-
'Marketa Lazarová' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1967 Czech film from František Vlácil is bound for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion will release 'Marketa Lazarová' on Blu-ray on June 18. Based on a novel by Vladislav Vancura, this stirring and poetic depiction of a feud between two rival medieval clans is a fierce, epic, and meticulously designed evocation of the clashes between Christianity and paganism, humankind and nature, love and violence. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack; and supplements include: New interviews with actors Magda Vášáryová, Ivan Palúch, and Vlastimil Harapes and costume designer Theodor Pištek; New interviews with film historian Peter Hames and journalist and critic Antonín Liehm; a booklet featuring new essays by film scholar Tom Gunning and author and translator Alex Zucker and a 1969 interview with Vlácil by Liehm; and More! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Marketa Lazarová' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 18.Posted Mon Mar 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Kickstarting Canceled TV ShowsWe learned this week that the beloved but short-lived TV series 'Veronica Mars' will be resurrected as a new movie financed by fans thanks to the power of social fundraising site Kickstarter. In today's Roundtable, we discuss other famously canceled-before-their-time TV shows that we'd chip in to bring back from the dead. Join us in the blog to share your picks for this topic.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Silver Linings Playbook' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]David O. Russell's Academy Award winning romantic dramedy is dancing its way to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Silver Linings Playbook' for Blu-ray on April 30. Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet-and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy/UltraViolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Silver Linings Playbook: The Movie That Became A Movement; Dance Rehearsal; Going Steadicam With Bradley Cooper; Learn To Dance Like Pat & Tiffany; and Q&A Highlights. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Silver Linings Playbook' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 30.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]More wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey adventures are coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC Home Entertainment is preparing 'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two ' for Blu-ray on May 28. The Doctor kicks off this new run of adventures by searching for his companion Clara – an Impossible Girl he’s already lost twice. Together they find themselves battling monsters on distant alien planets, trapped in a Russian submarine with a deadly passenger, chasing terrifying ghosts, delving into the heart of the TARDIS, facing the Crimson Horror in Victorian Yorkshire, and coming face to face with an army of upgraded Cybermen. The action grows and the Doctor's oldest secret threatens to be revealed as the world's longest running sci-fi series builds toward its explosive 50th anniversary in November of 2013. Also appearing this season are guest stars Dougray Scott ('Desperate Housewives,' 'Mission: Impossible II'), Warwick Davis ('Life’s Too Short,' 'Harry Potter'), Celia Imrie ('The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'), Richard E Grant ('Iron Lady,' 'Dracula'), Jessica Raine ('Call the Midwife') and Tamzin Outhwaite ('EastEnders,' 'Law & Order: UK'). Additionally, mother and daughter Dame Diana Rigg ('Game of Thrones,' 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service') and Rachael Stirling ('Tipping the Velvet') will appear on screen together for the first time. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 28.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
BenQ Introduces a 3D HD Short Throw Projector for $1,299[teaser]The W1080ST is DLP powered and Nvidia 3DTV PC compatible.[/teaser] The W1080ST comes packed with features at an accessible price. The projector boasts a 100 inch projection from as little as 6 feet distance from the screen or even a 65 inch projection at just over three fee. Powered by Texas Instruments' Dark Chip 3, the W1080ST includes BenQ's SmartEco technology among a set of features designed to conserve power and preserve the life of the projector's bulb. The 3D support includes not only Blu-ray and broadcast standards, but also Nvidia 3DTV PC connectivity. The is 3D feature set follows BenQ's strategy of appealing to gamers. From BenQ, "By combining so many advanced features at such an affordable price, BenQ is proving once again its consumer commitment, offering accessible yet high-performance products that customers can enjoy,” said Lars Yoder, BenQ America president. “With the W1080ST projector, users get amazing image quality, short-throw performance for placement flexibility in any environment, rich connectivity options, and our energy-saving SmartEco technology for only $1,299. No other projector delivers this level of innovation and flexibility at this price point." Other specs touted by BenQ unsurprisingly include a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, a pair of built-in 10W speakers, and an "Eco Blank Mode" button, which can drop power consumption by 70% and is for use when say, pausing a move to make a sandwhich. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Beautiful Creatures' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The PG-13 fantasy based on the popular young adult novel will cast a spell on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Beautiful Creatures' is coming to high-definition on May 21. When newcomer Lena Duchannes arrives in the small town of Gatlin, she quickly captures the attention of Ethan Wate, who only wants to escape what he views as a boring and dead end town. He quickly gets more than he bargained for, though. Lena possesses strange powers that have long kept her at a distance from others in her life. Lena and Ethan are drawn together, but their budding romance is threatened by the dangers posed by Lena's existence as a "caster" and her family's Dark powers. More distressing, though, it's what's coming. Upon her sixteenth birthday, Lena must undergo the Claiming, a process that will decide her fate forever: Light or Dark. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Book to Screen; The Casters; Between Two Worlds; Forbidden Romance; Alternate Worlds; Designing the Costumes; Theatrical Trailers; and Book Trailer: "Icons" by Margaret Stohl. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Beautiful Creatures' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Safe Haven' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest romance from Nicholas Sparks will sweep Blu-ray off its feet in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Safe Haven' on Blu-ray on May 7. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Safe Haven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'Olympus Has Fallen'As the first of this year's two White-House-under-siege thrillers, could 'Olympus Has Fallen' be a better 'Die Hard' sequel than the last official 'Die Hard' sequel? Our theatrical reviewer Luke Hickman passes his judgment in the blog today.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
LG Is Bringing Front Projection To a Lit Room with Laser TV[teaser]$9K nets you the projector and a 100" screen suitable for most any room.[/teaser] Twenty-two inches. That is all that LG's Laser TV projector asks in terms of distance away from its bundled 100 inch screen. What's more, the Ultra Short Throw projector's laser lamp works with the dark, angular reflection screen to produce a reported 150 nit brightness level in a moderately lit room. Not only can the projector handle normal lighting conditions, but LG claims that the bulb will last an incredibly 25,000 hours, something that customers used to replacing bulbs every other year can appreciate. The projector also includes an ATSC tuner which can pick over the HD with an antennae, 20W speakers, Wi-Fi enabled apps like Netflix and YouTube , 3 HDMI inputs, one optical output, and LG's Magic Remote. The LG Laser TV should be on sale in April for $8999. While not cheap, the DLP design is great for both portable projection usage and for rooms with normal light levels and without several feet of space between the projector and screen. Source: Slash GearPosted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Safety Last!' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1923 silent comedy classic featuring Harold Lloyd will debut on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Safety Last!' for Blu-ray on June 18. The comic genius of silent star Harold Lloyd is eternal. Chaplin was the sweet innocent, Keaton the stoic outsider, but Lloyd—the modern guy striving for success—is us. And with its torrent of perfectly executed gags and astonishing stunts, 'Safety Last!' is the perfect introduction to him. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p 2K digital film restoration, musical score by composer Carl Davis from 1989, synchronized and restored under his supervision and presented in uncompressed stereo on the Blu-ray edition, alternate score by organist Gaylord Carter from the late 1960s, presented in uncompressed monaural on the Blu-ray edition; and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring film critic Leonard Maltin and director and Harold Lloyd archivist Richard Correll; Introduction by Suzanne Lloyd, Lloyd's granddaughter and president of Harold Lloyd Entertainment; Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius, a 104-minute documentary from 1989; Three newly restored Lloyd shorts: Take a Chance (1918), Young Mr. Jazz (1919), and His Royal Slyness (1920), with commentary by Correll and film writer John Bengtson; Locations and Effects, a new documentary featuring Bengtson and special effects expert Craig Barron; New interview with Davis; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Ed Park. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Safety Last!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 18.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
