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Samsung Gets a Hulu Plus Exclusive Preview[teaser]Hulu Plus is coming to Samsung, starting with a preview of the Hulu Plus service. [/teaser] You won't be able to get the full application yet, but you can download the Hulu Plus application and request an invitation to the Hulu Plus preview – something that's currently exclusive to Samsung HDTVs. Once you receive an invite, you'll get access to the Hulu Plus preview. So what does Hulu Plus get you? We already knew about some of it, like access to older shows and more than just five episodes of new shows. The one thing everyone was hoping for has been announced too. You'll be able to watch your shows in HD. You'll have to shell out $9.99 a month, but it just might be worth it depending on what you watch and what the quality of the HD stream is like.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Triage' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Danis Tanovic's gripping war drama is headed for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] National Entertainment Media says 'Triage' starring Colin Farrell and Christopher Lee is coming to Blu-ray on August 10. The film wasn't released theatrically in the U.S., but was honored at numerous film festivals in 2009. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Interviews, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage. Suggested price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Triage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 10.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV's 24 Hour 3D Channel 'N3D' Launches July 1st[teaser]Content partners have been named, but specific programming is still unannounced. [/teaser] 3D televisions have been selling well, but there's still not much to watch on them. Between the World Cup matches on ESPN3D and the one or two 3D Blu-rays available, you're really limited to what you can watch. But on July 1st, that changes, a little. On the first of the month, DirecTV will be launching a channel called N3D that's got 24 hour 3D content. There's still no word on exactly what shows will be on N3D, but DirecTV has teamed up with Fox Sports, MTV, HD Net, NBC, CBS and plenty of others. There will be documentaries as well as music and dancing programs that were created exclusively for N3D, but prime time sounds like it will be full of more traditional programming. The new channel will officially launch at 9:30am Eastern on July 1st. Source: Multichannel NewsPosted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Maniac' on Blu-ray[teaser]He's a maaaniac, MAAANIAC on the flo... and he'll slice up his victims once mo'... in glorious high-definition just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] Blue Underground will unleash William Lustig's 'Maniac' featuring special effects by the legendary Tom Savini to Blu-ray on October 26. The release is being given a new "pristine" 2k transfer and will apparently include the original uncut and uncensored version of the film. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary: Co-producer/director William Lustig and co-producer Andrew W. Garroni; Audio commentary: William Lustig, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini, editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's assistant Luke Walter; Anna and the Killer: interview with Star Caroline Munro; The Death Dealer: interview with special make-up effects artist Tom Savini; Dark Notes: interview with composer Jay Chattaway; Maniac Men: interview with songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky; Theatrical trailers, TV spots, Radio spots; The Joe Spinell Story; Maniac Publicity; Maniac Controversy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Maniac' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Plus Officially Unveiled[teaser]It's $9.99 a month, it's in HD and it's coming to almost every device you can think of. [/teaser] It's official, Hulu Plus is on the way and it's looking pretty good. To start with, most of the rumors we've heard are true. There are still ads, but there will be less of them. You'll get access to a back catalog of old shows and full season runs of several current shows. You'll be able to get Hulu Plus on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and watch it over WiFi or 3G. You'll also be able to get the service on your Samsung HDTV, including an exclusive preview. This fall, both Vizio and Sony TVs and Blu-ray players will have access to the service. The PS3 is the first game console to get Hulu Plus, and one of the first Blu-ray players, as the service hits PlayStations this July. As for the Xbox 360, it'll get Hulu Plus in early 2011. The service will launch soon, but there's no official date yet. You can sign up for a preview of the new service at Hulu's website. Source: HuluPosted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Special features have been revealed for the Tyler Perry comedy headed for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate says 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' starring Michael Jai White, Janet Jackson, and Tyler Perry is coming to high-definition on August 31. The film is the sequel to the fourth film written and directed by Perry and took in over $60 million at the box office earlier this year. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 31.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tommy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Who's 1975 rock opera will pinball to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Tommy' starring Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, and Jack Nicholson is coming to high-definition on September 7. The film was nominated for two Oscars (Best Actress - Ann-Margret, Best Music/Scoring Original Song Score/Adaptation - Pete Townshend) and three Golden Globes (Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Roger Daltrey, Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy, and Ann-Margret won Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.90. You can find the latest specs for 'Tommy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
NEC Announces a 42 Inch LCD Commercial Display[teaser]A commercial display, the V421 can be arranged in configurations of up to five by five. [/teaser] The V421 might not be aimed at the consumer, but it has plenty of features that certain niche markets would find entirely useful. For starters, it's got a wide range of inputs, including HDMI, DVI-D, S-Video and the increasingly rare 5 BNC. NEC's V421 offers up plenty of automation features too. It can be controlled and monitored remotely, and it can even be set to start up and shut down automatically at specific times. One of the coolest features of the V421 is its ability to scale. You can hook up as many as 25 V421 televisions in a five by five configuration to make one giant display. The V421 is shipping this July at a price of $999. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Four Dragon Dynasty Titles Now Available as Best Buy Exclusives[teaser]A quartet of films originally planned for high-definition release this August are available now, exclusively at Best Buy. [/teaser] As previously reported, Vivendi had announced 'An Empress and the Warriors,' 'Invisible Target,' 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk,' and 'Tai Chi Master' for a Blu-ray release on August 10, but apparently Best Buy has had them in stock since June 15. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'An Empress and the Warriors,' 'Invisible Target,' 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk,' and 'Tai Chi Master' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 15.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Solitary Man' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser] Michael Douglas goes solo in the acclaimed drama headed for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment has just announced 'Solitary Man' for Blu-ray on September 7. A critical favorite during its theatrical run, 'Solitary Man' also stars Mary-Louise Parker ('Weeds') Jenna Fisher ('The Office'), Jesse Eisenberg ('Holy Rollers,' 'Zombieland'), Imogen Poots ('28 Days Later') with Susan Sarandon ('Wall Street II,' 'The Lovely Bones') and Danny DeVito ('It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia') – who Douglas has co-starred in several films with over the years, including 'Romancing the Stone,' 'Jewel of the Nile,' and 'The War of the Roses.' The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Brian Koppelman, Director David Levien and Actor Douglas McGrath; Solitary Man: Alone in a Crowd – Behind the scenes with the cast of Solitary Man; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Solitary Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 09:40 AM PDT by:
