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Theaters Won't Screen Movies Released Simultaneously as Premium VODs[teaser]At least two theater chains will be boycotting any film being released as a premium VOD. [/teaser] "If a film has a four-to-six week window to a home, we're not going to give it screen time," says Amy Miles of Regal Entertainment. That's a sentiment echoed across the movie theater industry, which fears that a premium on-demand offering would dramatically hurt their business. Premium VOD like the ones on the way from DirecTV would make the movie available just 60 days after its theatrical release and at a price of around $30 each. It's a high price, but it's cheaper than a night out at the movies for a family. "We do not intend to screen movies released under such circumstances," says AMC Entertainment exec Gerry Lopez. "We understand the problem that studios are facing when DVD sales are nosediving, but we don’t see premium VOD as any kind of solution." Source: LA TimesPosted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
'Being Human: Season Three' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the BBC fantasy series is headed to Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC says 'Being Human: Season Three' will have a Blu-ray release on May 3. The TV series about a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost stars Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner, Jason Watkins, and Dylan Brown. The Blu-ray set presents all eight episodes on three BD-50 Blu-ray discs with 1080p video, Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements still haven't been detailed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Being Human: Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Vizio is Heading Up-Market[teaser]What was once a budget brand is aiming to take on the big boys. [/teaser] Vizio, once the king of the budget brands, is planning to take the business up a few notches again this year. While they still offered plenty of entry level sets, it was the higher-end selection that helped to increase sales in 2010. "We had an incredible year last year and an incredible fourth quarter," says chief sales officer Randy Waynick. "The mantra at CES was: If you are a Vizio dealer, your market share grew. If you weren’t, it wasn’t such a good year for you." "We launched our 65-inch Theater 3D passive system in December at $3,500, and our supply never even touched the level of demand," says Waynick. Waynick says that the company's value-oriented philosophy remains the same. "It’s about bringing the best value, the best technology and innovation to the market place at a value price." Source: TWICEPosted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Le Mans' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1971 Steve McQueen classic will be revving up Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Le Mans' will be speeding to Blu-ray on May 24. The movie was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score - Michel Legrand. Specs haven't been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Filming at Speed: The Making of the Movie Le Mans and a Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Le Mans' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24.Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
DirecTV Intros 3D Opera and More in April[teaser]DirecTV subscribers with a love for 3D will have a few new titles to look forward to next month. [/teaser] When you think 3D, you probably think about intense action-oriented movies full of special effects and intense explosions. It seems to be the standard. DirecTV is taking another approach. Starting in early April, you'll be able to swing on over to DirecTV Cinema (channel 104) and check out Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia. No, it's not some cool obscure Italian horror flick - it's an opera. The opera was filmed live on February 23 at the London Coliseum and performed by the English National Opera. If the fine arts aren't your thing, you can check out some of the Hollywood movies hitting in the next month, including 'Piranha 3D,' 'Jackass 3D,' 'Tangled' and 'Tron Legacy.' Source: TWICEPosted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2001 big screen adaptation of the smash hit anime franchise is coming to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is bringing 'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie' to Blu-ray on June 28. Mars. Days before Halloween 2071. Villains blow up a tanker truck on Highway One, releasing a deadly virus that kills hundreds. Fearing a bigger, even more devastating biochemical attack, an astronomical reward is offered for the arrest and capture of the person behind the destruction. On the spaceship "Bebop," Spike Spiegel and his crew of bounty hunters (Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Ed and Ein) are bored and short of cash. But with the news of the reward everything changes. Based on the wildly popular TV series, Cowboy Bebop, the big-screen smash 'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie' pits Spike and Co. against their deadliest adversary ever. Featuring stunning, state-of-the-art animation, this action-packed sci-fi adventure builds to a breath-taking, nail-biting climax, guaranteed to keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under June 28.Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Top Gun' Blu-ray Double Dip Announced[teaser]For the 25th anniversary of Tony Scott's classic film, Paramount presents (drum roll please)... a Digital Copy, along with pretty much the exact same Blu-ray... this May! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Top Gun' starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer will be reissued on Blu-ray on May 10. The release appears to be exactly the same as the current edition available on Blu-ray except for the addition of a Digital Copy and new suggested list pricing at $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Top Gun' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10.Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 at 05:00 AM PST by: -
'Biutiful' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser] The acclaimed two-time Academy Award nominated film is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says it will make Blu-ray 'Biutiful' on May 31. Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem masterfully takes on the role of Uxbal, a man in free fall, which the Los Angeles Times calls, "one of the year's best performances." Honored with multiple awards including Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival and a Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe® nomination, the drama based on a short story by director Alejandro González Iñárritu ('Babel,' 'Amores Perros') has been hailed as "riveting" (New York Post). Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include an Making-of documentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Biutiful' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 31.Posted Mon Mar 7, 2011 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
The Heat Is On in May! 'Beverly Hills Cop' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The classic 80s action comedy has finally been announced for high-definition release this spring! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Beverly Hills Cop' starring Eddie Murphy will be coming to Blu-ray on May 17. Specs haven't been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Commentary by Director Martin Brest, Beverly Hills Cop - The Phenomenon Begins, A Glimpse Inside the Casting Process, The Music of Beverly Hills Cop, Location Map, and Theatrical Trailer (in HD). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Beverly Hills Cop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 17.Posted Mon Mar 7, 2011 at 01:45 PM PST by: -
'The Green Hornet' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Seth Rogen will be suiting up as the masked vigilante and joining his sidekick Kato (Jay Chou) on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be bringing 'The Green Hornet' to high-definition on May 3. 'The Green Hornet - 3D' (Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) will also be available on the same date. The movie was converted to 3D in post-production, as opposed to being filmed natively in 3D. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Filmmakers' Commentary, Jay Chou Audition, Double Barrel, "Awesoom"-Gag Reel, Writing The Green Hornet, and The Black Beauty: Rebirth of Cool. Blu-ray exclusives will include: The Green Hornet Cutting Room,"Trust Me" -Director Michel Gondry, PS3 Theme, The Stunt Family Armstrong, Finding Kato, The Art of Destruction, and movieIQ. The 3D release will also add 3D storyboards. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95 and the 3D combo pack is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Green Hornet' and 'The Green Hornet - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 3.Posted Mon Mar 7, 2011 at 01:30 PM PST by:
