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'Amistad' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Features have been revealed for Steven Spielberg's 1997 drama sailing to Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now available! [/teaser] As previously reported, DreamWorks will be bringing 'Amistad' to Blu-ray on May 6. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind...freedom. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making-of featurette and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $22.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Amistad' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Bad Country' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The crime drama also known as 'Whiskey Bay' is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Bad Country' on Blu-ray on April 29. When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter (Willem Dafoe) busts contract killer Jesse Weiland (Matt Dillon), he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South's most powerful crime ring. So when the syndicate orders Carter's death and Weiland's ID'd as a snitch, the two team up to take down the mob and the crime boss (Tom Berenger) who ordered the hit. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include deleted scenes and "Taking Down An Empire: On the Set" Featurette – Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew to hear about the process of taking the film from script to screen and shooting on location in Louisiana. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Country' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 29.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Veronica Mars: The Movie' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The crowdfunded continuation of the cult television series will hit Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Veronica Mars: The Movie' for Blu-ray later this year. On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end New York law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, but when things don't seem right with how Logan's case is perceived and handled, Veronica finds herself being pulled back into a life she thought she had left behind. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Veronica Mars: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 01:20 PM PST by: -
Samsung Details Galaxy S5[teaser]After months of speculation, the latest Galaxy smartphone has been officially unveiled. [/teaser] During the Mobile World Congress being held in Spain this week, Samsung finally pulled back the curtain on its anticipated Galaxy S5 smartphone. Though it lacks some of the rumored design innovations that many hoped for, the S4 successor still offers a solid upgrade in specs and features. "With the Galaxy S5, Samsung is going back to basics to focus on delivering the capabilities that matter most to our consumers," said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung. "Consumers are looking for mobile tools that inspire and support them as they improve their everyday lives. The Galaxy S5 represents an iconic design with essential and useful features to focus on delivering the ultimate smartphone on the market today through people inspired innovation." The Galaxy S5 features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 800 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 2800mAh battery running Android 4.4.2. A 16MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera are integrated as well along with HDR and Selective Focus capabilities. In addition, the smartphone also features a Finger Scanner for biometric locking and mobile payments. Likewise, the S5 includes S Health 3.0, a personal fitness tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor. Exact pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to launch in April. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
'Gimme Shelter' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed drama from Ron Krauss is headed for Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order this Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Gimme Shelter' is coming to Blu-ray on April 29. 'Gimme Shelter' depicts the story of Agnes "Apple" Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) a tough, street-wise teen who flees life with her drug addicted mother to find the wealthy father she's never known. But when her father's new prim & proper family find out Apple is pregnant, she is pressured to conform to their expectations and runs away again. Apple must rely on her own survival skills on the streets, until she meets the kindly Father McCarthy who helps direct her to a shelter for pregnant teens. Apple's unbreakable spirit enables her to fight against the odds to find redemption, and ultimately create a family to finally call her own. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Gimme Shelter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 29.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Sony Announces New Xperia Tablet and Smartphone[teaser]The Japanese electronics giant has detailed two new additions to its mobile lineup. [/teaser] During the Mobile World Congress being held in Spain this week, Sony unveiled two new waterproof Android mobile devices, the Xperia Z2 tablet and the Xperia Z2 smartphone. The Xperia Z2 Tablet features a 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920x1200. In addition, the screen uses Live Colour LED and TRILUMINOS technology for improved color depth and a wider gamut. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU, and a 6000mAh battery that is rated for 10 hours of multimedia use. An 8.1MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera are included as well. Finally, the new tablet is said to be the slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet, measuring 6.8 x 10.47 x 0.25 inches and weighing 15.49 oz. Meanwhile, the premium Xperia Z2 smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920x1080 and 423PPI. Like its tablet cousin, the screen also uses Live Colour LED and TRILUMINOS technology for superior color. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU, and a 3200mAh battery rated for 830 hours of talk time. A 20.7MP rear camera and a 2.2MP front camera are integrated as well. In addition, the rear camera doubles as a 4K camcorder that can capture videos at a resolution of 3840 x 2160. Exact pricing and availability have not been detailed yet, but the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet and smartphone are expected to roll out globally starting next month. Sources: Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z2 SmartphonePosted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
'Once' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The critically acclaimed musical romance will make its Blu-ray debut in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Once' for Blu-ray on April 1 as an Amazon exclusive. A serendipitous meeting on the streets of Dublin between a down on his luck Irish street performer and a poor Czech immigrant sparks a bond that plays out in this hip, modern day music film. 'Once' follows the two as they write, rehearse and record the songs that reveal their unique love story. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Once' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 1.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Nut Job' Dated for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The squirrelly animated comedy will hit Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'The Nut Job' for Blu-ray and 'Blu-ray 3D' in 2014, and now the date has been set for April 15. In animated 3D, 'The Nut Job' is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Deleted Scenes, Storyboards, The Great Nut Heist, Animated Shorts, and End Credits Sequence. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy is $34.98 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Nut Job' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HTC Reveals Desire 816 Smartphone[teaser]The company has detailed its latest HD smartphone. [/teaser] During the Mobile World Congress being held in Spain this week, HTC announced its newest mobile handset, the Desire 816. The upcoming smartphone is designed to be the company's flagship mid-range model. The Desire 816 features a 5.5-inch 720p display giving it a tablet-like screen size. The Android device is powered by a Snapdragon 400 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and a 2,600mAh battery. In addition, a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are included, and the phone offers microSD expansion for up to 128GB. Internal storage sizes will likely vary, but an 8GB model has been announced. BoomSound stereo speakers are integrated as well, and the smartphone is built from unibody polycarbonate and weighs 165g while measuring 7.99mm thick. Exact pricing and availability have not been detailed yet, but the HTC Desire 816 will launch in China next month. A global release is expected for April. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Orange is the New Black: The Complete First Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the Netflix original series will be sentenced to Blu-ray in May. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Orange is the New Black: The Complete First Season' is coming to Blu-ray on May 13. 'Orange Is the New Black' follows engaged Brooklynite Piper Chapman, whose wild past comes back to haunt her and results in her arrest and detention in a federal penitentiary. To pay her debt to society, Piper trades her comfortable New York life for an orange prison jumpsuit and finds unexpected conflict and camaraderie amidst an eccentric group of inmates. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "New Kid on the Cell Block"; "Mother Hen: Red Runs the Coup"; "It's Tribal"; "Prison Rules"; and two episode commentaries. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Orange is the New Black: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 13.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by:
