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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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New Line Shifts to Blu-ray Exclusivity
Posted January 5, 2008 10:45 AM by Lindsay Mayer
Following Warner's lead, sister company New Line has confirmed that it will support Blu-ray Disc high def releases exclusively. New Line has previously delayed their day-and-date new releases on HD DVD due to the format's lack of region coding, effectively making titles such as Shoot 'em Up, Hairspray, and Rush Hour 3 exclusive to Blu-ray. Although a 2008 release slate for the studio has not been released, an announcement may be possible at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Michael Bay: "Blu-ray is Just Better"
Posted January 5, 2008 10:29 AM by Josh Dreuth
Outspoken director Michael Bay has once again posted his views on the format war, discussing how he feels about the recent announcement that Warner Brothers would exclusively support Blu-ray. After claiming HD DVD would "die a slow death", he gave hope to his fans that his recent blockbuster film 'Transformers' would one day be on Blu-ray.
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Fox Announces Q1 Blu-ray Titles
Posted January 4, 2008 11:58 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced six upcoming Blu-ray titles, all with street dates during the first quarter of 2008. Included in the list is the delayed Blu-ray release of 'Independence Day' which will see release on March 11th, the same date as the newly announced and highly anticipated 'I, Robot'. Click on "Read more..." for complete title listings and specs.
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CES 2008: Disney Announces Upcoming Titles for All Regions
Posted January 4, 2008 11:42 PM by Josh Dreuth
In a pre-CES press release, Disney has unveiled their expected upcoming Blu-ray releases through the summer. While the list is by no means complete, it does give us a good indication of what to look for in the coming months. 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' has once again been put on the Blu-ray release list for May, which should be released around the May 16th theatrical release of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'.
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Warner to Back Blu-ray Exclusively
Posted January 4, 2008 03:49 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner has announced that they will be switching to support Blu-ray exclusively. Warner has been supporting both formats since they were launched, but recent talk from top executives suggested that Warner couldn't continue down that road much longer, and that the all important holiday sales would help them make a decision. With Blu-ray winning every week in high definition sales this year, Warner has decided that The Future is Blu.
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Eastern Promises Announced for the UK
Posted January 4, 2008 08:06 AM by Josh Dreuth
Pathe Distribution has announced that they will bring 'Eastern Promises' to Blu-ray on Feburary 25th in the UK, day-and-date with the DVD release. The release is HD DVD exclusive in the US. No technical specs have been released at this time. Extras will mirror those found on the DVD release, with a "Secrets and Stories" and "Marked for Life" featurettes.
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CES 2008: Marantz Will Debut BD8002 at CES
Posted January 3, 2008 11:38 PM by Josh Dreuth
Marantz has announced that they will debut their BD8002 Blu-ray disc player at CES next week. The player will utilize the acclaimed 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chip to provide stunning 1080p pictures via the HDMI v1.3 connector. 7.1 analog-out will be available, along with support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. In compliance with BDA spec, the player will support Bonus View content through secondary video and audio decoders.
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Celine Dion's Blu-ray Release Back on Track
Posted January 3, 2008 01:51 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony BMG has announced that they will release 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live at Las Vegas' for Blu-ray on February 5th. The title, originally scheduled to be released December 11th, will feature 1080p AVC video accompanied by 5.1 PCM audio. Extras will mirror the DVD release, with a behind-the-scenes documentary, "Tribute to the Fans" featurette, and interviews with the creative team.
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Disney Blu-ray Sale at Amazon
Posted January 3, 2008 01:24 PM by Josh Dreuth
Noticeably missing from the ongoing BOGO sale at Amazon was Blu-ray titles from Disney. So now, Amazon is offering over 50 Disney Blu-ray titles at up to 50% off to help you "Feed Your Blu-ray Player". All the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies are on sale, as well as the holiday favorite 'Bad Santa'. Click on "Read more..." for a direct link to the sale.
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Sleuth Announced for Blu-ray
Posted January 3, 2008 01:00 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that will bring 'Sleuth' to Blu-ray on March 11th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No specs have been announced at this time, but expect the usual 1080p presentation from Sony. Special features have yet to be announced as well.
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Japan to See Exclusive Blu-ray Titles in March
Posted January 2, 2008 11:15 AM by Josh Dreuth
Retailers have updated their listings in Japan, and some surprising titles have made an appearance. On February 22nd, the Luc Besson films 'Unleashed' (HD DVD exclusive in the US) and 'Taxi 3' will be released, along with the already released Transporter films in a 2-pack. On March 5th, Sony Pictures will release 'Almost Famous: The Extended Cut' and on March 21st, 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (HD DVD exclusive in the US) will get released.
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Cyberlink PowerDVD Receives Profile v1.1 Certification
Posted January 2, 2008 08:57 AM by Josh Dreuth
Cyberlink has announced that their PowerDVD Ultra software for PC Blu-ray playback has received Profile v1.1 certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). This upgrade will allow BonusView material to be viewed on a PC with a Blu-ray drive and compatible hardware. The updated version is expected to ship soon.
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Amazon Offers New Blu-ray BOGO Deal
Posted January 1, 2008 04:47 PM by Marwin
Amazon is kicking off the new year with yet another Blu-ray BOGO (Buy One Get One Free deal). This time the sale includes a total of 96 titles from Warner, New Line, Fox and MGM. Titles available in the promotion include 300, Troy: Director's Cut, Hairspray, Cast Away, The Day After Tomorrow, Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Harry Potter 1-4, Die Hard 1-3 and many more. According to Amazon the supplies are limited, so if you find something you like make sure to order it now before they run out. Click on "Read more..." to get the direct link to the sale titles.
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Independence Day Re-Announced for March 11th
Posted December 31, 2007 01:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced that the highly anticipated Blu-ray release of 'Independence Day' will hit store shelves on March 11th. The release was initially delayed due to compatibility issues with some players. It seems now that those issues have been resolved, and that the release is ready to be delivered into consumer's hands.
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Saawariya Announced for Blu-ray
Posted December 31, 2007 08:49 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Saawariya' to Blu-ray on March 11th, day-and-date with the DVD release. It will be presented in 2.40 1080p and in its original Hindi soundtrack. The only extra announced for the release so far is a "Making of the Music" TV special.
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Dogma and Gattaca for Blu-ray on March 11th
Posted December 31, 2007 08:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Dogma' and 'Gattaca' to Blu-ray on March 11th. Both will be present in 2.40 1080p. 'Dogma' will feature cast and crew commentary, technical commentary, 100 min of deleted scenes (with intros), and the "Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash" commercial. 'Gattaca' will feature a blooper real, deleted scenes, Substance test outtake, and numerous featurettes.
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Michael Clayton Announced for Blu-ray
Posted December 27, 2007 05:46 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Michael Clayton' to Blu-ray on February 19th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by a Dolby Digital soundtrack. Extra features include a full-length audio commentary and deleted scenes.
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The Invasion Blu-ray Gets Delayed
Posted December 27, 2007 02:02 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Entertainment has revealed that they are delaying the release of 'The Invasion' until January 29th. The title, which was originally scheduled to street on January 8th, will feature a VC-1 video encode and Dolby TrueHD soundtrack on a BD-50. Extras include a documentary and three featurettes.
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Panasonic Unveils New Thinner Blu-ray Drive
Posted December 27, 2007 11:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
Panasonic is set to unveil a new Blu-ray drive at CES that will be the thinnest laptop Blu-ray drive yet. Panasonic's previous laptop Blu-ray drive was 12.7mm thick. This new drive, which has the ability to read and write Blu-ray discs at 2X, as well as read and write DVDs and CDs, is only 9.5mm thick. No additional information was revealed at this time, but we'll have all the juicy specs live from CES in just a couple of weeks.
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LGMB: Amazon Blu-ray Titles Up to 50% Off
Posted December 26, 2007 03:45 PM by Josh Dreuth
Did you get some cash during the holiday season that is just burning a hole in your pocket? Were you extra good this year and got a new Blu-ray player or PS3? Amazon feels your pain, so they are offering up so hot Blu-ray titles at up to 50% off MSRP. Click on "Read more..." for a direct link to the sale.
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Choose Cover for Baron Munchausen Blu-ray Release
Posted December 25, 2007 07:32 PM by Josh Dreuth
In a special promotion with Amazon, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is allowing fans to choose the cover for the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen'. The cover with the most votes will be used for the official release, which is due to hit store shelves on April 8th. Click on "Read more..." for the direct link.
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Unbreakable, Hidalgo, and Coyote Ugly Get April Blu-ray Releases
Posted December 25, 2007 07:26 PM by Josh Dreuth
Buena Vista Home Entertainment has announced that they will release three catalog titles for Blu-ray on April 1st. 'Unbreakable', 'Hidalgo', and 'Coyote Ugly' will all be presented in 1080p video with PCM audio. No extras have been announced at this time, but we do know that 'Coyote Ugly' will feature both theatrical and Director's Cut on the same disc.
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Warner Accidentally Ships Cancelled Orders
Posted December 25, 2007 11:26 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an apparent holiday mix-up, Warner Home Video has shipped thousands of cancelled orders from their online store. If you have received any titles from cancelled orders, contact Warner Home Video for return instructions.
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Official BDA Website Hacked (Updated)
Posted December 21, 2007 04:27 PM by Josh Dreuth
The official website of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has been hacked and is now directing traffic to the website of a not-so-perfect competitor. Do not be alarmed by this act of cyber-terrorism; the BDA is just fine. Until the problem gets resolved, please refrain from visiting that site.
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Hollywood Reporter Predicts 2008 Win for Blu-ray
Posted December 21, 2007 01:52 PM by Josh Dreuth
As this year comes to a close, Hollywood Reporter is making a few predictions about what they expect to see from Hollywood next year. With regards to the format war in 2008, they predict, "Blu-ray blows away HD DVD". Citing the strength of sales as the major reasons for it eventual success, they also suggested that the PlayStation 3 is a major driving force for the format.
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Inside the Making of Cars Blu-ray
Posted December 21, 2007 10:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sound and Vision Magazine recently sat down with director John Lasseter to discuss the process of producing the recently released 'Cars' Blu-ray disc. The legendary co-founder of Pixar Studios described what excites him about the high definition format, and why he decided to include Blu-ray only features, like the "Car Finder" game, on the release.
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Terminator 3 Replacement Program Implemented
Posted December 20, 2007 03:42 PM by Josh Dreuth
Confirming our suspicions, Warner Home Video is taking information to send out replacement discs for the recent Blu-ray release of 'Terminator 3'. When the title is played without the In Movie Experience (IME) activated, the title plays at a maximum resolution of 1080i. Obviously, this is well short of the 1080p presentation promised on the cover. For a replacement disc, contact WHV Customer Support at 1-800-553-6937.
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Harry Potter Blu-ray Replacement Program Implemented
Posted December 20, 2007 02:43 PM by Josh Dreuth
As a temporary solution, Warner Home Entertainment is issuing single release replacement discs for owners who found an HD DVD version of 'Goblet of Fire' in their Blu-ray Harry Potter box sets. They will supply a boxset version of the disc, with matching artwork, to you once they have been printed. If you were affected by this, please contact WHV Customer Support at 1-800-553-6937.
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Digital Playground Plans First Blu-ray Release
Posted December 20, 2007 11:37 AM by Josh Dreuth
After deciding to release only on the HD DVD format, Digital Playground has gone neutral and will release their adult film 'Pirates' on Blu-ray this January. The main feature will be presented in 1080p, and unlike the HD DVD counterpart, all extras will come in 1080p as well. No other technical specs are available at this time.
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The Assassination of Jesse James Gets Blu-ray Release
Posted December 19, 2007 06:03 PM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' to Blu-ray on February 26th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced, but expect the usual Warner treatment of VC-1 and a Dolby Digital soundtrack. The only extras will be a 30 minute documentary "Death of an Outlaw" and the theatrical trailer.