Ivana Milicevic

The gorgeous Ivana Milicevic has turned up in the latest C&C Red Alert 3 computer game. I'm a fan of the franchise but apart from her delectable visage the games stinks, rather dig out some of the older versions, they look and play better.

Wall-E

I got my copy of the movie from HMV today, alas they sent me the DVD version instead of the Blu-ray and from reading a few comments on the AVForums it's happened to others as well.
I can send it back freepost but no guarantee now of getting it before the holidays/

PS3 etc

Well my new UK spec 80gig PS3 arrived yesterday and it's all up and running now. I have TVersity running on the PC which in conjunction with the console is acting as a media server, it's just such a more user friendly way to play PC based content on the Plasma.
The PS3 package I went for cost £289 (Amazon) and included a HDMI cable and Motorstorm:Pacific Rift so a decent price although knowing my luck the chancellor will reduce VAT in the budget.

Streaming media aside the standalone player for Blu-ray is also so much better to use and I've been able to get a good way into Chuck.

Bad news at least for me is the cancellation of Eli Stone and Pushing Daises, two of my favourite shows from last season but if truth be told they have both a lost a little on their second seasons.

Mini Reviews

It's mini review time for movies I've watched recently.

Hancock
Well what a let down this was, great idea and at the beginning Will Smith nailed the indifferent and reckless superhero character down pat but really as the plot developed it was just meh, not interesting at all.
Wanted
Well I loved the trailer but as you know sometimes the trailer shows all the good stuff and in this case the supporting story of the movie simply wasn't strong enough to carry the already seen action footage.
Wall-E
Well I'd heard good and bad about the story (not the CGI of course which was incredible) so wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say now that I simply loved it, as always Pixar gets the characters just right and I really felt for Wall-E and Eve and was quite happy with the soft cell environmental over tones.
The Happening
That sucked bigtime, very interesting idea but who have a toss, it was just bad.
Iron Man
Kick ass action superhero movie. A brilliant cast, spot on origin story and a main plot that actually was good enough to carry the second half of the movie.


For those that are interested Wall-E is currently being offered in HMV's 2 for £25 Blu-ray promotion, not a bad price for a brand new release.

Pay Rise

I've just found out the for my classification at work I'm getting a 4.3% pay rise assuming of course I'm still in work next year:)

Take my credit card away now....

I've no idea if it was a mistake or just one of those short term offers but I picked up Fantastic4 and Silver Surfer in a two movie Blu-ray package for £17.95, the item is still listed at that price on Zavvi.
So I've finally decided to replace my broken PS3 for another PS3 but this time a UK model, given the dollar/pound exchange rate I won't even bother importing movies anytime soon so a Region B player will be fine. I went for the PS3 again for it's speed, flexibilty and the media server aspect which I really enjoyed using.

What to watch..

A few new Blu-rays arrived this week..

• Chuck
• Supernatural (s3)
• Starship Troopers Trilogy (very cheap price)
  

Since I have Lost (s4) still sitting on the shelf I'm not sure when I'll get around to watching them. Then again the WTCC and Nascar seasons are near an end so that frees up a huge block of time and of course I have my accumulated holidays which I have to take before the years end.

PG Porn

"For people who like everything about porn...except the sex."

James Gunn's PG Porn is a comedy spoof which lampoons porn movies made in association with SpikeTV.
Only one episode yet but it stars Nathan Fillion and the gorgeous Aria Giovanni, not explicit so give it a go.


I've just watch the first two episodes of The Legend of the Seeker, loved it with only a few minor issues which will probably be addressed as the cast settles down.

Twilight

Twilight Trailer in HD

Icesave

I just got an email from The Financial Services Compensation Scheme in regards to my account with Icesave, a full refund is coming but since I don't have my main bank account (LloydsTSB) linked to the savings account I'll have to use a written application form. Annoying but I can't really complain with getting my savings back.

HD bits and pieces

Bond has finally been released on Blu-ray in a variety of packages, the prices aren't too extreme but as with most franchises I don't want every movie released so will have to cherry pick.
The new Freesat HD DVR has been officially announced for release next month at £299, a little high but unlike SKY and Freeview DVR's there is no subsidy or established market to make prices cheaper.
I got my UK copy of Iron Man yesterday, not a bad price (£15.98) from Amazon since the exchange rate has crippled US disc imports.

Nip/Tuck

The sixth season of the show is not yet with us but an interesting trailer has turned up.

Colour Of Magic

I've just seen that The Colour Of Magic (TV movie adaptation of the first two Discworld novels) is being released on Blu-ray, Amazon UK have a listing here for November 3rd. A little surprised that Hogfather isn't first having been made a year or so before but perhaps the distributor believes the second has more commercial potential.

Smell the mushy peas and burgers.

It's that time of year and Ilkeston has it's annual fair, can't say I'm over excited by the latest rides nor the total lack of parking in town for the next week but there is something about burgers and mushy peas not to mention brandy snap bought whilst surrounded by neon, flashing lights and kids having fun:)

I had an earing test at work today, everything is working correctly.
From what I've been told a few of the older guys have a claim in for working in a noisy environment for many years and the company is looking to protect itself in years to come.

Ark Of Truth

The first Stargate DVD movie Ark of Truth is finally getting a Blu-ray release in January, that I will double dip:)
I had a £1 vouched from Movietyme, had real trouble finding something to buy on Blu-ray, the pricing thanks to the exchange rate has seriously reduced the good value of US imported discs.
I ended up getting Men In Black for £8.99, like the movie and it's got decent reviews for video and audio quality.

It comes it goes (but only for a short time)

So I get an email telling me £28 has been put into my Paypal account from Quidco and then watch the news to find £3000 in my Icesave account is in limbo after the Iceland government took it over, never a dull day.

Sanctuary

The once web based series Sanctuary kicked off as a TV series proper on the US Scifi channel last Friday, it's UK airing is Monday the 6th on ITV4 at 9pm.
A new official website has been launched to cover the TV version called Sanctuary For All.

Eli Stone the first season gets it's UK premiere on the Scifi Channel on the 6th a 9pm as well, strange channel choice and why it didn't get a better UK presence is a mystery.

TV show mini-reviews

A few of my favourite shows came back for new seasons in the states in the last week or so, a few thoughts..
Heroes, only seen episode1 so far and overall a tad let down given how so many dead characters have not apparently died, commercial cop out by the producers.
Pushing Daises, looks gorgeous as always and more of the same from the great cast but the story was a little weak.
Chuck, came back with a bang and wrapped up the season 1 cliffhanger and threw in the action, comedy and underwear we've come to expect.

Shawshank Redemption arrived on Blu-ray yesterday, one of the best movies ever made.

QMx Cylon Raider

It's been long promised but now it's here, the film prop level model of the Raiders from Battlestar are now being offered for sale, you can find details and more pictures here. I personally would love to own one but I can't really find $950 on my current earnings nor dip into the savings which may be needed when the economy goes into full recession.

Nothing much.

Totally enjoyed watching Pushing Daises in HD, looked beautiful as it's style really was suited to the in yer face aspect of HD with the CGI and colour schemes used. Started watching Eli Stone, even better the second time around, still not watched Smallville. Pre-ordered Iron Man on Blu-ray from Amazon, priced was reasonable, actually dropped a couple of pounds from the original price.

Terry Pratchett's latest "Nation" is next on my reading list, it is not a Discworld novel, unusual but what the hell:)