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Avatar Movie Review

Recently we were offered to review the James Cameron movie Avatar.  I have never been into any “Sci-Fi” stuff other than Star Wars, but this movie was excellent.  Our little one was very interested in the title, and said that she enjoyed the movie a lot.  This is a movie we will watch again, and again.  The technology used in the movie shows how the evolution of the movie making business has changed.  The movie was creative, and very imaginative.  The storyline was slightly foreseeable.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES AVATAR BLU-RAY DISC AND DVD GLOBAL RELEASE DATES

Much-Anticipated Blu-ray and DVD Launch of James Cameron’s History-Making Epic Begins April 22 – Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

LOS ANGELES, CA. – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced that it will launch director James Cameron’s history-making motion picture AVATARon Blu-ray Disc and DVD on Thursday, April 22.

AVATARon Blu-ray presents the ultimate high definition experience for home viewing audiences. Fans around the world will soon be able to discover every detail and relive every moment of James Cameron’s AVATARin the comfort of their own home. Blu-ray is recognized for presenting optimal picture and sound, and now AVATAR’s masterful cinematography, art direction and visual effects will lend itself to awe-inspiring clarity when you become absorbed in the extraordinary all-encompassing experience in the living room.

Since its global theatrical release last December, AVATAR has continued to make motion picture history. Written by James Cameron and produced with his long-time collaborator Jon Landau, AVATARstars Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi and Laz Alonso.

Oscar and Golden Globe® winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.6 billion in worldwide box office.  Director James Cameron takes audiences to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.  AVATARdelivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the epic nature of the story.

AVATARwill be available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD everywhere in the United States and Canada on Earth Day, April 22. Please see below for additional release dates around the world:

FRANCE – April 21                                                             BELGIUM – April 21

NETHERLANDS – April 21                                                SPAIN – April 21

CHINA – April 22                                                            BRAZIL – April 22

RUSSIA – April 22                                                            NORTH AMERICA – April 22

GERMANY – April 23                                                JAPAN – April 23

SWITZERLAND – April 23                                                 MEXICO – April 23

UK – April 26                                                             DENMARK – April 27

NORWAY – April 28                                                            SWEDEN – April 28

NEW ZEALAND – April 28                                                AUSTRALIA – April 29

FINLAND – April 30                                                            ITALY – May 6

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions.  The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets — from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce – throughout the world.  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

We were sent a copy of the movie as to review the product.  Receiving the movie had no influence on our review.

G-Force DVD & BluRay Review

My little one loves movies about animals.  When she saw this movie she absolutelly loved it.  She has a guinea pig, and found the movie very funny.  This is a must have for children, and also adults.

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 A Must-Own Blu-ray Combo Pack out on December 15!

 This Coming Holiday Season, Families Can Look Forward To Watching Their Favorite Pack of Guinea Pigs Anytime, Anywhere & On the Format Of Their Choice

Burbank, Calif., September 25, 2009 – Charging home on December 15th comes Walt Disney Pictures’ actionpacked comedy-adventure G-Force. Packaged as an exciting Disney “Combo Pack” (a Blu-ray™ + DVD + DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie in a single package), families can finally look forward to enjoying this thrilling story about a covert group of feisty furball Guinea Pigs anytime, anywhere and on a compatible format of their choice –Blu-ray player, car, PC and/or portable device.

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean), G-Force takes audiences on a deliriously entertaining thrill ride with a whole new breed of hero, featuring a stellar cast including Nicolas Cage (National Treasure), Sam Rockwell (Moon), Jon Favreau (I Love You, Man), Penelope Cruz (Vicky Christina Barcelona), Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), and Steve Buscemi (Charlotte’s Web), with live performances by Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Will Arnett (Ratatouille) and Zak Galifianakis (The Hangover). Academy Award®-winning visual effects master Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr. (1989 winner for Best Effects; Visual Effects, The Abyss) makes his directing debut.

Destined to be the family comedy hit of the season, and released just in time for the holidays, G-Force includes a fascinating line-up of behind-the-scenes features, hilarious deleted movie scenes and a collection of music videos featuring songs from the film. And exclusively for Blu-ray owners, there are three CGI effect bonus features that will satisfy their quest to join the rodent spy world.

Deluxe DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def Bonus Features:

Audio Commentary—with director Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr.

