http://hamptonroads.com/taxonomy/term/79 Category: DVD en-us Copyright 2008 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:06:59 -0500 BLUE WASN'T the color of choice for only last month’s election. Another long and heated campaign was decided earlier this year when the last studios backing the HD DVD format withdrew their support, making Blu-ray the champion in the hi-definition sweepstakes. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/12/blurays-and-dvds-holiday-gift-guide-seven-hot-categories Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:18:19 -0500 "HANCOCK: UNRATED SPECIAL EDITION" Blu-ray widescreen and enhanced widescreen,, 2008, PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and language Best extra: The theatrical cut and the 10-minute longer unrated versions are both available on the Blu-ray. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/what-some-holiday-fun-check-out-fred-claus-or-will-smith-hancock-both-new-bluray-and-dvd Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:13:15 -0500 “WALL·E: THREE DISC SPECIAL EDITION” Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, G   http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/new-blurays-and-dvds-tropic-thunder-and-tons-holiday-favorites-including-elf-and-polar-expre Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:29:28 -0500 “KUNG FU PANDA” Blu-ray and widescreen, 2008, PG for sequences of martial arts action Best extra: There are so many, and in hi-def, that’s it’s too hard to choose – have fun with ‘em all http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/check-out-hellboy-ii-and-joss-whedons-shortlived-tv-series-firefly-new-bluray-and-dvd Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:14:07 -0500  “GET SMART” Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence and language Best extra: “The Right Agent for the Right Job: Behind-the-Scenes Training” only available in standard-def. SURE THERE’S BEEN numerous James Bonds, but, unfortunately, it appears there’s only one true Maxwell Smart (Don Adams). http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/new-blurays-and-dvds-include-get-smart-and-planet-apes-franchise Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:53:41 -0500 “JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH” Blu-ray, enhanced widescreen (for 3-D and 2-D versions) and full-screen, 2008, PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments Best extra: Commentary with star Brendan Fraser and Director Eric Brevig http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/new-blurays-and-dvds-include-tinker-bell-and-hitchcock-premiere-collection Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:23:34 -0400 “THE INCREDIBLE HULK” Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, PG-13 for action violence, frightening images and mild sensuality Best extra: "Anatomy of a Hulk-Out," a three-part feature that breaks down the film's big action sequences HERE’S ONE FROM the Department of Redundancy Department: The extras on "Hulk" include an animated comic. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/bond-hidef-and-strangers-provide-good-halloween-scare Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:52:16 -0400 “INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL” Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images Best extra: An 80-minute hi-def video diary with producer Frank Marshall http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/new-blurays-and-dvds-crystal-skull-and-matrix-finally-bluray Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:02:48 -0400 “SLEEPING BEAUTY: 50th ANNIVERSARY – 2-DISC PLATINUM EDITION”  Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 1959, G  Best extra: The 43-minute “making of” filmed in hi-def, revealing the depth of Disney artistry.   http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/new-blurays-and-dvds-include-disney-classic-sleeping-beauty-and-30-rock-season-2 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:22:04 -0400   “IRON MAN: ULTIMATE 2-DISC EDITION” Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, PG-13 for action violence and brief suggestive content Best extra: It's a grab bag of goodies, but for me, the seven-part making of documentary certainly does not disappoint, especially in hi-def. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/new-blurays-and-dvds-include-iron-man-and-judd-apatow-comedies Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400