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Adopt 'Orphan' on Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced plans to put'Orphan' up for adoption in high-definition this Halloween. [/teaser] Our friends over at bloody-disgusting.com have reported that the hit horror film is tentatively scheduled for release on DVD and Blu-ray on October 27. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Orphan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 27.Posted Thu Aug 6, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Final Destination' on Blu-ray[teaser]It looks like 'The Final Destination' will arrive on high-definition this holiday season. [/teaser] Bloody-disgusting.com reports that the fourth chapter in the 'Final Destination' series is tentatively scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray December 22. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Final Destination' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 22.Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Sony says 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' will come alive in high-definition just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] The horror flick starring Robert De Niro and Kenneth Brannagh will make its Blu-ray debut on October 13. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13.Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Stargate' Gets Double Dip Blu-ray[teaser]Lionsgate has announced 'Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition' for a Blu-ray bow this October. [/teaser] The classic science fiction film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader will be re-released in both its theatrical and unrated extended cuts to high-definition this October 27. The release will have a new 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and there will be over four hours of supplements including three brand new featurettes, a trivia track, and a gag reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 27.Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Inks Production Deal With Sharp, Looks Toward Samsung[teaser]Announced earlier this week in Japanese business paper Nikkei, Sony and Sharp have finally put long anticipated joint venture plans into place. [/teaser] This is a multibillion dollar deal that sets Sony up to have access to TVs made in Sharp’s Sakai plant. Sharp also plans to sell off additional stakes in the plant to companies such as Toshiba. Not satisfied with just that, Sony may continue their expansion by enlisting Samsung to produce panels later this year. Reported in Korean newspaper Hankooki, Samsung is in talks to supply Sony with 40, 46 and 55 backlit LCD displays.Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Omega Man' Blu-ray $6.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has a great bargain for 'The Omega Man' on Blu-ray.[/teaser] The online retailer is selling the 1971 Charlton Heston sci-fi picture for just $6.99 (59% off suggested list price). Click here to be linked to the offer. Fans will also want to check out Peter Bracke's review here.Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
'Secondhand Lions' Roar onto Blu-ray[teaser]New Line plans to unleash a feel-good family picture on high-definition just in time for the holidays.[/teaser] 'Secondhand Lions' starring Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, and Haley Joel Osment will hit Blu-ray this December 1. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include three featurettes, director commentary, deleted scenes, and visual effects comparisons. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Secondhand Lions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 1.Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
LG President Says Strategy To Overcome Global Recession Is Working[teaser]Focus on higher end products pays off for LG.[/teaser] LG’s summer line show kicked off with a keynote by president Teddy Hwang, who says LG is flourishing despite a down US economy. According to a press release from LG, the US represents about twenty five percent of LG’s business, and they’ve been focused on staying profitable in that market. “In the United States, the current climate continues to impact the industry” said Hwang. “We've seen this in home appliances, where LG focuses on higher-end products… LG is doing better than last year, because dealers and consumers love our new products, including network plasma and LCD HDTVs and Blu-ray players” Hwang also announced a huge investment into plants in Mexico, and that LG will be consolidating LCD manufacturing from their Reynosa and Mexicali plants into one large plant in Reynosa. “The consolidation and expansion of these plants will offer improved efficiencies and, most importantly, allow us to better serve our U.S. customers”Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Wolf' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Sony says 'Wolf' is headed for a high-definition release in mid-October. [/teaser] The dramatic thriller stars Jack Nicholson, James Spader, and Michelle Pfeiffer and will make its Blu-ray bow on October 13. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Wolf' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13.Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Marantz’s UD9004 Blu-ray Player Shipping Now[teaser]The flagship player from Marantz represents, according to the press release, the pinnacle of home entertainment audio and video reproduction. At $6000, it sure better![/teaser] Marantz says this player will play virtually any 12mm audio or video disc ever created. A pair of Sharc DSPs are onboard decode HD audio, and the 32-bit floating point Analog Devices DSP gives the purest sound possible. When using the player for audio, video output can even be shut down to ensure that the unit is focused on sound and sound alone. Dual HDMI outputs allow for audio and video to be sent separately. Video is sent out with 36-bit Deep Color and a 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset. Those recreating the cinema experience in the home will note the addition of a digital Vertical Stretch feature, which eliminates black bars without adding distortion or artifacts. An Ethernet port is available for BD-Live features, but at $6,000, is the inclusion Wi-Fi really too much to ask? Check out the full specs herePosted Tue Aug 4, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
