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'Santa Sangre' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Alejandro Jodorowsky's murderous mime will be set loose on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] Severin will be bringing the cult 1990 film 'Santa Sangre' to Blu-ray on January 25. The release will use the restored print of the uncut European version and will include over five hours of supplements. 'Santa Sangre' is a landmark acquisition for us," says Severin co-founder and CEO David Gregory. "Jodorowsky is one of the few true visionaries of cinema, and the opportunity to bring his modern masterpiece back to America is a genuine honor. Our restoration of the film, combined with an unprecedented collection of bonus features, will now introduce this brilliant film to a whole new audience." Specs haven't been revealed yet, but the release will include: Audio commentary by Jodorowsky; Deleted scenes; Documentaries; New on-camera interviews with the majority of the film's cast and crew; Domestic and international trailers; and Coverage of Jodorowsky's forthcoming appearances in New York City during his first- ever American retrospective. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Santa Sangre' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 25.Posted Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Adds Pandora to the Premiere[teaser]The music streaming service is available now, and for free. [/teaser] If your parents taught you anything, it's that you shouldn't watch TV while you're eating dinner. Thanks to the addition of Pandora though, you can still utilize your home theater system while avoiding bad manners. The streaming service is available now for the TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL, nicely rounding out the music streaming side of the system. Pandora fits in nicely with Live 365 and Rhapsody – already available to TiVo users. So next time you're having a classy dinner party you can feel free to turn on the idiot box and scroll over to Pandora to put on some background music. Bonus points if you throw on a Paganini mix while yelling out "Ooh, thems my jams!" Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The critically-acclaimed action/comedy based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's hugely popular graphic novel will rock Blu-ray this November!. [/teaser] Universal Studios has just announced 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' for a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on November 9. In the movie, cutting-edge filmmaker Edgar Wright ('Hot Fuzz,' 'Shaun of the Dead') directs Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad) and an incredible ensemble cast in the story of a charming, unemployed bass player who discovers that in order to date the girl of his dreams, he must first battle her seven super-powered, evil exes. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' slayed critics of every generation with its highly stylized visuals. The New York Times’ A.O. Scott raves “You may want to see it again as soon as it’s over.” Jeremy Smith of “AintItCoolNews” calls the film “Wholly original. There’s never been a movie like it” and Rossiter Drake of the San Francisco Examiner pronounces it a “bold, brilliant spectacle.” 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' is “far and away the funniest movie of the summer,” according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Roger Moore, and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone calls the film “a breathless rush of a movie that jumps off the screen, spins your head around and then stealthily works its way into your heart. It’s a game changer.” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with Director/producer/co-writer Edgar Wright, co-writer Michael Bacall and author Bryan Lee O'Malley; Technical Commentary with director/producer/co-writer Edgar Wright and director of photography Bill Pope; Cast commentary with Michael Cera, Jason Schwartzman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong and Brandon Routh; Cast commentary with Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin and Mark Webber; Trivia track; Deleted and alternate scenes with commentary from Edgar Wright; Scott Pilgrim vs. the Bloopers; Behind-the-scenes photo galleries including Edgar Wright's photo blog; and Galleries: production photos, art galleries and marketing concepts. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: U-Control: Storyboard picture-in-picture; Insider documentaries; Alternate footage: A special look at alternative edits to the film; Pre-production: A look inside the film's pre-production process including storyboards, pre-visualizations, animatics, motion capture tests, rehearsal footage, casting tapes, hair/make-up tests and more; The Music of Scott Pilgrim vs. the world: including four complete music videos and video remixes from legendary DJ Osymyso; Visual effects; Sound work;Adult Swim™: Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation; Scott Pilgrim vs the Censors: TV-safe version; Behind-the-scenes production blogs by Edgar Wright from the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World; Trailers and TV spots; Pocket Blu; and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 9.Posted Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
NuVision Launches High-End 3D TVs[teaser]And yes, you can get that with a mirror finish. [/teaser] NuVision is all about high-end televisions, and that's as clear as ever as the company jumps into 3D. The new FX10 line of Lucidium televisions is slim, LED backlit, and incredibly classy. The FX10 series uses an embedded video processor that creates 240Hz performance, eliminating 3:2 pulldown. It's also packed with Frame Forward Motion tech which smoothes out the picture by doubling frames. Strangely, the FX10 is edge lit, rather than fully back lit. NuVision does boast a TruDimming algorithm that they claim achieves "the highest degree of lighting uniformity," but the lack of full LED lighting is a bit of a disappointment. There's also the possibility of a mirrored finish, which allows you to disguise your television as a large mirror if you feel the need. A 46 inch model will be launching in October at a price of $5,499 along with a $6,999 55 inch model. If you want a mirrored finish on that 55 incher, it'll run a total of $8,499. Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Harsh Times' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The HD DVD exclusive will be harshly timed for a Blu-ray release in December. [/teaser] Vivendi has slated 'Harsh Times' starring Christian Bale and Freddy Rodriguez for Blu-ray on September 7. Check out our HD DVD review here. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Harsh Times' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 7.Posted Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'X-Men Trilogy' + 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Blu-ray $39.49 at Amazon[teaser]Update: The Blu-ray deal of the week just got better! [/teaser] As previously reported, the online retailer is selling 'X-Men Trilogy' + 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' starring Hugh Jackman for a great deal this week, but instead of $47.99 the price has dropped to $39.49 (67% off suggested price). Click here to invite a whole slew of mutants into your home and this offer is in effect from now through September 25.Posted Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
37 Percent of Younger Netflix Subscribers Ditch Cable Says Survey[teaser]The streaming service's popularity could be trouble for the cable industry. [/teaser] We've known for some time that it was happening, but the extent is still a bit of a mystery. People, especially younger folks, are cutting cable. According to a recent survey of younger Netflix subscribers, it could be as high as 37 percent. A survey by a company called Credit Suisse revealed that 30 percent of users between 18 and 24 are substituting Netflix for cable or satellite television. The change was even more prevalent in the bracket one higher, as around 37 percent of those between 25 and 34 are using Netflix in lieu of traditional television. In all, the group surveyed 250 people, which really isn't enough to make sweeping conclusions. It's interesting though, and should be a bit of a kick in the pants to the cable industry. Source: CNBCPosted Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'My Bloody Valentine (2009) - 3D' Blu-ray 3D Best Buy Exclusive[teaser]The horror remake will be slashing up the Blu-ray 3D format exclusively at Best Buy just before Halloween! [/teaser] Lionsgate has announced 'My Bloody Valentine (2009) - 3D' for the Blu-ray 3D format on October 5 only at Best Buy. The film has previously been released on Blu-ray (with the cheap red/blue 3D) and you can check out our full review here. The Blu-ray 3D will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements haven't been revealed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'My Bloody Valentine (2009) - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 5.Posted Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Epson Launches New MovieMate Projectors[teaser]Both sport built-in DVD players and speakers, but only the MovieMate 85HD does high definition. [/teaser] Epson's MovieMate projectors aren't something you'd want sitting in your living room, but they're great for those times when you need something simple and portable. They include built-in DVD players as well as 10 watt speakers. Epson's MovieMate 62 offers a resolution of up to 540p and a lamp that puts out 2,000 lumens. The 85HD pumps 2,500 lumens and is capable of a 720p resolution. Clearly these aren't the top of the line when it comes to projection, but they're not bad when it comes to portability. The one big disappointment is that there doesn't appear to be anything in the way of DVD upscaling in the MovieMate 85HD. It'd be nice to kick those DVDs up to 720p to take advantage of the projector's resolution. Both projectors will be available later this month. The MovieMate 62 will run you $649 while the 85HD comes in at $899. Source: Projector CentralPosted Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Vampire Circus' Announced & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1972 Hammer Films Production will bring the traveling carnival to Blu-ray. [/teaser] Synapse Films has announced their first Blu-ray release will be 'Vampire Circus' sometime in December. The film is about a roaming circus of vampires in the 19th century and is directed by Robert Young. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus: all-new documentary featuring interviews with filmmaker Joe Dante, Hammer documentarian Ted Newsom, Video Watchdog editor/author Tim Lucas, author/film historian Philip Nutman and David Prowse; Gallery of Grotesqueries: A Brief History of Circus Horrors: retrospective featurette; Visiting the House of Hammer: Britain's Legendary Horror Magazine retrospective on the popular British publication featuring Nutman; Vampire Circus interactive comic book, featuring artwork by Brian Bolland; Poster and stills gallery; and original theatrical trailer. The release also appears to be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Vampire Circus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
