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'Under the Dome' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The two Blu-ray editions of the hit Stephen King miniseries-turned-series planned for Blu-ray this November have now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is prepping 'Under the Dome' as well as a 'Limited Collector's Edition' for a release on November 5. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, 'Under the Dome' follows the story of a community in Maine that gets cut off from the rest of the world when a mysterious force field forms around the town. The four-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Stephen King and Under The Dome – Stephen King provides unique insight on how his bestselling story has been brought to life. Also hear from best-selling crime author Michael Connelly as he expresses his appreciation for Stephen King and tells what it was like to be one of the first people to receive an advanced copy of the book; Under The Dome: From Novel To Series – A look into how the book landed at Amblin Television and CBS including a visit to the writers' room to learn how the characters were developed and cast; The World Of Under The Dome – A journey through the iconic world of Under The Dome with set visits, including to Chester's Mill. This feature also includes a special look at the costume design; Under The Dome: Filming The Pilot – Director Niels Arden Oplev along with the show's cast and crew take viewers to the set of Under The Dome to discuss the making of the pilot; and Under The Dome: The First Season – A fascinating look at the overall series, featuring commentary from the production team and cast members. Highlighted by specific sequences involving stunts, on-set effects, intense moments and storyboards, fans can follow the journey that the characters go through along with a special look at the season finale. The Collector's Edition will come packaged inside a cool mini post-dome replica of Chester's Mill plus a bonus disc with additional supplements: Stephen King Visits Big Jim's Car Dealership – Stephen King provides a set tour of Big Jim's Car Dealership and insight into how the city of Chester's Mill is inspired by a real town he used to live in, Bridgton, Maine; The Visual Effects of Under The Dome – Hear from the visual effects supervisor, Stephan Fleet, on what it takes to create the special effects seen on the show; Under The Dome: Executing The Finale – Comprised of behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew, fans get an inside look at the making of a key scene from the dramatic series finale; and The Wilmington Pilot Premiere – The cast and creators hit the red carpet for stand-up interviews in Wilmington, N.C., for the pilot premiere of Under The Dome that also includes the city's Mayor declaring June 24th Dome Day and reactions from executive producers Brian K. Vaughan and Neal Baer to the gigantic success of the network premiere. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $64.99, while the Collector's Edition is $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Under the Dome: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Primeview Expands 4K LCD Lineup[teaser]New 55-inch and 65-inch models now join the company's already available 84-inch commercial grade UHD displays. [/teaser] Primeview USA has expanded its line of 4K displays to include two new models, a 55-inch set and a 65-inch set. The commercial grade LED LCDs are said to be future proof and include HDBASET built-in. "While many applications may not have 4K content today, these units come standard with a special internal processor that turns your FHD input to 2K resolution, thereby providing a future proof solution without the future proof price tag. Also, much like our previous 84" 4K LED LCD releases, the new 65" & 55" 4K units provide options for smaller rooms that are looking for a more dynamic solution that can be reliable, high-performance and at an affordable price," said Chanan Averbuch, Director of Business Development at Primeview USA. Both sets feature a resolution of 3840 x 2160 with 10 bit color, giving them about four times the pixels of traditional 1080p displays. The new models also include HDBaseT Rx and an FHD-2K upscaler embedded into the monitor. These commercial grade displays are perfect for use in conference rooms, training rooms, restaurants, medical offices, museums and other hospitality applications. Exact pricing for the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 84-inch 4K displays have not been announced, but all three models are available for order globally from authorized AV Integrator and resellers. Source: PrimeviewPosted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'One Direction: This Is Us' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]The British pop band will serenade Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'One Direction: This Is Us' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on December 17. 'One Direction: This Is Us' is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction. Specs have not been detailed yet, but special features will include: 20 minutes of new footage; Four additional songs; Three featurettes; "Best Song Ever" Music Video; Five "Going Home" Featurettes – Each member of the group visits their home town, family and friends offering fans a glimpse at their life off the road; Two additional featurettes; and Extended Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $45.99 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital copy combo pack is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'One Direction: This Is Us' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Rooftop' Blu-ray Cover Art Revealed[teaser]Jay Chou's action/comedy/musical will fight its way to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously announced, Well Go USA is preparing 'The Rooftop' for Blu-ray on December 10. Gao and his friends are the happiest kids in the city of Galilee. Living on the rooftops of this bustling metropolis, sometimes life can be tough, but they still churn out songs all day, and dance under the stars at night. But when Gao meets his dream girl, a billboard beauty named Sian, fate takes him on a wild ride through the high and low parts of the town he loves. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. Here's a peek at the cover art: You can find the latest specs for 'The Rooftop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 10.Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Crazy4Cult: Cult Movie Art 2' Hardcover Art BookListen up out there. This week in the blog, we're giving away one of the coolest contest prizes we've ever offered on this site – the coffee table art book 'Crazy4Cult: Cult Movie Art 2'. If you're wondering what's so special about a picture book, head over to the contest page to see some samples of the artwork showcased. We think you'll understand just how awesome they are. Don't miss your chance to win this terrific prize!Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Status Quo: Back2SQ1 Live at Wembley' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The band's Frantic Four Tour is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is preparing 'Status Quo: Back2SQ1 Live at Wembley' for Blu-ray on November 5. This brings Status Quo and their fans back to square one. An original line-up reunited for the first time in over three decades and live material of the Frantic Four Tour. It is a mixture of strong emotions and a flashback bringing the musicians and the audience back to the glorious past... with no lifeline. With memories exploding in the musicians mind (childhood best friends, then enemies and now friends again...) and the audience. 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 'Status Quo: Back2SQ1 Live at Wembley' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Justified: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The fourth season of the hit crime drama starring Timothy Olyphant will be gunning for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Justified: The Complete Fourth Season' is headed for a Blu-ray on December 17. In Season 4, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens' (Olyphant) past begins to unravel when a mystery over 30 years old ties into his father's criminal activity. The 3-disc set will include all 13 episodes in 1080p with a lossless soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary on 10 episodes; Deleted Scenes & Outtakes; Deadly Serious: Constable Bob; The Veterans' Experience; Anatomy of an Episode; and Blu-ray exclusives include Becoming Boyd and Script to Screen: The Finale. Suggested list price for this set is $65.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Justified: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 17.Posted Mon Oct 28, 2013 at 03:25 PM PDT by: -
'The Wicker Man' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The original cult horror classic will terrify Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Wicker Man' for Blu-ray on January 7. When a young girl mysteriously vanishes, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But the seemingly quiet community is not as it appears, as the detective uncovers a secretive pagan society led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). While the townsfolk tempt and threaten him with bizarre rituals and wanton lust, Howie must race to discover the truth behind the girl's disappearance before his clash with Lord Summerisle builds to a terrifying conclusion - one that cemented this cult shocker as a modern horror masterpiece. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wicker Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 7.Posted Mon Oct 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Nielsen Working to Include Mobile and Internet Viewing in Ratings System[teaser]The ratings measurement company is readying software updates to better track television viewing on mobile and digital devices. [/teaser] As the television watching climate continues to change, more and more Americans are viewing traditional cable and network content on a variety of devices. In the past, it has been difficult to track ratings through these alternative venues, but now Nielsen has announced advancements in its tracking software that will incorporate mobile and internet viewing into its ratings system. The new software development kit will be available to Nielsen clients in mid-November. "We've been working hard to deliver this new SDK and are excited to be able to deliver a single client solution that supports both the linear (TV style) and dynamic (Internet style) ad models," said Megan Clarken, EVP, Global Product Leader, Nielsen. "This unified encoding approach for video enables measurement to follow content across screens and ad models." The new system will incorporate views tracked on DVRs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, and other mobile and digital devices into the traditional Nielsen TV ratings, so long as they meet the ad load and timeline requirements. If they don't meet such requirements, then the views will instead be logged under the Nielsen Digital Ratings. The new software will be able to properly credit the tracked views based on audio watermarks, metadata and digital tags. Sources such as Facebook will also be used to help track mobile viewing. With this new SDK, Nielsen hopes to include ratings from digital devices into its traditional TV measurements for the 2014-2015 TV season, giving a much more accurate assessment of a show's popularity and ad value. Source: NielsenPosted Mon Oct 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Beast of Hollow Mountain / The Neanderthal Man' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another cult horror double feature is bound for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Beast of Hollow Mountain / The Neanderthal Man' on Blu-ray on January 28. Based on an idea by the legendary special effects wizard Willis O’Brien ('King Kong,' 'Son Of Kong,' 'The Lost World'), 'The Beast Of Hollow Mountain' is a classic creature feature. An American rancher living in Mexico is staying near Hollow Mountain, an impenetrable swamp where, stories have it, dwells a living prehistoric Tyrannosaurus Rex! A mad scientist uses his new serum on his housekeeper, turning her into an ape-woman. Like most crazed scientists, he then tries the serum on himself, creating…'The Neanderthal Man!' Robert Shayne, Richard Crane, Doris Merrick, Joyce Terry and Beverly Garland star in this harrowing creature feature. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless mono soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements on this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beast of Hollow Mountain / The Neanderthal Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Mon Oct 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
