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Video: CasinoRoyale CollectorsEditionBluRay-HD720Original at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 8
By rss@youtube.com (ddid202) Bond, James Bond. Ray, Blu-ray. Edition, Collectors Edition. Hmm, is this the first Blu-ray double-dip? I think it is! Casino Royale is being re-released on Blu-ray, finally using BD-Live — like Taking full advantage of the interactive capabilities offered by advanced Blu-ray technolo...
Video: BD Live demonstration pt 2,Oldecam,NotaspringchickOriginal at Grouper
• Sat, Jul 12
By info@crackle.com (montebubbles) Oldecam and Notaspringchick for OFN with a explaination on what is Blu-ray and BD live followed by part on of a demonstration at EMA's home media expo,www.montebubbles.net,www.oldefartnetwork.com Views: 10Tags: net home media demonstration followed Ray expo Blu MBN EMA ex...
Watch Harry Potter, talk to Daniel Radcliffe on PS3
Original at CVG Online
• 21 hours ago
It's one of those newfangled BD-Live features you get with the Blu-Ray version of the film. As you watch, you'll hear Radcliffe and Yates comment on the ... Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition (Blu-ray)ComingSoon.net
Terminator: Salvation BD-Live director commentary impressions
Original at Engadget
• Tue, Dec 8
By Richard Lawler One of the main problems with initial Blu-ray director's chat sessions was a lack of feeling any life or interactivity, but Warner gave it another shot this weekend by offering audio over BD-Live as a moderator bounced audience provided questions off of director McG while watching Term...
Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player – $188 Shipped - Gadget Review
Original at Gadget Review
• Tue, Dec 8
Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player – $188 Shipped This Blu-ray player upscales your DVDs to 1080i, is BD-Live ready and can stream movies/TV from Netflix and other. Alternatively, Worldwide Dist has it for ... Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Player Sale On AmazonI4U
LG HR400 Blu-Ray Player
Original at Gadget Heaven
• Tue, Dec 8
You can playback Blu-Ray content in full HD and the HR400 is compatible with BD Live additional content via an Ethernet connection, although you will have ...
Get a Sony Blu-ray player for $99.99 shipped
Original at CNET News.com
• Mon, Dec 7
Both models rock the whole BD-Live thing (and, hey, if you're pulling the Blu-ray trigger, you might as well enjoy a frill or two). ... Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Player Sale On AmazonI4U Sony BDP-N460 Network Blu-ray Disc Player ReviewBigpicturebigsound.com
10 Blu-ray players that stand out from the crowd
Original at Tech.co.uk
• Mon, Dec 7
While the first wave of Blu-ray players offered pin-sharp HD and little else, even budget players can now download disc extras from BD-Live. ... Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray PlayerCNET Australia all 2 news articles »
Save Us, McG is Making Another Terminator Movie
Original at Gizmodo
• Sat, Dec 5
By Jason Chen 6:05: Logging into the Warner Bros. BD-Live account now. 7:53: Thanks for reading everyone. I hope this was at least somewhat entertaining for you, as painful as it was for me. It's time to go break this Blu-ray disc so I'll never have to hear McG's voice again. Good night.
Save Us, McG is Making Another Terminator Movie [Liveblog]
Original at Gizmodo
• Sat, Dec 5
By Jason Chen The Terminator Salvation Blu-ray disc can be watched with live director commentary tonight. It's starting. Update: McG is making a Terminator 5. No! 6:05: Logging into the Warner Bros. BD-Live account now. 6:15: I think it's the Director's Cut disc... 6:30: Long silence.
Watch Your Terminator: Salvation Blu-ray with McG via BD-Live
Original at Dread Central
• Sat, Dec 5
BD-Live, will take place on December 5th at 6:00 PM PST (9:00PM EST) live from Los Angeles. The LCS will allow fans that own a BD-Live capable Blu-ray Disc ... First Ever Audio-Enabled Live Community Screening of Terminator SalvationBlogcritics.org (blog) all 2 news articles »
EpixHD flips on social movie viewing online with ClipSync
Original at Engadget
• Wed, Dec 2
By Richard Lawler EpixHD promised to bring the social media heat along with the online movie streaming component of its service, and now it has partnered with ClipSync to do just that. Netflix and a few BD-Live enabled titles might argue with the "first true Social TV platform" claim, but form what we can see...
