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'The Debt' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]John Madden's pulse-pounding espionage thriller is on its way to Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Debt' will have a Blu-ray release on December 6. The movie stars Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, and Ciaran Hinds as former secret agents whose past mission from 1965 hunting down a Nazi war criminal comes back to haunt them. The film co-stars Jessica Chastain, Marton Csokas, and Sam Worthington as their younger counterparts. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include A Look Inside The Debt; Every Secret Has A Price: Helen Mirren in The Debt; The Berlin Affair: The Triangle at the Center of The Debt; and Feature Commentary with Director John Madden and Producer Kris Thykier. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Debt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under December 6.Posted Thu Oct 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
40 Inch Bravias May Catch Fire - Sony Issues Recall[teaser]The KDL-40V3000, KDL-40VL130, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40WL135, KDL-40XBR4, and KDL-40XBR5 are the models affected. [/teaser] The backlighting system in some 40 inch Sony Bravia televisions is causing problems. This defect is causing some TVs to overheat, or even catch on fire. The company says that there are somewhere around 400,000 TVs affected by this issue. A recall has been issued in Japan, but in the US the onus is on you to check your set and contact Sony. If your set model does match one of the model numbers listed, Sony will send out a service crew to inspect the TV and repair it if necessary. "While we have no reports of any resulting damages to other property or bodily injuries," says the company in a statement issued Wednesday, "Sony offers all customers of the affected models a free in-home evaluation for the covered product." To get your set checked out, visit UpdateMyTV or call (888) 868-7389. Source: TWICEPosted Thu Oct 13, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Borgias: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The first season of the historical drama starring Jeremy Irons is planned for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be bringing 'The Borgias: The Complete First Season' to Blu-ray on December 27. 'The Borgias' is a complex, unvarnished portrait of one of history's most intriguing families...The series begins as Rodrigo becomes Pope Alexander VI, propelling him, his two Machiavellian sons Cesare and Juan, and his scandalously beautiful daughter, Lucrezia, to become the most powerful and influential family of the Italian Renaissance. Specs have yet to be detailed, but the Blu-ray release will be a 3-disc set featuring all nine episodes of the first season and supplements will include a behind-the-scenes featurette as well as sampler episodes from Showtime's 'Episodes,' 'Dexter,' and 'House of Lies.' You can find the latest specs for 'The Borgias: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 27.Posted Thu Oct 13, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
The Final Part of the Google TV Software Development Kit is Out Now[teaser]It's good news for developers and great news for Google TV owners - the final SDK release means an update should be hitting soon. [/teaser] It may not seem like anything that important, but Google has released the final part of their latest software development kit. This give Google TV developers all the tools that they need to create apps for the badly needed update. The differences are few and seem pretty minor. The Action Bar is now horizontal, but can be made vertical depending on how developers want to use it. Google has also added quick keys on the screen for easy access. These limited updates and the release of the final SDK for Google TV means that the update should be right around the corner. It's going to be a welcome relief for Google TV owners when that finally hits, and will almost certainly spur on sales of the now reasonably priced Logitech Revue. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Oct 13, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Chillerama' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The horror anthology and love letter to B-movies is bound for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is working on 'Chillerama' for Blu-ray on November 29. From the depraved minds of directors Adam Rifkin ('Detroit Rock City,' 'The Dark Backward'), Tim Sullivan ('2001 Maniacs,' VH-1’s “Scream Queens”), Adam Green ('Hatchet,' 'Frozen'), and Joe Lynch ('Wrong Turn 2,' 'Knights of Badassdom'), 'Chillerama' is a festival of gore, guts, goofiness and good times. Produced by ArieScope Pictures and in the spirit of classic “omnibus” films like 'Dead of Night,' 'Tales From the Crypt,' 'Creepshow' and 'Twilight Zone: The Movie,' with four vignettes that not only celebrate the golden age of B horror schlock but also nearly the entire history of horror cinema itself, 'Chillerama' offers something for every bad taste. With titles like “Wadzilla,” “I Was A Teenage Werebear,” The Diary of Anne Frankenstein,” and “Zom-B-Movie,” 'Chillerama' features appearances by Joel David Moore ('Avatar,' 'Hatchet'), Lin Shaye ('Insidious'), Ray Wise ('X-Men: First Class'), Kane Hodder ('Hatchet' and 'Hatchet II'), Eric Roberts ('The Dark Knight,' 'Sharktopus') and more cameos than one can (body)count. It's the closing night at the last drive-in theater in America and Cecil B. Kaufman (Richard Riehle, 'Bridesmaids,' 'Hatchet') has planned the ultimate marathon of lost film prints to unleash upon his faithful cinephile patrons. Four films so rare that they have never been exhibited publicly on American soil until this very night! What could possibly go wrong? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc will include: Directors' Video Commentary; Wadzilla Deleted Scenes and Trailer; The Making of The Diary of Anne Frankenstein featurette; I Was A Teenage Werebear Behind the Scenes, Deleted Scenes, and Trailer; Zom-B-Movie Deleted Scenes; Directors' Interviews; and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Chillerama' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 29.Posted Thu Oct 13, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Expendables: Extended Director's Cut' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The explosive, star-studded actioner is getting a Blu-ray double dip just in time for the holiday season! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be bringing 'The Expendables: Extended Director's Cut' to Blu-ray on December 13. Directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay by David Callaham and Stallone, with a story by David Callaham, 'The Expendables Extended Director's Cut' follows a team of hardened mercenaries - including Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, with Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke - who are sent on what becomes a suicide mission to overthrow a ruthless dictator. The film had an explosive impact on the box office in 2010, making it the #1 film in America two weeks running, and bringing in over $274 million worldwide. Headlined by a powerhouse cast of action heroes, the new cut of the film includes 11 additional minutes of footage! The Blu-ray Disc will also include a newly recorded introduction to the film by Sylvester Stallone, a featurette on Stallone and his directing career, "Inferno," a feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary that provides a unique perspective on the filmmaking process from Stallone's distinctive point of view plus Spike TV program, "Action: The Expendables" and a music video from Sully Erna of Godsmack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Expendables: Extended Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 05:10 PM PDT by: -
'Tower Heist' is Going to Premium On Demand - Theaters Threaten a Boycott[teaser] You'll be able to order it during the theatrical window for $60, which isn't making theater owners too happy. [/teaser] The cost of going to the movies is increasing while at the same time home theaters are getting better. It isn't all that uncommon to have a 60 inch set and a home theater system isn't unheard of either. If you've got a killer setup, why not use it? The new comedy 'Tower Heist,' starring Matthew Broderick, Eddie Murphy, and Ben Stiller is coming to Comcast's video on demand service three weeks after its theatrical release. It'll cost you $60 to rent, but if you bring over a few friends and get some regularly priced food to go with it the price starts to make a lot of economic sense. Theaters, as you might imagine, are pissed. Cinemark theaters say that they'll be boycotting the movie based on this decision, as have the Galaxy, Regency and Emagine theater chains. Time will tell who this boycott hurts worse - movie studios or movie theaters. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tanner Hall' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2009 all-girls boarding school drama is in the works for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Tanner Hall' for Blu-ray on December 27. The film stars Rooney Mara ('The Social Network') and Georgia King ('Victoria') and is written and directed by Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement will be a commentary track by writer/directors Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tanner Hall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Comcast Introduces "MyTV Choice" No-Contract Channel Packages Based on Interests Instead of Tiers[teaser]We're not to the point of picking individual channels yet, but this move from Comcast is a strong step in that direction. [/teaser] If you're a cable or satellite subscriber this is some very good news. It's even better news if you're a Comcast customer. The cable provider is now offering a new way to put together packages. Instead of a tiered system that forces you to pick a huge amount of channels that you're not interested in, Comcast is offering channel selections based on your interests. Don't want kids channels? You don't have to pay for them. Want a good chunk of movie channels in with your normal mix? Add them in. There are two base packages you can pick from. "Get Started" runs $25 while "Get Started Plus" will cost you $45. According to Comcast, the main difference between the two is sports channels. The cheaper version is absent of ESPN channels while the other has six. If you're just looking for the very basic channels that's one hell of a deal. Once you've selected a base package, you can pick from "Movies," "Kids," "News & Info" and "Entertainment & Lifestyle." Each additional bundle will cost you $10. You can check out the full details over at Comcast. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dangerous Liaisons' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Stephen Frears' triple Oscar-winning period romance/comedy is announced for a February Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Dangerous Liaisons' will have a Blu-ray release on February 7. This adaptation of the novel by Choderlos de Laclos stars John Malkovich as an aristocrat and Glenn Close as his former lover who entertain themselves by scheming to tarnish the reputation of Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). The film also won three Academy Awards including Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, and And Best Adapted Screenplay (Christopher Hampton). Specs, supplements, and suggested list price are still unknown for the moment. You can find the latest specs for 'Dangerous Liaisons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.Posted Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
