Google TV set-top box will be released outside the U.S.

26 jun 2012, 10:18


Google TV set top box will be sold outside the U.S.. This was reported in a blog at Google. The first device, Google TV, available outside the U.S. territory, will be Sony NSZ-GS7. Beginning in July, set-top box will be available in the UK and later will add to the list of countries Australia, Brazil, Germany, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands and France.
Information about the availability of the device in other countries, including Russia, have not yet been reported.
In the UK, Sony NSZ-GS7 will cost 200 pounds sterling, and in other European countries - 200 Euro. Pre-order can be issued in the online store Sony.
In October, the U.S. and even some countries in sale Sony NSZ-GS9 - the more "advanced" model of the set-top boxes with built-in player, Blu-ray. It will cost 299 U.S. dollars, 280 pounds or 300 euros.
Included with the set-top box Sony supplied double-sided remote control. On one side is a touch panel control (it can help to move the cursor around the screen), but on the other - the keyboard. In the role of control can also act smartphone or tablet.
Since the announcement of Google TV in 2010 and so far only set-top boxes sold in the United States.
Google TV consoles running Android. They allow you to run applications on a TV screen, to work in your browser to watch videos from YouTube and transmission of Internet TV. In addition to Sony, consoles released Logitech, but later she came out of the project. The new Google TV partners are Samsung and LG.

Sharp Launches 90-Inch Aquos LED LCD HDTV

20 jun 2012, 09:01


Sharp unveiled on Monday the largest TV on the planet, the 90-inch AQUOS LED with 3D technology. It is nearly four feet tall and spans more than six-and-a-half feet in width.
The model, which is in stores now, costs about $10,999.
The AQUOS also comes with AquoMotion 240, which makes fast-action motions in sports or movies seamless without blurring.
The AQUOS 90-inch TV may be large, but thanks to LED technology, it uses less than two 75-watt light bulbs, meaning that the electricity it uses will cost owners only about $28 per year, according to the company.

"Amour" of Michael Haneke won the top prize in Cannes.

28 mei 2012, 09:04


Movie of Austrian director Michael Haneke's "Amour" received a "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes Film Festival, which ended on Sunday, reports Reuters.
The film performed by French actors Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant. The film tells of an elderly couple who has lived all his life and not wanting to leave, despite the circumstances. This is the second top prize in Cannes for Haneke - in 2009 he received the "Golden Palm" for "Das weisse Band" (The White Tape or the Teacher's Tale.
The best Mexican director jury found Carlos Reygadasa for his film "POST TENEBRAS LUX." The Grand Jury Prize went to Italian tragicomedy "Reality" by Matteo Garrone, and the third is left for Ken Loach, who brought her to Cannes comedy "The Angels' Share".
Cristian Mungiu film "Dincolo de dealuri" is marked with prizes for the female roles (Romanian actress Kosmina Stratan and Kristina  Flutur) and for the screenplay, and best man's role is recognized as the work of Dane Mads Mikkelsen in "Jagten".
Let remind, the day before became known prize winner of the international federation of film critics FIPRESCI and the winner of the "Un Certain Regard." They were the Russian director Sergei Loznitsa with the film "The Fog" and Mexican director Michel Franco, who directed "Despues de Lucia."
65th Cannes Film Festival was held on the French Riviera from May 16, 2012.

The First 3D Newspaper in Belgium

19 mrt 2012, 15:52

Europe had the first newspaper in 3D with included special glasses, reports the portal "Globalist".
The incredible demand for 3D format, revived his popularity thanks to blockbuster "Avatar", the Belgian publishers pushed the idea of ??a reformation of the conservative media - the printed newspaper. Today, the weekly La Derniere Heure released in 3D form and became the first newspaper produced in a popular format, not only in Belgium but also throughout Europe.
The chief editor Hubert Leclercq explains that all photos posted on newspaper pages, are three-dimensional, and their views on each issue comes with a free special glasses.
For the best quality images, the new edition of the newspaper printed on high quality paper, which allows to achieve a better effect on the view of the newspaper in 3D.
Meanwhile, the 3D-format is included in many aspects of everyday life.
For example, a British fashion house Burberry has reached a new level. As part of London Fashion Week was a unique show with 3D-line translation in several locations around the world - New York, Los Angeles, Dubai and Tokyo. This technical innovation fashion house owes its creative director - Christopher Bailey. "I wanted to show his new collection in different cities and try to convey the energy and atmosphere, which is in London" - says Bailey.

Stephen Hawking starred in Big Bang Theory

11 mrt 2012, 15:30

The Big Bang Theory has finally nabbed famed theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking to film a cameo. As first reported by TV Guide Canada, Hawking filmed a scene with Jim Parsons, a.k.a. Sheldon, Friday for the show's April 5 episode. In the scene, Hawking has a "run-in" with Sheldon.
The CBS comedy had invited Hawking to appear on the show before, but at the time they were told he was too ill to participate. Hawking's appearance will air the week after another big guest star stops by. Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy will lend his voice to the March 29 episode when he speaks to Sheldon in a dream sequence.
Hawking, coincidentally, played a hologram of himself on an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and also played himself on The Simpsons and Futurama.
Source:http://www.tvguide.com/

3D-movie about Cirque du Soleil will be released in December 2012.

29 feb 2012, 09:22

Filmmaker Andrew Adamson's 3D spectacle Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away will be given a high-profile holiday release on Dec. 21, 2012.
Paramount, which acquired rights to the unique project earlier this year, announced the date on Monday.
Worlds Away features performances from elaborate Cirque du Soleil productions and an original story from Adamson, who is producing the movie with Aron Warner and Cirque du Soleil's Martin Bolduc, Ed Jones and Cary Granat.
Vince Pace, co-chairman of 3D technology and production services firm Cameron Pace Group, oversaw the 3D stereo production aspect of the movie.
Worlds Away will have plenty of competition. Also opening on Dec. 21 are Ang Lee's Life of Pi, Kathryn Bigelow's untitled Navy SEALs film, an untitled Judd Apatow comedy and Brad Pitt starrer World War Z.
Paramount made two other tweaks to its slate. The studio is changing the name of the previously titled Seth Rogen-Barbra Streisand comedy My Mother's Curse to The Guilt Trip. The film's release date of Nov. 2 remains the same.
The studio also is moving the release of Josh Schwartz's Fun Size from Oct. 12 to Oct. 26. The pic stars Victoria Justice, Johnny Knoxville and Chelsea Handler.
Original: hollywoodreporter.com

Comedy Central entertainment channel will be launched in Russia!

8 feb 2012, 13:56

The Viacom International Media Networks company has begun negotiations to launch in Russia American entertainment channel "Comedy Central". This writes "Kommersant". As reported in the publication of MTS and "AKADO" who offering pay-TV broadcasting, the Viacom company had consultations with them about the launch of the TV channel. The talks will start after Viacom will receive a license to broadcast. According to the company, the Comedy Central TV channel could be launched before April.
The cable channel "Comedy Central" is the part of the Viacom holding, it was launched in the U.S. in 1989 (under the title The Comedy Channel). Channel shows entertainment programs, such as purchased and its own production. These include the series "South Park", "Futurama", "Ugly Americans" and "Workaholics." In 2011, Comedy Central has become the most popular entertainment TV channel in the U.S. (excluding sports) among men from 18 to 34 years old.
Since 2006, the channel began broadcasting in other countries including Germany, India, Israel, Britain, Poland and Spain. Since 2012 the Viacom company plans to launch the channel in Asia.

The new 3D film about Katy Perry was made!

1 feb 2012, 11:32

Paramount company acquired the rights to distribute the 3D film about a singer Katy Perry, according to the website Deadline. The film has no official name, but it is known, that the material for the film was filmed in 2011 by director Nanette Bernstein. In the movie will be included pieces of concert of Katy Perry and chronicle, which tells about the path to success of the singer.
Material for a film shot in 3D. It is assumed, that the film will be released in theaters in June or July 2012.
In February 2011 the Paramount has released a film about  the pop singer Justin Bieber. The film received the name"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" and also appeared on the screens in 3D format. The movie was successfully from a financial point of view: according to information from the site BoxOfficeMojo, the charges amounted to U.S. $ 98 million with a budget of $ 13 million.

The nominees of Oscar 2012!

24 jan 2012, 23:24

The nominees for the 2012 Academy Awards have been announced by actress Jennifer Lawrence and Academy President Tom Sherak. Martin Scorcsse's Hugo leads the pack, with 11 nominations, closely followed by silent film The Artist with 10. The awards will be presented by Billy Crystal and take place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday 26 February.
Best Picture:
The Artist
Thomas Langmann, Producer;
The Descendants
Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers;
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Scott Rudin, Producer;
The Help
Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers;
Hugo
Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers;
Midnight in Paris
Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers;
Moneyball
Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers;
The Tree of Life
Nominees to be determined;
War Horse
Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers.
Actor In a Leading Role:
Demián Bichir
A Better Life;
George Clooney
The Descendants;
Jean Dujardin
The Artist;
Gary Oldman
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy;
Brad Pitt
Moneyball.
Actress In a Leading Role:
Glenn Close
Albert Nobbs;
Viola Davis
The Help;
Rooney Mara
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo;
Meryl Streep
The Iron Lady;
Michelle Williams
My Week With Marilyn.
Animated Feature Film:
A Cat in Paris
Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli;
Chico & Rita
Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal;
Kung Fu Panda 2
Jennifer Yuh Nelson;
Puss in Boots
Chris Miller;
Rango
Gore Verbinski.
Cinematography:
The Artist
Guillaume Schiffman;
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Jeff Cronenweth;
Hugo
Robert Richardson;
The Tree of Life
Emmanuel Lubezki;
War Horse
Janusz Kaminski.
Watch all nominees here!