Apr 19
Couple of quick bits in the world of sci-fi movies on DVD and Blu-ray. James Cameron’s Avatar hits store shelves this Thursday, April 22, on Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S. and Canada. This initial release, timed to coincide with Earth Day, will include just the theatrical 2D version of the film without any on-disc special features. Come November, expect additional releases with the extras, bonus features, etc. For those that want a copy before the fall, the movie is available for pre-order from Amazon.com
and other retailers; suggested retail price is about $40 (Blu-ray).
Star Wars on Blu-ray?
In other news, fresh rumors of an upcoming Star Wars release on Blu-ray came from the C2E2 comic book convention in Chicago this last weekend. According to IGN, Steve Sansweet, Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm, said that a set of all six Star Wars movies on hi-def Blu-ray is in the works, but provided no specifics as to when it will be available. As quoted by IGN:
We have been at work for a couple of years working on—I won’t call it the Ultimate Set because we keep finding stuff—but, a very full set of all six movies on Blu-ray with lots of extra material. We’re finding all kinds of scenes from dailies that have never been seen before. Beyond all of those things that you know about… there are some real treasures.”
As details unfold, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Via VideoETA
Tagged with: AVATAR • Blu-ray • DVD • sci-fi movies • Star Wars
Jan 13
This week we have a few new sci-fi goodies to be found on video shelves, including the festival-favorite Moon, an update to a great anime classic Ghost in the Shell, plus the animated Transformers: Season 2, Volume 2.
Moon
Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), alone with the moon base’s watchful computer Gerty (voiced by Kevin Spacey), is close to finishing his 3-year contract with Lunar Industries when seeming disaster strikes. More of a drama than a traditional sci-fi action flick, director Duncan Jones tackles the psychological impact of isolation, along with a few additional twists, in this low-budget film.
Available from Amazon.com
and other retailers. Retail price $37.95 (Blu-ray)
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Tagged with: Blu-ray • DVD • Ghost in the Shell • Moon • sci-fi movies
Dec 01
Terminator Salvation Director's Cut on Blu-ray
Terminators and dinosaurs invade the video shelves this week as Terminator Salvation, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and other movies and television shows come out on DVD and Blu-ray.
Terminator Salvation
The latest installment in the Terminator series follows John Conner (Christian Bale) as resistance leader in the aftermath of Judgment Day. The machines have taken over, and Skynet is working to terminate mankind. Director McG tries to bring new life to the Terminator movie series with satisfying results. The Director’s Cut edition includes both the theatrical and direct cut versions on Blu-ray, a digital version of the theater release, plus bonus features that include story-board comparisons, Terminator mythology timeline, Terminator Salvation Official Movie Prequel Digital Comic Issue #1, video archive, and more.
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Tagged with: Blu-ray • DVD • MST3K • Night at the Museum • sci-fi movies • Terminator • Terminator Salvation
Nov 18
Star Trek XI on Blu-ray
Hitting the video shelves this week come several familiar faces, including Captain Kirk, Commander Taggert, and John Crichton.
Star Trek
The big release for the week has to be Star Trek XI, director J.J. Abrams re-imaging/ re-boot of the classic sci-fi television and movie series from Gene Roddenberry. Starring Chris Pine as a young Captain Kirk, the story follows the development of the Enterprise crew in an alternate reality scenario where Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan from the future, goes back in time to change the course of history for the Federation.
Available from Amazon.com
and other retailers. Retail price $39.99 (Blu-ray 3-disc)
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Tagged with: Blu-ray • DVD • Farscape • Galaxy Quest • sci-fi movies • Star Trek
Nov 02
Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 1
New to DVD and Blu-ray this week comes Star Wars The Clone Wars: The Complete Season One
. The set includes all 22 episodes from the first season, behind-the scenes features, 64-page production journal with original sketches and artist notes, and more. The Blu-ray version also includes an exclusive Jedi Temple Archives, with a database of early test animation, concept art and 3-D turnarounds.
Available from Amazon.com and other retailers. Retail price $59.99 (Blu-ray)
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Tagged with: Blu-ray • Clone Wars • DVD • sci-fi tv • Star Wars
Couple of quick bits in the world of sci-fi movies on DVD and Blu-ray. James Cameron’s Avatar hits store shelves this Thursday, April 22, on Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S. and Canada. This initial release, timed to coincide with Earth Day, will include just the theatrical 2D version of the film without any on-disc special features. Come November, expect additional releases with the extras, bonus features, etc. For those that want a copy before the fall, the movie is available for pre-order from Amazon.com
