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'Avatar - 3D' Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster will no longer be a Panasonic hardware exclusive this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Avatar - 3D' for Blu-ray 3D on October 16. "3D television is the future of home entertainment," said Cameron, "I'm a huge proponent of the technology and very pleased that 'Avatar' can be viewed in the living room the way it is meant to be seen." "As the number of homes with 3D televisions continues to grow, we thought it was important to bring the biggest 3D film ever right into your living room," continued producer Jon Landau, "This is the only way fans should experience the world of Pandora and this release offers the highest picture quality possible." Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will only include the theatrical cut of the film and will feature new packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Avatar - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 16.Posted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM PDT by: -
'Ken Burns' The Dust Bowl' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed filmmaker's documentary blows in on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS has dated 'Ken Burns' The Dust Bowl' for Blu-ray on November 20. The Dust Bowl chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Menacing black blizzards killed farmers' crops and livestock, threatened the lives of their children and forced thousands of desperate families to pick up and move somewhere else. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ken Burns' The Dust Bowl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 20.Posted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
AudioQuest Releases the DragonFly DAC USB Stick[teaser]The device is around the same size as a thumb drive and gives improved audio from your PC.[/teaser] There's very little that beats the sheer convenience of having all of your music in one place, but playing audio directly from your PC can leave you wanting more in terms of audio quality. The new DragonFly aims to solve that problem. The DragonFly is a DAC that plugs into your USB drive and kicks up the audio that's coming out of your PC. It features a 24-bit Sabre chip, 64 position volume control and a 2-volt output. It's also not much bigger than a typical USB thumb drive, which keeps things nice and simple. You can pick up the DragonFly on Amazon now for just under $249. Source: Electronic HousePosted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Moth Diaries' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest thriller from filmmaker Mary Harron ('American Psycho') will be available on Blu-ray at the end of August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, IFC Films is set to release 'The Moth Diaries' on Blu-ray on August 28. At an elite boarding school for girls, troubled Rebecca (Sarah Bolger, 'The Tudors') and popular Lucy's (Sarah Gadon, 'A Dangerous Method') friendship is shattered with the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named Ernessa (Lily Cole), whose captivating glamour lures Lucy into her company. Heartbroken, Rebecca develops a crush on her handsome English teacher Mr. Davies (Scott Speedman, 'The Strangers') and immerses herself in the Gothic vampire novel Carilla for his class. Before long Rebecca starts to suspect that Ernessa is a vampire, and takes it upon herself to rid the school of her presence. As the bodies of young girls pile up and Rebecca's passionate feeling of loss intensifies, the line between reality and the supernatural starts to blur with deadly consequences. Specs have yet to be revealed, and the only supplement is the original trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Moth Diaries' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Launches a New Home Theater System[teaser]The YHT-697BL includes AirPlay connectivity and smartphone control apps, but lacks Wi-Fi for other streaming options.[/teaser] The Yamaha YHT-697 is the latest HTiB from the company. It comes in at $645 and includes essentially everything you'd expect from a home theater system. You'll find AirPlay baked right in, as well as the ability to use the Yamaha AV Controller app for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices. The system also includes a pair of floorstanding front speakers with a unique look, two satellite speakers and a center channel. To pick up the bass is a 6.5 inch, 100 watt subwoofer. Yamaha also packed in 4K and 3D passthrough, the YPAO room calibration system and an ECO mode that brings power consumption down by 20 percent. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'That's My Boy' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest Adam Sandler comedy is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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 and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the 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 Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Chernobyl Diaries' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The radioactive horror hits Blu-ray just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Chernobyl Diaries' is coming to high-definition on October 16. Six tourists hire an extreme tour guide who takes them to the abandoned city Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. During their exploration, they soon discover they are not alone. Specs for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Uri's Extreme Tours Infomercial, Chernobyl Conspiracy Viral Video, Additional Scene, and Alternate Ending. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Chernobyl Diaries' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 16.Posted Tue Aug 14, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Christmas Story 2' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The sequel nobody ever expected is coming to high-definition at the end of October. [/teaser] In a surprise announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'A Christmas Story 2' for Blu-ray on October 30. Apparently Ralphie is back as a teenager eyeing a car for the holidays in this 2012 follow-up to the fan-favorite 1983 comedy classic. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, but supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the releases is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Christmas Story 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Mon Aug 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Duellists' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ridley Scott's first feature film will battle its way to Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'The Duellists' on Blu-ray on November 20. The 1977 drama starring Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, and Albert Finney was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Scott unanimously won for Best First Work. 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 'The Duellists' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 20.Posted Mon Aug 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Alcatraz: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]J.J. Abrams' short-lived sci-fi series arriving on Blu-ray in October has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers says 'Alcatraz: The Complete Series' is coming to high-definition on October 16. 'Alcatraz: The Complete Series' chronicles the mystery of the “63s” -- the forgotten prisoners – who mysteriously disappeared from Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary in 1963. Now, unexplainably, these criminals are returning to the streets of San Francisco to repeat their grisly crimes – not a day older than when they initially disappeared almost fifty years ago. Enlisted by the close-to-the-vest Emerson Hauser (Sam Neill) and his equally elusive associate Lucy Bannerjee (Parminder Nagra), the driven detective Madsen (Sarah Jones) and fresh-faced Diego “Doc” Soto (Jorge Garcia) delve into the mystery of the 63s return, uncovering a much larger, more sinister threat. The series also features Robert Forster, Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler Harner as the prison’s authority with a shared history. “Warner Home Video is thrilled to release the mysterious, thrilling, and action-packed Alcatraz: The Complete Series on DVD and Blu-rayTM,” said Rosemary Markson, WHV Senior Vice President, TV and Special Interest Marketing. “With all 13 episodes of the series plus behind-the scenes extras, this set is perfect for fans who are eager to watch the entire must-see drama.” The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Alcatraz: Island of Intrigue, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Ultraviolet digital copies. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Alcatraz: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 16.Posted Mon Aug 13, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
