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If you've been itching for Sony to take your money since it announced its flagship BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, then get ready to open up that wallet. The device is now available at Sony's online store for $249.99, with an estimated ship date of April 24th. The dual-core player (yes, there's a dual-core CPU in here!) will also be available in stores on May 6th for folks who prefer schlepping their electronics the old-fashioned way. Besides 4K upscaling and 3D playback, the BDP-S790 features DLNA, Netflix, VUDU, Amazon Instant Video, Slacker, Pandora, Twitter and Facebook capabilities. For more details, feel free to peruse the PR after the break.

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Just finished your deliciously digital Blu-ray collection of the Star Wars saga? Thought that was the end of it? C'mon. Following the three-dimensional release of Episode 1 in theaters, Pocket-lint's heard from sources at a recent Panasonic event that the "start" of the saga will be arriving on 3D Blu-ray faster than you might think -- this spring, likely as a replacement for its Avatar pack-in exclusive. Panasonic's got a history of Star Wars tie-ins, so we're putting whatever money we have left for additional Jedi media on it making an appearance over the next few months.

Star Wars 3D getting the Blu-ray treatment for spring? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The release date is two days after the Academy Awards, and if this flick can snag Best Picture or Best Director it could become a turning point for 3D. New 3D movies are already on deck from other high-profile directors like Ridley Scott (Alien prequel Prometheus) and Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby), while big budget conversions like Star Wars -- coming to theaters next week -- and already-sold-out-for-Valentines Day Titanic test the waters for older movies. Add in sports broadcasts planned including UFC 143 tonight and the London Olympics in the summer, and 2012 is shaping up to be an especially rough year for 3D haters -- you have our deepest sympathies. Those on the other side of the fence can check after the break for a press release with more details and (2D) theatrical trailer, it's currently available on Amazon for preorders at $27.99, 2D only is $21.99.

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Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' Blu-ray 3D set for release February 28th -- 3D haters beware originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon clip breaks down shooting movies, special effects in 3D (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to the midseason break -- while many shows are either already on hiatus or getting ready for one, cable favorites like The Closer and Rizzoli & Isles are just getting restarted. Of course, given the season that's not all there is to watch with a slew of movie debuts and one-off events like the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and Grammy nominations taking place as well. Check below for the highlights this week, followed after the break by our weekly listings of what to look out for in TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams
This week is a good one for 3D fans, in theaters Martin Scorsese's Hugo is racking up the acclaims for its integration of effects and story, while at home viewers can finally experience Werner Herzog's trek into the Chauvet Caves of South France, exposing the oldest known human drawings. The entire documentary is filmed in 3D to help bring the shape and depth of the cave paintings alive, and by all accounts it's effective. Since you're probably not on the (very short list) of people who will ever be allowed access to the cave and its delicate relics, this is your best shot at taking a step 35,000 years into the past at an entirely different era of humankind. Check out the trailer after the break, but after seeing this one in theaters earlier this year we can definitely say 3D is the only way to watch.
(November 29th, $18.99 on Amazon)

College Football
The last week of the college football season means everything comes down to these games to decide conference championships and who goes on to which bowl games. From the Big East being decided by the result of West Virginia vs. South Florida, to a couple of brand new conference championship games for the Pac-12 and Big Ten, to the always classic ACC and SEC football championships, and even a few rivalry games like Baylor/Texas and Oklahoma/Oklahoma State -- it's all here. No matter which team you root for there will be something at stake this weekend, so arrange your schedule accordingly.

The Take
After jumping into the original programming game earlier this year with Moby Dick, Encore is ready to push The Take, a British crime drama. Tom Hardy (Inception, Bronson, The Dark Knight Rises) stars as Freddie Jackson, an ex-con fresh out of prison who is trying to take over London's underworld with the help of the rest of his similarly crooked family. As you can tell by the name, the theme here is that everyone and everything is available for a price, we're willing to spend an hour of our time and see if this is a series worth watching thanks to its strong cast, check out a quick trailer embedded after the break.
(December 2nd, Encore, 9PM)

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Must See HDTV (November 28th - December 4th) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-ray combo arrives October 18th in two, five or 15 disc sets

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Continue reading Panasonic extends Avatar Blu-ray 3D promotion by giving away copies with new Blu-ray players

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[Thanks, Mitchell]

Continue reading Disney's The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast show up for preorders in Blu-ray, 3D boxed sets

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Mitsubishi Blu-ray players have BDXL, 3D support, and a two-faced remote originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Mike]

Want Avatar in 3D without buying Panasonic? It's on HBO VOD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Samsung's 2011 product showcase is underway in New York City and while most of these products we got a peek at during CES, it's only finally ready to show off the new QWERTY flip remote for its smart TVs. The QWERTY TV remote is looking a lot sleeker in its glamour shot than it did in the FCC tests weeks ago, and is available in the box with all D7000 and D8000 model HDTVs, or as an add-on compatible with the D6300 line and above (no mention of the Smart Touch remote or Google TV devices in the press release we received.) Samsung's also putting a lot of stock in its new lighter 3D glasses and officially announced the new 3D Starter Kit that includes two pairs along with a copy of Megamind and all the Shrek movies on Blu-ray 3D, along with prescription-ready models for kids and adults. Finally, an app market is nothing without apps, and there's two new ones to announce today with HBO GO making its debut on the TV and MTV Music Meter. Check the details (Update: now including MSRPs!) in the press release after the break and the gallery for a few pictures.

Updated: We got a few minutes to play around with the new QWERTY flip remote after Samsung's NYC press event today. It's not exactly the most glamorous handheld keyboard remote control out there with its monochrome screen, although we do like that the center of the D-pad can me morphed into a touch sensitive mouse-like control. Okay, so this thing isn't exactly ground breaking, but check out the shots below for a closer look.

Gallery: Samsung 2011 Home entertainment Showcase


Gallery: Samsung QWERTY flip remote hands-on

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Disney to release Tangled on Blu-ray and 3D March 29th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's Avatar 3D monopoly runs into 2012, no 3D Blu-ray release until Mayan calendar ends? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d blu-ray3dBlu-ray3dtvavatarblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dpanasonicpromotionvieraTue, 14 Dec 2010 07:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Blu-ray titles announced the week of December 10th, 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/blu-ray-titles-announced-the-week-of-december-10th-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/blu-ray-titles-announced-the-week-of-december-10th-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/blu-ray-titles-announced-the-week-of-december-10th-2010/#commentsThis week's batch of Blu-ray announcements was fairly light compared to the pre-holiday push of titles shared in November. Saw: The Final Chapter was the only film announced in 3D. On the 2D front, two big re-releases of famous classics were announced: the single disc edition of Blade Runner will arrive on January 4th and forgo the oodles of bonus features found on previous versions in favor of just the movie and some commentary by Ridley Scott while the 30th anniversary edition of Raging Bull will come slightly later in January and include 50 minutes of new features. Noteworthy new titles coming to Blu-ray for the first time include Steven Spielberg's A.I., which was originally developed by Stanley Kubrick in the 70s, and Steven Soderbergh's cult classic Out of Site starring George Clooney and J. Lo. That said, we know Birddemic: Shock and Terror and The Dorm That Drips Blood are really the two titles you've been hankering to watch in glorious 1080p. To view our full roundup of announcements this week by release date, read on after the break.

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Continue reading Alice in Wonderland Blu-ray 3D loosed from the bonds of exclusivity December 7

Alice in Wonderland Blu-ray 3D loosed from the bonds of exclusivity December 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dTvalice in wonderlandAlice in Wonderland 3-Dalice in wonderland 3dAliceInWonderlandAliceInWonderland3-dAliceInWonderland3dblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3ddisneyexclusivehdjohnny deppJohnnyDepptim burtonTimBurtonWed, 01 Dec 2010 18:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic officially launches exclusive Avatar Blu-ray 3D pack-in, discs hit $400+ on eBay]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/panasonic-officially-launches-exclusive-avatar-blu-ray-3d-pack-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/panasonic-officially-launches-exclusive-avatar-blu-ray-3d-pack-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/panasonic-officially-launches-exclusive-avatar-blu-ray-3d-pack-i/#comments Panasonic has finally made official several pack-in deals already in effect at retailers both physical and online that add Blu-ray 3D players, glasses and most notably, an exclusive copy of Avatar on Blu-ray 3D (also available to existing owners via a mail-in offer, owners of the Extended Collectors Edition can preview a 3D Easter Egg there too.) Despite being the highest grossing 3D movie of all, it's still not available at retail and is unlikely to show up there anytime soon, sending the price of those pack-in copies skyrocketing on eBay as owners of non-Panasonic 3D capable TVs try to get their hands on the ultimate demo material. Many current auctions are above the $200 mark, while the highest sold price we saw was $399 about a week ago, although considering a copy of Bee Movie went for $400 back in the day, we can't say we're too surprised. Check out the details about Panasonic's current promotions on its highly rated HDTVs (and the demo tour that just started) in the press release after the break and bring your calculator, if Dances With Smurfs wasn't your cup of tea anyway, we might have found the perfect way to finance your new home theater upgrade.

Continue reading Panasonic officially launches exclusive Avatar Blu-ray 3D pack-in, discs hit $400+ on eBay

Panasonic officially launches exclusive Avatar Blu-ray 3D pack-in, discs hit $400+ on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dTvavataravatar 3dAvatar3dblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3ddmp-bdt100ebayexclusivefoxgt25hdtvpack inPackInpanasonicsc-btt350vt26Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic hits the road again for the Unwrap 3D mall tour]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/panasonic-hits-the-road-again-for-the-unwrap-3d-mall-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/panasonic-hits-the-road-again-for-the-unwrap-3d-mall-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/panasonic-hits-the-road-again-for-the-unwrap-3d-mall-tour/#comments It's that time of year again, as regular as the circus coming to town, when Panasonic pulls out the 18-wheeler and hits the road. After its Touch the Future tour earlier this year, Panasonic's heading back to the mall Robin Sherbatsky-style with the Unwrap 3D tour over the next two weeks. Starting tomorrow it hits 14 cities across the country with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players, glasses cameras and whatever else it can fit in that truck. Thanks to that exclusivity deal, expect plenty of Avatar demos wherever the tour makes a stop, along with sweepstakes to win Panasonic gear. If 3D is going to be adopted, people will need a good experience before they buy and it seems like this is the best form of exposure Panasonic can think of, check the press release after the break for dates and locations.

Panasonic hits the road again for the Unwrap 3D mall tour originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've got a couple more pictures for you, while our tipster mentions the street date is still marked as December 1, the glasses in the pack are of the new USB-rechargeable variety. Check after the break for a couple more pictures.

[Thanks, Pastadude]

Continue reading Panasonic 'Ultimate Pack' with Avatar 3D Blu-ray spotted at Best Buy

Panasonic 'Ultimate Pack' with Avatar 3D Blu-ray spotted at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Blu-ray titles announced the week of November 19th, 2010

Blu-ray titles announced the week of November 19th, 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-RayBlu-ray 3Dblu-ray discblu-ray release scheduleblu-ray releasesBlu-ray3dBlu-rayDiscBlu-rayReleasesBlu-rayReleaseSchedulehdFri, 19 Nov 2010 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Avatar Extended Collectors Edition Blu-ray includes 3D Easter Egg]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/avatar-extended-collectors-edition-blu-ray-includes-3d-easter-eg/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/avatar-extended-collectors-edition-blu-ray-includes-3d-easter-eg/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/avatar-extended-collectors-edition-blu-ray-includes-3d-easter-eg/#comments If you've snagged this week's Avatar Extended Collector's Edition on blu-ray even though you're really waiting for it to come out in 3D, you're in luck. AVSForum poster josephcoatar discovered that by fiddling with the menus, you can unlock an Easter Egg that pops up tow 3D special features, the three and a half minute extended theatrical trailer and a four minute "Pandora Discovered" featurette. Even if you do plan on getting your hands on the Panasonic-exclusive 3D release this year, you can cut the waiting down by going to "Live Extras" in the main menu of disc three, pressing down, and slipping on some 3D glasses.

Avatar Extended Collectors Edition Blu-ray includes 3D Easter Egg originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avataravatar 3davatar extended collectors editionAvatar3dAvatarExtendedCollectorsEditionblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3deaster eggEasterEgghdspecial featureSpecialFeatureFri, 19 Nov 2010 11:32:00 EST<![CDATA[The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/#comments It's hard to believe that the 2010 World Cup was just a few months ago, but even though many 3D events have come since, it was certainly the biggest broadcast at the time and this week viewers at home can archive it with Sony's The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D disc. This 3D Blu-ray disc (don't even try it in 2D players, we have no idea what will happen but the warnings are very somber -- we suspect a universe eating wormhole) captures 64 minutes of action from all the key games and matchups from South Africa in the highest quality you'll find. While we're currently experiencing an unprecedented flood of movie releases on Blu-ray 3D, this is our first opportunity to dive into some real sports action, check after the break to see if we found it worth the effort.

Continue reading The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review

The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:05:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dcoralineexclusivehduniversalusheThu, 11 Nov 2010 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Oppo officially announces BDP-93 Blu-ray player, shows off full specs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/#comments It hasn't been long since Oppo's well-received BDP-83 made its debut, but now it's gone, and the company has fleshed out details on the successor to the throne, the BDP-93. say hello to another universal player, now updated with Blu-ray 3D and streaming access to Netflix and Blockbuster over WiFi N. There's two HDMI 1.4a outputs in case your receiver isn't 3D passthrough ready, an eSATA port for playback from hard drives and two USB ports. Retail price? $499. If this is the player you've been waiting for you're probably already on the list, but if not click the source link for a full list of specs on Oppo's site and to register for notification when it goes on sale "soon."

[Thanks, Mike]

Oppo officially announces BDP-93 Blu-ray player, shows off full specs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sony Optiarc debuts 12x Blu-ray writers, makes 'em friendly with BD 3D

Sony Optiarc debuts 12x Blu-ray writers, makes 'em friendly with BD 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sony Pictures schedules Resident Evil, Piranha flicks for Blu-ray 3D release

Sony Pictures schedules Resident Evil, Piranha flicks for Blu-ray 3D release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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