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'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]A collection of two thrillers from acclaimed French director Claude Chabrol are heading to Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' for Blu-ray on April 22. The double feature set will include 'Chicken With Vinegar' and 'Inspector Lavardin.' 'Chicken With Vinegar' - Stéphane Audran plays a cruel, wheelchair-bound invalid who bullies her teenaged son Louis (Lucas Belvaux) into abject obedience. The pair is threatened by a conniving trio of "upright citizens" that want to buy her property as part of a deal for a lucrative development project. However, the two eccentrics, who are given to reading everyone's mail before it is delivered, won't sell. With townsfolk dropping off left and right in a series of gruesome murders, it requires the deceptively charming Inspector Lavardin (Jean Poiret) to get to the bottom of it all. 'Inspector Lavardin' - Jean Poiret returns as the remarkably urbane detective from 'Cop Au Vin.' This time he arrives at a cozy, seaside village to investigate the bizarre murder of a eminent Catholic author. A "pillar" of society, the writer is found dead by the shore, the word 'pig' scrawled across his naked body with lipstick and a huge stab wound in his back. The usually cool sleuth is shaken when he discovers that the victim's window is none other than his old flame. Stylish and charming, with lighthearted jabs at bourgeois conventions, 'Inspecteur Lavardin' is a first-rate thriller from master film-maker Claude Chabrol. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the 2-disc set is $49.98 You can find the latest specs for 'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Lou Reed & Joni Mitchell SD Blu-rays Announced[teaser]Standard definition concert/documentary double features focused on each legendary artist will hit Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' and 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' for Blu-ray on March 25. Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000 - The late Lou Reed's immense influence on Rock 'N' Roll cannot be quantified. Inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame, his time fronting The Velvet Underground and as a solo artist helped create the template of punk rock music and culture. 'Classic Albums: Transformer,' part of Eagle Rock's acclaimed documentary series, explores the creation and recording of Reed's legendary Transformer album through interviews with those involved, archive footage, and meticulous in-studio breakdowns of the songs. 'Live At Montreux' is mostly comprised of songs from his 2000 album Ecstasy, but also includes fan favorites like "Perfect Day" and "Dirty Blvd." On this performance, Reed is backed by his longtime band Mike Rathke (guitar), Tony "Thunder" Smith (drums), and Fernando Saunders (bass). Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music - One of the most distinguished and significant songwriters of her generation, Joni Mitchell, a multi-Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has captured the hearts and minds of fans worldwide. 'The Woman Of Heart And Mind' documentary, which tells the story of her life and career, was hailed by Uncut Magazine as "a model of musical biography in DVD form...her life story in perfectly matched words, music, and images…" It's paired with the concert film 'Painting With Words And Music,' which was captured at Los Angeles' Warner's Lot, in a specially set up auditorium displaying a gallery of her own paintings. Filmed in the spring of 1998, the setting is warm and intimate, as Mitchell plays in the round with a small band, performing beloved tracks from across her career, like "Big Yellow Taxi," "Crazy Cries Of Love," and "Amelia." Supplements have not been detailed yet but the Blu-rays will feature upscaled standard definition video and uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA soundtracks. Suggested list price for 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' is $24.98 and suggested list price for 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' and 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 25.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Firefly: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $18.49 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's boxed set deal this week is Joss Whedon's cult sci-fi series on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer has dropped the price of 'Firefly' to only $18.49 (79% off suggested list price). Extras include audio commentaries with cast & crew on eight episodes, four featurettes ("Here's How It Was: The Making of "Firefly,'" "Serenity: The 10th Character," " Joss Sings the “Firefly” Theme," "Joss Tours the Set"), deleted scenes, a gag reel and audition tapes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is an additional audio commentary by executive producer Joss Whedon and actors Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Ron Glass (on "Our Mrs. Reynolds"), and the featurette "'Firefly' Reunion: Lunch with Joss, Nathan, Alan and Ron." Click here to join the browncoats in high-definition today!Posted Sun Mar 9, 2014 at 07:18 AM PDT by: -
'Orphan Black' to Stream Exclusively on Amazon[teaser]The first season of the critically acclaimed series is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Instant Video. [/teaser] Amazon and BBC Worldwide North America have signed a deal giving Prime Instant Video the exclusive streaming rights to 'Orphan Black.' The agreement is good for the show's previously aired first season and all future seasons as well. “‘Orphan Black’ is exactly the type of smart, suspenseful TV show that our customers love to binge on,” said Brad Beale, director of digital video content acquisition for Amazon. The show follows "a streetwise hustler who is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her." Season two premieres on April 19, giving Prime customers the perfect opportunity to catch up on any first season episodes that they may have missed. Prime Instant Video is available on a variety of streaming devices and smart TVs. The service currently charges $79 per year, but rumors indicate that Amazon is considering a price increase. With this new deal, 'Orphan Black' joins a growing library of exclusive streaming content, including FX's 'The Americans' and NBC's 'Hannibal.' Source: VarietyPosted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Announces Release Date for Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 Tablet[teaser]The 12.2-inch tablet is now up for pre-order for a March 9 release! [/teaser]Samsung has officially unveiled pricing and availability for its Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 tablet. The 32 GB model will retail for $650 and will start shipping on March 9. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a 12.2-inch 2560x1600 WQXGA Display. The device is powered by a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 1.9 GHz processor and uses 3GB of RAM running Android 4.4. An 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera are also included. Samsung's Multi Window technology is integrated as well, allowing support for as many as four apps at once. The tablet is rated for up to thirteen hours of battery life. Customers can now pre-order the 32 GB Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 from Amazon. A previously released 10.1-inch model is also available for purchase. Source:EngadgetPosted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
'Non-Stop' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Liam Neeson's latest action flick is flying toward Blu-ray later this year. You can pre-order it now.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Non-Stop' for Blu-ray later this year. Global action star Liam Neeson stars in 'Non-Stop,' a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. 'Non-Stop' reunites Neeson with 'Unkown' director Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Joel Silver, and co-stars Golden Globe Award winner Julianne Moore. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Non-Stop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 12:10 PM PST by: -
Sharp Releases AQUOS Q+ Series[teaser]The new line of displays offers customers a midway point between HD and Ultra HD, promising the highest resolution Full HD picture on the market. [/teaser] Sharp is now shipping its AQUOS Q+ collection of advanced LCD LED HDTVs. The displays use proprietary technology to scale 4K content while offering significantly more subpixels than a standard HDTV. The AQUOS Q+ series comes in two variations: the SQ and the UQ line. The SQ lineup comes in 60-inch ($2400) and 70-inch ($3400) models. Meanwhile, the premium UQ line comes in 60-inch ($3000), 70-inch ($4000), and 80-inch ($6000) models, and features THX certified picture, Active 3D with two Bluetooth 3D glasses, an AquoMotion 960 240Hz panel, and Super Bright technology. Both lines use the company's Quattron panel and Revelation technology. Though they still use 1080p panels, each pixel in the display is divided into two, resulting in 16 million subpixels -- 10 million more than a standard HDTV. Likewise, the TVs can accept 4K signals for playback at near-4K resolution, and can upscale standard HD images to make them sharper and more vivid. The LC-60SQ15U, LC-70SQ15U, LC-60UQ17U, and LC-70UQ17U are now available for purchase from Amazon, and the LC-80UQ17U should be available soon. Source: SharpPosted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 10:15 AM PST by: -
'Journey to the West' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Chinese adventure film directed by Stephen Chow is trekking toward Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Journey to the West' for Blu-ray on May 27. This is a world plagued by demons, who cause its human inhabitants unspeakable suffering. Young demon hunter Xuan Zang, fearlessly guided by his belief in "giving himself for the greater cause," risks his all and conquers a water demon, a pig demon and the demon of all demons, Sun Wukong. He embraces them as his disciples, and melts them with love. Meanwhile, Xuan Zang discovers the true meaning of Greater Love himself. In order to atone for their own sins and save the common people, the four of them embark on a journey to the West that's full of challenges… Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98 You can find the latest specs for 'Journey to the West' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 27.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Black Nativity' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The musical drama based on Langston Hughes' play will hit Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Black Nativity' for Blu-ray on April 15. Struggling to pay the bills, single mom Naima (Jennifer Hudson) sends her teenage son Langston (Jacob Latimore) to live with his estranged grandparents, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett) in New York City. At first Langston resents their strict household, but with the help of new friends — and a little divine intervention — he embarks on an inspirational journey of self-discovery that brings the whole family together. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes and Promotional Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $39.99 You can find the latest specs for 'Black Nativity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
New Roku Streaming Stick Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Roku has announced a new HDMI streaming stick with a suggested retail price of $49.99. [/teaser] Serving as an update to its previously released MHL based stick, Roku is now taking pre-orders for its latest streaming dongle. The new device can plug directly into a display's HDMI port, instantly giving customers access to several streaming media options. The Roku 3500R Streaming Stick offers 1200 plus channels filled with movies, TV shows, music, news, sports, and more. Media can be streamed at resolutions up to 1080p and the stick features Roku Search built into its interface. In addition, the media dongle comes complete with a Wi-Fi remote. Likewise, users can download Android and iOS apps to use their smartphones and tablets to control their media as well. The apps can also be used to stream content from mobile devices to the TV, and support for sending media from a computer to a connected display is also in the works. Pre-orders for the HDMI Roku Streaming Stick are now live on Amazon for a suggested retail price of $49.99. The stick is expected to ship in April. Source: RokuPosted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 04:40 PM PST by:
