12 best universal dvd releases

Universal DVD releases refer to the distribution of movies and TV shows on the DVD format by Universal Pictures or its affiliated studios. Universal Pictures is one of the major film studios in Hollywood and is known for its extensive catalog of films and television series. Here's what you might want to know about Universal DVD releases:

  1. Movie Releases: Universal Pictures releases a wide range of movies on DVD, including blockbuster hits, critically acclaimed films, and cult classics. These DVDs are typically available for purchase or rental in various retail stores, online marketplaces, and rental services.

  2. TV Series Releases: In addition to movies, Universal Pictures often releases complete seasons or series of television shows on DVD. This allows fans of specific TV programs to own physical copies of their favorite series and watch them at their convenience.

  3. Special Editions: Universal often releases special edition DVDs with additional features such as behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, commentary tracks, and more. These special editions cater to collectors and fans who seek a deeper understanding of the filmmaking process.

  4. Box Sets: Universal Pictures sometimes packages multiple movies or seasons of a TV series into box sets. This is a convenient option for consumers who want to collect and enjoy an entire franchise or series in one package.

  5. Release Dates: Universal DVD releases typically follow a schedule that includes a theatrical release, followed by digital release and DVD/Blu-ray release. Release dates may vary depending on the specific title and region.

  6. DVD vs. Blu-ray: Universal Pictures also releases movies and TV shows on the Blu-ray format, which offers higher quality video and audio compared to standard DVDs. Blu-ray discs are often preferred by cinephiles and those with high-definition television setups.

  7. Digital Copies: Many Universal DVD releases come with digital copies or digital redemption codes, allowing consumers to watch the content on digital platforms such as streaming services or digital download stores.

  8. Region Codes: DVDs and Blu-rays may be subject to region codes, which restrict playback to specific geographic regions. It's important for consumers to check the compatibility of Universal DVD releases with their DVD/Blu-ray players.

  9. Legacy Releases: Universal may re-release classic films or anniversary editions of popular movies to celebrate milestones in cinema history.These legacy releases often include restored or remastered versions of the original films.

  10. Retail Availability: Universal DVD releases are typically available at major retail outlets, including electronics stores, department stores, and online retailers like Amazon, as well as specialty DVD and movie stores.

Universal DVD releases play a significant role in making movies and TV shows accessible to a broad audience. They allow consumers to enjoy their favorite content in the comfort of their homes and often come with additional content and features to enhance the viewing experience.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best universal dvd releases on the market
  

Universal Hollywood Icons Collection: Marlene Dietrich (Blonde Venus / Desire / Angel / Seven Sinners)

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Universal Hollywood Icons Collection spotlights the glamorous, magnetic and bold Marlene Dietrich with four of her most unforgettable films. An undeniable screen presence no matter the role, Dietrich shines as a nightclub singer in Blonde Venus, incites passion in Desire, reveals her dramatic prowess in Angel and illuminates an island outpost in Seven Sinners. Notwithstanding her "bedroom eyes" and seductive voice, Dietrich's true power was holding the audience captive with every moment. Re-discover the power of a true silver screen siren.

Safe House

UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)

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Product description

Tobin Frost (Oscar winner Denzel Washington), one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During his interrogation, the safe house he's being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries forcing rookie agent, Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) to take the infamous Frost on the run. As the masterful manipulator toys with his reluctant protege, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them bothdead. Packed with intense action and thrilling suspense, Safe House takes you on a deadly ride through a covert world where no one and no place is ever safe.



Bonus Content:

  • Making Safe House
  • Hand-to-Hand Action
  • Building the Rooftop Chase
  • Inside the CIA
  • The first hint that Safe House will be a notch above the typical thriller comes from the list of supporting actors: Brendan Gleeson, Vera Farmiga, Sam Shepard, Ruben Blades--that's a smart cast. Then the movie starts quietly: Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) holding his girlfriend's hand, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) having a drink with an old friend… then that friend gives Frost a microchip and Safe House takes off, accelerating with every scene as legendary rogue agent Frost ends up in the hands of newbie Weston, who's just supposed to watch the safe house where prisoners are held for interrogation. But now Weston is racing across Cape Town and Johannesburg, pursued by ruthless killers, his loyalties tested and manipulated by the infinitely charming Frost. Director Daniel Espinosa skillfully orchestrates jolting action sequences and distills quieter scenes down to their mesmerizing essence. Washington and Reynolds both give their characters emotional complexity and a sense of actual thought going on behind their charismatic movie-star eyes. The plot has its cliches (legendary rogue agent, crucial microchip, CIA corruption and whatnot), but this cast and director make Safe House a genuinely gripping thriller. --Bret Fetzer

    Dracula Untold

    Universal

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    Product description

    The origin story of the man who became the enduring legend of Dracula is told in Dracula Untold, an epic action-adventure starring Luke Evans (Fast & Furious 6, The Hobbit series) in the title role. Gary Shore directs, and Michael De Luca produces.

    The Upside

    Universal Studios

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    Product description

    A recently paroled ex-convict, Dell (Kevin Hart), strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a quadriplegic billionaire, Philip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston), in this "funny and warm-hearted buddy comedy" (Pete Hammond, Deadline). From worlds apart, Dell and Philip form an unlikely bond, bridging their differences and gaining invaluable wisdom in the process, giving each man a renewed sense of passion for all of life's possibilities. Inspired by a true story, this heartfelt comedy also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, and Aja Naomi King.



    Bonus Content:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Onscreen Chemistry: Kevin and Bryan
  • Creating a Story of Possibility
  • Bridging Divisions
  • Embracing Positivity
  • Presenting a Different Side of Kevin Hart
  • Trailer

    Product features

    The Upside

    The Upside is director Neil Burger’s heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). The film also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies and Aja Naomi King.

    Live From Lincoln Center: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel DVD

    PBS DISTRIBUTION

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    Product description

    Transferring the setting of a brooding Hungarian play, Carousel, to a remote fishing village, shaping their vision around themes of brutality, poverty and disappointment, Rodgers and Hammerstein composed some of the most glorious music ever written for the stage.

    Lone Survivor

    UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)

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    Based on The New York Times bestselling true story of heroism, courage and survival, Lone Survivor tells the incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative. The four men must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish. Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) leads an all-star cast including Taylor Kitsch (Savages), Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), and Eric Bana (Munich) in a movie hailed by critics as "unforgettable, tense, and inspiring." (Movieline)



    Bonus Content:

  • Bringing the Story to Light
  • The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings

    90 Minutes in Heaven

    UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)

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    Product description

    Based on a true account and The New York Times best-selling book comes the feature film adaption of 90 Minutes in Heaven. During the 90 minutes he is declared dead after a traffic accident, Don Piper experiences love, joy and life like he's never known. But when he finally wakes in the hospital, Heaven's bliss is replaced by excruciating pain and emotional turmoil. With the support of his family and community, Don clings to his faith and fights to recover the life he's lost. Featuring Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth, 90 Minutes in Heaven is an emotional and inspiring story of perseverance that will bring hope and encouragement to all who see it.



    Bonus Content:

  • Meet the Real Pipers
  • The Making of 90 Minutes in Heaven
  • Giving Films

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    90 Minutes in Heaven

    Based on a true account and New York Times book comes the feature film adaption of 90 Minutes in Heaven. During the 90 minutes he is declared dead after a traffic accident, Don Piper experiences love, joy and life like he's never known. But when he finally wakes in the hospital, Heaven's bliss is replaced by excruciating pain and emotional turmoil. With the support of his family and community, Don clings to his faith and fights to recover the life he's lost. Featuring Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth, 90 Minutes in Heaven is an emotional and inspiring story of perseverance that will bring hope and encouragement to all who see it.

    General Info

    • PG-13 - for intense accident and injury images.
    • Drama
    • Faith-Based
    • Independent

    The Heiress (Universal Cinema Classics)

    Unknown

    Based on 962 reviews Check latest price

    Product description

    Academy Award winner Olivia De Havilland and Montgomery Clift light up the screen in this spellbinding, landmark drama. De Havilland is Catherine Sloper, an aristocratic young woman living under the scrutiny of her malevolent father. When a handsome but penniless suitor proposes, her father believes he could only be after her vast estate and threatens disinheritance. Can she be rich in love and money? Based on the stage version of Henry James' renowned novel Washington Square, this is the "****" (Leonard Maltin) winner of four Academy Awards, featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture. A masterpiece of love, deception and betrayal, The Heiress remains a shining example of a true cinematic achievement!



