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- Philips Touts 'World's First Cinema Proportion 3D TV' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:39AMPhilips recently unveiled "the world's first cinema proportioned 3D TV" at the IFA consumer electronics show in Germany. The line will be called Cinema 21:9 Platinum Series TV. It's comprised of a 58-inch screen shaped into a super wide 21:9 aspect ratio, which is the same used in most movie theaters. Aside from the big [...]
- Samsung tries to woo TV app developers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe consumer electronics giant uses its first developer conference in the United States to recruit app makers for its Web-connected TVs. Should we really hold the Apple comparisons? Originally posted at Circuit Breaker
- Video store opens in Williston Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:00AMWilliston residents have another option for home entertainment.
- iPhone Max for iPhone 4 - All in One Solution for iPhone Movie, Music and Photo Management Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:00AM4Media iPhone Max is an all-in-one solution for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G etc, to help iPhone users transfer video, music, photos to iPhone, and manage iPhone just like iTunes.
- Sony shows 3D laptop due in 2011 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:58AMThe Vaio line will get 3D display abilities in 2011, and Sony was eager to show off prototypes of the products as part of its 3D campaign at the IFA show.
- Report: Apple TV to launch with Netflix Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:56AMBloomberg reports that when the Apple set-top box debuts, Netflix will be the featured digital-movie service. Originally posted at News - Apple
- Another ISP bucks 'Hurt Locker' subpoenas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:55AMProducers of Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker" did not properly serve a subpoena on a South Dakota-based ISP, according to that company's lawyers.
- Bruce Campbell: 'All roads lead to "Evil Dead" ' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe 'Burn Notice' actor reflects on the horror franchise that launched his career. The 'Burn Notice' actor reflects on the horror franchise that launched his career.
- Sony Pitches a 3D Laptop, But You'll Still Need Glasses Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:49AMSony says it plans to launch a 3D Vaio laptop in 2011 designed to support 3D video games and high-definition movie playback. Sony - Laptop - Video game - VAIO - Hardware
- Paid TV subscriptions dip for the first time Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:48AMWeak economy cited as main reason that subscriptions for paid TV service fell, according to research firm SNL Kagan.
- The Big C a laughing matter Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:15AMLaura Linney, are you a happy person? We're all a little worried about you. Yeah, I think so," Linney said. I have a lot to be happy about.[...]
- Jason Hirschhorn: What Do 'Goodfellas,' Social Media, MTV, 'The Terminator,' Tequila and Torture Have To Do With My ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02AMAt 39 years old, I'm still a pop culture kid. I love media, entertainment and technology. I can't sit still when I discuss them. It's...
- Trident to Unveil the Industry's First Integrated 240Hz Frame Rate Converter Solution for Next Generation 3D Televisions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMTrident Microsystems, Inc. , the leader in frame rate converter products, today announced that it will be unveiling the industry's first-integrated 240Hz frame rate converter solution at this week's IFA show in Berlin. Â The new Trident FRC-V is the only single-chip solution that can convert 50Hz and 60Hz material directly to new 200/240Hz systems, enabling substantial system cost savings and ...
- Jeff Bridges brings Crazy Heart to Niagara Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:27AMWatch Video [...]
- IFA trade show to see tablet and 3D launches Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:21AMGoogle Android slate computers on the way The world's largest consumer electronics makers are gathering in Berlin for the 50th edition of Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show. The push to put 3D screens in our homes continues unabated, and a plethora of tablet PCs are expected to be launched. IFA will open its doors on September 3, but the two preceding days feature back-to-back news ...
- Jeff Bridges brings Crazy Heart to Niagara Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:12AMKevin Costner's done it. So has Kevin Bacon. Gary Sinise too. All big actors who have played concerts at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. You can add Jeff Bridges to the list this week, with one big difference: He's the only one polishing a brand new Best Actor Oscar.[...]
- Blu-ray Review: Hamlet (1996) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:02AMWell worth adding to the either the movie or book shelf. Blu-ray Disc - Arts - Hamlet - Movies - Home Video
- 5000 Copies of DVD Video Software Giveaway - Last 7 Days to Enter! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMGiveaway - 5000 Copies of DVD Video Software" special offer held by Digiarty Software will officially end on Sep 10, 2010. The company is inviting third-party website, blog and forum to jump at the last chance to get free copy for your subscribers.
- Bedbugs a boon for pest control companies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:17AMA digitally colorized scanning electron micrograph of a bedbug, Cimex lectularius.
- DVD reviews: 'Marmaduke,' 'Harry Brown' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:34PMThis week’s home video releases range from a revenge thriller starring Michael Caine to a family friendly comedy adapted from a comic strip.
- The devil is in Blu-ray's detail Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:07PMBlu-ray may give us unimaginable levels of sharpness in picture quality, but movies can suffer from too much information – like a magician who reveals his tricks Right now, in my apartment, there are just over 900 DVDs, arranged alphabetically by title on a tall row of shelves in my living room. Not one of them is Blu-ray, nor are they likely to be. Blu-ray was a necessary commercial development ...
- Sound of Music Rings Out Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:06PMTwo new releases for the classic musical due.
- Sony to preempt Apple with media subscription service? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:04PMLate tips this evening suggest Sony could temporarily upstage Apple's special event tomorrow with the long-awaited launch of its own media subscription service. Sony's pre-IFA keynote tomorrow morning is believed to be kicking off a music and video subscription service that would start first on the PS3 and PSP but spread to all Sony devices, including its home theater line, PCs, Sony Ericsson ...
- LG’S SLIM HB965TZ BLU-RAY HOME THEATER DELIVERS EQUALLY RICH SOUND AND CONTENT Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:46PMÇѹ·Õè 1 ¡Ñ¹ÂÒ¹ 2553 08:42 ¹. Slim wall-mountable speakers, Wi-Fi connectivity and limitless content make this 5.1 channel system endlessly entertaining LG Electronics (LG), a major player in the global flat panel display and audio-video devices market, today unveiled the HB965TZ Home Theater System.
- Amazon Said to Discuss Online Movie, TV Service With Studios Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:29PMAmazon.com Inc. has approached media companies including Time Warner Inc. with plans to start an online video subscription service to rival Netflix Inc. , said three people with knowledge of the talks.
- Avatar returns to theatres with extra footage Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:08PMJames Cameron introduced an improved 3-D with Avatar, and showed that the technology can also produce beautiful art.
- How to Spend $20 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMWelcome to How to Spend $20, BOP’s look at the latest Blu-ray discs and DVDs to hit stores nationwide. This week: There’s lotsa TV gettin’ released on home media. A good thing, too, since movie releases today include Marmaduke and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
- Rupert Murdoch's salary falls Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:04PMMEDIA baron Rupert Murdoch’s annual salary package fell 6 per cent in 2009-10 despite growing News Corp profits on the back of the movie Avatar.
- Jeff Bridges brings his Crazy Heart to Niagara Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:39PMNIAGARA FALLS — Kevin Costner's done it. So has Kevin Bacon. Gary Sinise too. All big actors who have played concerts at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. You can add Jeff Bridges to the list this week, with one big difference: He's the only one polishing a brand new Best Actor Oscar.[...]
- Home Video Report: Tyler Perry Sequel Comes to DVD Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:31PMOur home video releases this week are pretty much a mixed bag. KYW’s Bob Nelson reports that Tyler Perry’s sequel to his 2007 drama dealing with troubled marriages is now on DVD. This one is titled, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too. Janet Jackson (above left) and Cecily Tyson are among those featured. [...]
- OMG! The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato to meet fans and sign autographs in Rochester Hills Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:45PMThe Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, stars of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “ Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” will be meeting fans and signing autographs from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Rochester Hills Walmart , 2500 S. Adams Road.
- Linney finds laughs in 'The Big C' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:39PMLaura Linney, are you a happy person? We're all a little worried about you.
- 3D, tablets galore expected at consumer electronics show Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:54AMThe world's largest consumer electronics makers are gathering in Berlin for the 50th edition of Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show. The push to put 3D screens in our homes continues unabated, and a plethora of tablet PCs are expected to be launched.
- Watch it on Blu-ray Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09AMBlu-sday: Evil Dead, FlashForward, Machine Girl and More! Evil Dead, FlashForward, Machine Girl and more hit on DVD and Blu-ray today.
- New Blu-ray Player From Onkyo Offers BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:00AMBlockbuster Inc. announced that Onkyo's newest Blu-ray player, the BD-SP808 will offer BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®. This month, the model will be rolled out in electronics stores nationwide, adding to a list of more than 85 consumer electronic devices that have integrated the service to boost consumer access to the latest releases.
- Starcrash (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:45AMHighly Recommended Extremely gaudy and juvenile but also undeniably sincere and affectionate, Starcrash ( Scontri stellari oltre la terza dimensione , or "Starcrash Beyond the Third Dimension," 1979) was green-lighted to cash in on the worldwide Star Wars craze, and while this comparatively modest effort definitely incorporates elements from that film, writer-director Luigi Cozzi (billed as ...
- Tommy: The Movie (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:44AMHighly Recommended THE FILM In 1969, The Who unleashed "Tommy," their electrified stab at a rock opera after years of tinkering with the elusive format. A musical achievement of staggering ambition and crunchy stacked-amp rock theatrics, "Tommy" became a sensation, justifiably branded the defining album of the band's extensive career, soon embarking on a marathon tour of interpretation ...
- In Cold Blood (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:44AMHighly Recommended THE MOVIE: When Truman Capote's In Cold Blood was published in 1966, it created a sensation in literary circles for its innovative style, resulting in a work dubbed by the author as the "nonfiction novel"--the storytelling techniques of fiction, applied to a factual narrative. These days, the form goes by a less reputable moniker: "true crime." Richard Brooks' 1967 film ...
- The Simpsons: The 13th Season (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:44AMRecommended The Movie: When it came to Season 13 of The Simpsons , there was a notable change in course behind the scenes. Al Jean, one of the original writers on the show when it started in 1989, left his show runner position after Season Four to pursue other opportunities, but returned during Season Ten and reclaimed his show runner title from Mike Scully. Since then, Jean has been controlling ...
- New‘Avatar’ release is an experiment for Cameron Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:36AMSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Apparently, there’s no such thing as a quiet little corner of the world when your name is James Cameron. “Welcome to the wind tunnel,” the 56-year-old filmmaker said as a Santa Monica sea breeze gusted through the French doors of his beachside hotel room on a recent afternoon.
- 3D and tablets galore expected at IFA Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:33AMBerlin trade show kicks off on Friday The world's largest consumer electronics makers are gathering in Berlin for the 50th edition of Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show. The push to put 3D screens in our homes continues unabated, and a plethora of tablet PCs are expected to be launched.
- LG's slim HB965TZ Blu-Ray home theater delivers equally rich sound and content Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:21AMSlim wall-mountable speakers, Wi-Fi connectivity and limitless content make this 5.1 channel system endlessly entertaining
- Small print Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:38PMGambler, gardener and Irish aviation pioneer:THE PIONEERING Irish aviator Lilian Bland has been all but forgotten, eclipsed by the daring exploits of later female pilots, such as Amelia Earhart. But a century ago today Bland became the first woman to design, build and fly her own aircraft as she took to the skies over Co Antrim in her home-made biplane, Mayfly. To mark the centenary, a plaque ...
- New releases, now playing and special screenings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:30PMAvatar: Special Edition 3D (PG-13, 171 mins) James Cameron makes his record-breaking blockbuster even longer, with supplemental footage. Not only is Pandora threatened, but an entire DVD/Blu-ray industry. Opens wide.
- No one ever likened NASCAR's 'Tiny' Lund to a robot Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:09PMTom Higgins: Tiny Lund, all 6 foot-7 and 275 pounds of him, stood up at his table well back in the sizable hall.
- Emmy Awards 2010: What you didn't see on TV Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:53PMAs I arrived at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the 2010 Emmy Awards, the first thing I saw ...
- Out of town events Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:41PMThe “Peninsula” Festival, which is running from Thursday to Sunday, will bring together over 70 artists, including the likes of Korn, Tricky, Europe, Gorillaz Sound System, The Rasmus, Above & Beyond or Fedde Le Grand.
- Follow me Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:11PMThey may not find time for each other in the real word, but Twitter is abuzz with star siblings bonding over tweets.
- First Look: eLocity's Android Tablet Makes Great Media Player Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:43PMA first look at the eLocity A7 tablet: The three key phrases that will get geeks excited about the A7 are "Froyo," "NVidia Tegra" and "1080p output."
- Headstones | CHARTattack Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:54PMCee Lo Green's had a surprising viral hit all over the internets with his "Fuck You." It's a catchy, upbeat tune about a break-up that looks like it might just transform angry odes to exes and into... happy-sounding, sly fuck yous.