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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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Deception; Pathology Coming to the UK
Posted October 24, 2008 11:45 AM by Josh Dreuth
Entertainment in Video has announced that they will bring the Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor film 'Deception' and the Milo Ventimiglia and Alyssa Milano film 'Pathology' to Blu-ray next Monday, on October 27th. Technical specs for both releases has yet to be announced at this time, but recent releases from the studio have made use of VC-1 video and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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Blu-ray Ownership Explodes in Japan
Posted October 24, 2008 09:27 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the sales of Blu-ray Disc players and recorders in Japan represented 31% of the total market from October 2007 through September 2008. The represents a 10,700% increase in Blu-ray shipments in Japan from a year ago, which has driven a 4.5% increase in the consumer electronics market in general.
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Shawshank Redemption Gets Detailed
Posted October 24, 2008 07:48 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition', which is due to hit store shelves on December 2nd. Receiving the Digibook treatment, video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Samsung Adds Netflix Streaming to Players
Posted October 23, 2008 07:59 AM by Josh Dreuth
Samsung has announced that owners of the Samsung BD-P2550 Blu-ray Disc player can now update their player to stream movies from Netflix on demand catalog. Similar to the LG BD300, the Samsung player allows Netflix members to watch a number of standard definition movies over an internet connection instantly and at no additional cost.
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UK Gets Hellboy 2
Posted October 22, 2008 10:08 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' to Blu-ray on December 8th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This comic book inspired film will get a two-disc set treatment featuring 1080p video accompanied by a 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Tropic Thunder Announced for the UK
Posted October 22, 2008 10:00 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring the Ben Stiller and Jack Black summer comedy hit 'Tropic Thunder' to the UK on January 26th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This two-disc set will feature the director's cut of the film presented in 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - October 21st
Posted October 21, 2008 03:55 PM by Josh Dreuth
James Bond represents a lifestyle that many people want to live and few can afford. As the world's top secret agent, 007 gets to travel the world to exotic locations, making use of his fast cars and cool gadgets to save the world over and over again (with just enough time left to woo every pretty girl in the area). So far, the series has produced a staggering 22 films, and six of them are available for the first time on Blu-ray today.
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New Amazon B2G1 Free Deal
Posted October 21, 2008 03:50 PM by Josh Dreuth
Blu-ray Disc player prices keep dropping, and more and more people are getting into the high definition game. Its truly a great time to be Blu. In order to help out, Amazon is holding a Buy Two Get One Free Blu-ray Disc sale. There is a total of 147 titles available for this promotion, including some of the most popular Blu-ray titles available.
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Blu-ray Specs for Kung Fu Panda
Posted October 21, 2008 03:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
Dreamworks Home Entertainment in conjunction with Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release on 'Kung Fu Panda', which is due to hit store shelves on November 9th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Bond on Blu-ray Contest
Posted October 21, 2008 08:52 AM by Josh Dreuth
As many of you know, today marks the Blu-ray release of six classic films from the James Bond series: 'Die Another Day', 'Dr. No', 'For Your Eyes Only', 'From Russia With Love', 'Live and Let Die', and 'Thunderball'. To celebrate this achievement, MGM Home Entertainment has made available to us three complete sets of the six Bond titles to give away to you.
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The Women Announced for Blu-ray Release
Posted October 21, 2008 08:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Meg Ryan and Bette Midler film 'The Women' to Blu-ray on December 24th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but you can expect the typical 1080p VC-1 treatment from Warner.
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U-Tech Receives Orders From Hollywood
Posted October 21, 2008 08:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
U-Tech Media, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of pre-recorded Blu-ray media, has received several "urgent" orders from major Hollywood studios, according to industry sources. Sony DADC and Cinram combined represent 80% of total Blu-ray Disc movie production, but with Blu-ray Disc player prices continuing to drop, they are unable to fulfill demand and studios are forced to use smaller manufacturers such as U-Tech.
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Extras Revealed for My Best Friend's Girl
Posted October 21, 2008 08:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has revealed the special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'My Best Friend's Girl', which is due to hit store shelves on January 13th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have still yet to be announced, but you can expect 1080p AVC video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Bond Expert Talks Blu-rays
Posted October 21, 2008 07:50 AM by Josh Dreuth
John Cork, James Bond expert, author, pre-eminent producer of 007 documentaries, recently sat down with Scott Hettrick to discuss the work that was done to prepare each of the six James Bond titles for Blu-ray release. The six titles - 'Die Another Day', 'Dr. No', 'For Your Eyes Only', 'From Russia With Love', 'Live and Let Die', and 'Thunderball' - all hit store shelves today.
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The Exorcist Coming Next Fall
Posted October 20, 2008 02:11 PM by Josh Dreuth
In an interview with DVD Review, director William Friedkin mentioned that, not only does he love Blu-ray, but he is also scheduled to begin work on a 'The Exorcist' Blu-ray on December 2nd. No extras were discussed, but with so much great material available for the legendary horror film, we can only imagine the possibilities. The release is currently scheduled for a Fall 2009.
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Amadeus; A History of Violence for February
Posted October 20, 2008 12:11 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Oscar-award winning/nominated films 'Amadeus: Director's Cut' and 'A History of Violence' to Blu-ray on February 10th. Both films will be presented in 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks. Additionally, 'Amadeus' will come with a digital copy of the film as well as an 8-track CD sampler.
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Warner Brings Any Given Sunday to Blu-ray (UPDATED)
Posted October 20, 2008 12:00 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Oliver Stone football film 'Any Given Sunday: Director's Cut' to Blu-ray on January 27th. Starring Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, and Jamie Foxx, this film will be presented in 1080p VC-1 video. Technical specs for the audio soundtrack have not been revealed at this time.
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Wedding Crashers Announced for Blu-ray
Posted October 20, 2008 11:54 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn comedy 'Wedding Crashers' to Blu-ray on December 30th. The release will feature both the theatrical and "uncorked" versions of the film. No technical specs have been announced at this time, though you can expect to the typical 1080p VC-1 release from Warner.
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Disney Announces Pinocchio Platinum Blu-ray
Posted October 17, 2008 06:32 PM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition' to Blu-ray on March 10th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. This two-disc Blu-ray set will also feature a bonus DVD of the film, similar to the recent 'Sleeping Beauty' Blu-ray release, for those who want a standard definition copy for the bedroom or car.
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My Best Friend's Girl Comes to Blu-ray
Posted October 17, 2008 06:17 PM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'My Best Friend's Girl' to Blu-ray on January 13th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time for this Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, and Jason Biggs film. Special features have also yet to be announced.
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Blu-ray Sales to Double this Year
Posted October 17, 2008 06:16 PM by Josh Dreuth
According to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, sales of Blu-ray Disc movies are on pace to double this year, reaching a revenue of $1 Billion. While DVD sales are suffering from the recent economic struggles, Blu-ray sales are outpacing most other consumer electronics products. Equally impressive is that the percentage of Blu-ray sales compared to DVD sales is also increasing.
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Resident Evil: Degeneration Gets Detailed
Posted October 17, 2008 05:56 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Resident Evil: Degeneration', which is due to hit store shelves on December 30th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Extras Revealed for Surfer, Dude
Posted October 17, 2008 05:44 PM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced some of the special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Surfer, Dude', which is due to hit store shelves on December 30th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs are still yet to be released, but you can expect 1080p video accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Disney Gives Peek at 2009 Slate
Posted October 17, 2008 08:31 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring 'Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition' to Blu-ray on March 10th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This second Platinum Edition Blu-ray from Disney will feature two recently discovered scenes and an alternate ending.
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Generation Kill Coming to Blu-ray
Posted October 16, 2008 07:01 PM by Josh Dreuth
Most of us found it weird when HBO announced 'Generation Kill' for a DVD release, but no Blu-ray release despite playing on HBO's HD channel. Well, you'll be happy to hear that HBO Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have announced that they will bring 'Generation Kill' to Blu-ray on December 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release.
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UK Blu-ray Sales Booming
Posted October 16, 2008 06:48 PM by Josh Dreuth
Research funded by the British Video Association (BVA) shows that, despite the recent global financial fiasco, uncontrollable unemployment, and rising bills, Blu-ray sales are better than ever. Year-to-date, sales of Blu-ray movies in the UK are up 396% and is just short of 1.5M units sold. Obviously, this is still very short of US sales, but it is a vast improvement from last years sales data.
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Lionsgate Details Bangkok Dangerous and Disaster Movie
Posted October 16, 2008 06:36 PM by Josh Dreuth
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the special features for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'Bangkok Dangerous' and 'Disaster Movie', both due to hit store shelves on January 6th. Technical specs are still yet to be revealed, but you can expect 1080p AVC video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Ebert: Baraka the "reason to acquire a Blu-ray player"
Posted October 16, 2008 12:08 PM by Josh Dreuth
Film Critic Roger Ebert recently reviewed a copy of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Baraka', which is due to hit store shelves on October 28th. Calling it "the finest video disc I have ever viewed or ever imagined," the famous critic concluded that "Baraka by itself is sufficient reason to acquire a Blu-ray player."
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Home Alone; Jingle All the Way Get Specs
Posted October 16, 2008 12:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'Home Alone' and 'Jingle All the Way', both due to hit store shelves on December 2nd. Both titles will come on BD-50s featuring 1.85:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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Summit Prepares Three Music Titles for November
Posted October 16, 2008 11:49 AM by Josh Dreuth
Summit Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'O.A.R. - Live From Madison Square Garden', 'Barenaked Ladies - Talk to the Hand', and 'Heart: Dreamboat Annie Live' to Blu-ray on November 25th. No technical specs have been announced for any of the releases, and extras are expected to be similar to their DVD counterparts.