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LG Reveals 1080p G2 Smartphone[teaser]The premium HD smartphone features new innovations in design. [/teaser] LG has officially unveiled its new G2 smartphone. The mobile device marks a new direction in smartphone design by doing away with side buttons. Instead, the G2 features a Rear Key design that moves all buttons to the back of the phone. The device also comes equipped with a 5.2 inch full 1080p edge-to-edge IPS display. The G2 runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and is fueled by a 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of ram, and a 3,000mAh battery. A rear 13MP camera (with Optical Image Stabilizer) and a front 2.1MP camera are also included, and the smartphone is capable of 4 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi playback for superior sound. Both a 16GB and a 32GB model in black or white will be available across 130 wireless carriers within the next eight weeks but exact pricing has yet to be detailed. Source: LGPosted Thu Aug 8, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Band Called Death' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Mark Christopher Covino and Jeff Howlett's punk rock documentary arrives on Blu-ray in a few weeks. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'A Band Called Death' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 13. Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was a band called Death. Punk before punk existed, three teenage brothers in the early '70s formed a band in their spare bedroom, began playing a few local gigs and even pressed a single in the hopes of getting signed. But this was the era of Motown and emerging disco. Record companies found Death's music -- and band name -- too intimidating, and the group was never given a fair shot, disbanding before they even completed a single album. Equal parts electrifying rockumentary and epic family love story, A Band Called Death chronicles the incredible fairy-tale journey of what happened almost three decades later, when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of the attic and found an audience several generations younger. Playing music impossibly ahead of its time, Death is now being credited as the first black punk band (hell...the first punk band!), and are finally receiving their long overdue recognition as true rock pioneers. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Directors Mark Covino and Jeff Howlett; Audio Commentary with the Hackney Family; Q&A Live at The Vermont International Film Festival; Deleted Scenes; 'Let The World Turn' Music Video; Trailers; 20-page Booklet with Liner Notes by MC5's Wayne Kramer; High Quality 720p HD Digital Download of the Film; and a Blu-ray exclusive Death Live at SXSW. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'A Band Called Death' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Thu Aug 8, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Much Ado About Nothing' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Joss Whedon's modern take on the classic Shakespeare comedy arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Much Ado About Nothing' for Blu-ray on October 8. Winner of the IFF Boston Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, 'Much Ado About Nothing' is a contemporary spin on Shakespeare's classic comedy about sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick (Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof), offering a sensual, tragic and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Much Ado About Making Nothing" featurette; "Bus Ado About Nothing" featurette; Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon; Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon and cast; and "Sigh No More" music video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Much Ado About Nothing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
New Nexus 7 Tablet with Full HD Screen is now Available[teaser]The recently released Nexus 7 FHD is the sharpest 7" 1080p tablet on the market. [/teaser] Google and ASUS have released their latest tablet, the 7-inch Nexus 7 FHD. The Android device is the follow-up to the companies' previous Nexus 7 tablet and boosts many new and improved features, including a full 1920x1200p Scratch-resistant Corning® Glass screen for gorgeous high definition images. With 323ppi, the tablet is home to one of the sharpest pictures available and also features a wide 178-degree viewing angle. The tablet utilizes Android Jelly Bean 4.3 and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of ram, a 1.2MP front camera, a 5MP rear camera, and up to 10 hours of battery life with built in wireless charging capabilities. A Wi-Fi 16GB model is now available for a suggested retail price of $229, and a Wi-Fi 32GB model is now available for a suggested retail price of $269. A Wi-Fi and LTE version of the 32GB model will also be available soon for a suggested retail price of $349. Source: ASUSPosted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'SpongeBob SquarePants: It's A SpongeBob Christmas!' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The popular Nickelodeon cartoon will deck the halls on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'SpongeBob SquarePants: It's A SpongeBob Christmas!' for Blu-ray on October 15. At Christmastime in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited except Plankton, who always gets a lump of coal from Santa. But he vows this year he'll finally get his wish – the Krabby Patty formula! And it won't be by being good. He's gonna make everyone in Bikini Bottom bad! Specs and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: BD Exclusive Bonus SpongeBob Episodes; BD Exclusive Featurette; BD exclusive Music Video; Behind the Scenes Feature; Animatic; and more. You can find the latest specs for 'SpongeBob SquarePants: It's A SpongeBob Christmas!