Archived On The Mark - March, 2006
March 31, 2006 - Here are DVD reviews of Warner Home Video's "A Sound Of Thunder: Widescreen Edition" and "Babylon 5: The Legend Of The Rangers." I have also updated my "Coming Soon" DVD list to reflect upcoming standard definition DVD titles and high definition DVD titles.
March 28, 2006 - Here is my GENRE ONLINE.NET Interview with "Battlestar Galactica" Star , Richard Hatch. I have also updated my DVD review of Universal Studios Home Entertainment's "Doom: Unrated Extended Edition: Widescreen" now that I have had the chance to screen final product.
March 24, 2006 - Here is a DVD review of Lionsgate's "The Triangle: Widescreen 2 - Disc Set."
March 22, 2006 - Here is a TV review of the upcoming SCI FI Channel Miniseries presentation of "Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King."
March 17, 2006 - LATER UPDATE - Not even twenty four hours after publishing the information from the Canadian e-tailer, Warner Home Video has just sent out their first official press release regarding their first wave of HD-DVD titles that will street on April 18, 2006. Here is the press release information below.
WARNER
HOME VIDEO TO DELIVER FIRST HD DVD TITLES TO THE MARKETPLACE
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Additional HD DVD Titles To Follow In the Coming Weeks
“Warner
Home Video has been working closely with our CE, IT and retail partners to
design an optimal product launch for consumers and we’re pleased to announce
the launch dates for these initial titles,” said Ron Sanders, President of
Warner Home Video. “We have always been a leader in home entertainment
experiences and are thrilled to be the first studio to deliver movies on high
definition discs. Research shows consumers are rapidly moving towards high
definition home entertainment experiences, and Warner is uniquely positioned at
the forefront of the industry to meet the market’s demands.”
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additional titles will be released in the coming weeks including Batman
Begins,
Warner
Home Video HD DVDs will offer resolution six times higher than standard
definition DVDs, extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color in addition to
beautifully crisp sound (with up to 7.1 audio). HD DVD also introduces
instant access to extra features with the debut of a seamless menu-bar that
allows viewers to enjoy features and settings without leaving or interrupting
the film.
Interest
in this next-generation medium continues to increase. Research shows 50
percent of consumers will make HDTV their next television purchase; 16 million
HDTVs were purchased last year and that number is expected to double this year.
About
Warner Home Video
With
operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the
global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest
of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires
of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO
Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
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March 17, 2006 - Here is a DVD review of Warner Home Video's "Good Night, And Good Luck." By now everyone has learned about the delaying of Warner Home Video's first wave of HD-DVD titles that were originally scheduled to ship day and date with Toshiba's first players on March 28, 2006. A Canadian retail website that exports DVDs worldwide has listed some new street dates and has begun to take pre-orders for the titles I have listed below. I have never dealt with this online retailer before so I cannot at this time vouch for their reputability and until Warner Home Video makes new announcements, I would recommend readers take this information with a grain of salt. However if these dates are correct then at least the wait between the availability of players and video software will not be much different from when DVD was first introduced in 1997. The name of the retailer is www.dvdboxoffice.com. Please note that I have no relationship with the e-tailer whatsoever. This is simply a matter of speculation as far as I'm concerned until otherwise formally announced by Warner Home Video and the other studios that are supporting the HD-DVD format.
Street Date: Title: Studio/Home Video Distributor
March 28, 2006 Chronos Goldhil Home Media International
March 28, 2006 Twister Warner Home Video
April 18, 2006 Constantine Warner Home Video
April 18, 2006 Batman Begins: Special Edition Warner Home Video
April 18, 2006 The Phantom Of The Opera Warner Home Video
April 18, 2006 The Last Samurai Warner Home Video
April 18, 2006 Million Dollar Baby Warner Home Video
April 25, 2006 Unforgiven Warner Home Video
April 25, 2006 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Warner Home Video
April 25, 2006 Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire Warner Home Video
April 25, 2006 Lethal Weapon Warner Home Video
April 25, 2006 Training Day Warner Home Video
May 2, 2006 The Matrix Warner Home Video
May 2, 2006 Swordfish Warner Home Video
May 2, 2006 Goodfellas: Special Edition Warner Home Video
May 9, 2006 Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Warner Home Video
May 9, 2006 Full Metal Jacket Warner Home Video
May 9, 2006 The Dukes Of Hazzard Warner Home Video
May 9, 2006 Blazing Saddles Warner Home Video
May 9, 2006 Rumor Has It Warner Home Video
March 16, 2006 - The Doctor is back! Here is a review of the SCI FI Series Premiere of the new "Doctor Who."
March 14, 2006 - LATE UPDATE - Here is a DVD review of BBC Video's "Red Dwarf VII: The Original And Extended Series: 3-Disc Set."
March 8, 2006 - Here is a DVD review of Warner Home Video's "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire: Two-Disc Special Edition." I have moved my "Top Ten DVD And Top Ten TV On DVDs As Reviewed At GENREONLINE.NET In 2005" to the Archived DVD Reviews Page. In addition I have moved my TV reviews of "Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded", "Lincoln", and "My Gym Partner's A Monkey" to the Archived TV Reviews Page and my "On The Mark Updates For February, 2006" to the "Archived On The Mark Updates Page." More new media reviews coming soon!
March 3, 2006 - Here is a DVD review of Walt Disney Home Entertainment's "Lady And The Tramp: 50TH Anniversary Platinum Edition."