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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Blu-ray $12.37 at Amazon[teaser]Hey bub, looking for more mutant high-def action? Amazon has Hugh Jackman's blockbuster for an excellent price! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' for only $12.37 (69% off suggested list price). Click here to lace your Blu-ray collection with indestructible adamantium today!Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
Get Your Hands on the LG BD550 Manual Now[teaser]LG’s new Blu-ray players aren’t out yet, but that doesn’t have to stop you from wanting them. If you’re looking for a quick fix, the manual for the BD550 is online now. [/teaser] It might not be the top of LG’s new Blu-ray lineup, but if you’re into gear like we’re into gear, you’ll want to take a peek at the manual for the BD550. Sure, there’s nothing that’ll come as a huge surprise. You’ve got Netflix, CinemaNow, YouTube, VUDU and Pandora all available thanks to NetCast. It plays back Blu-ray discs in 1080p and is BD-Live compliant. The BD550 will rip CDs down to a USB drive, which is a cool feature, but the manual doesn’t say which format it rips to. In fact, it specifically says that it “records CDs” to a thumb drive, which is a bit of an odd use of the terminology. Leaked information is always exciting, and the full user manual for the BD550 being available before it releases is right up there. But come on LG, how bout leaking some more info on the BD590? Source: LGPosted Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
"Houston, We Have 'Apollo 13' on Blu-ray"[teaser]Ron Howard's true story of the infamous NASA space mission will blast off for Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] Universal has just revealed 'Apollo 13' starring Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton is slated for high-definition liftoff on April 13. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature commentary with director Ron Howard, Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell and his wife Marilyn; U-Control: The Apollo Era: Learn about the other big events from the year of this historic mission—without stopping the movie; U-Control: Tech-Splanations:: Enjoy entertaining explanations of the science and technology of the Apollo 13 missions; Lucky 13: The Astronaut's Story: A "Dateline" television piece recounting the events of the mission; Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13: The making of the film including behind-the-scenes footage and interviews; Conquering Space: The Moon And Beyond: A recap of the last 45 years in space; D-Box Motion Control; pocketBlu; My Scenes; and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still unconfirmed. You can find the latest specs for 'Apollo 13' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 13.Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Panasonic Unveils 3D Blu-ray Authoring Facility[teaser]Panasonic’s Advanced Authoring Center beats the competition to the punch. [/teaser] It’s no secret that Panasonic absolutely loves 3D. They’ve been pushing the new 3D technologies hard from the beginning, and their gear was used exclusively in the production of 'Avatar.' So the news that they’re the first company to launch a 3D Blu-ray probably won’t shock anyone. They’ve got it all up and running pretty quickly though. Panasonic has upgraded their Advanced Authoring Center for compatibility with the new 3D Blu-rays based on the Blu-ray Disc Associations standards. It’s now the one and only place that studios can go to get their 3D content put onto disc. There are a few companies making the push for 3D dominance, and while Samsung and Sony want to take the 3D market in the home, Panasonic’s looking for businesses. “Given Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory’s vast experience with HD image processing,” says Jeannine Patton, of the Advanced Authoring Center, “we are confident that we lead the industry.” Other companies will launch authoring facilities too, but speed counts for a lot in the ongoing tech race. Panasonic says that the first 3D Blu-ray discs will be rolling out as early as this spring. Source: PanasonicPosted Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Tombstone' Blu-ray Detailed, Justice Is Coming SOONER![teaser]High noon is coming to Blu-ray a week earlier than expected. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista has revealed the classic western 'Tombstone' starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday is heading to high-definition in May, but that date is now April 27. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplements revealed so far are: The Making of Tombstone, The Director's Original Storyboards, TV Spots, and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tombstone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 27.Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Wrestler' Blu-ray $12.99 at Amazon[teaser]Own the award-winning drama for a fantastic price. [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'The Wrestler' starring Mickey Rourke in his comeback role as washed-up Randy "The Ram" Robinson for only $12.99 (68% off suggested list price). Click here to body slam this great film into your high-definition library!Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
'Armageddon' Blu-ray Detailed, Will Strike Earth SOONER![teaser]The giant meteor is making a beeline to high-definition in April, instead of May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing Michael Bay's guilty pleasure disaster flick 'Armageddon' starring an all-star cast including Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Billy Bob Thornton for Blu-ray release in May, but that date is now actually April 27. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplements revealed so far are Aerosmith's " I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" Music Video & Theatrical and Teaser Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Armageddon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 27.Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 11:05 AM PST by: -
'Broken Embraces' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed thriller will seduce Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] Sony Pictures has just revealed that 'Broken Embraces' starring Penélope Cruz is coming to high-definition on March 16. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted scenes; The Cannibalistic Councillor, a short film by Pedro Almodóvar; Pedro Directs Penélope; On the Red Carpet: The New York Film Festival Closing Night; and Variety Q&A with Penélope Cruz. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Broken Embraces' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where its indexed under March 16.Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Pirate Radio' Blu-ray Detailed and Rescheduled[teaser]The boat will now rock high-definition in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios had said Pirate Radio' starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, and Kenneth Branagh was hitting Blu-ray in March, but now the date seems to have been moved to April 13. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include deleted scenes and an audio commentary with writer and director Richard Curtis, producer Hilary Bevan Jones and actors Nick Frost and Chris O'Dowd. Blu-ray exclusives will include: Tuning In: Richard Curtis and cast members, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy discuss the enormous influence pirate radio had in the UK in the 1960s; 7" of Heaven: Richard Curtis, Bill Nighy, Chris O'Dowd and Philip Seymour Hoffman discuss the life-changing effects of the music of the 1960s; All at Sea: Richard Curtis, Chris O'Dowd, Rhys Darby and Rhys Ifans discuss the fun and perils of filming at sea; Getting Ship Shape: Nick Frost and Chris O'Dowd discuss re-creating the Radio Rock boat as a set on dry land and Rhys Darby brings us on a tour of the set; Hitting The Decks: Tom Wisdom, who plays Mark 'The sexiest man in the world', shows us around Mark's cabin, a true 'love den,' on the day 35 semi-clothed women come to pay him a visit!; Mark's Love Den: Nick Frost, Rhys Ifans and Chris O'Dowd discuss the fun of learning to be a 1960s DJ for the film, My Scenes, Pocket Blu, and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $36.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pirate Radio' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 13.Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Tombstone' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The legendary gunfight at the OK Corral should look pretty spiffy on Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista has revealed the classic western 'Tombstone' starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday is headed for high-definition on May 4. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tombstone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Mon Feb 1, 2010 at 05:00 PM PST by:
