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'The Guns of Navarone' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Available[teaser]The 1961 war classic appears to be in the works for Blu-ray! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Guns of Navarone' is planned for an upcoming Blu-ray release. The film starring David Niven, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Director and Best Picture and claimed Best Effects/Special Effects. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Guns of Navarone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Makes the Time 100[teaser]Hastings was named one of the most influential people in the world thanks to his big moves with Netflix. [/teaser] This year, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has made the Time 100 list thanks to his accomplishments with Netflix which have helped to redefine the way people think about streaming movies. He joins the list of influential people this year alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Julian Assange, Kim Jong Un, and Justin Bieber. Reed says that he came up with the idea for Netflix after misplacing a video tape he had rented. After paying an astronomical late fee, he knew there had to be a better way. The solution for pricing came from the gym membership model - pay a monthly fee and use the service as much or as little as you want. What started as a rent-by-mail service has transformed into the first streaming service to find mainstream success. It's going to transform again if Hastings has his way, starting with the company's first original series 'House of Cards.' Source: TimePosted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
BBC's 'Wonders of the Universe' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another fascinating exploration of our universe is planned for high-definition this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC has revealed 'Wonders of the Universe' will have a Blu-ray release on August 30. The documentary series is the follow-up to 'Wonders of the Solar System' already available on Blu-ray. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but the release appears to be a 2-disc set. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wonders of the Universe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 30.Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Four More Catalog Stallone Films Hitting Blu-ray in August[teaser]Warner will be fleshing out Stallone's library on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Assassins,' 'Cobra,' 'Demolition Man,' and 'The Specialist' for a Blu-ray release on August 16. Specs have yet to be revealed, but each release will include trailers with 'Cobra' adding a commentary and making-of featurette and 'Demolition Man' just adding a commentary track. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Assassins,' 'Cobra,' 'Demolition Man,' and 'The Specialist' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under August 16.Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Save $8 on 'Beauty and the Beast - 3D' and 'The Lion King - 3D' Blu-rays[teaser]Knock off $8 when pre-ordering either of the upcoming 3D releases of the Disney classics from Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is running a promotion to save $8 on 'Beauty and the Beast - 3D' and 'The Lion King - 3D' coming to Blu-ray this fall. The coupon is also applicable on 'The Lion King Trilogy' box set (pictured right) which includes the two sequels as well as the 3D version of the original movie in an eight-disc collection. Click this link to access to the page where you can access the coupons and apply them to your shopping cart during checkout. The offer is available only at Amazon and expires on April 30.Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Austin Powers Collection' on Blu-ray $17.99 at Amazon[teaser]Get Mike Myers' shagadelic trilogy for a groovy price in Amazon's deal this week, baby! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Austin Powers Collection' for $17.99 (50% off suggested list price). The box set includes: 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,' and 'Austin Powers in Goldmember.' Click here to own this colorful comedy collection and thwart Dr. Evil today!Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 at 01:10 PM PDT by: -
James Cameron, Michael Bay, and More Speak Out Against Premium VOD[teaser]Among the reasons, they cite the ever sliding price point of entertainment. [/teaser] A group of directors including folks like James Cameron, Michael Bay, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, Peter Jackson and more have written a letter calling to stop Premium VOD content from happening. They raise some very strong points, but there's no telling whether it will be enough to put the brakes on a project that television providers are greatly in favor of. Many of the arguments are what you'd expect, but the letter brings up a few things that might not have been immediately obvious, like the ever decreasing cost of DVDs, Blu-rays, and on demand options. "History has shown that price points cannot be maintained in the home video window," says the letter, "What sells for $30‐a‐viewing today could be blown out for $9.99 within a few years." You can read the full letter here. (pdf) Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Life (U.K. Version)' Blu-ray $27.99 at Amazon[teaser]Celebrate Earth Day with the David Attenborough narrated documentary series for over fifty percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Life (U.K. Version)' for just $27.99 (60% off suggested list price). From the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit, makers of "Planet Earth," this is the original UK broadcast version of "Life," with narration by renowned naturalist David Attenborough. Packed with excitement, revelation, and entertainment, this remarkable 10-part blockbuster captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to survive and thrive. If this must-own title isn't already part of your collection, click here to take advantage of this exceptional offer.Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 09:01 AM PDT by: -
Dish Ordered To Shut Down Patent Violating DVRs - Dish Upgrading Customers[teaser]A federal court has ruled that certain Dish DVRs violate patents held by TiVo. [/teaser] Bad news for Dish Network could actually be good news for Dish subscribers. In a ruling made earlier this week, a federal court has ruled that certain Dish DVRs violate patents held by TiVo. That means they'd have to disable every one of the DVRs cited in the case. "The disablement ruling covers only certain older generation MPEG2 DVRs," Dish said in an official statement. They say that many of the customers using the old DVRs have already been upgraded, and the new DVRs provided by the company do not violate this patent. "If we are unsuccessful in obtaining a stay, we will work as quickly as possible to upgrade the remaining customers to our current generation DVRs, as these are not at issue in the ruling," says Dish, which means upgrades may be in the future for those using the older tech. Dish is still going to try and take this up to the next level, but the folks at TiVo seem confident that they'll win out in the end. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Zen: Vendetta / Cabal / Ratking' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The series based on Michael Dibdin's acclaimed novels is planned for high-definition this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC America says 'Zen: Vendetta / Cabal / Ratking' for Blu-ray on August 2. Premiering on PBS's Masterpiece Mystery, the best-selling novels of Michael Dibdin come to life in these breathtaking new adaptations from PBS and the BBC. Aurelio Zen (Rufus Sewell, John Adams) is a formidable detective, but he's always put honesty before advancement. The arrival of clever and ambitious Tania (Caterina Murino, Casino Royale) to the team sees Zen's vigor reawakened. Driven by romance, re-energized and armed with a new confidence, Zen's investigations take him from crowded Rome to the spectacular Italian countryside, as he negotiates a complex string of murder cases, never afraid to question authority or use a few unorthodox methods to see justice done. Rufus Sewell brings passion, intrigue and humor to author Michael Dibdin's character in this series set against a visually rich backdrop of Rome at its most stunning. Specs and supplements still haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Zen: Vendetta / Cabal / Ratking' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
