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'The Interview' MSRP Correction and Blu-ray Features Detailed[teaser]The controversial comedy coming to Blu-ray has been detailed and will arrive in a "Freedom Edition" next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Interview' on Blu-ray and the preliminary release date is February 17. In the action-comedy The Interview, Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) run the popular celebrity tabloid TV show "Skylark Tonight." When they discover that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is a fan of the show, they land an interview with him in an attempt to legitimize themselves as journalists. As Dave and Aaron prepare to travel to Pyongyang, their plans change when the CIA recruits them, perhaps the two least-qualified men imaginable, to assassinate Kim Jong-un. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and 90 minutes of bonus features including: behind-the-scenes featurettes, blooper reel and 'line-o-ramas', commentary by creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and a TV Special. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is now $34.99 (Amazon's $19.99 listing must've been a mistake). You can find the latest specs for 'The Interview' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 15, 2015 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Cole Porter's 'Kiss Me Kate' Comes to Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The upcoming Blu-ray release of the classic 1953 musical arrives in stores this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is set to release 'Kiss Me Kate' on Blu-ray 3D (2D included) on March 3. 'Kiss Me Kate', one of the jewels in the Warner library, joins 'Dial M For Murder' and 'House of Wax' as the third restoration by Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) of films originally shot in 3D. Based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, 'Kiss Me Kate' was first a hit Broadway production, sweeping the 1949 Tony Awards in six categories, including the first Tony presented for Best Musical. It ran from 1948 to 1951 and was Cole Porter’s only Broadway show to play more than 1,000 performances. 'Kiss Me Kate' (1953) was brought to the screen by a team of M-G-M veterans -- producer Jack Cummings (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Lovely to Look At), screenplay writer Dorothy Kingsley (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and director George Sidney (Showboat, Anchors Aweigh, Annie Get Your Gun). Legendary Hermes Pan choreographed the film’s electrifying dances. Pan also allowed co-star Bob Fosse to add his own choreography to the climactic “From This Moment On’ number, in which he appears with Carol Haney. Fosse has acknowledged his work on the film as his big break and the turning point of his legendary career. The film version, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture (Saul Chaplin and André Previn), is brimming with classic Porter hits such as "Why Can't You Behave?," "Wunderbar," "So in Love," "Too Darn Hot," "Always True to You in My Fashion," and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare." “From This Moment On,” originally written by Porter for another show before it was ultimately discarded, was added to the 'Kiss Me Kate' film score and ended up becoming a smash hit. The remastered 'Kiss Me Kate' will include uncompressed DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround remixed from original recording stems and magnetic masters and will now be presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1:75:1. Bonus material includes vintage documentaries, shorts, cartoons and the theatrical trailer. The 2D version of the film is also included. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Kiss Me Kate' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 15, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Way He Looks' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Portuguese coming-of-age drama is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Strand Releasing will be bringing 'The Way He Looks' to Blu-ray on March 17. Set against the music of Belle and Sebastian, Daniel Ribeiro's coming of age tale, THE WAY HE LOOKS is a fun and tender story about friendship and the complications of young love. Leo is a blind teenager who's fed up with his overprotective mother and the bullies at school. Looking to assert his independence, he decides to study abroad to the dismay of his best friend, Giovana. When Gabriel, the new kid in town, teams with Leo on a school project, new feelings blossom in him that make him reconsider his plans. Meanwhile, Giovana, grows jealous of this new found companionship as tensions mount between her and Leo. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind-the-Scenes, Deleted Scenes, Interview with Cast and Crew, Short Film: I Don't Want To Go Back Alone, and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $32.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Way He Looks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante's 'The Legend of Korra - Book Four: Balance' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The final season of the acclaimed animated series is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Nickelodeon and Paramount are preparing to release 'The Legend of Korra - Book Four: Balance' on Blu-ray on March 10. To save the world, Avatar Korra (Janet Varney) endured her most intense battle yet. Now broken and bruised, Korra begins a journey of self-discovery and survival as the strong prey upon the weak. When an aggressive military force rises up led by the power hungry Kuvira (Zelda Williams), the fate of the Earth Kingdom hangs in the balance and only the Avatar and her friends and fellow warriors -- Mako (David Faustino), Bolin (P.J. Byrne), Asami (Seychelle Gabriel), Tenzin (J.K. Simmons), Lin Beifong (Mindy Sterling) and Jinora (Kiernan Shipka) -- can set things right. The Blu-ray will feature 1080i video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include Audio Commentaries (Standard and BD Exclusive Tracks), as well as Blu-ray exclusive The Legend of Puppetbender Presents "The Making of a Legend: The Untold Story - Part Il", and Legend of Korra New York Comic-Con Panel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Legend of Korra - Book Four: Balance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 15, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Lee Jeong-beom's Action-Packed 'No Tears for the Dead' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Korean crime/thriller hit will target Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, CJ Entertainment will be releasing 'No Tears for the Dead' on Blu-ray on February 17. Abandoned by his mother shortly after immigrating to America, Gon (JANG Dong-gun) is raised by the mafia and grows up to become a cold-blooded hit man. Though usually flawless in taking out his targets, Gon makes a terrible mistake of killing an innocent young girl. A flood of guilt takes over his life and the situation becomes worse when his boss assigns him the job of killing the young girl's mother. Gon's new target, Mogyeong (KIM Min-hee), is a risk manager at an investment firm and has buried herself in work to bury her grief. She is completely unaware of her role at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy. Finally, she meets the man who wants to tell her the truth behind the death of her child. Blu-ray exclusives include: Deleted Scenes, Brian Tee Interview, Character Spot: Mogyeong, Character Spot: Gon, Behind the Scene, and Action Highlights. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: The Making of No Tears for the Dead" featurette and Director's Commentary. You can find the latest specs for 'No Tears for the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 17.Posted Thu Jan 15, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Offers Super Bowl Sale for LG & Samsung TVs, including 4K & OLED Models up to 48 Percent Off![teaser]The online retailer's special Big Game discounts are now live! [/teaser] Just in time for the upcoming Super Bowl, Amazon has launched a series of limited time deals on Samsung and LG displays. The lineup of discounted TVs includes HD, Ultra HD, and OLED models. The promotion began on January 18, and customers can purchase or pre-order the TVs for their special sale prices now! LG 1080p LED HDTVs LG 55LB5900 55-Inch 1080p HDTV - $599 (40 percent off). LG 55LB6300 55-Inch 1080p 3D HDTV - $799 (39 percent off). LG 55LB7200 55-Inch 1080p 3D HDTV - $849 (47 percent off). LG 70LB7100 70-Inch 1080p 3D HDTV - $1,999 (36 percent off). LG 1080p OLED HDTVs LG 55EC9300 55-Inch 1080p OLED 3D HDTV - $2,999 (25 percent off). LG 4K Ultra HD TVs LG 40UB8000 40-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - $699 (42 percent off). LG 55UB8200 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - $1,199 (45 percent off). LG 65UB9200 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - $1,959 (48 percent off). LG 79UB9800 79-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $5,528 (45 percent off). LG 89UB9800 89-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $8,999 (44 percent off). Samsung 1080p LED HDTVs Samsung UN60H7150 60-Inch 1080p 3D HDTV - $1,498 (32 percent off). Samsung UN65H7150 65-Inch 1080p 3D HDTV - $1,798 (33 percent off). Samsung 4K Ultra HD TVs Samsung UN55HU6950 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - $1,298 (35 percent off). Samsung UN55HU7250 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - $1,498 (32 percent off). Samsung UN60HU8550 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $2,298 (34 percent off). Samsung UN65HU8550 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $2,998 (25 percent off). Samsung UN65HU9000 Curved 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $3,998 (20 percent off). Samsung UN78HU9000 Curved 78-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - $6,998 (13 percent off). Discount pricing is now live for all of the listed TVs. The sale ends for selected models on January 31, and for the remaining models on February 7. TVs purchased through this promotion will ship on or after January 18, and credit cards will not be charged until the discount start date of January 18.Posted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 08:00 PM PST by: -
DTS:X Object-Based Audio Codec Will Offer Dialogue Control Feature[teaser]The upcoming audio tech will give users full control over the volume of dialogue in content. [/teaser] At CES last week, DTS showed off demos of its new DTS:X codec. Among the features highlighted, the company showed off the audio technology's Dialogue Control feature. Much like Dolby's Atmos codec, DTS:X uses object-based mixing which allows each sound to be mixed as an individual element in the overall track. This lifts away previous limitations related to channel-based mixing, creating a truly immersive soundscape that can be scaled to a variety of speaker setups, including ones with overheard sound. In addition, DTS has also revealed a special Dialogue Control feature. Since speech exists as its own separate audio object on DTS:X tracks, customers now have the option to completely isolate dialogue, allowing users to adjust the volume of speech without changing the levels for other sound effects. DTS:X is scheduled to launch in March. More details will be announced at that time, but several manufacturers including Anthem, Denon, Integra, Krell, Marantz, McIntosh, Onkyo, Outlaw Audio, Pioneer, Steinway Lyngdorf, Theta Digital, Trinnov Audio, and Yamaha have already signed on to release products that support the codec. Source: Engadget, DTSPosted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
Google Set to Test Project Ara Modular Smartphones in Puerto Rico[teaser]The new technology will allow customers to mix and match smartphone components. [/teaser] Google has announced plans to launch a market pilot for its Project Ara smartphones. The test will run in Puerto Rico later this year. Project Ara lets consumers create their own custom smartphones using interchangeable parts. Instead of purchasing a pre-built handset with fixed specs, customers can buy an Ara smartphone frame and individual modular components for the screen, camera, speakers, processor and other hardware. This allows users to completely customize their phones with parts from different manufacturers. Likewise, it makes future upgrades a breeze as buyers can simply swap out individual parts for new hardware later on. The device is currently still in development, but Google hopes that its upcoming prototype, dubbed the Spiral 3, will be able to rival a high-end traditional smartphone while offering support for 20-30 modules. An exact date for the company's Puerto Rico market pilot has not been announced. The test run will help Google prepare for a full global Project Ara launch in the future. Sources: CNET, Engadget, Project AraPosted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Theodore Melfi's Comedy 'St. Vincent' Starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The film co-starring Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, and Terrence Howard will be available on Blu-ray in February. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'St. Vincent' on Blu-ray in the coming months, and now the date has been set for February 17. Maggie (McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper named Daka (Naomi Watts), Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine -- the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Deleted scenes from the film and Q&A with the one and only Bill Murray - the patron saint of comedy. You can pre-order the Blu-ray with a suggested list price of $34.99 here. The latest specs for 'St. Vincent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 17.Posted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
The Conspiracy Thriller 'Pioneer' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Erik Skjoldbjærg's gripping drama starring Wes Bentley and Stephen Lang is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Pioneer' for Blu-ray on March 16. Set in the early 80's, during the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom, Pioneer opens as enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea. Soon the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter (Hennie), obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake. 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 'Pioneer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by:
