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YouTube Adds Support for 4K Resolution[teaser]It doesn't work terribly well, and most people don't have the bandwidth or monitor resolution to handle it, but future-proofing couldn't hurt. [/teaser] It may not be the most practical feature now, but we might really appreciate it in the next five or ten years. YouTube, the video sharing website best known as the place you can go to see someone get hit in the groin, has upgraded to be fully compatible with 4K resolution. You've got to appreciate a bit of future-proofing, right? There are a few sample videos up now, but you'll need a hell of a connection to make them work, and to get the true benefit you'll need a monitor that can handle the resolution. If you swing on over to YouTube and check out the sample videos, you'll want to select "original resolution" on the selection bar. Then wait for it to load up and hope your rig can handle it. Source: YouTubePosted Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Christmas Classics Gift Set' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]More holiday favorites are coming to Blu-ray this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Music has announced a 'Christmas Classics Gift Set' for high-definition on October 12. The release includes 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' (1964), 'Frosty the Snowman, 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town,' and 'Frosty Returns.' Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set will be $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Christmas Classics Gift Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 12.Posted Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Cable Companies Considering Packages With Fewer Channels and Lower Prices[teaser]With alternatives like Netflix and Hulu on the rise, cable companies may be rethinking their strategies. [/teaser] Until recently, there have really only been two options for watching channels outside the broadcast range. You could get satellite or you could get cable. Either way it's the same basic principle. You pay monthly for more channels than you could ever watch. "It would be a good thing," said Glen Britt, CEO of Time Warner, "if we could all figure out a way to have one or more smaller packages that would be attractive to people who can't afford bigger ones." It's hard to disagree with that. Few people actually need or want all the channels that come with basic packages – packages that are scaling up to $80 a month in some places. What he didn't talk about though, was "a la carte" programming, which was a hot issue a few years back, but hasn't gotten much talk recently. Giving customers the option to pick the channels that are important to them could be a great way to cut costs while maintaining viewership. As far as the measures Britt mentioned though, he says that if it happens it won't be any time soon. "Talks are happening at some level," he said, "but not too seriously." Source: ReutersPosted Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Experiment (2010)' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Paul Scheuring's ('Prison Break') remake of the 2001 German film will go direct-to-video this September (without passing Go or collecting $200) . [/teaser] Sony has announced 'The Experiment (2010)' starring Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker for a Blu-ray release on September 21. The psychological thriller is about an experiment simulating prison life that goes horribly wrong and also stars Cam Giganet and Maggie Grace. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set will be $30.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Experiment (2010)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 21.Posted Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' Blu-ray Rumored for September[teaser]See Jake Gyllenhaal jump, tumble, leap, somersault, duck, cover, parry, spring, bounce, pounce, swerve, vault, vamp, and more on Blu-ray as early as September! [/teaser] According to early retailer reports, it appears Disney/Buena Vista is planning to release 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' on Blu-ray on September 14. The action/adventure also stars Alfred Molina and Sir Ben Kingsley and is based on the popular video game. The release will also apparently be available in a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed, but as always we'll be sure to keep you posted with any new developments. You can find the latest specs for both editions of 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're tentatively indexed under September 14.Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 04:55 PM PDT by: -
'Triple Dog' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]We triple dog dare you to check out this Blu-ray come September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing Pascal Franchot's teen thriller 'Triple Dog' starring Brittany Robertson, Scout Taylor Compton, Janel Parrish, and Nolan Funk for Blu-ray on September 21. “'Triple Dog' is a film about teen exploration that deals with peer pressure, learning how to fit in and the lessons learned along that journey – where making choices, good or bad, will affect your life forever,” said Director Pascal Franchot. “Through a game of dare, 'Triple Dog' takes six teenage girls on an unexpected adventure where each girl discovers more about life than they ever imagined.” Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include interviews, deleted scenes, a photo gallery, and trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Triple Dog' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 21.Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'American Beauty' Blu-ray Officially Announced[teaser]The five time Oscar winner will be released on Blu-ray in September as part of Paramount's Sapphire Series. [/teaser] Paramount is preparing to release Sam Mendes' 'American Beauty' starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Thora Birch on Blu-ray on September 21. As previously reported, the title showed up on the Canadian branch of Amazon a few weeks ago, but there has been no official U.S. release confirmation until now. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director Sam Mendes and screenwriter Alan Ball; American Beauty – Look Closer...; Storyboard presentation with Sam Mendes and director of photography Conrad L. Hall; and two theatrical trailers. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'American Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 21.Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Does the 'Boogie Woogie'[teaser]Beauty is in the eye of Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI says Duncan Ward's 'Boogie Woogie' is coming to high-definition on September 14. The comic romp features an all-star cast including Heather Graham, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Seyfried, Alan Cumming, Christopher Lee, and Danny Huston. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Boogie Woogie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 14.Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Score' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Swingers place a frisky bet on high-definition this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, independent company Cult Epics has announced their first Blu-ray release will be Radley Metzger's 'Score' starring Claire Wilbur, Calvin Culver, Lynn Lowry, and Gerald Grant on October 26. The Blu-ray release will feature both the theatrical and unrated cuts of this erotic cult classic. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with Michael Bowen and Radley Metzger; On the set of The Score – A 25 minute featurette with Claire Wilbur, Lynn Lowry, Cal Culver and Radley Metzger; Keeping Score with Lynn Lowry – A 20 minute new interview; and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Score' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 26.Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Premiere Gets Another Performance Update[teaser]The promised Pandora music service is still nowhere to be found. [/teaser] Letting your friends know about the burger you just ate is one of the many uses of Twitter. In a more practical sense, it's a fantastic way to get information. Thanks to tweets between a few frustrated customers and Tivo's VP of User Experience Margret Schmidt, we've now got a release date estimate for the next TiVo Premiere update. In response to a customer complaining of the system freezing up, Margaret said "I suggest a reboot for now," adding that they "anticipate releasing an update in the next two weeks." That was on June 28th, after a similar answer on June 21st. So it sounds like we can expect an update that will boost performance and increase stability of TiVo's new hardware sometime in mid July. As far as the Pandora service – which was promised at launch – there's no word yet. Source: Zat's Not FunnyPosted Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
