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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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LGMB: Amazon Blu-ray Sale
Posted May 28, 2008 07:11 PM by Josh Dreuth
Amazon has placed 116 Blu-ray titles on up to 50% off their manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP). Titles are available from Sony, MGM, Fox, Lionsgate, and Warner Brothers, including a few best sellers that have not been on sale for some time. Click on "Read more..." to get the direct link to the sale titles.
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Dreamworks Plans Madagascar/Shrek the Third for Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 06:27 PM by Josh Dreuth
Dreamworks has announced that they plan to release the two animated features 'Madagascar' and 'Shrek the Third' for Blu-ray on September 16th. No technical specs or special features have been announced for the release as of yet, but we expect to hear more as we get closer to the release date. No special features have been announced for 'Madagascar', but 'Shrek the Third' will mirror the HD DVD release.
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Beowulf Announced for Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 06:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the computer animated blockbuster 'Beowulf' to Blu-ray on July 29th. As one of the last major films to be released on the now defunct HD DVD format, this release is highly anticipated as a Blu-ray. Video will be presented at 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Jack Ryan Gets Split for Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 06:04 PM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Patriot Games' and 'Sum of All Fears' to Blu-ray on July 29th. Originally planned to be released as part of the four-movie 'Jack Ryan Collection', these two titles will be released separately. No technical specs have been announced for either title at this time.
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Transformers Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted May 28, 2008 10:14 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of Michael Bay's blockbuster hit 'Transformers', due to hit store shelves on September 2nd. On this two disc special edition, video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC and be accompanied by both a 5.1 PCM and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD lossless soundtracks.
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Image Announces Re-Cycle for Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 10:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Image Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the horror film 'Re-Cycle' to Blu-ray on September 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. The film, which is from the same people who brought you 'The Eye', will benefit from 1080p video and a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Phones Gets the Blu-ray Hook-Up
Posted May 28, 2008 09:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
NTT DoCoMo, the cellphone industry leader in Japan, has announced their latest line of mobile phones, which are set to arrive in stores next week. An interesting addition to all the DoCoMo phones is the ability to connect to Blu-ray players (via USB) to receive a portable version of films for viewing on the go.
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DVDPlay Adds Blu-ray to Grocery Stores
Posted May 28, 2008 09:33 AM by Josh Dreuth
DVDPlay has announced that they will add Blu-ray titles to their popular kiosk style DVD rental machines that are present at many grocery stores this June. They will offer these titles at the same $1.49 rental fee as their DVD selections. The first Blu-ray titles available via the kiosks will be 'Untraceable' and 'Men In Black', both of which should be available around June 10th.
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Blu-ray Recorders Taking Japan by Storm
Posted May 28, 2008 08:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Market research firm BCN, Inc. has determined that during the month of April, sales of Blu-ray recorders for the first time exceed those of DVD recorders. Additionally, Blu-ray recorders made up 32 percent of the overall optical disc player/recorder sales for the month. Sales are 21 time higher than this time last year, showing that Japan is adopting Blu-ray at a record pace.
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Then She Found Me Announced for Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 08:47 AM by Josh Dreuth
Image Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Helen Hunt and Matthew Broderick drama 'Then She Found Me' to Blu-ray on September 9th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p high definition and be accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Sony Settles Blu-ray Patent Dispute
Posted May 28, 2008 08:40 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony has settled a lawsuit with Columbia University Professor Emerita Gertrude Neumark Rothschild which focused on the technology used for basic semiconductor technology used in current Blu-ray players. During the 80's and 90's, Professor Rothschild owns patents for wide band-gap semiconductors which are widely recognized to have led to the development of short-wavelength light emitting diodes, such as the blue laser diode used for Blu-ray.
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Bandai Reveals Sword of the Stranger Blu-ray Plans
Posted May 28, 2008 08:28 AM by Josh Dreuth
At the Bandai Entertainment Panel, Robert Napton revealed that they recently acquired rights to 'Sword of the Stranger' will result in the eventual Blu-ray release of the title. The company is currently making arrangements for a theatrical release, but once that has been completed, a Blu-ray release should be expected.
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Afro Samurai US Bound Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 08:23 AM by Josh Dreuth
FUNimation has announced that they will bring the director's cut of the Samuel L. Jackson animated series 'Afro Samurai: Season One' to Blu-ray on August 26th. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 widescreen with a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack. Extras will mirror that of the previous Director's Cut DVD release.
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Top Gun Landing on Blu-ray this July
Posted May 28, 2008 08:18 AM by Josh Dreuth
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Tom Cruise 80's classic film 'Top Gun' to Blu-ray on July 29th. Originally announced for Blu-ray last year, the release was canceled when Paramount went HD DVD exclusive. Now that Paramount is back in the Blu, they have reannounced this classic title.
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Harold and Kumar Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 08:08 AM by Josh Dreuth
New Line Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring both films from the comedy duo Harold and Kumar to Blu-ray. Coming on July 29th, the studio will release both 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' and 'Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay', day-and-date with the DVD releases. Both releases will feature a digital copy of the film which viewers can transfer to their computers or portable video devices.
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Nim's Island Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 28, 2008 07:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Jodi Foster and Abigail Breslin fantasy film 'Nim's Island' to Blu-ray on August 5th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC on a BD-25 accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Starship Troopers Blu-rays Pushed into August
Posted May 27, 2008 05:24 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'Starship Troopers', 'Starship Troopers: Marauder', and the 'Starship Troopers Box Set' which will include all three "Starship Troopers" films in stunning high definition. All three releases have been pushed back from their original July 29th release date to August 5th.
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Blu-ray.com Supports Paul's Brain Trust!
Posted May 27, 2008 04:08 PM by Ben Williams
As we all go about our daily lives and enjoy the tremendous entertainment experience that Blu-ray gives us, it is important, from time to time, to think about the hard-working folks who bring this fantastic level of entertainment to our home theaters. One such talented individual is Paul Prischman. Paul has been a key factor in creating many of the DVD and Blu-ray special editions that we all know and love. Now we all have a chance to give something back to Paul - - Here's more from Bill Hunt of www.thedigitalbits.com:
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Blu-ray Transformers is Coming!
Posted May 26, 2008 06:36 PM by Josh Dreuth
The folks at TVShowsonDVD.com have the inside scoop on one of the biggest blockbuster hits of last year finally making its way to Blu-ray. According to their sources, 'Transformers' will finally be arriving for Blu-ray on September 2nd. The release is expected to mirror the previous HD DVD release (minus the glitches, of course).
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Warner Announces Beetlejuice for Blu-ray
Posted May 26, 2008 06:27 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring a newly restored version of 'Beetlejuice' to Blu-ray on September 16th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. This 20th Anniversary Deluxe edition will feature 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. The Blu-ray release will also feature an exclusive CD soundtrack sampler.
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Torchwood Season One Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 26, 2008 06:05 PM by Josh Dreuth
BBC Home Video has announced that they will release the first season of the acclaimed British series "Torchwood" for Blu-ray. On September 16th, they will release 'Torchwood: The Complete First Season' on six BD-25s. Video will be presented with 16:9 high definition and accompanied by a DTS surround sound track.
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Warner Announces Pushing Daisies for Blu-ray
Posted May 23, 2008 01:28 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring popular television series 'Pushing Daisies: The Complete 1st Season' to Blu-ray on September 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The nine episodes will be spread across three BD-25s with video coming as 1080p VC-1 and accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack.
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A Star Is Born Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 23, 2008 01:21 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Brothers has revealed that they are currently restoring the 1964 classic 'A Star is Born' at 6K resolution, in hopes of soon releasing it as a Blu-ray disc. The film, which stars Judy Garland and James Mason, will be the first film to be completely mastered at 6K - from scanning to restoring to mastering - and is expected to take six months to complete.
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Blu-ray Comes to China
Posted May 23, 2008 01:06 PM by Josh Dreuth
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced that eleven Chinese electronics manufacturers have been approved to begin Blu-ray disc and Blu-ray player production, starting next year. The companies, which include TCL, Malata, and Desay, have all turned to Blu-ray since the fall of HD DVD in order to get in to the growing high definition market.
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Disney Reveals Specs for Gangs of New York
Posted May 22, 2008 12:14 PM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has revealed the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Gangs of New York', due to hit store shelves on July 1st. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 PCM soundtrack. Extras will mirror those found on the two-disc DVD release from a few years back.
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Panasonic Announces First Single-Chip LSI
Posted May 22, 2008 08:30 AM by Josh Dreuth
Panasonic has announced that they have developed the world's first Blu-ray Disc player-specific single-chip signal processing LSI. This new chip, which not only 50% smaller, but also uses 25% less power, is compliant with BD-Live (Profile v2.0) standards. Up until now, Blu-ray Disc players required separate front end and back end LSI in addition to seven external memory chips.
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Smallville Season 7 Coming to Blu-ray
Posted May 22, 2008 08:13 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Smallville Season 7' to Blu-ray on September 9th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack. Extras include two featurettes ("Supergirl" and "Jimmy on Jimmy") as well as a series of webisodes.
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Taiwan Kolin to Start Production of Blu-ray Players
Posted May 22, 2008 08:06 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News has revealed that the Taiwan-based manufacturer Taiwan Kolin will begin production of a Blu-ray player during the third quarter of this year. Those consumers in the US will be more familiar with the Olevia brand of products that the player will most be sold under.
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Denon Announces New Blu-ray Player
Posted May 22, 2008 07:56 AM by Josh Dreuth
Denon has announced that they will introduce a new lower-priced BonusView (profile v1.1) Blu-ray Disc player to the market this fall. The player, the Denon DVD-1800BD, will feature HDMI v1.3 that allows it stream all high definition audio formats as well as output a 1080p24 video (in deep color when available). Additionally, Denon remains committed to providing the best overall experience by including high quality Burr-Brown DACs.
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Shutter Announced for Blu-ray
Posted May 20, 2008 07:54 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will release the horror film 'Shutter' for Blu-ray on July 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented as 1080p AVC accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio lossless soundtrack. The disc will be encoded using BD-Java and utilize a BD-50 to hold the extensive amount of extras.