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'Coriolanus' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed modernized take on one of Shakespeare's most gripping dramas is in the works for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is prepping 'Coriolanus' for Blu-ray on May 29. Two-time Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes’ ('Schindler's List,' 'The English Patient') makes his directorial debut with 'Coriolanus.' Fiennes, who also stars in the title role, was nominated for a 2012 BAFTA Award – Britain’s equivalent to an Oscar® – for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Based on the original play by William Shakespeare, the critically-acclaimed film features an award-winning cast that includes Gerard Butler ('300,' 'The Ugly Truth'), Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave ('Julia,' 'Howards End'), Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain ('The Help,' 'Tree of Life'), and Emmy® Award winner Brian Cox ('Bourne Identity,' HBO’s “Deadwood”). In her review for Entertainment Weekly, film critic Lisa Schwarzbaum described Fiennes’ interpretation of 'Coriolanus' as “an utterly arresting, creative modern-day adaptation.” David Edelstein, film critic for New York Magazine, wrote 'Coriolanus' is “sensational and gripping,” adding “Brian Cox is superb and Jessica Chastain is riveting!” Wrote The Hollywood Reporter’s Ray Bennett, “Ralph Fiennes delivers heavyweight screen acting at its best,” while Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers exclaimed, “Ralph Fiennes, as star and commander, pulls off a triumph!” The classic legend of honor and betrayal has been astonishingly re-imagined in this exhilarating action thriller that wields a profound relevance for today. Caius Martius ‘Coriolanus’ (star and director Ralph Fiennes) is a feared and revered Roman General, suddenly pitted against his own city and fellow citizens. Rebelling against the power-hungry designs of his manipulative mother (Vanessa Redgrave) and rejected by his own people, Coriolanus incites a riot that expels him from Rome. The banished hero joins forces with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to exact his revenge — and determine his destiny. The Blu-ray/DVD combo will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary with the film’s director and star, Ralph Fiennes, and a “The Making of Coriolanus” featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Coriolanus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 05:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Grey' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Joe Carnahan's wolfpack will be hunting Liam Neeson on Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has set 'The Grey' for a high-definition release on May 22. When a plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness, the survivors must battle extreme weather conditions, devastating injuries, and a pack of rogue wolves in order to stay alive in the riveting action adventure 'The Grey.' Starring Academy Award®-nominee Liam Neeson ('Schindler’s List,' 'Taken'), 'The Grey' pits man against nature in a non-stop, life-or-death battle that Jake Hamilton of FOX-TV calls “mesmerizing, electrifying and terrifying,” adding, “'The Grey' is a viciously unnerving epic adventure that will hunt you with excitement, bury you in panic and outright scare the hell out of you.” The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: audio commentary with co-writer/director Joe Carnahan and editors Roger Barton and Jason Hellmann; deleted scenes; D-Box functionality; and a Blu-ray exclusive picture-in-picture track featuring pre-visualization and storyboard comparisons of some the film's top scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Grey' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Man on a Ledge' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The stylish action-thriller will attempt to talk Blu-ray down in May. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment will release 'Man on a Ledge' on Blu-ray on May 29. Sam Worthington stars as Nick Cassidy, an ex-cop who breaks out of prison and finds himself on the ledge of the Roosevelt Hotel while his brother (Jamie Bell) races against time to steal a diamond worth millions from a businessman (Ed Harris) and prove Nick's innocence. Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements include The Ledge and a trailer with commentary by Elizabeth Banks. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49. You can find the latest specs for 'Man on a Ledge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Axiom Launches M100 Omnidirectional Speakers[teaser]You'll find 11 drivers controlled by two stereo DSPs in these speakers. [/teaser] Axiom's new M100 omindirectional, linear field radiating, floorstanding loudspeakers are designed to eliminate the problem of lack of specificity that's commonly associated with bipole/dipole designs. To that end, the rear speakers have been customized and designating left and right channels to better separate rear firing audio. The M100 packs a total of 11 drivers, including four 1" tweeters, four 5-1/4" mids and a trio of 6-1/2" woofers. It's just a half inch short of being four feet tall and comes in at 9-1/4" wide and 17" deep. Axiom M100 floorstanding speakers will be able to be purchased starting on June 15th, directly from Axiom. Pricing will be $3,760 a pair in Boston Cherry or Black Oak. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Gold Rush' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Charlie Chaplin classic is coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'The Gold Rush' for Blu-ray on June 12. The first feature-length comedy by Charlie Chaplin—which charts a hapless prospector’s search for fortune in the Klondike and his discovery of romance—forever cemented the iconic status of Chaplin and his Little Tramp character. The Blu-ray will include both the 1925 silent version as well as the 1942 sound version and will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed mono (1942) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (1925) soundtracks, and supplements include: New audio commentary for the 1925 version by Chaplin biographer and archivist Jeffrey Vance; Three behind-the-scenes programs: - Presenting The Gold Rush, Music by Charles Chaplin, and Visual Effects in The Gold Rush, featuring effects specialist Craig Barron and Chaplin cinematographer Roland Totheroh; Chaplin Today: The Gold Rush (2002), a short documentary featuring filmmaker Idrissa Ouedraogo; Four theatrical trailers; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Luc Sante and James Agee's review of the 1942 version. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Gold Rush' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $24.99 at Amazon![teaser]Amazon's Gold Box deal of the day is the limited edition version of the classic musical on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' for $24.99 (72% off suggested list price). Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time - Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, the spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, an autocratic widower whose strict household rules leave no room for music or entertainment. The 3-disc set (2 Blu-rays and a DVD) features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and loads of supplements including audio commentaries; Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — all-new immersive viewing experience with behind-the-scenes images, on-screen lyrics, trivia track and location quiz; Music Machine Sing-Along; Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music — all-new interactive "backlot tour" with in-depth featurettes on the songs, the stage show & movie, the film and sound restoration and the real-life von Trapp family; and more! This individually numbered Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes the 45th Anniversary soundtrack; 100-Page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook; Snapshots from Salzburg; Reproduction of the original 1965 Souvenir program; and an exclusive "My Favorite Things" Music Box with letter of authenticity. Click here to order this definitive edition of the 1965 classic and remember this offer is valid today only!Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 09:42 AM PDT by: -
New Receivers from Pioneer Hit Shelves This Month[teaser]Depending on the model, you'll find AirPlay, Internet Radio, video processing and even an automatic subwoofer phase control. [/teaser] Pioneer's newest receivers all sport March shelf dates, but that's about all that the rest of the line has in common with the baseline VSX-522. If you're looking for a receiver on the cheap that boasts a front USB input, high resolution audio playback and Pioneer amplification, the VSX-522 will get you there for $249. Stepping up gets you plenty more. The $379 VSX-822, $449 VSX-1022 and $599 VSX-1122 all boast DLNA certification, built-in Apple AirPlay, Internet Radio, and Control App for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The 822 offers 5.1 channels while the others jump to 7.1 and 7.2 respectively. The 1122 takes things up another notch by introducing Pioneer's Advanced Video Adjust as well as 1080p/24 video conversion and Stream Smoother to clean up your streaming video and low bit rate files. It gives you automatic phase control as well, ensuring more accurate sound by delaying the sound from the subwoofer appropriately. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shallow Grave' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller that launched the careers of Ewan McGregor and director Danny Boyle will be unearthed in high-definition this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection has revealed 'Shallow Grave' is coming to Blu-ray on June 12. In 'Shallow Grave,' three self-involved Edinburgh roommates take in a brooding boarder. When he dies of an overdose, leaving a suitcase full of money, the trio embark on a series of very bad decisions, with extraordinarily grim consequences for all. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Two audio commentaries: - Director Danny Boyle and Screenwriter John Hodge with producer Andrew Macdonald; New interviews with stars Christopher Eccleston, Kerry Fox, and Ewan McGregor; Digging Your Own Grave, a 1993 documentary by Kevin Macdonald on the making of the film; Andrew Macdonald and Kevin Macdonald's video diary from the 1992 Edinburgh Film Festival, where they shopped around the script for Shallow Grave; Shallow Grave trailer & Trainspotting teaser trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Kemp. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Shallow Grave' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
TCL Shows Off a 110 Inch 4K 3D LCD Touchscreen Display[teaser]The Chinese company says this will help China surpass other countries in TV manufacturing. [/teaser] When we hear about massive and exciting new TVs, somewhere in the subconscious of our minds, a wall is being measured and a room is being arranged to allow for a bigger set. When it comes to the latest from TCL, our subconscious goes off to find a new apartment that can fit such a gargantuan screen. TC L's new set is... well look, it's just everything. It's a 3D capable 4K display that allows multi-touch control, which is just about all you can expect from a screen. Though oddly, it doesn't have LED backlighting. "The successful launch of the world's largest 110-inch screen once again proved TCL's research and development capabilities," says TCL boss Li Dongsheng. "Not only will TCL benefit from the development of this breakthrough technology, all TV manufacturers in China and overseas, will be able to capitalize on this revolutionary product design." Gu Zhihua, the director of the flat-panel display center at Fudan University, presented at TCL's release and said that "China will replace Japan and South Korea as the world leader in TV display screens in terms of manufacturing and R&D in three to five years." Source: TWICEPosted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
An 'Accident' is Waiting to Happen on Blu-ray[teaser]The "new breed of action suspense thriller that plumbs and exposes the weaknesses of the human psyche" will explode on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will release 'Accident' on Blu-ray on June 12. Nominated for a Golden Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival and a festival favorite at the Toronto International Film Festival, 'Accident' is a masterfully crafted thriller that combines stylish visuals, edge-of-your seat suspense, and violence. A self-styled accident choreographer, Brain (Louis Koo, in one of the most compelling performances of his career) is a professional hit man who kills his victims by trapping them in well crafted accidents that look like unfortunate mishaps but are in fact perfectly staged acts of crime. He is perennially plagued with guilt, as the avalanche of memories of his lost wife does not make things any easier. After one mission inexplicably goes wrong, costing the life of one of his men, Brain becomes convinced that this accident has been choreographed: someone is out there plotting to terminate him and his team. He becomes increasingly paranoid, not knowing whether or not to trust his friends and accomplices. When he discovers that a mysterious insurance agent named Fong (Richie Jen, 'Exiled') is somehow related to the last staged accident, Brain becomes obsessed that this man must be the mastermind behind a conspiracy to take him out. To regain his sanity and to save his life, he must stay one step ahead of Fong before he makes his next move. Brain rents an apartment below Fong’s, bugs the rooms, then becomes obsessed with the insurance man’s comings and goings. Eventually reality and delusion blur, culminating in a wickedly twisted ending. The Blu-ray will feature 1080i video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Accident' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
