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Bitter Tea of General Yen Arrives on Blu

Sony's debuts the war romance The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) on Blu-Ray for the first time via their Columbia Classics line. The film stars Barbara Stanwyck and Nils Asther. It initially debuted on DVD via TCM Vault's Frank Capra box set in 2012. This is one of several Capra films being transitioned to Blu, with the director's 

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WARNER ARCHIVE: Three Westerns Debut on DVD

Three new releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. All three films are Westerns. They are: Cow Country (1953) - Edmond O'Brien, Helen Westcott, Robert Lowery, Barton MacLane, Peggie Castle Cross Fire (1933) - Tom ...

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KINO: Jerry Lewis, Captain Marvel & More Arrive on Blu in September

Kino has announced September 12th as the release date for the Jerry Lewis comedy Visit to a Small Planet (1960) making its DVD and Blu-ray debut. Also arriving on the same date is the sci-fi serial Tobor the Great, arriving for the first time on

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CRITERION: Vampyr Arrives on Blu-Ray in October

Criterion announced Carl Dreyer's Vampyr will debut on Blu-Ray in October with an upgraded DVD. The German language horror film originally dropped on DVD in 2008 via Criterion. Like its previous Criter...

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CLASSICFLIX: Stanwyck & Hayden in Crime of Passion on Blu & DVD This September

Crime of Passion (1957) starring Barbara Stanwyck and Sterling Hayden is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on September 5th from ClassicFlix. The newly remastered and restored film will retail for $29.99 (Blu) and $24.99 (DVD) respectively. SYNOPSIS: “No ...

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Lost Horizon Debuts on Blu in October

Sony has announced an October 3rd street date for the Blu-Ray debut of Frank Capra's Lost Horizon in honor of its 80th-anniversary. Originally released on DVD in 1999, this new Blu-ray will boast a 4K restoration and a 24-page book with rare archival photographs. There's no word if the DVD will be upgraded. Final artwork is forthcoming....

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CLASSICFLIX: Abbott & Costello's The Noose Hangs High on Blu & DVD This August

Abbott and Costello's first independent feature, The Noose Hangs High (1948), is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this August 15th from ClassicFlix. The newly remastered and restored film will retail for $29.99 (Blu) and $24.99 (DVD) respectively...

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WARNER ARCHIVE: John Wayne Dominates Latest Wave

Two new-to-Blu releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection both starring John Wayne. They are: Blood Alley (1955) - Lauren Bacall, Anita Ekberg, Mike Mazurki The Sea Chase (1955) - Lana Turner,...

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CRITERION: Rebecca Arrives in September

Criterion announced Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca will return to print in September with an upgraded DVD and Blu. The Joan Fontaine romantic drama originally dropped on DVD in 2001 via Criterion before going out of print. It was later...

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KINO: Duel in the Sun, Elvis Presley & More Premiere in August

Six titles are scheduled for release in August from Kino including the Blu-ray premiere of Duel in the Sun (1946). August 1st: The Devil's Brigade (1968) - William Holden, Cliff Robertson August 8th: Clambake (1967) - Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Will Hutchins, Bill Bixby, Gary Merrill Frankie and Johnny (1966) - Elvis Presley, Donna Douglas, Harry Morgan

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OLIVE: Money From Home Plus The Savage Innocents Arrive on Blu

Olive Films has announced a June 27th release date for the Blu-Ray debut of the 1953 comedy Money From Home. Also arriving on the same day is the 1960 Anthony Quinn drama The Savage Innocents which is premiering on both DVD and Blu. Bonus feature...

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WARNER ARCHIVE: Hondo - The Complete Series Arrives on DVD

Warner has announced the release of Hondo: The Complete Series. This marks the debut of the Ralph Taeger-starring Western in a complete set. The series ran for one season in 1967. The 4-disc set contains all 17 episodes in the series. Hondo arrives June 13th, adding to the total of over 1,700 Warner Archive tit...

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FLICKER ALLEY: The Lost World Debuts on Blu in September

Flicker Alley has announced the Blu-Ray premiere of the silent creature feature The Lost World. Unlike previous Flicker releases this is a Blu-Ray release only. There's no word if the DVD, originally released in 2001 from Image, will be updated. Bonus content is below. The Lost World will be available here at ClassicFlix on September 12th.

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KINO: Bob Hope & Night People on Blu Premiere in July

Six titles are scheduled for release in July from Kino. Five of the titles star Bob Hope. They are: The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) - Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell My Favorite Brunette (1947) - Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr. Road to Bali (1952) - Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour Road to Rio (1947) - Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Gale Sondergaard Son of Paleface (1952)...

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CLASSICFLIX LABEL: It's About Time - The Complete Series Arrives in June

It's About Time - The Complete Series is coming to DVD this June 27th from ClassicFlix. A 4-disc set with all 26 episodes, it will retail for $24.99 and include an EXCLUSIVE interview with Pat Cardi who played “Breer” on the show. SYNOPSIS: "It’s about time. It’s about space. About two men in the strangest place.” Those catchy opening lines to the iconi...

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CLASSICFLIX LABEL: Fritz Lang's You Only Live Once Arrives in July on Blu & DVD

Fritz Lang's tragic masterpiece You Only Live Once (1937) starring Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this July 25th from ClassicFlix. The newly remastered and restored film will retail for $29.99 (Blu) and $24.99 (DVD) respectively. The mono soundtrack has also been restored and will be uncompressed on the Blu-ray release. Bonus features include: Feature length audio commentary by author and ...

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Untouchables TV Movie, Scarface Mob, Debuts in July

Paramount has announced a July 18th release date for The Untouchables: The Scarface Mob. Starring Robert Stack and based on the adventures of Eliot Ness, The Untouchables ran for four seasons between 1959-1963 on CBS. But before it debuted this 2-part TV movie acted as a pilot, airing on the anthology series Desilu Playhouse in 1959. ...

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CRITERION: The Breaking Point Arrives in August

Criterion announced Michael Curtiz's The Breaking Point will be making its Blu-Ray premiere in August, as well as receiving an upgraded DVD. The John Garfield drama originally dropped on DVD in...

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SHOUT: The Man From Planet X Debuts on Blu

Shout! Factory has announced a July 11th release date for The Man From Planet X on Blu-Ray. The 1951 sci-fi film was originally put out on DVD back in 2000 and has been out of print since. Bonus features are not forthcoming. ...

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Decoy - The Complete Series Arrives in May

Film Chest has announced a May 30th release date for Decoy - The Complete Series. This marks the debut of the Beverly Garland-starring crime drama in a complete set. The series ran for one season between 1957 and 1958. The 3-disc set contains all 39 episodes in the series. Final artwork is forthcoming....

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