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The Super Bowl Will Be Streamed Online for the First Time[teaser]If you're signed up with Verizon you'll be able to get it on your phone too. [/teaser] If you're going to be watching the Super Bowl, chances are you're going to be somewhere with a big TV, a killer sound system and plenty of beer, food and friends. But real life happens, and you might not be able to get out of work or other obligations. Or you may have cut your cable and lack an antenna for your set. NBC is taking care of you this year. For the first time ever, the Super Bowl will be streamed live online. You'll be able to check it out on the NBC or NFL website - whichever you prefer. It should be interesting to see what happens with those incredibly expensive Super Bowl commercials, whether they're aired too or if net specific commercials are shown instead. Verizon customers get it a little better than the rest of us with this Super Bowl. You'll be able to watch the action live on your Smartphone with the NFL Mobile app. No matter what you're doing on Super Bowl Sunday, you'll be able to tune into the game. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Finds 'The Way'[teaser]Director Emilio Estevez's emotional drama will be heading to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arc Entertainment has revealed 'The Way' is coming to Blu-ray on February 21. 'The Way' is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago,. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him. From the unexpected and, oftentimes, amusing experiences along 'The Way,' Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through his unresolved relationship with his son, he discovers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose." Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $32.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Way' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Vudu is Now Available on Xbox 360 and WD TV Live[teaser]The much loved HD streaming service is becoming a standard on connected devices. [/teaser] Vudu was hailed from early on by people that aren't willing to settle for lower video and audio quality as a tradeoff for digital delivery. The service took a while to grow to the point that it's at now, but Vudu is becoming ubiquitous on streaming devices. The latest to add the service are WD TV Live set-top boxes and the Xbox 360. On both systems you'll find 1080p video quality, 7.1 channel audio and HDX streaming. To get you to try out the service, Vudu is giving a $4.99 credit to every new customer so they can try out the service. Additionally, Vudu is running a large amount of Christmas specials, including a few 99 cent rentals, discounts on holiday themed movies, and the early availability of 'Moneyball' and 'Abduction.' Source: CnetPosted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'In Time' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Niccol ('Gattaca') is ticking down for a late January Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'In Time' is coming to Blu-ray on January 31. In the future, time has become the ultimate currency and genetic alteration has allowed people to stop aging at twenty-five-years-old. Upon reaching twenty-five, the countdown begins and in order to stay alive, everyone must work to buy themselves more time or die within a year. The rich can buy their way out of the situation, while the rest are left to negotiate for immortality. When a struggling young man, Will Salas (Justin Timberlake, 'The Social Network'), comes in contact with a "millionaire," he is gifted more time than he can imagine. Falsely accused of murder, Will is a fugitive on the run and becomes determined to bring down the entire system by any means possible. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Minutes behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted/extended scenes, and the Access to In Time: The Game app. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'In Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Anonymous' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Roland Emmerich's take on Shakespeare is bound for Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Anonymous' will have a Blu-ray release on February 7. Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, "Anonymous" speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Sigmund Freud, namely: who actually created the body of work credited to William Shakespeare? Experts have debated, books have been written, and scholars have devoted their lives to protecting or debunking theories... The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Roland Emmerich and writer John Orloff, More Than Special Effects, Speak The Speech, and Who Is The Real William Shakespeare? Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Anonymous' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2011 Christmas special of the sci-fi series will be traveling to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe on the high-definition format on February 14. It's Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home. He promises to repay her kindness – all she has to do is make a wish. Three years later, a devastated Madge escapes war-torn London with her two children for a dilapidated house in Dorset. She is crippled with grief at the news her husband has been lost over the channel, but determined to give Lily and Cyril the best Christmas ever. The Arwells are surprised to be greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world. Here, Madge will learn how to be braver than she ever thought possible. And that wishes can come true... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Doctor Who Confidential – An inside look at the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special; Doctor Who at the Proms – Concert performance of music from Doctor Who recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall during the BBC’s annual Proms concerts. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.89. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Blockbuster is Giving Away Free Batteries on Christmas Day[teaser]You can pick up two packs of batteries and grab additional packs for 99 cents each. [/teaser] Let's set the scene. It's Christmas morning back when you were a kid and you wake up to a glut of presents from Santa. You excitedly tear open the box to reveal a Game Boy or a toy train that really lights up, but your happiness is dashed the moment you realize that there aren't any spare batteries in the house. This year, Blockbuster has your back. If you swing into a Blockbuster location on Christmas Day - they open at noon, by the way - you can get two packs of AA or AAA batteries. Need more? Each pack after the first two runs just 99 cents. Blockbuster has more deals of course, and is offering discounts on HDMI cables just in case those got forgotten too. Source: BlockbusterPosted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Enters 'The War Room'[teaser]The acclaimed political film from D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus goes Criterion in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection has set 'The War Room' for Blu-ray on March 20. The 1992 presidential election was a triumph not only for Bill Clinton but also for the new breed of strategists who guided him to the White House. 'The War Room' is a vivid document of a political moment whose truths (“It’s the economy, stupid!”) still ring in our ears. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Return of the War Room, a 2008 documentary in which advisers James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, and Paul Begala and others reflect on the effect the Clinton war room had on the way campaigns are run; Making The War Room, a conversation between the filmmakers about the difficulties of shooting in the campaign's fast-paced environment; Panel discussion hosted by the William J. Clinton Foundation and featuring Carville, Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan, journalist Ron Brownstein, and surprise guest Bill Clinton; Interview with strategist Stanley Greenberg on the increasing importance of polling; and a booklet featuring an essay by writer Louis Menand. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The War Room' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Paranormal Activity 3' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The third chapter in the "found footage" horror franchise will arrive on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed 'Paranormal Activity 3' will have a Blu-ray bow on January 24. 'Paranormal Activity 3' takes you back to where it all began and the activity is more intense than ever. The cameras are on and recording the chilling moments when evil begins to terrorize young sisters Katie and Kristie for the first time. Brace yourself for the horror phenomenon that delivers “heart-exploding scares” so frightening that “the last 15 minutes will mess you up for life.” The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy Combo Pack will include both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement is Lost Tapes feature with footage not included in the theatrical and unrated cuts. Suggested list price is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Paranormal Activity 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
The New iTunes Edition of Avatar Brings Special Features to Digital Distribution[teaser]One of the big things missing from movies purchased online is coming to iTunes[/teaser] Buying movies online is convenient, quick and - sometimes anyway - cheaper. But you're giving up a few things when buying digital copies, not the least of which is special features. It may not matter for some flicks, but big budget fan favorites require them. The latest release of 'Avatar' brings some of those special features to iTunes. You'll be able to play around with 17 different scenes and see the motion capture and various stages of visual effects. You'll be able to split the screen up or watch picture-in-picture. The 'iTunes Extras Special edition' also includes James Cameron's scriptment - a mix between a script and a treatment - a massive image gallery and plenty more. You can pick up the standard definition version for $14.99 while the high definition 'Avatar' will run you $19.99. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by:
