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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Frozen' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]Adam Green's chilling thriller can cool down your Blu-ray collection for under $10! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Frozen' starring Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers, Emma Bell, and Ed Ackerman on Blu-ray for $9.99 (71% off the suggested list price). The film is about three people who accidentally get left behind on a chairlift at a ski resort when it closes for the week. Click here to take advantage of this deal before the offer turns cold.Posted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Toshiba is the First to Unveil Glasses-Free 3D Sets[teaser]And yes, they're incredibly expensive. [/teaser] Toshiba has just announced a pair of 3D televisions that don't require the use of glasses. They're cool, but expensive. Not just expensive – OLED expensive. You can pick up a 12 inch model with a 466 x 350 resolution – no, we're not sure why either – at a price of 120,000 yen, or around $1,440. Not satisfied with a tiny set? You'll have the chance to go bigger with the strangely shaped 720p capable 20GL1 for just 240,000 yen, or $2,880. Obviously, these sets are only geared towards the very early adopter and are priced for that audience. It could be a very good start though, if the 3D effect is really up to snuff. At the very least, it makes the $300 3DS look like a steal. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
The Google TV Site Launches – Explains[teaser]Google TV isn't something that can be summed up in one sentence, but one website does a pretty good job with it. [/teaser] Google TV is going to be unveiled, explained, priced and dated on Wednesday, but the Google TV website offers a good start for people looking for information. It's a simple site that does a fantastic job of showing and explaining just what you'll need to know. The new service, which launches with the Sony Internet TV and Logitech Revue, isn't exactly innovative or new. Most of what it does can be done with other devices like the Boxee Box, but Google TV just looks crisper, cleaner and most importantly – easier. We'll find out the full details of Google TV soon, until then, check out the site for more information. Source: GooglePosted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax: The Big 4 - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The ultimate heavy metal concert will be rocking high-definition this November! [/teaser] Warner Music will be bringing 'Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax: The Big 4 - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria' to Blu-ray on November 2. The concert was filmed on June 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria and includes 2 hours of Metallica, and 1 hour each of Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The full set list can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray set is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax: The Big 4 - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 2.Posted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Penetration is Up to 17 Percent[teaser]That's twice what the numbers were last year, which is good news for the Blu-ray industry. [/teaser] Surveys and reports don't always reveal what's actually going on, and the latest from the NPD group does have a few odd points, but they're full of wonderful numbers that we can over-analyze for our own amusement. Let's start with Blu-ray penetration, which is up to 17 percent this year. That means twice as many homes now have Blu-ray players when compared to last year. Not bad by any standards. NPD also says that Blu-ray players are more prevalent than Netflix, which is a bit vague. It seems to mean that Blu-ray player ownership is higher than the number of Netflix subscriptions, but could also point to the amount of people that own Netflix capable devices. The same study also showed the popularity of the PlayStation 3 as a primary Blu-ray player, since only 1.7 million households owned a Blu-ray player in addition to their PS3. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Flipped' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Rob Reiner's acclaimed romantic comedy is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] Warner Brothers has announced the family film 'Flipped' for a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack release on November 23. The movie tells the tale of two eighth graders who start to have feelings for each other despite being total opposites, and is based on the novel "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen. Specs still have yet to be revealed and the only supplement shared with the DVD release will be Flipped: Anatomy of a Near Kiss. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: The Differences Between a Boy and a Girl, Embarrassing Egg-cuses, and How to Make the Best Volcano. The movie's trailer can be viewed here: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Flipped' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 23.Posted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Debuts New Retro Receiver Line[teaser]The new line sports today's features and yesterday's look. [/teaser] If you've been in the home theater game for a while, or if you've got a penchant for things with a bit of an old-school vibe, you may want to check out the latest line of receivers from Yamaha. "Along with muscular vintage designs reminiscent of earlier, highly regarded Yamaha stereo receivers, amps and tuners," says Tom Summers, president of Yamaha, "these systems provide total sonic purity and refinements—such as a special power supply for the clearest sound from iPods, multi-zone capabilities, Yamaha ToP-ART circuitry and the latest amplifier designs." The R-S700, 500 and 300 offer outputs of 100 watts per channel, 75 watts and 30 watts respectively. They've got the classic look and are made to pair up well with the A-S500 integrated amplifier and the T-S500 tuner. Pricing for receivers starts at $329, while the tuner will run $299 and the amp $449. Source: Computer UserPosted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'MicMacs' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The French crime comedy is planned for Blu-ray just in time for the holiday season. [/teaser] Sony has revealed 'MicMacs' is coming to Blu-ray on December 14. The film is 'Amelie' director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's comeback after a five year hiatus since 'A Very Long Engagement' (We call it his 'Very Long Disengagement'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, The Making of Micmacs, Q&A with Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Actress Julie Ferrier, and Animations: Absurd Deaths. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $38.96. You can find the latest specs for 'MicMacs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 14.Posted Tue Oct 5, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Expendables' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A group of elite mercenaries will be infiltrating Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Expendables' for Blu-ray on November 23. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone and assembles some of the greatest action stars of all time including Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, and Arnold Schwarzenegger in one hard-hitting adventure! Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and will include over 4 hours of bonus features. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Expendables' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 23.Posted Mon Oct 4, 2010 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Omen Collection' Blu-ray $23.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon is gearing up for Halloween starting with this week's box set deal! [/teaser] The online retailer's deal of the week is 'The Omen Collection' for $23.99 (60% off suggested price). The collection includes: 'The Omen,' 'Damien: Omen II,' 'The Omen III: Final Conflict,' and 'The Omen 666' (the 2006 remake). Click here to summon this Blu-ray set to your home! This offer is in effect from now through October 9.Posted Mon Oct 4, 2010 at 12:30 PM PDT by:
