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'Born on the Fourth of July' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Oliver Stone's 1989 war drama will ignite Blu-ray's fireworks just in time for Independence Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Born on the Fourth of July' will have a Blu-ray release on July 3. The film starring Tom Cruise is adapted from Ron Kovic's memoir and was nominated for eight Oscars including Best Actor (Tom Cruise) and Best Picture and won for Best Film Editing and Best Director (Oliver Stone). The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with Oliver Stone, Backstory: Born on the Fourth of July, The '80s, and Academy Award Winners. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Born on the Fourth of July' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under July 3.Posted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Senna' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The winner of Best Documentary at the 2011 British Independent Film Awards will be racing to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arc Entertainment is readying 'Senna' for Blu-ray on July 10. Directed by Asif Kapadia, the acclaimed documentary covers the life and tragic death of Brazilian motor-racing champion Ayrton Senna -- who is considered by many to be the greatest race car driver of all time. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Senna' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 10.Posted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Kicks Off a Seven Week North American Product Tour[teaser]Want to check out the latest and greatest from Panasonic? Depending on where you're living, they may be coming to you. [/teaser] We can't all go to CES and there's seldom a big box store nearby that has everything we want to see along with people who know every little detail about it. If you're looking forward to some new Panasonic products though, you can get the next best thing. Panasonic has just started a seven week tour that will find its way to places like Boston, LA, Houston, Toronto and Chicago, bringing with it a wealth of new products for you to poke and prod. You'll see new 3D TVs, Blu-ray players, HD cameras and more, including electric razors apparently. Okay, it's not all exciting. For more details and to see when the tour is coming to you, check out the press release direct from Panasonic.Posted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Studio Ghibli's 'Castle in the Sky' Landing on Blu-ray[teaser]Disney releasing 'Castle in the Sky' on the same day as 'The Secret World of Arrietty'[/teaser] Disney continues to support its partnership with Studio Ghibli by partnering the Blu-ray release of 'The Secret World of Arrietty' with another Japanese animated classic, 'Castle in the Sky.' Both Ghibli releases will come out on Blu-ray May 22, 2012. 'Castle in the Sky' was produced in 1986 by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki. It was his third film and was inspired by the stories of "Gulliver's Travels." Anyone who knows Miyazaki's work will be ecstatic about the news of this release from Disney. The English dub uses voices from well-known actors like Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, and Cloris Leachman. Fans of Studio Ghibli titles will surely want to be picking this one up. You can find out the latest about 'Castle in the Sky's specs on our comprehensive Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's listed under May 22.Posted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Intros Five New Home Theater Systems[teaser]You'll find front-panel USB on all five, while the top three sport AirPlay, smartphone control and more. [/teaser] Five new HTiB systems are launching from Yamaha this May, all of which offer up 100 watt subwoofers, decoding of the usual HD audio formats and YPAO system calibration. All five give you ECO mode which reduces power consumption and all pack five speakers with 2-way drivers. The higher end systems – the YHT-597BL, 797BL and 897BL – all offer Apple AirPlay for simple communication between your iPhone or iPad and your receiver. They also have the ability to be controlled by Yamaha's Kindle Fire, iOS or Android app. Yamaha's new home theater system line launches in May with prices ranging from $449 to $849. Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Too Big to Fail' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Curtis Hanson ('Wonder Boys') directed this film adaptation of the bestselling book about the 2008 financial crisis. It hits Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO has revealed 'Too Big to Fail' will have a Blu-ray release on June 12. Centering on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (William Hurt, 'A History of Violence'), the film goes behind closed doors to examine the symbiotic relationship between Wall Street and Washington. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and will feature 1080p video, and supplements will include: The Making of Too Big To Fail, Opening the Vault on the Financial Crisis, and Timeline of a Crisis. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Too Big to Fail' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under June 12.Posted Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Playback' Gets Some Play on Blu-ray[teaser]Just what you've been wanting: More Christian Slater in high definition![/teaser] Magnet has announced that they will be releasing 'Playback' starring Christian Slater on May 8, 2012. The unnerving film follows a group of high school students who begin to dig into their towns infamous past and unwittingly unlock a dark secret that has been kept hidden for years. Now an evil spirit has awakened and will stop at nothing to get what it wants. You can find out the latest about 'Playback's specs on our comprehensive Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's listed under May 8.Posted Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'21 Jump Street' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Blu-ray release of the hit comedy will attend summer school at the end of June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing '21 Jump Street' on Blu-ray on June 26. Based on the classic TV series of the same name, the film stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as a couple of underachieving cops who go undercover at a high school in order to expose a drug ring. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for '21 Jump Street' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 26.Posted Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HBO Go Finally Available on 360 for Comcast Subscribers – Samsung and Roku Still Blocked[teaser]Comcast has finally lifted the block that prevented access. [/teaser] The folks over at Comcast have an issue with HBO Go. Since streaming content from HBO is already available through Xfinity, it seems that Comcast doesn't see a reason to let their customers access it anywhere else. The app has been blocked on a few different devices including Roku players, Samsung TVs and, more recently, the Xbox 360. Today the HBO Go app will finally be made available to Comcast subscribers that connect with an Xbox 360. If you're trying to connect through a Samsung TV or Roku player though, you'll still be blocked. It's not clear why one was cleared up but the others weren't. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jaws' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The landmark film that still makes people afraid to go into the water is getting the royal Blu-ray treatment in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Jaws' will have a Blu-ray release on August 14. One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, 'Jaws' stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar® for composer John Williams’ instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, JAWS smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary. Today, it remains one of the highest-grossing films in motion-picture history and is largely considered the film that launched the summer blockbuster. 'Jaws' is one of 13 classic Universal films to be digitally remastered and fully restored from 35mm original film elements as part of Universal’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration. The 'Jaws' restoration began with researching and evaluating the existing film elements to determine the best means to restore the film. Over the course of several months, skilled technicians at Universal Studios Digital Services meticulously balanced color, removed dirt and scratches, and repaired any damage to the film elements shot by shot and frame by frame. Following the picture restoration, Universal Studios Sound team up-mixed the iconic 'Jaws' soundtrack to DTS-HD Master 7.1, optimizing the sound on the Blu-rayTM for the latest home theater technology. The entire restoration process was conducted in conjunction with Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment’s post-production team to ensure the integrity of Spielberg’s original vision remained intact. “'Jaws' holds a unique place, not just in Universal Pictures’ history, but in global pop culture,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “It is only fitting that this phenomenal film should be given the extensive restoration needed to ensure that long-time fans as well as newcomers can enjoy this unforgettable cinematic achievement for generations to come.” The Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Two-hour The Making of Jaws documentary; Jaws: The Restoration; From the Set; Jaws Archives that features "storyboards, production photos, and marketing materials, as well as a special segment on the Jaws phenomenon"; deleted scenes; outtakes; original theatrical trailer; and the all-new The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws feature-length documentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jaws' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under August 14.Posted Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 09:55 AM PDT by:
