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Panasonic Announces a New 3D Projector with Advanced 3D Customizability Features[teaser]The PT-AE8000U also sports a brightness of 2,400 lumens and a contrast ratio of 500,000:1. [/teaser] Panasonic's newest 3D projector is a follow-up to their first one, and it boasts plenty of improvements, especially in the 3D department. For starters, images are brighter by 20 percent, which should make viewing a bit more comfortable. Of course, there's plenty more to it than that. The PT-AE8000U is packed with features that allow you to adjust the 3D viewing to your liking. If you want to get really nitty gritty, you can adjust the parallax, which helps with comfort and varies according to screen size. Want to adjust color, contrast and brightness? 3D Picture Balance allows you to adjust those settings for each eye individually. "The PT-AE8000U is the ideal projector for home theater enthusiasts who enjoy customizing their settings," says Panasonic marketing manager Scott Wellington. "The PT-AE8000U provides several advanced 3D customization features, previously only supported in 2D, including 3D Motion Remaster, 3D Lens Memory, Keystone Correction and a powered zoom and focus functionality." Engadget says they've confirmed a price point somewhere around $3,499 for the AE8000U, which is due out late this month. Source: EndadgetPosted Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sometimes a Great Notion' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1970 film directed by Paul Newman will make its Blu-ray debut in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Sometimes a Great Notion' on Blu-ray on December 18. The drama about a family of fiercely-independent Oregon loggers struggling to keep the family business alive amidst changing times was nominated for two Oscars including Best Music/Original Song (for the song "All His Children") and Best Supporting Actor (Richard Jaeckel). 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 'Sometimes a Great Notion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 18.Posted Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Apple Debuts the iPhone 5 – Screen Finally Goes 16:9[teaser]The company has also finally retired the old earbuds in favor of a new, more comfortable, better sounding option. [/teaser] If you somehow haven't heard already, Apple announced the iPhone 5 yesterday, as well as a few other improvements to their hardware and software. The biggest and most obvious improvements to the iPhone are directly tied to your movie watching and streaming experiences. For starters, the screen size has increased, and we're finally looking at a 16:9 aspect ratio. It's not 720p, coming in at 1,136 x 640. The size and resolution aren't quite up to snuff with what's available on some Android phones, but it's a step up for Apple. The company also announced that their phone with be compatible with 4G networks, which means your download speeds will be incredibly fast. If you're into streaming content, this is incredibly good news. And yes, those earbuds of old, which were only slightly better than the free ones you get on a flight, have been retired. Instead you'll get EarPods, which those that have gone hands-on say are more comfortable and better sounding. They're not audiophile quality of course, but they're not painful like the old ones. Source: ApplePosted Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doomsday Book' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed Korean sci-fi film from directors Kim Jee-woon ('I Saw the Devil') and Yim Pil-sung is planned for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA has revealed 'Doomsday Book' is coming to Blu-ray on December 11. Yoon Seok-woo (Ryoo Seung-bum) is a researcher whose family goes on a trip, leaving him behind to his lonesome. When his friend sets him up on a blind date, Seok-woo just carelessly discards the food waste from his home and heads out to go on his date. His night consists of a good barbecue and dancing at a club with the hot young girl (Koh Joon-hee). He finally gets to kiss the girl, when a couple of high school students interrupt their intimate moment. Seok-woo experiences strange physical changes as he is somehow able to beat them to a pulp with a surge of strength. Soon zombies flood the streets of Seoul, as the mass media frantically tries to uncover the identity of a mysterious virus that brings the city to ruins. 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 Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fire with Fire' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]David Barrett's crime thriller will blow smoke on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Fire with Fire' is coming to Blu-ray on November 6. After witnessing the brutal murders of a convenience store owner and his son, firefighter Jeremy Coleman (Josh Duhamel) barely escapes with his life. As he is forced to testify against a crime lord, he is placed in the witness protection program under the watch of the U.S. Marshals Service. As his new identity becomes compromised, Jeremy is forced to take an unexpected course of action in order to get his life back and save the lives of those he loves. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director David Barrett and cinematographer Christopher Probst; audio commentary with actors Vincent D'Onofrio, Julian McMahon, James Lesure and Eric Winter; behind-the-scenes interviews; and Extended Interviews with actors Josh Duhamel, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Julian McMahon, Eric Winter, James Lesure and director David Barrett and producer Randall Emmett. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Fire with Fire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Watch' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Aliens invade the wrong neighborhood on Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'The Watch' for Blu-ray on November 13. Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade take male bonding to hilarious new heights in this outrageous, no-holds-barred comedy that gets funnier every time you watch! There’s trouble brewing in peaceful Glenview, Ohio. That’s why four civic-minded citizens, armed with flashlights, walkie-talkies and spiffy new jackets, have teamed up to safeguard their community. But the guys find more than they bargained for when they uncover an alien plot to destroy Earth, and now these bumbling heroes are Glenview’s only chance to save the neighborhood — and the world — from annihilation. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, Alien Invasions & You, Casting the Alien, Sneak Peek, Theatrical Trailer, and the Blu-ray exclusive Jonah Alternate Takes and Watchmakers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Watch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Wed Sep 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Eastbound & Down: The Complete Third Season' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Eight more episodes of the HBO comedy series arrive on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is working on 'Eastbound & Down: The Complete Third Season' for Blu-ray on December 4. This season Kenny Powers throws a curve ball that lands himself in the "Redneck Riviera" to revive his baseball career. Powers, whose boorish behavior and fading fastball led to a spectacular career flame-out now finds himself back on the mound in the USA. Picking up a year after season two, the third season finds Kenny in action on the "Redneck Riviera" (aka Myrtle Beach, SC), somehow resurrecting his baseball career by becoming the closer for the minor-league Myrtle Beach Mermen. Even as he tries to pass himself off as the "King of Myrtle Beach," Kenny struggles to come to terms with growing older and accepting the responsibilities of being a new father. The Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Bloopers Reel, Deleted Scenes, "Dinner at Schaeffer's", and 8 Audio commentaries with Danny McBride, Jody Hill, Steve Little & David Gordon Green. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Eastbound & Down: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Wed Sep 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Revel Launches New In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers[teaser]There are seven new models in all, including the W253L, an L/C/R that can be placed horizontally or vertically. [/teaser] Revel, a Harman brand, has just announced seven new in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for those that want audio power but don’t want to fill their room with it. All of these new models, aside from two low-profile, in-ceiling speakers, use a new C-2 clamping mechanism that locks speakers in place on surfaces up to two inches thick. The in-ceiling speakers – four new models in 6.5 and eight inch sizes – come packed with both round and square grilles to match your preferred look. All of Revel's new speakers utilize new PEI dome tweeters and feature bezel free magnetic faceplates. Source: Electronic HousePosted Wed Sep 12, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Venus and Vegas' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Demian Lichtenstein's heist comedy will rob Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment will bring 'Venus and Vegas' to Blu-ray on December 4. Dumped by his girlfriend (Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl") and desperate for cash, Eric (Eddie Guerra, 'Jolene') and his buddies, Stu (Donald Faison, "Scrubs") and Alex (Eddie Kaye Thomas, 'American Pie'), think they've found the perfect easy score – robbing a warehouse full of counterfeit casino chips that belong to old-school Vegas mobster Frank Santino (Jon Polito, 'Miller's Crossing'). But, when the heist goes bad and Alex is taken prisoner by the Santinos, these wanna-be criminals need to sort out the mess, cash out the chips and get their buddy back alive! Specs and supplements are still forthcoming, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Venus and Vegas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Wed Sep 12, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'They Live: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Rowdy Roddy Piper is getting ready to kick some alien ass on Blu-ray this November, and now supplements have been revealed for the highly-anticipated release! [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will release 'They Live: Collector's Edition' as the next Scream Factory Blu-ray available on November 6. Horror master John Carpenter ('Halloween,' 'The Thing') directs this heart-pounding thriller. Aliens are systematically gaining control of the earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Humanity's last chance lies with a lone drifter who stumbles upon a harrowing discovery-a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal the terrifying and deadly truth. Specs haven't been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director John Carpenter and Actor Roddy Piper; Independent Thoughts – An interview with Writer/Director John Carpenter; Man vs. Aliens – An interview with Actor Keith David; Woman of Mystery – An interview with Actress Meg Foster; Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights & Sounds of “They Live” – A look at the visual style, stunts and music from the film with Director of Photography Gary B. Kibbe, Stunt Coordinator Jeff Imada, and Co-Composer Alan Howarth; 2012 Cast Reunion Q&A with Roddy Piper, Keith David, and Meg Foster. Presented by Ain’t It Cool News and Texas Frightmare Weekend; Original EPK: The Making of “They Live”; Never-Before-Seen Footage from the Commercials created for the film; Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots; and Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'They Live: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Wed Sep 12, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
