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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - January 6, 2009 »This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - January 6, 2009Jan 6, 2009 - A weekly look at the titles you dare not miss. Today we look at titles coming out January 6, 2009.
Showtime's THE TUDORS: The Complete 2nd Season on DVD - now available! »Showtime's THE TUDORS: The Complete 2nd Season on DVD - now available!Jan 6, 2009 - The perfect match between history and entertainment - Obsession can change the world. (Updated Story: AVAILABLE NOW!)
Top 10 Movies of 2008 - In theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray »Top 10 Movies of 2008 - In theaters and on DVD and Blu-rayJan 5, 2009 - The DVDTOWN.com staff gives their Top 10 Movies of 2008 - In theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray.
British horror film EDEN LAKE on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 6) - out now! »British horror film EDEN LAKE on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 6) - out now!Jan 5, 2009 - "One of the most provocative and terrifying thrillers of the year!" -Empire Magazine (Updated Story: Released this week!)
RIGHTEOUS KILL now available on DVD & Blu-ray »RIGHTEOUS KILL now available on DVD & Blu-rayJan 4, 2009 - Watch your back! Starring Robert Ne Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, and hip hop superstar 50 Cent.
OPPO readies Universal Blu-ray Player: DELAYED until Feb/March »OPPO readies Universal Blu-ray Player: DELAYED until Feb/MarchJan 4, 2009 - Fully featured “universal” unit supports DVD video, DVD-Audio, and SACD, in addition to Blu-ray Discs with up to 1080p/24Hz output. (Updated Story: TWO-MONTH DELAY)
TV: Battlestar Galactica Season 4.0 now on DVD »TV: Battlestar Galactica Season 4.0 now on DVDJan 3, 2009 - Universal's popular sci-fi series returns with bonus extended, unrated version of the "RAZOR" movie not seen on TV!
Tuesday: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS on DVD & Blu-ray »Tuesday: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS on DVD & Blu-rayJan 3, 2009 - Sony's first release with an iTunes movie download (for use with iPod, PSP, or PC's with Windows Media Player). (Updated Story: FULL DETAILS - Now Available!)
Video Business: DVD vs Blu-ray disc prices average a $10 difference »Video Business: DVD vs Blu-ray disc prices average a $10 differenceJan 2, 2009 - A new report reveals consumers pay about $10 more for Blu-ray discs over DVD. Learn more.
Save big on Die Hard Collection on Blu-ray »Save big on Die Hard Collection on Blu-rayJan 2, 2009 - Amazon.com has a great "today only" offer on the "Die Hard Collection" on Blu-ray.
RESIDENT EVIL: Degeneration – now available on DVD & Blu-ray »RESIDENT EVIL: Degeneration – now available on DVD & Blu-rayJan 2, 2009 - Sony Pictures releases the long awaited "Resident Evil: Degeneration" on DVD & Blu-ray. (Updated Story: FULL DETAILS – Now Available!)
BAGHEAD - a Duplass Brothers horror spoof now on DVD »BAGHEAD - a Duplass Brothers horror spoof now on DVDJan 1, 2009 - What happens when a story idea (a horror flick about friends tormented by a villain with a bag over his head) starts to come true?
Deluxe DVD Editions of three FRIDAY THE 13th films (& the TV series' Season 2) »Deluxe DVD Editions of three FRIDAY THE 13th films (& the TV series' Season 2)Jan 1, 2009 - Paramount remasters first 3 films (w/Part III in 3-D), 5.1 Surround audio, + Blu-ray of the original! (Updated Story: FULL DETAILS & COVER ART.)
'08 meltdown? Not for movies! See list of 2008's Top 100 »'08 meltdown? Not for movies! See list of 2008's Top 100Dec 31, 2008 - But will war- and economy-battered public keep opening wallets in 2009?
OPINION: Next for Blu »OPINION: Next for BluDec 31, 2008 - Recent commentary on the Blu-ray High-Def format from Paul Sweeting of Video Business.
Sony narrows PS3 unit loss down to $49 »Sony narrows PS3 unit loss down to $49Dec 31, 2008 - As the company approaches 2009, losses per unit have dropped from $190 to around $50, as games and license fees drive profits.
This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 30, 2008 »This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 30, 2008Dec 30, 2008 - A weekly look at the titles you dare not miss. Today we look at titles coming out December 30, 2008.
Body of Lies on DVD & Blu-ray (Feb 17) »Body of Lies on DVD & Blu-ray (Feb 17)Dec 30, 2008 - Warner Bros. will release Ridley Scott's "Body of Lies" on DVD & Blu-ray in February. Learn more. (Updated Story: COVER ART ADDED.)
Theatrical Review of The Spirit »Theatrical Review of The SpiritDec 29, 2008 - ...a self-indulgent exercise in unrestrained lunacy.
10 Items or Less (TV series): The Complete 1st & 2nd Seasons – now on DVD »10 Items or Less (TV series): The Complete 1st & 2nd Seasons – now on DVDDec 29, 2008 - "Welcome to Greens & Grains grocery store, where the employees are fried and the management is scrambled."
Repo! The Genetic Opera on DVD and Blu-ray (Jan 20) »Repo! The Genetic Opera on DVD and Blu-ray (Jan 20)Dec 28, 2008 - A Twisted Pictures "futuristic horror rock-opera" featuring Alexa Vega, Anthony Head, singer Sarah Brightman, and Paris Hilton.
10 Reasons Why Physical Media Owns! »10 Reasons Why Physical Media Owns!Dec 26, 2008 - Mehar Gill of Format War Central provides ten reasons for the advantages of disc media.
Blu-ray movies from $10.49 »Blu-ray movies from $10.49Dec 26, 2008 - Amazon.com has collected a number of Blu-ray titles with savings up to 65% off.
The Criterion Collection debuts new Blu-ray titles (& redesigned "Cinematheque" website) »The Criterion Collection debuts new Blu-ray titles (& redesigned Dec 25, 2008 - The 400 Blows and The Last Metro join six others recently released. (Updated Story: 12 REVIEW EXCERPTS.)
The 10 Best-selling Christmas DVDs of all time! »The 10 Best-selling Christmas DVDs of all time!Dec 25, 2008 - Discover the most popular Christmas films sold on DVD since 2000 (and more). (Updated Story: MERRY CHRISTMAS!)
Frank Miller's adaption of Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT - now in theaters »Frank Miller's adaption of Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT - now in theatersDec 24, 2008 - "Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again... My city screams. AND I AM HER SPIRIT."
Barbra Streisand's YENTL - Extended Director's Edition 2-Disc DVD (Feb 3) »Barbra Streisand's YENTL - Extended Director's Edition 2-Disc DVD (Feb 3)Dec 24, 2008 - Finally released in North America, the deluxe Special Edition includes never before seen bonus features!
ZOGBY: Blu-ray Players top list of gifts fueling holiday excitement »ZOGBY: Blu-ray Players top list of gifts fueling holiday excitementDec 23, 2008 - The interest and excitement level comes at a time when consumers are cutting back on entertainment spending outside of the home.
Best Buy cuts HBO Box Set prices by HALF! »Best Buy cuts HBO Box Set prices by HALF!Dec 23, 2008 - Entering the Christmas home stretch, Best Buy slashes all HBO series and box set prices by 50% (in stores and online).
VHS is now completely dead »VHS is now completely deadDec 23, 2008 - The last of the somewhat big distributor of VHS films has shipped the beloved (and hated) tape for the last time.
This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 23, 2008 »This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 23, 2008Dec 23, 2008 - A weekly look at the titles you dare not miss. Today we look at titles coming out December 23, 2008.
Pride and Glory on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 27th) »Pride and Glory on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 27th)Dec 23, 2008 - Warner Bros. will release "Pride ad Glory" on DVD & Blu-ray in January. Learn more. (Updated Story: COVER ART ADDED.)
DEATH RACE - now rumbling on DVD and Blu-ray! »DEATH RACE - now rumbling on DVD and Blu-ray!Dec 23, 2008 - "Get ready for a killer ride!" in this remake of the Roger Corman classic. (Updated Story: AVAILABLE NOW!)
Get Band of Brothers on Blu-ray for less than $40 »Get Band of Brothers on Blu-ray for less than $40Dec 22, 2008 - Amazon.com has "Band of Brothers" on Blu-ray for less than $40.
Choke on DVD »Choke on DVDDec 22, 2008 - Fox will release "Choke" on DVD in February. Learn more.
Special Edition of Primal Fear on DVD & Blu-ray »Special Edition of Primal Fear on DVD & Blu-rayDec 22, 2008 - Paramount will release "Primal Fear" on special edition DVD & Blu-ray in March. Learn more.
BURN AFTER READING now available on DVD & Blu-ray »BURN AFTER READING now available on DVD & Blu-rayDec 22, 2008 - The latest Coen Brothers adult comedy-crime thriller released today from Universal Studios. (Updated Story: NOW AVAILABLE!)
Now on DVD: BEETHOVEN'S BIG BREAK, and 6-Film "Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack" »Now on DVD: BEETHOVEN'S BIG BREAK, and 6-Film Dec 21, 2008 - Universal releases sixth film in the canine comedy series (and complete 6-film Collection pack.)
Fantastic Flesh: The Art Of Make-Up EFX (a Starz documentary, on DVD Jan 27) »Fantastic Flesh: The Art Of Make-Up EFX (a Starz documentary, on DVD Jan 27)Dec 21, 2008 - Delving into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Joe Dante and others.
USA TODAY: Will consumers have a Blu-ray Christmas on an HDTV? »USA TODAY: Will consumers have a Blu-ray Christmas on an HDTV?Dec 21, 2008 - Growth for the industry's HD profits could be dashed by consumers' economic livelihoods (and inability to get credit).
TOUCH THE TOP OF THE WORLD coming to DVD (Feb 17) »TOUCH THE TOP OF THE WORLD coming to DVD (Feb 17)Dec 20, 2008 - Erik Weihenmayer's breathtaking story of the first blind man ever to reach the top of Mount Everest!
High School Musical 3 DVD/Blu-ray details announced »High School Musical 3 DVD/Blu-ray details announcedDec 20, 2008 - HSM fans can mark February 17 on their calendars.
Don Cheadle in TRAITOR on DVD and Blu-ray (Now available) »Don Cheadle in TRAITOR on DVD and Blu-ray (Now available)Dec 19, 2008 - An international thriller set against a puzzle of covert counter-espionage operations.
Theatrical Review of The Tale of Despereaux »Theatrical Review of The Tale of DespereauxDec 19, 2008 - Despereaux has the feel of a grand piece of art.
Quarantine on DVD & Blu-ray (Feb 17) »Quarantine on DVD & Blu-ray (Feb 17)Dec 19, 2008 - Sony Pictures will release "Quarantine" on DVD & Blu-ray in February. (Updated Story: COVER ART ADDED.)
THE MATRIX: 10th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray (March 31) »THE MATRIX: 10th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray (March 31)Dec 18, 2008 - Deluxe Digibook edition with 37 pages of unique content, loaded with extras (including Digital Copy).
Sharp to ship AQUOS LCD/Blu-ray Combos in January »Sharp to ship AQUOS LCD/Blu-ray Combos in JanuaryDec 18, 2008 - Two models to debut (32", and a 42" model with 1080p resolution + 120hz processing).
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Definitive Edition on Blu-ray (Feb 17) »THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Definitive Edition on Blu-ray (Feb 17)Dec 17, 2008 - Mel Gibson brings the highest grossing independent movie of all time to Blu-ray (2-Disc set).
The Dark Knight sells 1.7 million on Blu-ray in one week »The Dark Knight sells 1.7 million on Blu-ray in one weekDec 17, 2008 - The numbers are in for week one for "The Dark Knight."
What Just Happened on DVD and Blu-ray (Feb 10) »What Just Happened on DVD and Blu-ray (Feb 10)Dec 17, 2008 - Magnolia's star-studded comedy hits DVD and Blu-ray in February.
Complete series of Arrested Development for less than $30 »Complete series of Arrested Development for less than $30Dec 16, 2008 - Amazon.com has a new "Today Only" offer. This time you can save 74% on "Arrested Development - The Complete Series."
Theatrical Review of Repo! The Genetic Opera »Theatrical Review of Repo! The Genetic OperaDec 16, 2008 - ...a Gothic, industrial, sci-fi rock opera.
Theatrical Review of The Wrestler »Theatrical Review of The WrestlerDec 16, 2008 - Can Mickey Rourke body slam his way to an Oscar in Darren Aronofsky's new film "The Wrestler"?
This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 16, 2008 »This Week on DVD and Blu-ray - December 16, 2008Dec 16, 2008 - A weekly look at the titles you dare not miss. Today we look at titles coming out December 9, 2008.
Get a free Blu-ray player if you buy a HDMI cable and 10 movies »Get a free Blu-ray player if you buy a HDMI cable and 10 moviesDec 16, 2008 - For a limited time you can get a Blu-ray player for free when you buy a select HDMI cable and 10 Blu-ray Disc movies from Best Buy.
The MUMMY Trilogy (Box Set) + The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor on DVD & Blu-ray »The MUMMY Trilogy (Box Set) + The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor on DVD & Blu-rayDec 16, 2008 - Universal's 3rd film in popular series loaded with extras (& Digital Copy). (Updated Story: NOW AVAILABLE!)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Volume XIV (Feb 3) »Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Volume XIV (Feb 3)Dec 15, 2008 - Shout! Factory presents four more previously unreleased MST3K episodes on DVD in February.
Blossom: Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD (Jan 27) »Blossom: Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD (Jan 27)Dec 15, 2008 - Shout! Factory to release "Blossom: Seasons 1 & 2" on DVD this January.
Blu-ray equipped Playstation 3 hurting as game console »Blu-ray equipped Playstation 3 hurting as game consoleDec 15, 2008 - The latest NPD numbers shows the Playstation 3 loosing altitude against both Nintendo and Microsoft.
Save big on Stargate SG-1 - The Complete Series Collection today »Save big on Stargate SG-1 - The Complete Series Collection todayDec 15, 2008 - Amazon.com lets you can save 70% on "Stargate SG-1 - The Complete Series Collection" today.
SAVAGE GRACE - The shocking film of Barbara Daly Baekeland's life and murder (on DVD Dec 23) »SAVAGE GRACE - The shocking film of Barbara Daly Baekeland's life and murder (on DVD Dec 23)Dec 15, 2008 - A tragic crime that made headlines all over the world in 1972 - starring Julianne Moore.
New Buy 2 Blu-ray Discs, Get 1 Free Sale »New Buy 2 Blu-ray Discs, Get 1 Free SaleDec 15, 2008 - Amazon.com has a new "Buy 2 Blu-ray Discs, Get 1 Free" Sale online. (Updated Story: New titles added.)
The Singing Revolution on DVD »The Singing Revolution on DVDDec 15, 2008 - Sky Films documentary "The Singing Revolution" hit DVD, plus a hardcover book based on the film is also available. (Updated Story: Collectors Edition details added.)
Mamma Mia! The Movie on DVD & Blu-ray »Mamma Mia! The Movie on DVD & Blu-rayDec 15, 2008 - Charming musical blockbuster starring Meryl Streep includes many bonus features on BD and 2-disc DVD. (Updated Story: DVD & Blu-ray Reviewed!)
Dexter: The First Season on Blu-ray (Jan 6) »Dexter: The First Season on Blu-ray (Jan 6)Dec 13, 2008 - Showtime Entertainment to release "Dexter: The First Season" on Blu-ray this January. (Updated Story: Special features and back cover art added.)
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS comes to Blu-ray (March 3) »THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS comes to Blu-ray (March 3)Dec 12, 2008 - Jonathan Demme's terrifying "Best Picture" Oscar winner remains one of the greatest horror-thrillers!
RAGING BULL - The Martin Scorsese masterpiece hits Blu-ray Feb 10! »RAGING BULL - The Martin Scorsese masterpiece hits Blu-ray Feb 10!Dec 12, 2008 - "An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life" in a portrayal of Jake La Motta.
Theatrical Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still »Theatrical Review of The Day the Earth Stood StillDec 12, 2008 - It gets caught up in showing off the capabilities of CGI effects to the detriment of the story proper.
Golden Globes 2009 »Golden Globes 2009Dec 11, 2008 - The nominations are in... and we've got the list.
Kirk Cameron in FIREPROOF on DVD (Jan 27) »Kirk Cameron in FIREPROOF on DVD (Jan 27)Dec 11, 2008 - "Never Leave Your Partner Behind" in this #1 Inspirational Drama about saving your marriage.
The Dark Knight breaks Blu-ray record and sells well on DVD »The Dark Knight breaks Blu-ray record and sells well on DVDDec 11, 2008 - First day sales of "The Dark Knight" shows strong Blu-ray and DVD numbers.
Jonathan Levine's THE WACKNESS on DVD and Blu-ray (Jan 6) »Jonathan Levine's THE WACKNESS on DVD and Blu-ray (Jan 6)Dec 11, 2008 - "Summer 1994. The girls were fly. The music was dope. And Luke was just trying to deal."
Lakeview Terrace on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 27) »Lakeview Terrace on DVD & Blu-ray (Jan 27)Dec 11, 2008 - Sony Pictures will release "Lakeview Terrace" on DVD & Blu-ray in January. Learn more. (Updated Story: COVER ART ADDED.)
Groundhog Day on Blu-ray (Jan 27) »Groundhog Day on Blu-ray (Jan 27)Dec 11, 2008 - Sony to release the Bill Murray comedy classic "Groundhog Day" on Blu-ray this January. (Updated Story: COVER ART ADDED.)
Review: Panasonic DMP-35K 1080P Blu-ray player »Review: Panasonic DMP-35K 1080P Blu-ray playerDec 10, 2008 - ...the first stand-alone players I can heartily and without hesitation recommend to a friend.

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