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The Avengers Blu-ray DVD

September 14th, 2012

September 25 will see the release of The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloChris HemsworthScarlett JohanssonJeremy Renner, & Tom HiddlestonThe Avengers was released in theaters on April 11, 2012 and was an instant hit. In the USA, the opening weekend grossed $207,438,708, setting a record. Worldwide,  The Avengers has grossed $1,481,585,111. 

This movie has become a fan favourite and the anticipation for the Blu-ray DVD release is high. To accommodate the excitement, there are four versions  to be released on September 25 and a special ten disc version to be released after, (date TBA). To pre-order your copy of The Avengers from Amazon, please click here. Here is a rundown of each version:

1) 1 disc DVD
2) 2 disc; 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD (red cover)
3) 2 disc;  Blu-ray, 1 DVD (blue cover), same as picture above)
4) 4 disc; 1 Blu-ray 3D, 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD and 1 Digital Copy Disc
5) Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set)

The Variations Of Each Version:

1) 1 disc DVD;  Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with one featurette  “Assembling the Ultimate Team”

2) 2 disc; 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD (red cover):  Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

3) 2 disc;  Blu-ray, 1 DVD (blue cover, same as picture above): Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

4) 4 disc; 1 Blu-ray 3D, 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD and 1 Digital Copy Disc: 3D Blu-ray DVD and 1 digital copy disc, Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

5) Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set): This is still unknown but we can anticipate the extra features they will include in this ten disc package.

The Avengers will have a sequel, also directed by Joss Whedon and set for release on May 1, 2015.

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Titanic – 15th Anniversary Blu-ray 3D

September 7th, 2012

The Titanic Blu-ray 3D DVD will be released on September 10, 2012. Fifteen years after its release, Titanic has been upgraded to meet our current needs of home theater technology. Directed by James Cameron, this blockbuster movie has made approximately $2.2 billion worldwide. In the spring of 2012, Titanic 3D was released in theaters. You can now view the biggest grossing movie of all time in 3D in the comfort of your own home and home theater.

Three versions will be released on September 10th. A 2 disc DVD, a 4 disc Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack, and the 4 disc Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack. Titanic will also be available on demand and digital download. According to Blu-ray.com, the 3D upgrade “earns a stunning 3D conversion”. The initial release of Titanic was visually stunning and the 3D conversion has enhanced the quality perfectly.

The Blu-ray is filled with bonus content, over two and a half hours of never before seen footage. There is the standard audio commentary as well as two documentaries, “Reflections on Titanic” which clocks in just a few seconds under one hour and four minutes and “Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron“, at one hour and thirty-six minute in length . If you like deleted scenes, there are over fifty three minutes for you to enjoy. The extras don’t end there either. Various segments that include the construction timelapse, deep down dive footage, videomatics, visual effects, TV spots, trailers, still galleries, Titanic parodies, and the music video for Celine Dion’sMy Heart Will Go On“.

Over the past two months, we’ve done blogs on home theater 3D technology and equipment. This past Wednesday’s blog, (Septenber 5),  “The New Sony 4K TV” featured the new XBR-84X900 4K TV from Sony and from July 9th, we discussed The New Sony 3D VPL-VW1000ES Projector. We all know 3D technology has been a welcomed addition to home theaters while the content available hasn’t been as exciting as the technology itself. With Titanic and its 3D upgrade, we have a movie perfectly made for this emerging new home theater technology.

You can pre-order the Blu-ray 3D DVD Combo Pack of  Titanic from Amazon, (just click here).

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Harry Potter’s Wizard Collection

August 3rd, 2012

The Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection will be released September 7, 2012 and promises to be a collectors dream.  The 31 disc collection can be pre-ordered from Amazon right now for $349.99 and that is with the $150 discount. The actual price for the Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection is $499.00.

The limited and numbered 31 discs have all eight Harry Potter movies with over 37 hours of viewer enjoyment. There is 15 hours of bonus and never before seen content as well as the extended cuts for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Also contained are 3D versions of part one and two of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. There are 18 movie discs and 13 special feature discs, (full content listing is at the end of this blog).

There are multiple formats in this collection, all of the movies have the Blu-ray, DVD, and digital copy versions. The extra footage alone makes this collection worthwhile and will keep your entire family entertained for a total of 37 hours! That’s a lot of popcorn and drinks. Amazon has listed the exact contents which we have detailed below. You can pre-order the Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection now and save $150.00, just click here.

The following product description is courtesy of Amazon

1) Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection Bonus Disc
Nearly 4 hours of features including: All New! “The Harry Potters You Never Met” – Watch how thrilling stunts from the films were performed, and learn about the tricks behind the major stunts in the series.

2) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Bonus Disc
Over 2 hours of features including: All New! “Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 7: Story”

3) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Bonus Disc
Over 4 hours of features including: All New! “Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 8: Growing Up” and All New! Extended “A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe” with 15 minutes of new footage.

4) Label Collection
This 32 page, 5″ x 7″ perfect-bound collection of prop labels from the films was designed exclusively for this collection by MinaLima Design. The book includes labels from potions, memory vials, Honeydukes and Wheasley’s Wheezes.

5) Harry Potter Catalogue of Artifacts
This 48 page rigid book was created by MinaLima Design: Eduardo Lima, Miraphora Mina and Lauren Wakefield, former graphic designers on the Harry Potter films. Filled with their favorite props from the films designed in “shadow boxes,” this stunning catalogue can only be found in the Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection.

Disc 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version + Extended Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 3: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Creating The World: The Magic Begins (Blu-ray)
Disc 4: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)
Disc 5: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version + Extended Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 6: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 7: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Creating the World: Characters (Blu-ray)
Disc 8: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)
Disc 9: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Theatrical Version (Blu-ray)
Disc 10: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 11: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Creating the World: Creatures (Blu-ray)
Disc 12: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)
Disc 13: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Theatrical Version (Blu-ray)
Disc 14: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 15: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Creating the World: Sound & Music (Blu-ray)
Disc 16: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)
Disc 17: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 18: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 19: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Creating the World: Evolution (Blu-ray)
Disc 20: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 21: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 22: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Creating the World: Magical Effects + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 23: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 1 Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 24: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 1 Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 25: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Creating the World: Story + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 26: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 1 (Blu-ray 3D)
Disc 27: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 2 Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 28: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 2 Theatrical Version (DVD)
Disc 29: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 2, Creating the World: Growing Up + Extra Content (Blu-ray)
Disc 30: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 2 (Blu-ray 3D)
Disc 31: Wizard’s Collection Exclusive Bonus Disc (Blu-ray)