Blasters Boot Camp—Blaster (Tracy Morgan) gives viewers a high-energy, high-tech orientation into the elite world of the G-Force.

G-Force Mastermind—Hollywood legend Jerry Bruckheimer and CG effects whiz Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr. reveal the inspiration for this exciting adventure.

G-Farce: Bloopers—A collection of light-hearted flubs from the set that prove to err is not only human!

Deleted Scenes

Three Music Videos:

o “Jump” by Flo Rida featuring Nelly Furtado

o “Ready To Rock” by Steve Rushton

o “Go G-Force”

Exclusive Blu-ray Hi-Def Bonus Features:

Cine-Explore with Darwin, Blaster and their Creator—Darwin, Blaster and director Hoyt H. Yeatman reveal the secrets behind G-Force covert operations and the groundbreaking computer graphic work that brought this elite team of Guinea pigs to life.

Bruckheimer Animated—A retrospective of groundbreaking computer graphic effects in the work of Jerry Bruckheimer, plus an inside peek into the top-secret creation of G-Force’s state-of-the-art visual magic.

Access Granted: Inside the Animation Lab—Director and computer graphic master Yeatman Jr., takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the high-security facility and shows how the G-Force was animated from initial sketches to completed performances.

A top-secret, highly trained trio of guinea pig super spies is assigned to stop a dastardly plot to take over the world in G-Force, a gorgeously rendered CGI adventure from famed producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Squad leader Darwin (voiced by Sam Rockwell) will do what it takes to guarantee the success of his team, which also includes Blaster (Tracy Morgan), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude, and Juarez (Penelope Cruz), gorgeous martial arts pro. With the help of Speckles (Nicolas Cage), a star-nosed mole, and myriad other members of the animal kingdom, the G-Force tries to derail evil appliance mogul Leonard Saber’s power grab. It helps when your fly-on-the wall reconnaissance expert is, well, a fly on the wall!

G-Force has a suggested retail price of $44.99 (US) and $51.99 (Canada) for the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, $39.99 (US) and $44.99 (Canada) for the 2-Disc DVD with a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie, and $29.99 (US) and $35.99 (Canada) for the 1-Disc DVD.

BLU-RAY HI-DEF

STREET DATE: December 15, 2009

Direct prebook: October 6, 2009

Distributor prebook: October 20, 2009

Pricing: Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack: $44.99 (US); $51.99(Canada)

Feature run time: 88 minutes

Rated: ‘PG’ (US); ‘PG’ (Canada)

Bonus Materials Not Rated

Technical specifications may only apply to feature.

Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Sound: English 5.1 DTS-HD 48 KHz/24-bit; French and Spanish

5.1 Dolby Digital

Languages: English, Spanish, French

DVD

STREET DATE: December 15, 209

Direct prebook: October 6, 2009

Distributor prebook: October 20, 2009

Pricing: 2-Disc DVD: $39.99 (US); $44.99 (Canada)

1-Disc DVD: $29.99 (US); $35.99 (Canada)

Feature run time: 88 minutes

Rated: ‘PG’ (US); ‘PG’ (Canada)

Bonus Materials Not Rated

Technical specifications may only apply to feature.

Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound

Languages: English, Spanish, French

About Disney’s Combo Pack:

To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favorite Disney movies, in 2008 WDSHE pioneered the Combo Pack – a Blu-ray Disc™ plus a DVD and a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the film in a single package. Current Disney branded titles available as Combo Packs include High School Musical 3, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Bolt, Bedtime Stories, Race To Witch Mountain, Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana The Movie.

Night At The Museum:Battle of the Smithsonian Review

nambosThe original Night At The Museum was a very funny movie.  We recently got to preview Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.  The movie has a lot of action, and goes to teach one of lifes valuable lessons… If you aren’t happy with what you are doing, then change it.

I highly recommend this movie for anyone that liked the original movie, or anyone that is into comedy.  My wife, and our little one enjoyed the movie a lot.

