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3DTV Shipments are Up 352 Percent in First Quarter of 2011[teaser]Over 500,000 3D capable televisions were sent to retailers in early 2011. [/teaser] There's no question that 2011 is going to be a big year for 3D televisions. More sets are coming with 3D capability than ever and prices are getting lower, making the technology more accessible. 2011 is also the year the tech really gets pushed at stores, as evidenced by a whopping 586,276 3D televisions being shipped out to retail in the first quarter of the year. It probably won't come as a surprise that this is an increase, but Quixel Market Research says it's an increase of over 350 percent. In all, there were 1.23 million 3D televisions shipped to retail in 2010, but if this shipment trend continues, 2011 may beat that before the summer ends. Quixel says we can expect 6.2 million shipped by the end of the year, and nearly double that in 2012. Source: TwicePosted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney Will Launch a Streaming Site In the Next Year[teaser]CEO Iger says there will be gaming content, video, and more. [/teaser] At the D9 conference this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger made some announcements about the future of digital distribution from Disney. He says that in addition to the streaming through different distribution partners, Disney will be launching their own streaming site. The site, which Iger expects will launch in the next year, will contain not only video content, but gaming content as well. Disney will have a subscription service, a pay-per-view option, microtransactions and ad-support, but Iger didn't go into detail about just how all of that will work. As far as the current dominant streaming service goes, Iger says that Netflix is never going to be the only option for streaming. "I don’t think that’s possible in today’s world." Source: All Things DPosted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Father's Day Western DVD and Blu-ray Sale at Amazon![teaser]The Coen Brothers' 'True Grit (2010)' hits stores today and Amazon has rounded up some western themed deals perfect for dear old dad on his special day![/teaser] For a limited time only, Amazon's Western Sale is sporting some excellent gift ideas pop would surely enjoy. Some highlights in this sale include 'Once Upon a Time in the West' and 'Rio Lobo' for $10.49 each (58% off) and of course 'True Grit' for $17.99 (55% off)! But if your dad doesn't like westerns, no worries! Click here for action, science fiction, and a wide variety of other categories with some great bargains to be had!Posted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The animated fairy tale sequel will be skipping to grandmother's house on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this August! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says they are preparing 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on August 16. Directed by Mike Disa and produced by Kanbar Entertainment, the team that brought you the original 'Hoodwinked!' film, 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' is based on the beloved classic children’s fairy tale Red Riding Hood. The sequel features the voices of an all-star ensemble cast including Hayden Panettiere, Glenn Close, JoanCusack, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Patrick Warburton, David Alan Grier, Andy Dick, Brad Garrett, Martin Short, Heidi Klum, Wayne Newton, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. Here’s what the critics have to say about 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil': “Hilarious!” (Nell Minow The Chicago Sun-Times) “Innovative! A superb sequel and entertaining treat for the whole family.” (Judith Manigault, Family Media) “A procession of pop-culture send-ups delivered at light speed, interspersed with affirmative messages about exercise, proper diet and – so refreshing in this kind of movie – girl power.” (The New York Times). Fracturing fairy tales and pop culture with good-natured glee, 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' takes viewers on a rollicking rollercoaster ride combining edge-of-the-seat adventure with classic, zany cartoon antics. The releases will come in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack as well as a Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Voices of Hoodwinked Too! featurette; storyboard sequences; production artwork; music videos; and video game applications. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD is $34.99 and the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' and 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 16.Posted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Ups Device Limit Per Account to 50[teaser]With more devices streaming Netflix content, the company raised the limit to a nice safe 50. [/teaser] Over the last year, more and more devices have become capable of streaming content from Netflix. That's definitely a good thing for Netflix fans, but those with a even a normal amount of streaming devices were reaching the limit set by the company. The former device limit was six, meaning that if you have, for example, a PS3, Xbox 360, Roku player, Blu-ray player, PC, laptop and phone that were all capable of streaming from Netflix, you'd have to choose one to ditch. Families with multiple televisions or multiple smartphones reached the limit fast. The new limit from Netflix is 50, which ensures that you're unlikely to hit that limit any time soon.Posted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The 10th Victim' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The cult film The New Yorker hailed as "an inventive, witty sci-fi extravaganza!" is bound for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Blu-ray will discover 'The 10th Victim' from Blue Underground on August 30. It is the 21st Century, and society's lust for violence is satisfied by "The Big Hunt," an international game of legalized murder. But when the sport's two top assassins (Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress) are pitted against each other, they find that love is the most dangerous game of all. As the world watches, the hunt is on. Who will become 'The 10th Victim'? 'The 10th Victim' is the international cult classic whose wild action and sexy style has influenced a generation of movies, from 'The Running Man' to the 'Austin Powers' series. Now this outrageous satire has been newly remastered from the original negative and is presented here in groovy High Definition! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtracks, and supplements include Marcello: A Sweet Life (2006) (102 Mins.) and a theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The 10th Victim' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 30.Posted Tue Jun 7, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Microsoft Continues Plans for Xbox 360 to Take Over Living Rooms[teaser]Microsoft is betting big on its Kinect to be the Xbox 360 accessory that not only changes the way games are played, but what also makes the Xbox 360 an all-in-one living room media hub. [/teaser] Announced this morning were a gluttony of new game titles that will either be enhanced by the Kinect (meaning, you'll play them with the normal Xbox 360 controllers, with added movement and voice commands being available via Kinect), or be played as controller-free Kinect titles. First up, in the Enhanced-by-Kinect category, EA Sports said Kinect support was coming for this year's versions of 'Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, 'Madden NFL', 'FIFA', and one other still-to-be-named title. Other sequels getting Kinect support include 'Forza Motorsport 4', 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier' 'Mass Effect 3', 'Fable: The Journey', 'The Sims 3 Pets', and 'Family Game Night 4'. As one would expect for controller-free games, sequels to 'Dance Central and 'Kinect Sports' will also be out by the end of the year. 'Kinect Sports: Season Two' will include skiing, American football, darts, golf, baseball, and tennis. Controller-free games are being made for both kids and adults, with 'Disneyland Adventures' and 'Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster' promising younger gamers the chance to interact with their favorite characters. On the adult side, developer Cryteck is prepping 'Ryse', a historical Roman epic, for release. And, what looks like a lot of fun, LucasArts will be giving Fanboys a chance to fight like a real-life Jedi (though I hope no one ends up doing a front flip into his or her flatscreen). E3 attendees got their first look at 'Halo 4', due out in 2012, but for this holiday season, Microsoft is releasing a remastered-for-HD version of the original 'Halo', entitled 'Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'. Have a look here: Outside of gaming itself, Microsoft wants the Xbox 360 to be your living room's hub for all digital media. Once again, the Kinect is front and center, allowing Xbox LIVE subscribers to use Bing to "voice search" your Xbox, home network, and the Internet itself for all forms of digital content. This will include YouTube. "Bing on Xbox searches Netflix, Hulu Plus and ESPN, as well as music, video, and Xbox LIVE Marketplace to find exactly the entertainment you want to enjoy… You say it, Xbox finds it." For months, rumors have being flying that Microsoft would, as part of its Xbox LIVE service, announce its Diamond IPTV service for North America, which purportedly will allow access to a slew of cable channels. And while similar services are already available in the UK, France, and Australia, nothing official was announced today, other than another promise for Live TV on Xbox LIVE by the end of the year. Source: Microsoft What do you think? Do you like the Kinect? Do you care? Do you want to watch live TV via your Xbox 360? Hit up the forum to share your thoughts.Posted Mon Jun 6, 2011 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
'The Frighteners' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The spooky comedy will haunt Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is preparing Peter Jackson's 'The Frighteners' for Blu-ray on September 13. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Chi McBride, and Jeffrey Combs; was produced By Robert Zemeckis; and features music by the legendary Danny Elfman. The release will include both the theatrical cut and the director's cut (adding 23 minutes to the film) in 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Peter Jackson Intro, The Making of The Frighteners, Feature Commentary with Director Peter Jackson, Storyboards, My Scenes, and Pocket BLU. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Frighteners' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13.Posted Mon Jun 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Smart View Lets You Watch Your Smart TV on Your Galaxy S II[teaser]More devices are in the works, including the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab. [/teaser] Say what you will about blind brand loyalty - allegiance to one company over others can have some distinct advantages when it comes to compatibility and special features. Samsung's new Smart View, for example, is an application for the Galaxy S II which lets you watch whatever's on your TV on your phone. You don't even have to be watching a Smart TV feature - the app will pull whatever's on your screen, whether you're watching cable, a blu-ray or anything else you have attached to your television. Smart View works with 2011 D7000, D8000 and D9500 televisions and is currently only available for the Galaxy S II. Samsung says the Galaxy Player will be getting the app next month and the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will get it later this year. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jun 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Signs Deal with Miramax for Hulu Plus Content[teaser]Select films will also be available through the free ad-supported model. [/teaser] Some studios are hesitant when it comes to streaming content, but Miramax seems to have embraced the new format. Not only did they sign a significant deal with Netflix recently, they've also announced an arrangement that will bring their content to Hulu as well. Hundreds of movies have been added to Hulu Plus for subscribers to watch now - in HD where available. The list includes titles like 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Scream,' 'Swingers,' and 'Good Will Hunting.' Fifteen of those movies will be rotated into free viewing every month, though you'll have to watch them with ad breaks. "Making our films available via premium digital distribution channels is extremely important to Miramax," says Miramax CEO Mike Lang. "As one of the early promoters of Hulu and its CEO Jason Kilar, I couldn’t be more excited than to be in business with them today." Source: MiramaxPosted Mon Jun 6, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
