Vexille, Domino, Last Holiday and More Music for Blu-ray Disc

Posted in Amazon Pre-orders, Studios, US Releases on October 5th, 2008 by Dave

vexille.jpgTonight’s list of new releases covers a variety of genres, including Anime and music releases.

FUNimation has announced the CGI Anime title Vexille for Blu-ray on November 4th, 2008.

Retail is set at $34.98, pre-order at Amazon for only $21.99.

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Election, Days of Thunder and Truman Show Blu-ray Pre-orders Listed

Posted in Amazon Pre-orders, Studios, US Releases on October 3rd, 2008 by Dave

heartbreakkid.jpgI see a large number of new titles listed today, including some surprises from Paramount/DreamWorks.

Dreamworks Video has The Heartbreak Kid coming to Blu-ray on December 16th, 2008.

Retail has been set at $29.99, bargain hunters will find it at Amazon for only $21.95.

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Transformers Blu-ray Disc Half Off at Amazon

Posted in Amazon, BD Live, Studios, US Releases on October 2nd, 2008 by Dave

transformers.jpgPerhaps Amazon ordered too many of the very popular Transformers release a month ago today - regardless of the reason they are currently listing this title for $19.95 - a little under half the retail price!

This is an excellent 2 disc Blu-ray release and includes BD Live features as well as picture in picture Bonus View.

The AVC 1080p video stream averages over 30 Mbps and the audio uses the lossless Dolby TrueHD codec.

This is a great chance to get this title with an excellent discount!

Star Wars: Clone Wars, Home Alone and Spinal Tap Blu-ray Discs Listed for Pre-order

Posted in Amazon Pre-orders, Studios, US Releases on October 1st, 2008 by Dave

clonewars.jpgWarner Home Video will be releasing Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Blu-ray Disc on November 11th, 2008.

This is the recent animated Star Wars movie, which was a disappointment with less than $35M domestic box office.

The retail price is $35.99, pre-order at Amazon for $26.95.

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Iron Man on Blu-ray the Tops DVD Chart at Amazon

Posted in Amazon, Studios on September 29th, 2008 by Dave

ironman1.jpgIron Man on Blu-ray is selling very well just one day before its official street date.

At Amazon today, this 2 disc Blu-ray release is the top seller in the DVD section, maybe due to Amazon taking an additional $2 off the price, making it $25.95, or 35% off retail! Certainly a great price for such a release.

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Blu-ray Releases for the Week of September 16th

Posted in Studios, US Releases on September 16th, 2008 by Dave

14081.jpgWeinstein Company is releasing their first Blu-rays this week.

The first Weinstein Company title is the thriller 1408, which is $20.95 at Amazon.

They are also releasing the Frank Darabont movie The Mist, which is $23.95 at Amazon.

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Godfather Trilogy Blu-ray 50% Off Again at Amazon

Posted in Amazon, Studios on September 15th, 2008 by Dave

godfather.jpgThe Godfather Trilogy Box Set has been set back to $61.95 today - representing a saving of just over 50% off the retail price.

The set was discounted last week as part of the Paramount sale I mentioned, but quickly came back up to 40% discount and then the typical 30% - all in the same day.

I have no idea how long this sale price will last - I can tell you right now that this time I placed my order immediately!

Paramount Blu-ray Titles Half Off Retail - Including The Godfather Trilogy!

Posted in Amazon, Studios on September 11th, 2008 by Dave

godfather.jpgAmazon is going sale crazy this month is seems.

The latest sale involves Paramount titles - including The Godfather Trilogy for only $61.95!

Update: The Godfather Trilogy is now $74.95.

There are also many titles for $14.99, including Lara Croft - Tomb Raider, The Untouchables, Shooter, Clear and Present Danger, Patriot Games and Face/Off.

A great opportunity to fill in some back catalogue! Full list can be seen after the break.

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What’s New on Blu - September 2nd, 2008

Posted in Amazon, Studios, US Releases on September 2nd, 2008 by Dave

transformers.jpgSeptember is going to be a great month for Blu-ray Disc releases - watch for an article soon highlighting what to expect!

For this week, Warner is kicking it off with a number of new catalogue releases, which interestingly enough are already one sale at over 45% off at Amazon!

Clint Eastwood fans will be happy to see the release of Every Which Way But Loose ($15.45) and The Gauntlet (also $15.45).

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Import Watch UK: Bad Boys, National Security and Blue Streak for UK Blu-ray

Posted in Amazon UK Pre-order, International Releases, Studios on August 31st, 2008 by Dave

badboys.JPGLooks like the UK is getting some new Blu-ray release announcements ahead of the US again.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is planning to release the Will Smith/Martin Lawrence movie Bad Boys on November 3rd, 2008.

No doubt Michael Bay is thrilled!

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