“One of THE BEST FAMILY FILMS OF THE YEAR!”—Jeffrey Lyons, “NBC/REEL TALK”

Over 400 Million Dollar Worldwide Box Office Sensation Arrives In A Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack And Limited Edition Monkey Mischief Double DVD Pack On December 1st

– When the lights go off the battle is on! A delightful adventure, Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian arrives in a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital Copy) and for a limited time only a “Monkey Mischief” double DVD on December 1 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

History is larger than life — and twice as funny — in this monumental comedy sequel.  Ben Stiller (Meet The Parents, There’s Something About Mary) stars as Larry Daley, a former night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, where the exhibits come alive after dark.  But now Larry’s nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against a cranky Egyptian Pharaoh who plans to take over the museum… and the world!  From returning director Shawn Levy (Cheaper By The Dozen), the film also stars Amy Adams (Enchanted), Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers), Hank Azaria (“The Simpsons”), Ricky Gervais (“The Office”), Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) and Jonah Hill (Super Bad).

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
The Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack includes a high definition version of the film with over an hour of mayhem, mischief and monumental magic of outrageously funny features – including an interactive museum scavenger hunt game, gag reel, 12 deleted scenes with an alternate ending, “Cherub Bootcamp,” “Phinding Pharaoh With Hank Azaria” featurettes – a Digital Copy and a standard DVD. The pack is available for the gift-giving price of $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada.

Monkey Mischief
The limited edition “Monkey Mischief” double DVD boasts a second disc including over 30 minutes of entertainment complimenting the bonus materials featured on the first disc, including cast and crew commentary, six deleted scenes with an alternate ending, a gag reel, and more.  The holiday two-pack DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $34.98 U.S. / $45.98 Canada.

Single Disc
The Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian single disc DVD has one hour of special feature laughs from favorite stars including commentary by cast and crew, featurettes, six deleted scenes with an alternate ending, and a gag reel for the suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada.

Golden Ticket Activation Instant Win Sweepstakes:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has partnered with Delta Vacations and the Smithsonian Museum to offer the “Golden Ticket” Activation Instant Win Sweepstakes.  Both the Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Blu-ray Discs and DVDs will feature a sticker on the packaging promoting the chance to instantly win the ultimate Smithsonian Experience, which includes travel and accommodations to Washington DC and a once-in-a-lifetime, behind-the-scenes, all-access private tour of the Smithsonian Museum for a family of four.

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Special Features:
Disc One
    •    Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Blu-ray
    •    Gag Reel
    •    12 Deleted Scenes Including Alternate Ending
    •    Curators of Comedy: Behind The Scenes With Ben Stiller
    •    Museum Scavenger Hunt Game
    •    Cherub Bootcamp
    •    Phinding Pharaoh With Hank Azaria
    •    Monkey Mischief Featurettes
    •    Historical Confessions: Famous Last Words
    •    Secret Doors and Scientists
    •    Cavemen Conversations: Survival of the Wittiest
    •    Museum Magic: Entering The World Of The Photograph
    •    Director 201 With Shawn Levy
    •    Gangster Levy
    •    Audio Commentaries With Filmmakers
    •    FOX Movie Channel Presents Featurettes

Disc Two
    •    Digital Copy of Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Disc Three
    •    Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian widescreen feature film (2.40:1 aspect ratio)

Limited Edition “Monkey Mischief” Double DVD Special Features:
Disc One
    •    Gag Reel
    •    Curators of Comedy: Behind the Scenes with Ben Stiller
    •    Cherub Bootcamp
    •    Six Deleted Scenes, Including Alternate Ending
    •    Phinding Pharaoh With Hank Azaria
    •    Audio Commentaries with Filmmakers

Disc Two – Monkey Mischief Bonus Disc
    •    Show Me The Monkey featurette
        o    Monkey Business
        o    Primate Prima Donnas
        o    The Secret Life of a Monkey Movie Star: Life Off Camera
    •    Games
        o    Monkey Slap Game
        o    Abel and Dexter’s Flights Of Fancy

Single Disc DVD Special Features:
Special features include everything on “Disc One” of “Monkey Mischief Edition” above.

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions.  The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment.  Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets — from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce – throughout the world.  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.LOS ANGELESE, CA.


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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN
Street Date:            December 1, 2009
Prebook Date:            November 4, 2009
Screen Format:             Widescreen – 2.40:1 (All)
Audio:                 English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio/5.1 Dolby Digital in Spanish/French (BD)
        English 5.1 Dolby Surround, Spanish/French Dolby Surround (Standard)
Subtitles            English, French and Spanish (All)       
U.S. Rating:            PG
Total Run Time:        105 minutes
Closed Captioned:        Yes