I trust that everyone is enjoying the revamped Digital Lounge, where I have been reviewing Blu-ray movies and hosting the Blu-ray release schedule since the start of the year.

Over that time, we've seen some pretty major changes; the growth of the format and the multitude of releases, both catalogue and new. And let's not forget the spectacular demise of Toshiba's HD-DVD format, which paved the way for mainstream success.

I thought it would be an apt time to take a look at the best of the best, the Blu-ray releases for 2008 which have stood above the rest. So join me in rounding up the winners (and runners up) in the first annual TweakTown Blu-ray awards!

Best Image Quality

Criteria: Most impressive image quality based on quality of materials, devoid of sloppy DNR or other digital nasties and with most efficient image encoding.

Winner: Ratatouille (Disney Home Entertainment)

Runner Up: Speed Racer (Roadshow Home Entertainment)

Best Audio Quality

Criteria: Most immersive use of sound, with lossless audio being a must.

Winner: The Dark Knight (Warner Home Entertainment)

Runner Up: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney Home Entertainment)

Best Special Features Collection

Criteria: Based on quality and quantity of extra features, including audio commentaries, picture in picture video tracks and providing more than basic behind the scenes information.

Winner: The Matrix Trilogy (Roadshow Home Entertainment)

Runner Up: Iron Man (Paramount Home Entertainment)

Best New Release Movie

Criteria: Best overall movie for a new release title released over the course of the year.

Winner: The Dark Knight (Warner Home Entertainment)

Runner Up: Iron Man (Paramount Home Entertainment)