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Google TV Updated with More Video Finding Features[teaser]New Releases section pops up, as does phone and tablet control. [/teaser] Google TV has been improving regularly since it first launched and the latest update, while not mind-blowing in any way, adds a bit of usability to the platform. The first piece of the update makes it easier to find new movies by adding a New Releases section. It just makes sense. The other part of the update that was revealed – more may be on the way – is the ability to control YouTube videos with your phone or tablet, just like you’ll find on Google’s Nexus Q. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'High Time' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Blake Edwards' 1960 musical comedy starring Bing Crosby will have a limited Blu-ray run this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Twilight Time will be bringing 'High Time' on Blu-ray on August 14. Widower and hamburger restaurateur Harvey Howard decides to go to college at 51 years of age. Resisting the easy path, he insists on not receiving preferential treatment, and lives in a dorm like the other students despite the disapproval of his grown son and daughter. As the years pass, and he gets involved in study sessions, fraternity initiations, and sporting events, he begins falling in love with Professor Gautier, the French teacher, but doesn't consider re-marrying appropriate. The Blu-ray will be limited to 3000 units and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 soundtrack, and supplements include an isolated score track by Henry Mancini and the original theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95 which can be pre ordered here. You can find the latest specs for 'High Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Rumors of an HBO/Netflix Partnership Have Been Greatly Exaggerated[teaser]We’re not going to be seeing streaming HBO content any time soon. [/teaser] The folks at Netflix have been chasing HBO for quite some time now and it seemed that they had finally reached an accord – at least if you believe rumors and speculation. As it turns out, they haven’t, and things are going to stay as normal for the streaming company. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has been actively, even publically courting HBO for years. He knows, after all, just how big a deal it would be to get shows like ‘True Blood,’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ as streaming titles. Of course, former HBO CEO Jeff Bewkes has just as publically stated that it’s not going to happen. There’s always the chance that something will happen between these two in the future, but for now it’s a big fat “no.” Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Where Do We Go Now?' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Nadine Labaki's acclaimed drama is bound for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Where Do We Go Now?' for Blu-ray on September 11. Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, 'Where Do We Go Now?' follows the antics of the town's women to keep their blowhard men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director Nadine Labaki and composer Khaled Mouzanar; and An Evening with Director Nadine Labaki, Composer Khaled Mouzanar, and Producer Anne-Dominique Toussaint. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Where Do We Go Now?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 11.Posted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Pro Audio Technology Reveals Seven Foot Tall Speaker[teaser]The SCR-3215sm is a monster of a speaker, and the specs reflect just that. [/teaser] Ever hear a complaint that your speakers are throwing off the look of a room or taking up too much space? No? Would you like to? The SCR-3215sm from Pro Audio Technology is an absolutely ridiculous loudspeaker that’s made for folks that have the room for it, have a space that requires it and, of course, have the money to spend. It measures in at seven feet tall and weighs 350 pounds. Inside the SCR-3215sm you’ll find two 15” 400 watt woofers, a mid/high frequency assembly that packs a 41 pound compression driver and a 30 pound motor system. The maximum output comes in at over 130dB. Source: Electronic HousePosted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Santa Clause' Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]Ho! Ho! Ho! The family holiday comedies available in stores individually or part of a new trilogy boxed set this October have been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista has scheduled 'The Santa Clause' and 'The Santa Clause 2' for Blu-ray on October 16. The Santa Clause 3-Film Collection gift set will also be available on the same date. Have three times the fun as you celebrate the season with the complete 'Santa Clause' trilogy – now available for the first time on Blu-ray in one spectacular box set! Superstar comedian Tim Allen delivers the perfect gift as he stars as the big man, himself, in three warm and wonderful movies about discovering the true magic of Christmas. See how it all began with Disney’s original classic, and hop on Santa’s sleigh for an exciting ride filled with belly laughs and family fun. Christmas gets a little nuttier when Scott Calvin unknowingly inherits the role of the legendary St. Nick. His ordinary life snowballs into a hysterical series of outrageous events as he fills out hisSanta suit, meets the future Mrs. Claus and faces his ultimate test against the mischievous Jack Frost. With a blizzard of bonus features and three magical movies, this three-disc box set is hours of holiday entertainment your whole family will enjoy again and again. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and 'The Santa Clause' will include: "So You Wanna Be An Elf?" featurette, Making Santa Snacks With Wolfgang, and "The Night Before Christmas" Short. 'The Santa Clause 2' will include: 7 Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel - Bloopers From The Cast, "True Confessions Of The Legendary Figures" - Interviews With Tooth Fairy, Mother Nature, Father Time And Easter Bunny, and an audio Commentary With Michael Lembeck. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $20.00 while the trilogy set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Santa Clause,' 'The Santa Clause 2,' & 'The Santa Clause 3-Film Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 16.Posted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Guys and Dolls' and 'Hans Christian Andersen' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two classic 1950s musicals are getting the Blu-ray digibook treatment at the end of the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is prepping 'Guys and Dolls' for Blu-ray on November 6. The slickest big-time New York City gamblers, Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando, A Streetcar Named Desire) and Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra, The Manchurian Candidate), can't resist making or taking a bet on anything. So when a pretty missionary (Jean Simmons, Spartacus) sets up shop in the neighborhood, Nathan stakes a grand that Sky can't seduce her. But all bets are off when Sky falls madly in love in this romantic musical spectacular that sets the Big Apple afire with excitement. 'Hans Christian Andersen' will be available on December 18. The incredibly multi-talented Danny Kaye (White Christmas) stars as Hans Christian Andersen, a young cobbler with a special gift for storytelling. Nominated for six Academy Awards [including Best Original Song ("Thumbelina") - Frank Loesser; and Best Music Score - Walter Scharf], this wonderful musical will enchant both young and old. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but each release will be a digibook with a suggested list price of $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Guys and Dolls' and 'Hans Christian Andersen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Jul 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Research Shows 30% of Americans Want a Connected TV[teaser]Size, price and picture quality are still up there as the main purchasing considerations. [/teaser] Smart TVs have become increasingly popular and far more common over the last few years and consumers are taking notice. In a recent survey from IMS Research, it was found that over 30% of Americans want a Smart TV for their next set. Those in the survey that had purchased a set in the 12 months previous say that LED backlighting was more important, but those planning to buy a new set put streaming video and audio higher on their list. Of course, the basics reign as the most essential. Screen size, affordability and picture quality take the top spots, and that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Jul 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Snow White and the Huntsman' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic fairy tale is retold in the action-fantasy epic debuting on Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Snow White and the Huntsman' is coming to Blu-ray on September 11. Packed with pulse-pounding battles, unmatched visual imagination and compelling characters, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' is a wholly original adventure story told on an epic scale. From the splendor of the wicked Queen’s enchanted palace to the menace of the Dark Forest, a breathtaking combination of harrowing beauty, epic battle scenes, visual wonder and jaw-dropping special effects make this film singularly suited for the incomparable high-definition picture and perfect hi-def 5.1 surround sound of Blu-ray™. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will include both the theatrical and extended cuts of the movie with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with director Rupert Sanders, visual effects supervisor Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-editor Neil Smith; A New Legend is Born; and the Blu-ray exclusives Reinventing the Fairy Tale; Citizens of the Kingdom; The Magic of Snow White and the Huntsman; Around the Kingdom: 360° Set Tour; and Universal's Second Screen. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Snow White and the Huntsman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 11.Posted Wed Jul 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Virgin Media Awards Millionth TiVo Customer with a Gold Coated TiVo[teaser]We’re going to go ahead and assume that they got a normal one as well. [/teaser] Ever wanted something really crazy to set your home theater apart from everyone else’s? One couple got something that definitely accomplishes the task – a gold coated TiVo. Allan and Christine Ward received a surprise this week when they answered the door to find U.K. soap star and former Spandau Ballet member Martin Kemp at their door. As it turns out, that’s one of the benefits that comes with being the millionth TiVo customer with Virgin Media. The pair also picked up a gold coated TiVo unit. As cool as the idea is, you know it’s only a matter of weeks before that thing is sitting in the garage. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Jul 25, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
