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Hah. Looks like the format wars are over, from DVD Dossier, via Engadget.

We called the store to verify this and were told that, yes, they were wiped out of Blu-ray Discs on Sunday, about seven thousand bucks worth.

We then asked if they sold both high definition formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray.

Once again, the answer was yes. But they still have a “good selection” of HD DVDs, as none were taken.

Two interesting movie-related bits have popped up on BoingBoing already today.

The Color of Money: BB points to an analysis of the colors used in top grossing movie posters. Restrictive ratings and big earners are dark and fleshy colored. [from BB]

Trailers from HELL:

The idea behind the recently launched “Trailers from Hell” website is simple and fun. Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, there’s a new video segment in which a renowned movie director comments over one of their favorite b-movie / exploitation / grindhouse flick trailers. Lots of personal memories, inspiration revelations — it’s like having a beer with a filmmaker whose work you dig, and fessing up about crappy movies you’re both ashamed to admit loving. [from BB, via Hurty Elbow]

Good morning, evening or afternoon! I’m pleased to announce that there are big changes in the works for UpcomingDiscs – to bring you more reviews, news, and great movie coverage in a much better format.

In a nutshell, were moving UpcomingDiscs from its current layout, design, and “backend system” to WordPress. WordPress is a fantastic blogging platform that will make UpcomingDiscs easier to read and enjoy – on the site, in your email inbox, and in your RSS reader. WordPress also makes UpcomingDiscs much eas…
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