Blu-Ray Best Of The Best - for discussing releases only

[ChrisF]

Excellent stuff

[dvdmike]

Sweet news about the Batman box set

[nonny]

Im hoping they get the Dark Knight out on BR as soon as possible afterwards as well. Hopefully by the end of the year given its July cinema debut.

[JP]

With a summer cinema release it'll probably be out for Christmas.

[Bleeders]

Wicked, Beowulf on BD!!!1! O_O Missus gets 20% off work next-week, gonna wait and pick it up then for pennies!

[TonyDA]

Beowulf UK is region free - just watched the first 10 minutes on my USA PS3.

[NekoFever]

I was going to say the Blu-ray region code site (BOOKMARK IT!) has added Beowulf as region free. It was almost certain that it would be given that it's Warner and it's already out on HD DVD without region coding. I ordered it from Amazon because Play are doing their ?23.99 for a new release lunacy again.

I've heard mixed reviews about the film but at the very least it should look and sound impressive.

[JP]

I've heard mixed reviews about the film but at the very least it should look and sound impressive.

It's a terrible, terrible film!!!

If you must watch a Beowulf film then Beowulf & Grendel from 2005 is slightly better but not by much.

If you want to get the most out of the story then I recommend that you read the original book.

[Mad Gear]

I thought Beowulf was a fun watch. Nothing brilliant, but an enjoyable romp.
It does look fantastic on HD though. Just felt strange as to why they used the graphics insead of going the 300 route. For some reason i kept thinking of Shrek the Third when i was watching it.

[SuperBeatBoy]

I watched Satoshi Kon's Paprika last night and thought it was wonderful. Does anyone know if his excellent previous films Perfect Blue and Tokyo Godfathers are going to get a release on the ray?

[Lyris]

I don't personally, but another request for Tokyo Godfathers here, I liked that film and the DVD isn't very nice to look at.

[Scythe]

I watched Satoshi Kon's Paprika last night and thought it was wonderful. Does anyone know if his excellent previous films Perfect Blue and Tokyo Godfathers are going to get a release on the ray?

Yeah I loved Paprika...imagine a Paranoia Agent Bluray boxset though mmmm

[dvdmike]

Got Dogma thro today, well I am really suprised it looks really good for the budget.
Ok its not 300 but this is something like the 4th time I have owned it and it looks great

[JP]

Just in...

PLAYSTATION(R)3 To Support New Interactive Blu-ray Movie Features (BD-LIVE) With Upcoming System Software Update PS3(TM) Owners Will Soon Enjoy Downloadable Movie Content, Games And More With Blu-ray Disc(TM) Profile 2.0; PS3's Interoperability With PSP(R) Will Also Be Enhanced FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire/

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the next system software update for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, slated for release in late March, will add Blu-ray Disc(TM) (BD) Profile 2.0 or BD-LIVE, enabling PS3 owners to experience interactive features, such as downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more. In addition to BD-LIVE, the system software update (v. 2.20) will enable photo and music playlists on PS3 to be copied to PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, among other new features. These updates demonstrate how PS3 continues to evolve as a home entertainment hub with the flexibility to deliver the newest technology innovations that benefit PS3 owners. "With Blu-ray established as the high-definition optical disc standard, more consumers are ready to jump in and take advantage of everything the format offers," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA.

"Whether you want to download movie extras, send ringtones to your phone, or play interactive games, BD-LIVE will offer exciting new ways to enjoy a Blu-ray movie. With these regular firmware updates and future-proofed technology, SCEA is making the 10-year lifecycle of PS3 possible." BD Profile 2.0 requires an Internet connection and at least 1GB of local storage. The following features have all been demonstrated as possibilities with BD-Live and will vary by movie title.

-- A variety of downloadable content can be offered, including bonus scenes, shorts, trailers, subtitles, ringtones that can be sent to mobile phones, images, and more.

-- Interactive movie-based games can pit players who are sitting in the same room, or are across the world and online, against each other.

In conjunction with the PS3 firmware update, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is pleased to announce two BD-LIVE enabled titles to be released on April 8 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and The 6th Day. Both titles will include exclusive downloadable content that goes beyond what is available on the actual Blu-ray discs. These initial releases preview some of the exciting new developments that will soon be available from BD-LIVE on Blu-ray disc.

Beyond BD-LIVE, the new system software update enhances PS3 system's interoperability with PSP system, enabling users to take their favorite music and photo playlists with them on-the-go with their PSP. To copy a playlist, PSP and PS3 must first be connected with a USB cable, and the PSP must be in USB mode. Then, on PS3, select "Copy" in the option menu of each music or photo playlist, and choose PSP as the destination. Now the playlist order, and the songs or photos themselves, will be accessible on the PSP's Memory Stick PRO Duo anytime, anywhere. This new functionality makes it easer than ever to share media content between the two systems.
The following new features will also be included in the system software update.

-- "Resume play" will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray disc and DVD at the point it was stopped, even if the disc had been removed.(*1)
-- "Audio Output Device" will be a new Remote Play setting, enabling PSP to serve as a remote control for music played through PS3.
-- PS3 system's Internet browser will be enhanced: Video files directly linked from a Web page will be able to be streamed, and the browser's view speed will be improved.
-- DivX and WMV format videos that are larger than 2GB will be playable.
-- "Mosquito Noise Reduction" will be added as an AV setting in the control panel of the DVD/BD player for improved movie playback.(*2)

*1 BD-J format disc is not supported.
*2 BD discs recorded with BDMV format are not supported.

[dvdmike]

Resume play" will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray disc and DVD at the point it was stopped, even if the disc had been removed.(*1)
-- "Audio Output Device" will be a new Remote Play setting, enabling PSP to serve as a remote control for music played through PS3.
-- PS3 system's Internet browser will be enhanced: Video files directly linked from a Web page will be able to be streamed, and the browser's view speed will be improved.
-- DivX and WMV format videos that are larger than 2GB will be playable.

Just saw this like 10 mins ago and came to post it, mainly the above