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November 18, 2009

Blu Ray: A Breakthrough in Movies

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Yahoo Movies is a great place to look for films that are coming soon to a theater near you. At www.movies.yahoo.com/feature/comingsoon.html, you’ll get a quick glimpse of the latest new movies to grace the screen. Whether you’re looking forward to the whimsical “9″ and the much-anticipated sequel “Toy Story 2,” a horror flick like “Zombieland” or a true-story drama like “The Informant,” there are a number of films to pique your interest.

There are many exciting new movies coming soon to a theater near you. The steam-punk dystopia, “9″ promises to entertain audiences with its complex computer animations and thrilling storyline of a world overrun by vengeful machines. Action/horror lovers will want to see “Whiteout,” a suspenseful and mysterious movie starring Kate Beckinsale, involving homicides and “something lurking” in Antarctica. Matt Damon stars in “The Informant,” the true-life story of Mark Whitacre, America’s largest whistle-blower.

Movies news also lists new Blu Ray discs that are coming soon. Darren Aronofsky’s masterpiece, “Requiem For A Dream” will be out on Blu Ray this month, with added filmmaker commentaries from Director Darren Aronofsky and Director of Photography Matthew Libatique, a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with author Hubert Selby Jr and nine deleted scenes. “Gladiator” will have over four hours of bonus material and will also include an extended version of the motion picture. “Braveheart” also finally arrives in Blu Ray format and proves that it was worth waiting for with loads of interviews, interactive timelines, battle strategy analysis, historical segments and featurettes. “The Watchmen” holds a wonderland of special bonus features, including a first-of-its-kind “Maximum Movie Mode,” which allows the director to stand before you, pointing at two screens behind him — one playing the feature and one showing a behind-the-scenes shot. Trivia, comic comparisons, Watchmen bookmark-able focus points (attached to featurettes), graphic novel discussions, a vigilante documentary and new download content are all on this packed Blu Ray.

Once fans get a taste of a truly fantastic movie, they’re usually clamoring for more. Unfortunately, it looks as though the planning of “Jurassic Park 4″ died with Michael Crichton. However, Hugh Jackman has agreed to produce “The Hobbit” in a two-part movie akin to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which will be coming soon. Also, there is another installment of “Resident Evil” coming out in August 2010, starring Milla Jovovich and Johnny Messner. Sequel upcoming movies are also in the works for the following top movies: The Italian Job, I Am Legend, Beverly Hills Cop 3, National Treasure 2, Cars, Toy Story 2, Shrek 4, Night at the Museum, Jeepers Creepers 2, Transporter 2, Super Troopers, Ice Age 2, The Grudge 2, Ghost Rider and The Mummy 2.

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What is Blu Ray All About

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Sometimes consumers need to make sacrifices for the sake of new technology. When new DVD players first arrived, we welcomed the ability to skip to scenes more efficiently and we liked the extra sound options that included Dolby Digital 5.0 Surround. Now with the advent of Blu ray disc technology, we’re upgrading to receive bigger storage, bolder high-definition colors, 7.0 Surround Sound and better quality encoding. While the quality is the biggest selling feature offered to home theater enthusiasts, movie lovers get the added bonus of having more interactive features too.

Some consumers may feel irritated that they’re expected to buy a new machine to play new movies. Yet, the shift has been gradual to calm dissent and there are many great features that Blu ray technology offers. For instance, creators are looking at releasing DVDs with a re-writable storage section so consumers can download updated bonus material (rather than buy anniversary editions and subsequent releases). Secondly, top movies will be seen in higher definition and 7.0 Surround Sound (compared to the old Dolby Digital 5.0). Many people are choosing to buy the PlayStation3, which plays Blu ray movies and also allows users to surf the web, listen to music, store data and play video games.

According to movies news analysts, other Blu ray features may include space to bookmark Internet pages and add downloaded movie bonuses, the ability to look up movie theater times and contribute to interactive movie blogs. There will likely be additional options for viewing subtitles, angle alternates and video-in-video modes. Graphics and menu options will look more like a computer or DISH Network menu than a traditional DVD menu. “Blu ray disc models bring exciting interactive features to life and offer consumers a ground-breaking experience,” explains Chris Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics.

If you’re looking to start a Blu ray disc collection, here are some of the top new movies to consider. Braveheart was released in the new format September 1st, offering viewers special features like interactive timelines with videos, images and text; a behind-the-scenes look at production; the historical places, people and events behind the story of Scotland’s greatest patriot; new interviews with cast and crew; a featurette about Smithfield, the site of William Wallace’s execution; and 3-D models of Falkirk and Bannockburn, where military strategies, topography, weapons, troop movements and leadership information can be assessed. “Gladiator” is another must-own motion picture. The Blu ray version includes audio commentary; trivia; behind-the-scenes footage exploring historical ties to key scenes; the ability to “tag” favorite scenes throughout the movie, which they can learn more about with disc 2; a documentary with Enhanced Viewing Mode to access special interviews; an HBO special; a Learning Channel special; a featurette about the soundtrack; the personal diary of the actor who played Lucius; storyboard and costume galleries; and shot deconstruction with visual effects artists.

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