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'The Ides of March' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]George Clooney's political drama will be campaigning in high-definition in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'The Ides of March' is headed for Blu-ray on January 17. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion and won director George Clooney the Brian Award at the Venice Film Festival. Ryan Gosling stars as an idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate (Clooney) who gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Ides of March' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 17.Posted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Drive' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Best Director winner (Nicolas Winding Refn) and Palme d'Or nominee at the Cannes Film Festival will be speeding to Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Drive' is headed for Blu-ray on January 31. Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman who discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Drive' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Tue Nov 15, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Win ‘The Art of Flight’ on Blu-ray![teaser]The Bonus View is having another contest![/teaser] Thanks to our friends at Dolby Labs, The Bonus View has three Blu-ray copies of the snowboarding documentary 'The Art of Flight' to offer lucky readers. Whether you snowboard yourself or are just a spectator, 'The Art of Flight' features truly mind-blowing footage of the world’s best snowboarders performing amazing stunts on some of the toughest terrain on the planet. The Blu-ray presents it in stunning 1080p video and thunderous Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio. This is a hell of a demo disc for your home theater, and it can be yours easily. Head on over to the contest announcement on The Bonus View to find out how to enter!Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM PST by: -
'50/50' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed dramedy is coming to Blu-ray in January, and you can save an additional $5 by pre-ordering from Amazon! [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment will release '50/50' on Blu-ray on January 24. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen team up to beat the odds in a film that Rolling Stone calls achingly hilarious and heartfelt. Diagnosed with spinal cancer, 27 year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) navigates the road to recovery with the sometimes overbearing support of his crude best friend (Rogen), his smothering mother (Angelica Huston) and an inexperienced therapist (Anna Kendrick). Inspired by a true story of writer Will Reiser, 50/50 is an honest yet hysterically funny account of a young man's journey toward healing. Plus for a limited time, those who pre-order from Amazon can save an additional $5 by entering the code 5O5OFILM at checkout! Specs and supplements have yet to be detailed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49. You can find the latest specs for '50/50' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Logitech CEO Says There Will be No Revue 2[teaser]He says the idea is great, but it's just not something that Logitech is going to pursue. [/teaser] Let's just put it out there. The Logitech Revue was a complete flop. It was priced too high, the software didn't work right, and sales reflected the disappointing final product. After a significant price cut and an operating system update things may improve, but it's a bit too late for that. Logitech's new CEO Guerrino De Luca says there's not going to be a followup to the Revue. The marketing push behind the box, the development costs and the lack of sales cost the company quite a bit of cash. Interestingly, he says that the Google TV concept is right on the money and that it's going to find itself as a success eventually. That, or whatever comes after it. Still, he says that it's not the sort of thing that's in Logitech's future. In terms of peripherals and accessories though, Logitech will be right on board. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'West Side Story' Blu-ray Bonus Clips Released[teaser]Now you can check out a few bonus clips for the classic musical hitting Blu-ray this week! [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is releasing 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on November 15. The Blu-ray will be available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Five decades after its historic debut, a timeless classic returns to dazzle audiences young and old. Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, the iconic film 'West Side Story' won a record-breaking ten Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Original Score, the film took home more awards than any other movie-musical in the history of cinema. This monumental production not only featured the timeless lyrics from master American composer Stephen Sondheim, but a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein, and beautiful direction from Robert Wise. This “brilliant” (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer, 'The Longest Day') falls for Maria (Natalie Wood, 'Splendor in the Grass'), the sister of the Sharks leader, it’s more than these two warring gangs can handle. As mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. Featuring the famous songs “Maria,” “America,” “Tonight,” and “I Feel Pretty,” WEST SIDE STORY: 50th Anniversary Edition showcases thrilling performances by Best Supporting Actress® winner Rita Moreno ('The King and 'I), Best Supporting Actor® winner George Chakiris ('Two and Two Make Six') and Russ Tamblyn ('How the West Was Won'). Bonus Clips: Leonard Bernstein: Storyboards: Co-Directors: Original Theatrical Trailer: The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: ALL-NEW: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story – cast members, contemporary filmmakers, dancers and choreographers analyze and illuminate the film’s film’s famous dance sequences; ALL-NEW: A Place for Us: West Side Story’s Legacy – a look back at the iconic film and the impact it has had all over the world; Song Specific Commentary by Lyricist Stephen Sondheim; Music Machine – allows viewers to go straight to their favorite musical numbers; West Side Memories; Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Hoping to Revolutionize TV Before Apple Gets to it[teaser]They're working with the "four screens strategy" to make content work across all your Sony devices. [/teaser] Sony CEO Howard Stringer is all about trying new things in an attempt to get the company's lagging TV business back up to profitability. He says, in fact, that he's been working for five years on something that will revolutionize the TV as we know it. Just what this entails is a bit of a mystery, but he says that the plan is to unite game systems, smartphones, tablets, and TVs into one sort of universal platform for entertainment. Stringer, in an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal, said that he planned to compete with Apple directly on the project. "I spent the last five years building a platform so I can compete against Steve Jobs," he said. "It's finished, and it's launching now." Source= PC WorldPosted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Disney's romantic animated classic is getting the Diamond treatment in February! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' is coming to Blu-ray on February 7. Generations of fans have fallen in love with Disney's 15th animated masterpiece -- an irresistible song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish mutt from across the tracks. When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines Si and Am to baby-sit, the very protective Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable -- a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty, and Peg, they share thrilling adventures on an enchanting evening as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free. Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios’ most prestigious and treasured animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture and sound; feature groundbreaking, state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels of interactivity, personalization and customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp; Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard; Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film; PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs; “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats; “Bella Notte” Music Video; Trailers; and Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows. Blu-ray exclusives include: Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings; Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings; Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad; Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes; and Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze.” Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
HP Wireless TV Connect Streams 1080p 3D from PC to TV[teaser]1080p video, 7.1 channel audio, 3D capabilities and absolutely no wires. [/teaser] Wireless HDMI connections have come a long way in the last year or so. When they first hit the market they were big, bulky and iffy in terms of connection quality. HP's latest is small, sleek and incredibly capable. The Wireless TV Connect can stream 1080p content with 7.1 surround sound from your PC to your television. Even more impressive, it can sent 3D signals too. Setup is nice and easy - plug in the USB dongle to your source and plug the receiver into your TV. Done and done. HP says you'll get 25 to 30 feet of range out of the Wireless TV Connect and absolutely no lag between your source and the image on screen, making it usable for gaming. The Wireless TV Connect launches next month at a price of $179. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Swamp Water' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jean Renoir's 1941 drama is in the works for Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In a recent announcement, Twilight Time is preparing 'Swamp Water' starring Walter Brennan, Walter Huston and Anne Baxter for Blu-ray sometime in February. When a hunter happens upon a fugitive and his daughter living in a Georgia swamp, he falls in love with the girl and persuades the fugitive to return to town. There's still no word on specs, supplements, suggested list price, or an exact release date yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Swamp Water' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by:
