Robert Rodriguez’s Predators Hunt on Blu-ray…
August 25th, 2010 by Blu-ray Brian
Experience the new breed of Predator action as only Robert Rodriguez can deliver. The hunt begins on Blu-ray October 19th. The Predators Blu-ray also includes exclusive Motion Comics that reveal the Predator’s back-story. Are you ready for the excitement, body count and carnage of Predators? I am! Bring it on! And take a look at that black Blu-ray cover art below. Is that not bad-a$$ looking or what? See the below press release from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for more info on this highly anticipated Blu-ray title (that is of course in addition to Troll 2…LOL). Continue reading ‘Robert Rodriguez’s Predators Hunt on Blu-ray…’
Well, not really in reference to the emphatic use of the word “finally” above, but the movie heralded by some as the “best worst movie” ever will be making its Blu-ray debut this fall. Are you not excited? C’mon! Show some love for the classic MGM title. In celebration of Vegetarian Awareness Month, be prepared to be devoured by Troll 2 coming to the Blu-ray format on October 5th. Do you know how highly anticipated this title is? Check out the full press release below for all the details from MGM Home Entertainment. 
It’s official! More of the casting for Marvel’s upcoming X-Men: First Class has been solidified with some names you may recognize, paving the way for the next mutant free-for-all. Fans are ready, though some with warranted skepticism, for this next installment in the series which will actually serve as a prequel in the X-Men movie storyline. With a release date set for next year, the film has begun gaining momentum in the rumor mill, although there are some things we can verify. 
Animal Kingdom is an Aussie crime thriller that benefits from fantastic direction as well as marvelous and restrained acting from everyone involved. This is a film that is thrilling, but doesn’t rely on slick editing, instead placing emphasis on sequences built around tension, focus and concentration. The scope of the film isn’t large, but even while only centered on a small family, I was never fully aware of the turns this film would take. Less concerned with focusing on the activities of Melbourne crime families on a large scale, this film follows the plights of few a characters and is incredibly well constructed in that regard. 
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I can’t tell you how happy I am about this news. Not only has the official teaser trailer for Adam Green’s upcoming Hatchet II been leaked online, but also the surprise announcement Adam Green promised us a month ago at Comic-Con (see 
There was a time when this film was threatened with the possibility of not being released, only to later be threatened with having a release, but not a 3D release. Fortunately enough, the powers at be made it possible for this film to be release as intended, thus preserving its artistic integrity. Anyway, there is a prolonged sequence featuring a very naked Kelly Brook swimming underwater with her very naked companion, accompanied by the orchestral theme “Viens Mallika Sous Le Dome Edais from Lakme.” This sequence earns the film its first star. 
Although I went into the press screening of Lottery Ticket with zero expectations, I can’t say that I have not been fascinated about this movie’s premise my entire life. My mind is so complicated by the way I process the real world. Instead of thinking how a winning lottery ticket could change my life for the better, my mind instantly drifts off to that dark place in regards to worrying about the safe keeping of that physical ticket until I can cash it. I mean, a lot can happen to a piece of paper, right? 
Here’s something I totally forgot to pick up while out at Comic-Con this year. Now I may have another chance! HBO and IDW Publishing have announced a second printing for the True Blood comic book series. Obviously, the first printing sold out instantly. The second printing will be available in stores everywhere on August 25th. I’m going to have to mark that on my calendar. Check out the full press release below for all you need to know. 
Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they preview and commentate on Sony’s Dead Nation for the Playstation Network live from the main floor of Comic-Con 2010 in beautiful San Diego, CA. So sit back, relax and enjoy this exciting video commentary as only Dan and Sam can deliver on this highly anticipated Playstation Network downloadable PS3 video game title. 
I just wanted to pass this information along to all our readers from our friends over at Warner Brothers. You know those great deals they have been having as of late where they allow you to upgrade your old Warner titles on DVD to pristine Blu-ray sets at a fraction of the retail cost? Well now Warner has also extended that deal on to include their popular lineup of TV shows that you may already own on DVD and I’m sure are itching to upgrade to on the superior format. 
Well there wasn’t much Blu-ray news to report on yesterday, but at least one positive thing happened in the world. Someone was cast to play Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher’s US adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. That girl’s name is Rooney Mara. I only know her from the newest incarnation of A Nightmare on Elm Street, but others will get to know her from David Fincher’s other upcoming film, The Social Network. I really want to see that one. 
Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they preview and commentate on Splatterhouse for the Playstation 3 live from the main floor of Comic-Con 2010 in beautiful San Diego, CA. So sit back, relax and enjoy this exciting video commentary as only Dan and Sam can deliver on this highly anticipated Playstation 3 video game title. 
Not all that long ago, I came across DC’s latest animated title to hit the streets. Titled Batman: Under the Red Hood, Amazon included a brief clip from the film that contained some action, though offered little in the way of substance. It was questionable that DC released yet another Batman title in their animated lineup when there are so many characters yet to be tapped for the transition to a cartoon film. 
Saturday’s news from Celebration V really hit home with George Lucas’ official announcement that all 6 Star Wars films will be making their way to Blu-ray next year. There was no release date or no price information, but who the hell cares. I can finally watch Star Wars again (since my boycott of DVD in 2007)! But more importantly… I can watch Star Wars on Blu-ray! 
Hardcore fans of the recently concluded hit show Lost may take interest in this bit of news. On Saturday August 21st and Sunday August 22nd, ABC Studios in association with Profiles in History, will hold a live and online auction for official show memorabilia consisting of set pieces, wardrobes, and props. In addition, fans can experience some of the sets from the show such as the Dharma van and parts of the wreckage from Oceanic flight 815. 
Leading up to the release of The Expendables, the main joy came from the fact that Sylvester Stallone had managed to pull together a ton of action stars, from multiple decades, all in for one seemingly cheesy action movie. While the film certainly delivered in that respect, I found the overall result to be more fun as an idea to be excited for and to talk about rather than when actually viewing the film. Both the hard-hitting action and stupidity on display certainly made me enjoy the film overall, but I can’t help but think it could have embraced its over-the-top concept for somewhat better results. 
I think when every red-blooded male heard that Sylvester Stallone was putting together a film that contained some of the most popular action stars from the 80’s and today, they got all googly-eyed as if they had just seen the gates of cinema heaven. I should know. I was one of them. It wasn’t long after then that I discovered actors like Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger would have nothing more than cameos in the potential blockbuster. Booo. Nevertheless, the active lineup is still impressive. 
