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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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AMEX Launches Portable Blu-ray Drive for Mac
Posted October 16, 2008 11:41 AM by Josh Dreuth
While Steve Jobs may call Blu-ray "bag of hurt", actual users of Apple products realize that Blu-ray provides enormous amounts of storage, something that is essential to anyone who does any image or video editing on their Mac. AMEX understands this need, and has launched their "Portable Blu-ray Super Multi Drive", developed especially for use with Apple computers.
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Paramount Catalog Titles Get Specs
Posted October 16, 2008 11:31 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed the technical specs and special features for the 11 upcoming catalog titles due for Blu-ray release from December through January. All titles will receive 1080p video encodes accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. 'Hot Rod' will receive an additional 5.1 PCM soundtrack.
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Universal Bringing Extras Special to the UK
Posted October 16, 2008 11:29 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring the final episode of the acclaimed series 'Extras: The Special' to Blu-ray on November 3rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Coming on a BD-50, video will be presented in 1080p accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Scorpion King 2 Gets UK Release Date
Posted October 16, 2008 11:24 AM by Josh Dreuth
Universal Studios Home Entertainment UK has announced that they will bring the direct-to-video sequel 'Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior' to Blu-ray on November 3rd. Featuring UFC Champion Randy Couture, video will be presented in 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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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.