Miike’s Audition Special-Edition Blu-ray Disc in October

Back in 2003, I introduced this film to my friends. They’ve never forgiven me. Takashi Miike’s Audition is terrifying. It’s the story of a widower (Ryo Ishibashi) who holds “auditions” for a new girlfriend and winds up hooking up with a beautiful psychopath (Eihi Shiina). The last few scenes will scar you for life. Don’t say I didn’t warn you… …Continued…

Marantz Releases High-end BD/SACD Player in Japan

Marantz Releases High-end BD/SACD Player in Japan http://bit.ly/K4GJB #bluray #tech

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen To Get Shifting Aspect Ratios and Longer Cut on Blu-ray?

By brenden ⋅ June 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I’m not trying to stir up shit here. This just seems like common sense to me. Though it’s not even in cinemas yet, all signs are pointing to the eventual Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-ray release getting The Dark Knight treatment: aspect ratios that shift between 1.78:1 and 2.4:1 to approximate the theatrical experience of watching the film in IMAX. Michael Bay, outspoken Blu-ray enthusiast, shot four scenes with an IMAX camera and rendered the CGI robots in 4K resolution - a first for this style of special effect - to take advantage of the stupidly large 53ft tall screen. According to the director, those high-res scenes play longer in the IMAX cut of the film, shafting those poor souls who only experience the 35mm version out of a further few minutes of manic robot action. It only stands to reason that this cut will be the director’s preferred version to appear on Blu-ray as well, shifting IMAX ratios intact, no doubt shafting DVD purchasers out of the extended cut as well.

Michael Bay posted this statement on his official forum Sunday night: …Continued…

Live-action Dragonball Evolution Prepares to Assault Your Senses on Blu-ray

By brenden ⋅ May 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I remember a time, years ago, when I considered checking out the animated Dragonball series. A lot of my friends were going on about how amazing it was and how, if I was any kind of real anime fan I would sit my ass down and watch all the episodes from the beginning. Luckily for me, I didn’t end up becoming a fan (read: too lazy to get through it all) and therefore harbour no ill-will toward Fox’s much-maligned live-action adaptation, Dragonball Evolution, outside of the criminally poor-use of Chow Yun Fat in yet another of Hollywood’s mass-market martial-arts film (I guess I should really take that up with his agent or manager - ARE YOU LISTENING GUYS? HARD BOILED? THE KILLER? A BETTER TOMORROW? BRING THE REAL CHOW BACK!!)

The Last Guy not on his last mission: DLC, Trophies & Blu-ray hits Japan

The Last Guy not on his last mission: DLC, Trophies & Blu-ray hits Japan http://snurl.com/i78ql

GOJIRA! The Original Godzilla, King of the Monsters stomps onto Blu-ray this September

By brenden ⋅ May 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

GOJIRA!!! The King of the Monsters is set to wear his High-Def crown this September

Panasonic’s portable Blu-ray player previewed in Japan

Panasonic’s portable Blu-ray player previewed in Japan … http://snurl.com/chkbn [www.engadgethd.com]

Mamoru Oshii’s Anime The Sky Crawlers Comes to Blu-ray

By brenden ⋅ December 11, 2008 ⋅ One comment

If you loved Mamoru Oshii’s anime classic Ghost in the Shell, you’ll no doubt have to order a copy of his latest hit, The Sky Crawlers when it comes to Blu-ray February 25, 2009

Blu-ray Surpasses DVD in Japan…

Blu-ray Surpasses DVD in Japan … http://snipurl.com/7pme4 [www_blu-ray_com]

Mitsubishi Releases Blu-ray DV…

Mitsubishi Releases Blu-ray DVR in Japan … http://snipurl.com/7o4z6 [www_blu-ray_com]