David Yates & cast talk Deathly Hallows, Half-Blood Prince DVD and BD-Live event
Original at SnitchSeeker.com
• Sun, Nov 29
David Yates & cast talk Deathly Hallows, Half-Blood Prince DVD and BD-Live event Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' on DVD, Blu-ray - first footage from ...Examiner.com Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Blu-ray)DVDTOWN.com
Angels & Demons – Blu-ray Disc Review
Original at HighDefDiscNews
• Wed, Nov 25
Angels & Demons – Blu-ray Disc Review Bonus Materials are presented in Hi-Def (HD) video with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound. BD-Live is included on this Sony Blu-ray Disc release, ... Angels & Demons (Two-Disc Edition) Blu-ray ReviewIGN
How Alive Is BD-Live, Anyway? Not Very
Original at PC Magazine
• Thu, Nov 19
I finally own a Blu-ray DVD player, which I quite like, but I still can't warm up to internet-enabled BD-Live feature. ... Sony's Digital Copy: Transfer Blu-ray movies to PSPDVICE Universal Launches Blu-ray/DVD CombosHigh-Def Digest Studios team for UK Blu-ray ad pushHollywood Reporter
Field of Dreams - Blu-ray Review
Original at Monsters and Critics Dvd
• Wed, May 27
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Field of Dreams is presented in a 1080p high definition transfer (1.85:1). Special features are from the previous DVD release and are all in standard definition. There is some new here in that the film is BD-Live enhanced (that is if you're player is ...
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Blu-Ray Review: Catch Up on 'Terminator' Mythology With HD 'T2 ...
Original at HollywoodChicago.com
• Tue, May 26
BD-Live opens “T2” up to a world of more material including quizzes, games, and bonus content through an internet-connected player. As someone who has reviewed hundreds of Blu-Ray and DVD releases, I am rarely overwhelmed by a home release, ...
Last Chance Harvey - Blu-ray Disc Review
Original at HighDefDiscNews
• Sun, May 17
By Danielle Byington has an average rating of 7.1 on IMDb 1080p in AVC MPEG-4 on a 50gb disc Dolby TrueHD 5.1 include HD featurette & BD-Live - - 2008 - 93 minutes - Starz - This uses 25.5GB for the movie out of 28.7GB total. Overall Verdict - Recommended Buy it for $24.99 @ Amazon.com — Review [...]
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition) – Blu-ray Review
Original at Monsters and Critics Dvd
• Sat, May 16
The “Dyson Protocol List” is the Blu-ray credits of the disc. The disc is also BD-Live equipped (if your player is Profile 2.0 that is) for “Skynet Access” (which was not available at the time of this writing). The disc appears to be an upgrade from ...
Opinion: Sound Advice: Connect Blu-ray player to Web for best experience
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Fri, May 15
Home Entertainment magazine Any player that supports BD-Live will have an Internet connection. Blu-ray discs with BD-Live provide additional online content such as movie trailers, games and group movie screenings as you text-chat with the director. BD-Live hasn't really caught on ...
Paul Blart: Mall Cop on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Chris Chiarella
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Thu, May 14
The disc is BD-Live-enabled, including the "cinechat" feature which allows connected friends to share onscreen messages while watching the movie. Disc Two carries another one of those great, versatile Sony Digital Copies that will work on the PC, ... DVDTOWN.com - Hollywood News
Engadget HD Podcast 136 - 05.14.2009
Original at Engadget HD
• Thu, May 14
By Trent Wolbe 00:42:28 - Hands-on with the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray player 00:57:30 - Sony Pictures responds to your poll results, discusses the future of BD-Live 01:16:45 - Ask Engadget HD: Best power and line conditioners for a big home theater?
Seabiscuit - Blu-ray Disc Review
Original at HighDefDiscNews
• Thu, May 14
By Brendan Surpless has an average rating of 7.4 on IMDb 1080p in VC-1 on a 50gb disc DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio include lengthy DVD ports & BD-Live - - 2003 - 141 Minutes - Universal - This uses 31.2GB for the movie out of 41.7GB total. Street Date: May 26th, 2009 Overall Verdict - Recommended Buy it [...]
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season One – Blu-ray Review
Original at Monsters and Critics Dvd
• Thu, May 14
The set is also BD-Live enhanced and features some online content (providing your player is able to access the Internet). Throw your DVD sets away, if you've got a Blu-ray player, because the episodes have finally been give the high definition gloss ...
First Coraline on Blu-ray Details and Release Date
Original at TheHDRoom
• Wed, May 13
Coraline stands from the best Blu-ray has to offer with a 1.85:1 1080p digital transfer, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and D-BOX Motion Code included on the disc. Bonus features are heavy on Blu-ray exclusives with strong support for U-Control and BD-Live. ...
Engadget HD Podcast 135 - 05.06.2009
Original at Engadget HD
• Tue, May 5
By Trent Wolbe 00:36:45 - Videociety VOD service uses Blu-ray players with BD-Live 00:45:35 - Survey screens reveal potential new FiOS guide, 1080p VOD, HD purchases on the way? 00:52:00 - Is TiVo planning a Flash upgrade? 00:56:22 - DirecTV HD TiVo actually not due until 2010
Opinion: Star Trek Con Coverage Now on BD-Live
Original at SF Universe
• Fri, May 1
CBS Home Entertainment tells me, if you own the new Star Trek: The Original Series Blu-Ray DVD (which streeted on April 28, 2009), you can use that disc right now to access a daily feed from FEDCON, Europe's largest Star Trek Convention. ...
Notorious Blu-ray Review
Original at dBTechno
• Thu, Apr 30
Blu-ray Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Notorious has finally released on the Blu-ray format, and it is out to impress all who take a look. There are plenty of extras on this Blu-ray release, along with Blu-ray exclusive extras including BD-Live content.
Bedtime Stories on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Grant Clauser
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Fri, Apr 3
In the Blu-ray package you also get a standard definition DVD of the movie, plus another disc with a digital copy that's compatible with itunes or Windows Media Player. That's good value for your high def dollars. The disc is also BD Live-enabled which ...
Opinion: Sony Releases Two New Blu-ray Players
Original at Ubergizmo
• Tue, Mar 3
Sony pins its hopes on a couple of new Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players - the BDP-S360 and BDP-S560. The latter will feature built-in Wi-Fi connectivity that taps into BD Live content, alongside the ability to download future firmware updates without the need for a pesky cable. In addition, it is...
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Blu-ray Review
Original at dBTechno
• Mon, Mar 2
Blu-ray Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: March 3, 2009 The Blu-ray exclusive stuff is rounded out with 25-minutes of deleted scenes, as well as BD-Live features. Extras: 8.5 I applaud Disney for the great Blu-ray exclusive extras! Final Score: 8.4
Review: The Dark Knight Blu-ray Disc
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Dec 9
By Mark Wilson As for BD-Live content, you've got to remember that this is Warner Bros' first BD Live enabled disc, and it actually offers something really, really promising with the platform. You can record your own commentary track. The only catch is that you actually do the recording through Warner Br...
Warner Reveals 'Dark Knight' Blu-ray BD-Live Features
Original at Digital Media Online
• Wed, Dec 3
By Kevin P McAuliffe With 'The Dark Knight' only days away from Blu-ray release, Warner has revealed the final list of BD-Live features which are set to include the ability to record your own video commentary and other additional exclusives. According to High Def Digest, Warner Bros. has announced the BD-Liv...
Bourne is Blu
Original at Digital Media Online
• Sat, Nov 22
By Kevin P McAuliffe Picture in Picture (U-Control) My Scenes Sharing (BD-Live) Picture in Picture (U-Control) My Scenes Sharing (BD-Live) Strategy game: "Bourne Card Battle" (BD-Live) Picture in Picture (U-Control) My Scenes Sharing (BD-Live) Strategy game: "Bourne Card Battle" (BD-Live)
Wall-E Three Disc Special Edition Blu-ray Lightning Review [Review]
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Nov 18
By Mark Wilson The Product: Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy and BD Live). It features the movie, obviously, along with enough extra content to keep Wall-E stacking little featurette cubes for years. The Price: $40 retail, though it's $25 at places like Amazon
Oppo BDP-S83 Blu-ray Player May Be First (Almost) Universal Disc Reader
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Sep 5
By Wilson Rothman First, we can tell it's going to be a step up from the bottom rung due to the presence of Ethernet port—signifying BD-Live (Blu-ray Profile 2.0) capability—and analog 7.1 outputs. But what takes it beyond other players are the SACD and DVD-Audio logos on there. No current Blu-ray player can ha...
Men In Black Becomes First International BD-Live Title
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, May 6
By Mike Fahey This release follows the recent Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 software update for PLAYSTATION®3 (Version 2.20), which made the PS3™ the first Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player available on the market. BD-Live titles are compatible with the latest Profile 2.0 BD players. These models also support Blu-r...