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PS Audio is Now Selling Direct to Consumers Online[teaser]With specialty audio and video retailers on the decline, PS Audio is now selling its goods online. [/teaser] The retail environment used to be a much friendlier place for A/V specialty shops with high-end gear and personal service, but those places have been closing their doors in recent years. PS Audio says that this, in combination with an increase in unauthorized retailers, has driven the company to sell its products online, directly to the consumer. "It’ll be great for customers not close to one of our brick and mortar retailers," says PS Audio CEO Paul McGowan. "I am most excited for our customers who now have more choices and more freedom to choose from retailers they can trust." PS Audio's new online store also gives customers the chance to test out some products. The company has a 30 day no-obligations return policy that includes free FedEx shipping both ways. If you find that something isn't a great fit for you, you can send it back absolutely free. Source: Electronic HousePosted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM PDT by: -
'Red Dwarf X' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Six episodes from the returning cult series are bound for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC is preparing 'Red Dwarf X' for a Blu-ray release on January 8. The most inept band of space travelers ever to roam the interstellar highway; return with an all-new season of misadventures! The brand new series, written and directed by Doug Naylor, begins with the Dwarfers mining ship still creaking though the wastelands of unchartered deep space, but the posse soon stumbles upon the mysteriously abandoned SS Trojan. As they inspect the ship Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from an old foe and is suddenly faced with the dilemma of his life. 'Red Dwarf X' reunites the much loved original cast of Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Craig Charles (Lister), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) and promises to be a huge hit amongst the Sci Fi sitcom’s cult following of devoted fans. The release will include six episodes on 2 BD-50 Blu-ray discs. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Dwarf X' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 8.Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Boxee TV is now in Walmart Retail Stores[teaser]The unique DVR/streamer combination is now available to the masses at $99. [/teaser] Boxee TV isn't what hardcore digital media fans were hoping for in the next iteration of Boxee products, but it's definitely an interesting new gadget. It functions as a DVR, but without any local storage. Instead of sitting on a hard drive, your content goes online, ready to be viewed from wherever you are. It's a bit of a strange concept, even for those who are already on board with the whole digital distribution thing, and the idea of being limited to certain channels is a bit of a blow. Still, this is where Boxee and Walmart are putting their bets this holiday season. The mega-chain will be the exclusive carrier of the Boxee TV through the season, and will provide signage and information on the device inside of stores. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save 50 percent on the superhero actioner swinging to Blu-ray next week![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Amazing Spider-Man' on Blu-ray for $19.99 (51% off suggested retail price). The franchise reboot directed by Marc Webb (pun not intended) stars Andrew Garfield as your friendly neighborhood webslinger. Click here to order your copy and save!Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 08:27 AM PDT by: -
'Bloodstone: Subspecies II' & 'Bloodlust: Subspecies III' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The vampire Radu from the cult franchise returns to high-definition in 2013! [/teaser] In an early announcement to their fans, Full Moon Pictures has revealed that 'Bloodstone: Subspecies II' and 'Bloodlust: Subspecies III' will be released on Blu-ray next year. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but it sounds like new interviews and audio commentaries are being produced for these releases. Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Bloodstone: Subspecies II' & 'Bloodlust: Subspecies III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Says the Film Unit is Not For Sale, Despite Rumors[teaser]You can bet the Spider-Man franchise is looking really good to Disney right about now. [/teaser] After another quarter full of disappointing sales it wouldn't be a surprise to see a big change occur at Sony. Companies in the kind of shape Sony is in often shift their focus, restructure their organization or, more excitingly, sell off their assets. Rumor has it that Sony will be selling off its film division to help keep the company going. That's a huge piece of Sony and would definitely be a hot commodity, especially for the acquisition-happy Disney which could then add in Spider-Man to the next Avengers film. Sony president Kaz Hirai says that there is no sale planned and that the company hasn't even considered it. "Sony is comprised of electronics, entertainment and financial services businesses," says Hirai, "and our entertainment companies have a stable business foundation and are poised for future growth." Source: DeadlinePosted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Deadly Blessing' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Full details are now in for Wes Craven's 1981 cult classic in the works for Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is readying 'Deadly Blessing' for Blu-ray on January 22. When a former member of a religious cult dies in a mysterious accident, his wife Martha (Maren Jensen, 'Battlestar Gallactica'), who now lives alone and close to the cult’s church, begins to fear for her life and the lives of her visiting friends (Susan Buckner, Sharon Stone). Strange and deadly events begin to happen… Could she be the target of the evil cult and its fanatical leader Isaiah (Ernest Borgnine)? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements include: All-new audio commentary with Wes Craven; Say Your Prayers! – An all-new interview with Actor Michael Berryman; Secrets Revealed – An all-new interview with Actress Susan Buckner; Rise of the Incubus – An all-new interview with Creature Designer John Naulin; So It Was Written – A look at the film’s screenplay with Writers Glenn Benest and Matthew Barr; Original Theatrical Trailer, TV & radio Spots. The Blu-ray also contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with original theatrical key art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Deadly Blessing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 22.Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'V/H/S' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The spooky found-footage horror film will play on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'V/H/S' for Blu-ray on December 4. V/H/S is a point of view, found-footage horror film from the perspective of America's top genre filmmakers. In V/H/S, a group of misfits are hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house in the countryside and acquire a rare tape. Upon searching the house, the guys are confronted with a dead body, a hub of old televisions and an endless supply of cryptic footage, each video stranger and more inexplicably terrifying than the last... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Deleted Scenes, Visual Effects, Behind the Scenes, AXS TV: A Look at V/H/S, and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'V/H/S' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under December 4.Posted Thu Nov 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sharp, Toshiba and Panasonic Report Lowering Sales and Increasing Losses[teaser]LG and Sony are doing a bit better, but it's still not all sunshine. [/teaser] Though Samsung posted some incredible growth for this last quarter, the rest of the industry isn't doing so hot. Sharp, Toshiba and Panasonic all reported losses that resulted in part from lower sales across the board. Sony experienced flat sales figures – year to year, Sony sales were unchanged. It's not growth, but it's definitely better than the alternative. Sony also reported that though they lost money in the quarter, they've managed to narrow that loss down. LG managed to hold out and continue to make a profit on its wares. Sales were down in most categories, with home appliance being the exception, but still managed to post what the company press release calls "solid net income." Source: TWICEPosted Thu Nov 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hit & Run' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 2012 action/comedy will crash into Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Hit & Run' will have a Blu-ray release on January 8. A nice guy with a questionable past, Charlie Bronson (Dax Shepard), risks everything when he busts out of a witness protection program to drive his girlfriend (Kristen Bell) to Los Angeles for the job opportunity of a lifetime. Their road trip grows awkwardly complicated, however, when they're chased by an inept federal agent (Tom Arnold) and Charlie's ex-pal (Bradley Cooper), a vengeance-crazed criminal he helped put behind bars. Also starring Beau Bridges ('The Descendants'), Joy Bryant ('Parenthood'), David Koechner ('Paul') and Jason Bateman ('The Change-Up'). The Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Street Legal: Behind the scenes look with writer/co-director/star Dax Shepard and star Kristen Bell; Run and Gun: An in depth explanation of the plot of Hit and Run with Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell; Love on the Run: Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell discuss the romantic aspects of Hit and Run; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Hit & Run' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under January 8.Posted Thu Nov 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
