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Criteirion Announces February Releases
Posted November 13, 2026 07:13 PM by Webmaster
The Criterion Collection has announced its February batch of releases. They are: The Irishman (2019), Jay Kelly: (2025), Kung Fu Hustle (2004), Romería (2025), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), The Sweet Hereafter (1997), Victor Sjöström's Hollywood Masterworks (1924-1928), and Mala Noche (1986).
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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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Sony Announces New Blu-ray Player
Posted August 30, 2007 08:09 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony has announced the BDP-S500 Blu-ray disc player, the high-end version of the already available BDP-S300. It will support 1080p24/60 video and 7.1 audio output, as well as a motorized front panel. The new player will also support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD internal decoding, and will also pass the bit stream for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via HDMI v1.3 to a capable receiver. No price or release date has been set at this time.
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Samsung Details Upcoming Blu-ray Players
Posted August 30, 2007 07:49 AM by Josh Dreuth
Samsung has announced the specs for their upcoming BD-P1400 and BD-P2400 Blu-ray disc players, as well as their BD-UP5000 universal player. The BD-P1400, which is available in September, will feature 1080p24/60 playback, 5.1 channel audio output, support for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD, HDMI v1.3, and an Ethernet port for updating firmware and accessing web-based content.
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Studio Canal Now Supports Blu-ray
Posted August 29, 2007 03:06 PM by Josh Dreuth
Studio Canal has revealed an upcoming Blu-ray boxset for the three 'Les Bronzes' films, making it the first Blu-ray release to come from the formerly HD DVD exclusive studio. The Studio Canal library is very extensive, as they distribute titles for many of the major studios. No release date specs have been released at this time.
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BDA Has Big Plans for IFA
Posted August 29, 2007 12:35 PM by Josh Dreuth
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) will be one of the main attraction at this year's IFA Consumer Electronics Tradeshow, which officially kicks-off on Friday. At their display, the BDA will display one of the largest showcases of Blu-ray technology, including consumer electronics, professional equipment, and movie media.
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Fox Announces Specs for 28 Weeks Later
Posted August 29, 2007 11:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced the specs for their upcoming October 9th release of '28 Weeks Later'. The title will be encoded using AVC (MPEG-4) at 1080p, and feature an DTS-HD MA audio track. Extras include an audio commentary with the director and writer, a full-length documentary, three making-of featurettes, two deleted scenes, and trailers.
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CE Manufacturers to Support DTS-HD MA
Posted August 29, 2007 08:42 AM by Josh Dreuth
DTS has announced that their booth at CEDIA will feature numerous electronic devices from major consumer electronics manufacturers that support DTS-HD Master Audio (MA). These companies include Sony, Samsung, Denon, Pioneer, and Yamaha. DTS-HD MA is a lossless audio codec providing "studio master" quality for Blu-ray discs and is extensively used by Fox and MGM on their Blu-ray releases.
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Singulus Reports New Blu-ray Production Line Orders
Posted August 29, 2007 08:30 AM by Josh Dreuth
Singulus has announced that they have received two new orders for Blu-ray production lines to be delivered to customers in Asia and Europe. These new orders clearly show the momentum Blu-ray is gaining internationally. Initially, these two plants will exclusively produce BD-25s, but can easily be upgraded for BD-50 production.
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Panasonic DMP-BD10 Gets Firmware v2.3
Posted August 28, 2007 09:46 AM by Josh Dreuth
Panasonic has released the latest firmware upgrade for their DMP-BD10 and DMP-BD10a Blu-ray players. The release notes state that the upgrade is for "playability and stability" which is most likely code for BD-J enhancements. It is recommended that all owners upgrade their machines to ensure they comply with the slew of new releases hit store shelves in the coming months.
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Paramount Deal: Consumers Lose
Posted August 28, 2007 08:22 AM by Josh Dreuth
If you are heading out to your local movie retailer today, keep an eye out for a Blu-ray copy of 'Blades of Glory' as a few copies have reportedly made it to store shelves. If you find a copy, you will have the opportunity to own a prime example of how the recent Paramount deal hasn't hurt just Blu-ray consumers, but all high definition consumers.
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Pathfinder Announced for Blu-ray
Posted August 27, 2007 12:13 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Pathfinder' to Blu-ray on November 20th. The film will be released in an unrated form, with 1080p MPEG-2 video and DTS-HD MA audio. Extras include an audio commentary, numerous featurettes, and deleted scenes.
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Monty Python's Life of Brian Announced for Blu-ray
Posted August 27, 2007 08:19 AM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed that they will be bringing the classic comedy 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' to Blu-ray on November 6th, day and date with the new DVD release. Specs and extras have yet to be announced, so watch for a more official announcement to come soon as November titles begin to trickle onto release schedules.
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Fox and Disney Titles Announced
Posted August 24, 2007 01:16 PM by Josh Dreuth
Catching up on a few title announcements, Fox Home Video has revealed that they are bringing, '28 Weeks Later' day and date with the DVD (and along side '28 Days Later') on October 9th; 'The Hills Have Eyes 2' (another day-and-date), and 'Home of the Brave' are coming to Blu-ray on October 23rd. Specs have yet to be announced, but expect the usual Fox set-up.
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Warner Brothers' Steve Nickerson Steps Down
Posted August 23, 2007 07:38 PM by Josh Dreuth
We have received word from a reliable source that the Senior Vice President of Market Management for Warner Home Video, Stephen Nickerson has stepped down from his position. During his tenure, Mr. Nickerson was an outspoken proponent of HD DVD, though Warner Brothers does release titles on both Blu-ray and HD DVD. No word on his successor, or if Warner will change it stance on high definition releases.
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Mr. Brooks Added to MGM Release Slate
Posted August 23, 2007 09:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
MGM Home Entertainment has announced that 'Mr. Brooks' will be released for Blu-ray on October 23rd, day-and-date with the DVD release. This is the first of four day-and-date titles expected from MGM for the remainder of the year (according to Monday's press release). No specs have been announced at this time.
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Blue Ray Technologies Calls Paramount Deal "Desperate"
Posted August 23, 2007 08:41 AM by Josh Dreuth
Blue Ray Technologies, the first independent Blu-ray manufacturer in the US, has issued a press release regarding the recent exclusivity agreement between Paramount and HD DVD. Commenting on the move, Erick Hansen, founder of Blue Ray Technologies, said, "Toshiba and HD-DVD offered this deal because they are desperate. The public has chosen Blu-ray discs with their pocket books, buying BDs 2-to-1 over HD-DVDs this year."
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Mitsubishi Developing 3D Blu-ray Player
Posted August 23, 2007 07:53 AM by Josh Dreuth
Mitsubishi is currently developing a Blu-ray player which can convert 2D images into a 3D viewing experience, on-the-fly. While 3D movies have been around for decades, they have never made it in to the mainstream, mostly because films are required to be shot for 3D. What Mitsubishi is attempting to do, is convert your existing 2D library to stunning 3D on-the-fly, and deliver that technology early next year.
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PS3 Goes DVR via PlayTV
Posted August 22, 2007 01:28 PM by Josh Dreuth
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced PlayTV, a device that, when coupled with a PS3, turns the machine into a full digital video recorder (DVR). The device, which currently doesn't have a price or release date, will feature two high definition TV tuners that will allow users to record and/or watch two separate HD video streams on their PS3s.
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Dissecting the Insanity: What Does the Paramount Deal Really Mean?
Posted August 21, 2007 06:33 PM by Josh Dreuth
When the press release was issued stating that Paramount would be supporting HD DVD exclusively, it was a huge shock to the Blu-ray community. What would drive a movie studio to abandon the more widely adopted high definition format, abandoning potentially millions of Blu-ray consumers, for an inferior, under-supported format? As we found out, it was a red suitcase filled with $150M and the promise to extend this needless format war for another 18 months.
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Exclusive Interview: Marvin Levy
Posted August 21, 2007 03:27 PM by Josh Dreuth
Earlier today, Steven Spielberg's spokesperson and current member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Marvin Levy, was kind enough to speak to Blu-ray.com regarding Paramount's recent decision to exclusively back the HD DVD format and Mr. Spielberg's future involvement with high definition media. Mr. Levy did confirm for us that Mr. Spielberg is "certainly a supporter of Blu-ray" and communicated the Spielberg camp's excitement over the upcoming release of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', exclusively on Blu-ray.
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Spielberg Feeling Blu Too
Posted August 21, 2007 12:42 PM by Josh Dreuth
A noticeable stipulation in the Paramount deal yesterday was that films directed by Steven Spielberg would not be HD DVD exclusive, and could be distributed on either or both formats. At the time, it was not apparent if this meant the famous director was a fan of Blu-ray, but clarification received by High Def Digest suggests that the only Spielberg film coming out in high definition will be the recently announced 'Encounters of the Third Kind' and only on Blu-ray.
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Michael Bay Responds to Paramount's Decision: "No Transformers 2 for Me!"
Posted August 21, 2007 08:04 AM by Josh Dreuth
The director behind such films as 'Bad Boys', 'Pearl Harbor', and the recent 'Transformers' movie is upset by Paramount's decision to drop support for Blu-ray. On a post on his personal web forum entitled, "Paramount pisses me off!", Michael Bay says, "I want people to see my movies in the best formats possible. For them to deny people who have Blu-ray sucks! They were progressive by having two formats. No Transformers 2 for me!"
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NY Times Confirms $150M Pay-off to Paramount
Posted August 21, 2007 07:18 AM by Josh Dreuth
The NY Times has confirmed via two Viacom executives, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, that Paramount has received a $150M pay-off to support HD DVD exclusively for a period of 18 months. The $150M is comprised of cash and future marketing deals. Also re-confirmed is that the deal includes no films directed by Steven Spielberg.
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BDA Responds to Paramount's Decision
Posted August 20, 2007 05:50 PM by Josh Dreuth
In response to Paramount's decision to exclusively support HD DVD, Andy Parsons, Chairman, Blu-ray Disc Association US Promotions Committee had this to say: "The decision seems oddly timed given Blu-ray's tremendous momentum both with consumers and with retail. Blu-ray title sales continue to outpace HD-DVD sales by nearly a 2 to 1 margin, and major retailers have expressed a strong preference for Blu-ray. Moreover, the price delta between HD DVD and Blu-ray players has been greatly reduced in the past few months, a trend that is on its way to eliminating any perceived cost advantage the HD DVD format has claimed to have. Under these circumstances, we can only imagine what could have enticed them to walk away from a format that is clearly selling significantly more software than the ailing HD-DVD format."
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Fox Announces and Dates 29 Blu-ray Titles
Posted August 20, 2007 04:49 PM by Josh Dreuth
Fox and MGM have revealed 29 upcoming Blu-ray releases. Included are 19 catalog titles from Fox and MGM, and 10 new release titles to be sold day-and-date with their DVD releases. These titles include 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' and 'Live Free or Die Hard'. The remainder of the day-and-date titles is expected to be announced shortly, as well as specs for each release.
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Paramount Drops Blu-ray Support; Does Not Include Spielberg Movies
Posted August 20, 2007 12:20 PM by Josh Dreuth
Despite selling more movies on the Blu-ray format, Paramount has announced today that they will begin supporting HD DVD exclusively. This move, rumored to be driven by a $150M exclusivity deal with the HD DVD group, comes after Paramount began favoring Blu-ray releases with higher quality video encodings and more HD features. The deal covers all of Paramount's properties excluding those directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Exclusive Interview: T. Paul Miller (SPHE)
Posted August 20, 2007 07:28 AM by Josh Dreuth
We had a chance to interview T. Paul Miller, Senior Vice President, International for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE), regarding the recent news that SPHE was experiencing substantial growth in Blu-ray sales in international countries. As the format war rages on, SPHE's concentration on the world-wide adoption of Blu-ray is essential to ensure that only the best format remains in the end.
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Oldboy Delayed to November; Specs Announced
Posted August 20, 2007 07:00 AM by Josh Dreuth
Tartan Video has revealed that their first US Blu-ray release, 'Oldboy', has been delayed from its original October 23rd release date until November 6th. The movie will come in an unrated form on a BD-50 (some extras on the packed-in DVD). Video will be encoded using AVC and feature a Korean DTS-HD audio track. Extras include numerous commentaries, deleted scenes, featurettes, a documentary, and trailers.
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Ocean's Box Set Coming Soon to Blu-ray
Posted August 17, 2007 11:55 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Home Video has revealed that they will release the three "Ocean's" movies - 'Ocean's 11', 'Ocean's 12', and 'Ocean's 13' on Blu-ray this fall as a high definition box set. The releases will feature exclusive bonus content only available on the high definition releases, including deleted scenes and never before seen footage. No specs have been announced at this time.
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Updated: Jungle Book NOT Announced for Blu-ray
Posted August 17, 2007 11:32 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that the animated classic 'Jungle Book' will make its Blu-ray debut October 2nd. This is the first Disney animated feature to be released on Blu-ray, and will be on store shelves day and date with the upcoming DVD release. No specs have been announced at this time.
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Disney Announces Four Classics for 2008
Posted August 17, 2007 07:44 AM by Josh Dreuth
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced the scheduling of four classic movies coming to Blu-ray in 2008, all featuring the latest in Blu-ray interactivity. Coming Spring 2008 is 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' which will be the first Disney title to use the Picture-In-Picture feature of upcoming Blu-ray players. Summer 2008 will see the release of 'National Treasure' which will be the first Disney title to use Internet connectivity. In the Fall, Disney will release 'Finding Nemo' and the first Platinum title on Blu-ray, 'Sleeping Beauty'.