This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: September 22, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:

• Battle for Terra: DVD, Blu-ray
• Ghosts of Girlfriends Past: DVD, Blu-ray
• Hot Fuzz: Blu-ray
• Lymelife: DVD, Blu-ray
• Observe and Report: DVD, Blu-ray
• Shaun of the Dead: Blu-ray
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection: DVD, Blu-ray
• Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection: DVD
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: DVD, Blu-ray
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home: DVD, Blu-ray
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country: DVD, Blu-ray

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Star Trek Finally Coming to Blu-ray

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Home Entertainment, Upcoming Releases

To promote the upcoming premiere of Star Trek, Paramount Home Entertainment will catch up with the technological times.

Beginning April 28, a series of Trek-related offerings will be finally be rolled out on Blu-ray. Star Trek: The Original Series—Season One is first on that list. In addition to the 29 episodes, the seven-disc set will allow viewers to choose between the original television or remastered versions.

On May 12 (a few days after the film’s premiere), the studio will issue two Blu-ray boxed sets: Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection and Star Trek Motion Picture Trilogy. The “collection” will include the six films - from 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture to 1991’s Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - featuring the show’s original cast. Meanwhile, the “trilogy” will only include The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home.

The 2009 version of Star Trek premieres on May 8.

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Five Great You and Your Dad Movies

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Action, Classics, Family, Sequels, Home Entertainment

Tired of neckties, engraved key chains and the obligatory new wallet as Dad Day gifts? Give your dad the best gift of all this Father’s Day - a little bit of your time. Instead of stuffing him with dinner or dropping off a quick card, treat your dad to one of the best you-and-your-dad movies from film days gone by. One trip to the rental store, and you can give him one memorable Sunday.

Back to the Future
Enjoy family fun for two generations with this 1980s hit. You can both remember your childhood at the same time while poking fun at decades-old fashion and music.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Even non-Trekkies can delight in this memorable film from the Star Trek franchise. Don’t know the back story? No problem - just remember that Klingons are the bad guys and James T. Kirk has to carry the day.

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