Star Trek (2009) Blu-ray disc details, Hologram interactive package, release date confirmed (Updated with Press Release)

By brenden ⋅ July 17, 2009 ⋅ One comment

(UPDATE: Paramount has sent us the press release with all the discs details)

I’m not sure I even understand this announcement. There’s a hologram on the Star Trek packaging? The Blu-ray box offers us an “augmented reality”? What? Huh?

So, it turns out that Paramount decided to sort-of officially announce the release date and features of the Blu-ray disc through an article in Variety last night. From the looks of things, we’re going to get the features we all expected (and that we wrote about previously) in a 1 or 2 disc DVD set and a 3 Disc Blu-ray set on November 17. Awesome! But I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty confused about the holographic “augmented reality” thing. Why don’t I just let Variety describe it to you: …Continued…

[VIDEO] Star Trek Tribbles at Comic Con, Blu-ray BD-Live Gallery

By brenden ⋅ July 14, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Oh boy. Well, it looks like a lot of nerd dreams are about to come true. To promote their upcoming Star Trek: The Original Series Season Two Blu-ray Box set , Paramount is giving Tribbles away at their San Diego Comic-con booth and they want you to take them home, feed them some “quadrotriticale” grain, bust out your camera and snap some pics of yourself and your new gaggle of furry pals. …Continued…

New Star Trek: The Original Series Season One BD-Live Content, Season Two Previews

By brenden ⋅ July 2, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

My Star Trek: The Original Series Season One Blu-ray set is the gift that keeps on giving and giving!

According to a press release just in from Paramount, we’re about to get a whole whack of new Star Trek content this week, including a ton of interviews with the people responsible for the original episodes as well as the high-def remasters! I’m so stoked for this! And for the previews of the next boxed set, which we should see on store shelves sometime this fall.

Check out all the details here, in the press release: …Continued…

[VIDEO] Watchmen: Director’s Cut Blu-ray BD-Live Maximum Movie Mode Revealed

By brenden ⋅ June 29, 2009 ⋅ One comment

And Warner Home Video is crowned the winner! The champion! The only studio capable of figuring out how to make BD-Live special features truly awesome!

Wow! I wasn’t a big fan of the Watchmen film but I really can’t wait to check this out. Looks like a lot of fun. Watchmen director Zack Snyder walks you through every scene of the film, talk in depth about the shots and even goes so far as to pause the film to give visual comparisons with panels from the comic book! …Continued…

Megan Fox Audition Tape and More Disappointments on New Transformers BD-Live Blu-ray Material

By brenden ⋅ June 25, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen sneak peeks, new featurettes and a young, raw Megan Fox are not enough to get your blood pumping for the extra BD-Live content accessible via the Transformers Blu-ray disc.

Watchmen BD-Live Commentary, Director’s Cut Theatrical Screening Confirmed (UPDATED)

By brenden ⋅ June 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

A couple of pieces of Watchmen news coming late today.

The first comes from Collider.com, who confirm via an interview with director, Zack Snyder that his longer cut, the one North America will see released on Blu-ray July 21st, will be screening in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Minneapolis for the weekend of July 17-19.

Seriously? Four screens? Three days only?! Is this in an effort to promote the Blu-ray and DVD or just to piss off the fans who don’t live in any of these four privileged cities?Perhaps the studio is just being sensitive to all the folks overseas who may never get a chance to see this longer version of the film at all, seeing as how they’re only getting the theatrical cut on home video. …Continued…

Transformers Blu-ray Disc Able to Access New Content June 16

By brenden ⋅ June 12, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Looks like Paramount has decided that your old Transformers Blu-ray is good for more than high-res screen grabs of Megan Fox’s bare abdomen. Next Tuesday, June 16th, the disc will be able to access a crap-load of brand new content via the BD-Live network. Those poor souls stuck in the SD dark ages of DVD will have to re-purchase the Transformers film to reap the reward of new Megan Fox and robot footage. If you count yourself among the unfortunate and need to check this stuff out, look for specially marked packages with an access code for the Transformer’s micro-site.

New Transformers Content: …Continued…

Double Dip Alert! 300: The Complete Experience Blu-ray Announced

By brenden ⋅ May 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

All the features of the 2007 HD-DVD release finally come to Blu

Blu-ray Exclusive BD-Live Coverage for DaVinci Code sequel, Angels & Demons

Blu-ray Exclusive BD-Live Coverage for DaVinci Code sequel, Angels & Demons http://snurl.com/howv5

New BD-Live Application Turns Blu-ray Players into VOD Boxes

New BD-Live Application Turns Blu-ray Players into VOD Boxes … http://snurl.com/h7vp3

Sony Pictures to Bow ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ Q&A Through BD Live

Sony Pictures to Bow ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ Q&A Through BD Live … http://snurl.com/c7fif

Will BD-Live finally shine in 2009

Will BD-Live finally shine in 2009? … http://snurl.com/av4nm

In Search of BD Live: Erik Gruenwedel (of Home Media Magazine) vs. Best Buy’s misleading Blu-ray circular

In Search of BD Live: Erik Gruenwedel (of Home Media Magazine) vs. Best Buy’s misleading Blu-ray circular … http://snurl.com/ae1k9

Dark Knight Blu-ray scratches surface of BD-Live potential

Dark Knight Blu-ray scratches surface of BD-Live potential … http://snurl.com/7qihf [arstechnica_com]

Details of Dark Knight BD-Live Chat sign-up appear on official WB site

Details of Dark Knight BD-Live Chat sign-up appear on official WB site. LIMITED TO 100,000!!! … http://snurl.com/7q9as

The Dark Knight Blu-ray fan commentary BD-Live feature shown on video

The Dark Knight Blu-ray fan commentary BD-Live feature shown on video … http://snurl.com/7q8g3 [www_engadgethd_com]

BD Live gains traction. Sony’s…

BD Live gains traction. Sony’s network nears 1 million visits from Blu-ray owners … http://snurl.com/7kltd [www_videobusiness_com]