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Weekend Roundtable: 2013 Home Theater WishesAs we close out 2012, it's time to make our wishes for the home theater plans, releases and developments that we hope to see in the coming year. Perhaps you look forward to a new Blu-ray release, or perhaps you'd like to upgrade some of your HT gear? Whatever you want 2013 to bring, tell us about it in the blog today.Posted Fri Dec 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM PST by: -
'Atlas Shrugged: Part II' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The film based on the second part of the 1957 Ayn Rand novel is coming to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Atlas Shrugged: Part II' for Blu-ray on February 19. Part two of Ayn Rand’s groundbreaking novel comes to the screen in this thrilling and powerful drama. The global economy is on the brink of collapse. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue to mysteriously disappear. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well be the answer to a mounting energy crisis - a revolutionary motor that could seemingly power the World. But, the motor is dead... there is no one left to decipher its secret... and, someone is watching. It's a race against the clock to find the inventor before the motor of the World is stopped for good. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: behind the scenes, deleted scenes and extended segment, and sneak peek. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Atlas Shrugged: Part II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 19.Posted Fri Dec 28, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Inuyasha The Movie: The Complete Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Fans of the anime franchise can look forward to a Blu-ray release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner/Viz Media is readying 'Inuyasha The Movie: The Complete Collection' for Blu-ray on March 26. In a mystical version of feudal-era Japan, modern-day schoolgirl Kagome and half-demon Inuyasha are drawn together across time to protect a land ravaged by demons. In these four feature films, our heroes take on new challenges and strange foes. With their crew of demon-slaying friends, Kagome and Inuyasha face the adventures of their lives. Specs have yet to be detailed for the two disc set, but supplements will include production sketches. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Inuyasha The Movie: The Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Fri Dec 28, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Argo' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]One of the best films of 2012 will be available on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner/Viz Media is readying 'Argo' for Blu-ray on February 19. Based on real events, the dramatic thriller "Argo" chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis, focusing on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played—information that was not declassified until many years after the event. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, the Canadian and American governments ask the CIA to intervene. The CIA turns to their top "exfiltration" specialist, Tony Mendez, to come up with a plan to get the six Americans safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Length Picture in Picture: Eye Witness Account; Audio Commentary with Director Ben Affleck; Rescued from Tehran: We Were There; Argo: Absolute Authenticity; Argo: The CIA & Hollywood Connection; and Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Argo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 19.Posted Thu Dec 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'A Late Quartet' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed drama will be taking requests on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'A Late Quartet' for Blu-ray on February 5. Academy Award® Winners Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour Hoffman strike all the right chords with Academy Award® Nominee Catherine Keener and Mark Ivanir in this powerful story that blends raw emotion with fiery passion to form an unforgettable cinematic masterpiece. After 25 years together, the members of a world-renowned string quartet learn that their beloved cellist (Walken) may soon be forced to retire. But the news stirs up equally painful challenges when competing egos, harbored resentment, and irrepressible lust threaten to derail the group as they struggleto maintain harmony in their music — and their lives. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Discord and Harmony. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Late Quartet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 5.Posted Thu Dec 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Stolen' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The action/thriller from director Simon West ('Con Air') explodes on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media says they are preparing 'Stolen' for Blu-ray on January 8. Will Montgomery (Nicolas Cage) is a master thief who after being double-crossed in a heist gone awry is sent to prison for 8 years. Upon his release he’s ready to leave his criminal past behind and try to rebuild a relationship with his estranged daughter Allison. The FBI and his old cohorts believe that he hid the loot from the last heist 8 years ago, $10 Million in Bonds. To get his hands on it, his old partner Vincent (Josh Lucas) kidnaps Allison and demands the entire $ 10 Million as ransom. Keeping her in the soundproofed trunk of a Taxi Cab, he’s able to stay mobile amongst the throngs of taxis out during Mardi Gras day making it nearly impossible to find. Montgomery only has one day to get the $10 Million ransom but much to the disbelief of the FBI on his trail and Vincent, Will doesn’t actually have it. Instead, he must trust his instincts and his old partner in crime, the beautiful, sexy and smart Riley (Malin Ackerman), to do one more clever heist to get his daughter back alive before it's too late. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include a featurette, cast and crew interviews, and behind the scenes footage Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Stolen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8.Posted Thu Dec 27, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Thompsons' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Butcher Brothers' sequel to their acclaimed 'The Hamiltons' is bound for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Media will be releasing 'The Thompsons' on Blu-ray on January 1. Under their new name, the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world's 'Most Wanted' list, they end up in Great Britain and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects the Stuarts may have a hidden agenda behind their kindness. An epic battle between the two clans is inevitable but who is strong enough to emerge the victors? Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Relocating the Family, Scribed in Blood, Humans to Monsters, Awakening the Project, Families and The Ringlestone Inn. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $20.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Thompsons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 1.Posted Wed Dec 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Brother Bear / Brother Bear 2' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Disney animated double feature is in the works for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Brother Bear / Brother Bear 2' on Blu-ray on March 12. Two warm and wonderful Disney adventures arrive together for the first time ever in a Blu-ray Combo Pack! Families can share the heartwarming and hilarious tale of “Brother Bear” — the 2003 Academy Award® nominee for Best Animated Feature—and “Brother Bear 2” in one incredible 2-Movie Collection. Bring home an entire forest full of fun, complete with digitally restored high-definition picture and sound. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Rutt & Tuke's Audio Commentary; The Making of Brother Bear; Deleted Scenes; Deleted Song; Bear Legends; Sing-Along Songs; Music Video; and Behind the Music of Brother Bear 2. Suggested list price for the combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Brother Bear / Brother Bear' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 12.Posted Wed Dec 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'A Man Escaped' on Blu-ray[teaser]The 1956 French prison break thriller comes to Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion will release 'A Man Escaped' on Blu-ray on March 26. With the simplest of concepts and sparest of techniques, Robert Bresson made one of the most suspenseful jailbreak films of all time in A Man Escaped. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Bresson: Without a Trace, a 1965 episode of the television program Cinéastes de notre temps in which the director gives his first on-camera interview; The Essence of Forms, a forty-five-minute documentary from 2010 in which some of Bresson's collaborators and admirers, including actor François Leterrier and director Bruno Dumont, share their thoughts about the director and his work; New visual essay with text by film scholars David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Tony Pipolo. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'A Man Escaped' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Wed Dec 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Rocky: Undisputed Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal of the week brings the Italian Stallion to Blu-ray for under $20! [/teaser] The online retailer has just reduced the price of 'Rocky: Undisputed Collection' featuring Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role to $19.99 (71% off suggested list price). Click here to add this set of all six films to your collection for a fantastic price and don't miss Aaron Peck's "highly recommended" 'review here.' This deal is in effect from now through December 30.Posted Tue Dec 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM PST by:
