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We already got an early peek at the trailer, but Universal has finally issued a press release that breaks down everything that will be included in the E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 30th Anniversary Blu-ray. The disc will include only the 1982 theatrical version of the movie, a Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound audio track and two brand-new featurettes. Those include an interview with the director Steven Spielberg and a behind the scenes look in The E.T. Journals. There's also support for the pocket BLU remote app, Ultraviolet and standard Digital Copy, and more. It certainly seems to be a package befitting the fourth-highest performing movie of all time, check after the break for another look at the trailer and the full press release. It's already up for preorder on Amazon for $24.49, although we'll have to keep waiting for an exact release date.

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Ever since Universal announced during CES 2012 that it would deliver many of its classic films on Blu-ray this year as part of a centennial celebration, we've been keeping a careful eye out for news regarding Steven Spielberg's classic E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. While we still don't know the release date, price or if it will contain the changes made in the 2002 edition of the flick, Universal posted a trailer for the Blu-ray (embedded after the break, note that at 0:25 seconds the FBI agents are holding guns, so it appears to be the original) that confirmed a digital remastering from the 35MM film, 7.1 surround sound and "hours of bonus features". Additionally, forum posters on Blu-ray.com have noticed this (probably not final) box art appearing on Amazon UK recently. After waiting for word since a new distribution deal brought the flick back to Universal in 2008, a few months of silence hasn't broken us, but hopefully more details appear soon. The best guess still sees the 30th Anniversary release hitting store shelves in time for the holidays (likely after Jaws, which is scheduled for release August 14th), when we can relive our childhoods in proper 1080p HD at last.

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Universal Pictures promised it would celebrate its centennial by bringing classics out of the vaults and onto Blu-ray discs and now one of our most anticipated flicks, Jaws, finally has a release date. Steven Spielberg's 1975 hit will come home in "digitally remastered and fully restored" form with an upmixed 7.1 DTS-HD MA soundtrack August 14th. The soundtrack and picture have both been carefully restored in a process undertaken in conjunction with Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, as they went back to the original 35mm film and repaired it frame by frame. Also packed in will be four hours of bonus features, including an all new documentary The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws. If you're wondering about the restoration process, there are a couple of samples included after the break, plus a video about it and teaser trailer for the Blu-ray disc -- we're gonna need a bigger boat.

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Jaws debuts on Blu-ray August 14th remastered and upmixed (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Universal Studios' films now available on iCloud, Fox still grounded originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spotify welcomes new apps from Warner, Def Jam, Matador, more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fox and Universal titles blocked from Apple TV's iCloud, HBO is the culprit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Redbox deal with Universal keeps DVDs, Blu-rays on 28-day delay through 2014 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A music store isn't much without plenty of music, and Google's new offering launched with some big backing today. The company is partnering with Universal, EMI, Sony Music and no less than 23 independent labels on the service -- according to Google, that covers about 13 million songs in total, 8 million of which are available today. Speaking at the launch event, Universal's Rob Wells said that he expects Google Music to be a "rich new revenue stream for our artists," and further noted that he's excited about the "global rollout" across all Android devices, although we're unfortunately not hearing many specifics about availability outside the US just yet. What's more, Google also announced that Google Music will have a number of exclusive offerings from the labels, including concerts from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Pearl Jam and The Dave Matthews Band, and the exclusive debut of Busta Rhymes' latest album.

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Google partners with Universal, EMI, Sony Music, 23 independent labels on Google Music, scores exclusive content originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Big Lebowski Blu-ray celebrated by cast reunion tonight, watch the live stream here originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China's Baidu licenses music from major US record labels for streaming and downloads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Now with the HD trailer Universal just posted to YouTube.

