Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on June 9th, 2013
20th Century Fox wants you to spend Father’s Day with Dad watching a movie or two. If you’re looking to bring your experience with Pop into high definition, they have just the titles for you. These classics have been re-mastered and offered in high definition just in time for Father’s Day on June 16th.
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Posted in Blu-ray/3D Blu-ray, Holiday Gift Guides, Oppo by Gino Sassani on December 17th, 2012
There are still plenty of folks out there who have not yet joined the Blu-ray family. I’ll bet there’s at least one on your Christmas list. It’s up to you to open their eyes to high-definition home video. Now, I’m sure you’re tempted by those cheap machines hitting the market at the department and big box stores. And sure, you can get someone on board for a hundred bucks or less. I’m here to tell you not to do it. Sure you can give them a basic machine, but you’re also going to give them a future of headache and frustration as they discover more and more things that they cannot do.
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Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on December 13th, 2012
“Space… The final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Nearly 20 years after the original Star Trek left the network airwaves, Gene Roddenberry set out to discover if he could catch lightning in a bottle once again. Some say he did an even better job with Star Trek: The Next Generation. There are times I tend to agree. Great shows get better with time. The Next Generation was a great show. As you watch the episodes of the first seasons you begin to realize just how much better the series had become by the time the 7th season had ended.
With the help of an infusion of cash from Netflix to be the exclusive stream supplier of Star Trek television, Paramount decided to give the series a high-definition facelift. It’s an ambitious schedule and one that we’ll talk about in greater detail later with the full review of the series. For now all that you need to know is that the series continues its high-definition voyage and should end up high on any sci-fi fan’s Christmas list.
The set includes all of the episodes along with some bonus footage. There are wonderful high-definition extras that make this a cut above the DVD sets you likely currently own. Everything from the DVD is back in this set along with some great excusive features. You get LaVar Burton’s Reading Rainbow PSAs. There’s a new high-definition Gag Reel, New Audio Commentaries, and almost four hours of brand new high-definition features. One of the features is an hour-long reunion of the cast, and it’s filled with wonderful moments as they enjoy each other’s company and share fond memories.
Check out the full review in the weeks to come. In the meantime consider it a “can’t miss” Christmas gift for the fan on your list.
Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on November 30th, 2012
One of the most impressive gifts available this holiday season has to be the James Bond 50: Complete 22 Film Collection. With the arrival of Skyfall in theaters, it’s the perfect time to catch up on the entire 50-year history of Ian Fleming’s famous British agent. The collection includes all 22 official James Bond films. There’s even a slot that is “reserved” for Skyfall when it hits Blu-ray early next year. Bond turns 50, and now MGM is delivering the party favors.
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Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on November 26th, 2012
Warner Brothers Gift Guide
If you have a television fan on your Christmas list, you can’t do much better than Blu-rays from Warner Brothers this year. No other studio gives you more of your favorite television favorites on Blu-ray. They have some of television’s hottest titles, and these babies are all in wonderful high definition. This is not a paid advertisement. The picks we’re providing here are really some of our favorite titles this year. Here’s a few of our favorites that are available from Warner Brothers for this Holiday Season:
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Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on November 23rd, 2012
A&E just might be able to help you to play Santa for that special home theater fan on your Christmas list. Here are some excellent suggestions from us here at Upcomingdiscs. This is not a paid advertisement. Each of these titles comes highly recommended. Continue reading to find out how A&E can help you out with those last-minute Christmas shopping needs. Don’t forget to order through Amazon and help us at Upcomingdiscs to bring you another year of reviews and contests. Look for some incredible A&E giveaways for our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
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