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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of August 25th, 2013The end of August brings us new movies from cinematic marauders Michael Bay and Baz Luhrmann. Let's cross our fingers that September will have better things in store. In the meantime, we have a roundup of the week's new Blu-ray releases in the blog today.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Get Ready for 'Long Weekend' to hit Blu-ray[teaser]Colin Eggleston's Australian thriller is making its way to Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films is preparing 'Long Weekend' for Blu-ray this winter. Attempting to resurrect their failing marriage, Peter and Marcia set out on a camping trip to a deserted stretch of the Australian coastline in the hope that a long weekend in the sunshine will help them patch their differences. They are a careless couple, littering the countryside with garbage, shooting guns and even driving away after killing a kangaroo with their truck. Their callous disregard for the environment soon becomes apparent when animals start to seek vengeance. Marcia and Peter have proved themselves to be destroyers of nature. Will the animals allow them to leave or will mother nature exact her own destruction? Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Long Weekend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon![teaser]A set of three films from the acclaimed director is Amazon's Blu-ray deal this week![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Collection' for $19.99 (67% off the suggested retail price). This set includes 'Moulin Rouge,' 'Romeo & Juliet,' and 'Australia.' Click here to save nearly seventy percent on these titles today! This offer is available from now through September 1.Posted Sun Aug 25, 2013 at 07:02 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Your Home Theater Equipment RackIn this week's Roundtable, it's time for a little Show & Tell. We'll give you a peek at the gear in our home theater equipment racks if you tell us about yours too. Join the discussion in the blog today.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Motorola Moto X Available Now through AT&T[teaser]The fully customizable smartphone is on sale now. [/teaser] AT&T and Motorola have announced the release of the Moto X smartphone. The mobile device features a 4.7-inch 1280x720 AMOLED screen with 316 ppi. In addition, using Motorola's online studio Moto Maker, customers have the option to modify the phone with different colors, accents and wallpapers. The Moto X comes powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor with Android v4.2 Jelly Bean and a 2200mAh battery. The smartphone also includes a 10MP rear facing camera, a 2MP front facing camera, 2GB of ram, and up to 16GB of internal memory. AT&T is offering the Moto X now for $199.99 with a two year contract or $449.99 with a one year contract. The full retail price is set at $579.99. Wireless provider Verizon will also carry the phone starting August 29, and both Sprint and US Cellular have plans to offer the device as well. Sources: AT&T, CNETPosted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Poll: Ben Affleck as Batman?Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have signed Ben Affleck to play the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Superman/Batman crossover film. Do you think this is a good casting decision, or a really bad idea? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Terms of Endearment' Slated for Blu-ray[teaser]James L Brooks' Best Picture Winner is bound for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'Terms of Endearment' on Blu-ray December 3. 'Terms Of Endearment' dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable, insightful story of two captivating people, mother and daughter, unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. From grand slapstick to deepest sentiment, director James L. Brooks masterfully paints scenes from their evolving 30-year relationship. Jack Nicholson turns in a great comic performance as Maclaine's neighbor, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. Winner of five Academy Awards®: Best Picture 1983; Best Actress - Shirley MacLaine; Best Supporting Actor - Jack Nicholson; Best Director and Best Screenplay Adaptation - James L. Brooks. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still unknown at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Terms of Endearment' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 3.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Saturn 3' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]The 1980 sci-fi horror starring Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel is planned for Blu-ray this winter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing to release 'Saturn 3' on Blu-ray sometime in December. Adam (Kirk Douglas) and Alex (Farrah Fawcett) are scientists seeking new forms of food deep beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. Their laboratory is a space-age Eden and their life is idyllic until the arrival of Captain James (Harvey Keitel), a murderous psychopath, and his "helper" robot Hector. As Saturn goes into eclipse and cuts the station off from the rest of the universe, Captain James and Hector terrorize Adam and Alex. When the homicidal robot turns on its creator, James is torn apart trying to disassemble it and the scientists are forced to battle it out for themselves. With hector plugged into the station's control system, Adam and Alex must attempt to destroy everything they have built in order to save themselves. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Saturn 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Microsoft Enticing Game Streamers with the Upload: Outreach Program[teaser]A one minute submission could net the entrant an Xbox One.[/teaser] One of the big features of the next-gen consoles involves a phenomena peculiar to the current generation of games, live game streaming. With the new consoles, everyone will be able to easily share recorded game segments. To help kick start the accessibility, Microsoft has introduced the Upload: Outreach Program. The program asks the entrants to submit a "1 minute video about any Xbox 360 or Xbox One game you love," and twenty winners will receive a brand new Xbox One, a year of Xbox Live Gold, and a variety of launch games. From Microsoft, "We are excited to announce the Upload Outreach Program, an effort to attract creative minds from around the world to become a major part of the Upload experience. Selected users will receive a brand new Xbox One, a 1 year Xbox Live Gold membership and some launch games, and will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Upload team to see their content show up within the Upload experience." Full terms are available at the Xbox website. Source: Xbox Author: Brian HossPosted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Reminder: 'Boardwalk Empire' Contest Deadline TodayDon't miss your chance to win twelve hours of gangster action in HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season'. Our contest deadline is the end of the day today. Get your entries in soon!Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
