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'Tom & Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Join the cat and mouse on another wacky adventure on Blu-ray this spring! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has set 'Tom & Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers' for Blu-ray on March 12. Hijinks Ho! It's a swashbuckling pirate adventure when Tom sets sail as a lowly cabin cat for the biggest, baddest pirate on the high seas - the infamous Captain Red. Tired of swabbing the deck all day, Tom thinks his luck has changed when a mysterious bottle containing a treasure map washes onboard! But Tom's dream of finding the treasure for himself is ruined when he discovers the bottle also contains a stowaway mouse, Jerry! Poor little Jerry has been guarding the treasure map and now has a greedy cat on his paws. Will Jerry be forced to walk the plank? Will Tom make it to the deserted island first? The race is on and Tom and Jerry must work together to get past the coconut-throwing monkeys, a giant slimy octopus and outsmart the pirates to find the buried treasure! You can find the latest specs for 'Tom & Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 12.Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Save $5 on 'Finding Nemo - 3D' on Blu-ray[teaser]Save $5 on the Pixar favorite swimming to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on December 4! [/teaser] Disney has released another coupon offer this time to save $5 on 'Finding Nemo - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy 5-disc combo pack available this week! When Nemo, a young clownfish, is unexpectedly carried far from his home, his overprotective father, Marlin (Albert Brooks), and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly but forgetful regal blue tang fish, embark on an epic journey that leads to encounters with vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish and hungry seagulls! Simply visit this page to print out your coupon from the Disney Movie Rewards website. This coupon is valid in the United States and Canada only and the offer expires December 9.Posted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
'Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2003 animated adventure leaps out of Blu-ray's shadows this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman' for Blu-ray on March 12. The Dark Knight is back in this feature-length thriller featuring the voices of fan-favorite Batman Kevin Conroy, Kelly Ripa, Kyra Sedgwick, David Ogden Stiers, Hector Elizondo and John Vernon. The Penguin (Stiers) and Rupert Thorn (Vernon) are criminal cohorts with a scheme to sell illegal weapons. But there's a new super hero in Gotham City who has other plans for the evil entrepreneurs: the mysterious Batwoman (Sedgwick). With high-tech gadgets and powerful punches, Batwoman proves to be a formidable crimefighter - the only problem is that the Dark Knight (Conroy) has no clue who she is. And when Batwoman crosses the criminal line, Batman must identify whether or not this new player is really an ally. Join the world's greatest detective in this exciting new adventure that will keep you guessing until the mask is pulled off. You can find the latest specs for 'Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 12.Posted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The elusive terrorist meets his demise this January on Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden' for Blu-ray on January 8. Based on true events, framed by real-time footage, 'Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden' recounts the dramatic behind-the-scenes decisions that brought the world’s most wanted man to justice. Starring Cam Gigandet ('Burlesque'), Anson Mount (AMC’s “Hell on Wheels”), Freddy Rodriguez ('Grindhouse'), Xzibit ('Derailed'), Kathleen Robertson (The Starz Original Series, “Boss”), Eddie Kay Thomas ('American Pie') and Kenneth Miller ('The Company You Keep'), the feature-length film premiered on the National Geographic Channel on November 4th and the network’s most-watched World Premiere movie in 2012, drawing 2.7 million viewers. America’s very first look at the real story behind the historic manhunt and raid that took down al-Qaeda’s notorious leader, the events portrayed in 'Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden' were vetted by a team of experts, including a recently retired Navy Seal, a top CIA operative, and one of the most renowned bin Laden historians. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and a making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8.Posted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Pioneer Receivers Get HTC Connect Functionality in New Firmware Update[teaser]The addition of HTC Connect makes things just a bit easier for owners of HTC phones. [/teaser] If you have an HTC phone and a Pioneer AVR you're in for a bit of good news. A new firmware update for 2012 Pioneer receivers adds HTC Connect functionality. HTC Connect makes things easier for those using HTC products. Rather than going through a number of steps to stream music from your phone to your receiver, you'll simply be able to select the receiver from the phone and then start streaming. You can find more details including audio formats, models supported and more directly from Pioneer Source: TWICEPosted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Blu ray 'Won't Back Down' this January[teaser]Daniel Barnz' school-based drama will be available on high-definition early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Won't Back Down' for Blu-ray on January 15. Oscar® Nominees Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis lead a stellar cast in this empowering drama inspired by actual events. Hard-working single mom Jamie Fitzpatrick (Gyllenhaal) is concerned that John Adams Elementary is letting her daughter down. Teaming with a caring teacher (Davis) who wants the best future for her own son, she sets out to improve attitudes and elevate the school’s academic standards. Despite the odds, with courage, hope and persistence, the women just might prevail in this uplifting film that also stars Rosie Perez and Academy Award® Winner Holly Hunter. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Daniel Barnz; A Tribute to Teachers; The Importance of Education; Audio Commentary with Director Daniel Barnz; Theatrical Trailer; Sneak Peek; and Ultraviolet Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Won't Back Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
130 Domains Shut Down for Counterfeit Merchandise Including DVDs and Blu-rays[teaser]Faking it is bad business. Among the sites shut down were DVDHood.com, TVDVDSet.com and DVDSetShop.com. [/teaser] Cyber Monday was a big time for businesses and enforcement agencies alike. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) shut down 130 domains that were selling counterfeit merchandise of one type or another. ICE worked with a variety of enforcement agencies around the world to get sites like DVDHood.com, TVDVDSet.com and DVDSetShop.com shut down. They had help from agencies in Belgium, Denmark, France, Belgium, Romania and the UK as well as the European Police Office. "Our partnerships enable us to go after criminals who are duping unsuspecting shoppers all over the world," says ICE director John Morton. "This is not an American problem, it is a global one." Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The spoof comedy with the title too long for our forums is coming to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing '30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' for Blu-ray on January 15. Scare yourself silly and scream with laughter at this hilarious spoof of Hollywood's hottest horror movies. When a young family, who can't seem to stop filming themselves, moves into a house that turns out to be haunted, they meet up with a host of creepy characters -- including a horny vampire-hunting president who wants to emancipate their dragon-tattooed daughter. With help from the hysterically high-energy "Ghost Brothers" the family sets out to solve the mystery of the haunted house. Specs have yet to be finalized, but supplements will include Behind the Scenes of 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for '30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Redbox Continues to Expand in Selling Live Event Tickets[teaser]With only $1 markup over the list price, we're happy to see them keep expanding. [/teaser] Redbox isn't just satisfied with Blu-rays, DVDs and videogames anymore. After testing things out in Philidelphia, the kiosk company is adding more kiosks that sell tickets for live events. Los Angeles is the next up for the live ticket treatment, with LA kiosks soon getting the upgrade. The first event, and thusfar the only one announced, that will take advantage of kiosk ticket sales will be a NASCAR race. Redbox says you'll only be paying $1.00 over list price, and if that means an end to massive service fees, we'll be happy to get all our tickets from kiosks. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Nov 29, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
An HDD Quick Look: The Dark Knight Rises FX Second Screen Appby Michael S. Palmer [teaser]While the Blu-ray earned top marks in picture and audio quality, at the time our review was published, The Dark Knight Rises FX App was not fully updated. Now that it is, we wanted to give our readers a quick preview of what they can expect from the Second Screen app -- what's ready now (for free) -- what will go live with the purchase of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray.[/teaser] Available only for iOS devices, The Dark Knight Rises FX App is Warners' largest app release thus far, available worldwide in 9 different languages (subtitles for any audio or video, and if your iPad/Pod/Phone's setup in a non-English language, the app's text will be in that language). Funny enough, many of you might already own the app, because it's technically an updated version of the Gotham's Most Wanted app released when the film hit cinemas earlier this summer. If you do own GMW, you've most likely recieved a notice saying there's a new update, which keeps all of GMW's previous features while adding the ability to make a video where a desert cammo Tumbler drives through or you put yourself in the iconic "RISE" Bane poster, and, of course, it now includes content to sync with the Blu-ray. To use the new app when you pick up your Blu-ray on December 4th, simply select the Second Screen option on the Blu-ray's Disc One Main Menu. Your Blu-ray player then searches for any iOS Device on your home network with the installed app and, once found, launches the app and film simultaneously. Designed for both the causal viewer and the hardcore fans, there are two ways to explore the app: Timeline If you've ever used a Second Screen app before, Timeline will be very familiar to you. With the option to Sync Movie to App or Sync App to Movie always available, Timeline offers behind-the-scenes content of all types -- character backstories, featurettes, artwork, excerpts from the film's screenplay, etc -- via interactive thumbnails as the movie plays. And, at any point while watching the film, you can scroll ahead, or back, to access the various topics and special features. Index If you're the type that would rather control the experience than let the film guide you, Index is probably a better option. Setup more like a Special Features disc, everything from the Timeline is distilled into the following catagories: Interestingly, most, if not all, of the Featurette content and videos embedded in the other categories is actually from the Blu-ray combo pack's Disc Two. So you're not really getting new or extra content, but, in the absence of a special feature akin to a Picture-in-Picture track or feature length documentary, it's nice to overlay specific featurettes while watching the film itself. In fact, given what our reviewer said about navigating the vast quantities of Disc Two featurettes, I would say this Second Screen experience takes away any frustration and gives these bonus features added context. Some screens have a DC Comics logo embedded, which opens a web portal over the app so that you can learn more about the comic book origins of specific moments or characters in the film. Others include Flick to Screen content, which are, essentially, short videos and animatics housed on the Blu-ray like Easter Eggs accessible only via the app. Note: Flick to Screen content cannot be played alone (on the Blu-ray, or on the app) -- you must be running the app while a Blu-ray is playing the film. The Dark Knight Rises FX App is available now, and includes a preview of all of the Index categories. Once sync'd to a Blu-ray copy of the film, available on December 3, the app will unlock the rest of the content and then work with or without the Blu-ray (the exception being the Flick to Screen content, as mentioned above).Posted Wed Nov 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM PST by:
