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'Branded' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The futuristic psychological thriller will debut on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Branded' will hit Blu-ray on January 15. Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor and Max Von Sydow star in this mind-bending, sci-fi thriller set in a surreal, not-so-distant future. In a dystopian society where mega-corporations rule, a terrifying conspiracy has been unleashed - one that controls the minds of the citizens. One man (Stoppard) is determined to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy. His quest to find it will plunge him into a tangled web of power and intrigue, leading to a shocking revelation and an epic battle with the hidden forces and creatures that threaten the fate of mankind.. The Blu ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary with directors Jamie Bradshaw and Alexander Doulerain. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Branded' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Wed Oct 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Hobbit' Will be Shown in Select Theaters with Dolby Atmos Sound[teaser]There's no word yet on whether there will be overlap between Atmos and 48fps theaters. [/teaser] Atmos is the latest innovation from Dolby and it has been receiving very positive reviews, even if most of the movies it's attached to haven't. That's a bit of a problem – it'd be really nice to see something epic with the new tech. You know, something that's almost guaranteed to be great so you can just sit back and enjoy instead of pick apart the awfulness. That chance comes on December 13th with the release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' One thing of particular interest is that this isn't the only new thing that's being put out there with 'The Hobbit.' The film is, in very limited release, going to be shown at 48 frames per second – double the traditional rate. We've reached out to Dolby to see if there will be any crossover here, but at this time we do not know if any of the Atmos theaters will also be showing the movie at 48fps. Source: Hollywood ReporterPosted Wed Oct 24, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Lady Antebellum: Own the Night World Tour' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2012 concert from the country music superstars will rock Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is readying 'Lady Antebellum: Own the Night World Tour' for Blu-ray on December 4. Filmed in June of 2012, the concert features the Nashville-based band—Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood—complete with documentary footage of the tour and seven additional bonus tracks. Lady Antebellum’s headlining tour traveled across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, where the Grammy winning trio was welcomed by over one million fans in 11 countries on three continents. Lady A sold out shows in top markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, two nights in New York City, Toronto, London, three nights at Sydney’s Opera House and even had a chance to open a sold out show at London’s Hard Rock Calling for one of their idols Bruce Springsteen. The concept for the stage was simply sketched out on a paper plate while out on tour the summer of 2011 and evolved into one of the trio’s proudest accomplishments as a band. Before taking the show overseas, Lady Antebellum celebrated the final weekend of the North American leg by documenting the show from Little Rock, AR. The 90-minute performance includes #1 hits “I Run To You,” “We Owned The Night,” “American Honey,” “Just A Kiss,” “Our Kind of Love,” and, of course, the greatest selling country single of all time, “Need You Now.” Among the performances are documentary excerpts depicting their lives as songwriters, musicians, and close friends. According to Variety, “Lady Antebellum certainly pushes all the right buttons in concert: backdrops dominated by shooting stars and bucolic scenery, a careful placement of the hits--but there's more to their appeal than just that. Their palette is broader, more forcefully colored than most of their peers, and the soulfulness that results is unmistakable. Lady Antebellum is currently nominated for “Vocal Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for OWN THE NIGHT at the 46th Annual CMA Awards. OWN THE NIGHT debuted at the No. one position on Billboard’s Top 200 and has spawned two No. one hits “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss.” The trio has sold over 11 million albums across the globe, scored seven GRAMMY Awards and tallied six No. one hits. Track Listing: 1) Intro 2) We Owned The Night 3) Stars Tonight 4) The Road To Here 5) Love Don’t Live Here 6) The Red Piano 7) Just A Kiss 8) Rebuilding Through Music 9) Dancin’ Away With My Heart 10) From The Ground Up 11) Our Kind Of Love 12) Touring The World 13) Perfect Day 14) Club LaBellum 15) American Honey 16) Coming Full Circle 17) Hello World 18) Evolution Of A Song 19) Wanted You More 20) Connection With The Fans 21) I Run To You 22) Lookin’ For A Good Time 23) The Next Chapter 24) Need You Now 25) We Owned The Night (Credits) Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lady Antebellum: Own the Night World Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Wed Oct 24, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'360' Blu-ray Supplements Added[teaser]Bonus features have been detailed for Fernando Meirelles' London Film Festival Best Film nominee getting the Blu-ray treatment in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, Magnolia will be releasing '360' starring Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, and Rachel Weisz on high-definition on November 6. A sexy dramatic thriller about interconnected romantic life in the 21st century. '360' starts in Vienna, weaving stories set in Paris, London, Bratislava, Rio, Denver and Phoenix into a single, mesmerizing narrative. A businessman's attempt to be unfaithful to his wife sets into motion a series of events which ripple around the globe with dramatic consequences, set against the backdrop of international banking crisis, the domino-effect of the Arab Spring, the threat of global flu pandemics and Euro-Zone instability. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Coming Full Circle: The Making of 360; Behind the Scenes Picture-in-Picture Comparisons; AXS TV: A Look at 360; and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for '360' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Wed Oct 24, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hannah and Her Sisters' & 'Sleeper' Blu-rays Dated[teaser]Two more Woody Allen films are on their way to Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA has slated 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Sleeper' for Blu-ray on January 15. 'Hannah and Her Sisters' was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Director (Woody Allen) and Best Picture and won Best Supporting Actor (Michael Caine), Best Supporting Actress (Dianne Wiest) and Best Screenplay (Woody Allen). 'Sleeper' won Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation (Woody Allen). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hannah and Her Sisters' & 'Sleeper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 15.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
"Ultra HD" is Now the Official Name for 4K According to the CEA[teaser]Since they're in agreement with the ITU on the subject, it looks like we'll have a nice easy time with this naming convention. Now they just have to pass that message on to the general public. [/teaser] While it may not seem like a big deal, having the CEA and ITU agree on the naming convention for 3,840 x 2,160 televisions is really going to help the technology move forward. An industry standard name means a unified industry standard message, which means slightly less confusion from the kinds of folks that would otherwise be terribly out of their depths with new technology. You know, the people that don't read blogs like this one. Now that the whole naming thing is out of the way, companies can start showing off their new UHD sets to the general public and hopefully educate people as to the benefits of the new technology. Even if you're not the biggest fan of UHD, the adoption of the name means one other very good thing – we won't have to keep explaining to people that 4K sets don't actually have 4,000 horizontal pixels. One less complicated tech explanation out of the way! Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doomsday Book' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Best International Film at the 2012 Fant-Asia Film Festival is bound for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Doomsday Book' for high-definition on December 11. Internationally-renowned Directors Kim Ji-woon ('I Saw the Devil,' 'The Good, The Bad, the Weird') and Yim Pil-sung ('Hansel & Gretel') present three interpretations on an apocalyptic theme in the anthology film 'Doomsday Book.' In the first film, Director Yim Pil-Sung opens with Brave New World, starring Ryoo Seung-bum ('The Servant') as a young man trying to survive in a world infected by biological toxins. The centerpiece of the film, Heavily Creature, directed by Kim Ji-woon, stars Kim Kang-woo ('A Better Tomorrow'), Kim Gyu-ri ('Portrait of a Beauty') and Park Hae-il ('War of the Arrows') as citizens of Seoul who must deal with the innovations of the high-tech modern world where a religion-practicing robot achieves enlightenment and must escape the evil manufacturer who wants to destroy it. Director Yim Pil-Sung closes the film with Happy Birthday, starring newcomer Song Sae-byoek, Jin Ji-hee ('Hansel & Gretel') and Bae Doo-na ('Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'). Elementary school student Park Min-seo (Jin Ji-hee) accidentally orders a mysterious package off the internet that puts Earth and all its inhabitants at risk of extinction.. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Doomsday Book' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
AMC Returns to Dish Today – Other AMC Channels Come Back November 1st[teaser]Dish ended up settling with AMC to the tune of $700 million in cash. [/teaser] Finally, the issues between AMC and Dish have been settled. The lawsuit that's been going on for quite some time is over and, more importantly to Dish subscribers, AMC is back on the air. That means Dish subscribers can resume watching shows like 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Walking Dead' and 'Mad Men,' or at least that they don't have to pirate them anymore. AMC isn't the only channel under the AMC Networks label. Sundance, IFC, WE tv and FUSE are all returning to Dish as well, though you'll have to wait until November 1st to tune in to those. AMC itself is available to watch today. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Queen of Versailles' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The acclaimed documentary from Emmy nominee Lauren Greenfield will arrive on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'The Queen of Versailles' for Blu-ray on November 13. 'The Queen of Versailles' is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the largest privately-owned house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over thenext two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Queen of Versailles' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Japanese Newspaper Says Panasonic Will Stop Making TVs – Panasonic Disagrees[teaser]According to various sources, Panasonic is planning to switch its focus to iPad screens. [/teaser] The HDTV market is a brutal one. A few different companies dominate the top spot in terms of quality and not all of them are even turning a profit. It's easy to see why, given the opportunity, a maker like Panasonic would take an out. According to a Japanese business paper, Panasonic has been working with Apple to produce screens for the new iPad, which is apparently profitable enough a venture that the company could ditch TV production entirely. Panasonic says that this report is "basically speculative" and that the articles "contain a number of errors of fact or misinterpretations." This wording indicates that while the articles aren't 100 percent correct, they're also not 100 percent wrong either. Perhaps Panasonic is only exiting the LCD market. It would be an absolute shame one of the very few companies that makes quality plasma TVs. Source: TWICEPosted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
