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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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Format War Redux: China
Posted July 28, 2008 07:58 AM by Josh Dreuth
Shanghai United Optical Disc has announced that they have completed assembly of the first production line for CBHD (until recently known as CH-DVD or the Chinese version of HD DVD). They expect to start volume production of films this winter, though they may be too late with Blu-ray already making its move in China.
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Futurama Going Blu-ray
Posted July 28, 2008 07:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
At the recently concluded Comic Con in San Diego, Fox Home Entertainment revealed that they will bring the Futurama direct-to-video movie 'Bender's Game' to Blu-ray on November 4th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No supplemental features or technical specs were announced at this time.
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Jewel Concert Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 28, 2008 07:40 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, Koch Entertainment has revealed that they will bring 'Soundstage: Jewel - The Essential Live Songbook' to Blu-ray on October 14th, two weeks after the DVD release. As this is an unofficial announcement, no technical specs or special features have been announced at this time.
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Netflix to Begin Testing Blu-ray Price Increase
Posted July 28, 2008 07:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
At a conference call on Friday, the online movie rental site Netflix announced that they would soon begin testing a price increase for the rental of Blu-ray movies. The company, which has been talking about a Blu-ray price increase for some time, has not announced how much the price increases may be.
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The Happening to Get BonusView Feature
Posted July 25, 2008 11:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an interview with Agent DVD magazine, director M. Night Shyamalan revealed that he has recorded a BonusView commentary track for the upcoming Fox Home Entertainment Blu-ray release of his film 'The Happening'. He also mentioned that there is no planned director's cut of the film.
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Planet of the Apes Blu-ray Box Slated for November
Posted July 25, 2008 11:32 AM by Josh Dreuth
In the most recent issue of Agent DVD magazine, it was revealed that Fox Home Entertainment would release all five original 'Planet of the Apes' film in a stunning Blu-ray box set early this November. In addition to containing all the special features from the DVDs, Fox has gone back and produced all new HD features.
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Iron Man Special Features Revealed
Posted July 25, 2008 11:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
An article in the most recent edition of Agent DVD magazine confirms that Paramount will release the summer blockbuster hit 'Iron Man' for Blu-ray on September 30th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but we have learned of some of the special features to be included with the release.
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How Stringer Pulled Sony Together to Win the Format War
Posted July 25, 2008 08:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
While we may never know the complete story about how the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) eventually won the high definition format war, parts of the story are starting the leak out. Forbes.com has published a story detailing how Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony Corp., united the company by focusing efforts on ensuring Blu-ray victory.
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The Matrix Announced for Blu-ray
Posted July 24, 2008 09:12 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the highly anticipated 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection' to Blu-ray on October 14th. The seven-disc set will include five BD-50s - one disc for each of the three Matrix films, one for Animatrix, and one for "The Matrix Experience" - and two DVDs. Also included in the set will be a hard-cover book with photos and information from the films.
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Zombie Strippers Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 24, 2008 08:59 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring comedic horror film 'Zombie Strippers' for Blu-ray on October 28th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but you can expect the typical AVC and Dolby TrueHD treatment from Sony.
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Fox Confirms Young Frankenstein; Announces Specs
Posted July 24, 2008 05:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has confirmed earlier retailer reports that they will bring the Mel Brooks' comedy classic 'Young Frankenstein' to Blu-ray on October 7th. They promises this disc will be one of the most advanced Blu-ray titles to come from the studio yet, coming on a BD-50 with 1.78:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Buffalo Announces 8X Blu-ray Burner
Posted July 24, 2008 02:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
Buffalo has announced that they will release the first 8X Blu-ray burner in Japan next month. Both the external (BR-816SU2) and internal (BR-816FBS) versions of the drive are based off the Panasonic SW-5584 Blu-ray drive. The internal drive will connect via SATA, while owners of the external drive can connect either via USB 2.0 (limited to 6.5X) or eSATA.
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Ghostbusters Blu-ray Double Feature Announced
Posted July 24, 2008 12:44 PM by Lindsay Mayer
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray Disc release of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2, tentatively set for October 2008. Coming in a two disc set, the films will include "all-new interactive Blu-ray features and BD-Live!" Of note is the privilege that Comic-Con attendees will have in previewing the newly-restored films, as well as playing a demo of the new PlayStation 3 game, at the Sony Pictures booth on the sprawling San Diego Convention Center exhibit hall.
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Ray Harryhausen Blu-ray 3-Pack Announced
Posted July 24, 2008 12:01 PM by Lindsay Mayer
In a four page glossy color ad by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, the Comic-Con International 2008 souvenir book contains a sneak peek of a Ray Harryhausen three film set coming to Blu-ray this October. The "Ray Harryhausen Collection" will contain It Came from Beneath the Sea, as well as Earth vs. the Flying Saucers and the already available 20 Million Miles to Earth, all to be made available in colorized and black and white versions, and "with new special features!" No further technical specs are known at this time.
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DC & Marvel Animated Films Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 24, 2008 11:44 AM by Lindsay Mayer
Advertisements garnered from the San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 souvenir book and Events Guide indicate upcoming Blu-ray Disc releases for Marvel's Hulk and Wolverine characters, as well as DC Universe's Wonder Woman. Hulk vs. Wolverine and Wonder Woman and are set for January and February 2009 releases, respectively. Click "Read more..." for more details.
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Carrie; Young Frankenstein Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 24, 2008 08:37 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early report to retailers, Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring the 70's classic horror film 'Carrie' to Blu-ray on October 7th. Additionally, MGM has revealed that they will bring the Mel Brooks classic 'Young Frankenstein' to Blu-ray on that same day. As these are unofficial announcements, no technical specs or special features were announced at this time.
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Hitachi Shrinks Blu-ray Camcorder
Posted July 24, 2008 08:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Hitachi has announced that will release their next generation Blu-ray camcorder, the Hitachi DZ-BD10H, this August in Japan. The camcorder takes the same core design from its predecessor, the BD9H, and put it in a smaller frame. While the camcorder maintains its 30GB hard drive from the last generation, the sensor has been upgraded to 7MP.
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Samsung Announced Lower Priced Blu-ray HTIB
Posted July 24, 2008 08:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
Samsung has announced that they will introduce a third home theater in a box (HTIB) to their product line-up this fall. The Samsung HT-BD2E, which is expected to retail for $799, will feature a 5.1 speaker set up with five satellite speakers and a passive subwoofer totaling 800 watts RMS power. The included Blu-ray player will be BonusView capable and decode everything except DTS-HD Master Audio.
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X-Files 2 Blu-ray Details Emerge
Posted July 23, 2008 02:28 PM by Josh Dreuth
Movies Online recently caught up with Frank Spotnitz to discuss some of the features on the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The-X Files: I Want to Believe', which hits theaters this Friday. Initially, he was shocked with the regards to the ability of Blu-ray. He commented, "I had no idea what Blu-Ray could do. I thought it was just a higher definition picture, but it's much more than that."
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Today on Blu-ray - July 22nd
Posted July 23, 2008 08:34 AM by Josh Dreuth
Looks like I forgot to do this yesterday, so coming at you, albeit a little delayed, is a breakout of what came out on Blu-ray yesterday. This, of course,was a huge day for the format as we welcome Universal Studios to the family. Not surprising, the studio brought out their big guns with the release of 'The Mummy: Deluxe Edition' and 'The Mummy Returns: Deluxe Edition'.
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More TV Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 23, 2008 08:05 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Chuck: The Complete First Season' and 'Supernatural: The Complete Third Season' to Blu-ray on November 11th. They have also revealed that 'Torchwood: The Complete First Season' has been delayed two months, and will now be released on November 11th.
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George Carlin Goes HD
Posted July 23, 2008 07:45 AM by Josh Dreuth
Various retailers have indicated that MPI Home Video will release 'George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya' and 'Becket' for Blu-ray on November 25th. Art House film studio Opus Arte has also indicated that they will bring 'Il Trovatore: Giuseppe Verdi' and 'Puccini: La Boheme' to Blu-ray on August 26th. As these are all unofficial announcements, no technical specs or special features are known at this time.
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Japanese Matrix Blu-ray Boxset Revealed
Posted July 22, 2008 09:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video Japan has revealed the details for the upcoming Blu-ray box set release of 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection'. The set, at least in Japan, will feature a total of seven discs: four Blu-rays and three DVDs. Each of the three Matrix films will come on its own Blu-ray, with the forth Blu-ray disc containing all nine of the Animatrix episodes in high definition.
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Risky Business Blu-ray Gets TrueHD
Posted July 22, 2008 09:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has revealed that the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Risky Business' will now include a Dolby TrueHD track instead of the previously planned Dolby Digital track. Last week, Warner admitted that some press material was being sent out with incorrect details and it appears this Blu-ray release was one of those titles affected. No other specs were affected by this change.
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Dead Space Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 22, 2008 09:18 AM by Josh Dreuth
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the animated film 'Dead Space: Downfall' to Blu-ray on October 28th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but special features will include two exclusive cheat codes and a deleted grave robber scene.
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The Strangers Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 22, 2008 08:43 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman horror film 'The Strangers' to Blu-ray on October 21st, day-and-date with the DVD release. The BD-25 will feature both rated and unrated versions of the film encoded as 2.35:1 1080p. Audio will come in the form of 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.
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Blu-ray Shipments Increase in Japan
Posted July 22, 2008 08:33 AM by Josh Dreuth
According to Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), shipments of Blu-ray Disc recorders in Japan has, for the first time, broken the 100,000 barrier. In the month of June, approximately 122,000 Blu-ray Disc recorders were sold in Japan, compared to approximately 82,000 the month prior.
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Quo Vadis Announced for Blu-ray Release
Posted July 21, 2008 12:37 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has revealed that they will bring the 1951 Mervyn LeRoy religious epic film 'Quo Vadis' to Blu-ray during Spring 2009. The film, which featured a cast list that numbers in the tens of thousands and was filmed on location in Rome, has gone through a special photochemical restoration in order to present the film in a way not seen since its original release over fifty years ago.
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Warner Brings JFK to Blu-ray
Posted July 21, 2008 11:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Oliver Stone film 'JFK: Ultimate Collector's Edition' to Blu-ray on November 11th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but expect a 1080p VC-1 video encode and most likely a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Constantine Announced for Blu-ray
Posted July 21, 2008 11:05 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Keanu Reeves film 'Constantine' to Blu-ray on October 14th. This film represents another Warner Blu-ray "make-up" title, as it was originally released in high definition on the now defunct HD DVD format in June of 2006. Video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 and be accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.