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Kelsey Grammer Shows Blu-ray Who's 'Boss' in July[teaser]See Grammer's Golden Globe-winning performance in high-def on July 24th.[/teaser] Mayor Tom Kane (Grammer) is King of Chicago and he rules his domain with an iron fist. Deception, scandal, and betrayal go hand in hand with Kane's form of politics. As long as he gets the job done, the people of Chicago look the other way. Despite being the most effective mayor in recent history, Kane is hiding a dark secret. A degenerative brain disorder is ripping everything away from him and he can't trust his memory, his closest allies or even himself. 'Boss' is the new hit on Starz. The season runs 450 minutes. Lionsgate has provided the season set with a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound mix. It will be presented in 1.78:1 and 1080p. The list price for 'Boss' is $39.97. Special features include audio commentaries with executive producer Farhad Safinia, director of photography Kasper Tuxen and executive producer Richard Levine and "The Mayor and His Maker" with Kelsey Grammer and Farhad Safinia featurette. For futures 'Boss' updates keep an eye on the Blu-ray Release Schedule, where 'Boss' is listed under July 24.Posted Wed May 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Falling Skies' Landing on Blu-ray in June[teaser]TNT's new alien invasion show blasts its way to Blu-ray this summer.[/teaser] On June 5 'Falling Skies' will find its way to Blu-ray. The show chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that leaves most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, survivors band together to begin the difficult task of fighting back against the aggressive aliens. Outside of Boston, history professor Tom Mason (Wyle) helps lead a small army named 2nd Massachusetts in the battle of their lives to preserve their families and what's left of humanity. There are a wealth of special features which have been announced including some Blu-ray exclusives. Special features include: Extended version of pilot episode; Deleted scenes; International promos; Day in the Life feature; Commentary on selected episodes; Season 2 sneak peek; 2011 Comic Con panel; The Making of Skitter; Harness Makeup Tips; and Director One on One. The Blu-ray exclusives that have been mentioned are 'Falling Skies' from Pencils to Print and a collectible trading card. The suggested list price has been set at $49.99. The Blu-ray will be released on 2 BD-50s along with an UltraViolet Digital Copy. It will have a 1080p picture framed with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. It will also include a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English track. You'll find all the details about 'Falling Skies' under June 5 on the Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed May 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
WatchESPN Now Streaming to Comcast Customers[teaser]You'll be able to check it out on your computer or your iPhone, but other streaming devices are not supported. [/teaser] If you're a Comcast subscriber and a sports fan, you'll be happy to know that WatchESPN is now available for Comcast customers. You can download the free app for your iPhone or navigate over to the Xfinity site and enjoy all the live ESPN programming you like. If you want to access any other way, like your Android phone, then you're out of luck for now. Comcast customers always seem to get the short end of the streaming stick. It takes Comcast just a little bit longer to let streaming access through, and even then they try to restrict viewing to their own Xfinity service instead of allowing direct access. Source:EngadgetPosted Wed May 9, 2012 at 09:12 AM PDT by: -
'American Reunion' Coming to Blu-ray in July[teaser]Laugh all over again with the American Pie gang July 10th.[/teaser] It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys embarked on a quest to lose their virginity. In the years that have passed, Jim (Jason Biggs,'Mad Love') and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan, 'How I Met Your Mother') got married while Stifler (Seann William Scott, Role Models) still refuses to grow up. Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas, Please Give) and Vicky (Tara Reid, 'Scrubs') said goodbye, while Oz (Chris Klein, American Dreamz) and Heather (Mena Suvari, 'American Horror Story') grew apart. Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas, 'How to Make It in America') still longs for Stifler’s mom (Jennifer Coolidge, 'Legally Blonde'), and Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy, 'Best in Show') is learning to date. 'American Reunion' has a suggested retail price of $34.98. This release will be a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack which will also include a UltraViolet Digital Copy. There will also be an unrated version of the movie included along with the theatrical release. Technical specs have yet to be released, but we do know about a wealth of extras that will be included on the set along with numerous Blu-ray exclusives. Exclusives include: 13 Extended Scenes; Alternate Takes; The "Out of Control" Track; The Best of Biggs: Hangin' with Jason B; Lake Bake; Dancing with Oz; American Gonad-iators: The Fight Scene; 'American Reunion' Yearbook. While other special features include: 7 Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; The 'Reunion' Reunion: Re-Laughing the Series; Jim's Dad; Ouch! My Balls!; and an Audio Commentary featuring co-directors and co-writers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. Keep an eye on the Blu-ray Release Schedule to keep up to date with all the technical specs about this movie, which is currently listed under July 10.Posted Wed May 9, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Wolf Cinema's Projectors Shipping Now – Prices Start at $75,000[teaser]You'll also get four sets of custom made 3D glasses with your purchase. [/teaser] If you're the kind of person who has $75,000 to drop on a projector, we envy you. Also, the folks at Wolf Cinema would like to have a word about their new REF-700 and REF-1000 projectors, which give you 3D movies at screen sizes up to 18 feet. "The REF Series are extraordinary," says Wolf Cinema president John Hunter. "Frankly we’re surprised at how much we’ve been able to improve upon the visual performance of the previous generation." The projectors start at $75,000 and include four sets of custom 3D glasses, a near-field 3D emitter and can be picked up with a range of options including lens packages, video processing, and extra glasses. You can opt for a 2D version if you like, but no word on whether or not that lowers the price. Source: Electronic HousePosted Wed May 9, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
