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'Graham Parker and The Rumour: This Is Live' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The band's 2012 concert from Judd Apatow's 'This Is 40' is coming to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is working on 'Graham Parker and The Rumour: This Is Live' for Blu-ray on August 20. Shot at the historic Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles, This Is Live showcases both classic songs such as "Local Girls" and "Protection" and new favorites including "Stop Cryin' About The Rain" and "Long Emotional Ride." Directed by Judd Apatow, This Is Live contains songs not included in This Is 40. After forming in London in 1975, Graham Parker and The Rumour released their first album in 1976, quickly building a reputation for fiery stage performances as well as witty and often sardonic lyrics. Parker's angry energy preceded the punk movement, and he came to fame just prior to Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson, artists to whom he is compared. Hailed as one of the most important bands of their generation, more than one of Graham Parker and The Rumour's releases have landed on Rolling Stone's Greatest Albums lists, and they have found fans in no less than Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and of course, Judd Apatow. 1980's The Up Escalator would prove to be Parker's last album with the Rumour, although members of the band would join some of Parker's later recordings. 2012's Three Chords Good found them together again, with 'This Is 40' propelling them back into the limelight. Tracklisting: 1. Fool's Gold 2. Nobody Hurts You 3. Protection 4. Local Girls 5. Long Emotional Ride 6. She Rocks Me 7. Passion Is No Ordinary Word 8. Discovering Japan 9. Stop Cryin' About The Rain 10. Three Chords Good 11. Stupefaction 12. Soul Shoes Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Graham Parker and The Rumour: This Is Live' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 20.Posted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Sixth Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The sixth season of one of television's hottest comedies will be launched into Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Sixth Season' to Blu-ray on September 10. Season Six kicks off in space, where Howard is caught in an argument between Bernadette and his mom. Back on Earth, Sheldon decides to hire Alex, a young female assistant which makes Amy feel threatened. Meanwhile, Howard and Penny make strides to define their relationship and Raj attempts to find love. Find out what surprises are in store for everyone, once Howard returns home. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: One Small Step for Wolowitz, One Giant Leap for Primetime - Go behind the scenes with the cast and real life astronauts Mike Massimino and Buzz Aldrin as they discuss Howard Wolowitz's mission on the International Space Station; Houston, We Have A Sitcom - Join the cast as they surprise Astronaut Joe Acaba with a live SKYPE chat as he circles the earth in the International Space Station; Electromagnetism: The best relationship moments in Season Six; 2013 Paley Festival Q&A - Join the cast for a Q&A session at the 2013 PaleyFest, an annual festival that celebrates television's rich and diverse programming and the creative process behind the medium; and Gag Reel - The best outtakes of Season Six. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $54.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 10.Posted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Ultra HD at a Bargain Price: Seiki 50 inch UHD for $966 at Amazon[teaser]Seiki's 4K entry over $500 off. [/teaser] Seiki Digital's SE50UY04, the 50 inch UHD LED LCD set, is currently selling for $966 on Amazon. The normal price of industry's most accessible UHD set is $1500. Reception for Seiki's 4K set has been mostly positive, with the grand caveat of it being a UHD set without a UHD content pipeline. Multiple 4K devices are inbound, however, including Sony's FMP-X1, the Sony PS4, and Microsoft's Xbox One. Ultimately, for most people a UHD set without UHD content makes little sense. Some would prefer to at least have a new HDMI spec or DisplayPort before jumping in, still even more people swear that UHD is merely the most marketable snake oil to date. Nevertheless, in June of 2013 Seiki is offering a UHD set for less than a $1000, making their set the cheapest early adopter option by far. Source: Amazon Author: Brian HossPosted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of June 16th, 2013This week in Blu-ray brings us one of the biggest movies of the year. Well, one of the tallest, at least. It was kind of a bust in other respects. As is so often the case, some of the smaller releases may be a lot more interesting. Read about all the latest discs in the blog today.Posted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Muppets' and 'The Muppet: Christmas Carol' Blu-rays $14.69 at Amazon[teaser]Wokka Wokka Wokka! Save nearly fifty percent on a pair of titles featuring the lovable Muppets in today's spotlight bargain![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Muppets' and 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' on Blu-ray for only $14.69 each (45% off suggested retail price). Click here to visit Amazon and order either of these Blu-rays for a terrific price!Posted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 06:28 AM PDT by: -
'No One Lives' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The horror/thriller from director Ryûhei Kitamura ('The Midnight Meat Train') heads to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'No One Lives' for Blu-ray on August 20. When a ruthless criminal gang takes a young couple hostage and goes to ground in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere, all hell breaks loose. When tragedy strikes, the tables are unexpectedly turned, and the gang finds themselves outsmarted by an urbane and seasoned killer determined to ensure that no one lives. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'No One Lives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 20.Posted Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Men in Black Trilogy Giftset w/Worm Figurine' and 'Sci-Fi 3-Pack' Blu-ray Sets Over Fifty Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]Will Smith makes Amazon's Blu-ray deal this week look real good! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Men in Black Trilogy Giftset w/Worm Figurine' for $38.99 (59% off the suggested retail price). This set includes: 'Men in Black,' 'Men in Black 2' and 'Men in Black 3,' as well as a collectible worm figurine. The retailer is also selling a 'Sci-Fi 3-Pack' (which includes 'Jumper,' 'Independence Day,' and I, Robot') for $21.99 (57% off the suggested retail price). Click here to take advantage of the either of these deals and this offer is available from now through June 23.Posted Sun Jun 16, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Movie and TV DadsThis Sunday is Father's Day, the holiday where you show the paternal figure in your life how much you appreciate all he's done for you with the gift of an ugly tie. While we contemplate the injustice of that, let's take a look at some of our favorite movie and TV dads in today's Roundtable.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Four more Agatha Christie mystery adventures will be sleuthing their way to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' for Blu-ray on September 3. Agatha Christie's beloved Belgian detective returns in these four feature-length mysteries from the hit series. Set amid the unparalleled elegance of the Art Deco era, these beautifully remastered adaptations star David Suchet as the peerless Hercule Poirot. With a little help from his friends, Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser, 'Sharpe'), Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson, 'Little Voice'), and Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran), Poirot unravels the most tangled cases with flair and finesse. Episodes include: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd—Poirot's much-needed retreat to the countryside is interrupted by the murder of a prosperous industrialist. Lord Edgeware Dies—Following the death of a loathsome aristocrat, Poirot is stymied by his suspects' ironclad alibis. Evil Under the Sun—A sojourn in Devon turns into an investigation for Poirot after the body of a beautiful young woman is found on the beach. Murder in Mesopotamia—The detective travels to Iraq and finds himself embroiled in a web of rivalries, jealousy, and murder at an archaeological dig. Supplements have not been revealed yet, but the 2-Disc Blu-ray set will featurte 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 3.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT by: -
Poll: What Did You Think of 'Man of Steel'?Our reviewers are split on the merits of Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' reboot. This may turn out to be one of the more divisive films of the year. Now is your turn to tell us what you think. Is this a great rebirth for the franchise, or a super dud? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
