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Save $5 on the 'Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray at Amazon![teaser]Get your order in now for the classic musical arriving on Blu-ray in December and save $5 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has already listed 'Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy for pre-order and is offering a $5 off coupon for the upcoming release on December 10. Releasing from the Disney Vault, creative visionary Walt Disney's classic shines for the first time on Blu-ray. Starring Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in her Academy-Award winning role, and featuring iconic toe-tapping songs including "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," Mary Poppins is a movie experience your family will enjoy again and again. An all-new digital restoration adds even more magic, helping bring the award-winning songs and amazing picture to life like never before. Share the music, share the magic, share the joy of Mary Poppins this holiday. You can visit this page to clip the coupon located just beneath the pricing and put in a preorder with the discount. And don't forget, with Amazon's price guarantee if the price should fall between the time the preorder is placed and the release date, orders will receive the lowest price as well as the coupon discount!Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 06:16 AM PDT by: -
'Zatôichi: The Blind Swordsman' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]25 Japanese action classics will be available in a Criterion boxed set this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will proudly present 'Zatôichi: The Blind Swordsman' on Blu-ray on November 26. The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen’s great heroes: an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters. The films that feature him are variously pulse-pounding, hilarious, stirring, and completely off-the-wall. This deluxe set features the string of twenty-five Zatoichi films made between 1962 and 1973, collected in one package for the first time. The 27-disc set (9 Blu-rays + 18 DVDs) will feature new digital restorations of all twenty-five films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-rays; and supplements will include: The Blind Swordsman, a 1978 documentary about Zatoichi portrayer and filmmaker Shintaro Katsu, along with a new interview with its director, John Nathan; New interview with Asian-film critic Tony Rayns; Trailers for all twenty-five films; and a book featuring an essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien; synopses of the films by critic, novelist, and musician Chris D.; "The Tale of Zatoichi," the original short story by Kan Shimozawa; and twenty-five new illustrations inspired by the films, by twenty-five different artists. Suggested list price for the box set is $224.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Zatôichi: The Blind Swordsman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 26.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Details New Roamio DVRs[teaser]The company has revealed its new lineup of digital video recorders with streaming features. [/teaser] TiVo has just released three new DVR models under its Roamio line of products, including the TiVo Roamio, the TiVo Roamio Plus, and the TiVo Roamio Pro. The DVRs offer cable subscribers up to six tuners to record multiple shows at once, an updated interface, a new apps platform, an improved RF remote, support for many popular streaming services, up to 3TB of storage with up to 450 hours of HD recording space, and built in WiFi. The Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro also include TiVo Stream capabilities offering out-of-home streaming to watch your favorite programming on the go. The TiVo Roamio is currently available for a suggested retail price of $199.99. The TiVo Roamio Plus is available for $399.99 and the TiVo Roamio Pro is available for $599.99. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 05:00 AM PDT by: -
'After Earth' Sets a Course for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-packed sci-fi adventure from M. Night Shyamalan will crash land on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'After Earth' for Blu-ray on October 8. A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another, if they want any chance of returning home. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: "A Father's Legacy" featurette – Will and Jaden Smith on and off screen; "1,000 Years in 300 Seconds" featurette – On Location with the Cast; "The Nature of the Future" featurette – A look at the landscapes and creatures of the film; and XPRIZE After Earth Robotics Challenge winning video – The reveal of the winning team's video, with an introduction by Jaden Smith as Kitai Raige. Blu-ray exclusives include: A Never-Before-Seen Version of the Film's Opening Sequence; "Building a World" featurette – A glimpse into the creation of the After Earth universe; "Pre-Visualizing the Future" featurette – A next-generation approach to action sequences; and "The Animatics of After Earth" featurette – Never-before-seen storyboards and animatics. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'After Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Fright Night 2: New Blood' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The vampire sequel will sink its fangs into Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'Fright Night 2: New Blood' will be released on the high-definition format on October 1. By day Gerri Dandridge is a sexy professor, but by night she transforms into a real-life vampire with an unquenchable thirst for human blood. So when a group of high school students travel abroad to study in Romania, they find themselves ensnared in Gerri's chilling web of lust and terror. Charley and "Evil" Ed must stop Gerri from drinking and bathing in the blood of a "new moon virgin," which just so happens to be Charley's ex-girlfriend, Amy. They enlist help from Peter Vincent, the vampire hunting host of a reality show called "Fright Night," to drive a stake through Gerri's plan and save Amy from a fate far worse than death. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been announced thus far. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Fright Night 2: New Blood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon is Running a Kindle Fire HD Sale Today![teaser]The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablet is the Amazon Gold Box deal of the day! [/teaser] For its deal of the day, Amazon is offering a Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 16GB for just $179. That's 25% off the regular price. The Certified Refurbished 32GB model is also on sale, coming in at just $199. In addition, the online retailer is hosting a series of Kindle related lightning deals throughout the day. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" features a 1920x1200 IPS display at 254 ppi, a 1.5 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core, dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi, a front facing HD camera, and built in Bluetooth. The tablet is rated for over 10 hours of battery life and provides users with access to over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, apps and games. Be sure to check out Amazon's Gold Box Deals page for links and details to all the upcoming Kindle lightning deals. Source: GizmodoPosted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tokyo Story' set to unfold on Blu-ray[teaser]The 1963 drama from Yasujiro Ozu is bound for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will bring 'Tokyo Story' to Blu-ray on November 19. A profoundly stirring evocation of elemental humanity and universal heartbreak, Tokyo Story is the crowning achievement of the unparalleled Yasujiro Ozu. The film, which follows an aging couple as they leave their rural village to visit their two married children in bustling postwar Tokyo, surveys the rich and complex world of family life with the director's customary delicacy and incisive perspective on social mores. Featuring lovely performances from Ozu regulars Chishu Ryu and Setsuko Hara, Tokyo Story plumbs and deepens the director's recurring themes of generational conflict, creating what is without question one of cinema's mightiest masterpieces. The Blu-ray will feature a 4K 1080p transfer, a Japanese monaural soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary featuring Yasujiro Ozu scholar David Desser, editor of Ozu's "Tokyo Story"; I Lived, But . . . , a two-hour documentary from 1953 about Ozu's life and career, featuring interviews with critics and former cast and crew members; Talking with Ozu, a forty-minute tribute to the director from 1993, featuring the reflections of filmmakers Lindsay Anderson, Claire Denis, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Aki Kaurismäki, Stanley Kwan, Paul Schrader, and Wim Wenders; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic David Bordwell. Suggested list price for the box set is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Tokyo Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 19.Posted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Announces New Soundbar Geared toward Large Screen TVs[teaser]The AirTrack HW-F850 is designed with 60-inch and larger displays in mind. [/teaser] Samsung has revealed the successor to its HW-F750 vacuum-tube amplified soundbar. The new HW-F850 features 350W, which is 40W more than its predecessor. The new soundbar also boasts a more powerful subwoofer for deeper bass response. The soundbar's larger size makes it a perfect match for big-screen displays and the device comes equipped with Bluetooth and NFC wireless capabilities for connecting to mobile devices like smartphones. The HW-F850 will arrive in Europe in September. Pricing and a U.S. release date have not been announced yet. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray release of 'My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition' Is on the Way![teaser]The comedy western will be riding onto Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on November 5. From western legend Sergio Leone ('The Good, the Bad and the Ugly') comes a rollicking shoot-`em-up! Young, ambitious gunman Nobody ('They Call Me Trinity's' Terence Hill) sets his eye on his idol, gunslinger Jack Beauregard ('Once Upon a Time in the West's' Henry Fonda), who's intent on sailing off into retirement. Deciding his hero should go out with guns blazing, Nobody sets him up for a showdown with a pack of the deadliest bad guys in the West, triggering an unforgettable finale that's become an action comedy legend! Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Updated MHL 3.0 Spec Detailed[teaser]The latest revision to the Mobile High-Definition Link interface offers improved bandwidth and 4K capabilities. [/teaser] The MHL Consortium has revealed the new spec for its popular mobile audio/video connection interface found on many smartphones and tablets. MHL 3.0 brings several improvements over the 2.0 spec, including double the bandwidth enabling 4K video (up to 2160p30) and a wider color gamut. This will allow the transmission of content like movies and games from smartphones to big screen Ultra HD displays. "The new innovations in MHL 3.0 pave the way for the technology's expansion into a broader set of home, office, and automotive applications," said Judy Chen, president, MHL, LLC. "With an installed base of more than 330 million devices, MHL, as the world's most widely adopted mobile TV-out standard, will continue to evolve to meet consumer needs." Other features in the new spec include improved Remote Control Protocol with support for peripherals such as a touch screen, keyboard and mouse, power charging up to 10W, support for simultaneous multiple displays, and enhanced 7.1 surround sound with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. MHL 3.0 is fully backwards compatible with previous versions. The new spec will be available for download in early September. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Aug 22, 2013 at 05:00 AM PDT by:
