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'The Island (1980)' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Details are in for Michael Ritchie's 1980 pirate cult classic pillaging high-definition in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory will bring 'The Island (1980)' to Blu-ray on December 11. Michael Caine ('The Dark Knight Trilogy') stars as Blair Maynard, an investigative writer who takes on one of the most baffling mysteries - the disappearance of boats and their passengers in the Caribbean. During his investigation, he and his son are captured by raiding pirates, led by David Warner ('Time After Time'). When his son is converted to the pirates' barbarian ways and turns against him, Blair must come to his rescue in this action-packed thriller written by Peter Benchley ('Jaws'). The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and the only supplement appears to be the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Island (1980)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Thu Oct 4, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A massive 50-film boxed set is planned for Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Collection' for Blu-ray on January 29. The Largest-Ever Blu-Ray Collection. 50 Movies Including 16 of Warner Bros. Library’s Best Picture™ Winners on 52 Discs, Presented in Book Style Premium Packaging. Plus two all-new documentaries: Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot and The Warner Bros. Lot Tour. With hours of commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes and more on select films. Also includes a limited edition 27” x 40” poster, plus a postcard series of Warner Bros. movie posters designed by legendary Bill Gold. Look for these movie-poster titles on DVD. The films included are (*Best Picture™ winner): 1. Grand Hotel* (1932) 2. Mutiny on the Bounty* (1935) 3. Gone with The Wind* (1939) 4. Wizard of Oz (1939) 5. Maltese Falcon, The (1941) 6. Citizen Kane (1941) 7. Mrs. Miniver* (1942) 8. Casablanca* (1942) 9. Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948) 10. American in Paris, An* (1951) 11. Streetcar Named Desire, A (1951) 12. Singin' in the Rain (1952) 13. Gigi* (1958) 14. Ben-Hur* (1959) 15. North By Northwest (1959) 16. How the West Was Won (1962) 17. Doctor Zhivago (1965) 18. Cool Hand Luke (1967) 19. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 20. Bullitt (1968) 21. Dirty Harry (1971) 22. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) 23. Clockwork Orange, A (1972) 24. Exorcist, The (1973) 25. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest* (1975) 26. Superman, The Movie (1977) 27. Shining, The (1980) 28. Chariots of Fire* (1981) 29. Risky Business (1983) 30. Amadeus* (1984) 31. Color Purple, The (1985) 32. Full Metal Jacket (1987) 33. Lethal Weapon (1987) 34. Driving Miss Daisy* (1989) 35. Goodfellas (1990) 36. Bodyguard, The(1992) 37. Unforgiven* (1992) 38. Natural Born Killers (Director's Cut) (1994) 39. Matrix, The (1999) 40. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) 41. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 42. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) 43. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* (2003) 44. Million Dollar Baby* (2005) 45. Departed, The* (2006) 46. Dark Knight, The (2008) 47. Blind Side, The (2009) 48. Hangover, The (2009) 49. Sherlock Holmes (2009) 50. Inception (2010) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM PDT by: -
Logitech Launches a Remote Featuring a 2.4-Inch Touchscreen[teaser]Those who prefer a more tactile remote will be happy to find that it's not touchscreen only – there are still a decent amount of button controls. [/teaser] The new Harmony Touch combines the tactile experience of old with the touchscreen controls of new. With smartphones and tablets usable as remotes, adding a touchscreen is just what Logitech needs to do to keep up with the impressive ease of use that comes with it. Simple controls like volume are available as buttons, but more complex things are handled by the touchscreen. Take automation for instance. You can set the system up in such a way that simply pressing the AMC button will start up your TV, make sure you're on the right input, turn the sound system on and switch to the right channel. There's a lot of customizability here. The Harmony Touch is available now at $249. Source: Electronic HousePosted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Day' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Douglas Aarniokoski's post-apocalyptic thriller is planned for Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Day' for Blu-ray on November 27. The film about five people trying to stay alive in a dystopian future stars Dominic Monaghan, Shawn Ashmore, Shannyn Sossamon, Ashley Bell, Michael Eklund, and Cory Hardrict. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Audio commentary with executive producer/director Doug Aarniokoski, producer Guy A. Danella and writer Luke Passmore. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 27.Posted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Lawless' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]John Hillcoat's prohibition era crime drama will smuggle Shia onto Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Lawless' for Blu-ray on November 27. 'Lawless' staring Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke, and Jessica Chastain is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic gangster tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant’s family in his novel “The Wettest County In The World,” the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with Director John Hillcoat and Author Matt Bondurant; Deleted Scenes; The True Story of the Wettest County in the World; Franklin County, VA: Then and Now; "Midnight Run" Willie Nelson Music Video; and the Blu-ray exclusive The Story of The Bondurant Family. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lawless' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 27.Posted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
MoviePass Subscription Theater Service Launches an iPhone App[teaser]The service itself is still operating on an invitation only basis, but the closed beta has completed. [/teaser] If you go to the theater a lot, MoviePass will almost certainly be something that interests you. It's a subscription movie service that provides you with a ticket to whatever movie you want to see. You need to pick your theater and movie through MoviePass and then present the box office with your MoviePass card – essentially a credit card that's only good for the movie you select. MoviePass just launched an iPhone app that will allow subscribers to simply scroll through to the theater and movie they'd like to see and activate the card accordingly. An Android app will be following. MoviePass subscription pricing changes by region, but the average is $30 a month. If you're the kind of person who sees a movie every weekend, this will pay off very quickly. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Les Miserables (1998)' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The 1998 drama starring Liam Neeson, Claire Danes, and Geoffrey Rush is set for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Les Miserables (1998)' for Blu-ray on December 11. Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include First Look at Les Miserables (2012). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Les Miserables (1998)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Wed Oct 3, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shameless: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]The bonus features have been detailed for the second season of the hit Showtime series arriving on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Shameless: The Complete Second Season' to Blu-ray on December 18. Season Two of Showtime's boldest bravest series dives headfirst into the sweltering heat of a Chicago summer grabs Gallagher family life by the throat and never lets go. Boozed-up Frank's scams constantly fizzle. Grammy Gallagher visits after a stint in prison. Bipolar Monica returns to fan Frank's flames. Hard-working Fiona plays the field.until Steve comes back with a hot new wife. Lip drops out to care for his and Karen's baby. Ian's gunning for West Point. The Gallaghers may lack rent money and toilet paper but there's never a shortage of heart or a moment of shame in this acclaimed drama starring William H. Macy Emmy Rossum and a brilliant ensemble cast. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: The Complicated Life of Fiona Gallagher; The Art of Acting Drunk; Writing the Shameless Version; A Shameless Actor Discussions; A Shameless Look at Season 3; The Shameless Christmas Carol; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Shameless: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 18.Posted Tue Oct 2, 2012 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
Vizio is Betting on Big Screens This Holiday Season[teaser]The company's new sets will range from 55 inches on up to 70 inches. [/teaser] The folks at Vizio have announced a new lineup of TV sets that's due out this winter. The focus of this lineup is mixing size with economy – you're not going to need to shell out as much as you might expect for the TV you're getting. The model that Vizio is highlighting is the E601i-A3, a 60 inch set with Smart TV capabilities. It features Razor LED edge lighting and gives you access to Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Hulu and a variety of other streaming sources. The E601i-A3 comes in at $999, just $50 more than the 55 inch version. At the top of the lineup is the E701i-A3, which comes in at 70 inches and $1,999. There's a 65 inch model as well, which goes for $1,499 or $1,699 if you want 3D. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Oct 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Joy Luck Club' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1993 drama based on the best-selling novel by Amy Tan is planned for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'The Joy Luck Club' for a Blu-ray release on December 11. 'The Joy Luck Club' tells the uplifting story of four remarkable friends whose extraordinary lives are filled with joy and heartbreak. Their Lifelong friendship reveals a mosaic of the startling events and conditions that have shaped their lives - and how these experiences have affected the hopes and dreams they hold for each of their children. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.00. You can find the latest specs for 'The Joy Luck Club' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Tue Oct 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
