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Samsung Shows Off a 55 Inch LCD With an Incredibly Small Bezel[teaser]Sure, it's geared towards commercial applications, but that doesn't mean you can't set up your own video wall. [/teaser] The book '1984' inspired many to think about the government's control over us, while others took from it a warning about rampant censorship. The folks at Samsung took a note from the novel too, and are working hard to create video walls. Alright, so there's probably not really an Orwellian inspiration, but the company's new 55 inch sets are perfect for filling your walls from floor to ceiling with the ever present glowing screen. They've got bezels of 3.8mm on the top and left, while 1.9mm bezels are present on the bottom and right sides. That's a total of just 5.7mm of space between two sets side by side. If you prefer a smaller set for your video wall, you can pick up a 46 inch model that features a total bezel of 7.6mm, which is 2mm larger, but still incredibly small. There's no word yet on when these sets will be available for public or commercial purchase. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Buy 'Avatar: Extended Collector's Edition' and Another Blu-ray and Save $5 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon is running a special promotion for those planning to pre-order James Cameron's upcoming Blu-ray double dip! [/teaser] From now through November 21, Amazon customers who pre-order 'Avatar: Collector's Edition' with another qualifying Fox Blu-ray title will save an additional $5.00 off the total price. Some highlights include 'Fight Club,' 'I, Robot,' and more! Click here to head to Pandora and check out the full list of available titles that qualify!Posted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Band of Brothers' (w/'The Pacific' sampler) Blu-ray $36.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has another must-own in their Gold Box Deal of the Day![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the epic war series 'Band of Brothers' on Blu-ray for only $36.99 (63% off suggested retail price). The offer also includes a sampler featuring part one of 'The Pacific.' If you haven't already done so, now's your chance to add this award-winning miniseries to your collection for a bargain price!Posted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 08:05 AM PDT by: -
'Big Daddy' Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive[teaser]Adam Sandler's on again/off again crash course in parenting is back on again as a retailer exclusive. [/teaser] As previously reported, it was believed that Sony Pictures had postponed the Blu-ray release of Dennis Dugan's comedy 'Big Daddy,' but now the title has been put back on the slate for November 9 only at Best Buy. The 1999 film is currently the highest grossing Sandler film ever, earning over $163 million domestically at the box office. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Two music videos (Sheryl Crow: "Sweet Child O' Mine" & Garbage: "When I Grow Up"), HBO First Look: The Making of Big Daddy, and a Making-of. You can still find the latest specs for 'Big Daddy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is now indexed under November 9.Posted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
AT&T U-verse Hits the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7[teaser]It's official, Xbox 360 functionality is coming, as well as an unexpected phone app that sounds very promising. [/teaser] AT&T finally gave us the official word on Xbox 360 set-top functionality today, as well as adding some info on Windows Phone 7 streaming. The 360 functionality will allow you to watch live TV, play back recorded and On Demand content as well as utilize interactive apps all while still keeping your Xbox chat and messaging going. The downside is that this added feature isn't coming free, and you'll need an AT&T technician out to install it. New customers can get the kit for $99. If you're already a customer, you'll have to shell out $55 more for installation. Also coming in November, the U-verse Mobile app will allow any Windows Phone 7 owner access to watch U-verse television right on their phone. If you're not a U-verse subscriber, you'll have to pay $9.99 a month for the service. Source: AT&TPosted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Avatar: Extended Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Trailer Now Available[teaser]Check out the trailer for James Cameron's double-dip coming in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'Avatar: Collector's Edition' will be released on November 16. 'Avatar' was released as a bare-bones Blu-ray/DVD combo pack earlier this year on Earth Day (April 22). The three-disc 'AVATAR' Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD will both feature the original theatrical release, a special edition re-release, family audio track with all objectionable language removed and new collector’s extended cut with sixteen more minutes including an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. Viewers will journey to the depths of Pandora with filmmakers during“Capturing Avatar“ an in-depth feature length documentary covering the 16 year filmmaker journey including all new interviews with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew exploring James Cameron’s unique vision for the film seen by more than 310 million people worldwide. The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also the top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time. The 'AVATAR' Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray will also have even more bonus material and interactive viewing. Through the unparalleled, interactive technology of Blu-ray, fans can dive further into the world of the Na’vi and experience the #1 international sensation from behind the scenes, with a “master class” on the production of the film. Leveraging the interactivity of Blu-ray, viewers can experience the full film in three stages of production: Performance Capture, Template ( 1990’s video game version) and Final as well as a composite of all stages in “Pandora’s Box”. This will be supported with interviews by Jim Cameron and the filmmakers and serve as a “master class” on the making of 'AVATAR.' "I told our team --- let's do the ultimate box set of Avatar, with everything in it the fans could possibly want. There's an extended length cut that's sixteen minutes longer, plus documentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, artwork and over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. Everything worth putting into a special edition is in this set," said James Cameron. Disc One: Original Theatrical Version, Special Edition Re-Release, Collector’s Extended Cut (16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening), and Family Audio Tracks (all objectionable language removed on the Original Theatrical Release and Special Edition Re-release). Disc Two: “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew; Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes; and Production Materials. Disc Three: Open “Pandora’s Box” and go deeper into the filmmaker process; Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes; Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more; Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia; BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials. Suggested list price for this edition is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Avatar: Extended Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's tentatively indexed under November 16.Posted Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Dexter: The Complete Seasons 1-4' Blu-ray $94.99 at Amazon[teaser]This week's special is the first four seasons of the award-winning Showtime series on Blu-ray for under $100! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling the box set of 'Dexter: The Complete First Season,' 'Dexter: The Complete Second Season,' 'Dexter: The Complete Third Season,' and 'Dexter: The Complete Fourth Season' starring Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall for just $94.99 (58% off suggested list price). Click here to own one of the best (and bloodiest) shows on TV! This offer is in effect from now through October 16.Posted Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The final installment in the "Millennium Trilogy" is coming to a close on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] Music Box Films is planning to bring 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest' starring Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist to Blu-ray on January 4. The film is the follow-up to 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' directed by Niels Arden Oplev released on Blu-ray on July 6 and 'The Girl Who Played with Fire' releasing on October 26. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 4.Posted Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
AT&T Brings Xbox Set-Top Compatibility in November[teaser]You'll still need at least one traditional set-top in your home, but the long awaited feature is finally coming. [/teaser] If you're an Xbox 360 owner and an AT&T U-verse subscriber, you've probably all but given up on the idea of using your 360 as a set-top box. The feature was announced so long ago that it seemed like it would have happened by now if it was going to. The folks over at Engadget got a tip from an anonymous source, followed by several more similar tips, that reveals upcoming Xbox 360 set-top compatibility. According to the source, you'll be able to use your Xbox as a set-top on November 7th of this year. You'll still need a cable box in your home, which is a little bit of a bummer, and the information that's been revealed says that a hard drive will be required. There's no word on a size requirement though, so it's unclear if the 4GB Xbox 360 S will work or not. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shrek Forever After' & 'Shrek: The Whole Story' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth and final film in the animated series is coming to Blu-ray in December in two flavors -- as a standalone release and as part of a gift set containing all four movies! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount through DreamWorks is working on 'Shrek Forever After' starring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas for a high-definition release on December 7. 'Shrek: The Whole Story' (a boxed set containing all four films: 'Shrek,' 'Shrek 2,' 'Shrek the Third,' and 'Shrek Forever After') will also be available on the same date. Although 'Shrek the Third' has already been released on Blu-ray, there's still no word when the first two films will be available separately. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: "12 Days of Christmas" Pop-up Book, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Games, Preview of "Shrek the Musical", Insider's Look, and more, plus for a limited time only both releases will also include the all-new Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular and Shrek's Yule Log (a virtual fireplace featuring over 25 characters from the films). Suggested list price for 'Shrek Forever After' is $41.99 and the collection is $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Shrek Forever After' and 'Shrek: The Whole Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 7.Posted Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
