Tag Archive for 'George Takei'
February 15th, 2023 by Brandon Peters
A couple months back, the fine folks over at Shout! Factory began the upgrade movement of the LAIKA films onto the 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray format with their first two films. Now, its time to complete that movement with their third and fourth as Kubo And The Two Strings and The Boxtrolls make their debut onto […]
August 29th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
As promise almost exactly a year ago, Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing the long awaited and desired Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. For the better part of the first half of the year, this version has been a Paramount+ exclusive. Now, the film will be getting its home video release on […]
May 10th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
When it was released 25 year ago, Trekkies was somewhat of a revelation and a look into a fan culture like you’ve never seen before. Things you’d only heard about “nerds” actually had bigger and better stories than you could’ve possibly imagined. Flash forward, their interests and convention lifestyle has now become the norm, though […]
September 19th, 2021 by Brandon Peters
In what seems like an incredibly perfect match, Shout! Factory will be releasing new digitally remastered versions of the first four films from the wonderful stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA. Those films include Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls and Kubo and the Two Strings. In addition to the new restorations, every release will feature new bonus features while carrying over […]
September 9th, 2021 by Brandon Peters
It feels like we should’ve already been at this point by now; the Star Trek films on the 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray format. But alas, Paramount has waited for the 55th anniversary of the show’s television premiere to do so. And in waiting, it feels like they almost are here unprepared. This “Original 4-Movie Collection” is […]
December 23rd, 2019 by Gregg Senko
I do long for the days of Robert Venditti writing X-O Manowar. I also miss the ongoing Vader series dearly. Alas, all good things must come to an end, but fear not! Each year the comic book industry provides new surprises as well as continuity of greatness. In addition, it is important to mention the […]
November 12th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
There’s that sigh of relief from fellow Trek fans, as there’s a sort of gamble that paid off. Previously, Star Trek: The Animated Series was only available in the 50th Anniversary box set that came out back in September from Paramount. As a matter of fact, aside from having everything from the original crew in […]
September 21st, 2016 by Brandon Peters
A young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy in LAIKA’s newest film, Kubo and the Two Strings. The latest masterpiece from the animation studio behind the Academy Award®-nominated films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls comes to Digital HD on November 8, 2016 and Blu-ray™ 3D, […]
June 17th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise will boldly go where they have never gone before when STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Director’s Cut arrives for the first time ever on Blu-ray June 7, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Star Trek franchise, this […]
June 7th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Embark on a mission to the final frontier with the biggest, most comprehensive Star Trek collection ever offered when the STAR TREK 50th ANNIVERSARY TV AND MOVIE COLLECTION is transported to Earth on September 6, 2016. Just in time to commemorate the September 8, 1966 airing of the very first “Star Trek” episode, this epic […]
April 14th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise will boldly go where they have never gone before when STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Director’s Edition arrives for the first time ever on Blu-ray June 7, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Star Trek franchise, […]
October 1st, 2014 by Brandon Peters
The fourth season of Cartoon Network’s hit show Adventure Time comes to Blu-ray this Tuesday from Warner Bros Home Entertainment. This show has proven to be a ratings champion for the network and is currently in this sixth season. Adventure Time will go longer than that, though, as its been renewed for a seventh season […]
September 30th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
To Be Takei is an entertaining and moving look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei whose wit, humor, and grace has allowed him to become an internationally beloved figure. The film offers unprecedented access to the day-to-day life of George and his husband/business partner Brad Takei and chronicles George’s fascinating personal […]
September 25th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
TO BE TAKEI is an entertaining and moving look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei whose wit, humor, and grace has allowed him to become an internationally beloved figure. The film offers unprecedented access to the day-to-day life of George and his husband/business partner Brad Takei and chronicles George’s fascinating […]
November 7th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
The epic battle with Decepticons rages on as Optimus Prime leads his team of Autobots and three teenagers – Miko, Jack and Raf in a mission to defend earth and one day restore his home planet of Cyberton. But Decepticons power to reign over earth has never been greater. Megatron and his Decepticons have destroyed AUTOBOTS’ base, […]
July 3rd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I guess Tom Hanks could at least receive a “Thanks For Trying” award. Back in 1996, Hanks made his directorial debut with That Thing You Do, a film that oozes likable charm. Now, he has made Larry Crowne, a film that oozes something else. I am not sure what it is that drove Hanks to […]
November 13th, 2009 by Blu-ray Brian
Boldly go where no man, not to mention Blu-ray, has ever gone before. A Blu-ray adventure that is 40 years in the making. CBS and Paramount Home Entertainment will be making every Trekkie’s Christmas a “Blu” one this year when they bring Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 3 to the Blu-ray format on December […]