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Onkyo Adds More Streaming Options to 2012 Receivers and Launches a Bluetooth Adapter[teaser]Onkyo's new remote apps for Kindle, iOS and Android allow for wireless streaming. [/teaser] Audio streaming was a luxury feature just a few years back, but it's become a standard on all but the entry-level. The folks at Onkyo know just how important it is and have added new ways to stream music. Whether you have a Kindle Fire, iOS device or Android device, you can stream music directly to your receiver thanks to Onkyo Remote apps. iOS users get the better setup thanks to the Onkyo Remote 2 app, which allows CD quality streaming and metadata. Onkyo has also launched a new Bluetooth adapter known as the UBT-1. It plugs right in to the USB port of your receiver and allows you to play music from a Bluetooth device to your receiver. You can pick up the adapter for $59. It's currently available for $49 on Amazon. Source:OnkyoPosted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Resident Evil: Damnation' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated horror sequel will arrive on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Resident Evil: Damnation' on Blu-ray on September 25. In this follow-up to the successful first CGI movie in the franchise 'Resident Evil: Degeneration,' Leon Kennedy heads deep into Eastern Europe to battle the latest terrifying monsters and bad guys. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Conceptual art gallery, The DNA of Damnation behind-the-scenes featurette, Las Plagas: Organisms of War, Gag reel on English version, and ultraviolet digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Resident Evil: Damnation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Metalocalypse: Season Four' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The fourth season of the popular animated comedy TV series will rock Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is prepping 'Metalocalypse: Season Four' for Blu-ray on October 30. The wait is almost over as the almighty Dethklok will return to Blu-ray and DVD with the complete season 4 of Metalocalypse. This season features guest appearances from the likes of Corpsegrinder (Cannibal Corpse), Cam Pipes (3 Inches Of Blood), Dweezil Zappa, actor Jon Hamm and director Werner Herzog. 2012 is a big year for Adult Swim’s favorite metal band. They will be performing live from USS Midway in July at Comic Con, headlining a 34 date concert tour starting this August, and releasing a new album this fall. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Facebones DethGame, Fan art tribute, "Black Klok" montage sequence, Tribunal BTS, and Nathan reads Shakespeare #4: A Comedy of Errors. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Metalocalypse: Season Four!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Dictator' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy coming to Blu-ray in August has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has revealed 'The Dictator' for a Blu-ray release on August 14. The film tells the heroic story of a dictator (Cohen) who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley co-star. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy will include the banned and unrated cuts with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted and extended scenes, Larry King interview, and Music Video: Best Love Song - "Your Money's On The Dresser". Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Dictator' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Here's Where You Can See 'The Dark Knight Rises' in True 70mm IMAX[teaser]Nearly an hour of the film was shot in full scale IMAX, so for the full experience you'll want to visit one of these theaters. [/teaser] You may have noticed that in the last few years a whole lot of theaters now have IMAX screens, or what are called IMAX screens. They may be nicer than the traditional theaters, but most of them aren't true IMAX. If you're looking to see 'The Dark Knight Rises' in its full 70mm glory, these are the places to go. AL Birmingham - IMAX Dome, McWane Center Huntsville - Spacedome IMAX, US Space and Rocket Center Mobile - IMAX Dome, Gulf Coast Exploreum AZ Tempe – Harkins Arizona Mills 25 IMAX CA Cathedral City – Desert IMAX Theater Dublin – Regal Hacienda Crossings 20 & IMAX Fresno – Edwards Fresno Stadium 21 & IMAX Irvine – Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX Los Angeles – Rave 18 IMAX Ontario – Edwards Ontario Palace 22 & IMAX Sacramento – Esquire IMAX Theater San Francisco – AMC Loews Metreon Universal City – AMC Loews Universal City CO Colorado Springs – Cinemark Carefree Circle & IMAX Denver – UA Colorado Center 9 & IMAX CT Manchester – RC Buckland Hills 18 District of Columbia Washington, D.C. - National Air and Space Museum Washington, D.C. - National Museum of Natural History FL Orlando - Regal Pointe 21 & IMAX GA Buford – Regal Mall of Georgia 20 & IMAX IA Council Bluffs – AMC Star Council Bluffs IMAX ID Boise – Edwards Boise Stadium 21 & IMAX IL Chicago – Navy Pier IMAX Theatre Lincolnshire – Regal Lincolnshire 20 & IMAX Woodridge – Cinemark Seven Bridges & IMAX IN Indianapolis – Indiana State Museum IMAX Nobelsville - Hamilton 16 KY Louisville - RC Stonybrook 20 IMAX LA New Orleans – Entergy IMAX Theatre MA Natick - Jordan's IMAX Reading - Jordan's IMAX MI Dearborn – The Henry Ford IMAX Grand Rapids – Celebration! Village IMAX Theater Ypsilanti – RC Ann Arbor 20 IMAX MN Apple Valley – Great Clips IMAX Theatre Duluth – Duluth OMNIMAX Theatre MO Sappington – Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX MT West Yellowstone – Yellowstone IMAX Theatre NJ Atlantic City – Tropicana Casino IMAX Jersey City - Liberty Science Center NV Las Vegas – Brenden Theatre Corp IMAX NY New Rochelle – Regal New Roc City 18 & IMAX New York - AMC Loews Lincoln Square IMAX Rochester – Tinseltown & IMAX West Nyack – IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center White Plains – City Center 15: Cinema de Lux IMAX OH Cincinnati – Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux IMAX OK Tulsa – Cinemark Tulsa & IMAX PA Harrisburg - Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts King of Prussia – UA King of Prussia 16 & IMAX Tarentum - Cinemark IMAX at Pittsburgh Mills RI Providence – Providence Place Cinemas 16 IMAX SC Myrtle Beach – Myrtle Beach IMAX Tennessee Chattanooga - Tennessee Aquarium Memphis - Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium TX Austin - Bob Bullock Colleyville – Colleyville Cinema Grille and IMAX Dallas – Cinemark 17 & IMAX Fort Worth - Omni Theater (IMAX Dome), Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Galveston – Moody Gardens IMAX Houston – Edwards Houston Marquee 23 & IMAX San Antonio – IMAX 3D Theatre San Antonio Rivercenter Tomball – Silverado 19 IMAX VA Chantilly - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Richmond - IMAX Dome, Science Museum of Virginia Virginia Beach - Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center WA Spokane – Riverfront Park IMAX WA Seattle - Boeing IMAX, Pacific Science Center Spokane - Riverfront Park WI Fitchburg - AMC Star Fitchburg 18 IMAX CANADA Edmonton - Telus World of Science, Edmonton Winnipeg - Portage Place Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls IMAX Sudbury - Science North Toronto - Scotiabank IMAX Gatineau - Museum Of Civilization Montreal - Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia Quebec City - Galeries de la Capitale Regina - Saskatchewan Science Centre UNITED KINGDOM Bradford - National Media Museum London - BFI London IMAX Cinema, British Film Institute London - Science Museum Manchester - Odeon, The PrintworksPosted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Going Back To 'High School'[teaser]The teen stoner comedy comes to "high"-definition this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has just revealed 'High School' for Blu-ray on September 4. Starring Academy Award™ winner Adrien Brody ('The Pianist'), Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”), Sean Marquette ('Seabiscuit'), Matt Bush ('Piranha 3DD'), Colin Hanks (AMC’s “Mad Men”) and Yeardley Smith (Fox’s “The Simpsons”), 'High School' is the story of soon-to-be valedictorian Henry Burke (Bush) who, after taking a hit of the chronic for the first time, must pass a mandatory drug test administered by his school’s maniacal principal (Chiklis). Henry is left with two options: fail and lose his college scholarship, or team up with his stoner friend Breaux (Marquette) to steal a high powered ganja from law student-turned-drug-dealer Psycho Ed (Brody) and spike the school’s bake sale brownies, getting the whole school—faculty included—completely stoned out of their minds. After all, if everyone fails—then no one fails. What could possibly go wrong with their half-baked plan? With New York Times declaring: “(Adrien) Brody gives a funny, wild-man performance, and Crave Online calling the film “an entertaining ride,” 'High School' is a fun, must see stoner comedy that is not to be missed! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include an audio commentary and never before seen deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'High School' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Platoon' Blu-ray $7.99 at Amazon[teaser]Own the acclaimed war film for less than $8 on Blu-ray at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Platoon' on Blu-ray for only $7.99 (60% off suggested retail price). The remastered, first-ever Blu-ray edition brings the sounds and images of Oliver Stone’s critically acclaimed Vietnam War drama to life in an entirely new way. 'Platoon' received eight Academy Award® nominations, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound and Best Film Editing. The all-star cast includes Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, John C. McGinley, Forest Whitaker, Kevin Dillon, Keith David and Johnny Depp. Click here to add Oliver Stone's masterpiece to your library today!Posted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 09:33 AM PDT by: -
Korea Selects LG to Develop a 60-Inch Flexible OLED[teaser]It's a part of the Future Flagship Program, which aims to create more jobs and income for Korea. [/teaser] The folks at the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in Korea have selected LG as the company that will lead them into the technological future by developing a 60 inch flexible OLED panel by 2017. The program is designed to create jobs in Korea and strengthen the country's position as a technology leader. The initial applications for the tech, as you might expect, will be commercial in nature. The sets could be used to wrap around columns to provide directions to passersby or, more likely, to advertise products. There's no word yet on whether a consumer grade flexible OLED will be brought to market, but it seems more prudent to get normal OLEDs out there first. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Titanic 3D Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]A Blu-ray 3D Collector's Set (2D included) for James Cameron's Oscar-winner is in the works for 2012. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 'Titanic 3D Collector's Edition' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future. Experience 'Titanic' in stunning 3D with this exclusive 15th Anniversary Edition. Now on Blu-ray for the first time, James Cameron’s sweeping masterpiece — and winner of 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture — can be experienced like never before. Immerse yourself in the incredible journey with this definitive collection, including Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD, over 6 hours of special features, 2 all-new documentaries, a souvenir book, passenger dossier, sketch postcards and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D set is $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Titanic 3D Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Heaven Strewn' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Some things are better left buried when the acclaimed dramatic thriller is uncovered on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Libre will release 'Heaven Strewn' on Blu-ray on July 31. When two friends take a road trip to the desert in search of meteorites they end up with more than they bargained for and something far more valuable. Consequently, they soon learn that what you find in the desert may not be yours. Written, directed and produced by Jeremiah Gurzi and shot on 16mm Eastman Kodak motion picture film stock with anamorphic prime lenses, 'Heaven Strewn' is a dramatic, thriller with unexpected surprises. Great performances and authentic dialogue drive this bravura first feature film by Jeremiah Gurzi, who is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Gurzi received the coveted 2010 Panavision first time filmmaker grant package and support from the Eastman Kodak Company for 'Heaven Strewn.' With years of television lighting experience under his belt, Gurzi’s eye for visual aesthetics have been enhanced by his decision to film completely in 16mm with custom anamorphic lenses built exclusively for the project by Panavision. After the project wrapped Panavision dismantled the lenses making this film one of a kind. Gurzi says that “it was important for me to shoot on this format to gain a more natural and organic picture. I hope that with a slightly muted color palette it would accent performance, enhance narrative and hopefully lend itself toward an experience viewers could enjoy. The inherent artistry and skill set associated with exposing film stock is an art form entirely of itself and one that complimented 'Heaven Strewn' harmoniously.” However, after a year of prep, the original director of photography had to resign from the project just three weeks before the shoot, fortunately David Myrick was able to step in. Gurzi’s inspiration for 'Heaven Strewn' stems from his upbringing in Nevada and his circle of friends who experimented with drugs and alcohol, which later turned into substance abuse problems for some. Combining his fascination of societal outcasts and behavioral traits, 'Heaven Strewn' became an exploration of the emotional characteristics of two such individuals. “It may be the result of me questioning the idealistic notion that complacent patriotism within the fabric of our society can positively effect and shape change. Maybe this curiosity is rooted in my own developmental insecurities or just intrinsically imbedded within my subconscious psyche as a human being. Regardless of its analytical or psychological origins, the fact is these folks have helped shape and mold our planet. These are the pioneers of yesterday’s industrial revolution and the promise of tomorrow's spiritual evolution,” says Gurzi. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, photo gallery, and the official trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Heaven Strewn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
