HD ReportPanasonic prices new Smart VIERA ZT60 plasma HDTVs
Panasonic has officially announced pricing on their new line of plasma HDTVs now available at approximately 400 Best Buy stores nationwide. The Smart VIERA sets include the 65-inch TC-P65ZT60 and 60-inch TC-P60ZT60, listing for $4099 and…
New Blu-ray, UltraViolet, and 4k releases this week
It’s not a huge day for new Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet titles, but the week is made significant by the release of several films to 4k resolution. 4k (also called Ultra HD) is four-times the current…
This week’s Blu-ray, Digital and UltraViolet releases
What’s new on Blu-ray Disc, Digital Copy, and UltraViolet this week? Let’s start with Tom Cruise as investigator Jack Reacher. The 2-Disc Combo from Paramount includes Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and UltraViolet copy of the film. Fringe:…
2013 Masters Tournament on CBS, ESPN, and streaming online
Who will wear the green jacket this year? Round 1 of the 2013 Masters Tournament will kick off this Thursday from the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. On TV, CBS will begin coverage with…
Panasonic confirms pricing on new Blu-ray player lineup
At the same time Panasonic officially announced pricing and availability of their first lineup of streaming media players, the company also released pricing on their 2013 lineup of Blu-ray players. Two of the BD players, the…
Panasonic’s first streaming media players now available
Panasonic has announced pricing and availability of their first line-up of streaming media players. The DMP-MST60 and DMP-MS10 are priced at $99.99 and $79.99, respectively. Available starting today, both players include built-in Wi-Fi and external HDD…
DIRECTV’s 2013 Masters Tournament coverage will include six feed ‘Mosaic Channel’
DIRECTV has announced an exclusive six-channel mosaic will be used for the 2013 Masters Tournament. The Tournament, with combined coverage from CBS Sports and ESPN, will broadcast from April 11-14. DIRECTV’s ‘Masters Mosaic’ will combine six…
‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’ Digital, UV & Blu-ray release dates revealed, unrated version included
Paramount has announced the home release date for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, and revealed an unrated version of the film will be included in both the Blu-ray/DVD combo and the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Following…
3net Studios producing three Ultra HD (4k) TV series
Is your HDTV not HD enough? 3net Studios announced today production of three original native Ultra HD (4K) television series with the working titles “National Parks Adventure,” “Metropolis,” and “Made by Man.” Ultra HD (also referred…
Time Warner Cable offers ‘The Hobbit’ 3D On Demand
Time Warner Cable is offering a new collection of On Demand titles that fall under the “Epic Fantasy” category, and among them is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – the first film in Peter Jackson’s ‘Hobbit’…
New Blu-ray, 3D, and UltraViolet releases this week
What’s new on Blu-ray, DVD & UltraViolet this week? DreamWorks’ Rise of the Guardians is now available in several Blu-ray editions including a 3-Disc Combo, 2-Disc Combo, and Limited Edition Easter Pack. Each combo pack includes…
Google Fiber adds 3D channels to service
Late last week Google announced two channels, 3net and ESPN3D, have been added to the Google Fiber service. 3net, a joint venture between Sony, Discovery and IMAX, has been added to the Gigabit + TV package….
Best Buy offers ‘Hobbit’ documentary early with pre-order
Best Buy is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary of the film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The extra is only available early for those who pre-order the film on Blu-ray Disc before the official release date…
‘Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away’ set to release on Blu-ray 3D
Paramount has announced Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away will release to Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 12, 2013. The film, released to theaters late December, was executive produced by James Cameron (Avatar) and written/directed…
New on Blu-ray & UltraViolet this week: Argo, Game of Thrones Season 2, Top Gun 3D
What’s new on Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet Digital Copy this week? Let’s start with the Second Season of Game of Thrones. The 7-disc boxed set from HBO contains all 10 episodes of the series along with…
‘Jurassic Park’ 3D Blu-ray & UltraViolet release date
Are you starving for more 3D content? Universal Studio’s Jurassic Park will release to 3D Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet on April 23, 2013. Special features include the “Making Of Trailers for ‘Jurassic Park,’” “The Lost World,”…
Hobbit Blu-Ray Releases Announced
Peter Jackson’s first film in his somewhat bloated Hobbit trilogy will be released to Blu-ray on March 19th, but don’t expect to see an Extended Edition à la the LOTR Extended Editions that fans have come to expect from the New Zealand director.
New titles on Blu-ray, 3D, & UltraViolet this week
This week Season 3 of Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey hits shelves on Blu-ray Disc. This is the original UK version of the series from PBS that includes all episodes on three discs along with over two…
3net 3D programs to air on Comcast Xfinity TV
The 3D television network 3net will start airing on Comcast Xfinity TV networks this Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. ET, when 3net premieres the original series Storm Surfers, A Year in Africa, and NASCAR: The…
AT&T adds Disney Junior & ESPN 3D in new deal, includes 10 HD channels
Here’s some good news for U-verse customers. AT&T and Disney have renewed a multi-year/multi-platform distribution deal that adds channels such as ESPN 3D & Disney Junior to the U-verse lineup. Subscribers will also get access to…
HD Channel News
DIRECTV has announced they'll be switching Sports Mix Channel to HD, and subsequently removing the SD version. Sports Mix provides a grid of channel feeds, allowing viewers to watch eight ... Blu-ray News
Universal has announced the release date for Battlestar Galactica - 35th Anniversary on Blu-ray Disc will be Aug. 6, 2013. Originally thought to be released last week on May 14, ... Streaming News
Redbox Instant by Verizon launched to the public back in March, providing both rented and subscription-based streaming of movies much like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. In a marketing move you ... App News
Time Warner Cable has updated the TWC TV app for Android to allow On Demand access and viewing away from home. The improved app offers over 4,000 On Demand titles in-home, as well as out-of-home access…
3D News
It's not a huge day for new Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet titles, but the week is made significant by the release of several films to 4k resolution. 4k (also called ... Apple News
DISH Network has released an update to the DISH Anywhere app that now lets Android users access On Demand titles. The Android device needs be running version 4.0 or higher, ... 
