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Warner Puts a 28 Day Delay on Blockbuster and Other Video Stores[teaser]This puts Blockbuster on even footing with Redbox and Netflix in terms of release dates. [/teaser] One of the things that Blockbuster has been holding above the heads of rental companies like Redbox and Netflix is that there's no delay for Blockbuster titles. You can swing in to a store on the day of release and pick up a brand new Blu-ray. Well, it seems that's not something Blockbuster can boast about anymore. Warner has issued a 28 day delay on all titles to the video giant. Starting on November 1st, movies like 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and, much more importantly, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2' will suffer the four week delay. What does this mean for Blockbuster? It means they can't brag about that advantage anymore, at least when it comes to movies from Warner. It also means that the company will be under a bit more pressure than it already was. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Catch .44' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]You better watch your back when this crime thriller hits Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Catch .44' for Blu-ray on December 20. In the tradition of 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Traffic' and 'Go,' and from the producers of 'Machete' and '16 Blocks,' Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker ('The Last King of Scotland,' “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”), Bruce Willis (the 'Die Hard' films, 'Red,' 'The Expendables') and Malin Akerman ('Watchmen,' 'The Proposal,' 'Couples Retreat') lead an all-star cast in this suspense thriller where everyone has an agenda...and a Magnum to back it up! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and a filmmakers' commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Catch .44' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 20.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
'Real Steel' Blu-ray Preorder Live and $5 Coupon[teaser]Get your order in now for the robotic underdog story and save $5 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has just listed 'Real Steel' for Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy for pre-order and is offering a $5 off coupon for the upcoming release. Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter (Hugh Jackman) feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father. Specs, supplements, and a release date have yet to be revealed, but you can visit this page to clip the coupon located just beneath the pricing and put in a preorder with the discount. And don't forget with Amazon's price guarantee if the price should fall between the time the preorder is placed and the release date, orders will receive the lowest price as well as the coupon discount!Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:26 AM PDT by: -
Stream Media to Your Android Phone or to Other People's Devices with Skifta[teaser]Want to stream a movie from your computer to a friend's TV? Skifta lets you do it. [/teaser] Every once in a while we get a taste of what the future's going to be like and Skifta tastes sweet. It gives Android users a crazy amount of freedom with your audio and video files. Using Skifta, you can access your computer's media files from anywhere via a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. It'll work with PC, Mac and Linux so there's no worry about compatibility and all you need to do is run the Skifta software on your home computer. Pretty slick right? It gets better. Skifta allows you to go one step further and stream that content from your phone to a DLNA or UPnP device. That means if you're at your friend's house and you want to listen to music stored on your PC, your Android phone or tablet can do it. We're just going to go ahead and assume the video quality won't be great on anything you're streaming, but that's something that can come with time. For now, the convenience is a great start. Source: SkiftaPosted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mozart's Sister' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director René Féret's drama will perform a high-definition symphony in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box will be releasing 'Mozart's Sister' to high-definition on January 24. The film is a re-imagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart (Marie Féret), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) and a musical prodigy in her own right. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is only $38.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Mozart's Sister' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blockbuster Has Another New Rental Scheme[teaser]This time it's an in-store subscription plan for games, DVDs and Blu-rays. [/teaser] The folks at Blockbuster are doing whatever they can to fire up business, and part of that effort is to try out new rental programs until they find something that clicks. The latest iteration actually sounds like a pretty sweet deal if you're not averse to swinging by the store to get your discs. The rental plan is called Blockbuster Combo Pass and it allows you to rent one DVD, Blu-ray or videogame at a time with no due dates for $14.99 a month. You'll also get a special rate of $7.49 for the first month. Of course, things get a little confusing when you try and decide between Blockbuster Total Access and Blockbuster Combo Pass. It seems like Total Access - the disc by mail service that allows in-store exchanges - would be a better deal for those just getting movies, but Combo Pass is the way to go for gamers who have to pay extra to trade in for games with Total Access. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Archer: The Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the animated spy comedy series will infiltrate Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' for Blu-ray on December 27. The first season, which is currently a Best Buy exclusive, will also be available retailer-wide on the same date. The 2-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Archersaurus - Self Extinction, Ask Archer, Semper Fi, and L'espoin Mal Fait. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 27.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1972 animated short is coming to Blu-ray on Valentine's Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' to Blu-ray on February 14. A lesson for all, a lesson indeed. Listen to the Lorax, he speaks for the trees! In a place where the Brown Bar-ba-loots frisk about and the Humming-Fish splash around, you will find the Lorax. The Lorax speaks for the trees, which the Onceler is chopping down as fast as he pleases. Will the Onceler change his destructive ways and heed the wise warnings of the Lorax? With the help of a young boy and the very last Truffula Tree seed – the Onceler may still be able to right his wrongdoings. Share in this newly remastered Dr. Seuss tale that teaches us all to appreciate and respect the world we live in! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack with a suggested list price of $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14.Posted Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
CEA Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees[teaser]New members of the Hall of Fame include the father of videogames, the man who helped launch satellite television, and the founder and CEO of Runco. [/teaser] The list of inductees to the Consumer Electronics Association hall of fame is always an impressive one, but this year's list features some really big names. Among them is Ralph Baer, who we all have to thank for the creation of the first videogame console - the Magnavox Odyssey. Without him, we might have to go outside for our entertainment. It's nice to live in a world where that's not the case. The contributions of Sam Runco are, as you might imagine, all related to his company, Runco. They were the first to bring a line doubler with a multi-frequency projector to market in 1990 and have been instrumental in shaping the high-end home theater market. Stanley S. Hubbard may not be a household name, but his company Hubbard Broadcasting was among the first to launch a digital satellite system for home television usage. Also on the list are Dr. Fujio Masuoka who created flash memory and Dr. Robert Metcalf, co-inventor of Ethernet. Source: TWICEPosted Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'2 Headed Shark Attack' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two heads are better than one when the carnage begins on Blu-ray in January! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Asylum will be releasing '2 Headed Shark Attack' starring Carmen Electra to high-definition on January 31. Survivors escape to a deserted atoll after a Semester at Sea ship is sunk by a mutated two-headed shark. But when the atoll starts flooding, no one is safe from the double jaws of the monster. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is only $24.95. You can find the latest specs for '2 Headed Shark Attack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
