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Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter 3 and 4 announced

Published July 21, 2010 Entertainment , Movies , New releases 1 Comment
Tags: BD Live, Blu-ray, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, New releases, special features

Avid Harry Potter fans will be pleased with the latest announcement from Warner Home Video that Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire are to be released on Blu-ray Disc.

These Ultimate editions are jammed packed with special features, including parts three and four respectively of the eight-hour documentary ‘Creating the World of Harry Potter’, which will ultimately span across all eight Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Discs. Part three looks at the creatures from the series, while part four examines the sound and music. BD-Live content is also promised for both films.

Other collectable bonus content from the Ultimate Editions includes character cards, books with over 40 pages of behind-the-scenes material, and lenticular cards.

The Ultimate Editions are due for release on October 4. The HDRoom has more details.

New demo disc shows full potential of Blu-ray Disc

Published November 10, 2009 BD Live , Entertainment , Industry / trade news , Marketing , Movies , New releases , Technology Leave a Comment
Tags: BD Live, Blu-ray, Fast & Furious, Harry Potter, HDTV, Public Enemies, Star Trek, The Hangover, Transformers, Up, video

A new demo disc showcasing all aspects of Blu-ray Disc has made its way across Europe. The disc consists of a five-minute promotional trailer extolling all the virtues of BD, including comparisons of the video and audio quality with DVD, examples of interactive BD-Live content and information on how Blu-ray technology works.

The video is illustrated with scenes from some of this year’s most anticipated BD releases, including Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek, Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Fast & Furious, Public Enemies, The Hangover and Up. The message is clear: without Blu-ray Disc, your HDTV is just a TV.

The video, available to view below (make sure you click HD!), is an important promotional asset that is available to retailers and all BDA member and contributor companies to host on their websites and for use in store.

All I want for Christmas is…

Published October 12, 2009 Entertainment , Movies , New releases , Retail news 1 Comment
Tags: Angels and Demons, Benjamin Button, Blu-ray, Bruno, Christmas, Dirty Dancing, Edge of Love, Fight Club, Ghost, Ghostbusters, Gifts, Harry Potter, Ice Age 3, Inglourious Basterds, Mamma Mia, New releases, Night at the Museum 2, Revolutionary Road, Snow White, Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, The Hangover, The Proposal, Transformers

With the festive season fast approaching the Blu-ray Disc Association has compiled a list of some of the hottest Blu-ray Discs this Christmas.

In its recent report, Futuresource predicted European sales of Blu-ray Discs would reach 31m by the end of 2009. Blu-ray movies are an ideal stocking filler and with the selection of releases available, Christmas shoppers across Europe can be sure to find something to suit everyone. Our recommendations include films that can be enjoyed by the whole family as well as titles to keep the man or woman in your life entertained over the festive period.

Best Sellers
Star Trek (Paramount)
Bruno (Universal)
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Fox)
Angels & Demons (Sony)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (WB)

Best for Men
Fight Club: 10th Anniversary Edition (Fox)
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (Paramount)
Terminator Salvation (Sony)
Inglourious Basterds (Universal)
The Hangover (WB)

Best for Women
Dirty Dancing (Lionsgate)
The Edge of Love (Lionsgate)
The Proposal (Disney)
Revolutionary Road (Paramount)
Ghost (Paramount)

Best for the Family
Night at the Museum 2 (Fox)
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (WB)
Snow White (Disney)
Ghostbusters (Sony)
Mamma Mia (Universal)

If you need any more information on these titles, or other new releases hitting stores before Christmas, then do get in touch with us in the comments or via email.