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[VIDEO] Disney’s The Fox and the Hound Blu-ray Trailer

By Brenden ⋅ April 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This was never one of my favourite Disney films growing up but it’s nice to see it heading to Blu-ray nonetheless. The Fox and the Hound is due to make its high-def debut on Blu (packaged with its far-from-worthy sequel in a rare double film release) this coming September. …Continued…

Tron: Legacy/Tron: The Original Classic Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack Review

By Brenden ⋅ April 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Tron: Legacy, the long awaited sequel to the original 1982 film, was released on Blu-ray this past week in a variety of configurations. I had a chance to screen the 5-Disc combo pack which includes the new film on 3D and 2D Blu-ray discs, along with DVD and Digital Copy versions. The Combo Pack also includes a Blu-ray of Tron: The Original Classic (as it’s now dubbed) in all its restored glory. This is an extraordinary release that falls just shy of being a fan’s dream come true. …Continued…

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

By Brenden ⋅ April 5, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This weeks new Blu-ray releases include ‘TAXI DRIVER’ from Sony, ‘TRON: LEGACY’ and ‘TRON: THE ORIGINAL CLASSIC’ from Disney, ‘A. I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’ from Paramount, ‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ from MGM/Fox, ‘THE CHRONICLE OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER’ from Fox, ‘FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD: PART 4′ from FUNimation and many, many more!

Tangled Blu-ray Disc Review

By Brenden ⋅ April 3, 2011 ⋅ One comment

After many years of great success distributing their films, Disney acquired pioneering 3D animation studio Pixar. Given the incredible box-office draw and critical acclaim of those films, it seemed as if in-House-of-Mouse product might never be able to measure up to their runaway success. Well, Tangled might be a game changer. It was a crowd-pleaser during its theatrical run and is now available on gorgeous, demo-quality Blu-ray disc. Watch out Pixar, Disney’s coming for you! …Continued…

Top 10 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of March 29

By Brenden ⋅ March 29, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

This weeks new Blu-ray releases include ‘THE TEN COMMANDMENTS’ from Paramount, ‘THE MIKADO’ and ‘TOPSY TURVY’ from The Criterion Collection, ‘BLACK SWAN’ from Fox, ‘TANGLED’ from Disney, ‘KING OF KINGS’ and ‘SOYLENT GREEN’ from Warner, ‘TREME’ from Warner and HBO, ‘INFERNO’ from Blue Underground, ‘FAIR GAME’ from eOne and Summit, ‘DOGTOOTH’ from Kino, ‘EVANGELION 2.22′ from FUNimation and many, many more!

[VIDEO] Tron: Legacy Blu-ray with Disney Second Screen

By Brenden ⋅ March 21, 2011 ⋅ One comment

If you happened to read my review of Disney‘s recent Bambi Blu-ray disc, you might have noticed how taken I was with the Second Screen feature – a downloadable app for either your PC or iPad that essentially provides you with a picture-in-picture experience that you can manipulate and participate in as the film progresses. I think it’s the most unique, best special feature to come to home video in ages. The upcoming Tron: Legacy Blu-ray will be the second Disney disc to include the Second Screen feature. Check out a quick demo in the preview video above. Tron: Legacy and Tron: The Original Classic arrive in stores on April 5th. …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of March 8

By Brenden ⋅ March 8, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This weeks new Blu-ray releases include ‘NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND’ from Disney, ‘THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON ONE’ from Anchor Bay, ‘EXCALIBUR’ from Warner, ‘MORNING GLORY’ from Paramount, ‘INSIDE JOB’ from Sony and many, many more!

Bambi: Diamond Edition Blu-ray Disc Review

By Brenden ⋅ March 8, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Prepare to be stunned by another Disney Diamond Edition Blu-ray. Bambi might be a quiet, unassuming story about forest life but the new high-def version of the film, restored and re-imagined in a clean, vivid presentation is simply astounding! And if you’re not suitably taken aback by the film itself, just wait ’till you get a load of the new and very innovative Disney Second Screen bonus feature! …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of March 1

By Brenden ⋅ March 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This weeks new Blu-ray releases include ’127 HOURS’ from Fox, ‘BAMBI: DIAMOND EDITION’ from Disney, ‘OUT OF SIGHT’ from Universal, ‘DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS’ from Blue Underground, ‘LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS from Fox and many, many more!

The 83rd Oscar Winners on Blu-ray

By Brenden ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Most of the films that took home an Oscar statue are either already available on Blu-ray or have been announced to be released on the format soon ….Continued…