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Jurassic Park Trilogy comes to Blu-ray October 25th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scarface Blu-ray's $699 Limited Edition Humidor case, fan art revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>art cardsArtCardsblu-rayfan artFanArthdhumidorlimited editionLimitedEditionscarfacesteelbookuniversalFri, 24 Jun 2011 16:04:00 EST<![CDATA[The Big Lebowski Blu-ray trailer pops up on YouTube]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/the-big-lebowski-blu-ray-trailer-pops-up-on-youtube/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/the-big-lebowski-blu-ray-trailer-pops-up-on-youtube/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/the-big-lebowski-blu-ray-trailer-pops-up-on-youtube/#comments You think we're excited to see The Big Lebowski finally coming to Blu-ray? NBC Universal just posted this promotional trailer for the Limited Edition release, and now we're showing it to you. Other than a quick reference to the special features that are included it doesn't show any of them off, but it's still good to see everything in motion. We didn't have a pricetag when the press release came out, but it's since been listed for preorder on Amazon, and snagging a copy August 16th will currently cost you $26.99.

The Big Lebowski Blu-ray trailer pops up on YouTube originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-rayhdjeff bridgesJeffBridgesthe big lebowskithe big lebowski limited editionTheBigLebowskiTheBigLebowskiLimitedEditiontraileruniversalWed, 08 Jun 2011 11:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's iCloud bags last major record label, will cost $25 / year to sign up?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/apples-icloud-bags-last-major-record-label-will-cost-25-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/apples-icloud-bags-last-major-record-label-will-cost-25-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/apples-icloud-bags-last-major-record-label-will-cost-25-yea/#comments We'd heard that Universal was the only holdout, and now CNET says the deal is done -- Apple has reportedly signed all four major record labels for its upcoming iCloud service. We'll be bringing you all the confirmed details on June 6th, but while you wait, here's some food for thought: the Los Angeles Times says that Apple will eventually charge somewhere around $25 a year for a subscription to the cloud. That will help supplement the 58 percent piece of the pie it's planning to take from the music industry for songs distributed though the network, and possibly some ad revenue as well. 30 percent will reportedly go to the labels, and another 12 percent to publishers, who will apparently be signing their own agreements with Apple tomorrow.

Update: There's actually an interesting discrepancy between the two sources here: the LA Times reports that Apple's taking that nice, juicy 58 percent, but CNET says that the labels will take 58 percent while Apple claims its traditional 30 percent instead. We're investigating.

Update 2: The LA Times has updated its piece, with different percentages still -- reportedly, Apple will take 18 percent, publishers get 12 percent, and labels 70 percent of the proceedings.

Apple's iCloud bags last major record label, will cost $25 / year to sign up? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Big Lebowski comes to Blu-ray in Limited Edition trim August 16th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Bloomberg is citing multiple source who claim that Sony has inked a deal with Apple leaving only Universal to play coy. Two sources claim that Apple's cloud music service won't require users to upload their music.

Apple gets cozy with EMI, Universal, and Sony over cloud music licensing (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 23:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV, Comcast, Vudu could start offering 'premium VOD' $30 movie rentals in April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turing machine built from wood, scrap metal and magnets, 'geek' achievement unlocked (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scarface Limited Edition Blu-ray says hello September 6th (trailer) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>al pacinoAlPacinoblu-raybrian de palmaBrianDePalmahdoliver stoneOliverStonescarfacescarface special limited editionScarfaceSpecialLimitedEditionsteelbooku-controlbd-liveuniversalThu, 24 Mar 2011 13:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple working on unlimited downloads of purchased iTunes music, setting MobileMe free?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/04/apple-working-on-unlimited-downloads-of-purchased-itunes-music/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/04/apple-working-on-unlimited-downloads-of-purchased-itunes-music/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/04/apple-working-on-unlimited-downloads-of-purchased-itunes-music/#comments You know all that rumor and speculation about Apple launching a subscription-based streaming music service? Forget it -- at least until the next rumor comes along. Bloomberg is citing three people with knowledge of private talks between Apple, Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music to make purchased music more easily accessible to iTunes users. Two sources claim that an agreement could be announced by midyear. Contrary to popular speculation aroused by Apple's purchase of Lala, they're not talking about streaming music from Apple's new North Carolina data center scheduled to come online in the spring. According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple is instead, planning to offer unlimited downloads to any device linked to the same iTunes account. So, purchase a track on your iPhone and download it again for free to your iPad without having to go back and tether the mobile device to your PC or Mac for a sync. Hard disk crash? No worries, there's a permanent backup in the cloud. Of course, there's nothing preventing Apple from providing unlimited downloads in parallel with a streaming service except for the labels and artists who prefer the higher revenues paid out by download services. Then again, if it was left to them we'd still be buying our music on $15 CDs.

Incidentally, one Bloomberg source was also caught blabbing about Apple's plans to overhaul the MobileMe service to store pictures, video, and other online content sometime this year. Better yet, it could drop from $99 per year to free -- something already reported by the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago.

Apple working on unlimited downloads of purchased iTunes music, setting MobileMe free? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast CEO talks about the merger, 'cool new devices' like the iPad and why he doesn't fear Netflix originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brian robertsBrianRobertscablecable tvCableTvceocomcastfancastinternetipadnbcnbc universalNbcUniversalnetflixrerunsstreaming videoStreamingVideouniversalxfinityxfinity tvXfinityTvMon, 28 Feb 2011 23:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Music Unlimited now streaming tracks to the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/sony-music-unlimited-music-streaming-service-arrives-in-the-us/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/sony-music-unlimited-music-streaming-service-arrives-in-the-us/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/sony-music-unlimited-music-streaming-service-arrives-in-the-us/#comments Let's hope Sony's new streaming music service -- just launched today for the US, Australia, and New Zealand -- isn't as unwieldy to use as its "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" moniker suggests. The service features six million tracks from Sony Music Entertainment, Universal, EMI, and Warner and is available on Sony's own devices including the PS3, Blu-ray disc players, Bravia televisions, and VAIO PCs. It'll also be available on Android smartphones soon with an iOS app coming later this year, assuming Apple's new subscription debacle doesn't derail Sony's plans. A basic membership provides an interactive radio experience for $3.99 per month while a premium $9.99 per month service gives subscribers on-demand access to the Music Unlimited library with the ability to manage your music through playlists and the like. Sony also provides a useful service that scans your local library and playlists to "jump start" the organization of your Music Unlimited collection. Wonder how it'll work on the NGP and PlayStation tablet?

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Sony Music Unlimited now streaming tracks to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was way back in summer of 2009 that Nokia, Apple, RIM, and the rest of the mobile world agreed to make micro-USB the connector around which all future European chargers would be built. Since then, most of those companies have transitioned their hardware to micro-USB without further prompting, but the European Union is still pushing ahead with a universally compatible charger standard to make sure everything is nice and harmonized. The details of what's expected of these chargers were published in December and now the first samples of the new hardware have been produced. The EU expects all manufacturers to have chargers adhering to the new guidelines by the end of 2011 -- and if you're wondering about how Apple, one of the signatories to this agreement, will handle it, there's a note to say that adapters will be allowed on phones without a micro-USB port. Full press release after the break.

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European Union's 'One charger for all' starts sampling, coming this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: That was fast, as Comcast/NBCU announced it's received permission from the Justice Department as well. Check out the triumphant press release after the break or scour the official site for more details on what conditions may have applied. There will also be a conference call at 4 p.m. so let us know what else you may be interested in finding out before then. So far details include a promise of a "focused mechanism for online video providers to obtain access to certain NBC Universal content," and that the newly formed entity will retain its economic stake in Hulu, while giving up its voting and board representation rights.

