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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Dune' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]David Lynch's adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel is now under $10 at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Dune' for $9.99 (63% off suggested price). Be sure tocheck out this extensive dissection of this film by HDD's own Joshua Zyber, and pick up this sci-fi classic for a great price -- click here!Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM PDT by: -
'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The second season of the CW's vampire drama will sink its fangs into Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has just announced 'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on August 30. The series was developed by Kevin Williamson ('Scream' & 'Dawson's Creek') and is based on a series of popular novels by L.J. Smith. Specs and supplements have yet to be announced, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 30.Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
AMC Theaters Issues a Statement on Premium VOD[teaser]Rather than a threat, the release is simply an appeal to eliminate the idea for the sake of theaters. [/teaser] The folks at AMC Theaters aren't happy with premium VOD, but they're not resorting to pulling trailers or making threats - at least not yet. For now they're trying to appeal to an industry that's beginning to leave them behind. "We believe the theatrical experience has a bright future, and we are aggressively investing to prepare for it," says the company in an official statement. "We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-million dollar rollout of digital projection and 3D, IMAX and our own proprietary ETX format." AMC says that premium VODs, or p-VODS, would threaten that expansion and the very existence of movie theaters as a business. To that end, they've expressed their concerns to studios and are working to ink special deals for movies that go to premium on demand. "The future is bright," says the statement, "even as it promises to be different, and we look forward to the success that lies ahead for all parties." Source: AMC TheatersPosted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
Regal and Cinemark Theaters Pull Trailers to Protest VOD[teaser]Theater owners are doing everything they can to keep premium video on demand from happening. [/teaser] Premium video on demand is the latest idea from cable providers and studios. Allowing users to rent a movie before the normal DVD window for an appropriate fee could help to keep money flowing. Theater owners are less excited at the prospect. In response to the new VOD method, both Regal and Cinemark theaters will be pulling previews for any new releases that are planned to be released as premium VODs. "Based on the recent announcement regarding premium video-on-demand, we are amending our policies for support of films from studios participating in the new VOD model," says Regal Cinema CEO Amy Miles. "It is simply not in Regal’s best interest to utilize our resources to provide a marketing platform for the release of premium VOD movies." Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Illusionist (2010)' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The Academy Award-nominated animated feature magically appearing on Blu-ray next month has been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony has revealed 'The Illusionist (2010)' will be headed to the Blu-ray format on May 10. The film comes from Sylvain Chomet, the director of the Oscar-nominated 'The Triplets of Belleville.' The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "The Making of The Illusionist" Featurette; The Animation Process: A rare look at the line tests and progression sequences; Line Tests; Garden Party & Travel Before & After Animation Sequences; Steam, Splashes, Smoke and The Flying Scotsman Before & After Animation Sequences; and Tatischeff Before & After Animation Sequences. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $30.96. You can find the latest specs for 'The Illusionist (2010)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10.Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Drops Price on 3D Glasses - Includes More With TVs[teaser]Samsung hopes that cheaper entry into active 3D will get more people excited about the new tech. [/teaser] One of the biggest problems associated with active 3D televisions is the cost of the glasses. When sets first launched, glasses were priced at between $100 and $200, which meant that for a family of four, you could be looking at an $800 investment for 3D, depending on how many pairs your TV came with. Samsung is making things a lot easier starting in late April when they bring the price of extra glasses down to $50 a pair. It's not the same price point as passive glasses, but it's a massive step in the right direction. In addition to lowering the price, Samsung is going to be packing in two pairs of glasses with all of its 2011 3D capable televisions. It seems like a very smart move for the company. Source: TWICEPosted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Original Sin' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another catalog romance thriller will seduce Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment says 'Original Sin' will receive the high-definition treatment on June 7. This guilty pleasure starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie earned the sexiest woman alive a Worst Actress Razzie Award nomination in 2002. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Original Sin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
ASUS Launches 12X Speed External Blu-ray Writer[teaser]The company says that the new BW-12D1S-U is the fastest external drive available for Blu-ray discs. [/teaser] The latest external Blu-ray writer from ASUS is said to be the fastest on the market. It's capable of burning Blu-rays at speeds of up to 12X thanks to the use of USB 3.0 and Optical Tuning Strategy (OTS) technology. According to ASUS, you'll be able to burn 50 gigs of data in less than 15 minutes - not too shabby. This is, of course, as long as you're using USB 3.0. You can still use the drive with USB 2.0, but you won't get the same speeds. As is true of all ASUS drives, the BW-12D1S-U is stylish. It's black, it's shiny, it's got a fancy diamond shape and it even glows blue. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dahmer vs. Gacy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The clones of two of the most notorious serial killers will make Blu-ray their battleground next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Virgil Films and Entertainment says 'Dahmer vs. Gacy' will slice up high-definition on May 10. Apparently a sequel is already in the works for 2013, 'Dahmer vs. Gacy: In Space.' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dahmer vs. Gacy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 10.Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology' Blu-ray $26.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal this week offers four pre-Nolan Batman movies (1989-1997) on Blu-ray for under $27! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology' for $26.99 (58% off suggested list price). The box set includes: 'Batman,' 'Batman Returns,' 'Batman Forever,' and 'Batman and Robin.' Click here to bring home Keaton, Kilmer, and Clooney as Gotham City's protector in one great priced collection!Posted Sun Apr 10, 2011 at 02:20 PM PDT by:
