I just got done putting together a train table for Ben’s Christmas. One of the boards under the center of the table split when being screwed together I don’t think it is a terribly load barring board, so I’m just going to call the company (Toys ‘R Us’ Imaginarium line) to get a replacement part. On the whole, I don’t think any of the train table brands are that well made, but hopefully this one will work for him. Now, I have to see how the train track (also Imaginarium) will work and likely add some pieces from the Thomas the Tank Engine universe.
While putting everything together, I watched “The Pixar Story” documentary on the 2nd WALL-E Blu-ray disc. I’ve been wanting to see this film for a couple of years now and I must say it didn’t disappoint. It’s not a hard hitting look nor a is it a puff piece. Presented in HD where available, it’s an exciting look into Pixar’s history from before any of the principal’s joined together to when it was a division under Lucas to the eventual sale to Steve Jobs. I loved all of the behind the scenes informal video and I think if I had more mathematical or artist talent I would have loved heading down that path. Oh…to have life in front of me again as Ben does today…
I only hope that I can adequately introduce him to my love of art, technology, animation, and all things Disney/Pixar.
Oooohhh…Fox has announced Office Space will be hitting Blu-ray on February 3, 2009. This will be a MUST BUY for me as I love this movie. I’ve owner 2 copies on DVD (original and special edition) and now I will buy it again!
Disney has announced a slate of movies to build out its Platinum Blu-ray line: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000, Pinocchio, and Beauty and the Beast. Also, the Pixar film Finding Nemo will be released in 2009 (it was originally to come out this fall). They didn’t announce a schedule or an order that the films will arrive, but as a whole, the group looks good.
Yes, the story also mentions From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, but that was is definitely the less interesting title to me and the October date has changed to early 2009 in the updated story. I can’t wait to see Sin City in some truly high-def goodness. Seriously, this film rocks and I own the super-duper DVD set that has the extended cuts and I would still double-dip to get this one assuming the quality is BD-50 1080p with HD or lossless audio and the previous extras intact. It is just an amazing stylistic experience, but not for the squeamish.
Woot! It looks like my pre-order finally has a launch date of September 30th. I’m VERY much looking forward to picking this one up on Blu-ray and watching it a few more times in the first week!
Check out the excerpt of some of the features:
BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Disc one will include the six-part documentary “Hall of Armor: The Invincible Iron Man” plus deleted and extended scenes.
Disc two includes an additional seven-part documentary “I Am Iron Man” and more…
Oh, yeah, there’s a couple of DVD releases as well, but…yeah…Blu-ray!
I went to see The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor earlier today and I can’t say I recommend it. In Twitter I said it wasn’t horrible, but on further examination, it really isn’t that good at all. Not worth spending any money on as it is mindless entertainment that isn’t even decent quality by mindless entertainment standards. I really like Maria Bello, but she was a horrible replacement for the character of Evelyn O’Connell. The returning characters/actors did fine, but the new ones were VERY weak. This did not have the same fun & excitement that existed in the first film. Only worth it if you have free tix as I did…
Later this evening, I watched The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen on Blu-ray. Not the best movie, but I enjoy it for a variety of reasons. I do love this quote from early on in the flick:
Allan Quatermain: Automatic rifles. Who in God’s name has automatic rifles? Elderly Hunter: Dashed unsporting. Probably Belgian.
I wish this film had been better as I did love the concept and should probably pick up the graphic novel at some point.
The Digital Bits continues its wonderful coverage of all things DVD and Blu-ray. Today, they revealed that 20th Century Fox will be releasing ‘Planet of the Apes: 40 Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection’ on 11/4/08. The set seems amazing with high-def versions of the movies in1080p resolution with audio in English 5.1 DTS MA, more extras than seen before, and a coffee table book. The Bits also reveals that the SRP will be $159.98.
Very, very nice, Fox! I wouldn’t have thought you could deliver something this good at an appropriate price.
Wonderful news that some Ray Harryhausen classics will be coming to Blu-ray. The set will include ‘Earth vs. the Flying Saucers’, ‘It Came from Beneath the Sea,’ and ‘20 Million Miles to Earth’ (the last being already available). Specs and pricing have yet to be determined, but I’m definitely going to be watching these closely as I’d love to see these classic gems in high-def goodness.
In January 2009, Hulk will be coming to Blu-ray/DVD in a two shot animated feature: Hulk vs. Thor and Hulk vs. Wolverine. If you follow the link, you will see a VERY short snippet that Marvel is calling a trailer. Nothing yet on Hulk vs. Thor, but I think both of these sound like a lot of fun and I know I’ll be adding the Blu-ray to my collection!
Wow! The previews that will show before The Dark Knight do sound quite good. Between Terminator Salvation and Watchmen, I’m not sure I could have asked for more. I won’t be there at midnight, but it does look like Heather & I are going to go see it on opening night. I personally cannot wait and that got the better of me as my copies of Batman Begins on Blu-ray (Gift Set with some nice extras) and Batman: Gotham Knight on Blu-ray arrived yesterday. Well, I watch the first 5 minutes of The Dark Knight off of the former disc and while not terribly revealing, it was interesting…
Definitely makes me want to see the film even more!
I don’t think it is a terribly load barring board, so I’m just going to call the company (Toys ‘R Us’ Imaginarium line) to get a replacement part. On the whole, I don’t think any of the train table brands are that well made, but hopefully this one will work for him. Now, I have to see how the train track (also Imaginarium) will work and likely add some pieces from the Thomas the Tank Engine universe.
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Paramount Announces 2-Disc ‘Iron Man’ Blu-ray | High-Def Digest
Wonderful news that some Ray Harryhausen classics will be coming to Blu-ray. The set will include ‘Earth vs. the Flying Saucers’, ‘It Came from Beneath the Sea,’ and ‘20 Million Miles to Earth’ (the last being already available). Specs and pricing have yet to be determined, but I’m definitely going to be watching these closely as I’d love to see these classic gems in high-def goodness.
