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'Hatfields & McCoys' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2012 TV miniseries starring Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, and Tom Berenger will have a quarrel with Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Hatfields & McCoys' on Blu-ray on July 31. 'Hatfields & McCoys' is the story of a clash of clans that evoked great passion, vengeance, courage, sacrifice, crimes and accusations, and includes a cast of characters that changed the families and the history of the region forever. The Hatfield-McCoy saga begins with 'Devil' Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy. Close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War, they return to their neighboring homes - Hatfield in West Virginia, McCoy just across the Tug River border in Kentucky - to increasing tensions, misunderstandings and resentments that soon explode into all-out warfare between the families. As hostilities grow, friends, neighbors and outside forces join the fight, bringing the two states to the brink of another Civil War. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $55.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hatfields & McCoys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Wed May 30, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Seven Days in Utopia' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Matt Russell's feel-good drama will arrive on Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Arc Entertainment will be bringing 'Seven Days in Utopia' to Blu-ray on June 5. 'Seven Days In Utopia' follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Seven Days in Utopia' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Tue May 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
4K and 8K TV Standards Are in the Works[teaser]Once the standard is set, you can expect work to begin on 4K broadcasts. [/teaser] Standards aren't exciting to talk about, but they're essential in getting new technologies off the ground. In this case those technologies are 4K and 8K resolution broadcasting. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is meeting to set a standard on the formats. Once the standard is set, the ball can start rolling on 4K and 8K broadcasts. "This is the dawn of a new age for television that will bring unprecedented levels of realism and viewer enjoyment," says ITU chairman David Wood. "It's a historic moment." Source: TechRadarPosted Tue May 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Scalene' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Zack Parker will triangulate his latest film on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass Pictures has revealed 'Scalene' will be available on Blu-ray on July 31. 'Scalene' is a perceptual thriller told from three points-of-view revolving around the rape of a female college student (Hanna Hall) by a mentally handicapped man (Adam Scarimbolo) and his mother's (Margo Martindale) subsequent revenge. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Perceiving Reality: The Making of Scalene, Featurette from Dances With Films (World Premiere/Q&A/Awards Ceremony), and Teaser & Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Scalene' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Tue May 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG's New Smart TV Upgrader Comes in June for $170[teaser]You get the full LG Smart TV experience, including Magic Remote and voice control functionality. [/teaser] Because not every great TV comes with internet apps and streaming functionality, LG has announced that an upgraded Smart TV Upgrader is on the way. The box will give you access to all the things a connected LG set gets, including streaming 2D and 3D content and compatibility with the Magic Remote and voice control. The new iteration of the Smart TV Upgrader comes in at $170 – pretty steep when compared to the $99 top-of-the line Roku 2 XS. Voice control seems to be the big separation between the two, and the ability to keep using the same remote of course. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue May 29, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Slash: The Cat in the Hat' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]A documentary featuring the legendary former Guns 'n Roses guitarist is in the works for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Pride says 'Slash: The Cat in the Hat' will rock Blu-ray on August 21. The most iconic rock guitarist since Keith Richards, Slash has achieved the status of 'most interesting hard rock act in the world today'. And 20 years after the demise proper of the group with whom he made his name, he continues to build on an already remarkable career trajectory, while his old sparring partner in Guns N' Roses produces pale imitations of past glories. This two disc set includes a DVD documentary tracing the life and times of Slash, and a disc of audio interviews with the Cat himself during which he speaks candidly and honestly on almost everything he feels strongly about. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $21.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Slash: The Cat in the Hat' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 21.Posted Tue May 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
NBC Will Provide 242 Hours of 3D and 3,500 Hours of Streaming Olympic Coverage[teaser]No matter what sport you're into you'll be able to catch all the action. The big ones will be viewable in 3D. [/teaser] NBC has expanded its Olympic coverage in a huge way. They haven't just added to the amount of events they're showing on TV – they're covering every event. Every single one. Anything you want to watch, you can watch streaming on NBCOlympics.com. They'll have around 3,500 hours of coverage, or nearly 150 days. Yeah, it's a lot. 3D fans will be able to enjoy themselves some Olympics too, thanks to a partnership with official TV sponsor Panasonic. The exact details haven't yet been revealed but the pairing plans to deliver 242 hours of 3D Olympic coverage, including gymnastics, diving, swimming, and the opening and closing ceremonies. NBC says that 3D coverage will be available "to all U.S. distributors who carry Olympic coverage on cable, satellite and telcom." So pretty much everyone. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue May 29, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Coen Brothers Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon![teaser]Get four Coen Brothers favorites on Blu-ray for just $5 a piece at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Coen Brothers Collection' for $19.99 (71% off the suggested list price). The set includes 'Blood Simple,' 'Miller's Crossing,' 'Raising Arizona,' and 'Fargo.' Click here to take advantage of these huge savings while you can!Posted Sun May 27, 2012 at 07:27 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions' Blu-ray $48.99 at Amazon![teaser]The precioussssss Blu-ray set is nearly sixty percent of this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' for $48.99 (59% off the suggested list price). Don't miss out on this great sale and you can order your copy here! This offer is valid now thru June 2.Posted Sun May 27, 2012 at 07:12 AM PDT by: -
'The Hunger Games' Blu-ray Pre-orders Now Live![teaser]Pre-orders are now available for the worldwide phenomenon arriving on Blu-ray in the middle of August! [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate says 'The Hunger Games' is coming to Blu-ray at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18. The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American theatrical box office where it has already grossed $392 million, ranking as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time, and it is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office with an early June opening slated in China. “The motion picture event of the year is poised to become the home entertainment event of the year and, with a midnight launch and midnight retail events scheduled at stores around the country, we expect to replicate the same level of consumer excitement generated by the film’s theatrical debut,” said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Executive Vice President & General Manager, Home Entertainment. “This is far and away the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history and, true to a theatrical marketing campaign that incorporated an unprecedented reliance on digital and traditional media alike, our home entertainment launch will involve a similarly innovative and integrated digital and packaged media rollout that we will unveil in the weeks ahead.” Directed by Academy Award® nominee Gary Ross ('Seabiscuit'), 'The Hunger Games,' starring Academy Award® nominee Jennifer Lawrence ('Winter’s Bone'), features an ensemble cast that includes Golden Globe® winner Donald Sutherland ('Citizen X'), Academy Award® nominee Stanley Tucci ('The Lovely Bones'), Academy Award® nominee Woody Harrelson ('The People vs. Larry Flynt'), Lenny Kravitz ('Precious') and Emmy® nominee Elizabeth Banks (TV’s “30 Rock”). The film also stars some of the industry’s brightest up and coming actors such as Josh Hutcherson ('The Kids Are All Right') and Liam Hemsworth ('The Expendables 2'). 'The Hunger Games' is the first in a trilogy of books published by Scholastic that has already become a literary phenomenon with over 36.5 million copies in circulation. Set in the future, one male and one female from each of the twelve districts of the nation is forced to participate in the annual competition called The Hunger Games, which is broadcast live throughout the country for the entertainment of the Capitol’s wealthy residents. Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers in her younger sister’s place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she’s pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Eight-part The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games; Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon; Letters from the Rose Garden featurette with actor Donald Sutherland; Controlling the Games on the control center; Conversation between Gary Ross and film critic Elvis Mitchell; Complete version of the film's Panem propaganda video; Marketing archive; and the Blu-ray exclusive Preparing for The Games: A Director's Process -- which looks at the progression of taking three key scenes from the book to the screen. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hunger Games' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 18.Posted Fri May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
