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'American Mary' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The second film from directors Jen and Sylvia Soska will slice into Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Media is working on 'American Mary' for Blu-ray on June 18. Twisted Twins Jen and Sylvia Soska are back with their stunning follow-up to the indie hit 'Dead Hooker in a Trunk.' 'American Mary' is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele. Appearances are everything. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with the Soska Sisters, Katharine Isabelle and Tristan Risk, and a Behind the Scenes Featurette.Posted Wed May 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Cheetos' 'Cheetahpult' Game Now Available Online[Teaser]An extremely addictive game is now available on YouTube from the cool cats at Cheetos![/Teaser] Launch Cheetos Mix-Ups into a YouTube video with the world's first smartphone Cheetahpult! The interactive video game uses Flash technology allowing players to sync their mobile device (or use a mouse) to hurl Cheetos Mix-ups, a grab bag of four flavorful shapes - Salsa Picante, Chipotle Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar and Cheddar - across several different "Cheetlefields." Users can also rack up points and unlock new levels, but if they aren't creative enough with their targeting, they might trigger some funny cutscenes! After all, it's not easy... being cheesy. Be sure to check out the Cheetos Cheetahpult Game on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CheetosChannel/Cheetahpult?x=gamePosted Wed May 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Liar Liar' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1997 Jim Carrey comedy is planned for Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing to release 'Liar Liar' on Blu-ray on July 9. A habitually dishonest, silver-tongued lawyer named Fletcher Reede (Carrey) is more concerned with his career and clients than his young son, Max (Justin Cooper). But when the boy uses his fifth birthday wish to make his dad more truthful, Fletcher is in for quite a few surprises, none of which are welcome and all of which seem to come at the most inconvenient time possible. The Blu-ray features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Liar Liar' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Wed May 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Adding Three More AVENTAGE Models[teaser]Two new 9.2 channel receivers and one 7.2 channel receiver top the line.[/teaser] Yamaha's line of AVENTAGE networked AV receivers just received three new models, and the company is high on the quality of the line. Introduced in 2010, Yamaha has pushed the AVENTAGE models as a combination of studio quality parts with obsessive finish and a mass of techie features. Currently, Yamaha is touting the line's ESS DACs, the SABRE32 ES9016 and SABRE ES9006. Their essential function is often overlooked by other tech-heavy receiver offerings. From Bob Goedken, general manager of Yamaha's AV Division, "Album after album, film after film, AV professionals say how much they appreciate the clean, detailed and powerful sound, and the highly convincing sense of ‘being there' that embody our AVENTAGE receivers. We can give all the credit to our engineers, who obsessed over every last detail, making subtle refinements and tweaks that mean the difference between good and great. Ultimately, we have one-upped ourselves, achieving the purest, best-sounding audio and best video reproduction possible." " The three new models of the AVENTAGE line offer HDMI zone switching in order to display two HD sources simultaneously to different rooms in the home with Yamaha at the center and include full UHD upscaling and support. 3D support is also part of the package. Connectivity includes AirPlay, MHL, DLNA, internet radio, Pandora, Rhapsody, and HD Radio and control options extend to smart devices including iOS and Android devices. The new 7.2 RX-A1030 is priced at $1200 and offers 120 Watts per channel. The 9.2 RX-A2030 is priced at $1700 and offers 155 Watts per channel. Finally, the 11.2 capable RX-A3030 is priced at $2200 and offers 165 Watts per channel. All three models are expected in June from authorized Yamaha dealers. Source: Yamaha Author: Brian HossPosted Wed May 29, 2013 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
'Next Friday' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy sequel from director Steve Carr is in the works for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Next Friday' is coming to high-definition on September 10. Ice Cube returns as Craig Jones, a streetwise man from South Central Los Angeles in this smash hit sequel to the comedy, 'Friday.' Trouble ensues this time out as Craig relocates to the suburbs in order to hide from the neighborhood bully, Debo (Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Next Friday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Wed May 29, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The black comedy from writer/director Boris Rodriguez will chow down on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Doppelganger Releasing is bringing 'Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal' to Blu-ray on August 6. Frustrated, former art-scene darling Lars (Lindhardt) takes a teaching job in a small town as a "therapeutic measure" to stir up his creative juices. Life in the peaceful hamlet first appears to be rosy, as Lars settles in and impresses his beautiful colleague Lesley (Georgina Reilly) by taking in the brawny, mute Eddie (Dylan Smith) after his caregiver passes away. But Lars soon discovers that Eddie suffers from a rare form of somnambulism that transforms him from a docile, cereal-obsessed art student into a ravenous sleepwalking cannibal. Initially horrified by Eddie's dark secret, Lars soon becomes enthralled by the not-so-gentle giant, who truly becomes the muse that Lars has been searching for. But as Lars' artistic endeavors grow in scope and acclaim, so does the body count created by Eddie's gruesome nocturnal activities. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes; Interview with Director Boris Rodriguez; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Wed May 29, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Side Effects' on Blu-rayEven on a short week like this, we still have a free movie to give away. Enter our contest today for your chance to win Steven Soderbergh's medical thriller 'Side Effects' on Blu-ray!Posted Tue May 28, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'42' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Jackie Robinson biopic will be sliding onto Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing '42' for Blu-ray on July 16. Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. '42' tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack have not yet been revealed. You can find the latest specs for '42' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 16.Posted Tue May 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Evil Dead' Remake Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The hit remake of Sam Raimi's cult classic will be summoned to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Evil Dead' on Blu-ray on July 16. The story follows Mia, a young woman struggling with sobriety, who heads to a remote cabin with her brother and a group of friends where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads to danger and horror. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Cast and Crew Commentary, Directing the Dead, Evil Dead the Reboot, Making Life Difficult, Unleashing the Evil Force, and Being Mia. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Evil Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 16.Posted Tue May 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Midsomer Murders: Set 22' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Four more mysteries based on the books by author Caroline Graham are bound for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media has revealed 'Midsomer Murders: Set 22' is coming to Blu-ray on August 6. The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these contemporary British television mysteries. Inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham, modern master of the English village mystery, the series stars Neil Dudgeon (Life of Riley) as the capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby, with Jason Hughes (This Life) as his earnest, efficient partner, Detective Sergeant Ben Jones. Guest stars include Warren Clarke, Joanna David, Genevieve O'Reilly, and James Dreyfus. Mysteries include "The Sleeper Under the Hill", in which Barnaby and Jones investigate a group of Druids in Midsomer Mow; "The Night of the Stag," wherein local bootleggers come under suspicion after the disappearance of a government inspector; "A Sacred Trust," as vandalism and violence send shock waves through Midsomer's cloistered nunnery; and "A Rare Bird," in which the detectives investigate whether competition between ornithology enthusiasts led to murder. The two-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include Midsomer Murders in Conversation featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Midsomer Murders: Set 22' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Tue May 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
