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Logitech's Google TV Set-Top – The Revue[teaser]We've finally got official details on the Google TV equipped Revue, and they were well worth waiting for. [/teaser] If you were trying to decide between the Boxee Box, a Roku player, an Apple TV, and the countless other devices available to fill the need of getting digital content, the choice may have just gotten easier. The Logitech Revue has been announced, detailed, and priced, and it's nothing short of impressive. The box itself doesn't come as a huge surprise. It's small, sleek, and does just what we expected it to do. It lets you search through a wide variety of sources for the content you want and allows you to experience the internet right on your TV. Things get that much better if you've got a DVR that's compatible with the Revue. Instead of just searching the web, you'll be able to search your DVR and play video straight from the Revue. No need to switch inputs or fumble through menus. Of course, you'll need a way to control it all. That's why the Revue comes bundled with a wireless keyboard controller with a trackpad built in. It's a simple way to control the device, though not the most compact. For an added $129 you can pick up the six inch long Mini Controller that's got more of a smartphone layout. You can also pick up a free app for your iPhone or Android phone that will give you full control over the device. The Revue will be available by the end of this month and is available for pre-order today at a price of $299. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Oct 8, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Futurama: Volume 5' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Thirteen episodes of Matt Groening's cult animated series are getting the high-definition treatment this December. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox is prepping 'Futurama: Volume 5' for a Blu-ray bow on December 21. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 2-disc set will contain 13 episodes and the supplements will include: Episode commentary, Deleted and extended scenes, Bend it Like Bender, Previously On..., Fry's Crudely-Drawn Comic Book - The Crudely Animated Edition, Fry's Crudely Drawn Comic Book Alternate Design, Behind the Fungus: Makin' a Hit Song, "The Prisoner of Benda" Table Read, and Bender Audio Outtake. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Futurama: Volume 5' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 21.Posted Fri Oct 8, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pleasantville' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Stay tuned: Gary Ross' imaginative 1998 fantasy is slated for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Pleasantville' starring Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon, to high-definition on February 1. The film tells the tale of a pair of teens who are mysteriously zapped into the realm of a 1950s TV sitcom. Specs for the Blu-ray have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary by Writer/Director Gary Ross; Isolated Score Track with Commentary by Composer Randy Newman; Featurette: “The Art of Pleasantville”; Fiona Apple’s “Across the Universe” Music Video, Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson; Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pleasantville' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
McIntosh Launches New Amps and Preamps[teaser]They’ve got a classic look and an impressive set of features. [/teaser] There's something to be said about the look of a McIntosh component. They're not sleek and minimalist like most amps these days, but they still manage to give off the feeling of high-end high-quality gear. The MC452 and MC302 are the newest amplifiers from McIntosh and were designed to be the best of the best. Both utilize the Autoformer, which allows them to mate with any loudspeaker and both boast oversized transformers in encapsulated aluminum enclosures. The MC302 pushes out 300 watts per channel while the MC452 can output 450. When it comes to preamplifiers, McIntosh wants you to think of the C48 and C50 as the top of the line. They boast 32 bit/195kHz digital to analog conversion which re-samples all digital data up to that standard. They boast a wide range of inputs, the ability to stream music from a PC, and a separation in circuitry that eliminates interference. Source: Amplifiers, Preamplifiers via eCousticsPosted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Gets 'Locked Down' in November[teaser]The latest installment in mixed martial arts (MMA) filmmaking will pound the high-definition format into oblivion next month. [/teaser] Lionsgate says the latest Tapout production 'Locked Down' is bound for Blu-ray on November 9. The movie stars action favorite Vinnie Jones ('The Midnight Meat Train') with some standout Mixed Martial Arts fighters including Kevin 'Kimbo Slice' Ferguson (Former Elite XC Champion), Forrest Griffin (Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Fighter) and Rashad 'Sugar' Evans (Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion), and features music from Ice-T and Cool MOD, 7 Days Away and more. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include cast and crew interviews, a behind the scenes featurette, and a director's commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Locked Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 9.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Boxee Announces the new TED App[teaser]You can now get some of the best tech presentations delivered right to your TV. [/teaser] If you've never heard of TED, you've been missing out. The Technology Entertainment Design conferences are home to some of the best talks and presentations you're likely to find anywhere. Past speakers at TED conferences include Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Malcom Gladwell, the great (or should I say amazing?) James Randi, and more. It's one of the biggest events of the year if you're a fan of science, technology, or just fantastic speakers. These incredible events, which carry a ticket price in the thousands, will now be available to watch on Boxee for free. New talks will be posted every day Monday through Friday. Source: Boxee BlogPosted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nanny McPhee Returns' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Emma Thompson brings her enigmatic character back to life on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Universal is planning to release the family film 'Nanny McPhee Returns' on high-definition on December 5. The film is the sequel to 'Nanny McPhee' , which was released on Blu-ray this past summer. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Nanny McPhee Returns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 5.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Advertising is Going 3D[teaser]A low cost of entry and greater ad retention makes 3D ads a marketing team's dream. [/teaser] The seventh annual Advertising Week in New York was abuzz with talk about 3D. The attendees weren't excited about new TVs or 3D Blu-ray or even the 3DS – they were excited about the possibility of 3D ads. "Coupled with the reduced cost and new ease of 3D production thanks to Panasonic's professional 3D camcorder and editing equipment and the availability of class-leading 3D stock footage," explains Panasonic's CTO Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, "companies that create commercials in 3D will experience a dramatic surge in product awareness, interest, and buy-in." Tsuyuzaki isn't wrong about that stock footage. The company BlackLight Films is one of the leading ones for stock footage, and they've already compiled 500 hours of 3D footage from thousands of locations and are constantly pushing out more 3D content. "Now is the time for the advertising community to take advantage of a technology that is cost-effective and stunning," says Tsuyuzaki. Source: PanasonicPosted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crowley' & 'Children of the Corn (2009)' Blu-rays Spotted at Best Buy[teaser]Two horror flicks scheduled for a mid-November Blu-ray release seem to be available now only at Best Buy. [/teaser] It seems Starz/Anchor Bay has just released the Blu-rays of 'Crowley' and 'Children of the Corn (2009)' (originally scheduled for November 16) exclusively at Best Buy. Specs and details have yet to be confirmed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $17.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Crowley' & 'Children of the Corn (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're still indexed under November 16.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Roger Corman 7-Film Blu-ray Bundle $99.99 from Shout Factory![teaser]Get seven cult classics on Blu-ray with FREE SHIPPING! [/teaser] Shout Factory is offering a bundle of seven Roger Corman films on Blu-ray for $99.99 through their online store, and for the time being shipping is free! The bundle includes: 'Death Race 2000,' 'Forbidden World,' 'Galaxy of Terror,' 'Humanoids from the Deep,' 'Piranha,' 'Rock N Roll High School,' and 'StarCrash' for nearly 50% off. 'Death Race 2000' -- The 1975 low-budget classic Death Race 2000 takes place in the year 2000, when America’s national sport is the death race, a cross-country excursion in which contestants rack up points by killing innocent bystanders. Meanwhile, a revolution is brewing, and rebels disrupt the televised competition in an attempt to overthrow the morally bankrupt President. Will Frankenstein, the mysterious reigning champ (played by David Carradine), go for the gold again, or does he have a hidden agenda of his own? 'Forbidden World' -- In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a monstrous genetic experiment is loose and feeding on the scientists who created it. Enter into the Forbidden World - an outrageous, sexy and violent exercise in Alien-like terror! 'Galaxy Of Terror' -- When a team of astronauts land on a strange planet to rescue a stranded space ship, they are soon attacked by alien creatures - physical manifestations of fears projected by their own imaginations. 'Humanoids From The Deep' -- A race of scientifically created half-human, half-salmon monstrosities lay siege to a Pacific Northwest fishing village. In horrific fashion, the mutated creatures kill the men and mate with the women in order to reproduce. Can the Humanoids From the Deep be stopped before they destroy mankind as we know it? 'Piranha' -- Mutant piranha escape from a secret research station and head downriver towards a summer camp and a small town’s lakeside tourist attraction. A gruff loner and a daffy private eye race against time to try to stop the creatures. 'Rock 'N' Roll High School' -- Vince Lombardi High School is the wildest, most rockin’ high school around! That is, until a thug of a principal, Miss Togar, comes along and tries to make the school a totalitarian state. With the help of The Ramones, the students battle Miss Togar’s iron-fisted rule and take their battle to a truly rockin’ conclusion in this 1979 cult classic! 'Starcrash' -- While running from the authorities, a pair of smugglers (Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro) are recruited by The Emperor (Christopher Plummer) to rescue his missing son (David Hasselhoff) while they track down a mysterious super weapon designed by an evil Count (Joe Spinell). Their wild adventure takes them through time and space as they battle giant robots, cavemen and amazons. To take advantage of this great offer, click here!Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 01:35 PM PDT by:
