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Christie Offers a Projector Upgrade from 2K to 4K[teaser] Upgrading an existing projector instead of having to buy a new one for the increased resolution is a pretty nice deal![/teaser] Christie's 2K projector is pretty slick, offering a better than 1080p resolution which gives you plenty of room for upgrades. That is, of course, unless 4K becomes the new standard, which it seems likely it will. Folks with the Christie CP2230 - typically movie theaters, but almost certainly some very high-end home theaters - aren't completely out of luck. Instead of having to buy a new projector and getting stuck with old tech, they're able to upgrade to 4K. Christie doesn't give a price for the new upgrade but it's almost certainly cheaper than buying new. They're also offering a credit to those who return the replaced 2K projector parts. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Smurfs' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The family fantasy/adventure will make Blu-ray extra blue in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be bringing 'The Smurfs' starring Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria (as Gargamel) to high-definition in a Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Copy Holiday Gift Set on December 2. 'The Smurfs - 3D' (2D and DVD included) will also be available on the same date. The critically panned film combines live-action with CGI animation by sending the little blue people to the Big Apple... which has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SMURFS. Sorry, that just slipped out. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Find the Smurfs" Game; The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Mini-movie; Smurf-O-Vision: Second Screen Experience; "The Smurfs Fantastic Adventure" Game; Director's Commentary; Producer, Writers and VFX Supervisor Commentary; Deleted & Extended Scenes; The Smurfs: Comic Book to the Big Screen featurette; Smurf Speak: Meet the Cast featurette; Going Gargamel featurette; Progression Reels; "Happy Music" Montage; and Blue-pers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and $40.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'The Smurfs' and 'The Smurfs - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 2.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
New Credit Card Law May Result in Redbox Price Change[teaser]Analyst Eric Wold says we may be looking at $1.25 in the near future. [/teaser] When Redbox first came out with $1 movie rentals they also painted themselves into a bit of a corner. Any increase in pricing could really change things up for the company and eliminate the good will they've earned for their cheap pricing, not to mention a really nice tagline for kiosks. A new law that's going into effect this October changes the way credit card companies charge stores for their services, which means they'll likely be passing the cost on to consumers. That means that instead of shelling out around five cents for each transaction, Redbox could end up paying 22 cents per. Eric Wold notes that the average rental earns Redbox $2.20 and a quarter increase likely wouldn't change things significantly for the company. After what happened with Netflix, a price change may be more of a risky proposition than Wold suspects. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:20 PM PDT by: -
'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The only Nirvana concert captured on film is getting a Blu-ray release only at Best Buy next week. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Geffen Records says 'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' will have a Blu-ray release on September 27 exclusively at Best Buy, with a retailer-wide release on December 27. Coinciding with Nirvana's Nevermind album's 20th anniversary, the 1991 concert features the following performances: 1 Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam 2 Aneurysm 3 Drain You 4 School 5 Floyd The Barber 6 Smells Like Teen Spirit 7 About A Girl 8 Polly 9 Breed 10 Sliver 11 Love Buzz 12 Lithium 13 Been A Son 14 Negative Creep 15 On A Plain 16 Blew 17 Rape Me 18 Territorial Pissings 19 Endless, Nameless. The Blu-ray will feature video restored from the original 16mm elements and remixed uncompressed 5.1 and 2.0 audio. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
'The Change-Up' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Ryan Reynolds/Jason Bateman switcheroo comedy will change-up Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Change-Up' will have a Blu-ray release on November 8. The movie about a married father who accidentally switches bodies with his best friend which leads to a series of wildly complex difficulties was generally panned by critics this summer. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director David Dobkin, Time for a Change: Featurette with cast and crew, Family Matter: Behind-the-scenes featurette with the special FX team, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, pocketBlu, and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Change-Up' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Vuzix Introduces New "Virtual Reality" Personal Media Glasses[teaser]They offer a 16:9 resolution, head tracking capabilities and 3D video.[/teaser] Sick of giant TV screens and nice crisp monitors that don't require any sort of accessories to enjoy? Well Vuzix has the perfect setup for you. The new Wrap 1200VR glasses provide a 16:9 screen right in front of your eyes. If you're the 3D kind of person, you'll be happy to know that that's entirely possible with the Wrap 1200VR. There's no apparent requirement when it comes to video cards and Vuzix says you can use them with the Xbox 360 and PS3 as well, so you should be good to go no matter what you hook up to. The 1200VR also handles head tracking, which is actually pretty boss. Since you've got them on your head anyway, head tracking makes a lot more sense than it does with traditional monitors. Not all games are compatible, of course. If you're thinking that this sounds like a pretty sweet setup, you may reconsider when you hop on Amazon and see the $600 price tag. Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
After All That Speculation Hulu May Not Sell[teaser]Wouldn't that be an anticlimax? [/teaser] A month or so ago Yahoo made an offer on Hulu out of the blue. Hulu turned it down, but after seeing how much money the company was worth, started accepting bids. It seemed certain that a buyer would be found quickly, but it looks like things are going to change. Or rather, stay the same. We've been really excited to see what happens with Hulu, especially since a purchase by Amazon, Apple or even Google could change the face of online streaming as we know it. Thanks to disagreements between Hulu's many owners though, it may all come to a halt. New bids will be coming in next week, but in order to make a sale happen Disney, News Corp, Providence Equity Partners and NBC Universal will all have to agree on it. It's either going to have to be one hell of a deal or a surprising joint effort to get Hulu sold. Source:Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]Mark Haggard and Bruce Kimmel's 1976 R-rated musical comedy is coming to Blu-ray sometime at the end of the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kritzerland has revealed they are working on 'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' for a Blu-ray release possibly in October or November. The film starring Stephen Nathan, Cindy Williams, and Bruce Kimmel will be mastered from the internegative (unfortunately the original camera negative is lost), however the quality is reportedly "terrific." Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Audio commentary with Cindy Williams, Stephen Nathan and Bruce Kimmel; Audio commentary with Nick Redman and Bruce Kimmel; Retrospective documentary with audio commentary featuring Nick Redman, Michael Rosendale, and Bruce Kimmel; Deleted scene; Two deleted musical numbers (one audio only); Two theatrical trailers and radio spot; Costume tests; and Stills gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crazy, Stupid, Love' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Ryan Gosling schools Steve Carell in the world of romance this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' is headed to Blu-ray on November 1. The well-received romantic comedy co-stars Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, and Emma Stone. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo and will include: Steve and Ryan Walk Into a Bar featurette, The Player Meets His Match featurette, and Deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99 and a movie-only edition will also available for $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Details[teaser]Aloha! Get the full scoop on the hit CBS cop drama now available on Blu-ray only at Best Buy. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has just released 'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy on September 20. In this reboot of the classic TV series, Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) returns home to Oahu in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-O). Steve's team is joined by Danny "Danno" Williams (Scott Caan), Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim, 'LOST') and Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park, 'Battlestar Galactica'). The 6-Disc Blu-ray set features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Legacy featurette, Picture Perfect: The Making of the Pilot featurette, Shorelines: The Story of Season 1 featurette, Aloha Action featurette, Grace Park's Hawaiian Tour, Gag Reel, CBS On-Air Launch Promos, Eye Lab Online Launch Promos, Re-Scoring the Theme Song, Inside the Box featurette, and Inside Comic-Con. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
