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'American Horror Story: Asylum' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The next chapter in the hit horror series will be sending chills down Blu-ray's spine in October. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'American Horror Story: Asylum' for Blu-ray on October 8. The sins of the past haunt the present at the notorious Briarcliff home for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude. Forbidden desire and terrifying evil lurk around every corner…from alien abduction to demonic possession to a skin-wearing psychopath known as "Bloody Face." Emmy winner Jessica Lange leads an exceptional ensemble cast, including Zachary Quinto, James Cromwell and Sarah Paulson The Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes, The Orderly, What is American Horror Story: Asylum?, Welcome to Briarcliff Manor, and The Creatures. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'American Horror Story: Asylum' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Drops Price of OLED in Korea, U.S. Announcement is Rumored to be Imminent[teaser]The company has reduced the price of its curved screen OLED in Korea while plans to bring the technology to the U.S. could be announced later today. [/teaser] The 55-inch curved screen OLED TV originally launched in Korea with a retail price of 15 million won ($13,500). Now, Samsung has cut the price down to 9.9 million ($8,910) thanks to improved manufacturing. The overseas price cut also comes amid rumors that the company will finally announce the U.S. release date of its OLED display. Fellow Korean manufacturer, LG, recently brought their own OLED set to America and is currently selling it exclusively through Best Buy's Magnolia stores for $14,999. Rumors suggest that Samsung will reveal its OLED plans for the States later today at a special press briefing. At the event, the company is expected to announce full details on its KN55S9 55-inch OLED HDTV, including pricing and availability. Stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more updates on this developing story. Source: Engadget, CNETPosted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Mad Catz Tritton Pro+ 5.1 Surround Sound Headset for Windows and Mac Now Shipping[teaser]Headset contains four drivers per ear and in-line remote with Selectable Voice Monitoring.[/teaser] Last week Mad Catz began shipping its Tritton Kunai Stereo Headset for the PC and Mac, but now its much bigger and badder brother, the Tritton Pro+ True Surround Sound Headset for the Windows PC and Mac is ready to change how players experience their PC and Mac gaming. Announced at E3, the Tritton Pro+ True Surround Sound Headset for the Windows PC and Mac utilizes four drivers per year in order achieve discrete surround sound within a headset design. Unlike its console cousin, this 5.1 headset connects directly to the three 5.1 analogue jacks found on PC soundcards. As with other products in the Mad Catz Tritton line, the Pro+ headset is available in glassy red, black, and white, also features a detachable mic. Unique to this range in the line is he headset's in-line remote cluster of controls, which gives the user control over which voices will be heard during play. Of course, normal control over headset volume and mic mute are also part of the cluster. The Tritton Pro+ True Surround Sound Headset for the Windows PC and Mac is shipping now and is available to order. Source: Mad Catz Author: Brian HossPosted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the Emmy-winning comedy is bound for Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on September 24. With Jay and Gloria's baby on the way and Haley going off to college, the entire Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces some major surprises as they bicker and bond over house-flipping headaches, unwanted play dates, and everything from hot-tempered hormones to in utero karaoke. Featuring a stellar array of guest stars including Matthew Broderick, Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks, Season Four takes a heartfelt and laugh-out-loud hilarious look at what it means to be a "Modern Family." The Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted and Alternate Scenes; Commentaries on "Party Crasher", "Fulgencio", "Career Day", and "Goodnight Gracie"; An Addition to the Family; A Day with Eric; A Modern Guide to Parenting; "Modern Family" Writers; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 24.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Olympus Has Fallen' on Blu-ray!Terrorists have seized the White House and only one lone underdog hero can stop them. Quick, what movie have I just described? You'd be forgiven for guessing 'White House Down', but this time we're talking about 'Olympus Has Fallen', and you can win it on Blu-ray. Enter our contest today.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Monsters University' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Pixar prequel will enroll on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Monsters University' and 'Monsters University - 3D' for October 29. Disney/Pixar proudly presents the hilarious story of how two mismatched monsters Met and became lifelong friends in a movie screaming with laughter and oozing with heart. Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he’s dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. With their dreams temporarily dashed, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. Get ready to party with hours of exclusive bonus extras, including an inside look at the world of monsters and the animated theatrical short film "The Blue Umbrella." The releases will feature 1080p video, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 soundtracks, and a multitude of supplements including: Campus Life – What's it like being on a production crew at Pixar? Get a look at a day in the life of the "Monsters University" crew through their own eyes; Story School – This documentary examines the challenges of creating a prequel as well as themes that run through the story, and the change in focus from Sulley to Mike. We'll also look at how gags are developed – from writing jokes to brainstorming a million ideas; Scare Games – At Pixar, we play hard while we work. The same people who keep the film production moving – producers, managers, coordinators and artists – are also the ones who bring spirit and excitement to some of our extracurricular activities. We check out the MU production teams as they go head to head in the mostly playful Pixar Scare Games competitions; Welcome to MU – Sets aren't just buildings, they are the worlds our characters live in and explore. This look at the Monsters University campus and its development is told from the perspective of the artists who created each piece of the campus from the architecture to the ivy leaves; Music Appreciation – Randy Newman's scores are a mainstay of Pixar films, and this documentary will give you a privileged look at his creative process. We follow the "Monsters University" scoring process from spotting to writing and on to the scoring session. including special college-themed recording sessions; Scare Tactics – Animators are actors who digitally bring the characters to life. In this look at how the MU animation team worked, you'll see their process of how they channeled their own monster-selves and created moments on screen that were really funny, really scary and also really serious, sometimes all at the same time; Color and Light – How can a single painting set the tone for an entire scene? We'll look at the creation of the colorscripts and how they were realized technically in the final film. Along with the paturalistic feel; Paths to Pixar – MU Edition – When one door closes, sometimes another door opens – one with an even more exciting opportunity behind it. Members of the MU crew tell their own compelling backstories and share the challenges they overcame along their paths to Pixar.5% of which actually end up in the movie; Furry Monsters: A Technical Retrospective – Explore the difficulties in creating characters that are 20 years younger with tools that are 10 years more advanced in this contrasting look at the differing technical challenges that arose when making "Monsters, Inc.," and "Monsters University."; Deleted Scenes: "The Blue Umbrella" – This animated short film from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Saschka Unseld and produced by Marc Greenberg, played in theaters in front of "Monsters University." "The Blue Umbrella" tells the story of an evening commute in which the rain starts to fall and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—fall eternally in love; Audio Commentary; Promo Picks; College Campaign; Theatrical Campaign; Set Flythroughs; Art Gallery and more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99, the Collector's Edition Blu-ray is $45.99, and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Monsters University' and 'Monsters University - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 29.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Planes' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-Orders Live![teaser]Disney's animated 'Cars' spinoff is already up for pre-order at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Planes' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D with a tentative release date of December 10. The film follows Dusty the crop duster, who dreams of flying in a race around the world. But in order to qualify for the competition, he'll have to overcome his fear of heights. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray Combo Pack is $44.99, while the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Planes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's tentatively indexed under December 10.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Cars - 3D: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray 3D is Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The Pixar smash hit will be speeding to Blu-ray 3D in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will release Pixar's 'Cars' on Blu-ray 3D in an Ultimate Collector's Edition on October 29. From the acclaimed creators of 'Toy Story,' 'The Incredibles' and 'Finding Nemo' comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there’s more to life than trophies and fame. Treat your crew to turbocharged entertainment with this 'Cars - 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition.' It’s flat-out fun with a sensational soundtrack, thrilling bonus features and revved-up picture and sound. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cars - 3D: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 29.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Retro Design Meets Modern Technology with LG's Old School Wood Framed HDTV[teaser]The 32-inch 1080p LED display is designed to look like an old tube TV. [/teaser] While ultra thin bezels, curved screens, and motion guided controls might be the wave of the future for HDTV technology, LG has decided to take a moment to celebrate the past. With its 32LN630R LED TV, the company has returned to the old school designs of yesteryear, evoking televisions of the 70s and 80s. The display features a wood paneled frame and even rotary dials for changing stations and controlling the volume. These retro flourishes are only cosmetic, however, as the TV has a full 1080p IPS screen with a 178-degree viewing angle, and comes complete with USB connections with MHL support and, if the Google translation is accurate… possibly a free coffee machine. The 32LN630R Classic TV is currently available in South Korea for a suggested retail price of 840,000 won ($754). Sadly, for now, there doesn't appear to be any plans to bring the set to the United States. Source: LG via GizmodoPosted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Frankenstein's Army' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Official Selection at the Tribeca Film Festival will arise on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI will be releasing 'Frankenstein's Army' on Blu-ray on September 10. In the dying days of World War II, a battalion of Russian soldiers find themselves lost in enemy territory in eastern Germany. One soldier (Alexander Mercury, 'The Golden Compass') has been ordered to make a propaganda film as the squadron makes its way across the wintry landscape, and what follows is a thrilling mix of found-footage shocks and classic horror. Stumbling upon a village decimated by an unseen terror, the Russians are lured into the secret lab of deranged scientist Viktor ('Hellboy's Karel Roden). Viktor has unearthed the journals of the legendary Dr. Victor Frankenstein and has used them to assemble an army of supersoldiers stitched together from the body parts of fallen Germans - a desperate Hitler's last ghastly ploy to escape defeat. Leaderless and faced with dissension in their dwindling ranks, the Russians must find the courage to face down this fearsome new brigade of flesh-and-metal "zombots," or die trying. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Making-Of Featurette: Revealing all facets of the filmmaking process, this 31 minute featurette uncovers everything from Richard Raaphorst's creature designs, to the film's pre-production process, to the actual creature creation by the Unreal FX team; Interviews: Director Richard Raaphorst, Cinematographer Bart Beekman, Production Designer Jinrich Koci, Unreal FX Team, The Frankestein's Army Actors; and Five Creature Spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Frankenstein's Army' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
