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Sony Announces a Google TV Set-Top and Google TV Blu-ray Player[teaser]The NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray Player is due out this fall at $299, the streamer comes sooner at $199. [/teaser] Sony is launching a pair of new Google TV devices, both of which come in quite a bit cheaper than the TV they initially launched with the operating system. Both utilize the Google Play Store, the Google Chrome browser, and give you cross search functionality across all of your video sources. The NSZ-GS7 is the set-top box, which will be released on July 22nd at a price of $199. The NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray player has a more tenuous release date, simply listed as Fall 2012. The price for the player is $299. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 09:04 AM PDT by: -
'Burke & Hare' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1972 black comedy will make its high-definition debut in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Video is prepping 'Burke & Hare' for Blu-ray on July 17. Two of the most notorious figures in the history of medicine, William Burke and William Hare were a pair of enterprising street thugs who provided anatomical specimens to the Edinburgh Medical College--often by robbing the graves of the recently dead, sometimes through even more nefarious methods. Derren Nesbitt and Glynn Edwards bring these two scoundrels to life in 'Burke & Hare,' a colorful, early '70s rendition of life in the taverns, brothels, and surgical theatres of 1820s Scotland. While other filmmakers have treated the Burke and Hare murders as a source of gothic horror, director Vernon Sewell ('The Blood Beast Terror') offers a playful spin on the Irish body snatchers, blending dark comedy with bawdy eroticism, seasoning it with the grotesque, then crowning it with a playful theme song by the pop band The Scaffold. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Grave Desires: Corpses on Film -- an interview with Dr. Patricia MacCormack, Interview with actress Francoise Pascal, and the original theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Burke & Hare' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mad Monster Party' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1967 stop-motion animated classic will arrive on Blu-ray in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Mad Monster Party' is planned for Blu-ray on September 4. From the team who created the stop-motion and animated holiday classics "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman," Mad Monster Party stars the voice talents of Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) and Phyllis Diller (Eight on the Lam). Baron Von Frankenstein (voice of Boris Karloff) has decided to retire as the head of the Worldwide Organization of Monsters. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. How to deliver the news? How else - through a Mad Monster Party! Von Frankenstein's guests include a who's who of Halloween favorites, including the Werewolf, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and more. But who among them is fit to be the new head of the monsters? The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Mad Monster Party: Making of a Cult Classic, Groovy Ghouls: The Music of Mad Monster Party, It's Sheer Animagic! Secrets of Stop-Motion Animation, two bonus sing-along tracks, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Monster Party' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Friends: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Live![teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the mega Blu-ray boxed set arriving in November! [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers says 'Friends: The Complete Series' is coming to high-definition on November 13. 'Friends' is an American sitcom about six friends struggling to survive on their own in Manhattan. In each episode, they find the companionship, comfort and support from each other to be the perfect solutions to the pressures of everyday life. The series stars 'The Ones That Were There For You' for ten seasons strong: Jennifer Aniston as “Rachel Green,” Courteney Cox as “Monica Geller,” Lisa Kudrow as “Phoebe Buffay,” Matt LeBlanc as “Joey ribbiani,” Matthew Perry as “Chandler Bing,” and David Schwimmer as “Dr. Ross Geller.” 'Friends' has also featured many notable guest stars including Tom Selleck, Aisha Tyler, Jon Favreau, Anna Faris, Hank Azaria, Bruce Willis, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate, Sean Penn, Jon Lovitz, Alec Baldwin, and many more. This ultimate collector’s set for the ultimate fan features over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in the US, plus 20 hours of special features including over three hours of newly-added special features. New content includes a retrospective documentary with new interviews looking back at the influential 10 years of the series, never-before-released cast appearances, unaired footage, a new gag reel and more! All 10 seasons have been completely remastered in stunning 1080p high definition video with a 16x9 widescreen format and 5.1 audio. The 'Friends: Complete Series' Blu-ray box set is presented in highly collectible new packaging consisting of a lenticular box cover, a hard-cover book that holds 21 Blu-ray discs, plus a 32-page episode guide. OVER 17 HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES FROM THE ORIGINAL FRIENDS DVD RELEASES: • Friends Around the World: Explores the Friends phenomenon around the globe • On Location in London: Cross the Atlantic for a whirlwind English visit with Friends • The One That Goes Behind the Scenes: The full hour-long Discovery Channel Documentary • Behind the Style: The Look of Friends: Costume Designer Debra McGuire, Hair Stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and Makeup Artist Robin Siegel offer an inside look at Friends fashion, hair and makeup over the years • The Flaming Lips Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots music video featuring Lisa Kudrow and directed by Kevin S. Bright • Friends Final Thoughts: The cast and producers reflect during their final days at work and after series production ends • Never-before-seen uncut version of Smelly Cat Matt LeBlanc Joey Joey music video • Commentaries From 31 Episodes • Friends of Friends video guestbook • Gag reels from multiple seasons • And More! OVER 3 HOURS OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES: • True Friends: Documentaries: Retrospective documentaries with new interviews looking at the influential 10 years of the show and how it changed the cultural landscape of the 90’s and first half of the new millennium • Friends From the Start: Learn how the show was created and the challenges of finding the perfect cast and capturing “lightening in a bottle” • When Friends Become Family: Enter the Writers Room and hear about the inspiration and development of some of the most iconic episodes and favorite moments from various seasons • Legacy of Friends: Learn why the show had to come to an end, its influence on pop culture, and the legacy that it left behind • The Original Producer’s Cut for 'The One Where Rachel Tells Ross': ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ is re-assembled back to its original form. An introduction by Kevin Bright will set up the episode and explain why it was ultimately edited before air. • The Original Script for ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ • Friends On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2005) • Friends Visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2004) • The Ones With More Friends: The original extended broadcast episodes • The One with the Never-Before-Seen Gags: Originally for the cast and crew, this never-before-seen gag reel has all the laughs that were too funny to include on the DVD • The Rembrandts - "I'll Be There For You": Official music video featuring the cast of Friends Suggested list price for the Blu-ray boxed set is $279.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Friends: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM PDT by: -
'The Lucky One' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Blu-ray will get lucky with another Nicholas Sparks' romance in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'The Lucky One' is coming to high-definition on August 28. Based on Sparks' bestseller The Lucky One, Zac Efron stars alongside Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner in this romantic drama directed by Academy Awardr-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks. U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive-a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Zac Efron Becomes a Marine, Watch The Sparks Fly - The Romantic World Of The Lucky One, and Zac and Taylor's Amazing Chemistry. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99 and a movie-only edition will also be available for $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lucky One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Strangers on a Train' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Alfred Hitchcock classic will be boarding Blu-ray in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Strangers on a Train' will have a Blu-ray release on October 9. The dark comedy stars Farley Granger and Robert Walker as two strangers who meet on a train and conspire to kill each other's unloved ones -- making for the perfect crime. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio commentary by Peter Bogdanovich, Joseph Stefano, Andrew Wilson, Joe Alves, Peter Benchley, Tere Caruba, Whitfield Cook, Katie Fiala, Richard Franklin, Alfred Hitchcock, Patricia Hitchcock O'Connell, Kasey Rogers, Richard Schickel and Mary Stone; Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic; Strangers on a Train: The Victim's P.O.V.; Strangers on a Train: An Appreciation by M. Night Shyamalan; The Hitchcocks on Hitch; Alfred Hitchcock's Historical Meeting; Preview Version; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Strangers on a Train' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony and Panasonic Partner for OLED Mass Production in 2013[teaser]The rumored partnership is now official and we'll start seeing TVs from the two companies next year. [/teaser] To say that Sony and Panasonic are lagging behind in the race for OLED domination is an understatement. They don't even have a car on the track. In order to catch up to Korean manufacturers who are focusing on the new tech, the two companies are teaming up. Panasonic and Sony will be developing new methods of printing and get mass production up and running by 2013. The hope is that they'll be able to come up with something that will let them beat out LG and Samsung on price, which would hugely help their position in the marketplace. Though the two will be working together, they'll still be competing against each other when their sets are released. You'll see the same tech, but different products, each with their own features. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ed Wood' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Tim Burton's biopic of the wackiest filmmaker ever to work in Hollywood is getting a Blu-ray release in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Ed Wood' for a Blu-ray release on September 18. Johnny Depp ('Pirates of the Caribbean,' 'Chocolat,' 'Edward Scissorhands') stars as the high-spirited movieman who refuses to let unfinished scenes, terrible reviews, and hostile studio executives derail his big-screen dreams. With an oddball collection of showbiz misfits, Ed takes the art of bad moviemaking to an all-time low! The all-star cast features Bill Murray ('Lost In Translation,' 'The Royal Tenenbaums'), Sarah Jessica Parker (TV's "Sex and the City"), Patricia Arquette ('Stigmata'), and an Academy Award-winning performance by Martin Landau (Best Supporting Actor, 1994) as Bela Lugosi. Hailed by critics everywhere, this laugh-packed comedy hit is sure to entertain everyone! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.00. You can find the latest specs for 'Ed Wood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Discontinued... And Reissued[teaser]We suspect Ichabod Crane was hired to silence the George W. Bush severed head controversy in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO seems to be preparing to re-release 'Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on July 10. In case you missed the news, a leftover prop head from George Bush was used as one of the severed heads in an episode on the show -- not as a political statement, but because that's what the prop department had lying around. But of course, some people started crying about it and as we all know when people start crying... reissues tend to happen. The head will apparently be removed from the reissued product since that is just easier than sending pacifiers out by mail. Specs and supplements are expected to match the discontinued version with a suggested list price of $79.98. You can find the latest specs for the neutered "The Sky is Falling' edition of 'Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 10.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the mega Blu-ray boxed set featuring 15 classics from the Master of Suspense coming in September! [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios is working on 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection' for a Blu-ray release on September 25. This set includes: Saboteur (1942) - Supplements will include Saboteur: A Closer Look behind-the-scenes featurette; Storyboards for the "Statue of Liberty" setpiece; Alfred Hitchcock's sketches; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - w/Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock's Favorite Film behind-the-scenes featurette; Production drawings by art director Robert Boyle; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. Rope (1948) - w/Rope Unleashed behind-the-scenes featurette; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. Rear Window (1954) - w/Commentary with Hitchcock's Rear Window: The Well-Made Film author John Fawell; 5 Behind-the-scenes featurettes; Hitchcock-Truffaut interview excerpts; Production photographs; Theatrical trailers; and Re-release trailer narrated by James Stewart. The Trouble with Harry (1955) - w/The Trouble with Harry Isn't Over behind-the-scenes featurette; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailers. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) - w/The Making of The Man Who Knew Too Much behind-the-scenes featurette; Production photographs; and Trailers. Vertigo (1958) - w/Two audio commentaries (Associate producer Herbert Coleman, restoration team Robert A. Harris and James C. Katz, and other Vertigo participants, and Filmmaker William Friedkin); Obsessed with Vertigo: New Life for Hitchcock's Masterpiece; Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators; The Vertigo Archives; Hitchcock-Truffaut interview excerpts; Foreign censorship Ending; 100 Years of Universal featurette: The Lew Wasserman Era; Theatrical trailer; and restoration theatrical trailer. North by Northwest (1959) - w/Commentary by screenwriter Ernest Lehman; 4 behind-the-scenes featurettes; Music-only audio track; Stills gallery; and Theatrical trailers and TV spot. Psycho (1960) - w/Commentary with Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho author Stephen Rebello; 3 Behind-the-scenes featurettes; Breakdowns of the "Shower Scene" setpiece; The Psycho Archives; Vintage newsreel: The Release of Psycho; Hitchcock-Truffaut interview excerpts; Posters and Psycho ads; Lobby cards; Behind-the-scenes photographs; Production photographs; Theatrical trailer; and re-release trailers. The Birds (1963) - w/All About The Birds; Vintage Universal International newsreels; The Birds Is Coming; Suspense Story: National Press Club Hears Hitchcock; Tippi Hedren's screen test; Hitchcock-Truffaut interview excerpts; Deleted scene; Original ending; Storyboards; Production photographs; 100 Years of Universal featurettes; Theatrical trailer; and Blu-ray exclusive The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie. Marnie (1964) - w/The Trouble with Marnie behind-the-scenes featurette; The Marnie Archives feature; and Theatrical trailer. Torn Curtain (1966) - w/Torn Curtain Rising behind-the-scenes featurette; Selected scenes scored by Bernard Herrmann; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. Topaz (1969) - w/Alternate endings; Topaz: An Appreciation with film historian and critic Leonard Maltin; Storyboards for "The Mendozas" setpiece; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. Frenzy (1972) - w/The Story of Frenzy behind-the-scenes featurette; Production photographs; Theatrical trailer. Family Plot (1976) - w/Plotting Family Plot behind-the-scenes featurette; Storyboards for the chase scene; Production photographs; and Theatrical trailer. The boxed set will also include a 50-page book featuring storyboards, costume sketches, correspondence, and rare photographs. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $299.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Sun Jun 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM PDT by:
