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'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The lovable animals will be back in their third adventure in high-definition this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks is preparing 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for Blu-ray on October 16. Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style. Specs have yet to be revealed for the releases, but supplements will include: Mad Music Mash-up, Deleted Scenes, Circus Acts, Big Top Cast, Filmmakers Commentary, Making of How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular arena show world tour, and the Blu-ray exclusive Get Them to the Train Game, Animators' Corner, and Trivia Track. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under October 16.Posted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Elles' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The provocative drama hits Blu-ray in early September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Elles' for Blu-ray on September 11. Academy Award Winner Juliette Binoche ('The English Patient') stars as a journalist researching an article on student prostitution for the French edition of ELLE magazine finds herself drawn to two young women. The stories these seemingly well-adjusted girls share force the middle-aged writer to examine her own life, family and sexuality. Elles is a must-see film from acclaimed director Malgoska Szumowska ('Antichrist'), whose talent has finally flourished in full bloom. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include edited and unedited trailers and a stills gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Elles' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 11.Posted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG’s 84 Inch 4K TV Shipping Now in Korea – Coming to US Next Month[teaser]In addition to the high resolution picture, the TV packs 3D capabilities and a 2.2 channel speaker system. [/teaser] LG’s new 84LM9600 would be impressive if it were simply an 84 inch 3D HDTV. We’d be more than willing to drool over the picture and sheer size of this beast, but there’s even more to it than that. LG’s set boasts an Ultra High Definition resolution – 3,840 by 2,160. 3D fans will be able to take advantage of the high resolution to get a 1080p picture while still using passive technology 3D. Of course, you’ll want a native 4K source to experience this, but an upscaling receiver will get you close enough to notice the difference. The TV also boasts a 2.2 channel speaker system, with a pair of 10 watt speakers paired with 15 watt woofers. You know, just in case you had to sell your speakers to swing the price of the 84LM9600. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'That's My Boy' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Bonus features have been revealed for the latest Adam Sandler comedy planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony will be releasing 'That's My Boy' on Blu-ray on October 16. While still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills. Specs still haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Greetings from Cape Cod, Classy Rick's Bacon and Leggs, Gag Reel, Five Deleted Scenes, and Who Are All These People? Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'That's My Boy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 16.Posted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Maximum Conviction' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Twice the action and twice the Steves! Steven Seagal teams up with Steve Austin for his latest thriller coming to Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has revealed 'Maximum Conviction' is planned for Blu-ray on November 6. When former black ops operative Tom Steele (Steven Seagal) and his partner Manning (Steve Austin) are assigned to decommission an old prison, they must oversee the arrival of two mysterious female prisoners. Before long, an elite force of mercenaries assault the prison in search of the new arrivals. As the true identities of the women are revealed, Steele realizes he's caught in the middle of something far bigger than he had imagined. Fists will fly and bones will shatter as the situation escalates with every passing minute. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Maximum Conviction' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Find Me Guilty' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Sidney Lumet's 2006 crime comedy starring Vin Diesel will hit Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Find Me Guilty' for Blu-ray on October 9. The film is based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include "Conversations with Sidney Lumet" featurette and trailers and TV spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $16.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Find Me Guilty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Rashomon' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Akira Kurosawa's 1950 murder mystery arrives on Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will bring 'Rashomon' to Blu-ray on November 6. A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, 'Rashomon' is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people recount different versions of the story of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema—and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune—to the Western world. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, a uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary by Japanese-film historian Donald Richie; Video introduction by director Robert Altman; Excerpts from The World of Kazuo Miyagawa, a documentary on Rashomon's cinematographer; A Testimony as an Image, a sixty-eight-minute documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew; Archival audio interview with actor Takashi Shimura; Original and rerelease trailers; and a booklet featuring an essay by film historian Stephen Prince; an excerpt from director Akira Kurosawa's Something Like an Autobiography; and reprints of Rashomon's two source stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, "Rashomon" and "In a Grove." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Rashomon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Runco’s New DLP Projector is Designed to Make Ambient Light a Non-Issue[teaser]The LS-10HBd pumps out 3,780 lumens for operation in all lighting conditions. [/teaser] The folks at Runco have announced a new projector that they’re calling the LS-10HBd. It’s a part of the LightStyle series and is designed to ensure that you won’t have to worry about ambient light when you want to watch your movies. With an output of 3,780 lumens before calibration, the LS-10HBd will work in much brighter conditions than most. It also boasts ISF Day and Night modes, SuperOnyx DLP technology and it comes with the Runco DHD 4 external video processor. The Runco LightStyle 10HBd will be available in September at an MSRP of $29,995. Source: Electronic HousePosted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The historic Doors' concert gets remastered for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is prepping 'The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68' for a high-definition release on October 23. The Doors supplied plenty of post-Independence Day fireworks on July 5, 1968 when the legendary quartet played the Hollywood Bowl, a concert that is considered to be the band’s finest on film. For the first time, the film from the historic performance has been painstakingly restored using the original camera negatives and the audio has been remixed and mastered from original multi-tracks by the group’s engineer Bruce Botnick. This new restoration offers a stunning visual upgrade from earlier versions and will give fans the closest experience to being there live along side Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek, who opined, “You can hear it as if you were at the Hollywood Bowl, on stage with us.” Live at the Bowl ’68' will include three previously unreleased tracks from the performance. Technical issues with the recording of “Hello, I Love You,” “The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat),” and “Spanish Caravan” prevented them from being released in the past. Now, through meticulous restoration of the audio, all three will be included, marking the first time the concert has been available in its entirety. Cream’s four studio albums – Fresh Cream, Disraeli Gears, Wheels Of Fire, and Goodbye – were all successful, and yielded numerous hit singles. Still, it was their incendiary and revolutionary approach to live performance that made them stand out head and shoulders above their peers. This very special chemistry can be felt on 'Cream: Royal Albert Hall London 2005.' The DVD, Blu-Ray and digital video each feature a 16x9 high-definition digital transfer with both a stereo and 5.1 audio soundtrack as well as over an hour of bonus material. Included in the additional content are “Echoes From The Bowl,” The Doors’ route to the Hollywood Bowl; “You Had To Be There,” memories of The Doors’ performance at the Bowl; “Reworking The Doors,” an in-depth look at how the film was restored; and three bonus performances: “Wild Child” from The Smothers Brothers Show in 1968, “Light My Fire” from The Jonathan Winters Show in December 1967 and a version of Van Morrison’s “Gloria” with specially created visuals. Jeff Jampol, Doors manager and producer of the film said “The Doors’ live performances were a shamanistic journey into dark rock and roll psychedelic theater – a swirling mixture of rock ‘n’ roll heat, poetry, danger, drama and unbridled musical virtuosity. Captured at the height of The Doors’ magical powers, in one of the world’s greatest venues, this brand new restoration, edit and mix, corny as it may sound, made me fall in love a hundred times, all over again.” Geoff Kempin, executive producer for Eagle Rock said “The Doors were one of THE most incredible live bands ever – we wanted to apply the top technology so that everyone can fully appreciate the phenomenon of The Doors captured at their height on 5 July 1968”. Track Listing: 1. Show Start/Intro 2. “When The Music’s Over” 3. “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” 4. “Back Door Man” 5. “Five To One” 6. “Back Door Man” (Reprise) 7. “The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat)” 8. “Hello, I Love You” 9. “Moonlight Drive” 10. “Horse Latitudes” 11. “A Little Game” 12. “The Hill Dwellers” 13. “Spanish Caravan” 14. Hey, What Would You Guys Like To Hear? 15. “Wake Up!” 16. Light My Fire (Segue) 17. “Light My Fire” 18. “The Unknown Soldier” 19. The End (Segue) 20. “The End” Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Extends Digital Copies for Most Discs Until 2017[teaser]For most of your movies, the expiration on digital copy redemption is essentially gone. [/teaser] Getting a digital copy of the movie you purchased on disc is pretty slick, unless it turns out that you missed the window of opportunity to use your code to redeem your copy. Luckily, that won’t be a problem with most Warner titles, or at least it won’t be for five years or so. Warner has, without making a grand announcement about the change, extended the expiration date of the codes for most of their movies to 2017, ensuring that you have plenty of time to get your digital copy. This doesn’t apply to all discs, but it seems to apply to most. At this time, Warner has not commented officially or released a list of which titles were and were not extended. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
