Archive for the ‘3D’ Category

Blu-ray Monday Giveaway: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Published September 5th, 2011
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  In July, we brought you the news that Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, was setting sail on Blu-ray and BD 3D. This week we’re giving you a chance to win your very own copy courtesy of our weekly Blu-ray Monday competition. The hugely popular, fourth instalment in the Pirates of the Caribbean [...]

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Blu-ray still on a winning streak in Germany

Published September 1st, 2011
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Research carried out by the GfK Group, one of the largest market research companies in the world, has revealed that Blu-ray sales continue to rise in Germany and across Europe. German consumers snapped up seven million Blu-rays in the first half of 2011 (an increase of two million on the figure last year) while throughout [...]

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The Green Lantern flies onto Blu-ray

Published August 31st, 2011
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Warner Brothers has announced it will release two versions of the action packed superhero flick Green Lantern throughout Europe on Blu-ray Disc come 17th October. The first will soar onto a 3D combo pack with BD3D copy of the theatrical release and BD, DVD and Digital copy of an extended cut not released in cinemas. [...]

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Blu-rays for the Weekend: Animals

Published August 19th, 2011
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With The Rise of the Planet of the Apes landing a top spot at the box office this week, we’re focusing on animal themed films. So if you’re stuck for ideas this weekend, why not try out one of the following: Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Collection What better way to get into the [...]

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DEG reports rising Blu-ray sales

Published August 17th, 2011
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A report published by the Digital Entertainment Group has shown that while overall home entertainment spending in the US fell in the last year, sales of Blu-ray discs are on the rise. The Digital Entertainment Group is a body made up of 70 companies such as Walt Disney, Time Warner and Samsung. Its mid-year home [...]

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Thor BD trailer shows off special features

Published August 10th, 2011
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Following the news last month that Thor would be released on Blu-ray this September, we thought we’d share with you Marvel’s brand new trailer. The two minute teaser previews deleted and behind the scenes footage from the Thor movie but it also give you a sneak peak at the highly anticipated The Avengers movie. The [...]

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Pirates of the Caribbean sails onto Blu-ray 3D

Published July 28th, 2011
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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 welcome [...]

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

Published July 21st, 2011
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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 3D [...]

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Disney grants Beauty and the Beast one wish – a Blu-ray 3D makeover

Published June 21st, 2011
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The latest news from Walt Disney Pictures is sure to excite fans of its classic animations – this autumn, Beauty and the Beast will be given a Blu-ray 3D makeover. The 3D Diamond Edition will feature all the materials from 2010’s 2D Diamond Edition – two Blu-ray Discs and a DVD copy of the movie [...]

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Disney confirms Blu-ray release for The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D

Published June 15th, 2011
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Disney has announced that it is planning to bring the all-new 3D version of Tim Burton’s classic animated tale The Nightmare Before Christmas to Blu-ray this summer. The film that took over 100 people three years to complete is undoubtedly one of Disney’s underdog success stories. The macabre tail based on a ghoulish blend of [...]

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