tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:03:23 +0000Reviews3D ReviewsDVD ReviewsGiveawayshttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)Blogger503125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-5857412442627714205Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:14:00 +00002011-12-16T13:06:53.517-07:00ReviewsDisc Size: 11.3 GBRuntime: 25 Mins.Region: AThe Video‘Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. While the quality of the animation is slightly weaker than the actual films, this special does look quite impressive in high-definition.Like with most animated material, colors are rich and vibrant throughout. The level of detail is also http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/12/ice-age-mammoth-christmas-special-blu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-8050424203082540516Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:52:00 +00002011-09-26T10:14:49.644-06:00Release Date: 9/13/2011TV-Rating: TV-14Region: ABCThe Video“Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season” features a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation for all 22 episodes of the season. Having seen the previous seasons on Blu-ray, I knew what to expect, and it does not disappoint.The show has a dark and gritty look, and it looks absolutely fantastic in high-definition. Detail is excellent and http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/09/supernatural-complete-sixth-season-blu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-3503839209067850751Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:17:00 +00002011-09-19T11:45:02.765-06:00For a goulish good time, catch Rosebud, B-Dawg, Buddah, Budderball, and Mudbud in their all-new Halloween-themed movie available on Blu-ray combo pack this week (9/20/11)! SPOOKY BUDDIES continues the overwhelmingly popular franchise that features the adorable talking puppies, with action, laughs, and fast-paced adventure.Buddies Are Back!Bdawg Released the Halloween HoundTo Order From Amazon.comhttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/09/for-goulish-good-time-catch-rosebud-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-6926003169149444016Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:48:00 +00002011-08-18T07:31:55.277-06:003D ReviewsReviewsRelease Date: August 9th, 2011 Film Rating: PGRegion: ABCThe Video ‘Mars Needs Moms’ debuts on Blu-ray 3D with a 1080p MVC video presentation and Blu-ray 2D with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. As expected, the film looks quite fantastic in both viewing modes. Viewing the film in high-definition is the obvious choice. The upgrade is huge, with a notable improvement in details and http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/08/mars-needs-moms-3d-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-1625965706969864493Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:39:00 +00002011-06-24T03:34:09.441-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: June 7th, 2011Disc Size: 30.4 GBFilm Size: 29.2 GBFilm Rating: RRegion: AThe Video‘Death at a Funeral’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. The 2007 film looks fantastic in high-definition and thankfully the print is in great condition, free of any damage or dirt and specks.The overall clarity is impressive and makes for an obvious improvement from standard http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/06/death-at-funeral-2007-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-7609809173952270713Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +00002011-06-24T01:51:39.307-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: June 7th, 2011Disc Size: 38.4 GBFilm Size: 37.7 GBFilm Rating: UnratedRegion: AThe Video‘Original Sin’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. The video presentation is certainly a mixed bag, but I wouldn’t put the blame on the transfer for the issues as the high-def encode appears to be quite healthy.The film is 10 years old, so I expected some slight aging, http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/06/original-sin-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-8793946289110412943Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:01:00 +00002011-06-12T22:53:08.548-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: June 14th, 2011Blu-ray Disc Size: 28.9 GBFilm Rating: PG-13Region: ABCTrailer:Red Riding Hood is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Download 6/14!The Video ‘Red Riding Hood’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation, featuring both cuts of the film via seamless branching. I found the clarity of the film to always be great, you won’t ever http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/06/red-riding-hood-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-2074029842993974718Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:29:00 +00002011-06-10T08:51:45.095-06:003D ReviewsReviewsRelease Date: June 7th, 2011Disc Size: 11.6 GBFilm Size: 10.1 GBRating: Not RatedRegion: ABCThe Video‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011: The 3D Experience’ comes to Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray on one disc via a 1080p MVC video presentation. I was very surprised when this was announced for Blu-ray 3D release, but the more 3D content the better, and this one is particularly easy on the eyes.The models are http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/06/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-2011-3d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-2238312451948934215Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 +00002011-05-24T04:19:01.369-06:003D ReviewsReviewsRelease Date: May 24th, 2011Film Rating: GRegion: ABCThe Video'Gnomeo & Juliet' comes to Blu-ray 3D with a 1080p MVC video presentation, and Blu-ray 2D with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. Both high-def versions of the film are included on separate discs in this 3-disc combo pack.The Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D releases feature a sharp video presentation that makes for some pretty nice demo http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/gnomeo-juliet-3d-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-8523847323851922885Thu, 12 May 2011 05:50:00 +00002011-05-24T02:09:30.061-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: May 10th, 2011Disc Size: 18.0 GBFilm Size: 17.4 GBFilm Rating: PGRegion: AThe Video‘Straight Talk’ comes to Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. This is another licensed release from Mill Creek Entertainment. After reviewing their Blu-ray release for ‘Big Business,’ I felt quite confident going into this release that the presentation would be nice.The film looks quitehttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/straight-talk-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-6227661731528399798Tue, 03 May 2011 05:22:00 +00002011-05-03T05:27:44.631-06:003D ReviewsReviewsRelease Date: April 5th, 2011Film Ratings: PGRegion: ABCThe Video‘Tron: The Original Classic' debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. The unique look of the film looks interesting in high-definition, certainly dated, but expected considering the lack of technology we have now.The video presentation for the original classic was actually better than I anticipated. The upgrade http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/trontron-legacy-2-movie-collection-3d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-8723272939658244863Tue, 03 May 2011 05:00:00 +00002011-05-03T05:48:38.103-06:003D ReviewsReviewsRelease Date: April 5th, 2011Film Ratings: PGRegion: ABCThe Video‘Tron: Legacy’ debuts on Blu-ray 3D with a 1080p MVC video presentation, as well as a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation for the 2D version of the film. The 2D and 3D version feature the same impressive level of detail, in one of the best looking films to hit Blu-ray in 2011. The film is extremely heavy on special effects, but it http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/tron-legacy-3d-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-6568196233282149444Sun, 01 May 2011 04:30:00 +00002011-05-01T01:55:10.136-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: May 10th, 2011Disc Size: 19.0 GBFilm Size: 18.4 GBFilm Rating: PGRegion: AThe Video‘Big Business’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation via this licensed release by Mill Creek Entertainment. I was a bit worried about this release, as I do with most licensed releases. Thankfully, Mill Creek Entertainment has done quite a good job with this presentation.The filmhttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/big-business-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-1220865528664030100Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:19:00 +00002011-04-14T21:57:26.562-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 22.9 GBFilm Size: 19.4 GBFilm Rating: RRegion: AThe Video‘Scream 3’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. Previous ‘Scream’ films looked somewhat soft on Blu-ray as they did on previous home video releases. The same can be said about the look for ‘Scream 3,’ but it does have some sharp impressive moments throughout.Colors are http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/scream-3-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-350048819729438890Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +00002011-04-11T20:55:37.517-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: April 5th, 2011Disc Size: 32.3 GBFilm Ratings: PGRegion: ABCThe Video‘Arthur’ and ‘Arthur 2’ debut on Blu-ray with 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentations. Warner Home Video is generally fantastic with catalog releases, but I kept expectations low as the films likely did not receive a restoration, and the fact that both films were on one disc.Thankfully the films in high-definition do http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/arthurarthur-2-on-rocks-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-6782164409598409157Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +00002011-04-06T03:12:53.141-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 22.2 GBFilm Size: 21.6 GBFilm Rating: GRegion: AThe Video‘All Dogs Go to Heaven’ comes to Blu-ray for the very first time with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. After watching ‘The Secret of NIMH’ on Blu-ray from the same studio, I really wasn’t sure what to expect from this video presentation.Watching the film I immediately noticed an upgrade from http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/all-dogs-go-to-heaven-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-2527481038263347661Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:36:00 +00002011-04-05T00:14:05.822-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 1st, 2011Disc Size: 36.6 GBFilm Size: 28.9 GBFilm Rating: RRegion: AThe Video‘Love & Other Drugs’ comes to Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. The film being a new release, I went in with very high expectations for the Blu-ray presentation. Thankfully Fox has provided a top notch high-def presentation that really impresses.The most impressive aspect of the http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/love-other-drugs-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-4708334649556393086Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +00002011-04-04T03:56:46.865-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 21.8 GBFilm Size: 19.6 GBFilm Rating: RRegion: AThe Video‘Scream 2’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. Like the first ‘Scream’ film, ‘Scream 2’ has a soft look to it. From the beginning you will notice an immediate improvement from previous home video releases of the film.The detail in the presentation isn’t razor sharp like withhttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/scream-2-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-2102558290330671406Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +00002011-04-03T02:00:35.753-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 35.5 GBFilm Size: 30.7 GBFilm Rating: PG-13Region: AThe Video‘Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. Visually the film looks quite good in high-definition, but I wouldn’t say this transfer is as good as I hoped it would be.Colors are strong, dominantly pink, and black levels are solid throughouthttp://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/legally-blonde-2-red-white-blonde-blu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-7803961133534957366Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +00002011-04-02T00:51:47.883-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 20.8 GBFilm Size: 19.2 GBFilm Rating: GRegion: AThe Video‘The Secret of NIMH’ comes to Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. It has been nearly 30 years since the film released originally, which did leave me a bit worried about the potential of the video presentation.Earlier in the week I read a few impressions on the disc, with mixed http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/secret-of-nimh-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-60916925924665822Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +00002011-03-31T23:42:05.636-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 32.3 GBFilm Size: 30.2 GBFilm Rating: PGRegion: AThe Video‘Material Girls’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation that comes a little over 4 years after the original DVD release, and for the most part looks quite impressive in high-definition.The transfer itself appears to be an accurate presentation of the film. Colors are well http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/material-girls-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-3578687977446423967Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +00002011-03-31T04:51:44.406-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Runtime: 16 hrs, 14 minsRegion: AThe Video‘Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection’ brings 14 films on 5 discs with 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentations. This release was a welcome surprise when announced, but I kept my expectations low as the films are very old and I wasn’t sure what condition the sources used would be.Twelve of the films are listed as being http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/sherlock-holmes-complete-collection-blu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-8837140919688462596Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:39:00 +00002011-03-30T01:23:38.275-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Disc Size: 28.1 GBFilm Size: 24.1 GBFilm Rating: RRegion: AThe Video‘Made in Dagenham’ debuts on Blu-ray with a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation. The film has a fairly soft look compared to your average new release film, but the high-def presentation proves to be a notable improvement from DVD.The high-def clarity is especially obvious, with a noticeable upgrade http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/made-in-dagenham-blu-ray-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-1456687703318433161Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +00002011-03-29T10:13:55.960-06:00GiveawaysBlu-news.com has teamed up with HBO Home Entertainment to giveaway three (3) Blu-ray copies of 'Treme: The Complete First Season' to three lucky winners.'Treme: The Complete First Season' is now available in a 4-disc Blu-ray set. If you haven't read our review, check it out now!To enter the contest simply e-mail contests@blu-news.com with subject title ‘Treme Giveaway.‘ Please include your http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/contest-win-treme-complete-first-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357690836515309500.post-1952351329925474843Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +00002011-03-29T03:45:58.610-06:00ReviewsRelease Date: March 29th, 2011Runtime: 632 MinutesTV-Rating: TV-MARegion: AEpisode List:01. Do You Know What It Means (Disc 1)02. Meet De Boys on the Battlefront (Disc 1)03. Right Place, Wrong Time (Disc 2)04. At the Foot of Canal Street (Disc 2)05. Shame, Shame, Shame (Disc 2)06. Shallow Water, Oh Mama (Disc 3)07. Smoke My Peace Pipe (Disc 3)08. All on a Mardi Gras Day (Disc 3)09. Wish Someone http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/treme-complete-first-season-blu-ray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Loys Johnson)0