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'I Love You Phillip Morris' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Jim Carrey will pull a con on Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'I Love You Phillip Morris' for Blu-ray on April 5. Hailed by the Village Voice as "the best performance of Carrey's career," this hysterically dark comedy, from the writers of 'Bad Santa,' spins the true story of Steven Russell (Carrey), a small town businessman who became one of the most wanted men in Texas for his brilliant con schemes and prison escapes, all to impress the handsome and incredibly naïve Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a filmmakers' commentary and making of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'I Love You Phillip Morris' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 5.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The music icon gets honored by Jeff Beck with a high-definition party next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is prepping 'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' for a high-definition release on February 22. The concert was filmed on June 9, 2010 in high-definition at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City celebrating what would've been Les Paul's 95th birthday. Jeff Beck will also be taking the party on the tour on the following dates: March 24: 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.; March 25: Keswick Theater – Philadelphia, PA; March 26: The Wang Centre – Boston, MA; March 28: Beacon Theatre – New York, NY; March 29: State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ; March 31: Michigan Theatre –Ann Arbor, MI; April 1: Cadillac Palace Theatre – Chicago, IL; April 4: Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie – Grand Prairie, TX; April 5: Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theatre – Austin, TX; April 8: Fox Theater – Pomona, CA; and April 9: The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA. There's no word on tech specs yet, but supplements include: Interview with Jeff Beck; Behind The Scenes; At home with Jeff Beck & his guitars; Jeff Beck & Les Paul – Rock 'n' Roll Tonite; and Les Paul & his little black box. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 22.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Last Legion' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Sir Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth bring the Roman Empire to high-definition this April. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Weinstein is preparing the adventure fantasy 'The Last Legion' for Blu-ray on April 19. The film was nominated for a Taurus Award for Best Action in a Foreign Language Film and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Performer (Thomas Brodie-Sangster). The Blu-ray looks to have 1080i 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 $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last Legion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 19.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Vizio and LG Settle on Patent Disputes[teaser]LG dropped the cases, but terms for the settlement were not discussed publicly. [/teaser] The suits between LG and Vizio have been in the works for quite some time, but they’ve finally come to a close thanks to an agreement between the two companies. The original lawsuits were brought to the International Trade Commission as well as courts both in the US and in Taipei. LG claimed that Vizio and the television manufacturer AmTran were infringing on patents held by LG. On the same day that the ITC was scheduled to rule on banning Vizio TV sales in the US the two companies came to an agreement and called off the suits. That ends two years of court battles between the rival TV makers. Source: BloombergPosted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The final music performance at the legendary stadium is headed to Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Music is prepping 'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' for a high-definition release on March 1. The Last Play At Shea, staged on July 16 and July 18, 2008 before a combined 110,000 fans, comprised the final performances ever at the historic stadium. Live At Shea Stadium contains two and a half hours of hits and album favorites, featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Steven Tyler and Roger Daltrey. There's no word on tech specs yet, but supplements will include three bonus performances with Steven Tyler (Walk This Way), Roger Daltrey (My Generation), and John Mellencamp (Pink Houses). A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Industry Execs Give Their Thoughts on Netflix[teaser]Some love it, some hate it, others are glad that someone’s buying up the content that nobody else wants. [/teaser] There’s a great read over on The Hollywood Reporter that gives thoughts from all over the industry on the Netflix service, business structure, and the future of streaming content. Jeff Cusson of HBO for example, has little regard for the service, since HBO has always focused on exclusivity and sees Netflix as a competitor rather than a partner. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos thinks things will work out though. “We’re buyers and they’re sellers, so we’ll figure out a deal that makes sense. If we don’t, then the service doesn’t have everything, and that’s okay too.” One anonymous Disney exec talked highly of the service, saying that “they’re another buyer, even for stuff that others don’t consider terribly valuable.” After all, Netflix wants as much streaming content as possible – if they have to buy some shows that few people will watch to get some good movies then so be it. You can read the full article at The Hollywood Reporter.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Malcolm X' Blu-ray Delayed[teaser]The Spike Lee Joint originally slated for a Blu-ray release at the end of the month has been delayed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers has slated 'Malcolm X' for Blu-ray on January 25, but now the release has been postponed due to a rights issue with certain music used in the film. 'Malcolm X' was nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Costume Design and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Denzel Washington. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Malcolm X' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
The Comcast/NBC Deal Approved by FCC, Justice Department[teaser]Comcast says everything will finally be complete by the end of the month. [/teaser] Unless you’ve been living in under a rock, or in a cave without Wi-Fi, you know about the deal between Comcast and NBC that’s been in the works. It’s been talked about all over the internet, discussed on mainstream news and even been parodied on ’30 Rock.’ Today that deal got one big step closer to completion, as both the FCC and the Justice Department have given their approval. Under the terms of the arrangement, Comcast will now own 51 percent of NBC, with GE owning the other 49. “The NBC Universal joint venture will be well positioned to compete, innovate, and bring new choices to consumers,” says Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts. “Our original vision for the combination remains intact so that consumers will benefit, and our competitors will be treated fairly.” Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 01:20 PM PST by: -
'Stand By Me' Announced for Blu-ray![teaser]The much-loved drama based on Stephen King's novella 'The Body' will set out for adventure in high-definition this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Stand By Me' is coming to Blu-ray on March 22. The film about four young friends who set out to find the dead body of a missing teenager stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Richard Dreyfuss, and is directed by Rob Reiner. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director Rob Reiner; Featurette: Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me including interviews with Stephen King and Rob Reiner; Music video: Ben E. King, "Stand By Me"; and an all-new picture-in-picture 25th anniversary retrospective commentary with director Rob Reiner and actors Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Stand By Me' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 22.Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Roku Users Get 24/7 Wealth TV Cable Feed[teaser]In addition to On Demand programming, you'll be able to tune in to the same channel your cable-subscribing friends have. [/teaser] Wealth TV isn't exactly the biggest channel out there, but its addition to Roku players is an exciting one. It's not because there's programming available on demand or that Roku viewers will be watching it, but the way it's being delivered to the device. Unlike most offerings for over-the-top boxes like Roku's line of media steamers, Wealth TV will be offering customers the ability to watch the same programming as they would on cable, live as it happens. It's cable without cable. "We've received a large volume of consumer requests to expand our distribution to connected devices," says Wealth TV CEO Robert Herring. "This deployment will let us gauge the acceptability and viability of alternative distribution methods for our traditional cable feed." Roku customers will be able to access this programming at a price of $2.99 a month. Source: PR NewswirePosted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by:
