A little Break

Sorry Guys a little break as I am waiting for a new laptop

I will be back in 2 weeks with some fantastic Blu Ray news

The Blu Ray Standards Industry are Working on a Larger Capacity Disc of Over 300Gb

To Work in New Blu Ray Players

So it Looks Like The Physical Disc Will Live On

More When I Return

Get Modded, Not Mugged By Regional Coding

Regional Coding Problems And A Player To Crack Them. But At What Price.?

Ladies And Gentlemen I Give You The

The Panasonic DMP-BDT130 Multi Region Blu Ray Player

 

 

Well I think after over 60+ posts I deserve to have a little rant and I think I will start with Region coding.

Now ever since the good old day of VHS we have had some sort of coding and that's either PAL or NTSC, then along came Laserdisc and with that 99.9% of the players sold had NTSC capability so it seemed that coding wasn't a issue of sorts anymore. Then came DVD and where did we end up not just 2 region codes, but 6.. so companies sprung up everywhere that would sell you a multi-region player for an extra £30-50. And that to US collectors of worldwide films was a blessing, we could then start to import movies from all over the world.. COOL

Well for a few years at least.. Until along came Blu Ray. But the rumours around the AV camp fire was that there was going to be NO region coding..

Little did we know that there was but as the so called experts say 'It's Only 3 Regions'. Well that's 2 to many for me.

 

 

Fig 1. The Panny is Very un-fussy, something I like

 

 

So I have over the last month got so Pissed Off (and I'm sorry for the swearing) with other country's mainly the United States getting some amazing releases and re-releases of some classic and cult films and I'll name just few of my favourites. "Monster Squad", "They Live", "Dog Soldiers" and "The Fog". that I decided to finally take the Multi Region Blu Ray leap of faith and bought myself a Modded Player.

And do you know what It's the BEST £200.00 I've EVER spent.

 

Fig 2. A hidden Slot Holds A USB Port And A SD Card Slot..Nice

 

 

I have looked for ages and pondered for many, many years about buying a Multi Region Blu Ray player but as our country has started to be a little more easy on the cutting of our movies and even offering UNCUT editions, I wasn't to bothered. But I now find, like I mentioned above that we have less studios wanting to buy up the rights to some brilliant movies, so US the public can view them in all there HD glory. So I used a company called Multi-Region Magic.

 

Fig 3. The Remote Comes With A Dedicated Netflix Button.. If You Like To Stream.

 

So ALL I have to do now to switch region codes is to power off the player, press 1 for Region A, Press 2 for Region B and 3 for Region C. Easy and brilliant.

So I urge ALL that want to import region A discs to go down this route as films can be cheaper, there's lots for sale on Ebay and your collection can only grow.. Bonuses all round I think.

Give them a call they have many different models and service is A1. If you can't or don't want to buy a new player then send yours off and get it chipped at a little fee. Or you can Do It Yourself, but I must stress It's for Advanced Solders Only.. So that put me right out.

Seriously Please save yourselves and Get Modded, Not Mugged.

 

Link is down below

 

 

Multi Region Magic

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Week Starting 9th July 2013

Well another week and more 'New' Blu Rays to add to the Collection.

The Last Stand 'Gold Edition' Steelbook

Fig 1. Another Great Looking Pich-Up 'The Last Stand' Gold Edition Has A Beautiful Gold Finish

 

Not content with owning 'The Last Stand' HERO PACK. I decided to do a double dip, I do,  do it when things come out that are rare or Very Limited..

And this is one of them.. with a DTS HD MASTER AUDIO 7.1 and 2.40:1 Aspect Ratio you really can't go wrong with this collectable Steelbook. If you do like the look of it and fancy picking it up then why not try Ebay.. prices are still at a medium premium around £40.00

 

Fig 2. The Rear J- Card/Backing Paper is Removable.. With what I have seen a picture of Arnold On the Back

 

 

The Evil Dead 2013

Fig 1. I Had to Pick This One up Early as I Missed it at the Cinema. Again Nice Artwork

 

With this movie out in the states nearly a month before the UK, I decided to import this one from a company I use quite a lot and the link will be at the bottom of the page so please have a look at the site. Now back to the Movie.

 

Fig 2. The Back of the Slip Has Very Nice Pictures, if Not a Little Shocking.

 

With its much built up hype (well in the UK anyway) I was looking forward to seeing this and turning up my system to 'Scare' volume. I will do a full review on my Youtube page within the next few weeks, so stayed tuned. But for those not into YouTube, I can say it's NOT a remake its what the front cover says its a 'NEW' Vision. It hardly anything like the original except the fact that there is a Cabin in the Woods and A cellar with a possessed girl.. But I must say it is a Good film not Great but hey.. Horror is hard to do these days.. Isn't It.?

 

Fig 3. I Just Wish There was More Inside Art Like This.. On Amaray or Steelbooks These Days..

 

It Does have a DTS MASTER AUDIO 5.1 Track and is Presented in Glorious 1080p at 2.39:1.

Go Get it and Watch it in a Darkened Room with the Sound up... Scary indeed?

just remember what will happen if you don't....  'We'll Rip Your Soul Out'

 

AND FINALY

 

Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters

 

Fig 1. The Extended Cut of the Movie, not The 3D Version.

 

Oh I love me a bedtime fairy tale.. 'Red Riding Hood', 'The 3 Bears' and 'Hansel & Gretel'.

This is the Latter and like the movie mentioned above, much hype. But to me I think this lived up to it. Action is fast paced. Effects are spot on and not to out of touch and the acting is pretty good.

 

Fig 2. See from Great Artwork to A Blinking Mess.. Just To Much Going On..

 

While the movie itself came across good in my opinion, I think the soundtrack is what made the movie stand out for me. From the Whistle of Gattling Gun Bullets to Witches Cackles, it all comes across crystal Clear in the DOLBY TRUE HD AUDIO 5.1 track and with a Crisp if not sometimes Dark Picture framed at 2.40:1. To me it's well worth adding to your collection.

 

 

So Once Again, if your after Exclusive Steelbooks and Extended Editions, then why not have a look at the Amazon site and for the imported titles then try DVDWORLD.COM. I will leave a link below to this set if anybody's interested.

Cheers for looking guys and girls, and look out for a FULL review.

DVDWORLD.Com
Amazon.co.uk

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Week Starting 1st July 2013

Well another week and more 'New' Blu Rays to add to the Collection.

Disney's Aladdin Steelbook Zavvi Exclusive

Fig 1. It's gorgeous, Stunning and Out Of Print.. Disney's Aladdin in Steelbook from Zavvi.

 

When it comes to steelbooks this was one I honestly didn't think Disney would be bringing out anytime soon. (I think second Finding Nemo Was 1st I think) But to there credit and much, much praise they have and it's a real stunner.

 

Fig 2. The Embossed Title

 

With it's embossed title and amazing purple and blue image recreated from the original Amaray cover. It has a gloss finish with hints of silver on things like swirls from the magic carpet, it really does look nice.

 

Fig 3. The Rear J Card and Details About the Movie

 

 Audio is DTS MASTER HD 5.1 and with a Aspect Ratio of 1.85:1 it will fill your whole screen. As for the movie itself I cannot comment as I have never seen it, but believe me when I get round to it you will read it hear first.

 

 

 

The Smurfs Steelbook Amazon Germany

Fig 1. Yep it comes in a Box Containing Wait for it... Little Smurf's. 'Love It'

 

Do you know what Amazon from around the world, have some great Editions and Additions compared to the UK Amazon and this is one of them. 'The Smurfs' or as the Germans call it 'Die Schlumpfe'

 

Fig 2. The Front of the Steelbook itself is Glossy and Beautiful.. Yes I know I use the word a lot.. But it is

 

A 2D & 3D disc is included in this set and its Aspect ratio is Framed at 1.78:1, so another full screen baby and Audio is DTS MASTER HD 5.1. I shall be watching this over the weekend I hope so a review is going to be not to far away.

 

Fig 3. 3 of the Gang let Loose in New York. The rear is just as nice

 

Fig 4. Included in the Boxset/Steelbook is 3 Collectable Smurf Figures

 

All in all for the price I paid including postage of £21.09, this has got to be the best bargain out there at the minute. Well from a collectors point of view.

