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'House Broken' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The independent comedy starring Danny DeVito is coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'House Broken' is headed for high-definition on March 30. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You can find the latest specs for 'House Broken' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 30.Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Astro Boy' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The CGI animated feature based on the hit anime series will blast off in high-definition this March. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment noted 'Astro Boy' featuring the voice talents of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, and Nicolas Cage will have a Blu-ray release on March 16. Specs and supplements still haven't been revealed yet, but list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Astro Boy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 16.Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
"Build Your Blu-ray Collection" Sale at Amazon[teaser]Save up to a whopping 60 Percent on a huge selection of select Blu-ray titles. [/teaser] Now through January 4, Amazon is running a massive sale with some great bargains. Some highlights include 'Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season' for $14.99, 'Fight Club' for $15.99, and more! click here to browse the sale at Amazon!Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Sopranos: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray $29.99 at Amazon[teaser]See how the phenomenon began in high-definition for under $30.[/teaser] Amazon is now selling 'The Sopranos: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray for only $29.99 (57% off suggested retail price). Click here to order your copy of the hit HBO drama today!Posted Thu Dec 24, 2009 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Mad Men: Season Three' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the hit award-winning series will be released on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has announced 'Mad Men: Season Three' for high-definition on March 23. Specs still haven't been revealed, but supplements will include: Feature-length audio commentaries with cast and crew; "Medgar Evers: The Patriarch. The Activist. The Hero": this documentary explores the intimate details of the life of a Civil Rights Pioneer who believed in a better way of life for all through equality and the end of segregation; "Up In Smoke": a visual depiction of the juxtaposition between the world of advertising and big tobacco, during the 40s, 50s, early 60s and today; "We Shall Overcome: The March on Washington": Dr. King's speech accompanied by images detailing the historical moment when over 250,000 people came together for the March on Washington; "Mad Men Illustrated": Dyna Moe invites you to scroll through the slightly "animated" photo gallery of the Mad Men Illustrations accompanied with commentary from the illustrator extraordinaire; "Flashback 1963": An interactive look at the events and themes that defined the year. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Men: Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 23.Posted Thu Dec 24, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Band of Brothers' Blu-ray $37.49 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has another must-own HBO box set for a fantastic price.[/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Band of Brothers' on Blu-ray for only $37.49 (63% off suggested retail price). If you haven't already done so, click here to add this award-winning miniseries to your collection.Posted Thu Dec 24, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Pushing Daisies: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon is selling 'Pushing Daisies: The Complete Second Season' on Blu-ray for under $15. [/teaser] Now you can own the second season of this quirky comedy series for $14.99 (70% off suggested list price). Click here to scoop this one up for your high-definition collection.Posted Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The box office bomb based on the series of books by Darren Shan will rise from the dead on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In another early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed 'Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant' starring John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia, and Salma Hayek will be coming to Blu-ray on February 23. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements haven't been revealed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still unconfirmed. You can find the latest specs for 'Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.Posted Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Loud Commercial Bill Passes House, on to Senate[teaser]The disparity between the audio output of television shows and commercials is soon to be cleared up, if the bill is able to pass through the US Senate. [/teaser] Television commercials are an accepted nuisance. We pay for the cable, and then pay for the content by watching advertising. Advertisers are eager to grab and keep your attention though, and that means resorting to the usual bag of tricks: sexy people, huge crane shots, and by being louder than everything else. While certainly there have been measures taken to limit the loudness of commercials, the problem really isn’t how loud the commercials are. The problem is that regardless of the limitations set up, commercials are often louder than the TV show they’re advertising on. Viewers have to turn down their volume, mute their set – as the FCC suggests – or simply skip commercials using a DVR. The CALM bill, which has now passed the House of Representatives and is on to the Senate, aims to end the problem once and for all. "This problem has existed for more than 50 years, but no one has properly addressed it," said Carolina’s Representative Anna Eshoo. "Under the CALM Act, consumers will no longer have to dive for the mute button." The bill was introduced into the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (with a name like Whitehouse, going into politics seems the only logical choice) on December 8th, and if passed, will allow advertisers a year to adjust to the new regulations. Source: Anna EshooPosted Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Oppo Announces New Lower Priced Blu-ray Player[teaser]A new, less expensive Blu-ray player is coming in 2010 from Oppo, but just what that means is up for interpretation. [/teaser] There’s a good chance that Oppo is a brand you’ve become familiar with in the last year or so, and you wouldn’t be alone. It’s a newer company, and up until 2009’s CES, they made some very good products, but nothing that compared to the BDP-83 in terms of balancing cost and function. The quick loading Blu-ray player made Oppo a favorite of tech sites and readers alike. Oppo is certainly under some pressure to match their offerings from last year, and based on a recent statement, they’re aiming at an even lower price point. The announcement came from their official Twitter account which states. ”We will be announcing a lower-cost Blu-ray player in early January 2010. Visit www.oppodigital.com around that time to learn more.” Speculation as to the price point and functionality has been running rampant, but the most common answer for the former detail is $299. As far as functionality goes, the BDP-83 was more than just a high quality Blu-ray player; it also handled things like DVD Audio and SACD. Expect the new player to focus more strictly on video and a bit less on audio. No details are official yet, but we’ll be hearing more in early January, which just happens to coincide with CES. Source: Oppo (via Twitter)Posted Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM PST by:
