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'Marnie' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Alfred Hitchcock's 1964 psychological thriller is getting a standalone Blu-ray release in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Marnie' will arrive on Blu-ray on September 3. The film is currently available on Blu-ray as part of the 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection.' Kleptomaniac Marnie Edgar (Tippi Hedren), who moves from job to job and has a pathological fear of the colour red, is caught stealing by latest employer, Mark Rutland (Sean Connery). Instead of turning her over to the police, ark forces Marnie to marry him, convinced that he can get to the bottom of her psychosis. . The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements include: The Trouble with Marnie: 58-minute Documentary; The Marnie Archives: Movie posters, vintage ads and production photos; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Marnie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Tue Jun 25, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Seiki Introducing a 39 inch UHDTV at $699[teaser]Seiki 65 inch UHDTV follows this fall.[/teaser] Seiki, known for their no-frills approach to TVs, has already made big waves in UHD with their sub $1500 50 inch SE50UY04. The company is now moving ahead with two additional UHDTV LED LCD models. First, there is the 39 inch SE39UY04. Pre-orders for the new UHD set begin on June 27th with a suggested price point of $700. From Seiki, "Targeting smart, savvy Ultra High-Definition television (Ultra HDTV) and PC monitor buyers ready to experience 4K digital entertainment, SEIKI Digital, Inc. introduces its 39-inch LED 4K Ultra HDTV and adds to its 4K lineup. The new model (SE39UY04) features a panel resolution of 3,840-by-2,160, and an input refresh rate of 120Hz on a 1080p signal and 30Hz on a 4K signal." The size of the 39 inch is indeed in line with a size appropriate for usage as a monitor. Likewise, as a desktop monitor it is quite likely that the viewer will be close enough to the screen to take advantage of the extra resolution. Unfortunately, with the current HDMI 1.4 standard limiting resolutions above 1080p to 30Hz, the model's potential as game-changing monitor is far from ideal. Seiki has also announced that the 65 inch UHDTV model will follow by this fall. Presumably, the 65 inch model will carry over the same basic feature set. Source: PC Perspective Author: Brian HossPosted Tue Jun 25, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' on Blu-rayIn this week's contest, we're giving away a goofy screwball comedy starring Steve Carell and Jim Carrey, which sadly also happens to feature one of the final acting performances from the late James Gandolfini. Enter our contest today for your chance to win 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' on Blu-ray.Posted Tue Jun 25, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Black Waters of Echo's Pond' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Gabriel Bologna's 2009 horror film will get a Blu-ray release this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Black Waters of Echo's Pond' for Blu-ray on September 10. In 1927, archaeologists unearthed a major historical find in Turkey. What happened next is the stuff of legend...and nightmares! In 'The Black Waters of Echo's Pond,' nine friends take a holiday at a Victorian home on a private island off the coast of Maine. There, they uncover a game first discovered as part of an archaeological expedition from over 80 years ago that resulted in a series of mysterious – and grisly – deaths. What they don't realize is that when played, the ancient artifact brings out the worst in each of them. Jealousy, greed, hatred, lust, all of the things they keep buried deep inside themselves rise to the surface and come to a boil. A warning to all those who start the game: it just might finish you. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'The Black Waters of Echo's Pond' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Tue Jun 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Great Gatsby' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Up For Pre-Order[teaser]Baz Luhrmann's 2013 spectacle arrives on both formats this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Great Gatsby' Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack and 'The Great Gatsby - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan for August 27. 'The Great Gatsby' follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering, blue-blooded husband Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Great Gatsby - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under August 27.Posted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Poll: What Did You Think of 'World War Z'?After a year's delay for rewrites, reshoots and a 3D conversion, the Brad Pitt zombie apocalypse epic 'World War Z' finally opened this weekend. Was it worth the wait? If you saw it, what did you think? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony and Disney Offering On-demand for Some In-theater Movies in South Korea[teaser]The trial has included 'Django Unchained,' 'Wreck-It-Ralph,' and 'Brave.' [/teaser] According to the Wall Street Journal and the Verge, Sony and Disney are the first US studios to attempt day-and-date on-demand offerings for movies on their theater release date. The cited examples, 'Django Unchained,' 'Wreck-It-Ralph,' and 'Brave' have been part of a new on-demand service in Korea. The service, which is described as part of a trial, has been available through cable, internet, and satellite TV offerings. The entire endeavor is part of move to curb loses due to film piracy. Naturally, the hope is that if studios like Sony and Disney can see the logic of offering new releases at home in one market, the why not others. Such a strategy would of course be seen as a threat to movie theaters. Disney has run into resistance before with Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.' By shortening the theater to home video release window from 17 weeks to 12 weeks, several theater chains in Europe threatened to bypass showing the movie entirely. With nine digit box office numbers routinely targeted by studios, theater chains will continue to flex their position in the media delivery system. But should the day come when more money could be made by studios targeting the home directly, it may start with one or two before all studios make the jump. Source: The Verge Author: Brian HossPosted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season' Release Date & Packaging Poll[teaser]Vote on the exclusive Best Buy packaging options for season three of the hit series which streets on Blu-ray in February! [/teaser] The triumphant third season of Game of Thrones is set to be released on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on February 18, 2014. The box set will feature the beautiful dragon shadow image however; the fate of the exclusive Best Buy packaging is in the hands of fans. Over the past two years, the sigil box art sold at the nationwide retailer has become a favorite among fans who have taken to message boards and social platforms to speculate over which images will be featured then struggle over which one to purchase. Now they can decide! Via a social media poll, Game of Thrones devotees will pick the Season 3 exclusive covers. There are three stylish options: a "Character Edition" featuring third season poster art of Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke; "Season 3 New Sigils" featuring the sigils of Houses Tyrell, Tully and Stannis Baratheon who were prominent this season; or "Bring Back Your Favorite Sigil" with Houses Stark and Targaryen (Season 1) and Lannister (Season 2). "We love that Game of Thrones fans are so passionate and vocal about our home entertainment products and the reaction to the Best Buy exclusive packaging has been fantastic for two years running," said Meredith Vincent, VP of Marketing, HBO Home Entertainment. "This is a fun and exciting way to reward fans and give them a direct voice into what is created for the next release." The polling begins Monday, June 24th on the Game of Thrones and Best Buy (US) Facebook pages. Each page will host a gallery of the exclusive packaging options and fans can cast their single vote by "liking" the appropriate image. The votes will be tallied in real-time so fans can keep track of which option is gaining the most support. Voting ends on Sunday, July 21st and the winning art will be revealed on both Facebook pages, and available for pre-order, on Friday, August 2nd. The Best Buy exclusive packaging will be available in all retail locations nationwide as well as Future Shop in Canada and additional international stores to be confirmed at a later date. Information on the BD/DVD bonus features will be announced by the end of year. You can find the latest specs for 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 18.Posted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 09:33 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $117.80 at Amazon[teaser]The classic comedy TV series on Blu-ray is over sixty five percent off at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray for only $117.80 (66% off suggested retail price). Welcome one of TV's funniest couples ever into your living room. You'll be laughing hysterically as you join Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke) struggling with the ups and downs of work and home, aided and agitated by his lovely wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore). Adding to the fun are Rob's wisecracking co-workers Sally (Rose Marie) and Buddy (Morey Amsterdam), long-suffering Mel Cooly (Richard Deacon) and hot-tempered boss Alan Brady (Carl Reiner). Winner of 15 Emmy Awards, THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW is consistently ranked among the top TV comedies of all-time and renowned for its top-notch cast and stellar writing. Now enjoy each episode in pristine high-definition for the first time! Click here to pick up all five seasons for your Blu-ray library today!Posted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 08:38 AM PDT by: -
'Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing' Blu-ray Now Available for Pre-Order[teaser]Henry King's classic 1955 romance starring Jennifer Jones and William Holden is getting a limited edition Blu-ray release in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Twilight Time will start shipping a Blu-ray release of 'Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing' on July 9. One of Hollywood’s great epic romances, 'Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing' (1955)—based on the bestselling autobiographical novel by Han Suyin—stars Jennifer Jones as a reserved Eurasian doctor working in the exotic, conflict-ridden Hong Kong of the post-World War II era. There, she meets a dashing (if married) war correspondent, resplendently played by William Holden; the two embark on a whirlwind romance buffeted by problems of race, politics, and war. Directed by the sturdy Henry King, the film features superb cinematography by Leon Shamroy—with extraordinary location footage shot by Charles Clarke—and an unforgettable score by the great Alfred Newman, built on one of the most popular title songs of the 1950s, written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. The release will be limited to 3000 units and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Michael Lonzo, and Sylvia Stoddard; Isolated Score Track; Movietone News Footage; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Extensive Liner Notes by Julie Kirgo. You can pre-order the Blu-ray from Screen Archives here for $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
