Blu-ray Evolution in SA

This Week on Blu-ray: August 31 - September 6

rssfeeds — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:17:13 +0000

With the extraordinary number of times the film has been re-issued (seems to be an annual tradition), it’s somewhat surprising that it took this long for iThe Evil Dead/i to be released on Blu-ray. The film, much like its sequels iEvil Dead II: Dead by Dawn/i and iArmy of Darkness/i, is worshiped by a group of hardcore fans that cherish anything related to this horror classic, so a Blu-ray release is sure to be a most welcome addition to their collection, and I look forward to the inevitable Blu-ray re-release next year….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5066″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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The Sound of Music Blu-ray Announced

rssfeeds — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:49:24 +0000

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced the five-time Academy Award-winning iThe Sound of Music/i for Blu-ray release on November 2. This 45th Anniversary Edition, “meticulously restored and remastered” with 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound, will be presented in a three-disc (2 BDs, 1 DVD) combo edition, and also in an individually numbered Limited Collector’s Set….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5065″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Centurion Blu-ray Announced

rssfeeds — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:47:04 +0000

Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced iCenturion/i for Blu-ray release on November 2, in a BD/Digital Copy combo pack. Set in 117 AD, this action thriller (directed by Neil Marshall and starring Michael Fassbender and Olga Kurylenko) tells the story of a group of Roman soldiers who must fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is decimated in a devastating guerrilla attack….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5064″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Onkyo Announces Blu-ray Player and AV Separates

rssfeeds — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:33:19 +0000

Onkyo is expanding its product line with the announcement of a THX-certified Blu-ray Disc Player, model BD-SP808 (SRP $599), as well as the brand’s first A/V preamplifier/processor that is both 3D-Ready and THX-Certified, model PR-SC5508 (SRP $2,199), and matching 150-watt nine-channel amplifier, model PA-MC5500 (SRP $1,699). All will begin shipping in September….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5063″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Blu-ray.com Publishes First Music 3D Blu-ray Review

rssfeeds — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:30:35 +0000

AIX Records has released its first 3D music album on the Blu-ray 3D format. iGoldberg Variations Acoustica/i, is the second commercially-available 3D Blu-ray disc (after iCloudy With a Chance of Meatballs/i) and the first 3D disc with a music performance recorded especially for the format. And as with other 3D titles, blu-ray.com has spared no effort to offer you a review….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5062″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Deal of the Week: Man with No Name Trilogy $27.99

rssfeeds — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:23:46 +0000

Amazon’s current Blu-ray Boxed Set of the Week is for iThe Man with No Name Trilogy/i (comprised of iA Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More/i and iThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly/i), which can be bought for only $27.99 (60% off MSRP, or just over $9 per movie). The price tracker shows that this is the lowest this title has been….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5061″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Lost in Translation Blu-ray Coming Up

rssfeeds — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:35:15 +0000

An early announcement to retailers indicates that, on December 7, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is set to release iLost in Translation/i, the acclaimed 2003 independent drama directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Release details and special features are still to be announced….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5060″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Big Daddy Blu-ray Announced

rssfeeds — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:41:43 +0000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced iBig Daddy/i for release on Blu-ray on November 9. This 1999 comedy stars Adam Sandler as a thirty-two-year-old slob who adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend. It earned $163 million at the domestic box office, which makes it the highest-grossing Sandler movie to date….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5059″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Fantasia 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray Announced

rssfeeds — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:19:11 +0000

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that, on November 30, it will release iFantasia 2 Movie Collection/i, a 2 Blu-ray / 2 DVD box set including both iFantasia/i and iFantasia 2000/i (neither of which will be available separately), with 1080p video and 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound. The animated short iDestino/i will make its debut exclusively on the Blu-ray edition….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5058″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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Avatar Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on November 16

rssfeeds — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:53:09 +0000

iAvatar: Collector’s Edition/i will come out on Blu-ray on November 16. This street date and a cover image were revealed on the trailer for iA Message from Pandora/i, an special feature on an environmental campaign in Brazil, produced by James Cameron and to be included in the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray….brbra href=”http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5057″Read full article at Blu-ray.com/a
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