Thursday, July 31, 2008
The High-Tech Making of The Dark Knight in IMAX
* To create The Dark Knight in IMAX format, director Christopher Nolan used special IMAX cameras that use 70mm film which, unlike 35mm cameras, are very heavy. — Popular Mechanics
Johnny Depp is the Riddler in ‘Dark Knight’ Sequel?
Rumors of course are flying about what will transpire in the next Batman film. Check this one out from Hollyscoop.com
Johnny Depp is reportedly going to be a part of the next Batman installment playing the Riddler. And not only that, but execs want Philip Seymour Hoffman to play the Penguin.
I doubt the truth in the penguin rumor, because I distinctly remember Christopher Nolan saying that he was against the idea of using the Penguin in his Batman films, because of the character being too ‘far fetched’, but you never know. Depp as the Riddler on the other hand seems a more likely possibility, a good counterpart to Christian Bale’s Batman. But a bad guy as good as Heath Ledger’s Joker is going to be hard to match even for Johnny Depp. It’s far too early to tell right now, but there is obviously going to be a sequel. The Dark Knight has already made $462.2 million worldwide!
Blinkx Offers Easy Access To Online TV
With the range of websites that offer streaming or downloadable television content on the rise, we've been waiting for more services like Blinkx Remote to appear.
It's designed to collate the range of content available from various sites into one handy interface, allowing you to search for your favourite show or browse listings in alphabetical order.
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There's a total of 26 million hours of audio and video indexed through the site, though the majority simply redirects you to the relevant services, for example BBC's iPlayer or 4 On Demand.
At the moment it's just a beta edition but is up and running for you to give it a try. Bear in mind that as it's under development there will be improvements over the coming months, as well as an increase in the range of shows it covers.
Despite simply offering shortcuts to most content we like the way it allows you to browse a range of services and think portals like Blinkx will do pretty well over the coming year. - Paul Lester
It's designed to collate the range of content available from various sites into one handy interface, allowing you to search for your favourite show or browse listings in alphabetical order.
Continued...
There's a total of 26 million hours of audio and video indexed through the site, though the majority simply redirects you to the relevant services, for example BBC's iPlayer or 4 On Demand.
At the moment it's just a beta edition but is up and running for you to give it a try. Bear in mind that as it's under development there will be improvements over the coming months, as well as an increase in the range of shows it covers.
Despite simply offering shortcuts to most content we like the way it allows you to browse a range of services and think portals like Blinkx will do pretty well over the coming year. - Paul Lester
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
HQ The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
HD trailer
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is 20th Century Fox's contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission -- and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth."
Cast: Keanu Reeves Jennifer Connolly Kathy Bates Jaden Smith Jon Hamm Kyle Chandler
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Samsung Wants You to Love Its Wireless Sound Bar DVD Player Combo Thingie
Samsung has done a rather unique spin on the whole sound bar in front of the flat panel thing, unveiling the other day a sound bar which doubles as a self-contained DVD system. It is called the Samsung HT-X810 and pricing is said to be around $700.
Samsung HT-X810
The Samsung HT-X810 is, according to Samsung, a virtual 5.1-channel system which incorporates an upconverting DVD player and FM tuner. It makes use of 5.8 GHz technology to connect with the included wireless subwoofer and also incorporates Bluetooth so one can stream from Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices and home theater components.
Features of the HT-X810 include HDMI output, a slot-in interface for the DVDs, 300 watts of total power and the ability to play media off of attached USB devices. It is available now.
[Via Samsung]
TiVo Integrates YouTube Into Series 3, HD
TiVo on Thursday announced that its Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs will soon support YouTube content, allowing users to browse and view videos on the Google-owned service. In the future, TiVo hopes to introduce a login interface, which would let users access their YouTube accounts, videos, channels, and playlists. Tivo expects to have the update delivered over “the next few weeks” for the aforementioned players.
“YouTube brings video where the audience is - across the Web and onto mobile devices, TVs and video games,” said Hunter Walk, YouTube’s director of product management. “The partnership with TiVo extends our ability to make YouTube accessible anywhere and lets people watch what they want, when they want it.”
The upgrade gives the TiVo one of the few direct YouTube interfaces in a set top media box, with the most prominent alternative being Apple TV.
Red Sonja Posters [2009]
In her return we find Red Sonja, a young girl risen from the ashes of tragedy to become the most feared woman warrior of all time. The mythical red-head blindly seeks vengeance on those who destroyed her family. In her path of destruction she discovers a larger purpose for her unearthly powers: to save all Hyrkania from the villainous Kulan Gath. | Genres: | Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Remake |
| Release Date: | TBA 2009 |
Friday, July 25, 2008
16 Actors & Actresses Who Never Saw Their Last Movie
TUPAC SHAKUR: The rapper, 25, was killed in a 1996 drive-by shooting after completing two films, “Gridlock’d” and “Gang Related,” both of which were released the following year.
CHRIS FARLEY: The pudgy SNL funnyman died of a drug overdose in 1997. His final film, “Almost Heroes,” was released the following year.
BRANDON LEE: The son of martial arts film star Bruce Lee died in a mishap on the set of “The Crow” just eight days before filming was to be completed.
BRUCE LEE: The martial arts star died at 32 from a cerebral edema, one month before the release of his last film, “Enter the Dragon.”
JEAN HARLOW: Harlow was just 26 when she died of kidney disease just a month before release of her 1937 film “Saratoga.”
JAMES DEAN: “Rebel Without a Cause” was released one month after Dean, 24, was killed in a 1955 car accident.
CLARK GABLE: Gable died of a heart attack at 59 before the 1960 release of the film “The Misfits.”
PHIL HARTMAN: SNL star was shot and killed by his wife, Brynn Hartman, in a 1998 murder-suicide two months before the release of his film “Small Soldiers.”
NATALIE WOOD: The “West Side Story” starlet drowned in 1981 just before the completion of the science-fiction thriller “Brainstorm.”
HEATH LEDGER: His performance as the Joker in the summer blockbuster “The Dark Knight” earned rave reviews, died months before the film hit theaters.
MARILYN MONROE: Died in 1962 before premiering “Something’s Got to Give.”
SPENCER TRACY: The 67-year-old screen star died of a heart attack after completing “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”
AALIYAH: The R&B star died in a 2001 Bahamas plane crash before the release of vampire flick “Queen of the Damned.”
JOHN CANDY: The comedian dropped dead in 1994 while on location filming “Wagon’s East.” Another Candy film, “Canadian Bacon,” was released after his death.
RIVER PHOENIX: Died of drug-related heart failure four months before his film, “Silent Tongue,” came out.
GARY COOPER: Screen legend died of cancer in 1961, just a month before the release of his British mystery film “The Naked Edge.”
Saw 5 trailer
Ready for your first tease of SAW V, due out in theaters October 24th, 2008? Feast your eyes below!
Monday, July 21, 2008
3D Television Moving Forward
Hollywood Reporter claims that SMPTE (the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) will 'establish an industry task force to define the parameters of a mastering standard for 3D content distributed via broadcast, cable, satellite, packaged media and the Internet, and played-out on televisions, computer screens and other tethered displays.' Already, Japanese Nippon BS viewers with Hyundai 3D LCD sets can watch an hour of 3D programming daily. Even your existing DLP TV set might be 3D capable today with the addition of LCD shutter glasses."
Another developing television technology; telescopic pixel displays. "Each pixel consists of 2 opposing mirrors where the primary mirror can change shape under an applied voltage. When the pixel is off, the primary & secondary mirrors are parallel & reflect all of the incoming light back into the light source."
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
BABELGUM – The independent WEB TV PLATFORM
1. Explore over 60 channels and thousands of full-screen videos,
What is Bablegum? A free internet TV platform supported by advertising, Babelgum combines the full-screen video quality of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the internet, offering professionally produced programming on-demand to a global audience.
Babelgum’s editorial focus is on independent film and festivals, adventure sports, nature and travel, supported by the launch of a series of thematic communities in those areas.
As the name suggests, Babelgum’s goal is to act as an international ‘social glue’, bringing a huge range of content to a global audience – like a modern-day Tower of Babel. The bubble logo is a fun visual pun on the company name, but also reflects Babelgum’s commitment to a green, global future.
The Babelgum player provides content owners with a secure platform on which to distribute their programming worldwide and a unique business model that allows them to monetise their assets.
Babelgum's content partners include the Associated Press, Reuters, PBS, BBC Motion Gallery, 3DD, Shine Limited, Gong Anime, IMG, Off the Fence and international film festivals such as Seattle, DC Independent and Encounters. The list of advertisers includes globally renowned brands such as Vodafone and Benetton Group.
Founded in 2005, Babelgum is an independent and privately held company with around 100 employees and offices in the U.K., Ireland, France, Italy and the US.
The company has invested 50 million Euros to date and has funds available for continued investment to develop the service. Investments are expected to be at a rate between €35 - 60 million per annum in the period 2007-2009. The company has a fully funded business plan and no requirement to seek external funding.
including nature, travel, sport and independent film
2. Everything is on demand. You can decide what you want to watch and when.
3. Create your own Smart Channels tailored to your interests and tastes.
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Babelgum’s editorial focus is on independent film and festivals, adventure sports, nature and travel, supported by the launch of a series of thematic communities in those areas.
As the name suggests, Babelgum’s goal is to act as an international ‘social glue’, bringing a huge range of content to a global audience – like a modern-day Tower of Babel. The bubble logo is a fun visual pun on the company name, but also reflects Babelgum’s commitment to a green, global future.
The Babelgum player provides content owners with a secure platform on which to distribute their programming worldwide and a unique business model that allows them to monetise their assets.
Babelgum's content partners include the Associated Press, Reuters, PBS, BBC Motion Gallery, 3DD, Shine Limited, Gong Anime, IMG, Off the Fence and international film festivals such as Seattle, DC Independent and Encounters. The list of advertisers includes globally renowned brands such as Vodafone and Benetton Group.
Founded in 2005, Babelgum is an independent and privately held company with around 100 employees and offices in the U.K., Ireland, France, Italy and the US.
The company has invested 50 million Euros to date and has funds available for continued investment to develop the service. Investments are expected to be at a rate between €35 - 60 million per annum in the period 2007-2009. The company has a fully funded business plan and no requirement to seek external funding.
10 Places To Watch TV Online for Free
Here’s the a list of 10 websites To Watch TV For Free Online:
1. Free Tv (Lists thousands of TV links, Movie links, and Live TV channels online.)
2.FreeTube (completely free alternative to cable television that lets you watch tv channels and TV shows online using just your browser.)
3. Tape it of the Internet (Over 2,000+ TV shows or 90,000+ episodes, including all the big shows like Lost, Prison Break, etc)
4. Streamic (More then 300 real TV channels to choose from including NBC, ABC, ESPN, BBC1 and many more, organized in categories and ranked by the site users)
5. TVlinks (A directory that amalgamates the most popular tv shows, cartoon & anime series.)
6. PPStream (Sports, movies - all in one please. Just choose a show from the list of available channels)
7. ABC (Watch popular shows like Lost, Desperate Housewives, Alias etc online)
8. PeekVid (Over 700 episodes of popular shows such as 24, Buffy, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy. Shows can be downloaded)
9. PPlive (a popular service for watching many foreign channels)
10. Chooseandwatch (It’s a free TV portal where you can watch more than 250 online TV channels. Some of them have to be good.)
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