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'Girl Most Likely' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The quirky Kristen Wiig comedy heads to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Girl Most Likely' will be available on Blu-ray on November 5. A once promising New York playwright (Wiig) stages a fake suicide in an attempt to reunite with her ex, only to wind up back in her New Jersey hometown in the custody of her gambling-addict mother. The film co-stars Golden Globe® winner Annette Bening (Best Actress in a Motion Picture, 'The Kids Are Alright,' 2010), Matt Dillon ('There's Something About Mary'), Darren Criss (TV's "Glee") and Bob Balaban ('Moonrise Kingdom'). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Girl Most Likely' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Samsung ATIV S Neo Announced for Sprint[teaser]The 720p smartphone launches August 16 for wireless provider Sprint. [/teaser] Samsung and Sprint have announced the specs, pricing, and release date for the ATIV S Neo smartphone. The Windows 8 phone features a 4.8 inch 720p screen and is powered by Sprint's 4G LTE network. The device comes packed with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of ram, 16GB of internal memory, a microSD slot, a rear facing 8MP camera, a front facing 1.9Mp camera, and a removable 2,000mAh lithium-ion battery. ATIV Beam technology is also included, enabling wireless media sharing through NFC and Bluetooth. The Samsung ATIV S Neo will be available from Sprint starting this Friday, August 16, for $149.99 with a two year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. Sources: CNET, SprintPosted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]All five films in the franchise, along with over 2 hours of new supplements, are coming in a commemorative Blu-ray set this November. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment will release 'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray on November 5. Whether Team Edward or Team Jacob, the passion of Twilight fans hasn’t dissipated with the final film, continuing through fan fiction, pop culture and the constant engagement of over 166 million fans in Twilight’s online network. Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga encompasses all five films, over 2 hours of brand new exclusive content and over 10 hours of every special feature ever created for the multi-billion dollar franchise. 'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' is the ultimate collector’s set, an immersive experience for every Twilight fan to recapture and relive the most epic romance of the century. New content in the 10-disc set includes: Cast retrospective with new interviews; The Twilight Saga: Breaking Character - Showcases unreleased behind-the-scenes moments on set; Twilight FAN-omenon - An exploration of the epic phenomenon; Twilight Forever: Edward's Saga; and Twilight Forever: Jacob's Saga; plus Ultraviolet Digital Copies of all five films. The deluxe packaging arrives in a double-sided box that highlights beloved characters, one side featuring Edward and Bella and the other side featuring Jacob; and the discs are held in a commemorative photo album highlighting the most iconic moments from the entire saga. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $74.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
New Video Details ASUS MeMo Pad FHD 10 LTE Tablet[teaser]A new promotional video has revealed the specs for the latest tablet from ASUS. [/teaser] With the help of some relaxing beach imagery and some not so relaxing whistling, ASUS has shed new light on its MeMo Pad FHD 10 LTE tablet. The promotional YouTube video lays out the basic specs for the new entertainment device, which includes a 10-inch 1920x1200 IPS panel with a wide 178-degree viewing angle. The tablet is 9.9mm thick, weighs 572g, comes packed with a quad-core processor (though which one is not yet clear), dual stereo speakers, video streaming capabilities, a rear facing 5MP camera, a microSD slot for expandable storage, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Check out the full video below for all the details... but don't say I didn't warn you about the whistling. An exact release date and pricing have not been announced yet. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
NFL Sunday Ticket Not Coming to the PS3 This Year[teaser]Two years of availability end now.[/teaser] In one of the unique and expensive arrangement available in entertainment, PS3 owners have had the option the past two seasons to subscribe and watch the near full slate of NFL games on their PS3. IGN is now reporting a confirmation from Sony of what has been expected for some time, there will be no NFL Sunday Ticket on the PS3 this year, which likely signals the end of the service on the platform. Two years ago, the service, which came as an app for the PS3, involved two service options. Those already subscribing through DirecTV could enjoy the PS3 app as another way to watch games, and those without DirecTV service could subscribe for $340. Last year those same options remained, but the subscription fee drop to $300. The introduction of the Xbox One back in May was noted for its emphasis on entertainment options apart from games, and the biggest example was probably the announcement of a five year partnership between Microsoft and the NFL. The endgame of the new service appears to offer the user live games with a fantasy football overlay. Thus far though, the service does not actually seem to mimic the Sunday NFL Ticket experience. The NFL of course is known for favoring exclusive agreements, whether it be the Sunday NFL Ticket with DirecTV or the licensing involved with EA's 'Madden' football video games. Source: IGN Author: Brian HossPosted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'Vital Signs' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The medical drama starring Jimmy Smits will be making a house call on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Vital Signs' for Blu-ray on October 1. Jimmy Smits heads an all-star cast in this fast-paced romantic drama about medical students trying to meet the demands of love, ambition and competition. As they enter their third year of medical school, a group of young students prepare to leave the world of textbooks for the halls of a real hospital. Somehow, they must impress the chief of Surgery (Smits) while learning how to survive the life-and-death area of medicine and the complexity of their everyday lives. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Vital Signs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Little Witch Academia: Collector's Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 26-minute Anime is getting a Collector's Edition release in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acttil and Trigger Inc. will be releasing 'Little Witch Academia: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on September 17. Akko Kagari (voiced by Megumi Han) is an ordinary girl who joins the renowned witching school for witch girls, Luna Nova Academy. When she was younger, she went to Magical Festa, a magic show hosted by a witch named Shiny Chariot. Akko was so mesmerized and inspired by Shiny Chariot's performance that she dreamed to someday be a "cool" witch like her. This young and impressionable Akko takes Shiny Chariot's words as her own motto: "Never forget, a believing heart is your magic." As part of a class, Akko and her classmates go into a labyrinth under the Tower of Luna Nova. There, a sealed ancient dragon was unleashed by one of her classmates. Akko tries to stop the dragon, but... Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Bonus Art Book: A 112-page art book packed with inspirational storyboards, sketches, character art, and illustrations; 66-minute Making-of Video; and original Soundtrack CD. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Little Witch Academia: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Wed Aug 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'This is the End' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The hit disaster comedy from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'This is the End' on Blu-ray on October 1. 'This Is The End' follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: This is the Marketing, Commentary with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, and the featurette Directing Your Friends. Blu-ray exclusives include: The Cannibal King, This is the Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, Line-O-Ramas, Meta-Apocalypse, Let's Get Technical, Party Time, The Making of "The Making of Pineapple Express 2", and Jay & Seth vs. The Apocalypse-The Original Short. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'This is the End' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Officially Announces the U.S. Release of its First OLED TV[teaser]After weeks of rumors, the company has finally started shipping its 55-inch OLED HDTV [/teaser] At a special press event held today, Samsung revealed details on the pricing and availability of its KN55S9C curved screen OLED. The display is currently shipping to select U.S. retailers and will be available for purchase for a suggested retail price of $9,000. Though still quite pricey, that's considerably less than rival LG's similar OLED display which is currently on sale at select Best Buy Magnolia stores for $15,000. The display features OLED technology (organic light-emitting diode) with self-emitting RGB sub-pixels and no backlight, resulting in superior black levels. The TV also comes complete with full 1080p resolution, super fast response times, 3D capabilities, Smart TV features, and support for Samsung's Evolution Kit. Also new to this model, is the introduction of Samsung's Multi View mode. Using the company's 3D Active glasses, two individual users are now able to simultaneously view different HD content in 2D or 3D on the same TV. Built-in speakers on the 3D glasses will provide the appropriate audio to each user, creating a seamless Multi View experience. The KN55S9C will start showing up in specialty retailers and online stores soon, and will be available for purchase at Samsung's website for $9,000 starting August 14. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
The Xbox Can Sacrifice Performance in Order to Prevent Over-Heating[teaser]The Xbox One can crank up its fan and even enter a low power state to cope with with misuse.[/teaser] Once upon a time, the Xbox 360 was known for chronic over-heating issues that fell into the "red ring of death" category. Much of those issues can be drawn back to design changes made to the Xbox 360 in the months prior to its release. Even forgiving the console's design issues, there have been plenty of users who used the product without allowing for the necessary breathing room. That is why, in contrast, the Xbox One is being positioned as a low power, always-on device built in part on the lessons of the Xbox 360. If Xbox's General Manager of Console Development Leo del Castillo is to be believed, the Xbox One can not only handle normal operating conditions without missing a beat, for instance by not suddenly shutting down, but can even handle some extreme misuse. "We can’t prevent misuse of the product, but we can certainly anticipate it. The way we designed the box, we don’t actually intend it to ever have to go to maximum speed under normal environmental conditions. But there is overhead. So we’ll allow the fan to go all the way up to its maximum speed and if that solves the condition without the user having to do anything." That means that the Xbox One can modulate its own fan, a feature that is expected by users for sure, but the Xbox One goes even further. "One thing that we have more flexibility with... With the architecture of the Xbox One, is that we can dial back the power of the box considerably. We had a little less flexibility with the 360. And so basically, if we couldn’t dissipate the heat, there wasn’t a whole lot of leverage we could pull to keep the heat from being generated, so we had a limited amount of time before it just shut down. Xbox One can actually dial it back to a lower power state, so low in fact that it can in a mode that uses virtually no air flow." So the Xbox One can ramp its fan all the way up, and then if necessary can start dropping frames. If neither of those solutions cause the user to take notice that the Xbox One may be running hot due to current conditions there is one more fail-safe. "I don’t know the exact details of how it’ll show up to the user. But we try to be as transparent to the user as possible. We’ll allow the fan to go all the way up to maximum speed. They might notice the extra noise, and that will help to self-correct the condition. "If we get to the point where that is no longer enough, we have the mechanism, the interface, to deal with that." That mechanism may mean a direct message followed by a suspension of play. Ultimately, it looks like the Xbox One will be a bit more adept than its predecessor at handling heat under various conditions. Source: Gizmodo Author: Brian HossPosted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by:
