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'Von Ryan's Express' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Mark Robson's 1965 World War II drama will escape on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Von Ryan's Express' for Blu-ray on November 6. This World War II adventure starring Frank Sinatra has never been more thrilling, immersing you in the action-packed suspense for the first time on Blu-ray. Colonel Joseph Ryan (Sinatra), an American POW trapped in Italy, must earn the trust of his fellow prisoners to lead a daring escape plan aboard a captured German train. The Blu ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Hollywood and Its War Films; Bringing Movies to Life: The Legacy of Jerry Goldsmith; 2 Additional Featurettes; Isolated Score Track and More! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Von Ryan's Express' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A boxed set containing eight Quentin Tarantino favorites and all-new features is bound for Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection' is coming to Blu-ray on November 20. 'Tarantino XX' contains eight films chosen by Tarantino to illustrate the first 20 years of his career, featuring the films that helped define his early success, including 'Reservoir Dogs,' 'True Romance,' 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Jackie Brown,' 'Kill Bill Vol. 1,' 'Kill Bill Vol. 2,' 'Death Proof' and 'Inglourious Basterds.' To complete the stunning high definition 10-disc set, the 'Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection' also features two discs with five hours of all-new bonus material, highlighted by a critics’ retrospective on Tarantino’s groundbreaking catalog of films and “20 Years of Filmmaking” that contains interviews with critics, stars and other masters of cinema. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $119.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 20.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 01:40 PM PDT by: -
'Downton Abbey: Season 3 (Original UK Unedited Version)' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The third season of the PBS drama will hit Blu-ray in January of next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS has slated 'Downton Abbey: Season 3 (Original UK Unedited Version)' for Blu-ray on January 29. The Golden Globe and multiple Emmy Award winning series created by Julian Fellowes focuses on the Crawley family and their servants during the years leading up to World War I. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Downton Abbey: Season 3 (Original UK Unedited Version)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Pioneer Announces a New Elite 3D Blu-ray Player[teaser]The new 3D player packs Qdeo video processing and playback for DVD-Audio and SACDs. [/teaser] The BDP-62FD is the latest Blu-ray player to join Pioneer's Elite line, and it comes equipped with a few features that earn it the title. For starters, Pioneer has given their new player Marvell Qdeo video processing, which will give you better video quality whether you're watching a Blu-ray or upscaling from SD. Pioneer's new Blu-ray player has a few connectivity options as well. If you're the kind of person that has both a projector and a TV set up, you'll be happy to know that dual HDMI outputs are included to accommodate. The player also sports an Ethernet port for streaming of Netflix, Pandora and YouTube. Unfortunately, there's no Wi-Fi built in, so you'll have to pick up the adapter separately if you'd like to go wireless. Finally, the BDP-62FD is equipped with different control options, including IP, RS-232, and via the iControlAV2012 smartphone app. You'll be able to pick up the BDP-62FD later this month at a price of $399. Source: Electronic HousePosted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Definitive Document of the Dead' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Roy Frumkes' 1978 documentary on George A. Romero is getting a limited edition Blu-ray release this November. [/teaser] Synapse Films is now taking pre-orders for 'The Definitive Document of the Dead' which will hit Blu-ray on November 13. George A. Romero, director of the original 'Night of the Living Dead,' is one of the horror genre’s most celebrated filmmakers. Roy Frumkes’ amazing 1978 documentary 'Document of the Dead' was an intimate look at Romero’s creative process, with an outstanding collection of interviews, effects demonstrations (courtesy of make-up artist, Tom Savini) and behind-the-scenes footage from the classic horror film, 'Dawn of the Dead.' This newly re-edited and re-mastered 2012 version of the award-winning documentary contains all-new exclusive material including additional interviews with Romero’s family and friends, candid on-set footage from 'Two Evil Eyes,' 'Land of the Dead,' 'Diary of the Dead,' 'Survival of the Dead' and many more surprises! 'The Definitive Document of the Dead' is a loving portrait of a horror legend, and a must-see for any hardcore horror fan! The EXCLUSIVE BD/DVD Combo is LIMITED to 1500 copies, and is only available through the Synapse Films website. It will not be sold in stores. The release contains a DVD of the new version of 'The Definitive Document of the Dead' (along with the new commentary), as well as a Blu-ray of the ORIGINAL 66 minute 16mm 1979 version of DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD, created for educational use at The School of Visual Arts, remastered in high-definition. Also included in this limited edition combo is a fold-out poster, created by artist Wes Benscoter, of the new George A. Romero painting used on the cover art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Definitive Document of the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
SOFT DOME TWEETER INVENTOR BILL HECHT DEAD AT 89[teaser]Hecht was also the man behind the design and manufacture of many speaker systems thanks to his OEM company United Speaker Systems. [/teaser] Bill Hecht, born in 1923, is one of the men responsible for the sound that we know and love today. He started working in the projector industry in the 1950s but in 1955, he found his true calling. Hecht wasn't working due to a strike, and so started making speakers to sell through a local hi-fi dealer. He made one a week and received highly positive reviews which landed him the gig of creating the first Fisher loudspeaker system – the XP-1. In 1967, Hecht patented his invention of the soft dome tweeter, which has since become the most used tweeter in the industry. His company grew into a major OEM provider, designing and manufacturing speakers for some of the biggest in the business. Hecht died on September 12th, 2012 after a brief illness and hospital stay. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 14, 2012, 2:00p.m., at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207, 904.396.2522.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 08:38 AM PDT by: -
'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The undead-slaying presidential tale based on the New York Times Best Selling novel by Seth Grahame-Smith gets elected to both formats this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for October 23. A citizen by day and a hunter by night, this action-packed film with cutting-edge visual effects shows the Lincoln you know – with one additional quality of which you were unaware….until now. 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' explores the secret life of Abraham Lincoln before he became President, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton ('Dark Shadows') and Timur Bekmambetov ('Wanted') bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead. The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: The Great Calamity Graphic Novel; Audio Commentary with Writer Seth Grahame-Smith; The Making of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter; A Visual Feast: Timur Bekmambetov’s Visual Style; and “Powerless” Music Video by Linkin Park. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under October 23.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Savages' Blu-ray Date Change[teaser]Oliver Stone's adaptation of the best-selling novel by Don Winslow is now coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios initially scheduled 'Savages' for a Blu-ray release on October 23, but now the date has been changed to November 13. Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry - raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town....until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado, underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon - with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent - wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with director Oliver Stone; Feature Commentary with producers Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Co-Screenwriter/Novelist Don Winslow, Executive Producer/Co-Screenwriter Shane Salerno and Production Designer Tomás Voth; Stone Cold Savages – A five-part profile of the film showcases the entire cast and crew as Oliver Stone pushes his loyal and talented company far past their limits in order to bring this story to life; Deleted Scenes; pocket BLU; Advanced Remote Control; Mobile-To-Go; and BD Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Savages' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Sep 17, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Robocop Trilogy' $15.99 at Amazon[teaser]His friends call him Murphy. You can call him... R-R-Robocop -- and he's only 16 bucks this week only at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer has put up the 'Robocop Trilogy' starring Peter Weller (for the first two films anyway) on Blu-ray for only $15.99 (73% off the suggested list price). Click here to order some security for your city (and home) for a great price today! This offer is in effect from now through September 23.Posted Sun Sep 16, 2012 at 09:19 AM PDT by:
