tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-377285 2012-03-16T17:25:48Z Everything from Blu-ray players to movies TypePad Blurayfreakcomhttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef016763df88b3970b 2012-03-16T13:25:48-04:00 2012-03-16T17:25:48Z

Blu-ray is currently the format of choice for those who want the best possible picture quality coupled with lossless digital audio. However, Apple has announced that its new Apple TV will now be able to stream 1080p video directly from...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0168e82d2c1e970c 2012-02-29T12:32:10-05:00 2012-02-29T17:32:10Z

Masters of Cinema has been releasing some excellent Blu-rays recently, and we're going to take a closer look at a couple of its Steelbooks, Monte Hellman's Two Lane Blacktop and Doug Trumbull's Silent Running. Both films are making their Blu-ray...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef016762ca7848970b 2012-02-22T10:52:20-05:00 2012-02-22T15:52:20Z

With Star Wars Episode One - The Phantom Menace in 3D currently showing in cinemas, it's perhaps a surprise to hear about a potential Blu-ray release, however according to TechRadar it could be coming sooner than we'd normally expect. However,...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0168e76701e6970c 2012-02-15T11:47:53-05:00 2012-02-15T16:47:53Z

Already having bagged several high-profile awards including Best Actor at Cannes and the BAFTA for Best Film of the Year, The Artist has been confirmed for its Blu-ray release ahead of The Academy Awards at the end of the month....

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0168e6fbeaf4970c 2012-02-08T10:58:18-05:00 2012-02-08T15:58:18Z

Martin Scorsese's Hugo has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards in total, including Best Picture and Best Director, and has been cited as the best 3D picture to be released since the format's resurgence. Now the film has been announced...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef01676158ae7b970b 2012-01-30T07:54:43-05:00 2012-01-30T12:54:43Z

Super 8 was one of the very best blockbusters of 2011, and the Blu-ray release is a must-buy for fans of the movie. HMV has continued its run of excellent exclusive steelbooks with a special Super 8 edition, released just...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0168e5f52c2f970c 2012-01-23T10:42:09-05:00 2012-01-23T15:42:09Z

Some good news for fans of Hammer Studios horror movies has emerged this week, as at least 30 titles will be coming to Blu-ray over the coming year. Studio Canal is spearheading the releases, which will all receive extensive restoration...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0168e54ed85f970c 2012-01-10T13:32:19-05:00 2012-01-10T18:32:19Z

This week sees CES 2012 in full swing, and as always there has been an abundance of new Blu-ray players announced, along with some cool new products related to our favourite disc-based media. Here's a rundown of the top announcements....

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0162ff0ed8e4970d 2012-01-05T09:05:52-05:00 2012-01-05T14:05:52Z

Captain America has been released as an HMV exclusive Blu-ray steelbook in the UK. Available online and in-store, it's another in a line of high-quality limited editions from the retailer, and their second to feature a Marvel character in just...

Andy Boxall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c505253ef0154388c7afd970c 2011-12-19T18:31:34-05:00 2011-12-19T23:31:34Z

Pioneer Japan has announced a new Blu-ray burner, named the BDR-XD04J, which will be coming to the US early next year, following a CES launch. Pioneer calls the burner the 'world's smallest', and at 133mm square and with a depth...

Andy Boxall