So if your after Exclusive Steelbooks and Collectors Editions then why not have a look at ALL the Amazon sites. The delivery is fast, prices are excellent. I will leave a link below to this set if anybody's interested.

Cheers for looking guys and girls, and look out for a FULL review.

 

The Smurfs Steelbook

 

Amazon Germany

Amazon Italy

Amazon France

Amazon Spain

 

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Sharp's 90-inch 'World's Largest' LED TV

Got £12,000 spare then you could do a lot worse than spend it on a 'New' motor or a month or so in 'Florida'.. Grab yourself Sharp's 'New' 90-inch LED TV or Should You.. Let's See.

Fig 1.  The Sharp Aquos LC-90LE757 is the biggest LED TV yet

 

 

A well known name that's been around for years and years they've made cheap-ish TV's for a long time and have dabbled in LED for a few years to. But now they have gone and stunned the 'Big Screen' market with this 90-incher. 3D, FULL 1080p and a polithera or connections.

There are a few problems when it comes to having such a huge screen in your room is that.. well you need a huge room to house it. And what about when its off?, well you can set the screen to the 'Wallpaper' mode and watch a giant picture of your family or choose from the included selection of built in wallpapers, now that wouldn't look out of place would it?. NO not if you have a converted Barn or Church. It's built in XGEN 3D panel delivers great detail and if you subscribe to sky I can imagine that 3D footy would look like your in the Mighty 'Anfield' stadium. I wouldn't recommend the standard 3-4 feet away as you would miss to much, I reckon it's at least more like 6-8 feet.

Fig 2. Passive 3D is on tap and glasses come in 5 different colours. Red, Blue, White, Black and Green/Yellow

 

 

The televisions Full HD screen, is capable of running at 200Hz, which means you get Brilliantly detailed and clean looking Images. Sharp wants to push the Smart TV

functionality with its 90-inch set, so you get full access to the Aquos Net+ Portal including Apps such as Skype and internet. You can also control the television using Sharp's own Android and iOS app, which allows you to use your phone to browse the internet on the TV, as well as a standard. something that most smaller TV's have had or done for a few years to.

The whole TV is finished with a Aluminium trim and is 2 metres long and a heafty 64Kg in weight. You can wallmount this monster but finding a universal bracket for it could be hit and miss.

Fig 3. Rear Connections

 

Connection is very good indeed, with it's 4 HDMI inputs, PC input and component input for say a games console you won't run out of connections anytime soon, but if you use your AVR then you'll only be using the one I guess. It does lack 4K combatibility, so that's a little suprising considering the price and date in which it is has been brought out. It has a Freeview HD tuner built in, but for this price it should have had Freesat as well. It does however have ARC (Audio Return Channel) so that's a little bonus as is the Built in WI-FI. If you want one then it will cost you a bit in import duty as its only available in the states at the moment, but they do a 80-inch over here in the UK link is below

 

Sharp AQUOS 80-inch

 

So to sum up.. Would I get this for that money?

NO is my opinion, not because of the price but the fact that I can get a projector with better specs and more stable pictures and a bigger screen for half the price.

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The MANOFBLUs Blu Ray and Steelbook Collection

The MANOFBLU's Steelbooks and Blu Ray Collection 2013..
You know what? everybody has to start somewhere.. AS all of us it starts right at the beginning with childhood movies with Dad or just sneaking down to watch a quick horror when the parents have gone to bed(Remember doing that?). But this young lad seems to know and understand movies and collecting very well. This Everybody is TheMANOFBLU's Collection.

Fig 1. The 1st shelf and this guy loves 'Tintin' and it's nice to see Clint Eastwood in there.

Fig 2. Shelf 2. Its NOT only standard Amaray's either this guy Collects Steelbooks..A man from my own heart.. 'Argo' is his best looking steel, and I couldn't agree more, its lovely looking. It's also nice to see 'Indiana Jones' in there in a boxset as well as 'Lord Of The Rings' Extended Edition, and let's not forget 'The Man Of Steel' Steelbook Soundtrack..'Beautiful'

Fig 3. Shelf 3. PS3 Games in a Collection?.. Well why not they are HD and its nice to see and play games in HD. 'The Thing' and 'Kill Bill 1 & 2' are a must in EVERONE'S collection.