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 15.Posted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Releases First OLED TV[teaser]The company's 54.6 inch OLED display is now available at select Best Buys. [/teaser] Late last month, LG released its first OLED display in the states and began selling it exclusively through Best Buy’s Magnolia store in Richfield, Minnesota. The 54.6-inch 55EA9800 features a curved screen that measures a super thin 0.17 inches deep (without stand) and weighs less than 38 pounds. Additional Best Buy stores in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle and San Antonio will also start carrying the TV soon, and in the coming months availability will expand to more Magnolia stores nationwide. The 55EA9800 is the first large screen consumer television that features OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology to hit stores in the Unites States and comes complete with full 1080p resolution, 3D capabilities, LG's proprietary WRGB four-color pixel system, THX certified picture, and Smart TV functions. The set also comes with four pairs of 3D glasses and is ENERGY STAR certified. Suggested list price for the 55EA9800 is $14,999 and it is currently available in select Best Buy Magnolia stores. Source: LGPosted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'100 Bloody Acres' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed black comedy from Colin and Cameron Cairnes will slaughter Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is preparing '100 Bloody Acres' for a Blu-ray release on October 1. 100 Bloody Acres weaves its inspired insanity around two brothers, Reg (Damon Herriman) and Lindsay (Angus Sampson), who are struggling to keep their organic blood and bone fertilizer business alive. Though their secret "recipe" for success -- using dead car crash victims in their product -- has been a huge boon to business, their supply has been gravely low in recent days. It's only when Reg stumbles upon three stranded travelers that he concocts a splatteringly gruesome solution to the problem involving the use of even fresher ingredients! But when Reg finds himself falling for the lovely Sophie (Anna McGahan), one of his intended victims, things get trickier, and gorier, for both his bossy brother and himself. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Celestial Avenue, a Short Film by the Cairnes Brothers; Behind 100 Bloody Acres Featurette; Bloody SFX Featurette; Grinding the Roadie; Storyboard Gallery; Mood and Gag Reels; Morgan's Organic TV Commercials & Radio Ads; Recording the Radio Ad; The Cairnes' Reenact the Shed Scene; Reg the Dog's Audition; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for '100 Bloody Acres' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Poll: Do You Use Auto Room Calibration for Audio?These days, many home theater receivers feature built-in auto room calibration programs such as Audyssey MultEQ or its competitors. Have you used these features to calibrate your home theater audio? If so, what results have you gotten? Vote in our blog poll today.Posted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sisters & Brothers' Blu-ray Cover Art Revealed[teaser]Sibling relationships will be explored in this ensemble drama coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] As previously reported, Anchor Bay is preparing 'Sisters & Brothers' for Blu-ray on September 10. Hollywood star Justin (Cory Monteith) and his struggling brother Rory (Dustin Milligan) uneasily face the perils of Hollywood. Long-bickering sisters Nikki (Amanda Crew) and Maggie (Camille Sullivan) are forced together on a long road trip from Hell. Louise (Gabrielle Miller, 'Love and Other Dilemmas') struggles with the challenges of being the primary caregiver for her mentally ill brother (Benjamin Ratner, 'Last Wedding'), and spoiled teen little sister Sarah (Kacey Rohl) is about to meet her opposite half-sister she just found out she had. Where does the drama end? Supplements have not been announced yet but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. Here's a peek at the cover art: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Sisters & Brothers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Wed Aug 7, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Hangover: Part III' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The final zany Wolfpack adventure arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'The Hangover: Part III' is coming to high-definition on October 8. It's been two years. Phil, Stu and Doug (Bradley Cooper, Eds Helms and Justin Bartha) are happily living uneventful lives at home. The only member of the Wolfpack who's not content is Alan (Zach Galifianakis). Still lacking a sense of purpose, the group's black sheep has ditched his meds and given in to his natural impulses in a big way-which, for Alan, means no boundaries, no filters and no judgment... until a personal crisis forces him to finally seek the help he needs. What could possibly go wrong? When the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Replacing Zach: The Secret Auditions - After the massive success of The Hangover and The Hangover Part II, Todd Philips has had enough of the bad-boy antics of Zach Galifianakis, and goes about secretly auditioning actors to replace Zach, forever altering the course of Hangover history; The Wolfpack's Wildest Stunts - Witness the biggest stunts and action sequences in the entire series, including the zip-lining over Las Vegas Blvd and dangling off the Caesars Palace sign; Pushing the Limits - The cast and crew relive the hilarious and awkward moments of working with children and animals who ignore everything you say, and poop wherever they want; Inside Focus: The Real Chow - Is Ken Jeong really Leslie Chow?; Zach Galifianakis In His Own Words; Action Mash-Up; Extended Scenes; and Outtakes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hangover: Part III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Tue Aug 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
