For a little over a decade, the major networks NBC, CBS and ABC would compete in what was called The Battle of the Network Stars. Stars of popular TV series would compete against one another in Olympic-style events, all to see who was the best. In September 1977, Hanna-Barbera would bring some of their greatest […]
James Stewart is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s greatest leading men. In 1999, the American Film Institute recognised his legacy by ranking him #3 on its prestigious 100 Years… 100 Male Stars list, placing him just behind Cary Grant (#2) and Humphrey Bogart (#1). For years, the Warner Archive Collection has been celebrating screen […]
Hollywood legend Spencer Tracy starred in countless iconic films over the course of his remarkable career, earning two Academy Awards along the way – one for Captains Courageous (1937) and another for Boys Town (1938). Warner Archive Collection has been releasing actor-spotlight Blu-ray sets that bring together previously issued individual discs into a single collection […]
Stars: Roger Moore, Carroll Baker, Walter Slezak, Vittorio Gassman, Katina Paxinou, Dennis King, Gustavo Rojo, Isobel Elsom, Carlos Rivas | Written by Karl Vollmöller, Frank Butler, Jean Rouverol | Directed by Irving Rapper, Gordon Douglas Before he became the world’s most famous secret agent, James Bond. Before he lit up television screens in series like The […]
Stars: Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Joseph Calleia, Phyllis Kirk, Alf Kjellin, Douglas Dick, Anthony Caruso, Nedrick Young | Written by James R. Webb, Paul Wellman | Directed by George Douglas In this generation, when most people hear the name “Bowie,” they think of David Bowie. But long before him, there was Jim Bowie – an […]
Stars: Myrna Loy, William Powell, Frank McHugh, Edmund Lowe, Donald Douglas, Nella Walker, Carl Switzer | Written by Charles Lederer, George Oppenheimer, Harry Kurnitz | Directed by W. S Van Dyke When you think of Myrna Loy and William Powell, most people immediately think of The Thin Man films – a series that the Warner […]
Warner Archive Collection has been on a roll with its Hanna-Barbera Blu-ray releases, and these aren’t just old cartoons slapped onto disc. Each set is carefully restored, resulting in transfers that genuinely look stunning. The latest arrival is Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har, which completes the 1962-63 syndicated series The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon […]
Few performers danced their way into the hearts of moviegoers quite like Gene Kelly. Over the course of his remarkable career, he shared the screen and the dance floor with the likes of Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Kathryn Grayson, Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, and even Jerry Mouse. Warner Archive’s new Blu-ray collection is a perfect […]
James Cagney is a true Hollywood legend whose illustrious career produced a run of unforgettable performances across an astonishing range of genres. From hard-boiled gangster classics to dazzling musical turns, Cagney proved time and again that he was one of the most versatile stars of his era. Along the way, he earned three Academy Award […]
At the beginning of 2025, the Warner Archive Collection delighted physical-media fans with the Blu-ray release of Tom and Jerry: The CinemaScope Collection – a welcome treat for anyone with a love of classic animation. But it turns out that was only the opening act. As the year draws to a close, Warner Archive Collection […]
Stars: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice, Eve Arden, Margaret Dumont, Nat Pendleton | Written by Irving Brecher | Directed by Edward Buzzell Classic comedy teams. There were many, but the ones that truly stood out among the rest were Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges and The Marx Brothers. No matter how old […]
Doris Day’s Hollywood career was filled with many kinds of films – from musicals to screwball comedies, to even Alfred Hitchcock thrillers. Even though Doris Day never won an Oscar, she left behind a legacy of entertaining films that people have enjoyed throughout the years and will continue to enjoy for years to come. As […]
For many, the name Joan Crawford instantly evokes the book and film Mommie Dearest – a work her youngest children have long insisted was a distortion of the truth. Yet despite the controversy that clings to her legacy, there’s no denying Crawford’s immense talent and towering place in Hollywood history. Near the turn of the […]
When you think of classic Hollywood, few actresses stand taller than Bette Davis. Over her illustrious career, she delivered countless iconic performances and earned two Academy Awards, cementing her legacy as one of cinema’s greatest talents. Warner Archive Collection has been honouring legendary performers with beautifully curated Blu-ray releases, and now it’s Bette Davis’s turn […]
Judy Garland burst onto the cinematic stage as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, a role that made her an instant icon. She essentially grew up on camera, shining in a string of musical comedies alongside Mickey Rooney. While many child actors struggle to transition into adult careers, Garland not only made the leap, […]
Stars: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart | Written by Jimmy Sangster | Directed by Terence Fisher Hammer Film Productions Ltd. is a legendary British studio based in London, founded in 1934. In its early years, the company produced a diverse range of films across various genres, including adventure, comedy, drama, and more. […]
When you think of “Hollywood Legends of Horror”, there are probably quite a few names that come to mind. Karloff, Lugosi, Lee and Cushing. These defined their eras with tales of terror. Warner Archive Collection have been releasing classic horror tales on Blu-ray for quite a while now. Now, just in time for Halloween season, […]
The golden age of science fiction movies was the 1950s. Thanks to the fears of atomic war, filmmakers used those fears to bring out-of-this-world stories and monsters to life. This era and genre are, without a doubt, my favourite to watch. Recently, Warner Archive Collection have been bringing collections of Blu-rays to physical media. We […]
2025 has been a banner year for physical media animation fans thanks to Warner Archive Collection. This year we’ve seen such amazing Blu-ray releases as Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles, The Magilla Gorilla Show, and Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, just to name a few. As we wind down this year, I never thought […]