Fig 4. 'Let's See It All' the whole picture including 'James Bond 50' Boxset.. I wonder which one is his favourite?.

 

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The Dark Knight Rises HMV Exclusive Steelbook

'Or perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane'

Fig 1. The Cowl.. A Dark but Effective Steelbook

The last instalment of Mr Nolan's Dark Knight Series was no doubt a great ending to a Re-Imagined and Re-invented DC Superhero, but can the film live up to the huge success that was 'The Dark Knight'? Read on and see what my thoughts were and are.

When the Commissioner (Gordon) finds out about a plot to destroy the city, Bruce Wayne gets back into action as The Batman. Waiting for him is the sinister Selina Kyle and Bane, a lethal walking wrecking machine on a crusade to tear apart Batman's legacy piece by piece, fist by fist. Tom Hardy (Bane) plays the part extremely well and I could not have thought of or expected anyone else to play the villain. But is there a little puppet pulling his strings?. I won't spoil it for you as I try not to do that, but believe me you are in for one hell of a thrill ride. You can't compare this to 'The Dark Knight' as Batman comes out of retirement and is not as youthful as he used to be. But it does have  innovation and a rich story development. The steelbook has a nice matte finish but some are saying lacks style. I for one like this dark image and it sums up the movie, there is inside artwork if you read through and scroll down you can view it.

Fig 2. A sodden Rain Drenched Rear



VIDEO****
Presented to you in a Aspect Ratio of 2.39:1 and 1.78:1 IMAX in 1080p
Don't you just love IMAX? it makes the movie more dynamic and there are quite a few out there now (Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Transformers Dark Of The Moon) but lets talk actual PQ shall we. Contrast has been ramped up to detail a little over the top, the colour has been boosted quite a bit which is a slight shame really, that along with some severe edge halos litter the image. And it is a little bit of a distraction, But don't let that put you off. Warm hues wash the homes of the city's dweller's, there is a Brown like tinge colour that covers Bruce's stint in prison, and crisp white snow falls on a captive Gotham. Skin tones are absolutely lovely. (Except a few orange faces) I do suggest you try and keep your contrast down a little as mentioned at the start, it is set way to high in the first place. Detail is nothing short of extraordinary and Edges are sharp and natural. What more could you want from a disc?, apart from maybe a little more attention to obvious flaws. The IMAX sequences are a different matter. Just as It's Prequel it looks fantastic in ALL the action scenes..
So what can I rate it then... ?, it's not a straight 5/5, but I can't make halves so 4.5 it is.. Enjoy it over and over again. As I did and still do



AUDIO*****
DTS MASTER HD 5.1 English, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 and Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
Demo material is what I shouted when I first watched this Spinner at home (not so at my local Cineworld.. You let me down big time). BASS is rampant when the action scenes come on, but there is also some very nice midrange and high end effects to. Bullets and screeching tyres sound very life like, but it's the LFE output that is bloody ferocious, giving it's full weight behind every devastating explosion, every showing of the Tumbler, and booming from that Bat jet type thing, blinking colossal. As for the music score Hans Zimmer has done a great job of keeping you right in the middle of the surround mix, all 5 speakers get a great work out. For me I love the opening sequence with the plane being ripped apart and wings and bits of cockpit shooting past and around your ears.. Bat-tastic.
5/5 right here.. if I went to 6 then it would get that.. YES it's that damn good.

Fig 3. Bane or The Cowl?.. You Decide.. Both Are Equally Nice


EXTRAS****
A GIRLS GOT TO EAT.
Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan talk Catwoman
GAME DAY DESTRUCTION.
How the special effects team blew up the football field
CONCEPT ART.
Pictures of the movies artwork
GOTHAM'S RECKONING.
Tom Hardy on how he bulked up to play Bane
BATMAN Vs BANE.
A feature about the fight between Batman and Bane
RETURN TO THE BATCAVE.
What went into making the Batcave
All in all I couldn't really ask for more. Maybe a little longer on the concept of Re-inventing Bane but we can't have it all can we.?
4/5 for me guys

Fig 4. Tom Hardy as the Villain 'Bane'

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Grab it today from 'New' for £8.49 on normal Amaray

 

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