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Universal Music and Sony releasing singles same day they hit the radio, will anyone buy them? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>music singleMusicSinglesinglesonyuniversaluniversal musicuniversal music groupUniversalMusicUniversalMusicGroupMon, 17 Jan 2011 14:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Library of Congress receives 200,000 vintage master recordings from Universal, will stream them online]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/library-of-congress-receives-200-000-vintage-master-recordings-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/library-of-congress-receives-200-000-vintage-master-recordings-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/library-of-congress-receives-200-000-vintage-master-recordings-f/#comments The US Library of Congress hasn't been shy about embracing the modern age of digital media, though in this case it's having to deal with some decidedly lower-fi data storage. Universal Music Group has announced it's donating over 200,000 master recordings of early 20th century music to the Library, which will be cataloged and digitized -- for future safekeeping and in order to be streamed online starting in the spring. It doesn't seem, however, that the intellectual property rights will be passing with these recordings, as the press release states this agreement continues the Library's "unprecedented authority to stream commercially owned sound recordings online." Either way, it's good to know that the original copies of works by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald will reside in the hands of an organization dedicated to their preservation. Full press release follows after the break.

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Library of Congress receives 200,000 vintage master recordings from Universal, will stream them online originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony HomeShare RMN-U1 universal remote hands-on

Sony HomeShare RMN-U1 universal remote hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Xpand Youniversal 3D glasses

Continue reading XpanD shows off customizable 'You'niversal 3D glasses, iPhone app

XpanD shows off customizable 'You'niversal 3D glasses, iPhone app originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d glasses3d tv3dGlasses3dTvcesces 2011Ces2011universalxpandyouniversalyouniversal 3d glassesYouniversal3dGlassesWed, 05 Jan 2011 11:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Promotional tour hitting the road for Cameron's next 3D flick 'Sanctum']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/promotional-tour-hitting-the-road-for-camerons-next-3d-flick-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/promotional-tour-hitting-the-road-for-camerons-next-3d-flick-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/promotional-tour-hitting-the-road-for-camerons-next-3d-flick-s/#comments It may be more than a year before Avatar is easily available for home viewing in 3D, but James Cameron's next 3D flick is already about to hit theaters. On Sanctum he's only executive producing and not directing, but don't be surprised to see his name and notes that the movie uses techniques pioneered by Avatar throughout the marketing campaign, which will include a tour hitting several southern states throughout January to show off the trailer in 3D. Scheduled to open February 4th, it's an action-thriller about a group of cave divers trapped underwater -- check out the regular 2D trailer embedded after the break.

Continue reading Promotional tour hitting the road for Cameron's next 3D flick 'Sanctum'

Promotional tour hitting the road for Cameron's next 3D flick 'Sanctum' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d movie3dMoviehdjames cameronJamesCameronsanctumuniversalFri, 31 Dec 2010 13:43:00 EST<![CDATA[BlockBuster Express to distribute Warner Bros DVD rentals 28 days after release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/blockbuster-to-distribute-warner-bros-dvd-rentals-28-days-after/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/blockbuster-to-distribute-warner-bros-dvd-rentals-28-days-after/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/blockbuster-to-distribute-warner-bros-dvd-rentals-28-days-after/#commentsIt was only a couple of weeks ago that BlockBuster Express and Warner Bros were trialling the release of DVD titles into the former company's rental kiosks on their day of commercial release, but it seems like that's a future we're not going to see any more of. The pair have now announced a partnership whereby NCR's Blockbuster Express will offer WB's new DVD titles for rent 28 days after launch, matching Redbox and Netflix who are also subject to a four-week delay. This follows similar deals being concluded by NCR with Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox, with the major benefits being lower acquisition costs and a direct relationship with the studio.

Update: We initially conflated Blockbuster with Blockbuster Express-branded DVD kiosks operated by NCR. The post has now been updated to rectify this unforgivable misguidance.

Continue reading BlockBuster Express to distribute Warner Bros DVD rentals 28 days after release

BlockBuster Express to distribute Warner Bros DVD rentals 28 days after release originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mashed Pixel Surc iPhone IR case

Continue reading IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote

IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image courtesy of Paul Clarke]

Tim Berners-Lee entreats us to keep the net neutral, standards open, and speech free originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Universal brings Coraline Blu-ray 3D to retail January 4, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading iMovie blocks studio names in new trailers

iMovie blocks studio names in new trailers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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