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'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Seventh Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The seventh season of the hit comedy series is bound for Blu-ray this September.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Seventh Season' on Blu-ray on September 16. Leonard (Johnny Galecki) returns from his North Sea expedition to find that his relationship with Penny (Kaley Cuoco) involves more beta-testing than he's ever done in a lab. Howard's (Simon Helberg) attachment issues with the women in his life in particular and Raj's (Kunal Nayyar) social breakthrough with women in general provide more laughs. Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) stand staunchly by the men in their life, even when they're sitting in marathon role-playing games. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: String Theory Serenade, James Earl Jones: The Un-Conventional Guest Star, BBTea Time, The Big Bang Theory's May the 4th, The Big Cendrowski, 2013 Comic Con Panel, Johnny Galecki Crashes the BBT Writers Panel, and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Seventh Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 16.Posted Fri Jun 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Rumored to Supply OLED Panels to Panasonic[teaser]The Korean electronics manufacturer is reportedly in talks to supply Panasonic with large screen OLEDs. [/teaser] According to a report from Bloomberg, LG and Panasonic are currently negotiating a possible deal that will allow LG to provide Panasonic with OLED panels. The alleged agreement would enable Panasonic to lower its own production costs while helping LG to promote OLED technology adoption. Though Panasonic had been partnered with Sony to pursue OLED development, the two companies ended their deal late last year. Likewise, Sony recently announced that it would be suspending its own OLED development, and Samsung has not announced any more OLED models to join its 2013 KN55S9C curved-screen model. Meanwhile, LG has remained the only major player to continually pledge support for the exciting new technology, and recently dropped the price of its own 55EA9800 and 55EA8800 OLED TV models. If this proposed deal goes through, LG would be providing Panasonic with OLED screens larger than 55-inches. OLED technology offers superior black levels and contrast over traditional LCD sets, but low yield rates and high manufacturing costs have made mainstream adoption difficult. While this deal is still only a rumor, Panasonic's support could help bring the technology to more consumers, and could give the company a worthy successor to their now defunct plasma TV line. Source: BloombergPosted Fri Jun 13, 2014 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'Casper' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1995 spook-tacular will scare up Blu-ray in September. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Casper' for Blu-ray on September 2. From director Brad Silberling and Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment comes a live-action fun house ride filled with laughter, excitement and ghostly surprises. "Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon (Cathy Moriarty), has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs (Eric Idle), her partner-in-slime, can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Meanwhile, Casper has found a kindred spirit in Kat, but The Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary with Director Brian Silberling, Revealing Casper, and "Penguin for Your Thoughts" Cartoon Classic. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Casper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 2.Posted Fri Jun 13, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Born to Race: Fast Track' Speeds to Blu-ray[teaser]The high-octane sequel is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Born to Race: Fast Track' for Blu-ray on September 9. Survival of the Fastest. Brett Davern and Beau Mirchoff of MTV's "Awkward" star as Danny and Jake, small-town street-racing rivals with fast cars and bad tempers. When Danny scores a summer scholarship to a top racing school, he'll find himself in fierce competition with an international class of drivers, in an illicit relationship with a new peer (Tiffany Dupont of "Greek"), and reluctantly teamed with his old nemesis Jake. To win big on this track, survival of the fastest is the only rule that matters. Diogo Morgado ("The Messenger," "The Bible"), Corbin Bernsen ("Psych," "L.A. Law"), Grant Show ("Devious Maids," "Melrose Place") and Sharon Lawrence ("Rizzoli & Isles") co-star in this inspiring and thrilling second film in the Born to Race franchise. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind the scenes featurette. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Born to Race: Fast Track' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Fri Jun 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Details Galaxy Tab S[teaser]The new tablet features an AMOLED display. [/teaser] Samsung has officially announced it latest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S. The device will come in an 8.4-inch model and a 10.5-inch model, and each will use an AMOLED screen with a WQXGA resolution. "The tablet is becoming a popular personal viewing device for enjoying content, which makes the quality of the display a critical feature," said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. "With the launch of the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung is setting the industry bar higher for the entire mobile industry. It will provide consumers with a visual and entertainment experience that brings colors to life, beautifully packaged in a sleek and ultra-portable mobile device." The Galaxy Tab S is the company's thinnest and lightest tablet model so far, and features a 16:10 Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560×1600. The AMOLED technology offers deeper black levels marked by an impressive 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and superior power efficiency compared to LCD panels. Likewise, the screen covers more than 90% of the Adobe RGB color space and uses Adaptive Display tech to intelligently adjust picture settings based on specific content and environments. In addition, the tablet includes support for Samsung's Papergarden digital magazine service, the Marvel Unlimited comic book app, HD Netflix streaming, and the Kindle store with a special free book offer every month. Under the hood, the tablet is powered by an Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore ＋ 1.3 GHz Quadcore) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quadcore CPU and 3GB of RAM running Android 4.4. An 8MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera are also included. 16GB and 32GB storage options will be offered and the tablet includes a microSD slot for up to 128GB. The 8.4-inch model uses a 4,900mAh battery and the 10.5-inch model uses a 7,900mAh battery. 4,900mAh The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is expected to launch in July. The 8.4-inch model will start out at $400 and the 10.5-inch model will start out at $500. Source: Samsung 90% of Adobe RGB color 2560×1600 2560×1600 2560×1600 WQXGA WQXGAPosted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 09:30 PM PDT by: -
Full Moon Features Debuts 'Trophy Heads'[teaser]The first episode of the original series is now available for subscribers of Full Moon Streaming. [/teaser] The cult movie subscription service has just launched its first-ever original series, 'Trophy Heads.' It's the present day, and our heroines, real life Scream Queens who starred in those infamous movies back in the 80’s and 90’s, have gone on with their lives since those days, some still acting or in new businesses of their own. What none of them suspect is that somewhere, down in the basement of an old house, an obsessed fan, Max, sits in the dark, watching clips from those movies over and over, his obsession growing into a diabolical plan. One by one, with his mother's help, he begins to "collect" them, transporting them to a makeshift prison he's set up in his basement. The Scream Queens have no idea what's going on, until they find themselves forced to re-enact movie scenes from their horror heyday, a nightmarish process since Max remembers every line and gesture and they haven’t watched them in years. And they definitely don’t remember the new and terrible outcome of the scenes... Episode 1 and Episode 2 are now available. Fans can also submit their own head to be chopped off (and win cool swag while doing so) here.Posted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 06:35 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Introduces Prime Music[teaser]Amazon Prime members now have access to a comprehensive library of streaming music tracks. [/teaser] Amazon has announced the launch of Prime Music. The new music streaming library is now a part of the regular benefits that come with an Amazon Prime membership. "When Prime launched nine years ago, the program offered Free Two-Day Shipping on one million items. Today, that selection has grown to over 20 million items. Prime Instant Video now offers unlimited streaming of more than 40,000 movies and TV episodes, up from 5,000 at launch three years ago. And the Kindle Owners' Lending Library now features more than half a million books to borrow for free," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO. "Today we're introducing Prime Music—more than a million songs from some of music's best artists, plus hundreds of expert-programmed Prime Playlists, all at no additional cost. Prime Music is the latest great addition for Prime members and we think they’re going to love it." Prime Music allows users to stream a growing collection of ad-free music tracks to their Kindle Fire HD/HDX, PCs, Macs, web browsers, and iOS and Android devices -- including songs from popular artists like like Daft Punk, P!nk, Bruno Mars, Blake Shelton, The Lumineers, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna. The service also offers pre-programmed playlists and personalized recommendations. In addition, customers can even download tracks to their mobile devices for offline playback. Amazon Prime Members can start enjoying Prime Music now. A Prime membership currently costs $99 per year, and also includes free 2-day shipping, Prime Instant Video, and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
'Firestarter' Ignites Blu-ray[teaser]The 1984 thriller starring that cute little kid from 'E.T.' is up for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Firestarter' on Blu-ray on September 2. Firestarter, the unforgettable best-seller by esteemed horror author Stephen King, chronicles the extraordinary life of Charlene “Charlie” McGee. Eight-year-old Drew Barrymore stars as the child who has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency, "The Shop," that wants her destroyed? Filled with blazing special effects and featuring an all-star cast including Martin Sheen and Heather Locklear, Art Carney, Louise Fletcher and George C. Scott, Firestarter is a must-own film for any fan of the supernatural. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and a digital copy of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Firestarter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 2.Posted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Heaven is For Real' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The uplifting drama based on a true story is bound for Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Heaven is For Real' on Blu-ray on July 22. Based on the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Starring Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear (Best Supporting Actor, As Good As It Gets) as Todd Burpo, the real-life father whose son Colton claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. Colton shares the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth ... things he couldn't possibly know. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include "Colton Goes to Heaven", Deleted Scenes, and the Blu-ray exclusive "The Making Of Heaven Is For Real" and "Creating Heaven". The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Heaven is For Real' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 22.Posted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The NeverEnding Story: 30th Anniversary Edition' and 'The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Both films will be getting remastered Blu-ray releases this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The NeverEnding Story: 30th Anniversary Edition' as well as 'The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter' for Blu-ray on October 7. The NeverEnding Story: When young Bastian borrows a mysterious, ornately-bound book, he never dreamed turning a page would draw him into a shimmering fantasy world of racing snails, hang-glider bats, soaring luckdragons, puckish elves, a Childlike Empress, the brave warrior Atreyu and a slab-faced walking quarry called a Rock Biter. Follow The NeverEnding Story to the limits of the imagination, thanks to director/co-writer Wolfgang Petersen and a superstar team of technical tinkerers and magicians (with credits including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien and The Empire Strikes Back). The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter: Based on Michael Ende's classic children's book, this sequel finds the young hero, Bastian, encountering new adventures in the magical world of fantasia. In this sequel to the 1984 film, our young hero, again bored with the real world, returns to his storybook's magical land of Fantasia and attempts to slay the evils that threaten the extinction of goodness. There he finds a special brand of courage within himself, a reminder of the eternal, optimistic child within us all. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but both films will be remastered for these releases. Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The NeverEnding Story' and 'The NeverEnding Story II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 7.Posted Thu Jun 12, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
