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Sharp’s AQUOS LE820 Gets DivX Certified[teaser]The Quattron TVs just got a bit more attractive. [/teaser] You’ve heard plenty about Sharp’s new Quattron televisions by now. They add a fourth color - yellow - to the spectrum, which allows for richer colors and more accurate pictures. I saw the technology at CES and it looked great, but it was hard to tell if it looked better. Without two otherwise similar TVs showing the same source material, it’s hard to tell. Sure, the Caribbean beach footage on Sharp’s TVs looked more colorful than 'The Dark Knight' demo on Sony’s, but that’s not saying much. Still, the LE820 just got a little more attractive with the addition of DivX certification. It’s the first set from Sharp to have it, though it’s not a new feature for HDTVs. Sharp’s new TVs will play not only DivX files but DivX HD files. A bit of added functionality never hurts, and DivX certification means that the LE820 has been tested and found acceptable. Source: Nexus 404Posted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Enter the 'In My Perfect World' Contest![teaser]In celebration of the release of Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones', tell Paramount what makes your perfect world and you could win the film on DVD and more! [/teaser] Between now and April 25, one winner will be randomly selected each day from all entrants to receive a copy of 'The Lovely Bones' on DVD, while the grand prize winner will receive a digital camera and photo printer! Simply visit https://www.lovelybonessweeps.com and fill out the form, and don't forget to provide a statement of what would be in your own perfect world. 'The Lovely Bones' star Rose McIver who plays “Lindsey Salmon” says, “My perfect world would be one where diversity is celebrated, change is embraced and resources are shared. And where everyone wears patchwork pants and cryptic crosswords are in the education curriculum." The contest is open to U.S. residents only. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lovely Bones' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 20.Posted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
StreamTV Might be the Future – Available for Pre-order Now[teaser]It’s got a 500GB hard drive, a built in Blu-ray player, and glasses free 3D. And we’re really hoping it’s real. [/teaser] Here’s a puzzler. Amazon has put up pre-order information for something called StreamTV. There are three models online, two that offer glasses-free 3D and one that’s not 3D capable. All three models claim to have a Super Blu-ray player built in, which I’m guessing just means that they can handle 3D Blu-rays. They also state that glasses aren’t required for 3D content, which would be a nice change. Additionally, all three models have browsing capabilities “using Entertainment Portal.” They also, apparently, come with a remote, a game controller, a wireless keyboard with a built-in mouse and a camera. The 3D versions are unsurprisingly expensive; $5,999 for 42 inches of screen. The most exciting listing is the 55” model. It still sports the 500GB hard drive, video conferencing and net browsing capabilities of the others, but without 3D it’s got a nice low price of $2,299. If StreamTV is real, it could be a great option for TV buyers. It would also put a lot of pressure on Toshiba to prove that the CELL is better, and to price it more competitively. We should find out more soon. The StreamTV is set to release May 7th. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]Pick up Nicolas Cage and Val Kilmer's comeback film for a great price![/teaser] The online retailer is selling Werner Herzog's 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' for just $14.99 (50% off suggested list price). Click here to be linked to the offer and cash in on this deal while the price is hot!Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 03:35 PM PDT by: -
Universal Wants YOU To Choose Their Next Catalog Blu-ray Title![teaser]Pick your favorite of 10 classic titles, and receive a $5 coupon to use towards a Universal Blu-ray. [/teaser] Universal Studios Home Entertainment has launched a poll to choose their next catalog Blu-ray in celebration of reaching the 100,000 fan milestone on their Facebook page. The movies up for consideration are: Back to the Future Backdraft The Big Lebowski The Blues Brothers The Breakfast Club Fast Times at Ridgemont High Lost in Translation Meet the Parents National Lampoon's Animal House Psycho Click here to have your voice heard! Note that you'll need to become a fan of Universal to vote, and the promotion (which is U.S. only) expires on May 30.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Sales Still Booming[teaser]Sales of Blu-ray Discs are up again; almost double those of last year. [/teaser] Another week, another sales record. While DVD sales are down 10 percent from last year, Blu-ray sales are up to $45 million. That’s 89.17 percent over last year’s numbers; nearly twice the amount as last year. Blu-rays still don’t make up the bulk of sales, but they account for an impressive 16 percent. DVD revenue still sits at an impressive $236.73 million. One area of note is that the increase in Blu-ray sales didn’t make up for the decrease in DVD sales. Packaged media in general was down 2.27 percent. We’re past the format wars and past the “Will Blu-ray survive?” phase, so it’s hard to get really excited about sales numbers. There’s no one around nay-saying, so all we can really do is sit back and rest comfortably in the fact that more and more people are enjoying real high definition content. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Babs Returns to Blu-ray[teaser]Barbra Streisand's first club performance in 48 years is headed for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Columbia will be releasing 'One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard – September 26, 2009' for a high-definition release on May 4. The intimate concert's release will coincide with her new jazz album, Love is the Answer. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include a feature on the club and its owner, Lorraine Gordon. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard – September 26, 2009' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
People of Lava’s ‘Scandinavia’ HDTV Packs Android[teaser]Yes, there’s an Android TV coming to the market. Yes, there’s also a company called ‘People of Lava.’ [/teaser] You’ve got to hand it to Sweden. It’s a relatively small country with a lot to offer. It was the home of Ingmar Bergman, ABBA, and even Tor Johnson. Gothenburg, Sweden was the birthplace of the melodic death metal made famous(ish) by Dark Tranquility, At The Gates and InFlames. It’s also the country that gave us IKEA, Skype, and delightful candy fish. The latest from Sweden is a television from the company People of Lava. It’s an odd name, but it’s also a bit of an odd set. It’s a fully LED backlit LCD display powered by Android technology. It’s got a great design, and hides cords beautifully. They call this set the Scandinavia. It will initially launch in a 42” size for a price somewhere between $2,500 and $3,250 chock full of open source goodness. The Scandinavia will have access to Facebook, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube right off the bat, but since anyone can make Android apps, expect it to fill up fast. The television launches in September for Swedish customers. There’s no word on a US release yet, but hopefully we’ll see something similar in the near future. Source: People of LavaPosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Undisputed III: Redemption' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Prisoners fight for freedom in an underground high-definition fighting syndicate this June. [/teaser] Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema has revealed 'Undisputed III: Redemption' is bound for Blu-ray on June 1. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement announced thus far is a DVD/Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Undisputed III: Redemption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 1.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Media Decor Releases Razor-2 Moving Art Frames[teaser]Want to hide your television under a work of art? Media Decor’s got you covered. [/teaser] If you’ve got a TV, you know the last thing you want to do is look at it, right? Well Media Decor’s got the hookup. The Razor-2 Moving Art frames – compatible with televisions from 43 inches up to 120 inches – can cover your television with a work of art. The company has over 2,500 works of art to choose from, including George Seurat’s ‘A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte’. You know, the one from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’ A quick perusal of the site didn’t reveal any dogs playing poker, but it’s almost certainly in there. The Razor-2 is slim, and the art can be retracted with the push of a button, or via a remote. You can pick from a variety of frames and art selections, and you can even be sent a blank canvas to add your own art. Media Decor’s Razor-2 frames are now shipping. MSRP ranges between $4,610 and $16,490 depending on the size of your screen. Source: Media Decor via eCousticsPosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
