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'Tangled' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Disney's latest blockbuster (raking in 400 million worldwide!!) will be climbing down Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D's hair at the end of March! [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista is working on the animated fairy tale 'Tangled' and 'Tangled - 3D' for a high-definition release on March 29. Featuring unexpected heroes, magic, laughter and adventure, this animated feature is supported by an amazing cast of voice talents including Mandy Moore (A Walk To Remember, The Princess Diaries) as Rapunzel, Zachary Levi (TV’s Chuck, Less Than Perfect) as Flynn Rider, Brad Garrett (TV’s Everybody Loves Raymond, ’Til Death) as Hook Hand Thug, Donna Murphy (Spider-Man 2, The Fountain) as Mother Gothel, and Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The City of Lost Children) as the Stabbington Brothers. From directors Byron Howard (BOLT) and Nathan Greno and the award-winning songwriter of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, Alan Menken, TANGLED’s hair-raising adventure keeps viewers entertained throughout with its exciting storyline and memorable melodies. “Disney's spirited re-telling of Rapunzel in 3D animation turns out to be a dazzler.” Peter Travers, Rolling Stone “'Tangled' has all of the qualities we look for in an animated Disney feature... Bravo!” Leonard Maltin The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Two original storybook openings: two alternate versions of the film's opening sequence described by the co-directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard; and 50th Animated Feature Countdown – A video montage celebrating Tangled as the 50th film to join The Walt Disney Studios' prestigious lineup of classic animated features. Blu-ray exclusives include: Untangled: The Making of a Fairy Tale: Exactly how long is Rapunzel's hair? How many lanterns were used? Where did Pascal's name come from? Which Disney animated feature first utilized CG animation? These and more will be answered when Mandy Moore and Zach Levi take viewers on a kooky behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the filmmakers styled this film's Golden Tresses; Three deleted scenes with introductions by co-directors Byron Howard and Nathan Greno; Extended songs with introductions by the co-directors: "When Will My Life Begin" & "Mother Knows Best"; and Nine Tangled teasers: a collection of the most unique and quirky commercials made for the theatrical release of Tangled Some are spoofs based off of infomercials and/or breaking news, some are teasers and others are simply just funny filmstrips. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tangled' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29.Posted Wed Jan 26, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
LG Sets Sights on Large OLED Mass-Production by 2013[teaser]LG continues to talk a big game, but we're still waiting to see some displays. [/teaser] It's hard to keep track - are we still really excited about OLED technology or does the fact that we've been waiting for it for years take away from the anticipation? Either way, LG has made another big announcement relating to OLED displays. The company is going to be ramping up production of OLED sets and hopes to start making large sets by the end of 2013. That's almost three years away, but at least it's a believable prediction. Plans are still in place to introduce a 31 inch OLED set to the US and European markets later this year, and a prototype 55 inch OLED display is reportedly in the works for 2012. Source: OLED-Display (via Engadget)Posted Wed Jan 26, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Alien 2 on Earth' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The low-budget 1980 Italian rip-off of 'Alien' planned for a limited edition Blu-ray release has been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Midnight Legacy has announced they are getting into the high-definition game and their first Blu-ray release will be 'Alien 2 on Earth' on March 22. For over 12 years, our worldwide customers have repeatedly asked when we would how enter the realm of retail home video releases. We have entered... After waiting patiently for a true leader to appear and properly represent these niche films, we realized that the wait would be endless. We have become tired of the disappointment - titles being cut, improperly framed, suffering from excessive digital manipulations, incompetently encoded, or mastered from unacceptable sources. And then there are all the titles that have been overlooked. Everyone hoped somebody would emerge to break the cycle. We believe we are that pioneer. We have assembled a team with the experience and knowledge to finally, and faithfully, represent this genre. Our venture is driven by a series of simple values that will not only distinguish us from "competitors," but will also provide the measure for all our releases. Our collection is based on a similar series of fundamental principles that must be absolute in order to maintain high standards that consumers demand in properly preserving these films on Blu-Ray and DVD. -- Every release will be fully uncut; no excuses, no rationalizations. Be it cut by ten seconds, or ten minutes, cut is cut. -- Every release will be treated with respect, properly restored, and presented as the definitive version of that particular film. If a film cannot be done correctly, it will not be done at all. -- All titles will be as originally intended, in their proper aspect ratio, and with lossless audio mixes that remain respectful of the original sound design; you will not find "creative re-imaginings" of ratios or 7.1 remixes of mono soundtracks. -- Every transfer and encode will be personally supervised, and struck from the best original film elements. All titles will feature dual-layer encodes, ultra high bitrates, and without excessive digital manipulation, in order to get as close as possible to the look of the original film elements. -- All titles will be spine-numbered, limited edition, single pressing, collectible releases. Once sold through, not another piece shall be replicated, ensuring the future value of each part of the collection. We believe that by demanding and adhering to the rigorous standards above, we can proudly deliver genre films the way they were meant to be seen, and in a way that exceeds customer expectations. We look forward to continuing to serve the serious collector as we have done for nearly 23 years, and remaining the most trusted source in the industry because we know these films, understand these films, and acknowledge the effort that was put forth during the creation of these films. Respecting the original intentions of the filmmakers, preserving the legacy these films have created. The region free Blu-ray will be limited to 30,000 copies and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: theatrical trailer from the mega-rare Dutch VHS and Effects outtakes transferred directly from the negative B-roll (in HD). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Alien 2 on Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 22.Posted Wed Jan 26, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'127 Hours' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Danny Boyle's acclaimed adventure thriller has the will to live on Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed '127 Hours' starring James Franco for Blu-ray on March 1. This triumphant true story about a mountain climber trapped by a boulder was nominated for six Oscars including Best Screenplay, Best Actor (James Franco), and Best Picture. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Danny Boyle, Christian Colson & Simon Beaufoy and Deleted Scenes. High-definition exclusives include: Search & Rescue - The events that aided the search and rescue of Aron Ralston; 127 Hours: An Extraordinary View - A unique collaboration between the director and actor; God of Love: short film by Luke Matheny; and a Digital Copy.Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for '127 Hours' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
'Love & Other Drugs' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The romantic drama based on the best-selling book "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman" is coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Love & Other Drugs' for Blu-ray on March 1. The film features Golden Globe nominated performances by Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway and is directed by Edward Zwick. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Funny Extended Deleted Scenes; An Actor’s Discussion: Relationship between Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway; Beautifully Complex: Anne Hathaway discribes Maggie; Reformed Womanizer: Jake Gyllenhaal is Jamie; Selling Love & Other Drugs; and a Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Love & Other Drugs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Massive Blu-ray Sale at Amazon!!![teaser]A wide selection of Blu-ray titles are now $9.99 and under at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon has lowered the prices on 337 titles on Blu-ray, ranging from $5.49 to $9.99. Some of the great titles include 'Superbad,' 'Moon,' and 335 more! Now is the time to start filling out your Blu-ray libraries, so to check out the entire list of all the titles click here!Posted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
NICT Creates a 200 inch Glasses-Free 3D Display[teaser]And we thought the sixty-something inch displays from Toshiba were impressive! [/teaser] Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has created a 200 inch 3D display that doesn't need glasses for observation of the 3D image. The displays aren't going to be for home use, nor will they be made for theaters. They're being designed to bring advertisements to life in a way never seen before. The 200 inch size was chosen so that advertisers could display full-scale images of cars or life-sized people. The system uses 64 individual projectors that send a picture to the 2.5 meter high and four meter wide screen. The NICT says the tech isn't quite ready yet, with light control and color balance being among the primary issues. Source: CrunchGearPosted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM PST by: -
Vudu 2.0 Interface Now Live[teaser]The update for Vizio TVs and Samsung devices is in the works, but everyone else should have access now. [/teaser] If you have a device hooked up to your home theater that sports Vudu integration, you'll be greeted with a brand new interface when you turn it on. There's no need to download anything or set anything up - everything happens automatically. The new Vudu interface provides you with faster access to the movies you want to watch, a recommendation list based on your viewing history, as well as browsing and navigation tweaks designed to make things quicker and easier. Those using Vudu on a Vizio TV or Samsung device are out of luck - the update for Vizio and Samsung is still in the works, though Vudu says that they expect to roll it out soon. Source: Vudu Blog (via EngadgetPosted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Fox Plants Over One Million Trees for 'Avatar'[teaser]James Cameron declares himself King of the Shovel... [/teaser] Meanwhile, the company exceeded its goal thanks to the help of 31,000 people and 17 organizations. 20th Century Fox had a goal with the release of 'Avatar.' Not only were they going to make a whole lot of money, but give back a little bit while they were at it. To do this, they partnered with 17 different organizations and Earth Day Network to plant 1,000,000 trees on six different continents. That's right, no love for Antarctica. "Our program to plant 1 million trees resulted in fans around the world fervently getting involved to promote a healthy, sustainable planet," says 20th Century Fox president Mike Dunn. "That alone has made this initiative a huge success." The partnership exceeded the goal, by getting 1,006,639 trees into the ground, helping to restore threatened forests and to restore those lost in fires. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Save $8 on 'Secretariat' Blu-ray[teaser]Save $8.00 on Disney's inspirational true story about the legendary racehorse! [/teaser] Here's another offer this time to save $8 on 'Secretariat' starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich available on Blu-ray this week. Click this link to access to the page where you can print out your coupon valid at participating retailers. The offer is available in-store only in the U.S. and Canada and the coupon expires on January 31.Posted Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by:
