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Roku Updates the LT, HD and Roku 2[teaser]New partner channels are on the way – bugs and stability fixed for now. [/teaser] Roku has just launched an update for its players that takes them up to version 4.7, and while it's not a fun update with additional content and such, it's definitely welcome. If you're using the new Roku HD, you'll be happy to find out that stability of the device has been improved across the board. Every Roku player has had tweaks to improve device discovery when using iOS or Android apps. Content updates to Roku's lineup include added support for sites that utilize Microsoft Smooth Streaming and "improvements to support several new partner channels to launch in 2012." If you don't want to wait for your player to automatically update, you can go to Settings > Software Update > Check Now. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed May 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Best Laid Plans' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The action-packed urban reworking of the classic novel "Of Mice and Men" is en route to Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Best Laid Plans' for a Blu-ray release on June 26. David Blair directs this powerful British drama, loosely inspired by John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. Set in Nottingham, the film revolves around the relationship between the thuggish Danny (Stephen Graham) and Joseph (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a giant of a man with a mental age of seven. When Danny finds himself in debt to a local crime boss, he feels he is left with no choice but to manipulate Joseph into participating in a series of underground cage fights from which Danny can pay his debts. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Best Laid Plans' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 26.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix to Stream 'Avengers' and 'Hunger Games' in Early 2013[teaser]The service will get the movies just 90 days after Epix. [/teaser] One of the common complaints heard about Netflix streaming is that there just aren't enough new movies. Summer blockbusters and other new releases tend not to be present on Netflix until they're no longer worth crowing about. The company's newest acquisitions are a nice step up. Netflix will not only have 'The Hunger Games' streaming in early 2013, but the smash hit 'The Avengers.' Availability is thanks to a streaming deal with pay-channel Epix, which will start airing both movies 90 days earlier than the Netflix release. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed May 16, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Friends with Kids' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The heart-felt comedy making its Blu-ray debut in July has been fully detailed. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media Group is preparing 'Friends with Kids' for Blu-ray on July 17. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm star alongside Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott in a daring and hilarious ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends whose lives change once they have kids. The last two singles in the group (Westfeldt and Scott) observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way to make it work. When they decide to have a child together and date other people, their unconventional “experiment” leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, above all, true love. Written and directed by Jennifer Westfeldt and also starring Chris O'Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward Burns, 'Friends with Kids' delivers the laughs and the heart from beginning to end! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with Writer/Director/Actress Jennifer Westfeldt, Actor/Producer Jon Hamm and Director of Photography Will Rexer II; "Making of" featurette; Deleted Scenes; and a Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Friends with Kids' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sales of Soundbars Double in 2011[teaser]Bundled deals and a reanalysis of marketing targets have helped things along. [/teaser] We haven't heard too much in the way of new soundbars recently, but as it turns out, that doesn't mean the speaker style is waning. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Analysts at Futuresource say that soundbar sales doubled in 2011, thanks in part to heavy promotion and bundled deals with TVs. A change in the target audience of soundbars has helped as well. Originally, soundbar makers were going after high-end users without room for full speaker systems, but now they're aiming at the folks who wouldn't buy a 5.1 setup but still want better sound. Source: TWICEPosted Wed May 16, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' Blu-ray Now Available For Pre-order[teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the first two seasons of the office comedy series planned for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is working on 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' for a high-definition bow on June 5. From the minds of the hilarious and irreverent Internet sketch group Mail Order Comedy, 'Workaholics' is a single-camera comedy featuring three friends who work together from 9 to 5, live together from 5 to 9 and party together 24/7. Dress codes, deadlines, and waking up before noon are not things these guys are used to. They do their jobs and sometimes they even do them well, but they show up late, leave drunk, and always live for the day…even if they don’t know what day it is. Whether it’s Blake (Blake Anderson) dressed in a bear coat, Adam (Adam Devine) singing about Catherine Zeta Jones while high on mushrooms or The Ders (Anders Holm) celebrating his birthday with a drinking triathlon, the boys always seem to run into trouble wherever they go. The notorious co-workers and roommates, Adam, Blake and Ders, are back in their cubes and ready for more office hijinx in the third season premiere of the COMEDY CENTRAL hit series "Workaholics.” Ten all-new episodes kick off on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:30 p.m., following the summer premiere of “Tosh.0.” The 'Workaholics' Web site features a wealth of video content including a limited run web series, “Workaholics: The Other Cubicle,” featuring your favorite cubicle neighbors “Montez,” “Waymond” and “Jet Set”! The site also features show clips, exclusive video, cast interviews and behind-the-scenes action. The guys are active on Twitter (@UncleBlazer, @ADAMDEVINE, @ders808, @kylenewacheck), live tweeting each week on show nights. The "Workaholics" Facebook page is updated daily throughout the season and fans can follow the show’s tumblr at workaholics.tumblr.com, featuring exclusive photos, videos and updates. In addition, mobile will feature a WAP site loaded with video content and periodic SMS challenges. Episodes from the third season of 'Workaholics' will be available in SD and HD the day after air on iTunes, Zune Video Marketplace on Xbox, Amazon Instant Video and Sony Playstation Store. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Commentary on selected episodes with Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Kyle Newacheck, Kevin Etten, and Edward Barbanell; Deleted scenes and alternate takes; Cast interviews; Extended versions of the "Catherine Zeta-Jones Song" and "Ders Rap"; Live at Bonnaroo and Shart Stories features; "First Look" trailer; and Digital Originals. WorkaholicsGet More: Comedy Central,Funny Videos,Funny TV Shows Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wrath of the Titans' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Perseus will ride Pegasus once again on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'Wrath of the Titans' on Blu-ray on June 26. 'Wrath of the Titans - 3D' will also be available on the same date. Director Jonathan Liebesman's sequel to Louis Leterrier's 2010 'Clash of the Titans' remake stars Sam Worthington as the demigod who sets out to save his father Zeus (Liam Neeson) from a treacherous deal conspired by Hades (Ralph Fiennes). Each 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 deleted scenes and Two Maximum Movie Modes: The Path of Men and The Path of Gods. Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Wrath of the Titans' and 'Wrath of the Titans - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 26.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Marantz Shows Off Slimline AV Receivers[teaser]Both the 5.1 channel model and 7.1 channel model will be hitting shelves this spring. [/teaser] As cool as it is to see a massive receiver sitting on your shelf, it's not always the most practical way to go. The latest Slimline receivers from Marantz pack everything into a chassis just four inches high. Both the 5.1-channel NR1403 and the 7.1-channel NR1603 offer a front panel HDMI input, and the latter of the two ups the ante with a USB input that supports iPod Direct Connect. With the 1603, you'll be able to stream content via AirPlay, over your home network or even from Pandora. The NR1603 also gives you 1080p upconversion and audio features like MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ – all from Audyssey. Both receivers are due out this spring. The 5.1 channel NR1403 will run you $399 while the NR1603 has an MSRP of $649. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Tue May 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'On the Inside' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Nick Stahl gets committed on Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'On the Inside' for Blu-ray on July 24. In 'On the Inside,' Allen Meneric (Stahl) is committed to a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane after carrying out a brutal revenge murder. There, he is forced to deal with the very ill and the dangerous until, as part of a socialization program, he is transferred to minimum security where he meets a beautiful bipolar female inmate named Mia (Olivia Wilde). Ever haunted by his past, Allen seeks his redemption when sudden events demand that he protect Mia from the violence and chaos of the institution. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc doesn't appear to have any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'On the Inside' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV Jumps on the Original Programming Train[teaser] The satellite provider has just picked up 10 episodes of a new drama starring Thandie Newton that will be exclusive to DirecTV. [/teaser] With Netflix and Hulu both launching original content and announcing that more is on the way, it's no surprise that others want to get in on the action too. The latest is DirecTV, which just announced that its ordered 10 episodes of a new drama. The show, 'Rogue,' stars Thandie Newton, who you may recognize from 'M:I-2 and RockNRolla. It revolves around a cop that's trying to deal with the idea that she may have caused the death of her son. The show goes into production in August and will premiere in the summer of 2013. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue May 15, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
