Thursday, February 24, 2011

Blu-ray 22nd & 25th February Releases

Megamind (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

DreamWorks / 2010 / 96 Minutes / Rated PG
Street Date: February 25, 2011





Genres: Animation, superhero, family, fantasy, sci-fi
Starring:
Will Ferrell and Brad Pitt
Director: Tom McGrath

Plot Synopsis:
“A smart, funny and original treat,” Michael O'Sullivan, The Washington Post, Megamind puts a whole new hilarious twist on the superhero movie. Packed with high-flying action and non-stop laughs, the smash hit starring Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, David Cross and Tina Fey will debut in DreamWorks Animation’s Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack which includes the all-new comedy-adventure MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM, plus hours of bonus features and exclusive interactive Blu-ray features including picture-in-picture storyboards, behind the scenes footage, interviews, music videos, the lost scene, a comic book creator, an insider tour of Megamind’s Lair, interactive games, and so much more.

Disc Features:

DISC 1 – Blu-ray Movie + More
• Megamind: The Button of Doom: Megamind and Minion return to battle an even bigger foe in this all-new Mega comedy adventure!
• Enhance the Movie-Viewing Experience with the Animator’s Corner featuring Picture-in-Picture Storyboards, Behind the Scenes Footage and Interviews
• Uncover More Megamind Facts with the Trivia Track
• Put your own hilarious twist on scenes from the film with the Interactive Comic Creator
• Meet the All-Star Cast
• Discover the Lost Scene
• Visit Megamind’s Lair
• Experience AnimatorMan
• Learn to Draw Megamind
• Unleash The Reign of Megamind Video Comic Book
• Fun High-Flying Games and More!

DISC 2 – DVD Movie + More
• Filmmakers’ Commentary
• Meet the All-Star Cast
• Discover the Lost Scene
All-Star Superman (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Warner Brothers / 2011 / 75 Minutes / Rated PG-13
Street Date: February 22, 2011





Genres: Animation, superhero
Starring:
James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christina Hendricks and Ed Asner
Director: Sam Liu


Plot Synopsis:
Fueled by hatred and jealousy, Lex Luthor masterminds an elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel – and it works. Poisoned by solar radiation, Superman is dying. With weeks to live, he fulfills his life’s dreams – especially revealing his true identity to Lois Lane – until Luthor proclaims his ultimate plan to control the world with no alien hero to stop him. Powers fading, Superman engages in a spectacular deadly battle with Luthor that could truly trigger the end of Earth’s Greatest Protector. This startling and gripping DC Universe Animated Original Movie stars the voice talents of James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christina Hendricks and Ed Asner.

Disc Features:

Sneak Peek at "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights"
Featurette: “Superman Now” – In a moment of inspiration, Grant Morrison was provided an opportunity to revamp the Man of Steel into something modern, something more relevant for today’s audience. This is the story of All-Star Superman – where it all started, and what it came to be
Two bonus episodes from "Superman: The Animated Series" handpicked by Bruce Timm
Featurette: “Incubating the Idea” – A conversation with Grant Morrison
Audio Commentary: Bruce Timm and Grant Morrison
All-Star Superman Virtual Comic Book


Due Date (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Warner Brothers / 2010 / 100 Minutes / Rated R
Street Date: February 22, 2011

Overall Grade 3.5 out of 5 Entertaining



Genres: Comedy, drama, adventure
Starring:
Robert Jr. Downey, Zach Galifianakis, and Jamie Foxx
Director: Todd Philips


Plot Synopsis:
From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, Due Date throws two unlikely companions together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous. Expectant first-time father Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) looks forward to his new child’s due date five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife’s side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when an encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan on a cross-country trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, many friendships and Peter’s last nerve.

Disc Features:

Deleted Scenes
Action Mashup
Too Many Questions Mashup
Gag Reel
"Two and a Half Men" Sequence featuring Ethan Tremblay

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