Yearly Archives: 2011

Universal has announced Cowboys & Aliens will be released to Blu-ray Disc and DVD on Dec. 6, 2011. The title will be available in a Blu-ray Combo Pack which includes an extended version of the film, along with DVD and digital copy. And, it looks like Universal will release the film in both Blu-ray and DVD packaging.

Confirming the rumors we reported last week, Microsoft is indeed bringing video content from Comcast, Verizon FiOS and others to Xbox Live this holiday season. Calling it a “new era in television,”

DirecTV and Dish Network customers now have access to titles from Sony Movie Channel streaming online. The service is exclusive to TV customers, meaning, you just can't view the movies on Sony's website without a TV subscription. And, you'll need to be subscribed to Dish's HD Platinum or DirecTV's HD Extra Pack services for access.

Well, rumors that Apple's iPhone 5 would have voice recognition software certainly turned out to be true. But the new phone ends up being an improved "4" model, and not the iPhone 5 many expected.

This week The Lion King is the king of the jungle, at least by the amount of Blu-ray Disc editions that are available. Don't be confused when you're faced with deciding between a Two-Disc Diamond Edition, Four-Disc Diamond Edition, Eight-Disc Combo, and Two-Disc Diamond Edition in DVD packaging (DVD, what the hay?).

From Software's Dark Souls is now available for PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles from publisher Namco Bandai Games. The title is available as both a Standard edition and Collector's Edition which includes a limited edition art book, mini-strategy guidebook, behind-the-scenes video footage, and a digital copy of the soundtrack.

It’s been widely rumored that the new Xbox Dashboard will be unveiled November 15, and now there’s some leaked footage of what it may look like. This two-minute YouTube clip shows the new tile-laden layout - Microsoft’s Metro user interface - which can be seen on their Windows smartphones and in the upcoming Windows 8. It also shows the main dashboard being controlled by motion gestures via

AT&T U-verse customers who are hockey fans might not have NHL Network when the regular season starts on Oct. 6, after the two companies were unable to reach an agreement. AT&T says they were unable to reach a "fair, long-term deal" with the network which lead them to pull the plug last Saturday, Oct. 1.

Star Trek: The Next Generation is finally headed for Blu-ray Disc release, according to an official announcement from CBS Entertainment. The 178 episodes of the Star Trek series spanning from '87 - '94 (a total of 7 seasons) will release sequentially throughout 2012, starting with a "sampler" on January 12 which will include several popular episodes. The Blu-ray sampler, pictured above, will be called Star Trek: The Next Generation -- The Next Level, and include the pilot episode "Encounter at Farpoint," as well episodes "Sins of the Father" and "The Inner Light."

October is finally here! There are eight postseason MLB playoff games scheduled for this weekend. Starting tonight at 5:07 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Rays will face the Texas Rangers to head off the first American League Division games. Following at 8:37 PM ET, the Detroit Tigers will play the New York Yankees. The National League postseason games kick off tomorrow at 2:07 PM with the Arizona Diamondbacks facing the Milwaukee Brewers. Later, at 5:07 PM ET the St. Louis Cardinals will play the Philadelphia Phillies.