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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Star Trek: The Complete Original Series' Blu-ray $107.88 Amazon[teaser]All three seasons of the classic Gene Roddenberry series is forty percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'Star Trek: The Complete Original Series' for $107.88 (40% off suggested list price). "Space...The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise. Its 5-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before!" The series is set in the 23rd century where Earth has survived World War III then moved on to explore the stars. Brought to you in a brilliant remastered edition….this is Star Trek like you’ve never seen it before! Click here to beam yourself a set for a terrific price today!Posted Thu Jan 31, 2013 at 08:52 AM PST by: -
'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 3' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]It appears the remastered HD release of the third season is beaming onto Blu-ray in the near future. [/teaser] According to online retailer Amazon, Paramount and CBS will release 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 3' on Blu-ray later this year. This set features 26 episodes including: Evolution, The Ensigns of Command, The Survivors, Who Watches the Watchers, The Bonding, Booby Trap, The Enemy, The Price, The Vengeance Factor, The Defector, The Hunted, The High Ground, Deja Q, A Matter of Perspective, Yesterday's Enterprise, The Offspring, Sins of the Father, Allegiance, Captain's Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits, The Most Toys, Sarek, Menage a Troi, Transfigurations, The Best of Both Worlds Part 1. Specs, supplements, and a release date have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $129.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 31, 2013 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
Sony Kicks Music Unlimited Quality up to 320kbps on Android, PS3 and PC[teaser]That's quite a leap from the previous high of 48kbps. [/teaser] Just as it is with video, bitrate is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle for high quality audio playback. Sony just made a huge leap in that department, giving Music Unlimited listeners the ability to get 320kbps audio. That change isn't live on every device yet, but Sony says it's on the way. Currently, PC, Mac, Xperia, Android and Android Walkman devices have all been given the new feature, as has the PlayStation 3. To change the audio, simply jump into the settings menu and switch on "high quality streaming." Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Jan 31, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Sushi Girl' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The hotly anticipated genre-bending thriller by director Kern Saxton is coming to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] As previously reported, Magnolia/Phase 4 Films have revealed they've acquired the North American distribution rights to 'Sushi Girl' and plan on bringing the film to Blu-ray in early 2013, and now it looks like that date is February 19. Mark Hamill ('Star Wars' Franchise) and Tony Todd ('Candyman') lead a cast of cult heroes including Noah Hathaway ('The NeverEnding Story'), James Duval ('Donnie Darko'), Andy Mackenzie ('MacGruber'), David Dastmalchian ('The Dark Knight') and Cortney Palm ('Superbad'). 'Sushi Girl' also includes feature appearances by Michael Biehn ('Aliens'), Sonny Chiba ('Kill Bill Vol. 1'), Jeff Fahey ('Grindhouse') and Danny Trejo ('Machete'). The film centers on the compelling character of a man called “Fish,” just released after six years in jail after successfully not ratting on those involved in the robbery that sent him to prison. The night he is released, the men he protected with silence celebrate his freedom with a congratulatory dinner. The meal is a lavish array of sushi, served off the naked body of a beautiful young woman. The sushi girl seems catatonic, trained to ignore everything in the room, even if things become dangerous. Sure enough, the unwieldy thieves can’t help but open old wounds in an attempt to find their missing loot, with violent results. “'Sushi Girl’s all-star ensemble of fan favorite actors will resonate with the Magnet audience,” said Head of Magnolia Home Entertainment Randy Wells. “Kern and the 'Sushi Girl' production team have put together an incredibly cool, well-crafted thriller, and Mark Hamill’s performance will leave fans buzzing.” You can find the latest specs for 'Sushi Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 19.Posted Thu Jan 31, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Peter Jackson's epic return to Middle-Earth comes home on Blu-ray this March! [/teaser] According to online retailer Amazon, Warner Brothers will release 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Blu-ray on March 19. The movie is also expected to be released on Blu-ray 3D on the same date. The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands. Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
THX Launches a Home Theater Tune-Up App[teaser]The app helps you adjust settings for your TV and speakers and includes custom designed tests from THX. [/teaser] If you're the kind of person that's always tweaking their settings, THX tune-up might be of some interest. It's an app designed to get your home theater looking and sounding good, and employs a few specifically designed tests in order to do so. THX tune-up walks you through six different picture adjustments and two different audio adjustments, all of which were set up specifically for the app by THX. The app is free and looks pretty useful, but those without a way to connect their Apple device to their TV will be out of luck. Early reviews also say that the audio is not working through AirPlay. If you have Apple TV though, or another way to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod to your television, THX tune-up may be just what you needed. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Phantasm II: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1988 cult horror film from director Don Coscarelli will haunt Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is working on 'Phantasm II: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on March 26. A young man and his friend join forces to hunt down and destroy The Tall Man--an evil undertaker who terrorized them in the first film. Exploding with special effects and unparalleled thrills Phantasm II climaxes with a blood-curdling conclusion that you have to see to believe. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors Angus Scrimm and Reggie Banister; "The Ball is Back!" Documentary – featuring new interviews with writer/director Don Coscarelli, actors Reggie Banister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, Samantha Phillips and more!; Vintage Behind the Scenes footage: Makeup Effects and On the Set; "The Gory Days with Greg Nicotero" Featurette; Deleted Scenes from archival film elements from Don Coscarelli's archive; Additional Scenes – alternate takes and deleted gore footage from the workprint; Original TV Spots; Trailers for Phantasm , Phantasm II & Phantasm III; Still Galleries (Behind the Scenes, Makeup Effects, Hollywood Premiere); and a rare short film starring Rory Guy (aka Angus Scrimm) as Abraham Lincoln. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Phantasm II: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Disc Association Ponders 4K Blu-rays[teaser]Though packing 4K content onto a Blu-ray disc should be possible, there's a lot to think about before going forward. [/teaser] At this point, the 4K revolution seems inevitable. The industry is pushing for it hard and if pricing can get lower, there's no doubt that people will start to make the switch. After all, this isn't something you need to wear glasses for or even buy extra speakers for – it's a better looking picture. Content delivery is a problem though, and it's one the Blu-ray Disc Association has been pondering. The format has had a good run thusfar, and the BDA would like to keep that going once UHDTVs really start to penetrate the market. There are three things they're looking at in regards to 4K Blu-rays: technical hurdles, demand and the effect that 4K discs would have on current Blu-ray fans. Creating 4K Blu-rays would also segment the market if the discs aren't compatible with old hardware. Folks who want to watch a UHD movie would have to ensure they had a 4K compatible player and disc. It's not hard to imagine the confusion of the general consumer. That's something that could be solved with backwards compatibility, or simply by bundling a traditional Blu-ray with a 4K Blu-ray. What happens with the initial rush of UHD hardware will be telling, and will have a big influence on the Blu-ray format moving forward. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'IMAX: To The Arctic - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The most successful IMAX film of all time debuts on both formats in a single combo pack release this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has slated 'IMAX: To The Arctic - 3D' narrated by Meryl Streep for Blu-ray 3D on March 26. 'To The Arctic' takes you on a never before seen journey through the power of the IMAX lens into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Captivating and intimate footage brings you up close and personal with this family's struggle to survive in a frigid and dynamic environment of melting ice, immense glaciers, spectacular waterfalls, and majestic snow-bound peaks. 'To The Arctic' is written and edited by Stephen Judson ('Everest'), and produced by Shaun MacGillivray ('Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk'). The musical score is by Steve Wood, with songs by Paul McCartney. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'IMAX: To The Arctic - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Poll: Will J.J. Abrams Save 'Star Wars' or Ruin It?Last week, nerd worlds collided when Lucasfilm's new corporate owners at Disney announced that the next 'Star Wars' movie will be directed by J.J. Abrams, the man currently holding the reins of the 'Star Trek' franchise for Paramount. Is this a great idea, or a terrible one? Vote in our blog poll today.Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by:
