Monthly Archives: September 2009
Watchmen: The Utlimate Cut DVD
Warner has announced 5-disc DVD ($43.87) and 4-disc Blu-ray ($59.99) releases of Watchmen: The Utlimate Cut for the 3rd November. As well as the “Ultimate Cut” of the film which integrates the animated Tales of The Black Freighter, each release will include 2 all-new audio commentaries with director Zack Snyder and illustrator Dave Gibbons, overContinue reading “Watchmen: The Utlimate Cut DVD”
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD
Warner Home Video has announced 1-disc DVD, 2-disc DVD, and 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo releases of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for the 8th December. Extras on the 2-disc DVD will include featurettes on the cast and crew and the life of author J.K. Rowling, additional scenes, a sneak peek at the Universal Orlando Resort’sContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD”
Starbucks iPhone Apps
Starbucks Coffee Company has released two new applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. MyStarbucks offers users an interactive drink builder, with the ability to share your drink via email or SMS, a store locator, food and coffee menus, and a favorites feature for quick recall of past orders. A separate application, Starbucks Card Mobile,Continue reading “Starbucks iPhone Apps”
MMS Finally Comes to the iPhone
MMS has come to the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS. You’ll need to update your carrier settings by plugging in your iPhone to allow iTunes to see it, then go to “Check for Update.” The install just takes a second and you then need to restart your iPhone. When you do, your Messages app will gain a smallContinue reading “MMS Finally Comes to the iPhone”
The Hangover DVD
Warner Home Video has announced 1-disc DVD ($28.98), 2-disc DVD ($34.99), and Blu-ray ($34.87) releases of The Hangover for the 15th December. The 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray releases will include unrated and theatrical editions of the film, a gag reel, more pictures from the missing camera, a host of other features (”Map of Destruction”, “TheContinue reading “The Hangover DVD”
iTunes 9.0.1 Now Available
Fire up your Software Updates, the new version of iTunes is here — with bug fixes and tweaks to help those who were suffering from iTunes 9 issues.
LEGO Motorized Walking AT-AT
The most terrifying war machine in the Empire’s arsenal comes to life with the LEGO Motorized Walking AT-AT ($130). Once this challenging set is built, the AT-AT can lurch across your living room with the same lumbering gait as its movie counterparts. This beast can walk forward and backwards, and even turn its head. TheContinue reading “LEGO Motorized Walking AT-AT”
Stephen King Asks, “What’s Scary” In Upcoming Issues of Fangoria
Stephen King, the world’s best-selling author of horror and dark fantasy, has submitted an exclusive, all-new article for publication in Fangoria magazine. The 7,500-plus-word essay, entitled “What’s Scary,” will be published in two parts, beginning with Fangoria #289, on sale in December, and concluding in Fangoria #290, arriving in January 2010. “I’ve wanted to beContinue reading “Stephen King Asks, “What’s Scary” In Upcoming Issues of Fangoria”
McSweeney’s iPhone Application
Two of my favorite things combined today; McSweeney’s (the literary journal) announced the debut of the Small Chair, a weekly sampler from all branches of the McSweeney’s family created exclusively for the Apple iPhone. One week you might receive a story from the upcoming Quarterly, the next week an interview from the Believer, the nextContinue reading “McSweeney’s iPhone Application”