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PSB Intros New On-Wall Speakers[teaser]The W1 speakers operate traditionally, while the W3 sports both left, right and center channels. [/teaser] So you don't want to spend the floor room that's demanded by speakers but you don't want to spring for in-walls. PSB's new Imagine series of on-wall speakers is for you. With a depth of three inches, these speakers are made to sit flush with your similarly wall mounted TV. The W1 is a more traditional speaker. It operates on a single channel, and can be used as a left, right, center or surround speaker. The W3 has left, right and center in one enclosure, making it more akin to a soundbar than an individual speaker. "Properly designing a wall-hugging speaker like the Imagine W1 requires a thorough understanding of acoustics to get sound that is true-to-nature," says PSB founder Paul Barton. "PSB has perfected the tools required to get the optimal result for every loudspeaker application." Both speakers begin selling this month, with the W1 coming in at $599 and the W3 running $1,199. Source: Electronic HousePosted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'The Cold Light of Day' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Mabrouk El Mechri's ('JCVD') newest thriller heads to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'The Cold Light of Day' for Blu-ray on January 29. Will Shaw (Henry Cavill, TV's 'The Tudors') arrives in Spain for a week-long sailing vacation with his family, despite having a strained relationship with his disciplinarian father Martin (Bruce Willis, 'The Expendables 2'). The situation takes an unexpected and violent turn when his family is kidnapped by intelligence agents. Will's world turns upside down as he gets tangled in an intergovernmental web of lies and secrets, with a briefcase in the center of the mystery. Will finds himself on the run and realizes that he must recover the briefcase and take down secret agents in order to get his family back alive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be an supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cold Light of Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'That Obscure Object of Desire' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1977 French Oscar-nomined film from director Luis Buñuel will seduce Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'That Obscure Object of Desire' is coming to high-definition on January 29. Nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Writing, Luis Buñuel's final film explodes with eroticism, bringing full circle to the director's lifelong preoccupation with the darker side of desire. Buñuel regular Fernando Rey plays Matthieu, an urbane widower, tortured by his lust for the elusive Conchita. With subversive flare, Buñuel uses two different actresses in the lead role - Carole Bouquet, a sophisticated French beauty and Angela Molina, a Spanish coquette. Drawn from Pierre Louys' 1898 novel, La Femme et le Pantin, 'That Obscure Object of Desire' is a dizzying game of sexual politics punctuated by a terror that harkens back to Buñuel's brilliant surrealistic beginnings. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Arbitrary Desire (interview with Jean-Claude Carrière); Interview with Carlos Saura; Double Dames (interview with Carole Bouquet and Angela Molina); and A portrait of Luis Bunuel (interview with Pierre Lary and Edmond Richard). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'That Obscure Object of Desire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Assassins' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 2012 action-adventure featuring legendary action hero Chow Yun-Fat ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon') is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'The Assassins' for a Blu-ray release on January 8. Also starring Yifei Liu ('White Vengeance') and Hiroshi Tamaki ('Heavenly Forest'), the lavish historical action drama is set in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history and focuses on Han Dynasty warlord Cao Cao (Chow Yun-Fat) in his latter years, as he explores the areas of military tactics, love, and the relationship between father and son. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Assassins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The second half of the animated Frank Miller adaptation arrives on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has slated 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' for Blu-ray on January 29. The Dark Knight, along with new sidekick Robin, have finally reclaimed Gotham City and allowed a ray of hope to penetrate the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. With Batman back in the spotlight, the extended media coverage has awoken a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum, The Joker! Forever destined to be mortal enemies, The Joker has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. While on the horizon, a global catastrophe races towards Gotham and with it comes a familiar face, The Man of Steel, though this time he has Batman in his sights. Witness as the aging Dark Knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: All-New Featurettes; Sneak Peek at Superman Unbound; From the Vault: 3 Bonus Cartoons; and Digital Comic. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Expendables 2' is the First Blu-ray to Ship with DTS Neo: X[teaser]You'll get extra width and height channels to accompany the non-stop action. [/teaser] Whether 'The Expendables 2' is a movie that you were already going to put in your collection or not, the Blu-ray release is big news for home theater lovers. The Stallone/Statham/Schwarzenegger packed film will be the first to come to homes with DTS Neo:X sound. DTS Neo:X takes the normal 7.1 channel setup and adds an extra four, designed to give you not only height but added width. The end result is more immersive, all-encompassing sound. Not a fan of action movies? 'Step Up Revolution' is the next title sporting Neo:X and it comes out the week after. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'The Words' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama from directors Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal will debut on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has set 'The Words' on Blu-ray on December 24. There's more than one way to take a life…" and there are no truer words. Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper) has achieved his every goal: a loving wife, critical success and a best-selling novel. The only problem, he's risked everything he values because his success is not entirely his own. Now, as his conscience starts to haunt him and his past wrongs are revealed, he uncovers the steep price that must be paid, throwing his whole world and relationship into jeopardy. The consequences may just affect the legacy of himself as well as those closest to him. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Unabridged: A Look Behind the Scenes of The Words; A Gentleman's Agreement : A Look at how Bradley Cooper and the Filmmakers Found The Words; Clay and Daniella - Featurette; and The Young Man and Celia - Featurette. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Words' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 24.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Blockbuster Reports $11.9 Million in Losses This Quarter[teaser]The rental chain continues to struggle in a market dominated by Redbox. [/teaser] Dish may have saved Blockbuster from complete shutdown but the one giant chain is still having quite a bit of trouble securing a foothold. The company brought in $231 million in revenue for a total loss of $11.9 million. Last year Blockbuster brought in $347 million. One of the big issues, according to Dish, is that new inventory is becoming more expensive. The rising cost of new movies and the decrease in customers are a bad combination for Blockbuster. There's also the issue of Redbox, which is dominating the rental market. It's hard to beat the convenience of the kiosks, even if their selection is more limited. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Duellists' Blu-ray Date Change[teaser]Ridley Scott's first feature film won't be battling its way to Blu-ray until January. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory was going to be releasing 'The Duellists' on Blu-ray on November 20 and then December 18, but now it has been pushed back again until January 29th. The 1977 drama starring Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, and Albert Finney was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Scott unanimously won for Best First Work. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Duellists' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'To Rome with Love' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest from Woody Allen will be getting the high-definition treatment in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'To Rome with Love' on Blu-ray on January 15. The romantic comedy features a star-studded cast including Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Penélope Cruz, Roberto Benigni, Judy Davis, and Jesse Eisenberg. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'To Rome with Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by:
