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Oppo Raises the Bar With the BDP-93[teaser]It does everything the legendary BDP-83 did and more. [/teaser] You just don't get much better than the BDP-83 when it comes to high-end features at a reasonable price. It set a benchmark for Blu-ray players, but since it's lacking support for some more modern affectations, it's starting to feel a little old. Enter the BDP-93. Oppo's got a new model coming out that's set to again take the consumer electronics world by storm. The BDP-93 does just about everything its predecessor did and so much more. There's built in WiFi for starters, and the ability to stream video from Netflix, CinemaNow and more content partners to be announced in the future. It can do 3D as well, which fans of the tech will be delighted to hear. It also sports a Marvell KYOTO G2 chipset and Qdeo processing and dual HDMI outputs for separate audio and video paths or dual monitors. So how much will this cost you? The same $499 as the BDP-83. Source: AudioholicsPosted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Alice Cooper: Theatre of Death - Live at Hammersmith 2009' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser] The godfather of shock-rock ends his 2009 World Tour with a bang on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Bigger Picture is prepping 'Alice Cooper: Theatre of Death - Live at Hammersmith 2009' for a high-definition release on October 25. The master showman's final performance in his Theatre of Death tour was filmed at London's legendary Hammersmith Apollo and features such hits as 'School's Out,' 'I'm Eighteen,' and 'Poison.' There's no word on tech specs yet, but the release will also include a bonus CD. 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 'Alice Cooper: Theatre of Death - Live at Hammersmith 2009' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25.Posted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Optoma Provides a 3D Solution for 720p Projectors[teaser]The 3D-XL converter allows 720p output of 1080p 3D Blu-rays. [/teaser] There's nothing wrong with going 720p, especially if you're one of those that shelled out for a nice projector before 1080p really kicked in. If you're primarily playing videogames and watching television, the resolution difference doesn't even matter for most content. But 3D is a different story. If you're hoping to enjoy 3D Blu-rays on your 720p projector, you'll be in for disappointment unless you pick up the new 3D-XL converter from Optoma. The 3D-XL takes that HDMI 1.4 1080p signal from your Blu-ray player and converts it into a HDMI 1.3 720p signal that your projector can understand. You'll still need a projector that does 120Hz of course, but as long as you've got that – and the appropriate 3D accessories like glasses and a transmitter – you'll be ready to go. Source: AV RevPosted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Roku Adds Hulu Plus To the Lineup[teaser]Roku's players get more impressive with every upgrade. [/teaser] Roku made a big splash when they announced a whole new line of inexpensive and incredibly capable players just days after Apple debuted their own set top box. Now they've added even more to their device by way of Hulu Plus. Here's the really cool part. Roku isn't just adding Hulu Plus capability to the newest line of players like most companies. They're not excluding anything. Every single Roku player out there will be able to access the new provider. You'll need a Hulu Plus subscription, but that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Roku says that you'll see Hulu Plus show up sometime in the next few months, likely when the full version launches. Source: SlashgearPosted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Knight and Day' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The summer blockbuster with the perfect title for a seventies sitcom (you can totally hear Frank Sinatra singing the theme song) is coming to Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will release 'Knight and Day' on Blu-ray on November 30. The rom-action comedy stars Tom Cruise as a super spy on the run and Cameron Diaz as the woman who finds herself caught in his web of intrigue and ends up having no choice but to tag along for a wild ride. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Four featurettes (Wilder Knights and Crazier Days, Boston Days and Spanish Knights, Story, and Scope), Viral Videos (Soccer and Kick), Knight and Someday Music Video by the Black Eyed Peas and Tom Cruise, and a DVD/Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy is $39.99, while a Blu-ray/DVD Holiday Combo Pack will also be available for $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Knight and Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 30.Posted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung's New App Lets You "Explore 3D"[teaser]You'll only get previews for now, but the new app is the first 3D streaming solution on the market. [/teaser] The newest addition to the Samsung HDTV app store is a mix of amazing and disappointing. Let's start with the good stuff. Samsung is calling the new app "Explore 3D," and boasts that it's the first and only option for streaming 3D. You don't need a 3D Blu-ray player, just a Samsung 3D TV and a pair of 3D glasses and you're ready to go. The disappointing part is the content. Like everything 3D right now, Samsung's 3D offerings are extremely limited. You can check out 3D movie trailers for 'Shrek Forever After,' 'Megamind,' and 'How to Train Your Dragon.' Source: Techno TellPosted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Dry Land' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The emotional official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Maya Home Entertainment will release 'The Dry Land' on Blu-ray on November 9. The feature film debut from Writer/Director Ryan Piers Williams, 'The Dry Land' stars Ryan O’Nan ('513 Degrees Fahrenheit'), America Ferrera (TV’s “Ugly Betty,” 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'), Melissa Leo (TV’s “Treme,” 'Welcome to the Rileys'), Jason Ritter (TV’s “The Event,” “Parenthood”) and Wilmer Valderrama ('From Prada To Nada,' TV’s “That 70s Show”) alongside an accomplished supporting cast including June Diane Raphael, Diego Klattenhoff, Evan Jones, Benito Martinez, Ana Claudia Talancòn, Ethan Suplee, and Barry Shabaka Henley. “'The Dry Land' captures the all-to-real struggles faced by our veterans,” said David Rand, Executive Vice President of Home Entertainment. “It is a powerful and emotional film that portrays the effects of war that linger with soldiers returning home to their families and civilian lives.” Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Dry Land' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 9.Posted Fri Oct 1, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Battlestar Galactica: Razor' & 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 4' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]The last standalone releases of the hit sci-fi/drama series will be making the jump to Blu-ray this winter. [/teaser] Universal has just announced 'Battlestar Galactica: Razor' for a Blu-ray release on December 28, and 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 4' (a 6-disc set that includes all 20 episodes and Razor) for January 4. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, and supplements appear to mirror the content found in the 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' box set which includes: deleted scenes, episode commentaries, U-Control features, and more. A detailed listing of the content is available in the complete series review here. There's still no word if Universal plans on releasing the first 10 episodes of the fourth season (4.0) separately, however. Suggested list price is $26.98 for Razor and $89.98 for the box set. You can find the latest specs 'Battlestar Galactica: Razor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 28 and 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 4' under January 4.Posted Thu Sep 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Hulu Plus Coming to the TiVo Premiere[teaser]It's a good 'get' for TiVo, though there's no date set for its inclusion. [/teaser] Last year it seemed like Netflix streaming capabilities were one of the most important features to look for. If a Blu-ray player or set-top box didn't have Netflix, it wasn't worth looking at twice. Now that the movie streaming service is ubiquitous it looks like Hulu may be next. TiVo has announced that Hulu Plus will be coming to TiVo Premier DVRs sometime within the next few months. There's no set date at the moment, but it seems likely that the changeover will occur when Hulu Plus finally comes out of beta. To use Hulu Plus on your TiVo Premier you'll need a Hulu Plus subscription, as you might imagine. It seems like a bit of overkill for new shows, which you could easily record. For older shows though, it might be worth having around. Source: LA News MonitorPosted Thu Sep 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Lost in Translation' Blu-ray Detailed and Delayed[teaser]Full details are in, but the Blu-ray release has been pushed to early January. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal had scheduled 'Lost in Translation' for Blu-ray release on December 7, but now the date has been changed to January 4. The film was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Lost" on Location; Matthew's Best Hit TV; Music video: Kevin Shields, "City Girl"; Deleted scenes; A conversation with Bill Murray and Sofia Coppola; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost in Translation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 4.Posted Thu Sep 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
