November 7, 2008 10:20 AM by Ben Williams
Thanks to the good folks over at First Look Studios, Blu-ray.com is proud to offer an exclusive giveaway of Sukiyaki Western Django on Blu-ray disc! In addition to the disc itself, we also have a nice collection of swag related to the movie including several cloth scrolls featuring the film's poster art, toy guns and Sukiyaki Western Django playing cards.
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Elite Squad Gets Blu-ray Release
Posted November 7, 2008 10:13 AM by Josh Dreuth
Optimum Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the 2008 Golden Bear-award winning film 'Elite Squad' to Blu-ray on January 19th in the UK. The takes a dramatic look at Rio de Janeiro's vast and intricate web of police corruption. No technical specs have been announced at this time, and the lone special feature will be an Interview with José Padilha.
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Pioneer Announces Blu-ray HTIB
Posted November 7, 2008 10:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
Pioneer Electronics has announced that they will release a Blu-ray Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) system, the LX01BD, to consumers soon. The system incorporates a Pioneer BonusView Blu-ray Disc player and a 5.1 surround sound system in one convenient set-up. The player will feature DeepColor HDMI support as well as Pioneer's proprietary KURO link.
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Ghostbusters Delayed Until Summer 2009
Posted November 7, 2008 09:56 AM by Josh Dreuth
During the San Diego Comic-Con 2008, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced that they would bring 'Ghostbusters I & II' to Blu-ray in conjunction with a new video game based on the popular films. While no official release date was ever revealed, it was widely assumed that they would be released sometime in October.
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Kenmac to Make Blu-ray Players in 2009
Posted November 7, 2008 09:43 AM by Josh Dreuth
Taiwan-based consumer electronics manufacturere Kenmac has revealed that they will begin producing Blu-ray Disc players beginning the first quarter of next year. After spending six months and nearly $2M developing the player, they have already received orders from both European retailers and Chinese manufacturer Haier.
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Blu-ray Excites WALL•E Director
Posted November 7, 2008 09:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
Director Andrew Stanton believes that the upcoming Blu-ray release of his critically acclaimed film 'WALL•E' will deliver a better visual and audio experience than can be found in the theaters. He also is excited about the exclusive interactive features that Blu-ray provides, which will provide fans more ways to enjoy his film.
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More Details Regarding Friday the 13th Blu-ray
Posted November 7, 2008 09:22 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed more details regarding the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Friday the 13th Unrated: Deluxe Edition', which is currently scheduled to hit store shelves on February 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack as well as a Dolby Digital Mono soundtrack for those of you who want to hear the film as it was originally shown.
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Kill Switch Coming to Blu-ray
Posted November 7, 2008 06:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Momentum Pictures has announced that they will bring the latest Steven Seagal film 'Kill Switch' to Blu-ray on February 23rd. No technical specs have been announced for the film, which was also written by the action film star, nor have any special features been revealed. We'll have more information as it becomes available.
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Without a Paddle Gets Detailed
Posted November 6, 2008 02:47 PM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the direct-to-video sequel 'Without A Paddle: Nature's Calling', which is due to hit store shelves on January 13th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p video accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Hulk Versus Double Feature Coming to Blu-ray
Posted November 6, 2008 02:26 PM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and supplements for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the 'Hulk Versus' double feature, which is due to hit store shelves on January 27th. The disc, which includes both 'Hulk vs. Thor' and 'Hulk vs. Wolverine' animated features, will be presented in 1.78:1, 1080p video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Universal Announces Serenity for Blu-ray
Posted November 6, 2008 10:43 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Serenity' to Blu-ray on December 30th. As one of the first HD DVD titles released, it been a long wait for fans to get the film on Blu-ray, but it appears to be worth the wait. Coming on a BD-50, video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Bruce Comes to Blu-ray
Posted November 6, 2008 09:35 AM by Josh Dreuth
Image Entertainment has announced that they with bring 'My Name is Bruce' to Blu-ray on February 10th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The film is directed by and stars cult horror god Bruce Campbell, who plays a person mistakenly identified as his Evil Dead character Ash, and must fight off a horror that threatens citizens of Oregon.
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DEG Launches $25M Blu-ray Campaign
Posted November 6, 2008 08:14 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) has announced that they will launch a $25M ad campaign to help jumpstart sales of Blu-ray Disc players and movies this holiday season. The first ad - which is part of the their "Tru Blu" campaign - appeared during a November 2nd NFL football game on Fox Network.
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Eagle Rock Announces Tori, Ray, and Strat Pack Blu-rays
Posted November 5, 2008 02:44 PM by Josh Dreuth
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that they will bring three of their best selling music titles - 'Tori Amos, Live At Montreux 1991/1992', 'Ray Charles, Live At Montreux 1997', 'The Strat Pack Live In Concert' - to Blu-ray on December 9th. No technical specs or special features have been announced for any of the titles at this time.
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Sony Reveals Blu-spec CD; Profile 3.0 Future Unknown
Posted November 5, 2008 10:21 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Music Entertainment has announced the creation of the Blu-spec CD format which allows higher quality audio playback from standard CD players. The format uses Blu-ray laser diodes and advanced polymers in order to improve on the standard (Redbook) CD format while operating within the format parameters.
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Babylon A.D. Announced for Blu-ray
Posted November 5, 2008 09:35 AM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Vin Diesel action film 'Babylon A.D.' to Blu-ray on January 6th, day-and-date with the DVD. The film will be presented in its unrated cut on a BD-50 with video presented as 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - November 4th
Posted November 4, 2008 05:13 PM by Josh Dreuth
As the Blu-ray sales gain momentum, you will continue to see more and more classic films being brought to the high definition format. Studios love selling the same film to you multiple times, and cashing in on Blu-ray is a concrete part of their strategy. Today is no different, with Fox's release of 'Planet Of The Apes: 40 Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection', which is yet another treat delivered to classic film fans.
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NAD Introduces High-end Blu-ray Disc Player
Posted November 4, 2008 02:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
NAD Electronics has introduced their first Blu-ray Disc player, the NAD T 587. This BD-Live player has the ability display video at 1080p24 as well as decode or bitstream all audio formats. A unique feature of this player is the ability to process both NTSC and PAL standard definition formats, making this an excellent player for imported Blu-ray titles that feature non compliant standard definition content.
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Eden Lake Announced for Blu-ray
Posted November 4, 2008 02:31 PM by Josh Dreuth
The Weinstein Company has announced that they will bring the thriller 'Eden Lake' to Blu-ray on January 6th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Coming under the Dimension Extreme label, video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. Extras are slim, only consisting of an audio commentary track and making-of featurette.
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Ghost Hunters Coming to Blu-ray
Posted November 4, 2008 02:24 PM by Josh Dreuth
Image Entertainment has announced that they will bring the acclaimed Sci-Fi Channel show Ghost Hunters to Blu-ray on January 6th as 'The Absolute Best of Ghost Hunters'. This single disc release will contain both volumes of 'Ghost Hunters - The Very Best of' as well as a never before seen 'Ghost Hunters Revelations.
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Home Theater Gallery Now Available
Posted November 4, 2008 10:36 AM by Josh Dreuth
Blu-ray.com is now offering members another feature that allows you to share your Blu-ray experience with others - Home Theater Gallery. Much like the My Collection feature, My HT Gallery allows members to upload pictures of their home theater set-up in order to share how they watch their favorite Blu-ray titles.
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Paramount 2009 Rumored Slate
Posted November 4, 2008 10:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
Our good friends over at The Digital Bits have received word regarding many titles that Paramount is have in planning phases for Blu-ray release sometime next year. While there are no guaranties that all or any of these titles will see Blu-ray release, they do provide a good indication about what you might see from the studio in months to come.