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Original 1933 King Kong on Blu-ray in September

By Brenden ⋅ June 3, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Well, things still aren’t quite back to normal around here. But while we struggle to get the site ship-shape, I thought I’d sneak in the details of Warner’s upcoming digibook release of the original 1933 King Kong film. From all appearances it will have all the special features created for the deluxe DVD edition a few years back. Nothing new though, aside from the swanky high-def transfer. Can’t wait for this one! …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of April 20

By Brenden ⋅ April 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Remember how I had trouble getting inspired to pick up one of last weeks new Blu-ray releases? Well, let me tell you, that’s so far from being an issue this week. There’s actually just way, way too many quality discs coming out over the next few days, from a couple of new Criterion releases, an Oscar winner and the biggest box office blockbuster of 2009. This is a going to hurt my wallet something fierce. …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of April 6

By Brenden ⋅ April 6, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Annnnnd we’re back. It’s been a long, long weekend for The Blu-ray Blog. Everyone was taking some time off, spending the days with family and just taking the opportunity to get in some rest and relaxation. I traveled back home to Ontario to celebrate my nephew’s tenth birthday! Many video-games were played. Many Blu-ray discs were watched. Many cupcakes were scarfed down. I think, between the sedentary celebrations and the cornucopia of food this weekend I probably put on a few pounds. Time to work them off by…writing this exciting Top 5 Blu-ray discs column? I think I’d probably burn more calories by playing more Tekken 6. …Continued…

Lord of the Rings Blu-ray transfer and encode issues?

By Brenden ⋅ March 25, 2010 ⋅ 23 comments

Members of the AVS Forum who have had a chance to preview the upcoming Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set are reporting that the transfer/encode does not live up to expectations. The first film in the series, The Fellowship of the Ring is noted as purportedly being particularly soft and subject to overuse of Digital Noise Reduction. …Continued…

District 9 Blu-ray Disc Review

By Brenden ⋅ January 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This was a shock. I really wasn’t expecting to enjoy District 9 as much as I did. Honestly, I think it was one of the best films of 2009. And, without question, it’s one of the finest Blu-ray discs available! …Continued…

Blu-ray Picks for the Week of December 22

By Brenden ⋅ December 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re only a few days away from Christmas, which means there’s not much time left to pick up that perfect gift for the Blu-ray fanatic in your life. If you’re having trouble finding something, we recommend using our handy-dandy gift guide, full of ideas from boxed gift sets to the best Blu-ray player in the world. If you still don’t see anything you like, maybe one of these new releases will float your boat. …Continued…

[VIDEO] Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Trailer

By Brenden ⋅ December 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

We’ve told you all you need to know about the upcoming Lord of the Rings Blu-ray boxed set. But just in case you need a video to sell you on the high-def upgrade, take a gander at Warner Home Video’s new Lord of the Rings Blu-ray trailer! …Continued…

Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Release Date Confirmed…again.

By Brenden ⋅ December 14, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Don’t toy with my emotions here, Warner! I’m telling you, I can’t take any more teasing. We first reported on the Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set last June, when it was set for a November release. Then we ran down the full Blu-ray disc details of the set. But all the while, the studio remained mum, refusing to confirm the release date. Then came word that the set had been pushed back to 2010. And that word was confirmed by Warner. And Christmas was ruined forever. …Continued…

God of War III Playstation 3 game demo included on District 9 Blu-ray

By Brenden ⋅ October 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

When we posted the details for the District 9 Blu-ray disc a couple of weeks ago, we had no idea that it would include a demo of the upcoming God of War III PS3 videogame! The combinination of PS3 videogame and Hollywood film is an industry first for Blu-ray in North America and a pretty exciting development, if you ask me. …Continued…

District 9 coming to Blu-ray in December

By Brenden ⋅ October 19, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

I just saw this trailer for the first time a few nights ago, when screening my review copy of Blood: The Last Vampire from Sony. Wow. I’m really sorry I missed the Peter Jackson produced, Neill Blomkamp directed District 9 when it was in theatres and I’m really looking forward to December 29th, the day it hits home video. Details of the release below: …Continued…