We love a high-def first at HD Review, so here we go with the latest revelation in the buzzing world of all things pristine and 1080p… Apple recently announced that it has struck the one million mark on its HD TV download service. Nestled within a hefty two hundred million shows that have been shifted since the company began distributing video content, this vital stat bodes well for us across the pond. The inclusion of more HD content on its Apple’s marketplace must surely beckon with the demand clearly evident in the numbers.

Stoners of the world unite as Pineapple Express rides onto a tightly packed Blu-ray. Coming both in theatrical and a director’s cut, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and an MPEG-4 transfer all ensure that this Seth Rogen and James Franco starring comedy blazes up well in HD, but it’s the addition of a second disc that really sweetens the deal.

Featuring production featurettes (‘The Making Of Pineapple Express’ and  ‘The Action of Pineapple Express’) and assorted montage reels, the BD-exclusive game ‘Ride the Express’ completes this release that is set to smoke out shelves January 6.

Journey To The Centre Of The Earth has been confirmed for Blu-ray in the UK with the Brendan Fraser-starring special effects blockbuster set to include standard 2D and 3D versions courtesy of distributor Entertainment In Video. A couple of sets of 3D glasses (and the extras below) complete the package due out on November 3.

• Commentary by Brendan Fraser and Director Eric Brevig
• A World Within Our World
• Being Josh
• How To Make A Dino Drool
• Adventure At The Center Of The Earth

The Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association has announced that Japanese sales of BD players and recorders comprised 31 per cent of the overall market between October last year and September 2008. According to JEITA shipments totalled 138,000 units - an increase of over a hundred times the amount in the 12 months prior.

Humax are set to launch their FOXSAT-HDR DVR to tie in with the appearance of Freesat+ in November. With a 320GB hard disc drive the unit is able to record up to 80 hours of HD content or 200 hours at standard def, as well as pausing and recording live programming. You’ll be able to pick up the FOXSAT-HDR for £299, plus the cost of a Freesat installation.