    Bonus Content:

  • Exclusive Introduction by Turner Classic Movies Host and Film Historian Robert Osborne
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Olivia de Havilland's Oscar®-winning performance in The Heiress is so good that even hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael hailed it as de Havilland's "finest work ever." Like director William Wyler's previous masterpiece The Best Years of Our Lives, this tightly controlled drama is an all-time classic (it was added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry in 1996), and as Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne observes in his DVD introduction, its reputation has steadily improved with the passage of time. It was de Havilland who sought the services of director William Wyler for this superlative film adaptation of Henry James' 1881 novel Washington Square, after director Lewis Milestone urged her to see the acclaimed stage adaptation by married playwrights Ruth and Augustus Goetz. De Havilland had already won her first Oscar (for her role in the 1946 drama To Each His Own), and recognized a prestigious opportunity when she saw one. Wyler enthusiastically agreed, and The Heiress was fast-tracked for production in early 1949. Released on October 6 of that year, the film eventually earned eight Academy Award nominations, winning the Oscar® for Best Actress, Art Direction, Costume Design, and Music (the last for Aaron Copland's splendid score). When Martin Scorsese was preparing to film The Age of Innocence in 1992, he cited Wyler's film as a primary influence. (Washington Square was filmed again in 1997, with its original title and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine.)

    De Havilland is heartbreaking, docile, victimized, and ultimately cruel as Catherine Sloper, a plain-looking aristocrat who stands to inherit a fortune from her ailing physician father (Ralph Richardson), as well as his well-meaning but cold-hearted demeanor. Dr. Sloper disapproves of Catherine's passionate suitor Morris Townsend (Montgomery Clift, perfectly cast), certain that the penniless young man has proposed marriage to win Catherine's inheritance. Catherine's too much in love to consider this potential betrayal, and when circumstances lead her to misinterpret Morris's intentions, The Heiress reaches an unforgettable conclusion that brilliantly supports the richly psychological nuance that Wyler brings to the preceding romance. Universal's "Cinema Classics" DVD is skimpy on extras, but Osborne's introduction is informative (as always), and despite a grainy quality of some scenes (typical with films of this vintage), the DVD transfer impeccably captures the mood-setting excellence of Leo Tover's flawless cinematography. The film's original theatrical trailer is also included. --Jeff Shannon

    Family Favorites: 10-Movie Collection

    UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)

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    Cloak & Dagger: Fantasy video gamer Davey (Henry Thomas) suddenly finds his imaginary Cloak & Dagger world has come to exciting and perilous life and he must team up with his game’s hero to defeat enemy spies. The Wizard: Two runaway brothers (Fred Savage & Luke Edwards) join forces with a resourceful girl (Jenny Lewis) on an adventure of a lifetime when they head to California for a video game competition. Cop and a Half: Devon’s dreams of becoming a cop when he grows up suddenly come to life after he witnesses a horrific crime and is paired with a reluctant police veteran (Burt Reynolds). King Ralph: After the royal family is accidentally wiped out, a rude and crude Las Vegas lounge singer (John Goodman) is discovered to be a distant relative and the next king of England! Matinee: Movie promoter Lawrence Woolsey (John Goodman) brings his unique brand of flashy showmanship to the unsuspecting residents of Key West in this hilarious tribute to a more innocent (and outrageous) time in American cinema. Sgt. Bilko: Leading the sorriest group of soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces, the outrageous Sgt. Bilko (Steve Martin) must prevent his base from being shut down… and clear his name. Ghost Dad: In this spirited family comedy, a workaholic father (Bill Cosby) crosses over to a different world and must learn how to be seen and heard as a ghost in order to care for his three kids. Ed: Minor league pitcher Deuce Cooper (Matt LeBlanc) gets a major league boost in good fortune when the team’s new star player – an amazingly talented chimpanzee – becomes his roommate and buddy. A Simple Wish: When Anabel (Mara Wilson) wishes for a fairy godmother, her wish takes the form of magical misfit Murray (Martin Short) who helps to rescue her dad and thwart a wicked witch (Kathleen Turner). The Borrowers: A family of four-inch people living beneath the floorboards must save their home from being destroyed by an evil real estate developer (John Goodman).

    Product features

    Family Favorites: 10-Movie Collection

    Cloak & Dagger: Fantasy video gamer Davey (Henry Thomas) suddenly finds his imaginary Cloak & Dagger world has come to exciting and perilous life and he must team up with his game’s hero to defeat enemy spies.

    The Wizard: Two runaway brothers (Fred Savage & Luke Edwards) join forces with a resourceful girl (Jenny Lewis) on an adventure of a lifetime when they head to California for a video game competition.

    Cop and a Half: Devon’s dreams of becoming a cop when he grows up suddenly come to life after he witnesses a horrific crime and is paired with a reluctant police veteran (Burt Reynolds).

    King Ralph: After the royal family is accidentally wiped out, a rude and crude Las Vegas lounge singer (John Goodman) is discovered to be a distant relative and the next king of England!

    Motherless Brooklyn

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    Body Groove Delicious Dance DVD Collection

    Body Groove

    Based on 3 reviews Check latest price

    User questions & answers

    Question: Do you get both videos when you order? Or do you have to order them separate
    Answer: There is some jumping, but she provides modifications for the jumps. This would be a great workout for someone recovering from an injury,
    Question: Recived product no one cd is broken
    Answer: No it does not
    Question: I bought this dvd on Amazon, but it was used, not new. Is there anyway to get the streaming added
    Answer: I noticed results from this video and watching what I ate after a couple weeks. My clothes fitted a little better.
    Question: How many dvd's is there
    Answer: I thought my man wouldn't like this, but we did one of the videos together and he seemed to find it quite respectable a workout...even for a gym nut guy. :)

    Product features

    DVD 1 - 3 Complete Workouts

    Each Body Groove workout series consists of six to seven, 4-5 minute dance routines and each workout is about 30 mins long.

    DVD 1 includes:

    Workout Series #1

    (7 routines – 39 minutes)

    Workout Series #2

    (6 routines – 28 minutes)

    Workout Series #3

    (6 routines – 27 minutes)

    That's 19 easy, fun and EFFECTIVE dance workout routines, each between 4 - 9 minutes in length. From high-energy dances like “The Love Bus” and “House of Dance”, to mellow grooves like “Chiller’s Lounge”, there’s so much variety in the collection!

    DVD 2 - 2 bonus workouts

    Bonus Workout #1 - "Stretch & Flex"

    (7 routines – 33 minutes)

    Bonus Workout #2 - "Mind & Body"

    (6 routines – 24 minutes)

    As we age, it’s ESSENTIAL that we keep our bodies flexible to decrease our risk of getting hurt, and to keep us mobile. That’s why I created these 7 Stretch & Flex workouts.

    And unlike “regular” exercise, where you just mindlessly follow an instructor, Body Groove lets you engage your mind in every workout. That’s what we highlight in this gentle yet challenging collection of dances.

    I know you're going to love Body Groove!

    I'm 100% convinced that once you experience how different Body Groove is...

    And see for yourself that the best path to vibrant health is moving your body in your own unique way...

    You'll never want to go back to traditional follow-the-leader style exercise again!

    Learning Remote Control with Big Buttons, 6 Keys Universal Remote Control Smart Controller for TV STB DVD DVB HiFi VCR(Orange)

    XENOCAM

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    Product description

    This learning remote control replaces all necessary functions of audio and video remote controls, replace your original big and complex remote control like for TV/STB/DVD/DVB/HIFI/VCR, etc.

    It keeps only 6 most important big buttons, very convenient for the old and children to use.

    The remote distance is up to 10m / 33ft (Actual remote distance depends on the model of your TV).

    pecifications:

    Button Color: Gray, Orange (Optional)

    Size: Approx. 17.4 × 3 × 2 cm / 6.85 × 1.18 × 0.79 inch

    Shell Material: ABS

    Remote Control Distance: Up to 10 Meters.

    Battery Type: 2 × AAA Batteries (Not included)

    Power: DC 3V

    Applicable to: TV/STB/DVD/DVB/HIFI/VCR

    Package Weight: About 41g



    Package List:

    1 × Remote Control

    (Other items in the pictures are not included.)

    • [Universal]:It covers all necessary functions of audio and video remote controls, fits for most brands.
    • [6 big buttons]:Small size but with big buttons, provides more convenience for the old and children.
    • [Great quality]:Made of ABS material, wearable and durable.
    • [Easy to use]:This remote control keeps the most important buttons, replace your original big and complex remote control.
    • [2 × AAA batteries]:Powered by 2 × AAA batteries (Not included).

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