No Native Disc Playback on Windows 8[teaser]Microsoft says that people rarely play discs on their PCs, and when they do they use 3rd party players. [/teaser] The folks at Microsoft dropped some pretty big news last week – there will be no native Blu-ray or DVD playback built into Windows 8. Of course, the amount of people affected by this may be smaller than you might think. "Online sources are growing much faster than DVD and broadcast TV consumption, which are in sharp decline," says Bernardo Caldas of the Windows Business Group. He's speaking strictly in relation to PCs, adding that sales of Blu-ray drives and playback of Blu-rays on Windows computers have declined greatly. Due to the lowered use of DVD and Blu-ray on PCs and the third-party cost for decoders, Microsoft has decided to drop the functionality completely. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue May 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Home Run Showdown' on Blu-ray in August[teaser]Hit a 'Home Run' with Image Entertainment on August 21st![/teaser] In 'Home Run Showdown' twelve-year-old Lorenzo is having a rough time. He’s new in town and he didn’t make the cut when he tried out for Youth League Baseball…so he’s decided to start his own team! With the help of his new friends, Lorenzo has to convince washed-up minor leaguer Joey Deluca (Matthew Lillard, 'Scooby-Doo') to be the new team’s coach. But if Joey takes the job, he’ll have to go head to head with his arrogant ex-major league brother, Rico (Dean Cain, 'Lois & Clark'), coach of the rival team. Can Joey shape this ragtag group of kids into champions? Will Rico’s dirty tricks finally get exposed? It will all get settled on the field at the 'Home Run Showdown'! The Blu-ray will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Special features will include a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette and a theatrical trailer. The suggested retail price has been set at $29.97. Remember to keep your eyes on our 'Blu-ray Release Schedule, ' where 'Home Run Showdown' can be found under August 21.Posted Tue May 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Creates World's Largest Plasma - 145 Inches[teaser]The massive size and 8K resolution earn Panasonic some serious bragging rights. [/teaser] The folks over at Panasonic have revealed their newest record-setting creation – a 145" plasma with an 8K resolution. This thing is ridiculous. Hideo Toyoda, managing director and CTO of AVC Networks Company at Panasonic says that the resolution is such that you'll think you're looking at reality. "It doesn't use 3D technology," he adds, "but the picture is so realistic, you feel truly immersed in the scene." Panasonic will almost certainly tell you that the reason they create these stunning TVs is because they want to show off their abilities and show up their competitors. We're under the suspicion that they're doing it just to spite us. "Here's a TV that you want bad, but we'll totally never release it." Jerks. Ah well, we'd have to make some big adjustments to our living arrangements to fit the set in there anyway. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Tue May 8, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Lee Ritenour's 'Overtime' Available in June[teaser]Jazz fans get 'Overtime' June 19 on Blu-ray![/teaser] Recorded over two days in a Burbank, California studio, almost three hours in length, 'Overtime' is a tour-de-force of jam-happy proportions as the guitarist is placed in a variety of environments that show off his extraordinary skill of adapting to each and every genre-specific moment. From the soulful funk of The Temptations' "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" to a stunning set of Brazilian samba to the jazz-rock fusion of his early days, Rit rocks, swings, and rolls in a progressive mélange of satisfying chops and intelligence. There’s an innate feel in these grooves that one cannot only respond to intellectually but viscerally…in the gut. The songs are culled from 1977's Captain Fingers, 1978's Captain's Journey, 1981's Rit, 1988's Festival, 1992's Wes Bound (a tribute to the legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery) and 2003's Twist Of Motown. Just check out the track listing on this disc: 1) Party Time 2) Blue In Green 3) Mizrab 4) Sugarloaf Express 5) Harlequin 6) Beyond The Storm 7) Dinorah Dinorah 8) P.A.L.S. 9) Captain Fingers 10) Morning Glory 11) Captain Caribe 12) Night Rhythms 13) A Little Bumpin’ 14) Water To Drink (Agua de Beber) 15) Possibilities 16) Papa Was A Rolling Stone 17) Is It You? 18) Thirteen 19) She Walks This Earth This Jazz classic will feature a DTS-HD Master Audio mix along with LPCM Stereo sound. The suggested retail price has been set at $19.98. Make sure to follow our Blu-ray Release Schedule as we update 'Overtime' as more information is released about it. It's listed under June 19.Posted Tue May 8, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Evan Almighty' on Blu-ray in August[teaser]Universal re-issues 'Evan Almighty' for a Blu-ray release on August 7.[/teaser] Universal is celebrating its 100th anniversary by re-issuing some catalog titles and someone picked 'Evan Almighty' as one of the deserving titles. For those of you who forgot, 'Evan Almighty' is the sequel to 'Bruce Almighty,' where Evan Baxter (Carell) is contacted by God (Freeman) to build an ark for an impending flood. Up until now, 'Evan Almighty' has only been available on HD DVD and import Blu-ray. So, any die-hard fans looking to get their hands on a domestic copy, this release is for you. The release will feature a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound track. It will also feature at least four Behind-the-Scenes featurettes as special features. The suggested retail price is $19.98. Keep watching our Blu-ray Release Schedule as we update the additional technical information as soon as it becomes available. 'Evan Almighty' is listed under August 7.Posted Mon May 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
