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'Maniac (2012)' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The horror remake starring Elijah Wood as a demented serial killer hits Blu-ray next month![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI is planning to release 'Maniac (2012)' on Blu-ray on October 15. Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank's obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Making of Featurette, Poster Gallery, and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Maniac (2012)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 15.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 07:54 AM PDT by: -
Book Giveaway Contest - Win 'Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz'After months of free Blu-ray giveaways, we've decided to shake things up a little bit with this week's contest. Head on over to the blog for your chance to win a copy of the new coffee table art book 'Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz'. Take a look at some of the examples of Ortiz's work and you'll see why this is a very cool prize for any 'Star Trek' fan. Enter the contest today.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Harry Potter Wizard's Collection' Blu-ray $154.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the entire wizardly series on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the 'Harry Potter Wizard's Collection' Blu-ray to $154.99 (69% off suggested retail price. This limited and numbered 31-disc collection contains all eight Harry Potter movies on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy and more than 37 hours of special features including all previously released materials and more than 10 hours of new to disc bonus content, and 5 hours of never-before-seen material. Click here to be linked to the offer!Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 06:47 AM PDT by: -
'The Killing Fields: 30th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The three-time Oscar winner and Best Picture nominee will be getting the Blu-ray digibook treatment in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'The Killing Fields: 30th Anniversary Edition' starring Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, and John Malkovich in a Blu-ray digibook on January 7. This emotional and brutally honest true story follows Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg (Waterston), who remains in Cambodia in 1975 after the government falls. He convinces his friend and translator Dith Pran (Ngor) to stay with him to report on the bloodbath perpetrated by one of the most brutal regimes of the 20th century and on the United States' role in precipitating the horror. The two continue to work until the Khmer Rouge, the terrorist government that killed nearly 3 million, arrests them. Schanberg is eventually released and returns to New York. Pran is sent for execution but barely manages a daring escape from the killing fields and from Cambodia. With the help of Schanberg, Pran emigrates to the U.S. and becomes a staff photographer for the New York Times. 'The Killing Fields' won three Oscars® (1984) for Best Supporting Actor (Ngor), Best Cinematography (Chris Menges) and Best Editing (Jim Clark) as well as nominations for Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Bruce Robinson), Best Director (Roland Joffé) and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Waterston). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a director's commentary and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the digibook is $27.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Killing Fields: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 7.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Breaking Bad: The Final Season' and 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Series' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The final 8 episodes and a collector's box set will be cooked up on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has set 'Breaking Bad: The Final Season' for Blu-ray on November 26th. 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Series' will also be available on the same date. 'Breaking Bad' follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife (Anna Gunn) and teenage son (RJ Mitte) who has cerebral palsy. White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a slim chance to survive. With a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis, and a desire to secure his family's financial security, White chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime and ascends to power in this world. The series explores how this fatal diagnosis transforms Walt from mild family man to a kingpin of the drug trade. Features for the final season include: "Blood Money" Table Read – A rare look at the only final season Breaking Bad table read; Cast and Crew Commentaries on Every Episode; 4 Featurettes (The Main Event, The Final Showdown, Life of a Show Runner, and Behind-the-Scenes of the Alternate Ending); Alternate Ending – A 3-minute alternate version of how Breaking Bad could have ended; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Gag Reel; Walt's Confession; The Layers of a Sound Mix; Over 15 Episodes of Inside Breaking Bad; and Uncensored and Extended Episodes. Fitting perfectly inside a replica black barrel (just like the ones Walt uses to hide his money), the collector’s edition includes all previously released bonus materials (including retailer exclusive supplements) and more than two hours of never-before-seen footage from a ground-breaking series documentary. The all-new documentary chronicles the making of the final season, from filming the first table read to the very last day on set and everything in between, including Bryan Cranston inviting the camera in to his Albuquerque living room for the first reading of the final script with Aaron Paul. This set will also include a Los Pollos Hermanos apron, a collectible booklet, and a commemorative Breaking Bad challenge coin. Suggested list price for the Final Season is $65.99 and the Complete Series is $299.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Final Season' and 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 26.Posted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Building a Home Theater: The Official RevealAfter much too long of a delay, our HD Advisor Josh Zyber is finally ready to unveil the results of his (mostly) completed home theater construction project. Head on over to the blog to take the tour!Posted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
LG Reduces OLED and 4K TV Prices in U.S.[teaser]The company's 55-inch OLED and 55-inch UHD displays have both received price cuts. [/teaser] After weeks of speculation, LG has finally confirmed a price reduction for its 55EA9800 OLED TV. The 55-inch curved screen display will now retail for $10,000, a full $5,000 less than its debut price of $15,000. The price cut comes in response to Samsung's competing 55-inch OLED display, the KN55S9C, which currently retails for $9,000. In addition, LG's 55-inch 4K TV, the 55LA9700, has also received another price reduction, bringing it down from $4,999 to $4,449. This is now in line with Samsung's similar UN55F9000, but is still more expensive than Sony's XBR-55X900A which retails for a slightly more affordable $3,998. The larger 65LA9700 has not received any further price cuts at this time, and is still set at its previous price of $6,499. The 55LA9700 is currently available at major retailers and the 55EA9800 continues to be a Best Buy Magnolia store exclusive. Source: TwicePosted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Treme: The Complete Third Season' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the acclaimed HBO series will hit Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is planning to bring 'Treme: The Complete Third Season' to Blu-ray on November 19. In the third season of the critically-acclaimed HBO series 'Treme,' the ordinary people of New Orleans must band together to demand that their music, art and well-being be protected against opposing institutions. From creators/executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer (HBO's 'The Wire'®), the show was a New York Magazine "Top 10" pick for 2012. The ensemble cast of 'Treme' includes: Wendell Pierce as Antoine Batiste; Khandi Alexander as LaDonna Batiste-Williams; Clarke Peters as Albert Lambreaux; Rob Brown as Delmond Lambreaux; Steve Zahn as Davis McAlary; Kim Dickens as Janette Desautel; Oscar® winner Melissa Leo as Toni Bernette; Lucia Micarelli as Annie Tee; Michiel Huisman as Sonny; David Morse as Terry Colson; Jon Seda as Nelson Hidalgo; India Ennenga as Sofia Bernette; and new cast member Chris Coy as L.P. Everett. Season 3 features live performances and cameos from notable New Orleans legends including The Neville Brothers, Fats Domino, Tab Benoit, Dr. Michael White, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sonny Landreth, The Red Stick Ramblers, Monk Boudreaux, James "Sugarboy" Crawford and Davell Crawford, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Hot 8 Brass Band, Anders Osborne, Tom McDermott, Marcia Ball, Meschiya Lake, Ivan Neville, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Glen David Andrews, Donald Harrison, Jr. and The Valparaiso Men's Chorus, among others. The 4-disc box set will present all ten episodes with 1080p video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Three "Behind Treme" featurettes: Chef Dinner, David Simon & Neville Brothers; The Music of Treme - provides song & artist info; Music commentaries on all ten episodes with WBGO's Josh Jackson and NPR Music's Patrick Jarenwattananon; Audio Commentaries - five commentaries from creator/executive producer David Simon, executive producer Nina Kostroff Noble, supervising producer/director Anthony Hemingway, director Tim Robbins, writers Anthony Bourdain, Eric Overmyer, and George Pelecanos, music supervisor Blake Leyh, and cast members Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Clarke Peters, and Wendell Pierce; Episode previews and recaps; and the Blu-ray exclusive Down in the Treme: A Look at the Music and Culture of New Orleans: Learn more about New Orleans' unique culture including its music, cuisine, landmarks, and more with this in-episode viewing mode. Suggested list price for this set will be $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Treme: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 19.Posted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Details 4K Tablet[teaser]A 20-inch Ultra HD tablet is in the works for the European market. [/teaser] Panasonic has revealed plans to release an impressive 20-inch 4K tablet. The large-screen UHD device is being targeted toward professional artists, designers, architects, healthcare workers, museums, and other businesses. With a resolution of 3,840 x 2,560, the Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 has about four times the pixels of a standard 1080p tablet. The 20-inch IPS Alpha Panel also boasts an aspect ratio of 15:10 with 230 ppi and approximately 16.77 million colors. The device will run Windows 8 Pro 64 bit and is powered by an Intel Core i5 3427U vPro 1.80 GHz processor with NVIDIA GeForce Graphics and up to 16GB of ram. A 720p camera is also embedded into the tablet along with an SD card slot, HDMI out, and three USB 3.0 inputs. In addition, a 128GB SSD is featured as well (though a heavier and more expensive 256GB option has been announced too). The tablet's interface offers a 10-finger multi-touch panel and will make use of an Anoto Live high resolution digital pen. A prototype for the Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 was on display at last week's IFA trade show and the full retail model is expected to launch in Europe in November for a suggested price of 4,500 euros (about $5,937). A U.S. release date and price have not been announced yet. Sources: Panasonic, EngadgetPosted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Passion' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2013 thriller from Brian De Palma will seduce Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One will be bringing 'Passion' to Blu-ray on November 5. 'Passion,' a co-production between Germany and France, is an erotic thriller in the tradition of 'Dressed to Kill' and 'Basic Instinct.' The film tells the story of a deadly power struggle between two women in the dog-eat-dog world of international business. Christine possesses the natural elegance and casual ease associated with one who has a healthy relationship with money and power. Innocent, lovely and easily exploited, her admiring protegée Isabelle is full of cuttingedge ideas that Christine has no qualms about stealing. They're on the same team, after all... Christine takes pleasure in exercising control over the younger woman, leading her one step at a time ever deeper into a game of seduction and manipulation, dominance and humiliation. But when Isabelle falls into bed with one of Christine's lovers, war breaks out. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Passion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
