Giz Pick of the Week — Futurama: Bender's Game

I've seen some high quality DIVX clips of Futurama before, but when viewing the characters on Blu-ray, the word "perfect" comes to mind (much because you can appreciate the slight imperfections in model outlines). I simply can't imagine Futurama looking better than it does in 1080p. But it's the worthwhile set of extras that makes the disc so desirable.

I particularly enjoyed watching the show's artists draw various characters and explain the process of drafting Zoidberg, Leela and Bender step by step. The short Blooper Reel was also a lot of fun, just to watch the actors create the voices of their cartoon counterparts. And of course you get other bonuses like a full commentary with much of the cast, though everyone gets along so well that it sort of becomes an inside joke fest.

Other releases of the week...

— A Christmas Story (Ultimate Collector's Edition) (Warner)
— The Colt (Echo Bridge)
— Futurama: Bender's Game (Fox)
— Get Smart (2008) (Warner)
— Gunnin' for That #1 Spot (Music Distribution)
— Henry Poole is Here (Anchor Bay)
— IMAX: Extreme (National Geographic)
— Monster's Ball (Lionsgate)
— NBA Champions 2007-2008 (Warner)
— O.A.R.: Live from Madison Square Garden (Summit)
— Planet of the Apes (1968) (Fox)
— Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection (Fox)
— Transsiberian (First Look)
— Universal Soldier (Lionsgate)
— Vexille (FUNimation)
— Warren Miller's Playground (Shout Factory)

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