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'Fort Apache' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]John Ford's classic western will round up Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Fort Apache' starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Shirley Temple will be released on Blu-ray on February 21. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fort Apache' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
VIA Releases an $89 Mini-ATX Motherboard and Processor Combo for HTPCs[teaser]It comes with a 1.4GHz dual core processor, on-board HDMI and room for 8GB of RAM. [/teaser] When one of your prime requirements for a PC is size, as it is with most home theater PCs, you need to make a few sacrifices. You're not going to get the same graphics and processing power as a desktop setup, but you can surely get enough to satisfy all your requirements for watching movies and listening to music. VIA's new VE-900 Mini-ITX motherboard/processor combo is designed to give you plenty of power and a nice low price. Along with the board you'll also get a 1.4GHz VIA Nano X2 dual-core processor. The motherboard features an HDMI connection for high definition video and 24-bit 192kHz audio. The motherboard also has a few connections you might not expect. It features PS/2 inputs, VGA out and a serial port. The one big downside - it's packing a fan. Still, at $89 it's none too shabby! Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Wings (1927)' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The first recipient of the Academy's Best Picture is getting the high-definition treatment next year! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is readying 'Wings (1927)' for Blu-ray on January 24. William A. Wellman's war classic stars Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers and Richard Arlen also picked up an Oscar for Best Effects/Engineering Effects). The film has been restored using advanced digital techniques and a damaged duplicate negative from the Paramount archives (the original print is lost) and the original paper score was procured from the Library of Congress and rerecorded by a full orchestra. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (with the newly-restored musical score by J.S. Zamecnik) as well as 2.0 Dolby Digital (with organ score by Garlord Carter) and all supplements will be new including: Wings: Grandeur in the Sky, Restoring the Power and Beauty of Wings, and Dogfight! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wings (1927)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $76.99 at Amazon[teaser]Pick up HBO's entire acclaimed western on Blu-ray for over sixty percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' for $76.99 (63% off suggested retail price). The release includes all three seasons of this amazing HBO series. The offer can be viewed here and don't miss your chance to own this awesome set for a terrific price!Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 07:42 AM PST by: -
T+A Introduces the E-Series Music Receiver[teaser]The new receiver from T+A focuses exclusively on getting the best quality possible from your music. [/teaser] The prime component behind that is a 32-bit dual-mono DAC for music that comes through a networked PC or CD. Other connections aren't left in the cold though. Five stereo inputs and two optical all get 24-bit 192kHz processing. Regardless of the source, you'll get a high-end preamp that includes a pair of subwoofer outs and one line-level output. The E-series music receiver includes the ability to stream content from your PC or from a DNLA compatible home music server. You can also access internet radio thanks to the vTuner internet radio service. T+A says you'll be able to connect wirelessly or via the more traditional wired method. T+A's E-series music receiver is available now in the U.K. for just over $4,000. There's no word yet on a U.S. release. Source:Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Midsomer Murders: Set 19' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Four murder mysteries starring John Nettles and Jason Hughes are coming to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media has just revealed 'Midsomer Murders: Set 19' for Blu-ray on February 28. Set 19 includes the following four episodes: The Made-to-Measure Murders, The Sword of Guillaume, Blood on the Saddle, and The Silent Land. The release will be a 2-disc set and will have 1080i video, an uncompressed 2.0 soundtrack, and the only supplement will be a photo gallery on Blood on the Saddle. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Midsomer Murders: Set 19' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The English Patient,' 'Frida,' & 'The Piano' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Three more Academy Award-winning Miramax titles are in the works for Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'The English Patient,' 'Frida,' and 'The Piano' for Blu-ray on January 31. 'The English Patient' was nominated for thirteen Oscars and won nine including Best Cinematography, Best Director (Anthony Minghella) and Best Picture. 'Frida' was nominated for six Academy Awards and won for Best Makeup and Best Music/Original Score. 'The Piano' was nominated for eight Oscars including Best Picture and won for Best Actress (Holly Hunter), Best Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin) and Best Writing/Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Jane Campion). Specs and supplements have yet to be detailed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The English Patient,' 'Frida,' and 'The Piano' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 31.Posted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Best Buy is Giving Out a Free Blu-ray Player with Purchase of Samsung Epic 4G Touch[teaser]Not a bad way to get an extra player without having to shell out for it. [/teaser] Best Buy is offering up a nice deal for folks that are picking up the new Samsung Epic 4G Touch. With the purchase of the phone and a two year contract, you'll get a free Samsung Blu-ray player. It's not a top-of-the line player and it retails for $89 normally, but it's not bad by any means - especially for free. The free BD-D5100 was released back in 2008 so it doesn't have features like Wi-Fi, but it does include Netflix and Pandora streaming for those willing to plug in. Best Buy hasn't said how long this deal's going to last, but we're guessing it won't be around next week. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Cold Mountain' & 'Shakespeare in Love' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Both Oscar-winners have been scheduled to take a Blu-ray bow in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Cold Mountain' and 'Shakespeare in Love' will hit Blu-ray on January 31. 'Cold Mountain' was nominated for seven Oscars with Renée Zellweger winning for Best Supporting Actress. 'Shakespeare in Love' was nominated for thirteen Academy Awards and won seven including Best Actress (Gwyneth Paltrow), Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench), Best Art/Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Music/Original Music/Comedy Score, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. Specs and supplements have yet to be detailed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cold Mountain' and 'Shakespeare in Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 31.Posted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
NuForce Releases the Dia Amplifier/DAC for Streaming Devices[teaser]At $299, NuForce's new DAC promises to give you improved sound at a reasonable price. [/teaser] Your Blu-ray player sounds amazing, and why shouldn't it? It's capable of high quality sound right out of the box and if you've got it running through a nice receiver or amp to some quality speakers then you're enjoying some of the best sound out there right now. Streaming devices like the Roku player and Apple TV are a different story. This doesn't please NuForce CEO Jason Lim. " We developed Dia out of my own personal frustration after I purchased an Apple TV and realized that there was no affordable and easy-to-use audiophile-grade digital amplifier solution," he says. "Dia is an answer for consumers that want phenomenal sound from the devices they already own without breaking the bank." Of course, you can use it for more than just your over-the-top devices. Anything that you want to get nice clear 2.1 audio from. You can pick up the Dia on Amazon for $299. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by:
