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TODAY ONLY: HDD Spotlight Bargain: James Bond Blu-ray 3-Packs $29.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day includes all three 'James Bond' collections on Blu-ray.[/teaser] For today only, Amazon is selling each set for $29.99 (57% off the suggested list price). Volume One (Includes 'Dr. No,' 'Die Another Day,' and 'Live and Let Die.') Volume Two (Includes 'For Your Eyes Only,' 'From Russia With Love,' and 'Thunderball.') Volume Three (Includes 'Moonraker,' 'The World is Not Enough,' and 'Goldfinger.') This offer is only good while supplies last. The sale page can be found by clicking here.Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Denon’s Budget Concious Blu-ray Player[teaser]With the announcement of the DBP-1610, Denon has reached their lowest price point yet. The most economical of Denon’s Blu-ray players, the new addition will retail for $499. [/teaser] While certainly scaled down from Denon’s typical line of BD players, the DBP-1610 is still a very capable player. The DBP-1610 does what high end Blu-ray players should do. It supports high definition audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio. It features BD-Live capability. It supports DiVX, upscales standard DVDs up to 1080p, and offers Deep Color and x.v. Color support. The DBP-1610 also has a few features not as commonly seen in the $500 range, such as support for oddball formats like Kodak Picture CD and Fuji Color CD, a 24-bit/192kHz audio converter and Pure Direct Mode. Particularly of interest, Pure Direct Mode lets you send a direct signal down the line to a receiver or other component with a better ability to scale the signal. Source: DenonPosted Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' Blu-ray $13.49 at Amazon[teaser]The prequel in the war between vampires and werewolves can be part of your collection for an excellent price just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' on Blu-ray to $13.49 (66% off the suggested list price). Click here to be taken to the offer, and you can read Drew Taylor's review here.Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Best Buy Details Insignia Blu-ray HDTV Combos[teaser]Retail giant Best Buy has released details on their upcoming Insignia brand Blu-ray player HDTV combos. At $599.99, they run a scant $100 more than the equivalent drive free model. [/teaser] Insignia isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of home theater products, but it will almost certainly be on the lips of those searching for a cheap way to get into high definition this holiday season. Best Buy’s 32” Insignia HDTV/Blu-ray combo features everything that the $499 drive free model does, plus a Blu-ray player, at a price of $599. The display is Full HD, and features a contrast ratio of 4000:1. Insignia’s new set also features a pair of HDMI inputs as well as ins for composite, component and PC. The set also features an Ethernet port that “lets you connect your TV to your home network” according to Best Buy’s site. Little information on the Blu-ray drive is available, and the site specifications appear to be off, as the section detailing the built in player states a DVD player, rather than Blu-ray. The Insignia Blu-ray HDTV combo has not been dated, but it can certainly be expected before the holiday shopping season kicks in. Source: Best BuyPosted Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Target Blu-ray Exclusives Available September 29[teaser]'Gremlins,' 'The Wizard of Oz,' and a 'Monsters vs. Aliens BD/DVD Combo' apparently will be available next week only at Target stores. [/teaser] In one of the retailer's latest advertisements, three titles have been listed as surprise Blu-ray exclusives: 'Gremlins' will finally be available in high-definition for $22.99, 'The Wizard of Oz' will have a non-limited edition without all of the swag for $34.99, and 'Monsters vs. Aliens' will see a Blu-ray/DVD, will release for $24.99. No details on the titles have been released. We'll post more details on specs and supplements as soon as that information becomes available.Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Moves Cautiously Towards Video On Demand Same Day Releases[teaser]In what Sony VP of strategic development Jason Spivak referred to as a test of the market, Sony will be releasing four films on both physical media and through Video On Demand simultaneously. [/teaser] Slated to hit sometime this winter, Spivak didn’t mention specifics as to what movies would be a part of this trial, but he did touch upon why Sony in particular has been slow to adapt this idea. Movies that get rented could be movies that aren’t being purchased. Sony’s VP of digital distribution, Sean Carey, agrees with this sentiment. “We’re very concerned about rental transactions cannibalizing ownership transactions,” he states. The window between retail and VOD has been shortening over the last several years, with some companies more eager to make the jump than others. Warner is the forerunner, and has released most of its films on VOD day and date with DVD releases. The sales are with them, as they hold three of the top five spots in VOD sales over the last six months. Lionsgate on the other hand, hasn’t had a single day and date release, though they’ve shortened their window significantly. President of digital at Lionshead, Curt Marvis is confident that the trend will only continue in the future, predicting “Ultimately, everyone knows all the studios will adopt a day and date position over time.” Source: Video BusinessPosted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]The eighth dwarf, Frugal, wants you to save $10 on the Disney classic at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon is currently selling 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' on Blu-ray for $24.99, but there's a way to slice $10 off the price. Simply add the title to your shopping cart, and at checkout input the promotional code "snowhite" (only one "w") at checkout. Click here to take advantage of this amazing deal and don't forget to use the snowhite promotional code!Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Hangover' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]One of the funniest comedies of the year is heading to high-definition in December.[/teaser] Warner Brothers is bringing 'The Hangover' to Blu-ray with both the theatrical and unrated cuts on December 15. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, likely a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack (although unconfirmed), and supplements include: “Map of Destruction,” “The Madness of Ken Jeong,” “Action Mash-Up,” “Three Best Friends Song,” “The Dan Band,” Gag Reel, and More Pictures from the Missing Camera. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a PIP Commentary and two features available on BD-Live (“Iron Mike Online Teaser” and “Cursing Mash-Up”). The release will also include a digital copy of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hangover' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 15.Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 10:25 AM PDT by: -
'Terminator: Salvation' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]As previously reported, the summer blockbuster 'Terminator: Salvation' targets Blu-ray on December 1.[/teaser] The 3-disc set will present both the theatrical PG-13 version and the R-rated Director's Cut. There will also be a digital copy of the theatrical version. Specs for the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements so far include: WB Maximum Movie Mode, Focus Points, Re-Forging the Future, and The Moto-Terminator (all on disc one), and disc two will have BD-Live, "Resist or Be Terminated" Video Archive, Terminator Salvation Prequel Digital Comic #1, My commentary, and Live Community Screening. Unfortunately, Christian Bale's audio tirade heard on YouTube will not be included, nor will some of the more incredible remixes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Terminator: Salvation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 1.Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney Announces 'G-FORCE' for Blu-ray[teaser]The elite group of Guinea pig agents will be saving the world in high-definition come December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista revealed plans for bringing the family film 'G-FORCE' to Blu-ray on December 15. Specs and supplements have yet to be announced, but the release will also include a DVD and digital copy of the movie. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'G-FORCE' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 15.Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
