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Articles tagged "blu-ray"News‘Gone With the Wind,’ ‘Star Trek’ remake top latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Nov.09] :. Arguably the most famous motion picture ever made, “Gone With The Wind” (1939), and a rebooting of a science-fiction legend, “Star Trek” (2009), sit atop this week’s... NewsHopper’s ‘Easy Rider’ roars across the Blu-ray highwayby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][21.Oct.09] :. An iconic film from the 1960s, “Easy Rider” (Sony, 1969, $39.95), leads this week’s list of new Blu-ray releases. Stars Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper had to beat on a lot of doors... News‘Snow White,’ ‘Willy Wonka’ lead sterling lineup of new Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][6.Oct.09] :. The landmark Walt Disney production “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (Walt Disney, 1937, $39.99) and the splendid fantasy “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (Warner,...  NewsDazzling ‘Wizard of Oz’ collection leads newest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][30.Sep.09] :. Showcasing one of the most popular movies of all time, “The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition” (Warner, 1939, $84.99) easily tops the parade of new titles...  NewsFollow the high-def Yellow Brick Road to Emerald Cityby Steve Rothaus [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][22.Sep.09] :. “The Wizard of Oz” in high definition: That’s a horse of a different color! MGM’s 1939 Technicolor classic, with dozens of network television airings beginning in 1956, has... NewsMore ‘Star Trek’ movies, TV episodes lead new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][22.Sep.09] :. Continuing the journey to the final frontier, “Star Trek: The Next Generation Movie Collection” (Paramount, $69.99) and “Star Trek — The Original Series: Season Two”... ‘Werewolf’ extras are over the moonby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][22.Sep.09] :. On a new feature-length retrospective documentary titled “Beware the Moon” found on “An American Werewolf in London: Full Moon Edition” (Universal, $20 DVD, $27 Blu-ray),... ‘Wolverine,’ ‘Van Helsing’ top newest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][15.Sep.09] :. A pair of movies starring Hugh Jackman — the superhero saga “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (20th Century Fox, 2009, $39.99) and the horror fantasy “Van Helsing” (Universal,... ‘Silverado’ gallops ahead of latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][9.Sep.09] :. An exhilarating ride into the Old West, “Silverado” (Sony, 1985, $28.95), tops this week’s lengthy list of titles released on Blu-ray. “Silverado” has everything to... ‘Braveheart,’ ‘Gladiator’ fight way to top of latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][1.Sep.09] :. Two Oscar-winning epics, “Braveheart” (Paramount, 1995, $39.99) and “Gladiator” (Paramount, 2000, $39.99), top a nice crop of new titles arriving this week on the Blu-ray... ‘Smallville’ among releases in slim new Blu-ray titles listby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][25.Aug.09] :. It seems fitting that “Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season” (Warner, 2008-09, $79.98) is among the better offerings during a week when the number of new Blu-ray titles are ... well ...... ‘Starman’ shines brightest among latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][11.Aug.09] :. A gentle science-fiction romance, “Starman” (Sony, 1984, $28.95), leads this week’s list of okay but not necessarily spectacular new titles arriving on the Blu-ray high-definition... ‘Race to Witch Mountain,’ ‘Sling Blade’ top new Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][4.Aug.09] :. A science-fiction adventure thriller, “Race to Witch Mountain” (Walt Disney, 2009, $44.99), and a critically acclaimed drama, “Sling Blade” (Miramax/Walt Disney, 1996,... Downey, Foxx make a fine duet in ‘Soloist’by Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][4.Aug.09] :. Has the acting in American movies ever been better? In the fact-based drama “The Soloist” (Paramount Home Entertainment, $30 DVD, $40 Blu-ray), Robert Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, a Los... ‘A River Runs Through It,’ ‘Galactica’ lead newest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][28.Jul.09] :. Director Robert Redford’s lyrical ode to life, “A River Runs Through It” (Sony, 1992, $38.96), and a science-fiction TV favorite, “Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5”... ‘Watchmen’ leads a mundane list of Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][21.Jul.09] :. The offbeat superhero movie “Watchmen” (Warner, 2009, $35.99) is among the less-than-stellar lineup of Blu-ray releases this week. Based on the 12-issue DC comic book series from the... ‘Mad Men’ spins it way to top of new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][14.Jul.09] :. A critically acclaimed television series, “Mad Men: Season Two” (Lionsgate, 2008, $49.99), leads this week’s list of new titles arriving on the high-definition Blu-ray... Spike Lee’s gem ‘Do the Right Thing’ tops latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][30.Jun.09] :. Director Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” (Universal, 1989, $29.98) leads the small list of new titles arriving on Blu-ray this week. When it was released 20 years ago, “Do... ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ leads slim list of new Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][23.Jun.09] :. The romantic comedy “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (Walt Disney/Touchstone, 2009, $39.99) is one of the more appealing films in the leanest week for new Blu-ray releases in several... ‘John Adams,’ ‘The Greatest Game’ lead a stellar list of Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Jun.09] :. One of the best miniseries of all time, “John Adams” (HBO, 2008, $79.98), and a terrific film about a historic golf match, “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (Walt Disney, 2005,... ‘Woodstock: 40th Anniversary,’ ‘Gran Torino’ top new Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][9.Jun.09] :. A documentary classic, “Woodstock: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition” (Warner, 1970, $69.99),” and an absorbing Clint Eastwood film, “Gran Torino”... ‘Glory,’ ‘Defiance’ lead list of latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][2.Jun.09] :. A pair of stirring human dramas set in different wars — “Glory” (Sony, 1989, $28.95) and “Defiance” (Paramount, 2008, $39.99) — are among the best of the new... Secrets of ‘Revolutionary Road’ revealedby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][2.Jun.09] :. New DVD releases due in stores on Tuesday: “Revolutionary Road”: On the audio commentary track accompanying his film, director Sam Mendes states that his first cut was much more... ‘Field of Dreams,’ two other sports films top Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][27.May.09] :. A trio of memorable sports movies — “Field of Dreams” (Universal, 1989, $29.98), “Cinderella Man” (Universal, 2005, $29.98) and “Seabiscuit” (Universal,... ‘Valkyrie,’ ‘Terminator 2,’ ‘Bug’s Life’ among latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][19.May.09] :. The World War II thriller “Valkyrie” (MGM/20th Century Fox, 2008, $39.99), the science-fiction classic “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (Lionsgate, 1991, $29.99) and the animated... First six ‘Star Trek’ movies get beamed up to Blu-rayby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][19.May.09] :. Every reboot of a longstanding movie franchise brings a home video component, and “Star Trek” is no exception. With the new film currently drawing huge theater crowds, Paramount Pictures... ‘Trek’ movies, Eastwood, more Bond lead a Blu-ray bonanzaby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][12.May.09] :. The first six “Star Trek” movies, a Clint Eastwood Western classic and two more James Bond adventures are among a starship-load of impressive titles landing on Blu-ray this... Travolta musicals, Hanks’ ‘Big’ lead latest Blu-ray partyby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][5.May.09] :. A pair of memorable musicals starring John Travolta, “Grease” (Paramount, 1978, $39.99) and “Saturday Night Fever” (Paramount, 1977, $39.99), and a delightful Tom Hanks... Original “Star Trek’ leads latest titles to Blu-ray frontierby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][27.Apr.09] :. An absolute knockout edition of “Star Trek - The Original Series: Season One” (Paramount, 1966-67, $118.00) tops the latest list of titles arriving on Blu-ray this week. CBS and... ‘X-Men Trilogy,’ ‘Frost/Nixon’ lead new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][21.Apr.09] :. The comic-book inspired “X-Men Trilogy” (20th Century Fox, $79.98) and the real-life inspired “Frost/Nixon” (Universal, 2008, $39.98) top the latest titles to arrive on the... A&E’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ tops latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][14.Apr.09] :. The best film adaptation ever of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” (A&E, 1995, $49.95) leads the list of new titles arriving this week on the Blu-ray high definition... ‘Doubt,’ sc-fi remake leads avalanche of new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][7.Apr.09] :. The absorbing drama “Doubt” (Miramax/Disney, 2008, $34.99) and a makeover of the science-fiction classic “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (20th Century Fox, 2008, $39.99) top a... ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ vintage musicals lead Blu-ray paradeby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][30.Mar.09] :. The Oscar-winning Best Picture “Slumdog Millionaire” (20th Century Fox, 2008, $39.99) and a trio of classic musicals top the list of movies arriving on the high-definition Blu-ray format... ‘Quantum of Solace,’ other Bond sagas top Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][24.Mar.09] :. The latest James Bond film, “Quantum of Solace” (MGM, 2008, $39.99), and four other 007 adventures lead the lineup of this week’s new Blu-ray titles. Daniel Craig is back for his... ‘Quo Vadis,’ ‘The Robe’ lead latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Mar.09] :. A pair of biblical-inspired epics - “Quo Vadis” (Warner, 1951, $28.99) and “The Robe” (20th Century Fox, 1953, $34.98) - lead this week’s release of Blu-ray... ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Batman Anthology’ lead the way for newest Blu-raysby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][10.Mar.09] :. A wondrous animated classic - “Pinocchio” (Walt Disney, 1940, $35.99) - and a nifty superhero collection - “The Batman Anthology” (Warner, 1989-97, $129.95) - top the lineup... ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ ‘Chihuahua’ lead new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][3.Mar.09] :. Two vastly different films - the disturbing Oscar-winning “The Silence of the Lambs” (MGM, 1991, $34.99) and the family-friendly “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (Walt Disney, 2008,... ‘The French Connection’ tops latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][24.Feb.09] :. An Oscar-winning action thriller, “The French Connection” (20th Century Fox, 1971, $34.98), leads the modest list of titles arriving on Blu-ray this week. Gene Hackman plays... Clint Eastwood’s firstborn for ‘08 hits the shelvesby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][17.Feb.09] :. The first of two films released in 2008 directed by Clint Eastwood, “Changeling” didn’t do as well at the box office as “Gran Torino,” which has become one of... ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ ‘Gandhi’ lead newest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Feb.09] :. Two Academy Award Best Picture winners, “Kramer vs. Kramer” (Sony, 1979, $28.95) and “Gandhi” (Sony, 1982, $28.95), lead a short but rather stellar list of movies released on... ‘Amadeus, ‘ Raging Bull’ top bevy of latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][10.Feb.09] :. The Academy Award-winning “Amadeus” (Warner, 1984, $35.99) and the gritty boxing biopic “Raging Bull” (1980, MGM, $39.98) lead a lengthy list of titles arriving on Blu-ray... Peter Sellers’ ‘Being There’ leads latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][4.Feb.09] :. Spotlighting one of Peter Sellers’ most memorable performances, “Being There” (Warner, 1979, $28.99) tops the list of new titles arriving on Blu-ray this week. Sellers plays... ‘Bourne Trilogy,’ ‘Groundhog Day’ lead Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][27.Jan.09] :. An action-packed collection, “The Bourne Trilogy” (Universal, $94.98), and a classic comedy, “Groundhog Day” (Sony, 1993, $28.95), top this week’s impressive list of... ‘King Kong,’ ‘The Notebook’ top list of latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][20.Jan.09] :. An enthralling new take on an old classic, “King Kong” (Universal, 2005, $29.98), and an endearing love story, “The Notebook” (Warner, 2004, $39.99), lead the parade of this... ‘Appaloosa’ gallops far ahead of latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][13.Jan.09] :. Who says nobody knows how to make a Western anymore? Ed Harris does, and he proves it with “Appaloosa” (New Line, 2008, $35.99), which tops the list of Blu-ray titles released this... ‘Friday Night Lights’ outshines latest Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][6.Jan.09] :. The absorbing high school football drama “Friday Night Lights” (Universal, 2004, $29.98) easily tops this week’s list of new Blu-ray titles. Billy Bob Thornton is outstanding as... 2008 was a very good year on DVDby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][30.Dec.08] :. In 2008, VHS finally died for good, DVD sales flattened and Sony’s Blu-ray format bested Toshiba’s rival HD-DVD in the war for the next-generation high-definition media. In increasing... New ‘Mummy’ film, ‘Mamma Mia!’ head latest Blu-ray paradeby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][16.Dec.08] :. A different twist on an old legend, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” (Universal, 2008, $39.98), and an energetic musical that drew mixed reviews, “Mamma Mia! The Movie”... Classic films get classy treatment on DVDby Randy A. Salas [Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT)][16.Dec.08] :. Orson Welles once said, “Every performance is better in black and white,” according to confidant Peter Bogdanovich. “There is something about black and white,” Bogdanovich... ‘The Dark Knight’ hovers high above newest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][9.Dec.08] :. “The Dark Knight” (Warner, 2008, $35.99), the best Batman movie ever made and easily one of the top films of the year, leads the list of this week’s Blu-ray releases. The... Blu-ray offers plenty of movies for the holidaysby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][3.Dec.08] :. If you haven’t done it yet, this is the holiday season to take the leap into Blu-ray, the high-definition DVD format that offers both stunning picture and sound quality. Making it even easier... Classic ‘Casablanca’ leads bevy of new Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][1.Dec.08] :. In a week filled with new Blu-ray releases, a 66-year-old production that is arguably the most popular movie ever made stands at the top of the list. “Casablanca: Ultimate Collector’s... Will Smith’s ‘Hancock’ soars above latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][25.Nov.08] :. Will Smith shines in the off-beat superhero tale “Hancock” (Sony, 2008, $39.95), which tops the list of titles arriving on Blu-ray this week. Smith plays the title character John... Will this be a Blu-ray Christmas? The new generation of DVD player beckonsby Aaron Barnhart [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][20.Nov.08] :. Feb. 19, 2008, was supposed to be a watershed day in the history of home entertainment. That was the day consumers could finally march into stores and buy the next generation of DVD player with... ‘Tropic Thunder,’ ‘The Universe’ top list of latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Nov.08] :. A marvelously zany comedy, “Tropic Thunder” (DreamWorks, 2008, $39.99), and a dazzling documentary series, “The Universe: Season One” (A&E, 2007, $79.95), lead this... ‘Apes’ collection, holiday classic top latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][4.Nov.08] :. A legendary science-fiction film and its sequels and a holiday classic lead the list of Blu-ray titles arriving Tuesday in the DVD high-definition format. Anchoring the “Planet of the Apes... ‘Hulk’: Nice effort, but not incredibleby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][22.Oct.08] :. This past summer’s reboot of the Marvel Comics mainstay “The Incredible Hulk” earned $134 million in the United States, which is only two million more than Ang Lee’s... Vintage Bond films, ‘Hulk’ top latest Blu-ray titlesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][21.Oct.08] :. Agent 007 swings back into action with six vintage James Bond movies appearing on Blu-ray for the first time to top the list of titles arriving this week in the DVD high-definition... Indiana Jones leads impressive list of new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][13.Oct.08] :. He’s older and sporting a bit of grey, but Harrison Ford proves he can still deliver in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (Paramount, 2008, $39.99), which tops a... ‘Omen,’ Harryhaussen collections top new Blu-ray releasesby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][7.Oct.08] :. Two impressive collections - one based on Biblical prophecy and the other showcasing the work of a legendary special effects wizard - lead the parade of titles arriving this week on Blu-ray. They are... |
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