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 |
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