WIN! A 37-inch HD TV, Blu-ray player And Lost: The Complete Collection On Blu-ray!
Get lost all over again as Lost: The Final Season and Lost: The Complete Collection boxsets crash-land onto Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 13 September! Since its debut in 2004, the critically acclaimed US drama series has engaged audiences worldwide as they followed the survivors of the downed Oceanic Air Flight 815 in their quest to stay alive on a mysterious island.
The Blu-ray and DVD releases of Lost: The Final Season contain over 30 hours of exclusive bonus features, including deleted scenes, bloopers, an emotional featurette focusing on the end of the acclaimed series, and the much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. Providing the long-awaited answers to the mysteries of Lost, Lost: The Final Season and Lost: The Complete Collection are must-haves for both fans and everybody wanting to get lost.
To celebrate their release, DVD & Blu-ray Review is giving one lucky reader the chance to scoop a 37-inch HD TV, Blu-ray player and a copy of the Lost: The Complete Collection Blu-ray boxset! Ten runners-up will also win a copy of Lost: The Final Season on Blu-ray. To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question...
Wednesday August 18, 2010
WIN! Avatar: Special Edition Tickets At The BFI IMAX!
Avatar: Special Edition will include more than eight minutes of new footage, including additional action scenes and some creatures never previously seen (see the image and caption below).
"Audiences repeatedly told me they wanted more of Pandora, and wished they could have stayed there longer. So we’re making that possible,” said James Cameron.
“Whether you already love the movie, or you've never seen it, with this Special Edition, you'll be seeing it like never before."
The Oscar and Golden Globe-winning blockbuster takes you to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. Avatar delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the epic nature of the story.
Thanks to our friends at the BFI we have three pairs of tickets to give away to the first ever screening at 2.30pm on Friday 27 August at the London IMAX! Three lucky winners will scoop a pair of tickets each, seated in the IMAX's wider premium seats with more leg room, so answer the simple question below to be in with a chance. Winners will be notified next Monday and must make their own way to the BFI IMAX, which is situated next to London’s Waterloo Station.
Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox
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Tuesday August 17, 2010
WIN! One Of 10 Copies Of 500 Essential Cult Movies!
What makes a ‘cult’ movie cult? According to author, editor, filmmaker and horror fan Jennifer Eiss, cult films have distinct qualities that set them apart, including: a devoted and niche following; popularity based on word of mouth; and a tendency to remain in film fans’ memories for years after release. And that’s without the many other intricacies that are often hotly debated by film buffs.
500 Essential Cult Movies sifts through the greatest movies ever made, to bring together a list of the best cult classics that ever graced the cinema screens (or didn’t, in some cases!). From Carpenter to Lucas, Cronenberg to Lynch, Scorsese to Spielberg, the big names are all there, as well as the more obscure films that may have sneaked below the radar.
Sorted into chapters based on genre, this vast collection includes plot synopses, reviews and further viewing recommendations for each title. All of which makes 500 Essential Cult Movies a must-read for film aficionados and aspiring devotees alike.
Thanks to the generous folk at Ilex Press, which publishes 500 Essential Cult Movies, we’ve got 10 copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, click the View Competition button below and answer a simple question.
Probably the most famous slasher movie of all time – Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho – is 50 this year, and to celebrate we're giving away five copies of the new 50th AE Blu-ray release, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK). Spruced up for hi-def, and featuring a killer new DTS HD 5.1 soundtrack, the new special edition – which hits shelves on 9 August – also comes loaded with a proper haul of extras:
Psycho Sound: A never-before-seen piece that looks at the re-mastering process we described above. Audio Commentary: Feature-length commentary with Stephen Rebello (Author of Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho) The Making of Psycho: A feature-length documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's most shocking film. The Shower Scene: A look at the impact of music on the film's infamous scene. In the Master’s Shadow – Hitchcock’s Legacy: Some of Hollywood’s top filmmakers discuss Hitchcock’s influence and why his movies continue to thrill audiences. Hitchcock/Truffaut Interviews: Excerpts from a 1962 audio interview with Alfred Hitchcock. Newsreel Footage – The Release of Psycho: Vintage newsreel on the unique policy Alfred Hitchcock insisted upon for the release of the film. The Shower Scene – Storyboards by Saul Bass: Original storyboard design. Production Notes: An essay on the making of the film. The Psycho Archives: On-set photo stills from the film’s production. Posters And Psycho Ads: A gallery of original posters and ads from the theatrical campaign. Lobby Cards: A gallery of promotional lobby cards from the film’s theatrical campaign. Behind-The-Scenes Photographs: Rare photos showing the cast and crew at work. Theatrical Trailer: The original promotional trailer from the film’s theatrical campaign. Re-Release Trailers: The promotional trailer created for the re-release of the film.
Fancy getting your hands on some of that? Click the button below and answer a simple question to be in with a chance of winning...
Thursday August 05, 2010
WIN! From Paris With Love On Blu-ray!
To celebrate the 2 August release of From Paris With Love, DVD & Blu-ray Review is giving away five Blu-Ray copies of the action packed film starring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Cult favourite and acting legend John Travolta (The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3; Face/Off) and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Mission: Impossible III; The Tudors) star as CIA agents in the adrenalin-fuelled thriller, From Paris with Love. Brought together by the team behind Transporter 3, directed by the acclaimed Pierre Morel (Taken; The Transporter) and written by Luc Besson (Taken, The Fifth Element), this breakneck roller-coaster ride sees two special agents embark on a race across Paris to stop a terrorist attack. Keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, From Paris with Love was released on Blu-ray and DVD on 2 August.
Living an enviable life in Paris, James Reece (Meyers) works as a personal aide to a US Ambassador. Unsatisfied and desperate for a taste of the real action, Reece snaps up the chance to take on his first real CIA mission. Partnered with wisecracking and trigger-happy special agent Charlie Wax (Travolta) in a race to stop deadly terrorists, his action fantasy fast becomes a living nightmare.
Thrust into the violent Parisian underworld, Reece finds himself in the ultimate fight for his life against a highly dangerous crime ring. In an electrifying showdown, it seems that brash, straight-talking agent Wax might be Reece’s only hope for making it through the next 48 hours alive...
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of the film on Blu-ray, click the button below and answer a simple question.
From Paris With Love is out now on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download
Tuesday August 03, 2010
WIN! Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service – A Speedy Delivery
Get ready for another special delivery from Britain’s favourite postie as Postman Pat stars in the brand new DVD Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service – A Speedy Delivery.
With his new job as head of the Special Delivery Service (SDS), Postman Pat and his faithful companion Jess the Cat now deliver anything, anytime, anywhere! With Pat’s very own fleet of vehicles and his pilot’s licence, not even a slippery ice cube or a super magnet can stand in his way!
The DVD is released on 9 August with an RRP of £9.99 – perfect timing to keep your pre-schoolers entertained on their summer holidays! The double-disc DVD includes four action-packed Postman Pat SDS episodes, plus a bonus disc with four Postman Pat episodes (‘Holiday Hobbies’, ‘The Fun Run’, ‘Spy Mission’ and ‘The Noisy Day’).
Bonus features also include an exclusive PC game (Match And Deliver), fun activity sheets and downloadable screensaver wallpapers.
To celebrate the release, we’ve got 10 copies of Postman Pat Special Delivery Service – A Speedy Delivery to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question.
Thursday July 22, 2010
WIN! Copies Of Death Warrior And Unrivaled
Death Warrior is the underground, hard-hitting, mixed martial arts thriller, where failure only leads to death.
The dramatic tale follows the story of Rainerio (Hector Echavarria), an undefeated MMA champion who is about to retire and choose a quieter life when he is forced to enter the warped world of underground fighting. Run by a vicious and unscrupulous gang, the fights are broadcast on the internet where people place bets on who will win – but in these ultra-violent battles winning means killing your opponent.
Rainerio is forced to fight against his will to save his wife, Kira, who has been injected with a slow-acting neurotoxin by the gang.
This adrenaline-fueled, MMA extravaganza features some of the biggest and best names from the Ultimate Fighting Championship – including the current UFC Welterweight title-holder George ‘Rush’ St Pierre and former UFC Light heavyweight champion, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (who plays BA in the blockbuster film version of The A Team).
The film also stars Keith ‘The Dean of Mean’ Jardine and ‘Sugar’ Rashad Evans as they once again transfer their mixed martial arts skills from the Octagon to the big screen.
Death Warrior is released by E1 Entertainment on Monday 26 July 2010 and to celebrate the release, we’ve got five copies of the film and five copies of Unrivaled to give away.
Unrivaled also features full-contact fighting sequences and stars the current UFC Lightweight title holder BJ ‘The Prodigy’ Penn. As the tagline says: “Some win. Some lose. Some are born to fight. Every cage has its king.”
To be in with a chance of winning both films, click the button below and answer a simple question.
Monday July 19, 2010
WIN! Toy Story 3 Card Games From Cartamundi!
As Toy Story 3 blasts into cinemas for the first time in glorious 3D, Cartamundi takes collectible playing cards to a new dimension with the release of its fantastic Toy Story 3 Card Games.
Available from July 2010 (and beyond!), there are hours of family fun to be had with these cool card packs, which are a perfect distraction for the kids this summer.
And it’s the game possibilities that are beyond infinite with Toy Story 3 Playing Cards. How about getting your mates along for a game of snap as you go crazy with Woody, Buzz and the gang?
And in a second release by Cartamundi, there are two different ways to win with the 2-in-1 Toy Story 3 Trade Up & Happy Families Card Game. If it's a bidding war you're after, each round of Trade Up is won by the highest card as players try to accumulate six-card character sets. Meanwhile, in Happy Families players have to find a happy home for Rex, Jessie & co in a race to collect all the six-card families.
The Toy Story 3 Playing Card Games are available from July 2010 at all good toy retailers with an RRP of £2.99 each. For further information visit the official Cartamundi website.
To celebrate the release of both card sets, Cartamundi has given us a fantastic prize. The company is offering 10 packs of Toy Story 3 Playing Cards and 10 packs of the 2-in-1 Toy Story 3 Trade Up & Happy Families Card Game, with 10 lucky winners scooping both prizes!
To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question...
Friday July 02, 2010
Win! A Copy Of LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 For PS3 And The Videogame Console!
LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 combines two of the most beloved franchises to deliver a magical, fun-filled adventure. Based on the first four books and films – Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban™, and Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire™ – fans can experience Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in a new and exciting way.
Players will build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament in an interactive journey that takes them through some of the most detailed and expansive environments ever created for a LEGO game. Featuring potion-making, spell-casting, puzzle-solving, and more, players of all ages can relive the adventures like never before with the humour and creative customisation that is unique to LEGO videogames!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is giving one lucky reader the chance to scoop a videogame console and a copy of LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 to play on it! One runner up will also win a PS3 copy of the game. To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question...
A tense and bloody erotic thriller in the style of Bound, Night Dragon has arrived on DVD with all guns blazing to take us deep into the seedy world of the London underground crime scene.
Young lawyer Millie (Annette Kellow) has fallen madly in love with the mysterious Liz (Imogen Church), but finds herself in too deep when she discovers that her lover is actually a hit woman for the vicious thug she is about to prosecute. Loyalties are tested, guns are drawn and knives are flashed as she ultimately decides who to trust to save her relationship – and her life. The Brit thriller also features a stand-out turn from Alan Ford (Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch).
Night Dragon was released this week on DVD and the folks at tla Releasing have 10 copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one, click the button below and answer a simple question...
Monday June 28, 2010
WIN! A 40-inch HD TV, DVD player And A Copy Of Psychosis!
Horror moves to the English countryside on 19 July when Psychosis hits DVD! Based on the 1974 screenplay Dreamhouse by Michael Armstrong (Blood On Satan’s Claw) and adapted by director Reg Traviss (Joy Division), Psychosis combines the fast-paced energy of modern horror with a classic British sensibility.
During the snowstorms of 1992, environmental activists camping in remote countryside are stalked by a deranged killer, events culminating in a horrendous massacre. Fifteen years later, bestselling thriller novelist and newlywed Susan (Charisma Carpenter) relocates from her native California to join her husband David in England. The couple buy a picturesque manor house deep in the countryside – the perfect location for a fresh start after Susan’s mental collapse and a secluded place to complete her long-awaited new book.
However, soon after settling in Susan is unnerved by disturbances in the house and her dream of tranquillity rapidly unfolds into a nightmare. Plagued by a series of surreal torments, Susan’s isolation intensifies during David’s absences working in London and she is pushed to the point of madness.
To celebrate the release of Psychosis on 19 July, we’re giving you the chance to bag a 40-inch HD TV, DVD player and a copy of the film! Ten runners up will also win Psychosis on DVD. To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question...
Wednesday June 02, 2010
WIN! One Of Three Q-TV2 TV Speaker Systems
Want great sound from your TV without taking away precious space in your living room? You need the Q-TV2 From Q Acoustics, which massively improves the sound created by modern flatscreen televisions while blending invisibly into the background.
The ultra-discreet, amplified 2.1-channel stereo loudspeakers can be fitted to flatscreen televisions ranging from 30 to 42 inches. Everything you need is included in the box and the whole job can be accomplished in minutes. Once attached, all owners see is a slim, stylish satellite speaker peeping out from either side of their TV. Importantly, what they absolutely won’t see are any wires or one of the world’s slimmest subwoofers – hidden away behind the screen thanks to its depth of only 38mm.
Q-TV2 boasts no fewer than eight advanced BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) loudspeaker drive units, with two in each satellite and four in the subwoofer. As well as providing exceptionally dynamic, low-distortion sound, BMR drivers disperse their sound across a much wider axis than conventional speakers. This means everyone in the room will enjoy the same full stereo or home-cinema experience regardless of where they sit.
Q Acoustics is a brand of Armour Home and the company is giving three lucky readers the chance to scoop their very own Q-TV2! To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question...
Monday May 17, 2010
WIN! The Road Novels And Blu-rays!
The Road is a thrilling and moving post apocalyptic tale of the survival of a father and his young son as they journey across a barren America that has been destroyed by a mysterious cataclysm. Faithfully adapted from the Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel by Cormac McCarthy (No Country For Old Men), The Road boldly imagines a future in which men are pushed to the worst and the best that they are capable of – a future in which a father and his son are sustained by love.
BAFTA nominated for Best Cinematography, The Road features performances from Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen (A History Of Violence), Guy Pearce (The Hurt Locker, Memento) and Academy Award winners Robert Duvall (Crazy Heart) and Charlize Theron (Monster).
The Road also contains a fantastic debut performance from startling young newcomer Kodi Smit-McPhee, who secured his part over hundreds of hopefuls due to an exceptional audition and his strong resemblance to Theron, who plays his on-screen mother. Smit-McPhee will soon feature in the upcoming re-make of Let The Right One In.
The Road is released today on DVD and Blu-ray by Icon Home Entertainment. To celebrate the release we’ve got five copies of the Blu-ray and the book to giveaway. To be in with a chance of winning, click the button below and answer a simple question.
The Road is released on Blu-ray and DVD by Icon Home Entertainment on 17 May 2010.
WIN! One Of 10 Copies Of Normal on DVD
Directed by acclaimed and prolific Canadian writer/director Carl Bessai, Normal is the story of three strangers who have avoided coming to grips with the aftermath of a senseless tragedy, and their role within it.
Catherine, Dale and their twelve-year-old son, Brady, are a family on the brink of collapse. In the two years since the death of her elder son and star athlete Nicky, Catherine is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with a husband who prefers to live a life of denial and a son who is a constant reminder of what once was.
Walt, a professor, is coming to grips with his impending middle age. His inability to communicate with his wife, the care demanded from his agoraphobic brother and his failure as a writer, lead him to find refuge in the arms of Sherri, a young television reporter and student.
Jordie, after serving time in a juvenile detention centre for car theft comes home to his domineering father Carl, and his new stepmother, Elise. His strained relationship with his father comes to a head when he and Elise find themselves in each other’s arms and begin a torrid, taboo affair.
As the story unfolds, we discover that these characters are all part of one story – linked by blood, coincidence and their need to make atonement with the past.
Normal will be released on DVD for the first time on 24 May and DVD & Blu-ray Review has 10 copies to give away! Simply click the button below and answer a simple question.
Monday May 10, 2010
WIN! Daybreakers On Blu-ray, A 37-Inch HD TV And A Blu-ray Player!
Ethan Hawke heads up an all-star cast that includes Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill in an apocalyptic sci-fi thriller you can get your teeth into! Daybreakers is available on Blu-ray and DVD on 31 May and to celebrate the release Lions Gate Home Entertainment is giving DVD & Blu-ray Review readers the chance to take home a fantastic prize! The first name out of the metaphorical hat will win a 37-inch high-def TV, a Blu-ray player and a copy of Daybreakers on Blu-ray. Another 10 runners up will also win a copy of the film on Blu-ray.
To find out more and enter the competition, click the Read More link below...