Logitech Announces Harmony Link Remote: Turn Your iPad Into The Best Remote In The House

September 20, 2011

Logitech has introduced its new Harmony Link universal remote for iOS. The Link is a small device that communicates with the free Logitech Harmony Link apps for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad over Wi-Fi, enabling them to control up to eight home entertainment devices at once via a built-in IR blaster.

The Link also includes an IR mini-blaster accessory for controlling components stored inside a cabinet, and offers the ability to connect with multiple devices at one time, personalized program guides with one-tap channel switching on the iPad and information provided by Rovi, over 5,000 supported component brands, the ability to learn IR commands from other remotes, an AC adapter so there’s no need for battery replacement. Logitech’s Harmony Link universal remote solution for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship next month for $100.


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD & Blu-ray To Be Released On November, 11 2011

September 20, 2011

Warner Home Video has announced the DVD and Blu-ray release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 for the 11th of November ($TBD). A Blu-ray 3D release is also planned. Details of bonus material can be found below.

DVD Release

- The Goblins of Gringotts – Hosted by Warwick Davis, you’ll see the entire process of becoming a goblin” on a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.

- The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter’s life and the critical role they play in the films.

- When Harry Left Hogwarts – BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews has been given unprecedented access to the creative decision-making processes that have been kept as a closely guarded secret – until now.  Hear the personal stories of the faces we know, and those we don’t, as we come to the end of one of the most successful eras in cinema history.

- WB Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

- Deleted Scenes

Blu-ray Release

- Maximum Movie Mode hosted by Matthew Long (Neville Longbottom) and other cast members (80 minutes) – As the epic showdown between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort approaches, don’t miss a single detail as the forces of Good and Evil clash one final time throughout the grounds of Hogwarts.

- A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe – Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that they’ve both experienced.

- The Goblins of Gringotts – Hosted by Warwick Davis, you’ll see the entire process of becoming a goblin” in a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.

- The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter’s life and the critical role they play in the films.

- When Harry Left Hogwarts – BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews has been given unprecedented access to the creative decision-making processes that have been kept as a closely guarded secret – until now.  Hear the personal stories of the faces we know, and those we don’t, as we come to the end of one of the most successful eras in cinema history.

- WB Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

- Deleted Scenes

- Game demo of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 for PS3


Art of Marvel Studios Hardcover

September 20, 2011

Marvel has released the Art of Marvel Studios Hardcover Slipcase ($150) featuring your insider look at the making of Marvel Studios’ blockbuster hits.

This limited edition collection, nestled in a sleek slipcase includes four separate books: The Art of Iron Man, The Art of Iron man 2, The Art of Thor and The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger.

Witness how the biggest cinematic super hero universe of all-time came together with exclusive production artwork, behind the scenes photography and preliminary character designs. Find out what it’s like inside Iron Man’s armor, or what it’s like to throw Thor’s Hammer and wield Captain America’s shield in the Art of Marvel Studios Hardcover Slipcase.


Retro Muppet Concert Posters

September 20, 2011

Illustrator Michael De Pippo made this wonderful set of retro Muppet concert posters of the five Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem band members, Dr. Teeth, Janice, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Zoot and Animal. Due to their popularity, the set will be made into actual silkscreened posters and sold by De Pippo in the near future. Follow him at @mdepippo on Twitter.


Dumbo 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray & DVD Available Today

September 20, 2011

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment invites audiences to let their spirits soar with the release of the beloved animated classic Dumbo, for the first time ever in high definition as a 70th Anniversary Edition, coming on September 20, 2011. The Academy Award-winning (1942, Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture) favorite will take flight for the first time with a premium restoration in stunning Blu-ray high definition featuring pristine 7.1 Digital Theater System High-Def Surround Sound, allowing fans to see more, hear more, interact more and share more of this timeless adventure about believing in yourself.

Dumbo: 70th Anniversary Edition will be available for purchase as a 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack (with the suggested retail price of $39.99), a 1-Disc DVD (with the suggested retail price of $29.99), High Definition Movie Download (for the suggested retail price of $39.99) and/or Standard Definition Movie Download (for the suggested retail price of $29.99). All versions come packed with a variety of special bonus features including such features as deleted scenes, interactive games, audio commentary, behind the scenes details and more.

Released theatrically in 1941, Dumbo, Walt Disney’s fourth animated film, was an immediate success with audiences and critics alike.


Fifty People, One Question: What Is Your Favorite Memory?

September 19, 2011

The latest “Fifty People, One Question” video stops fifty people on the streets of Chicago and asks them to recall their all-time favorite memory.


The McGurk Effect – Your Eyes Will Fool Your Ears

September 19, 2011

The McGurk effect is a compelling demonstration of how we all use visual speech information. The effect shows that we can’t help but integrate visual speech into what we ‘hear’.


A Visual Compendium of Notable Haircuts in Hollywood

September 19, 2011

From Scarlett O’Hara to Edward Scissorhands to Anton Chigurh, here is a history of Hollywood, as told through 132 notable haircuts on this silver-toned print. Each 18″ x 24″ print is signed and numbered by the artists, from a first edition of 1000. Order it HERE for $20.

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The 2011 Emmys Complete Winners List

September 19, 2011

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards aired live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 18. Glee co-star Jane Lynch hosted the show, which was produced by Mark Burnett. See the complete winners list HERE.


J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 DVD & Blu-ray Due On November 22, 2011

September 18, 2011

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($29.99) and Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($34.99) releases of Super 8 for November 22nd. Extras will include a commentary by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Larry Fong, and 2 featurettes (“The Dream Behind Super 8″, “The Visitor Lives”). The Blu-ray/DVD Combo release will also include a Deconstructing The Train Crash featurette, deleted scenes, and a digital copy of the film.


Dorothy of Oz Concept Art & Movie Stills

September 17, 2011

The story for Dorothy of Oz is based on the book by Roger S. Baum, the great-grandson of Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum. The story involves Dorothy and Toto returning to the land of Oz and reuniting with The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The (formerly cowardly) Lion, in order to stop a mischievous Jester who has obtained the wand of The Wicked Witch of the West and is using it to turn the inhabitants of Oz into puppets.

This animated film will have an all-star voice cast, including Glee‘s Lea Michelle as Dorothy, Dan Aykroyd as The Scarecrow, Kelsey Grammar as The Tin Man, and Jim Belushi as The Lion, along with Hugh Dancy, Patrick Stewart, Oliver Platt, and Martin Short as The Jester.

Below you can see some of the new Dorothy of Oz art. The film comes to theaters in May 2012.


17 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Lion King

September 17, 2011

To celebrate the 17-year history of ‘The Lion King,’ Moviefone has unearthed 17 things you might not have known about the furry film fable, including which Oscar-nominated song Elton John thought would kill his career, the supposed secret “sex” scene, what that chant at the beginning of ‘Circle of Life’ means, and a precedent-setting blast of warthog flatulence.


Dyson Hot

September 17, 2011

Introducing the Dyson Hot ($400) which merges bladeless technology and heat. The device is built using the same technology as the company’s Air Multiplier fans. A heating element is built safely into the base and the thermostat control adjusts the temperature while an oscillating motor pushes hot air across any space, keeping you warm and your area free of fire-hazards.


Stand Up To Cancer And Use The Force For Good

September 16, 2011

In celebration of the September launch of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, Lucasfilm is collaborating with Stand Up To Cancer to Use The Force For Good.

1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. Stand Up To Cancer’s mission is to deliver new treatments to patients faster, and save lives now.

To kick things off, SU2C celebrity ambassadors Aziz Ansari, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Hader, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Jaime King, Seth Rogen, Andy Samberg and Emma Stone – along with Star Wars alum Samuel L. Jackson – have come together to raise awareness for cancer research in a Star Wars inspired all-star video tribute.

Help “blast cancer” by sporting the new Stand Up To Cancer line of Star Wars t-shirts. The exclusive t-shirts are available now and can be purchased through the end of the year. Purchase yours today!


Paul Simon Songwriter 2-Disc Set Illuminates Artist’s Evolution From 1960s to Present Available Monday, October 24, 2011

September 16, 2011

Paul Simon Songwriter is a selection of songs, chosen by the composer, as the best of his decades-long creative output. Some of these are well-known hits and others more obscure works, but all bear the distinct lyrical, melodic and rhythmic signature of Paul Simon, one of the great composers of popular song in the last 50 years. As Simon has said, “I think of myself as a songwriter first, the recording artist and performer in me follow in the writer’s footsteps.”

Simon brought his own unique perspective on the nuances of his catalog in the assemblage of Songwriter, a new anthology of his work handpicked and sequenced by the artist.  The album includes an emotionally resonant rendition of “The Sound of Silence,” from Simon’s 2011 concert at New York’s Webster Hall and Aretha Franklin’s transcendent studio take on “Bridge Over Trouble Water” and other selections from the artist’s critically-acclaimed catalog of songs.

Selecting the individual songs for Songwriter, from the hundreds he’s written and recorded, presented Paul Simon an opportunity to to reflect over the entirety of his career and showcase the individual songs best-exemplifying the high-points in his conversations with the muses, from his early work with Simon & Garfunkel through to his ruminations on the eternal now echoing across 2011′s So Beautiful or So What.

Songwriter includes liner notes by music journalist Tom Moon. The release of Songwriter signals a banner year for Simon, who turns 70 on October 13.

Track Listing

Disc 1

1. The Sound of Silence (Live at Webster Hall 2011)

2. The Boxer – Paul Simon – Live Central Park

3. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Aretha Franklin

4. Mother and Child Reunion

5. Tenderness

6. Peace Like a River

7. American Tune

8. Kodachrome

9. Something So Right

10. Late In the Evening

11. Train In the Distance

12. Hearts and Bones

13. Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War

14. Still Crazy After All These Years

15. Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes

16. The Boy In the Bubble

17. Graceland

Disc 2

1. Obvious Child

2. Further To Fly

3. The Cool, Cool River

4. Spirit Voices

5. Born In Puerto Rico

6. Quality

7 Darling Lorraine

8 Look At That

9 Senorita With a Necklace of Tears 10.

10. That’s Me

11. Another Galaxy

12. Father and Daughter

13. Rewrite

14. Love and Hard Times

15. So Beautiful Or So What


Nicolas Cage Is A Vampire

September 16, 2011

This original carte de visite (small photograph) from 1870 shows a man who looks hauntingly similar to Nicolas Cage. The only logical explanation is that the Academy Award winning actor is a vampire who has lived for over 150 years.

Should you wish to purchase this unique image, it’s available on eBay with a starting bid of $1,000,000. Seems reasonable?

According to the eBay ad, “This is not a trick photo of any kind and has not been manipulated in Photoshop or any other graphics program. It’s an original photo of a man who lived in Bristol, TN sometime around the Civil War.”


Jon Stewart Rolling Stone Cover Story Available Today

September 16, 2011

In the new issue of Rolling Stone, on stands and available through All Access on September 16th, Jon Stewart talks to Rolling Stone Executive Editor Eric Bates about his disappointment in Obama, political satire in the post-Bush era and how the 24/7 media is corroding the national debate.


Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Is Available Today!

September 16, 2011

Star Wars: The Complete Saga arrives today!

The nine-disc collection brings the wonder of the entire Saga direct to your living room, where you can revisit all of your favorite Star Wars moments in gorgeous high definition and with pristine, 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Dive deeper into the universe with an unprecedented 40+ hours of special features, highlighted by never-before-seen content sourced from the Lucasfilm archives.


Bose Introduces SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker

September 15, 2011

This week, Bose introduced the SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker, a portable speaker that connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth enabled device. Now, the music from a smartphone or tablet can be streamed at the touch of a button and played out loud anywhere — with a level of audio performance, mobility and durability that’s entirely new for Bluetooth speakers. The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker will be available from Bose and select authorized dealers worldwide beginning September 15, 2011.

The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker comes with a standard trim level and a dark gray Cordura nylon cover for $299.95, or in the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover for $349.95. Accessory covers in nylon (bright red or royal purple) and leather (burgundy or tan) are available separately for $29.95 and $49.95, respectively.


The Muppets’ The Pig With The Froggy Tattoo Trailer

September 15, 2011

Disney has revealed yet another parody trailer for The Muppets, this one a play on the teaser trailer for David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! The studio has labeled the video “The Pig with the Froggy Tattoo” and you can watch it below.

Coming to theaters on November 23, the film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Alan Arkin, Jack Black, Billy Crystal, Zach Galifianakis, Kathy Griffin, Ricky Gervais and Emily Blunt.


Operation R2D2

September 15, 2011

In this new Star War’s themed Operation game ($30), C-3PO is the surgeon operating on R2-D2. You can be the surgeon’s assistant and help him remove the lightsabers, Leia holograms, Darth Vader helmets, globs of grease, Dagobah swamp snakes, bad memory modules and more. R2-D2 will be as good as new.


The Season 6 Winner of America’s Got Talent Is Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

September 15, 2011

In the season finale, live from Hollywood, host Nick Cannon unveiled the winner of America’s Got Talent. After an eclectic two-hour program featuring performances from America’s Got Talent‘s final four acts, jazz crooner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. beat out PopLyfe, Team iLuminate, and the Silhouettes to take the season 6 crown Wednesday night.

The 36-year-old Murphy — whose inspirational backstory brought him from an auto dealer’s car wash to a national stage got to perform on the show with Patti LaBelle.

Watch a compilation of all of Murphy’s performances below.


You Can Now Edit Uploaded Videos With YouTube

September 15, 2011

You can now edit your YouTube videos directly from the site.

The feature is currently rolling out worldwide, with a new “Edit video” button added to your “My Videos” page. It’s no replacement for a full-fledged video editor, of course, but it’ll do in a pinch for quick chops, color correction, soundtrack adjustments and image stabilization.

Edited videos will be saved right back to their current locations and video IDs so you don’t lose any traffic they’ve already generated.


First Trailer for Cameron Crowe’s We Bought a Zoo

September 15, 2011

20th Century Fox and Apple Trailers have shared the first look at Cameron Crowe’s (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) upcoming family drama We Bought a Zoo.

The film, which was inspired by a memoir by Benjamin Mee, stars Matt Damon as a single father who purchases a house in the countryside located within a zoo. He then enlists the help of his two children and brother Duncan (played by Thomas Haden Church) to care for the animals.

Also making appearances will be Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2), Patrick Fugit (Almost Famous), Elle Fanning (Super 8 ) and J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm).

We Bought a Zoo will be released on December 23rd, 2011.


Fox Developing The Spectre TV Adaptation

September 14, 2011

Fox has bought the rights to The Spectre, a drama series to be based on the DC Comics character co-created by Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily, reports Deadline. The character first appeared in a next issue ad in “More Fun Comics” #51 (January, 1940) and received his first story the following month, #52.

The site says that Brandon Camp (“John Doe”) will write the adaptation and executive produce with Bill Gerber (Gran Torino).

According to Deadline, the show will center “on a former cop serving time in afterlife limbo who hunts down earthly criminals on behalf of the dead — and mortals soon to be dead, if ultimate justice is not served.”


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