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Safretti Launches a Hanging HDTV and Fireplace Combo[teaser]It falls somewhere between amazing and awful, but it's definitely unique. [/teaser] The folks at Safretti are known for creating some of the most interesting fireplaces of all time. They're wall-hanging, and don't require a gas line to be hooked up – they run on refillable bio-alcohol and run for six to eight hours on one fill. The latest from the luxury fireplace company is the Double Vision, a wall hanging fireplace with a TV directly above it. You can pick it up in either a 37 inch or 46 inch size, though pricing is a mystery. The television included is from the TV-M line from Ad-Notam. It boasts a variety of inputs, though only two HDMI ins, and can be equipped for RS232 control. The biggest feature is an aesthetic one – it mounts flush to the unit that holds it. The Double Vision may not be for everyone, but it's an incredibly cool decoration for a room. It also presents the opportunity to burn a fire below and watch the fireplace channel above, just because you can. Source: Safretti (via Engadget)Posted Tue Nov 30, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Stag Night' & 'Psych:9' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two new horror flicks from Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert's Ghost House Underground are coming to high-definition in February. [/teaser] [teaser]Lionsgate has announced 'Stag Night' for release on February 15. [/teaser] "Slick and reminiscent of '28 Days Later'" (STV.tv), the new Ghost House Underground release, 'Stag Night,' brings to life a truly horrific tale of the New York City underground. From the producers of 'Outlander,' 'Live Free or Die Hard and creator of 'Flightplan,' 'Stag Night' premiered on the big screen at Screamfest 2010, and stars Breckin Meyer ('Road Trip'), Vinessa Shaw (TV's "House"), Kip Pardue (TV's "ER") and Scott Adkins ('X-Men Origins: Wolverine'). [teaser]The studio will then release 'Psych:9' a week later on February 22. [/teaser] Cary Elwes ('Saw') and Sara Foster (TV's "90210") star as two strangers connected in a recently closed down hospital. A young unstable woman (Foster) who works the nightshift experiences a chain of events that lead her to believe that the hospital is connected to a string of murders. To reveal the truth, she must first confront her own disturbed past. There's no word on tech specs as of yet, but 'Stag Night' will include a making of featurette and 'Psych:9' will come with a director's production diary, deleted scenes and outtakes. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Stag Night' and 'Psych:9' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February.Posted Tue Nov 30, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Red' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Bruce Willis is a retired black-ops CIA agent who's still "got it" on Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment is planning to bring 'Red' to Blu-ray on January 25. The action comedy co-stars Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich, and is based on a hit comic book series. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with retired CIA field officer Robert Baer; Deleted and extended scenes; and Access: RED - Activate a variety of "scene-specific" features including interviews with cast members, real-life CIA expert commentary, animated documentary shorts on controversial CIA operations and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49. You can find the latest specs for 'Red' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 25.Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
GRilli3D 3D Brings Glasses-Free 3D to iPhones, iPads and iPods[teaser]Content is limited but the content is exciting. [/teaser] Watching 3D without having to use special glasses seems high on the list for consumers and a company called GRilli3D wants to give it to you. The company has created plastic sheets, known as GRillis, that attach to your iPod, iPhone or iPad just like a normal screen protector. They create barrier lines between your eye and the image, giving you 3D without the need for glasses. Content is extremely limited at the moment, with only a few demo images and videos, but the company is hoping to partner up with some 3D content providers. It's an incredibly exciting concept, but until these make their way into the wild we won't know just how effective they are. You can get a GRilli3D for your iPad for just $29 while the iPhone and iPod Touch models run $15. Both will be available Friday, November 26. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Leslie Nielsen Dead at 84[teaser]The renowned funnyman best known for starring in 'The Naked Gun' series has passed away. [/teaser] The Canadian actor also known for 'Airplane!,' 'Forbidden Planet,' and a memorable dark role in 'Creepshow' has died this past Sunday in his sleep with his friends and his wife Barbaree by his side. Nielsen was nominated for two Emmys, two Gemini Awards, and won the ACTRA Award of Excellence in 2003. Battling a staph infection, Nielsen eventually succumbed due to complications from pneumonia. He was 84.Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 10:40 AM PST by: -
'An Affair to Remember' and 'All About Eve' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two 1950s classics will be getting the digibook treatment in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'An Affair to Remember' (starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr) and 'All About Eve' (featuring Anne Baxter and Bette Davis) will be available on February 1. 'An Affair to Remember' was nominated for four Oscars and 'All About Eve' received a record 14 Academy Award nods winning six -- including Best Picture. There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but each will be a digibook and suggested list price for the Blu-rays is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'An Affair to Remember' and 'All About Eve' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 1.Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
LG's BD690 Blu-ray player Introduces Wi-Fi Direct[teaser]This will allow it to communicate with your Wi-Fi devices without the need for a router in between. [/teaser] As cool as it is to have a Wi-Fi enabled devices communicating together in your home theater, it's a bit of a pain once routers come into play. After all, if your iPhone has Wi-Fi and your Blu-ray player has Wi-Fi, why should there be any need for a middle man? The new BD690 form LG boasts Wi-Fi Direct, which allows it to pull content from any Wi-Fi enabled device, like a phone, laptop or storage device. The second device doesn't even need to be Wi-Fi Direct certified – it just works. It's a cool new feature that may, or may not, help to revolutionize the way your home theater works. The 690 is the first Blu-ray player to sport Wi-Fi Direct certification, but you can expect to see more in the near future. Unfortunately we don't yet have any information on price or a release date for the new player. Source: Zat's Not Funny (via Engadget)Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Dungeons & Dragons: 2-Movie Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Slip on those Gauntlets of Ogre Power and grab that +5 longsword! Two films based on the classic role-playing game created by Gary Gygax will be adventuring on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed the double feature 'Dungeons & Dragons: 2-Movie Collection' for Blu-ray on February 15. The release will include 'Dungeons & Dragons' (2000) starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, and Marlon Wayans and the direct-to-video 'Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God' (2005). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements for 'Dungeons & Dragons' will include: Audio commentary with Director Courtney Solomon and co-star Justin Whalin; Audio commentary with Courtney Solomon, cinematographer Doug Milsome and D&D game co-creator Dave Arneson; Let the Games Begin: documentary; Making-of featurette; Special effects deconstruction; Theatrical trailer; Additional Scenes and an Alternate Ending. The other film will include: Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God; Dungeons & Dragons Heroes Commentary featuring Wizards of the Coast D&D special projects manager Ed Stark and other D&D players; Rolling the Dice: making-of featurette; and The Arc: A Conversation with Gary Gygax. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Dungeons & Dragons: 2-Movie Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 15.Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
WD TV Live Adds Facebook, Blockbuster on Demand and More[teaser]In addition to the two biggies, WD added AccuWeather, Flingo and Deezer[/teaser] The WD TV Live and WD TV Live Plus media players are among the best out there, and offer some amazing capabilities when dealing with your digital media collection. They've lagged behind a bit when it comes to new streaming services though, and the new update addresses that. Western Digital has added Blockbuster on Demand to their devices for those that demand their downloads on the same day as Blu-ray release. The company has also announced the inclusion of Flingo, which offers free streaming television. WD TV Live owners will also get access to Facebook, an on-demand music service called Deezer, and AccuWeather forecasting. The device has also been updated to support USB wireless keyboards – something that's sure to be welcomed by users. Source: PR NewswirePosted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'2010 World Series Film: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Giants fans will have something to be thankful for in early December! [/teaser] Shout Factory will be returning to the outfield with '2010 World Series Film: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants' on Blu-ray on December 7. The 2010 Fall Classic proved the “Year of the Pitcher” to be true when the San Francisco Giants rode their power staff and timely hitting to vanquish the Texas Rangers. Fifty-two years after moving to San Francisco from New York in 1958, the Giants won their first World Series title in San Francisco and sixth overall in franchise history, the team’s first since 1954 when the then New York Giants bested the Cleveland Indians in a series best known for Willie Mays classic over-the-shoulder catch. Celebrating the excitement of this year’s Fall Classic, Major League Baseball Productions and Shout! Factory are offering baseball fans the ultimate insider’s look at the Giants’ quest to win this year’s World Series title with a four-games-to-one series victory over the Rangers. Narrated by actor Rob Schneider, the collectible 2010 World Series Film provides extensive coverage of this year’s Fall Classic and will be sold at the San Francisco Giants Clubhouse Shops, the official team stores of the San Francisco Giants; online at MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, as well as Giants.com; and at retailers in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. The official Blu-ray and DVD editions are available now to preorder at MLB.com, Giants.com, Amazon.com and various online retailers. The 2010 World Series Film Blu-ray and DVD editions feature more than 80 minutes of main program presentation and nearly 30 minutes of bonus footage, including highlights from the National League Championship Series, the National League Division Series, the World Series, clubhouse celebrations and the championship parade. Using elements captured through the unparalleled access of Major League Baseball Productions, the official World Series Film provides unique, adrenaline-filled game-by-game coverage of the 2010 World Series as well as interviews with players, coaches and team personnel, allowing fans an exclusive passport to the clubhouse during the Giants’ postseason run. Both the Giants and Rangers teams featured game-changing players, elite pitching performances and a knack for the dramatic home run. The Giants became only the second team to clinch all three playoff series on the road. Of all the teams in the post season, the Giants had spent the shortest amount of time in first place, 37 days. Each team cut its way through the Division Series and League Championship Series with the same goal in mind. But when the final out of the Fall Classic was recorded, it was the San Francisco Giants that prevailed. The official 2010 World Series Film provides a comprehensive look at the amazing journey the San Francisco Giants made toward winning this year’s World Series. The Giants silenced the powerful Texas Rangers in five games to capture their sixth World Series title and first since moving to the city by the bay in 1958. Languishing in fourth place the first week of July – just a game better than .500 – the Giants staged a great second-half run, winning the National League West Division on the final day of the season before blowing past both the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies to reach the Fall Classic. Key in-season additions Cody Ross and Pat Burrell fueled the offense and nicely complemented seasoned vets like Juan Uribe, Aubrey Huff and World Series MVP Edgar Renteria. But there’s no doubt that it was the Giants pitching staff – guided by the deft hand of talented rookie catcher Buster Posey – that stole the show. Matt Cain did not allow a run in 21.1 brilliant innings of postseason play. Twenty-one-year-old Madison Bumgarner defied his age with a cold-as-ice performance to win Game 4 on the road. And two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum twice bested Rangers ace Cliff Lee, including a stellar performance in the clinching game Game 5 showdown. With the unflappable Brian Wilson always there to close things out, the Giants pitching staff held the powerful Texas offense to a meager .190 batting average. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo and will feature 1080i video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements include: This Week in Baseball: Buster Posey; Giants Clinch NL West: Final Out; NLDS Game 5: Last Out; NLCS Game 1: Cody Ross HRs; NLCS Game 6: Juan Uribe HR; NLCS Game 6: Last Out; World Series Game 1: Juan Uribe HR; World Series Game 2: Edgar Renteria HR; World Series Game 4: Freddie Sanchez Defensive Plays; World Series Game 5: Lincecum Strike Outs; World Series Game 5: Edgar Renteria HR; World Series Game 5: Final Out and Celebration; and World Series Parade. The Giants are World Champions – San Francisco fans can say it loud and proud. And they are the proof in the pudding that good pitching and timely hitting will bring you a ring. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for '2010 World Series Film: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 7.Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by:
