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)

[highdef digest]

Just in case you enjoyed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as much as Trey Parker and Matt Stone (or our former Editor Jason Chen), there's always the slew of IMAX double feature releases hitting shelves today. Cosmic Voyage/Destiny In Space and Space Station/Mission to Mir double up the 45 minute movies to make the purchase (or rental) a bit more worthwhile. And if four IMAX movies just aren't enough, there's always Coral Reef Adventure, Dolphins and The Living Sea, all of which are also being released this week.

— American Gangster (Universal)
— Casino (Universal)
— The Code (First Look)
— Constantine (Warner)
— Eastern Promises (Universal)
— Gangster Giftset (American Gangster, Casino, Eastern Promises) (Universal)
— IMAX: Coral Reef Adventure (Image)
— IMAX: Cosmic Voyage/Destiny In Space (Warner)
— IMAX: Dolphins (Image)
— IMAX: Space Station/Mission to Mir (Warner)
— IMAX: The Living Sea (Image)
— Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Paramount Entetainment)
— The Jewel of the Nile (Fox)
— Mongol (Universal)
— Poltergeist (Warner)
— The Rocker (Fox)
— Romancing the Stone (Fox)
— Standard Operating Procedure (Sony)
— The Ultimate Matrix Collection (Warner)
— The Universe: Season One (A&E)
— War, Inc. (First Look)
— War: Greatest Hits - Live (Warner Music Group) [highdef digest]

We're actually not sure which movie to endorse this week. Speed Racer was viewed at a drive-in, where it was tough to make much of its probably gorgeous visual effects. Pirates of the Caribbean is hitting in a $83 3-movie pack...which doesn't seem like any kind of special deal. And Ang Lee's Hulk (yeah, that's the one coming this week, not the recent update) isn't exactly a fan favorite. Of course, we listed all of the releases after the jump. So maybe there's something you prefer.

•1408 (Weinstein)
•88 Minutes (Sony)
•Another Cinderella Story (Warner)
•Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might/Lord Slug (FUNimation)
•Hulk (2003) (Universal)
•The Love Guru (DreamWorks)
•Madagascar (DreamWorks)
•Made of Honor (Sony)
•The Mist (Weinstein)
•Pirates of the Caribbean: 3-Movie Collection (Walt Disney)
• Pushing Daisies: Season One (Warner)
•Risky Business (Warner)
•Speed and Angels (Vivendi Visual)
•Speed Racer (Warner)

[hidefdigest]

Disney DVDs have a history of top-notch A/V transfer, and Tim Burton's masterpiece of stop-motion animation should take full advantage of Blu-ray's higher resolution. On top of that, you get a slew of bonus features—everything from the original DVD set along with a few more, including a feature-length commentary by directors Tim Burton and Henry Selick and composer Danny Elfman. Also, you can (legally) transfer the film to your iPod via the bundled DisneyFile Digital Copy—you know, for if you need to watch the movie at all times and all places.

Here are the rest of this week's Blu-ray releases:

• Action Starter Pack (Universal)
• The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) (Warner)
• Afro Samurai: Season One (FUNimation)
• Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live! (Rhino)
• Dude, Where's My Car? (MGM)
• End of Days (Universal)
• Heroes: Season One (Universal)
• Heroes: Season Two (Universal)
• Miami Vice (2006) (Universal)
• Pale Rider (Warner)
• Postal (UMVD)
• Redbelt (Sony)
• U-571 (Universal)
• What Happens in Vegas (Fox)

Anything you'll be picking up? [hidefdigest]