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Blue Harvest, the Family Guy's take on the original Star Wars movie, will be available on DVD in Oz on February the 6th. In the meantime, here's the hilarious trailer for the DVD that will have you slathering at the mouth (get a napkin).
We've also got a sneak peek preview of the hour long cross-genre mishmash, with photos, and a list of who plays who, over here.
Feb 6 is the official release date for possibly one of the greatest genre mishmash crossovers in SCI FI DVD history. Seth MacFarlane's iconic Family Guy series, well known for its movie references and in particular Star Wars jokes, has gone the whole hog and produced an hour long Star Wars episode entitled Blue Harvest.
Hardcore Star Wars fans will be able to tell you that Blue Harvest was the fake name used by George Lucas to throw journos off the scent whilst shooting Revenge, no hang on, Return of the Jedi.
DVD/HD DVD Combo Disc Set
For hardcore TOS fans, it will only be a few years ago that you bought the DVD of TOS Series 1. So now they say there's another version, apparently better, more interesting. But is it that much better that we must hand over the cash yet again?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes, especially if you have an HD DVD player.
For starters you can play it on your DVD player, and can then play it on your HD DVD player when you get one (or add the HD DVD to your Xbox 360 at around $250, not a bad option if you intend on buying a great deal of Paramount HD DVDs in the near future). Even if you already have Blu-ray, you can still play the show, but you won't be able to access the extra HD features.
For hardcore TOS fans, it will only be a few years ago that you bought the DVD of TOS Series 1. So now they say there's another version, apparently better, more interesting. But is it that much better that we must hand over the cash yet again?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes, especially if you have an HD DVD player.
For starters you can play it on your DVD player, and can then play it on your HD DVD player when you get one (or add the HD DVD to your Xbox 360 at around $250, not a bad option if you intend on buying a great deal of Paramount HD DVDs in the near future). Even if you already have Blu-ray, you can still play the show, but you won't be able to access the extra HD features.
Released Jan 9
Starring Karl Urban, Clancy Brown
Directed by Marcus Nispel
Rated MA 15+
As the saying almost goes, violence is golden. But violence is not always historically accurate or part of a coherent, well-constructed plot.
If you've seen the trailers littering the internet, popping up on cinema screens and DVD trailer parks, you'll be forgiven for being at least mildly intrigued by Pathfinder. Its balls-to-the-wall action sequences, obviously high production values and sexy 'dark' look say savage swordplay with alluring sheen.
Starring Karl Urban, Clancy Brown
Directed by Marcus Nispel
Rated MA 15+
As the saying almost goes, violence is golden. But violence is not always historically accurate or part of a coherent, well-constructed plot.
If you've seen the trailers littering the internet, popping up on cinema screens and DVD trailer parks, you'll be forgiven for being at least mildly intrigued by Pathfinder. Its balls-to-the-wall action sequences, obviously high production values and sexy 'dark' look say savage swordplay with alluring sheen.
5 Disc Set
(also available in 2 Disc set in DVD and Blu-ray and a 5 Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Set with origami unicorn, model spinner and more.)
This latest release of Blade Runner extends the debate on re-releases to its fullest extent - but ultimately, the question is, is it worth it?
For fans of the film (and it's generally included in any top five Sci Fi films of all time, this is a no-brainer.
Yes. Yes it is.
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind - 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition
BLU-RAY / DVD
Wednesday, November 28
by Captain
Released: Nov 28
So why, after not one, not two, but three previously released versions, should we possibly bother to buy another Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Firstly, the picture quality. This is the first Spielberg movie released for the Blu-ray. If you have a Blu-ray player (or a PS3) and a new HD TV, then you will see a noticeable jump in the fine details and the special effects. Even your non-geek ‘who cares?’ potato couch will really sit up and take notice. To the sound as well: John Williams’ score has never been treated so well.
So why, after not one, not two, but three previously released versions, should we possibly bother to buy another Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Firstly, the picture quality. This is the first Spielberg movie released for the Blu-ray. If you have a Blu-ray player (or a PS3) and a new HD TV, then you will see a noticeable jump in the fine details and the special effects. Even your non-geek ‘who cares?’ potato couch will really sit up and take notice. To the sound as well: John Williams’ score has never been treated so well.
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