09-08-07

Howdy folks! We're back in action. Thanks for bearing with me as I took a much-needed vacation. Hope you've all had a great summer! -B

08-11-07

Heads up for all you folks who check out the website regularly: the site will not be updated for the next two weeks (18th and 25th). If you're looking for upcoming releases, please check here (apologies, but no prices will be listed at this time).

03-17-07

Howdy! It's been a while, hasn't it? Hope everyone's been enjoying the fine weather we've been getting recently.

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up about a technical bump we've been experiencing this week - our e-mail wasn't quite up to snuff. That being said, the problem has been solved and there shouldn't be any need to resend your e-mail. Just keep in mind that it'll take a while for us to sift through it and get responses out to you. The affected days were Thursday and Friday of this week (15th and 16th of March).

Other than that, things continue as normal, if not better. We hope to see you soon!

 

02-03-07

Good tidings to all of you! Today's update is a quick hit, but as quick as it is, don't underestimate the weight behind it... and the analogy kind of dies there. Regardless, this coming Tuesday (the 6th) marks the triumphant return of Eddie Murphy's DELIRIOUS to home video!

It's been a long time coming, but Murphy's hilarious (and notorious) silver-screen stand-up routine has finally come out of legal limbo and is now gracing our shelves. If you missed it when it was huge, now's your chance to finally see the 'set' that made Eddie Murphy a name worth remembering. If you've only seen his Disney films, this is a chance to see Murphy's roots as a controversial, but ultimately entertaining comic. By today's standards, Delirious isn't quite as shocking, but you can't pass up the chance to see classic bits like "Ice Cream" and "GI Joe".

The wait is finally over; catch Murphy at his absolute best!

DVD Wave

01-18-07

Greetings! It's been a while, hasn't it? A lot has happened since we last saw each other, and there's some important stuff you might have missed.

First and foremost, while Boxing Week has long since passed, we still can't seem to end our sale. While the sale isn't as extensive as it was on Boxing Week, you can still select from several quality titles up to 50% off their sticker price. Secondly, we are now beginning to take pre-orders for titles one month in advance. This cannot be done over the phone as any pre-order you wish to make will require a small deposit, but now is your chance to reserve your most-anticipated titles for release day! This means you no longer have to scurry across town to find that elusive new release. We'll make sure that we have one for you, so keep your eyes open for those release dates!

Finally, there have been and will be a few changes that might interest you. First and foremost, earlier this month Vanessa left us to pursue other opportunities. We wish her good luck in her future endeavours. Although it was mentioned in this month's newsletter (you can still sign up for free by sending us an e-mail with your name, phone number, and e-mail address here), I, too, will be taking my leave from DVD Wave and will no longer be behind the counter as of this Saturday (the 20th). Do not fret too much, however (as if you would), as I am still going to be around in the form you know me best: digitally. That is to say, I'll still be taking care of the site that you're looking at as well as continuing to write the monthly newsletter so you haven't quite gotten rid of me yet (insert evil cackle here).

That being said, Michelle and Aurore will still be around to provide you the fantastic service that you've come to know and love at DVD Wave, and you can likely expect to see and get to know some new faces while we eagerly await Hope's return from maternity leave. Michel, as always, will be at the flea market every weekend (see our Contacts tab for address information) if you're out and about that way, too.

I want to thank everyone for the great time I've had over the past two years, and I'm sure I'll see you all again from time to time. It's been a fantastic experience and I hope that you give the new guys and/or gals the same kind of love. From my roots as a customer to my time behind the counter, DVD Wave has always been like a second home to me. It will continue to be so in the future, and I hope that stays the same with you, too.

Peace,
Brendon @ DVD Wave

12-27-06

Merry Christmas to every one out there in the GTA and surrounding area! I hope you all had safe and joyous celebrations with your families and/or loved ones. Or, if you prefer, a wonderfully quiet evening.

As we at DVD Wave have geared up for the Boxing Week sale going on, we want to remind everyone to be safe. Remember that a deal's not worth getting yourself hurt or worse over. As of this writing, the roads are getting slippery and at this hectic time of year, some of us may be throwing caution to the wind. While we'd all love to see you here this week, we'd also like to see you make it here in one piece.

In any case, it's pretty clear from the release schedule that things are drastically slowing down in Hollywood after Rush Week. While the titles aren't as numerous as we'd all like, there are some great ones to look forward to. Yesterday's release of the Black Dahlia and the Descent should please anyone looking for a little darker material after the bright lights and egg nog, and in the interest of staying safe, you can take pleasure (if that so be your disposition) in watching -other- people hurt themselves with Jackass Number Two. Next week sees the release of Sam Jackson vehicle, Snakes on a Plane, and gothic teen drama, The Covenant. The week after will provide us with the adrenaline-fueled Crank, the sexy, gunslinging Bandidas, the mysteriously romantic Illusionist, mystery-thriller The Night Listener, and overall poor grammar from me, though you get that one for free. There's more, and if you're interested, you can point your browsers to our upcoming releases page (see the bar above).

Of course, the real news, as mentioned above, is that Boxing Week is here (woo!). Everything in our store is on sale, from 10% to 50% off the sticker price. If there's something you've been teetering on the fence with, now's the time to nab it up for a great price. Nothing has been spared from the sale (with the only exception being outstanding orders), so come visit us and rest assured that you'll find great savings on our shelves.

Thanks to everyone for a terrific holiday season, and from us to you, we hope you all have a great new year!

Carrying on,
The DVD Wave Team

 

12-20-06

Welcome one and all to Rush Week; it's that one final stretch of "business days" before the big day when we can see what all our effort has come to. For those of you already celebrating your special time of year, have a happy and a merry (grammar schmammar).

For those of you who have rested on your laurels, rest assured that Hollywood has done the same and a whole string of quality titles has just hit shelves, just in time for Rush Week. First up, you can now catch Sean Penn doing his thing in the Pulitzer-winning rise-and-fall story, All the King's Men. Kung fu aficionados can turn their attention to Jet Li's Fearless, his allegedly final martial arts film, directed by Ronny Yu and choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping (Kill Bill, the Matrix). For those of you who like to see families that are (much) worse off than your own, the quirky comedy, Little Miss Sunshine, comes to us with Greg Kinnear and Steve Carrell helming the on-screen dysfunction. If that's not your cup o' comedy, you can always try Ivan Reitman's (Groundhog Day, Old School) My Super Ex-Girlfriend, a film about what happens when your ex also happens to have superpowers. On the more family-friendly side, we've got Disney's inspiring football film, Invincible, starring Mark Wahlburg as the true-story sports hero. Sci-fi fans can enjoy the very stylish cell-shaded (animated) film, A Scanner Darkly, based on yet another of Phillip K. Dick's stories, featuring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., and Woody Harrelson. That's not all! Horror fans can freak themselves out with both the original and remake of The Wicker Man, as well as surprise-ending 'master' M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water, featuring Paul Giamatti (finally) in the spotlight.

For television fans, the news is just as good. CSI season 6 is here with your favorite original Las Vegas team members still doing their thing, following the Miami team's release just a week ago. E.R. fans now have their sixth season as well, and Simpsons fans can celebrate the coming movie with season 9 of their favorite three-fingered family. Let's not forget, of course, the classic war string-up Hogan's Heroes as its fifth season comes to us with all its classic... hijinks. I apologize; I never use that word.

Before I go, a quick reminder that Boxing Day is still on at DVD Wave, and we'll be sending out a reminder and details through our mailing list in the very near future. Otherwise, you can feel free to check the website (this one, of course) for the details, which will likely posted on or about the 26th.

Have a merry Christmas, everyone, and happy holidays to the rest of you!

Arrrr,
Brendon @ DVD Wave

 

12-13-06

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane!

Or if you prefer, happy holidays and seasons greetings from everyone at DVD Wave! Though many of us celebrate different holidays this time of year, I think it's safe to say that we can be unified in our love for film and television. It almost sounds worldly when it's put that way, doesn't it?

As we approach the holidays, several of you may be pulling your hair out trying to find the best gifts for your loved ones (and the occasional non-loved one). Rather than lose your locks, we've brought in some great gift ideas for the movie enthusiast to make life a little bit easier for you. First off, we've got toys and statues that run the pop culture gamut, featuring horror icons like Freddy and Jason, characters from the stylish Sin City film, your favorite pirate archetypes from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and even an 18" motion-activated statue of Uma Thurman as the Bride from Kill Bill. Let's not forget the various bobble heads and NASCAR models we've got, as well as a massive PEZ dispenser in the shape of your favorite robot butler, C-3PO.

For those of you looking for a more interactive experience, worry not. We've got chess and backgammon sets featuring Elvis and the Lord of the Rings (not together, of course... Elvis Presley Baggins?), Coca-Cola, and the Simpsons. CSI fans can have some fun with the Handwriting Analysis kit, and if you love you some Monopoly (perhaps with a distaste for proper grammar), we've got several officially-licensed movie-themed Monopoly sets from Parker Bros. featuring Disney's Pirates, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Batman, and American Chopper. Something to consider when you're locked up with your families on the 25th.

On the movie and television front, we've pulled aside all of our holiday films if you're so inclined to watch those classic specials without the advertisements, and television enthusiasts can find some of those rare "Complete Series" box sets including MASH, Sex and the City, and Friends. On top of all of that, we've still got a sale going on with titles marked from 10% to 50% off the ticketed price! If that doesn't lower your holiday stress level, then I'm afraid there's just no pleasing you.

Finally, the two words everyone always asks about: Boxing Day. The quick answer is "yes", as it has long been a DVD Wave tradition to celebrate the new year with a sale at cuh-raaaazy prices (you have my word that nobody will talk like that while you're here). However, as we are hard at work making sure people get their gifts on time, the details of the Boxing Day sale are still being ironed out. For those of you too busy this time of year, simply drop in on the 26th to see what kind of deals we've got going on. For the rest of you, you can check here at dvdwavecanada.com for the specifics, and if you're on our mailing list (you can request to be added here for free), keep an eye on your in-boxes for a friendly reminder.

Good luck and happy hunting,
Brendon @ DVD Wave