My next upgrade from the DVD collection has been announced for October 26th … ’cause, honestly, how can I not have “Alien” and “Aliens” in high definition. Time to start saving my pennies!!!
Blu-Ray
Dr. Who-Definition!
Needless to say, I am pretty damned excited about this. I am sure that Dr. Phibes is too … after his visit from Santa this past year. The release date is February 2nd … less than one month away!!!
Happiest Day of the Year
November 10 is gonna be an excellent day!!!
And yes, I do realized the contradiction of posting about bloody horror in one post and fluffy animation in the next.
When-Oh-When?
Announced initially for May 19th, there is still no word when one of my favorite-est Pixar movies will make it’s high definition debut.
Next Week: Watchmen Blu-ray!!!
So … how excited am I getting about the Blu-ray release of “Watchmen?”
Pretty. Damn. Excited.
Not only will the disc be the director’s cut of the film … it will also include Maximum Movie Mode (which plays the movie along with a video presentation by director Zack Snyder, and includes behind-the-scenes footage, comic comparisons, trivia, etc.).
Three Quickies
1. The H1N1 scare at work ended up being just that … a scare. We found out on Tuesday that the co-worker didn’t have to go get tested after all. Makes me wonder why she told us that she was being tested in the first place.
2. I finished up Season One of “True Blood” and it was really awesome. I am now on to reading the second of the Southern Vampire Mysteries books, “Living Dead in Dallas.”
3. Being smitten really sucks … and I mean REALLY SUCKS.
True Blood-iness
In what little free time I have, I’ve been watching the first season of the HBO series of “True Blood” … and it’s pretty damn awesome.
It also doesn’t hurt that there is some pretty nice eye candy in the show as well.
For the record: Sam Merlotte wins out over Jason Stackhouse … hands down!
Sam Merlotte (Played by Sam Trammell)
Jason Stackhouse (Played by Ryan Kwanten)
Out Today!!!
Upcoming Blu-ray
Ah, yes! Here’s some upcoming Blu-ray discs of interest that I have already pre-ordered.
“Zodiac” Director’s Cut (Available January 27th)
Looks like all the special features will be presented in HD!
And yeah … this will make the third time I have bought “Zodiac.”
“Donnie Darko” Collector’s Edition (Available February 10th)
Includes the Theatrical and Director’s Cuts!
“The Venture Brothers: Season Three” (Available March 24th)
Includes a soundtrack cd exclusive to the Blu-ray release!
High-Definition Donnie!
Whoo! Coming in February of 2009 “Donnie Darko” with get hi-def treatment with a “Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray. From the specs that have been released so far, it looks like the disc will have both the original theatrical version and the director’s cut. Hopefully there will be some sweet new extras as well!
Go, Speed Racer!
I know I am gonna get smacked for saying this, but … “Speed Racer” totally rocked!!! I am not saying this just ’cause the cute Emile Hirsch is in it either. The plot is solid and not totally stupid like some kid oriented films can be. The acting is totally solid ’cause the cast is a pretty awesome ensemble of folks. Kids will love this film (especially the boys) and it’s good enough that I think most adults will like it too. Plus … the movie looks utterly spectacular on Blu-ray. “Speed Racer” is mindless movie eye candy of the highest order!
The Eye Candy Edition
“The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series” 6 DVD Set
(Coming January 2009!!!)
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
(Look at those arms!!!)
“Casino Royale” Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray
(In stores next week!!!)
Mark Sceurman of “Weird U.S.”
(ZOMG!!!)
And Now …
I have upgraded!!!