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Toshiba's 55 Inch Glasses-Free 3D TV Hits Europe in December[teaser]Yet another 3D technology will be entering the market, but this one may even get 3D naysayers excited. [/teaser] When Nintendo's 3DS 3D handheld gaming system hit the market it was at least partially a proof of concept. Glasses-free could be done well enough to sell, if on an admittedly small screen. We got the impression that, like with OLED, it would be a while before we got glasses-free 3D in a significant size if we ever got it at all. Well you know what they say about impressions - they make an ass out of you and... wait that's not right. Point is, Toshiba has a 55 inch glasses-free set coming out at the end of this year. Three months from now and a sizeable glasses-free set will be on the market. The ZL2 as they're calling it utilizes an LED backlit LCD screen with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160. It also uses the CEVO engine powered by a Cell processor as made famous in the PlayStation 3. Toshiba says that the nine different views provided by the ZL2 should satisfy any viewing environment. We'll see what happens when it comes out, but this set seems like a nice step forward. One big downside though - it runs around $6,500. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Sep 2, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Heart Specialist' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]There will be a romantic comedy doctor in Blu-ray's house this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'The Heart Specialist' for Blu-ray on October 4. Making its debut at the Boston Film Festival (“Audience Award” winner) and the Urban World Film Festival (“Best Film” winner), 'The Heart Specialist' tickles the funny bone as it resuscitates the love lives of a sassy cast of characters. Smooth-talking lothario Ray Howard (Brian J. White, “Men of a Certain Age”), a young Harvard Medical School graduate, arrives for his internship at a hospital in South Florida to pursue his ex-girlfriend Valerie (Grammy Award®-winner Mya, 'Chicago') who can’t forgive his womanizing ways. When his supervisor, Dr. Sidney Zachary (NAACP Image Award®-nominee Wood Harris, “The Wire”), discovers that Ray has put the moves on his own girlfriend, nurse Donna (BET Award®-winner Zoe Saldana, 'Avatar,' 'Star Trek'), the two conspire with the rest of the hospital staff, patients, and friends to teach Ray a lesson—not just about medicine, but also about true love. 'The Heart Specialist' features stellar supporting performances from Marla Gibbs (“The Jeffersons”), Leon Robinson ('Cool Runnings'), Method Man ('How High'), Thomas ‘Nephew Tommy’Miles (“The Mo’Nique Show”), Jasmine Guy (“Another World”), Scott Paulin (“Castle”), Kenneth Choi ('Captain America: The First Avenger'), Terrence J (“106 & Park”), and comic legend Ed Asner ('Up'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include additional scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Heart Specialist' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Sep 2, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
CEA is Starting on a 21:9 Standard for TVs[teaser]More 21:9 TVs are coming out, which means standards are soon to follow. [/teaser] Alright, so you've got yourself a fancy new 21:9 display and you're enjoying it like crazy for watching your Blu-rays on, but not every disc is set up to handle it properly and God help you if you want to watch TV in full screen. Here's a hint: don't stretch it. The folks at the CEA are working on a standard for these new sets which will help provide content makers with the tools to cater specifically to the new aspect ratio. You'll hopefully start getting some 21:9 TV or at least On Demand movies that conform to the 21:9 aspect ratio. "As video displays with the 21:9 aspect ratio are now appearing in the marketplace, adding this feature to the standard can more efficiently deliver such video to DTV receivers with native 21:9 displays," says the CEA. Source: TwicePosted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Editions' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The original Swedish films based on the Stieg Larsson trilogy are getting an extended edition double dip in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films will be bringing 'Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Editions' to Blu-ray on November 22. The theatrical editions have already been released on Blu-ray: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'The Girl Who Played with Fire,' and 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest.' The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Edition, at 9 hours, is the most complete film version of Stieg Larsson's international best-selling books available, including over 2 hours of additional, never-before-seen feature content. This unique and extended mix of the original Swedish footage includes additional character development and narrative that more faithfully tracks the books. Previously available only in Europe, this final version is a must-see for Dragon Tattoo and Lisbeth Salander fans in the US. Suggested list price for the 4-disc Blu-ray set is $79.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Editions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Will Launch a Personal 3D Visor for Japan in November[teaser]So, if you want to wear a crazy big thing on your head to watch 3D movies that no one else can see, you have that option. [/teaser] Personal media viewers are just plain odd. In theory they're really cool. They let you watch a movie simply by donning a pair of glasses. It gives you a full immersive experience and allows you to zone out when on a plane or riding in a car. In reality they're kind of hinky. The video doesn't look that great and they don't work at all if you wear glasses. Of course, that's not stopping Sony from going all out. The new HMZ-T1 is a personal media device that handles 3D as well as 2D content. Sony says it's like watching a 750-inch screen at a distance of 20 meters and that their Dual-Panel OLEDs provide a bright and crosstalk-free 3D picture. It's an interesting product, but it's hard to tell whether it's going to pan out any better than the rest of the media viewers on the market. It's going to run just under $800 when it launches in Japan this November. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Horrible Bosses' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The R-rated comedy is gearing up for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema will be bringing 'Horrible Bosses' on Blu-ray on October 11. The movie stars Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudekis as best buds who plot to kill each of their bosses (played by Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, and Colin Farrell). The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack present both the theatrical (98 minute cut) and an extended (106 minute cut) in 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes and Ultraviolet Digital Copy as well as the Blu-ray exclusive My Least Favorite Career, Surviving A Horrible Boss, Being Mean Is So Much Fun, and Making of the Horrible Bosses soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Horrible Bosses' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.Posted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Flick.me Online Rental Service Launches[teaser]The new site allows you to give discounts to friends for movies you've already watched. [/teaser] You'll find thousands of titles from Sony and Warner Bros on the new Flick.me video service, all for around the same price you can get them elsewhere. The company doesn't say anything about video quality, which usually means less than HD and the service isn't available on Blu-ray players, TVs or set-top boxes. So why go with Flick.me? Because it's designed to be an awesome service for recommending movies to friends. It ties in with Facebook and Twitter and allows you to send links out to movies you just watched. Oh, and if your friends click those links they'll get to rent the flick for just $1.49 instead of the usual $2.99. The movies you can share out this way are limited - not every film has this option available. And no being sneaky and trying to share this out with the entire internet. You're only able to recommend to 5 or 10 friends depending on the title. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Madea Christmas: The Play' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Tyler Perry's infamous character is back at it again on Blu-ray just in time for the holiday season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'A Madea Christmas: The Play' is coming to high-definition on November 22. When a wealthy family meets for Christmas at their posh Cape Cod estate, family arguments and secrets cause quite a stir. It will take the almighty Madea to save this Christmas and make it into a foot-stomping good time. Filled with great music and enough laughs to fill your holiday season with joy, A Madea Christmas is a must-see. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Madea Christmas: The Play' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Thu Sep 1, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Our Idiot Brother' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Looks like Paul Rudd's latest comedy will have a Blu-ray bow in early November. [/teaser] According to a post on joblo.com, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Our Idiot Brother' for Blu-ray on November 2. The R-rated hit about an idealist who barges into the lives of his three sisters co-stars Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Our Idiot Brother' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 2.Posted Wed Aug 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Help' Blu-ray Preorder Live Along With $5 Coupon[teaser]Get your order in now for the acclaimed drama and save $5 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has already listed Disney's 'The Help' starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy for pre-order and is offering a $5 off coupon for the upcoming release. The film that is currently rated 8.1 on IMDb.com is about how a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship. 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 Wed Aug 31, 2011 at 11:30 AM PDT by:
