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'Salt' Hitting Blu-ray[teaser]Angelina Jolie's action-packed thriller will be spying on high-definition in December! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Pictures has revealed 'Salt' co-starring Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor is planned for Blu-ray release on December 7. The Blu-ray will bring both the unrated and theatrical versions of the film presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and supplements will include: Filmmakers' Commentary, Unrated Filmmakers' Commentary, Unrated Extended Filmmakers' Commentary, The Ultimate Female Action Hero, Spy Disguise: The Looks of Evelyn Salt, and "The Treatment" Radio Interview with Phillip Noyce. Blu-ray exclusive features include: The Real Agents, The Modern Master of the Political Thriller: Phillip Noyce, False Identity: Creating A New Reality, SALT: Declassified, Spy Cam: Picture-in-Picture, and movieIQ. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Salt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 7.Posted Wed Sep 29, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Runco Announces Customizable Vistage Plasmas[teaser]They're almost certainly great looking TVs, but the option of a custom back panel leaves us scratching our heads. [/teaser] Runco's not a name that's commonly associated with TVs. You think Runco and you think luxury projectors – unless you're confusing Runco with Ronco, in which case you think of rotisseries and flavor injectors being hocked on TV. Runco's new plasmas boast solid glass fronts, which give them a fantastic aesthetic and an Emissive Cell Structure that creates a brighter picture with a wider viewing angle. They're 3D ready, they offer impressive black levels and they're nice and slim, at 1.7 inches. The Vistage line is classy looking, even luxurious. That's why it's hard to figure out the customizable rear panel, which is anything but. Want a woodgrain panel attached to the back of your TV? How about a college sports team logo? You can do it. We just wouldn't recommend it. Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Sep 29, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Broadway goes BIG on DVD and Blu-ray this November for Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' directed by Lonny Price and hosted by David Hyde Pierce is coming to Blu-ray on November 16. The cast, with a treasury of Tony® Awards among them, delight in performing classic as well as less often heard gems from Sondheim’s many Broadway shows. Joanna Gleason and Chip Zien reunite from Into the Woods, Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin perform chilling pieces from Sunday in the Park with George and Patti Lupone, George Hearn and Michael Cerveris team together for a special take on their Sweeney Todd showstoppers, among many others. The “Beautiful Girls” sextet of performances alone is reason enough to collect this offering. Performances include: "America" (Dancers, West Side Story) "Something’s Coming" (Alexander Gemingnani, West Side Story) "We’re Gonna Be Alright" (Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Do I Hear a Waltz?) "Don’t Laugh" (Victoria Clark, Hot Spot) "Johanna"(Nathan Gunn, Sweeney Todd) "You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow" and "Love Will See Us Through" (Matt Cavenaugh, Jenn Colella, Laura Osnes, Bobby Steggert, Follies) "Too Many Mornings" (Nathan Gunn, Audra McDonald, Follies) "The Road You Didn’t Take" (John McMartin, Follies) "It Takes Two" (Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Into the Woods) "Growing Up" (Jim Walton, Merrily We Roll Along) "Finishing the Hat" (Mandy Patinkin, Sunday in the Park with George) "Move On" (Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Sunday in the Park with George) "Pretty Women" (Michael Cerveris, George Hearn, Sweeney Todd) "A Little Priest" (Michael Cerveris, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd) “Theme from ‘Reds’” with Pas De Deux (NY Philharmonic, ABT Dancers Maria Riccetto and Blaine Hoven) "So Many People" (Laura Benanti, Saturday Night) "Beautiful Girls" (David Hyde Pierce) "Ladies Who Lunch" (Patti LuPone, Company) "Losing My Mind" (Marin Mazzie– Follies) "The Glamorous Life" (Audra McDonald, A Little Night Music) "Could I Leave You" (Donna Murphy, Follies) "Not a Day Goes By" (Bernadette Peters, Merrily We Roll Along) "I’m Still Here" (Elaine Stritch, Follies) "Sunday" (Broadway Chorus, Sunday in the Park with George) "Happy Birthday" (All Cast). In addition, Image has also recently released, through PS Classics, the original Broadway cast recording of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams and Tom Wopat in a lavish 2-CD set. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been revealed so far. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 16.Posted Wed Sep 29, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Dr. Strangelove' Blu-ray $12.99 at Amazon[teaser]The must-own comedy in high-def is nearly fifty percent off! [/teaser] The online retailer has reduced the price of 'Dr. Strangelove' starring Peter Sellers and George C. Scott to only $12.99 (48% off the suggested list price). Click here to learn how to stop worrying and love the bomb!Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 01:10 PM PDT by: -
'Echo - An Elephant to Remember' & 'A Murder of Crows' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]PBS slates up two nature documentaries for high-definition release this winter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS says 'Nature: Echo - An Elephant to Remember' will hit Blu-ray on December 7, while 'Nature: A Murder of Crows' will be available on January 11. There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but suggested list price for 'Echo' is $24.99. 'A Murder of Crows' is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nature: Echo - An Elephant to Remember' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 7 and 'Nature: A Murder of Crows' indexed under January 11.Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
Epson Unveils Seven New HD Projectors[teaser]At the top is a projector capable of a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. [/teaser] This weekend was a great one for folks who love new gear. Rather than seeing an announcement about a single new piece of hardware, we got to see mass press releases like the one from Epson. They announced not one, not two, not three, but seven new projectors!! At the high end is the PowerLite Pro Cinema 61000, a projector capable of a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. That may not sound as impressive when compared to an LED backlit LCD screen, but in a projector that's a number worth mentioning. The Pro Cinema 31000 and Home Cinema 21000 use the same 3LCD Reflective technology as the 61000 but are only capable of dynamic contrasts of 500,000:1. Epson's Pro Cinema 9350 and 9700 UB boast ratios of 50,000:1 and 200,000:1 respectively and are made specifically for the custom installer market. The PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 and 8700 are made for those looking for affordable projectors and come in at less than $1,300 for the 8350 and under $2,200 for the 8700. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
WB Announces 'Ben 10: Ultimate Alien - Volume 1' for Blu-ray[teaser]The Cartoon Network's all-new animated series is coming to high-definition in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has announced 'Ben 10: Ultimate Alien - Volume 1' for Blu-ray on January 11. The release will be a two-disc set and will contain the first 10 episodes of the series. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Ultimate Alien Database and The Making of the Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Video Game. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ben 10: Ultimate Alien - Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 11.Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
MartinLogan Debuts the Affordable ESL Loudspeaker[teaser]The ElectroMotion ESL is designed to set a benchmark for price versus performance. [/teaser] You've seen them online and in high end electronic stores and, let's face it, they're incredibly cool. MartinLogan's electrostatic loudspeakers are unique and always turn the heads of people new to higher end speakers. The new ElectroMotion ESL loudspeaker comes in at a fairly low price – under $2,000 a pair – but sports many of the features of the high end models. In fact, the folks at MartinLogan say that they should be thought of less as entry-level speakers and more as mini-flagship models. The EM-ESL speakers feature a 34 inch XStat electrostatic transducer, an 8 inch fiber cone woofer and will be hitting stores in March at a price of $1,995 a pair. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Music from the Twilight Saga - Videos and Performances: Volume 1' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The music from the first three films will be getting a Blu-ray release this December. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment is planning to bring 'Music from the Twilight Saga - Videos and Performances: Volume 1' to Blu-ray on December 4. This unprecedented release features a collection of music videos and live performances from bands featured on the chart topping soundtracks from The Twilight Saga: 'Twilight,' 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse.' Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Music from the Twilight Saga - Videos and Performances: Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Family Guy: Star Wars Trilogy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The entire intergalactic saga from the twisted mind of Seth MacFarlane will make a great gift this holiday season! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Family Guy: Star Wars Trilogy' on Blu-ray on December 21. The release will include 'Family Guy: Blue Harvest' (for the first time on Blu-ray), the previously released 'Family Guy: Something Something Something Dark Side' and the final entry (also available separately on the same date), 'Family Guy: It's A Trap!' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Family Guy: Star Wars Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 21.Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
