All Entries Tagged With: "Blu-ray"

The Green Mile: Released on Blu-ray
Warner Bros are releasing ‘The Green Mile’ on a 50GB Blu-ray disc, the video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC video and a 5.1 DTS-HD master sound accompanies the track. This version is assured to be a far more rewarding encounter over the DVD version.

Will Ferrells comedy Land of the Lost on Blu-ray
On November 23 Universal Studios are releasing Will Ferrell’s comedy, Land of the Lost on Blu-ray, the video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC video and a 5.1 DTS-HD master sound accompanies the track. This version is assured to be a far more rewarding encounter over the DVD version.

Monty Python Almost The Truth The Lawyers Cut on Blu-ray
Monty Python Almost The Truth The Lawyer’s Cut will be released on Blu-ray: 26 Oct 2009.
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in 1969; PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS rapidly established itself as a British comedy institution, respected by fans all over the world. 40 years on, Britain’s top comedians pay tribute to the iconic series.

Terminator Salvation on Blu-ray: December 01 2009
Terminator Salvation is a must see follow-up in the movie series, and while its been a few years since the first ‘Terminator’ movie, it’s still as much fun today.
On December 1, 2009 Terminator Salvation will be released on Blu-ray.

BluFocus gets certified by Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)
BluFocus have announced the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has certified them, as a Blu-ray Movie Play Verification Testing Center, the first company to receive such a certification in the United States.

Sam Raimi’s World of Warcraft Movie: News Update
Robert Rodat has not written anything that’s been aired since 2000; according to IMDB he is the writer of choice for director Sam ram’s world of warcraft movie. The superhero flick is set to begin shooting early next year with the release expected 2011.

Blu-ray Rentals: Sales hit record high
Third quarter rental revenue for Blu-ray was up 44.5% over the same period last year, which in turn increased the overall rental income by 10% for the third quarter.
The widespread distribution of Blu-ray titles into the primary rental channel is supporting the rapid adoption of the format by consumers

Black and White movies get new life with Blu-ray
There are a lot of people that love what Blu-ray has done for high-dollar block buster films. However let’s not forget about the just as dedicated group of people who would rather see black and white films brought to the high definition format.

Kong Return to the Jungle: Blu-ray Delayed
Image entertainment have announced that their upcoming Blu-ray release of Kong Return to the Jungle, initially planned for release October 13th, will be delayed until January 26, 2010. No reason has been given for delaying the release.

District 9 Movie Blu-ray Release Date Confirmed
On December 29 2009 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release District 9 onto Blu-ray, the sci-fi blockbuster will be released on a two-disc set. Video is presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC video and a 5.1 DTS-HD master sound accompanies the track.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete: Blu-ray and Review
This film is for all you animated film fans, starting two years after the Playstation Final Fantasy VII video game left off. Cloud the hero of the game retired. A puzzling and deadly disease known as Geostigma starts to spread over the planet.

New Star Trek Movie on Blu-ray: Nov 17, 2009
On November 17 Paramount Pictures are releasing the new Star Trek movie on a Blu-ray three-disc set. The story is about the fate of the galaxy in the hands of James Kirk, a thrill-seeking farm boy, and Spock who rejects all emotion.

G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra on Blu-ray: Releasing soon
On November 3 Paramount Pictures are releasing the summer action hit G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra on a Blu-ray two disc set. The movie is about the elite G.I. JOE team based beneath the Sahara, using the latest in spy technology and military equipment

Blu-Con 2.0: November 3 at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles
Instead of its Home Entertainment Summit, Home Media Magazine has this year got together with DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group to present Blu-Con 2.0. On November 3 in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

50GB Movie Blu-ray Discs Only: Following Sharp and TDK news
Sharp and TDK have recently announced that they will be releasing a 100GB and 320GB discs respectively. There will be applications for the larger recordable discs but it seems this will be limited to BD-R/RE for storage of data rather than film playback.