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'IMAX: Mummies - Secrets of the Pharaohs' Announced for Blu-ray 3D[teaser] Unwrap the ancient mysteries of Egypt in the third dimension next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'IMAX: Mummies - Secrets Of The Pharaohs - 3D' narrated by Christopher Lee will hit the high-definition format on March 29. The Blu-ray 3D (2D also included) will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements haven't been revealed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'IMAX: Mummies - Secrets of the Pharaohs - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29.Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
LG Releases Flicker Free 3D TV in Korea[teaser]The impressive LED backlit set lets you use passive glasses and promises a better 3D picture than most. [/teaser] Like all tech companies these days, LG is high on 3D. Like all of the other major television makers, LG wants to be your go-to choice for 3D sets. Unlike most other companies though, LG is using passive technology for their new set. The CINEMA 3D TV uses what LG is referring to as flicker free technology but would be more accurately called passive tech. It's the same kind of 3D you get in movie theaters, some projectors and Vizio's large 3D set. LG boasts that their adaptation of the 3D technology is the best yet, offering a wider viewing angle, brighter images and fewer visual interruptions than sets offered up by competitors. LG's CINEMA 3D TV, also known as the LW5700, has made its debut in Korea. A global rollout is planned for March. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Chawz' Blu-ray Announced[teaser] The 2009 South Korean black comedy also known as 'Chaw' is planned for Blu-ray at the end of April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia has revealed 'Chawz' is coming to Blu-ray on April 26. The film is directed by Jeong-won Shin ('Sisily 2km') and has been described as "'Jaws' with a wild boar." Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Chawz' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 26.Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
Redbox Subscription Streaming Plans are Official[teaser]Just who they're working with is still a mystery, but Walmart, Amazon, and CinemaNow are all rumored. [/teaser] Redbox is doing just fine financially, but that doesn't mean that the company is just going to sit there complacent and collapse under its own weight and failure to evolve. That's more of a Blockbuster thing. Instead, Redbox is going to be the next company stepping into the highly profitable business of subscription based streaming, making them the first real competitor to Netflix. Mitch Lowe confirmed this in a meeting with analysts this week, but stated that just who they'll be working with is up in the air. "What we're looking for is a partner that, yes, has customers, but also more importantly has a lot of quality entertainment rights," said Lowe. CinemaNow has often been touted as the logical choice, but the Seattle Times is reporting that Walmart's Vudu service and the upcoming Amazon streaming service are possible Redbox partners. Walmart might be the most logical, since Redbox kiosks are already in thousands of Walmart stores around the country. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Taxi' Blu-ray Announced[teaser] As everybody will be frantically rushing out to buy Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver' on Blu-ray in under two months, Fox is hoping some folks will inadvertently grab this 2004 decoy in the April chaos instead. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Taxi' is coming to Blu-ray on April 5. The crime comedy stars Queen Latifah as a mouthy New York cab driver who helps a bumbling cop (Jimmy Fallon) try to solve a string of bank robberies. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been revealed so far. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Taxi' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 5.Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
LG Announces The First 3D Phone With 3D Camera[teaser]The phone can take pictures and record video in HD. The glasses-free display gives you an easy way to view the results.[/teaser] It's rare that we write about phones here on High-Def Digest. From a home theater and HD standpoint, there really aren't too many phones worth talking about. The new LG Optimus 3D is an exception to be sure. LG's new 3D phone offers a 4.3 inch WVGA touchscreen that allows you to see 3D images without having to wear special glasses. In addition to 3D playback, it can take 3D pictures and record 3D video. You'll get 1080p out of the LG Optimus 3D's two dimensional recordings, but scaling up to 3D will drop you down to 720p. It also boasts an HDMI 1.4 connection for simple playback on your 3D television. Getting your video online is easy too - you can upload directly to YouTube 3D. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Fat Girl' and 'Smiles of a Summer Night' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Breillat and Bergman get the Criterion Blu-ray treatment this May. [/teaser] Criterion has revealed the 2001 drama 'Fat Girl' for Blu-ray on May 3. 'Fat Girl' ('À ma soeur!') is not only a portrayal of female adolescent sexuality and the complicated bond between siblings but also a shocking assertion by the always controversial Catherine Breillat that violent oppression exists at the core of male-female relations. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of Fat Girl; Two interviews with director Catherine Breillat, one conducted the night after the film’s world premiere at the 2001; Berlin Film Festival, the other a look back at the film’s production and alternate ending; French and U.S. theatrical trailers; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Ginette Vincendeau, a 2001 interview with Breillat, and a piece by Breillat on the title. On the same day, Criterion will also be bringing the 1955 Swedish comedy 'Smiles of a Summer Night' to Blu-ray. In turn-of-the-century Sweden, four men and four women of different classes attempt to navigate the laws of attraction. During a weekend in the country, the women collude to force the men’s hands in matters of the heart. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Video introduction to the film by director Ingmar Bergman; Video conversation between Bergman scholar Peter Cowie and writer Jörn Donner, executive producer of Fanny and Alexander; Original theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by theater and film critic John Simon and a 1961 review by film critic Pauline Kael. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Fat Girl' and 'Smiles of a Summer Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 3.Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Violent Kind' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Butcher Brothers' latest thriller is going high-definition in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'The Violent Kind' is coming to Blu-ray on May 10. Brace yourself for an unrelenting new horror classic that’s scary, rough, and willing to break all the rules! Your life will never be the same when you meet 'The Violent Kind,' a ruthless pack of unstoppable psychopaths terrorizing the wilds of Northern California. Now they have their eyes on young Cody, the member of a notorious biker gang whose ex-girlfriend, Michelle (scream queen Tiffany Shepis), turns up hysterical, drenched in blood… and carrying a dark, terrifying secret. Unrelenting and wildly unpredictable, this acclaimed shocker from the Butcher Brothers, directors of the horror hit The Hamiltons, shocked audiences at Sundance and takes you on a wild ride you’ll never forget. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a making of featurette, deleted scenes, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Violent Kind' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10.Posted Thu Feb 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Pale Flower' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]Masahiro Shinoda's 1964 crime romance is slated for Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection has announced 'Pale Flower' for a Blu-ray release on May 17. In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese New Wave, a yakuza, fresh out of prison, becomes entangled with a beautiful yet enigmatic gambling addict; what at first seems a redemptive relationship ends up leading him further down the criminal path. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: New video interview with director Masahiro Shinoda; Selected-scene audio commentary by film scholar Peter Grilli, coproducer of Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu; original theatrical trailer; and a new essay by film critic Chuck Stephens. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pale Flower' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17.Posted Thu Feb 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Roku Goes 3D With Wealth TV[teaser]Don't touch that priceless vase! It's another first for the pairing of Roku and Wealth TV. [/teaser] Roku and Wealth TV are all about innovation. First the pair brought live television to the Roku set-top box, and if that wasn't enough, now they're bringing 3D. Subscribing to Wealth TV will get you the 24/7 live feed as well as over 30 on-demand titles which includes 3D content like "The Enchanted Hill: Inside Hearst Castle" and "Wheel on Wheels: The Classic Benz." "3D set owners can now turn to Roku as a source for family friendly and highly entertaining 3D content, says Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood. "With Wealth TV's inaugural launch of 3D programming on Roku, we’re pleased to be a recognized source for consumers looking for a new dimension in television viewing." Source: Streaming MediaPosted Thu Feb 17, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by:
