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Red Launching a $42,000 Black and White Camera[teaser]It's a niche product to be sure, but David Fincher is already using one for his next film. [/teaser] The folks at Red are known for their high quality digital cameras designed to suit the needs of any filmmaker that's shooting digital. The new Epic-M is different. It's made for a very small niche, but one that will be incredibly appreciative. The M in this case stands for monochrome, meaning that this new camera only shoots in black and white. While it may seem like the camera is lacking a major feature, the sacrifice of color actually results in some big improvements, like much better shooting in low light situations and even better effective resolution. The camera launches on October 1st, but director David Fincher is already using one to shoot his next feature. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Angry Boys' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed Australian comedy series will have its U.S. Blu-ray debut in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO has set 'Angry Boys' for a Blu-ray release on December 4. Chris Lilley amps up his acutely observed character-based comedy style and brings to life 6 new characters: identical twin brothers Daniel and Nathan Sims (whom we met in Lilley's original We Can Be Heroes); former surfing World Champion Blake Oakfield; U.S. rapper S.mouse; Japanese mother and manager of skateboarding champion, Jen Okazaki; and Juvenile Justin Centre for boys Officer Ruth Sims, aka Gran. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: "S.Mouse Music Videos", "S.Mouse Concert", Bloopers, and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Angry Boys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Resident Evil: The High-Definition Trilogy' Blu-ray $22.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal this week is once again brought to you by the Umbrella Corporation. [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Resident Evil: The High-Definition Trilogy' starring Milla Jovovich for $22.99 (65% off suggested price). The release includes 'Resident Evil,' 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse,' and 'Resident Evil: Extinction.' All five individual Blu-ray releases (including 'Resident Evil: Degeneration' and 'Resident Evil: Afterlife') are also available for only $9.99 each. Click here to bring home some zombie high-definition action, and this offer is in effect from now through September 16.Posted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
Digital HD Copies of Fox Movies Launching Earlier and Cheaper than Blu-rays[teaser]It's all starting with 'Prometheus,' which comes in at $15 on September 18th. [/teaser] Finally there's a company out there that's taking full advantage of everything digital distribution has to offer – primarily the advantage of being able to push out a digital file without mucking about with shipping, packaging and everything that comes with it. Fox has announced that movies will now be available digitally before coming out on Blu-ray, and at a significantly cheaper price. 'Prometheus' is the first major movie that's going to be sold this way and Fox says that plenty more are on the way. The movie will be available on September 18th, well before the Blu-ray release, and will run just $15 instead of the $39 MSRP of the disc based version. These digital files won't require UltraViolet and can be purchased on a variety of sources including Amazon, PSN, Xbox Live, Vudu and more. There's no word at the moment whether we'll be seeing any special features and just what the quality is like. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Death Valley' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1982 crime thriller from director Dick Richards is coming to Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Death Valley' for Blu-ray on December 11. A divorced mother, her young son and her new boyfriend set out on a road trip through Death Valley and run afoul of a local serial killer. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Death Valley' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Catch Me If You Can' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Steven Spielberg's comedic caper makes is high-definition debut this December! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Catch Me If You Can' for a Blu-ray release on December 4. The extraordinary true story of a brilliant master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail stars Oscar®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks in the “supremely entertaining” (New York Times) tale of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. as he successfully passes himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor—all before his 21st birthday. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera, Catch Me If You Can: The Casting of the Film, Scoring: Catch Me If You Can, Frank Abagnale: Between Reality and Fiction, The FBI Perspective, Catch Me If You Can: In Closing, and Photo Galleries. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Catch Me If You Can' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Sep 10, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The totally bodacious 1989 comedy arrives on Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA is preparing 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' for Blu-ray on November 13. Keanu Reeves ('The Matrix') and Alex Winter ('The Lost Boys') star in this outrageous comedy about two ditzy dudes from San Dimas, California. Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves) spent so much time forming their rock band, The Wyld Stallyns, that they're flunking history. A guardian angel from the future, Rufus (George Carlin) come to them with a bodacious solution: a time traveling phone booth to take them into the past to learn from history's most influential people. Their journey turns out to be a blast...but will they learn enough to pass their class? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Fri Sep 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
LG's 84 Inch 4K Set Comes in at $19,999[teaser]It's coming out sooner than Sony's and cheaper to boot. [/teaser] When LG and Sony announced their 84 inch 4K sets, there didn't seem to be too much difference between them. They both pack Smart TV functionality, they both utilize passive 3D and they both upscale content to 4K. Now there's one very clear difference between them - $5,000. The LG 84LM9600 is coming to the US in October at a price of $19,999 which puts it at a significantly lower cost than the Sony model. It gives you WiDi capabilities for streaming from Intel i7 wielding laptops and Wi-Fi to stream from the net. LG's set also packs 2.2 channel audio in case you have to sell the rest of your home theater system to afford one massive TV. LG hasn't yet stated where we'll be able to find these sets in the wild. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Sep 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM PDT by: -
'The Hole' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 2009 PG-13 supernatural thriller will descend on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Big Air Studios is prepping 'The Hole' for a Blu-ray release on October 2. From director Joe Dante comes a suspense thriller that explores the fears and secrets buried deep within the human mind. After moving into a new neighborhood, brothers Dane and Lucas, along with their neighbor Julie, discover a bottomless hole in the basement of their home. They find that once the hole is exposed, evil is unleashed. With strange shadows lurking around every corner and nightmares coming to life, they are forced to come face to face with their darkest fears to put an end to the mystery of 'The Hole.' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hole' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Fri Sep 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
JVC Shows off 4K Projectors – Promises a Sub $20,000 UHDTV in 2013[teaser]The projectors upscale existing content, but won't accept 4K sources if you happen to have them. [/teaser] Manufacturers are not messing around – they want 4K to be the new hotness and they're not afraid to push out products like crazy. We've already seen a few huge televisions and JVC is filling in the other side of things with their 4K projectors. There's a wide range of projector models available, but most notable are the X55R and RS48, which give you 4K upscaling at $4,999 – significantly cheaper than any of the TVs coming to the market. In fact, the X95R/RS66, which gives you ISF calibration, an upgraded light engine and pending THX 3D certification will run you $11,999. All of JVC's new projectors will be available in November. JVC says that they have 84 inch monitors on the way too – one for business and the other for home theater. The RS-840 home theater model gives you 10 bit color depth, ELED illumination and a slim bezel. Availability is expected in January of 2013 and the price is set for under $20,000. Source: EngdagetPosted Fri Sep 7, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
