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'The Grapes of Wrath' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1940 John Ford drama will make its high-definition debut in April. [/teaser] In their latest press release, Screen Archives has revealed 20th Century Fox's 'The Grapes of Wrath' is coming to Blu-ray on April 3. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won for best actress (Jane Darell) and Best Director (Ford). Following a prison term he served for manslaughter, Tom Joad returns to find his family homestead overwhelmed by weather and the greed of the banking industry. With little work potential on the horizon of the Oklahoma dust bowls, the entire family packs up and heads for the promised land - California. But the arduous trip and harsh living conditions they encounter offer little hope, and family unity proves as daunting a challenge as any other they face. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements include Commentary by Joseph McBride (Film Scholar) and Susan Shilllinglaw (John Steinbeck Scholar), Fox Movie Channel presents Fox Legacy with Tom Rothman, Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker, Fox Movietone News, and a theatrical trailer. 'The Grapes of Wrath' is available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Grapes of Wrath' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 3.Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Atlona Launches the LinkCastAV Wireless HDMI Extender[teaser]Using multiple extenders, you can connect up to five devices at a time. [/teaser] Wireless HDMI solutions have the potential to be incredibly cool, but they do lack a bit of functionality if you’re planning on connecting more than one display. If you want to switch your signal from the living room to the kitchen, and then off to the bedroom, you’re generally out of luck. Atlona’s new LinkCastAV extender has the potential to support up to five different displays. You’ll have to buy an additional wireless receiver for each one, but once you’ve set that up it’s as easy as a remote click to switch to your preferred TV or projector. Atlona assures that you’ll experience absolutely no lag when using the extender, making it optimal for playing games and enjoying 3D content without having to worry about losing frames. The LinkCastAV is available now at $299. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Entourage: The Complete Eighth and Final Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The last season of the acclaimed comedy series is getting the high-definition treatment in June and pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Entourage: The Complete Eighth and Final Season' for Blu-ray on June 12. The 2-disc Blu-ray edition will feature 1080p (1.78:1) video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include commentaries on selected episodes and Hollywood Sunset: Farewell Tribute to Entourage. Suggested list price for this set will be $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Entourage: The Complete Eighth and Final Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection' Blu-ray $60.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save nearly sixty percent on the director's nine-film set at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection' on Blu-ray for only $60.99 (59% off suggested retail price). The 10-disc collection contains nine films including: 'Spartacus,' 'Lolita,' 'Dr. Strangelove,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'A Clockwork Orange: 40th Anniversary Edition,' 'Barry Lyndon,' 'The Shining,' 'Full Metal Jacket,' and 'Eyes Wide Shut.' Click here to pull the trigger on this amazing today-only deal!Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 07:53 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Introduces an Entry Level AVR with 4K Pass-Through, Front Panel USB and More[teaser]The $299 model brings new features to the forefront. [/teaser] Over the last few years, entry-level receivers have been coming closer and closer to their big brothers – at least in terms of features. Yamaha’s newest, the RX-V373, introduces new technologies and offerings formerly available only in higher priced models. The RX-V373 introduces 4K pass-through, but not upscaling like higher end projectors are expected to offer. It makes sense of course – if you have a 4K capable display, you should really be able to swing more than $299 for a receiver. The 5.1 channel RX-V373 also offers subwoofer level adjustment to ensure that your .1 doesn’t get out of control. The sub isn’t the only thing that you’re able to adjust though. The Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Analyzer – YPAO to its friends – automatically adjusts your audio to better fit the room. The RX-V373 ships this month and is currently available for preorder on Amazon. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Let the Bullets Fly' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2010 Chinese smash-hit will be shooting up Blu-ray in two versions this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing to release 'Let the Bullets Fly' and 'Let the Bullets Fly: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on April 24. Legendary Asian superstar Chow Yun-Fan ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' 'Bulletproof Monk'), Ge You ('Farewell My Concubine,' 'If You Are the One 2') and Jiang Wen ('The Lost Bladesman') team up to star in China’s biggest domestic box office hit. Critically-lauded around the globe for its stunning mix of dark comedy and eye-popping violence, the action-comedy was nominated for nine Golden Horse (2011) awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor (Chow Yun-Fat). In China in the warring 1920s, notorious bandit chief Zhang (Jiang Wen) descends on a remote town posing as its new mayor, an identity that he hijacked. Hell-bent on making a fast buck, he soon meets his match, the tyrannical crazy local Huang (Chow Yun-Fat) as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but the Collector's Edition will contain the following bonus features: making of, deleted scenes, and interviews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack is $29.98 ($32.98 for the Collector's Edition). You can find the latest specs for 'Let the Bullets Fly' and 'Let the Bullets Fly: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 24.Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hoosiers: 25th Anniversary Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1986 basketball drama starring Gene Hackman is getting a double dip this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'Hoosiers: 25th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on June 5. Based on the true story of the Milan High School basketball team, 'Hoosiers' boasts an all-star cast that includes the likes of Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, and Academy Award® nominee Dennis Hopper. The film was recently hailed as the #1 sports movie of all time by The Los Angeles Times, as determined by nearly 1,400 of its readers who participated in a user poll. 'Hoosiers' has received abundant accolades, and can be found on the top film lists of over 100 movie critics. It has been highly ranked on movie lists created by AFI, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated, and was also chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant". Whether or not the release will receive a new transfer is unknown, but you can read our review of the first disc here. The Blu ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Hoosier History: The Truth Behind the Legend, Deleted Scenes, Original 1954 Indiana High School Championship Game, and Commentary by Director David Anspaugh. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is TBA. You can find the latest specs for 'Hoosiers: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HBO is Negotiating to Lift iCloud Ban[teaser]We could soon be seeing titles from Universal and Fox come to Apple’s cloud service. [/teaser] When Apple announced the iCloud tie-in for the new Apple TV, they also had to admit that things weren’t exactly perfect. At launch, Warner, Fox, and Universal content were all banned from iCloud streaming to Apple TV. The whole thing comes down to an exclusivity deal between HBO and those three studios, but the cable channel is in talks to allow the streaming to happen. It’s already gone through with Warner, so they’re just waiting on Universal and Fox. It’s expected that things are going to be worked out in the next few weeks, so you won’t have to wait for long to get that full functionality. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Shock Labyrinth - 3D' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Supplements have been revealed for Takashi Shimizu's 2009 Japanese horror film coming to Blu-ray 3D in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Well Go USA is working on 'The Shock Labyrinth - 3D' starring Yûya Yagira, Ai Maeda, and Misako Renbutsu for a Blu-ray release on May 8. The film follows a group of teenagers who get lost in a labyrinth after taking one of their friends to the hospital. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include interviews with the filmmakers, a behind the scenes featurette, and trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Shock Labyrinth - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 8.Posted Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Adds 3,000 Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and Science Shows to Prime Instant Video[teaser]That’s right Amazon Prime subscribers, you can finally get your Shark Week on. [/teaser] Over 3,000 documentaries and show episodes from the Discovery Channel, Learning Channel – now known as simply TLC because of the very small amount of educational programming it actually has – Animal Planet and Science have all been added to Amazon Prime Instant Video. That’s a massive amount of new programming and it brings the total number of titles available on the service to over 17,000. Titles new to the service include ‘Mythbusters,’ ‘Deadliest Catch,’ and, of course, everything wonderful that Shark Week brings every year. And of course, an Amazon Prime subscription get you more bonuses too, like free two-day shipping and the Kindle lending library. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 09:30 AM PDT by:
