Archive for July, 2011

Blu-rays for the Weekend: Space Movies

Published July 29th, 2011
Apollo 13 BD

Tweet For this week’s Blu-rays for the Weekend we’re focusing on space exploration movies in homage to the final mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. So if you’re stuck for ideas this weekend, why not try out one of the following: Apollo 13 What better way to commemorate the final voyage of the space Shuttle [...]

more...


Pirates of the Caribbean sails onto Blu-ray 3D

Published July 28th, 2011
potc1

Tweet The wait for the treasure is over…. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will hit Blu-ray Disc in a five disc Limited Edition Combo Pack in Europe this September. Including Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and digital copies, as well as an additional Blu-ray disc for special features, this little gem will be a [...]

more...


Star Wars Blu-ray extras previewed in official iPad App

Published July 27th, 2011
Star Wars App

Tweet US iPad owners are now able to experience some of the special features available on the upcoming Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Disc Collection, thanks a new app entitled Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access. Set to hit Europe in August, the app gives users a visual sneak-peak at what they’ll be able to [...]

more...


X-Men: First Class Blu-ray details announced

Published July 26th, 2011
x men charles

Tweet Another of this summer’s most popular films, X-Men: First Class, is making its way to Blu-ray Disc later this year. Set during 1960’s Cold War America, the film tells how Charles Xavier (played by James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Michael Fassbender) originally formed the crime-fighting band of mutants now known as the X-Men, and [...]

more...


Blu-ray Monday Giveaway: Limitless

Published July 25th, 2011
Limitless

Tweet For this week’s Blu-ray Monday we’re giving away a copy of the fast paced action thriller Limitless. Eddie (Bradley Cooper) is suffering from a severe case of writer’s block until he discovers a revolutionary new drug, allowing him to tap his brain’s full potential. His mind opens up and his phenomenal achievements soon catch [...]

more...


Blu-rays for the Weekend: Sport Movies

Published July 22nd, 2011
Bend it like Beckham

Tweet Perhaps you’ve bought a new Blu-ray Disc this week and you can’t wait to unwrap it this weekend? If you’re stuck for ideas we’ve devised a new feature we hope you’ll enjoy reading every Friday. Every week we’ll be providing a brief round-up of some topical BDs to provide some inspiration for your weekend [...]

more...


Blu-ray 3D: A big hit in the U.S.

Published July 21st, 2011
BD3D

Tweet According to a recent report by the IHS Screen Digest, U.S. audiences can’t get enough of Blu-ray 3D Discs, snapping up 3.5 million since the format was first released 12 months ago. Consumers bought 1.75 million  stand alone BD3Ds and a further 1.7 million as part of hardware bundle deals. Citing increased interest in [...]

more...


Rango review rides high on Blu-ray

Published July 20th, 2011
Rango BD

Tweet Last month we revealed that Rango would be riding into town on Blu-ray Disc. Ahead of its UK release on July 25th, the film fanatics at Cinemablend have taken the disc for a spin and given their verdict. One of the key features of the Blu-ray they’re quick to point out is the ‘stellar’ [...]

more...


Thor brings the thunder to Blu-ray this September

Published July 19th, 2011
Thor

Tweet It’s been another superhero filled summer so far in the cinemas, with the likes of the Green Lantern, the X-Men and Captain America taking the world by storm. Another of this year’s comic book heroes, legendary god of thunder Thor, is making his way to Blu-ray Disc later this year, and to whet your [...]

more...


Blu-ray Monday Giveaway – Beyoncé: I Am… World Tour

Published July 18th, 2011
Beyonce BD

Tweet For this week’s Blu-ray Monday we’re giving away a copy of the ultimate arena spectacular Beyoncé: I Am… World Tour. With 108 shows across six continents and a combined audience of 1.1 million, this incredible film captures fantastic footage from numerous performances, edited into one extraordinary concert. Giving viewers a rare glimpse into the [...]

more...