Blu-ray Benchmark Disc Released, Includes RED Camera Footage

March 25, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 2 Comments

Video GURUs Stacey Spears and Don Munsil have just released their Blu-ray Benchmark Disc. The disc includes display calibration patterns, Blu-ray player and display evaluation patterns, as well as multiple clips for testing for proper video scaling and deinterlacing.
We are currently working on our full review of the disc, but we wanted to give some [...]

Blu-ray Accounts For 24% of DVD Player Sales In Denver

March 19, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 3 Comments

ABC News has a new story called “Blue Skies for Blu-ray” which is pretty much an overview of Blu-ray’s recent news, with a little caveat at the end of the story about the Digital Downloads threat to Blu-ray’s future.
One interesting tidbit that was mentioned is that in Denver, Blu-ray (players) have a 24% market share [...]

Huge New Amazon Blu-ray Sale, 379 Titles Included

March 12, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · Leave a Comment

Amazon is having a big new Blu-ray sale, with prices start at $13.99 and 379 Blu-ray titles are included in the deal. Some of the titles that are part of the deal include: The 40 Year Old Virgin for only $14.49, the super funny/offensive movie “Waiting” for only $11.49, as well as the suspense thriller [...]

Disney Now Includes Anti-Smoking Ads In Blu-ray Movies

March 10, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 2 Comments

When we popped in the Blu-ray version Pinocchio into our PS3, we were greeted with a Disney themed Anti-Smoking ad. This kinda surprised us, as you would expect this to be a TV commercial, not a trailer on a kids movie. We wonder if this should be included on adult themed films instead?
Have you seen [...]

Want to Write For FWC? Come Join The Team!

March 6, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · Leave a Comment

We are looking for 1-2 writers to join the Format War Central team. If you’re addicted to this stuff as much as us, then you might be the person(s) we are looking for.
Applicants should have the following:
* Extensive knowledge of, and interest in Blu-ray, or Digital Download technologies like Vudu, Apple TV, Netflix Streaming ect.
* [...]

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Blu-ray Deal

March 5, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 1 Comment

Amazon is having a small “Buy 2 Get 1 Free Deal” on a small selection of Blu-ray movies. This sale only offers 25 Blu-ray movies, but does include one of our favorites “Le Femme Nakita”.
Lets all hope the studios will provide their own “Economic Stimulus Plan” by offering some “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” Blu-ray [...]

Zombie Strippers Winner Announced

March 2, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 1 Comment

The winner of the “Zombie Strippers” Blu-ray Giveaway is: William Ready
If you are the winner you will be emailed within 24hrs.
If you did win this time, a new giveaway starts Tuesday.

Kaleidescape Blu-ray On Track For 2009

February 26, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · Leave a Comment

It appears that Kaleidescape is no longer contented with a player that provides “a viewing experience that rivals Blu-ray” as declared in the downloadable datasheet for their 1080p Player.
According to their CEO, Michael Malcolm, they’re all set to release a player that will still look like the 1080p model but will fully support the [...]

Blu-ray Giveaway: Zombie Strippers

February 24, 2009 by Tyler Pruitt · 35 Comments

This Blu-ray giveaway is for “Zombie Strippers”
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. (Mehar will be helping out with Canadian only giveaways).
You can only win once every 3 months. we decided to lower this since we do giveaways so often.
The Winner will be announced Monday March 2nd.

Winner will be selected by a Random.org number sequence.
How [...]