You may have been thinking that Blu ray has disappeared as another passing fad. Yet it turns out, the creators are looking for more ways to maximize their content and improve their technology. “Consumer adoption of Blu-ray continues to grow at a very steady pace,” Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, said in a press release this month. “The 3-D theatrical market has been very successful this year. We are just now seeing all of the true capabilities of 3-D and with Blu-ray disc’s superior technical characteristics, as well as the broad industry support of the format; it makes it the ideal packaged media platform for 3-D home entertainment.” Soon, they say, you will be able to buy movies — like Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas and Harry Potter — that came out in 3-D.
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.
Blu ray disc players, particularly the PlayStation3, are beginning to take off, but not many people want to buy the PC drive to watch movies on their computers. “People are soon going to realize that they’ll have these collections at home, and will want to be able to watch them on the go,” argues Brian Zucker, a technology strategist at Dell. “And often, the best possible viewing screen is the one on their computer.” Now that the cost of these discs is coming down, it seems people are willing to buy movies on Blu ray now. “It’s cheaper than three years ago, when it would cost 0 or 0, but it might still be holding people back,” Zucker admits.
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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