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Save $5 on 'Mars Needs Moms' and 'The Fox and the Hound 1 & 2' Blu-rays[teaser]Save $5 on two Disney family films on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Disney has another coupon offer to save $5 on both the 'Mars Needs Moms' and 'The Fox and the Hound 1 & 2' Blu-rays available August 9. Click this link to access to the page where you can print out your coupon valid at participating retail stores. Printable coupons are available for both the U.S. and Canada and the promotion expires on August 14.Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Pioneer Elite LCD TVs are Back![teaser]There's no plasma in sight, but Sharp and Pioneer hail their new LED backlit LCD as providing the best picture quality on the market today. [/teaser] "Over the past 25 years the Elite brand has developed a loyal and avid fan base of audiophiles and videophiles," says Sharp marketing manager Tom Evans. He's right of course - Pioneer Elite is a well respected brand, especially when it comes to TVs like the legendary Kuro. Fans of Pioneer Elite sets may be a bit disappointed that there's no plasma, but Sharp is confident that you'll be blown away by what their LCD set has to offer. It boasts full LED backlighting, local dimming, a yellow sub-pixel, video streaming and everything else you'd expect to find in one of Sharp's high-end sets. The new Elite is THX certified and can be adjusted via Elite Pure Mode to replicate the look of an older Pioneer Elite set. It also offers Elite Advantage LiveSM which lets you connect directly to a personal advisor who can help you with calibration, picture adjustment or just basic setups. The true test of the displays will be what they look like when you sit down in front of them though. You'll be able to get a look at the $5,999, 60 inch model when it hits high-end retailers next week. By the end of the month, those same shops will have the 70 inch, $8,499 model for your consideration. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Dead Alive' Blu-ray $10.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save nearly fifty percent by pre-ordering Peter Jackson's black comedy at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is selling the Blu-ray of 'Dead Alive' hitting stores on October 4 for just $10.99 (45% off suggested list price). A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. Click here to take advantage of this great deal!Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray is 'To Die For'[teaser]Nicole Kidman is to die for on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is working on 'To Die For' for Blu-ray on November 8. The crime comedy directed by Gus Van Sant co-stars Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix and landed Kidman a Golden Globe for her performance as an aspiring TV personality who plots to murder her husband and give her career a boost. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'To Die For' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
iTunes Replay May be the Streaming Service Apple Fans Have Been Waiting For[teaser]Sources say Replay will allow you to re-download music and videos that you already own and may include streaming content. [/teaser] The folks at AppAdvice.com have learned about a new service that Apple will be launching in the near future called iTunes Replay. According to the site, it's going to be launching in the next few weeks and will give users the ability to re-download older content that they've purchased. It's also reported that iTunes Replay will let users stream their owned content to Apple TV and iOS devices so you won't have to worry about downloading your music and movies to every device you own. There's no word yet on a subscription plan for iTunes music or video content, but that would seem to be the next logical step. If Apple could step in with a streaming service that's competitive with Netflix, there could be massive waves in the market. Source: App AdvicePosted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Collector' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]William Wyler's 1965 thriller based on John Fowless' best-selling novel is coming to high-definition in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'The Collector (1965)' for Blu-ray on November 8. The film about a deranged butterfly collector (played by Terence Stamp) who decides his next collection will feature live young women was nominated for three Oscars including Best Writing/Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress (Samantha Eggar) and Best Director. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Collector (1965)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Comcast CEO: "No Streaming Business Model That Works For Us"[teaser]Subscribers are down again for Comcast, but the company has no plans to try and expand into a different business model. [/teaser] Comcast hasn't been doing so hot. They're losing subscribers at a significant rate - nearly 250,000 in the last quarter - and their profits are getting lower. There are two big things that Comcast needs to think about at this point. The first is customer retention. The second is alternate income. One of the more obvious solutions, and one that seems simple enough to jump on, is launching a streaming service for non-subscribers. Something along the lines of Hulu or Netflix. CEO Brian Roberts says that the idea has crossed his desk, but there's not a business model that will allow the company to reap mountains of profits (the kind that can tip over and kill a man!). He also suggested that trying to bring in new customers with this service isn't something that Comcast is necessarily interested in. "I think it's better when you already have a relationship with the customer to add these services on," he says. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The League: The Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the fantasy football comedy series is coming to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'The League: The Complete Season Two' is coming to Blu-ray on October 4. The Blu-ray will present all 13 episodes on two discs with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Kluneberg Paint by Numbers; El Notario; Taco Tones Productions Presents: I'm Inside Me, Notarize!; Andre's Extended Fads; Ruxin's Wedding Video; Alt Nation; Taco Tones Productions Presents: Vinegar Strokes; Deleted Scenes; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The League: The Complete Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Torso' Blu-ray Delayed Again[teaser]The 1973 Euro horror flick that was supposed to come to Blu-ray this summer has been delayed another month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Blue Underground was planning to release 'Torso' on Blu-ray on July 26 (which was pushed to August 30), but now the new date is September 27. Directed by Sergio Martino ('Mountain of the Cannibal God') and starring Suzy Kendall ('The Bird with the Crystal Plumage') and Tina Aumont ('Salon Kitty'), this Euro Horror chiller was originally released in America with much of its controversial violence removed by censors. Now freshly transferred in thrilling High Definition from the original negative, TORSO is presented in both its Uncensored English Version and Full-Length Italian Director's Cut for the first time ever! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Mono soundtracks, and supplements include Murders in Perugia - Interview with Co-Writer/Director Sergio Martino, U.S. Opening Credits, U.S. and International Trailers, Radio and TV Spots, and Poster & Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Torso' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under September 27.Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Cannonball Run' and 'Three Amigos!' Blu-rays Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The classic comedies, the ones for those with more refined tastes, are coming to Blu-ray soon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO seems to be preparing to release 'The Cannonball Run' on Blu-ray in the near future. The film about an illegal cross-country car race features memorable performances by Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Adrienne Barbeau, Jackie Chan, Bert Convey, Terry Bradshaw, and Jamie Farr. John Landis' 'Three Amigos!' also looks to be in the works, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase as unemployed actors who are mistaken for real gunslingers and are brought in to save a Mexican Village from the evil El Guapo. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is set at only $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cannonball Run' and 'Three Amigos!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
