Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Next week the annual IFA conference will take place in Berlin. IFA is the world’s leading business event for consumer electronics and home appliances products and this year it will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Attracting industry representatives from all over the world, this trade event serves as a global information [...]
Archive for August, 2010
Blu-ray Disc Association to attend this year’s IFA conference in Berlin
Published August 31st, 2010Blu-ray Monday Giveaway: Kick-Ass
Published August 31st, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] This week, despite being a day late due to the UK’s bank holiday, we’re giving away one of 2010’s hottest films so far, Matthew Vaughn’s tongue-in-cheek, superhero send-up Kick-Ass. Based on the popular comic by Mark Millar, who also wrote Sin City and 300, Kick-Ass arrived in cinemas in spring [...]
Star Wars Saga finally available on Blu-ray Disc next autumn
Published August 27th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Its official‚Ķ a box set of all six Special Edition Star Wars films will arrive in full Blu-ray glory next autumn. At the Star Wars Celebration V convention in Orlando last week George Lucas said “Blu-ray is the absolute best way to experience Star Wars at home” adding: “The films [...]
Toy Story 3 heading to Blu-ray
Published August 26th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Great news for animation fans ‚Äì Disney has confirmed that Toy Story 3, now the highest grossing animated film of all time, will be released on Blu-ray Disc before Christmas. Better still, it comes loaded with special features exclusive to Blu-ray. Featurettes include Roundin’ Up A Western Opening and Goodbye [...]
Blu-ray home cinema system review: Samsung HT-C6200 2.1
Published August 25th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Home cinema systems are increasing in popularity, and when they include a Blu-ray Disc player, the experience couldn’t be better. One of the latest to come onto the market is the Samsung HT-C6200 2.1 Blu-ray home cinema system and Pocket-Lint’s review highlights its key benefits. Priced at £400, this system [...]
Blu-ray Monday Giveaway: Sherlock
Published August 23rd, 2010Tweet  [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] This week we are giving away Sherlock, the critically acclaimed contemporary remake of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale.   Lead by Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock and Martin Freeman as Dr Watson, this fast paced drama is full of wit, humour and anticipation.  Crimes are uncovered under the backdrop of 21st century [...]
Blu-ray movies on the go with Samsung’s first portable Blu-ray 3D Player
Published August 19th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Samsung has announced its first portable Blu-ray 3D Player, which allows you to watch your favourite Blu-ray Discs on the move, or 3D movies when connected to a 3D TV. The BD-C8000 has built in Wi-Fi, a 10.3-inch screen and a three hour battery life.  Priced at $499, it is [...]
Next generation Karate Kid chops its way onto Blu-ray
Published August 18th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] A few weeks ago we covered the Blu-ray Disc release of the original Karate Kid. Now Sony Pictures has announced that the remake, currently in cinemas across the world and starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith, will be released on BD this October. The film follows the much-loved original story [...]
THX and BluFocus launch Blu-ray 3D certification
Published August 17th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] THX has this week announced a new certification for Blu-ray 3D that has been jointly developed with BluFocus, one of the Blu-ray Disc Association’s official testing labs. The certification will measure 3D picture quality, interoperability and the physiological effects of 3D. Discs that meet the criteria will be able to [...]
Blu-ray Monday Giveaway: Rocky
Published August 16th, 2010Tweet [tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] To celebrate the cinematic release of The Expendables, we are giving away cult classic Rocky, the movie that propelled Sylvester Stallone into movie stardom. One of cinema’s greatest sporting icons, Rocky Balboa’s journey from ‘zero to hero’ begins in the 1977 classic, which won Oscars for Best Picture and Best [...]
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