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Beverly Hills Cop for the First Time on Blu-ray

The heat is on in the outrageously funny and action-packed comedy BEVERLY HILLS COP, arriving on Blu-ray May 17, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a street smart Detroit cop tracking down his best friend's killer in Beverly Hills. Axel quickly learns that his wild style doesn't fit in with the Beverly Hills Police Department, which assigns two officers (Judge Reinhold & John Ashton) to make sure things don't get out of hand. Dragging the stuffy detectives along for the ride, Axel smashes through a huge culture clash in his hilarious, high-speed pursuit of justice. Featuring cameos by Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Damon Wayans, BEVERLY HILLS COP is an exhilarating, sidesplitting adventure.

The BEVERLY HILLS COP Blu-ray includes a look at the phenomenon that the movie started when it was released in 1984, a glimpse inside...

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Top Gun on Blu-ray and Digital Copy Combo

Celebrating 25 years of the need for speed, the action-packed, sexy and breathtaking thrill-ride TOP GUN soars onto a Blu-ray/Digital Copy Combo on May 10, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The story of an elite group of pilots competing to be the best in their class and earn the title of “Top Gun” captured the imagination of a generation and earned a worldwide box office of over $350 million.

Tom Cruise is superb as the cocky but talented pilot known as Maverick and Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can’t learn in a classroom. Featuring a sensational soundtrack with unforgettable songs from the 80s including Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” and Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone”, the film also stars Val Kilmer,
Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan...

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Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster on Blu-ray and DVD

International superstar Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Hero, Seven Swords) reteams with Director Wilson Yip (Flash Point, IP Man) to reprise his iconic role as IP Man against the formidable competition of martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Kill Zone, 14 Blades) in IP Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, when the global box office hit debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD April 19 from Well Go USA.

The film takes up where its predecessor left off, with Ip Man escaping the Japanese occupation of his hometown and arriving in Hong Kong, where he opens a martial arts academy to teach his unique Wing Chun style. But Ip must first prove himself to the corrupt cabal of Hong Kong martial arts masters— which he does, in one of the most amazing fight sequences ever committed to film, showcasing a dazzling variety of martial arts styles...

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Disney TRON: Legacy and TRON: Original Classic on Blu-ray

The Walt Disney Studios is proud to announce the release of its high-tech, action-packed adventure TRON: Legacy, available April 5th on multiple home entertainment platforms, including Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Copy, Movie Download and On-Demand. Also making its long-awaited Blu-ray debut on April 5th is TRON: The Original Classic Special Edition.

Sure to light-up fans this Spring, TRON: Legacy provides consumers with the ultimate Hi-Def Blu-ray experience with breathtaking 1080p visuals and superior 7.1 surround sounds that bring to life the visually stunning world of TRON. Taking you further behind the grid, are also in-depth bonus features on the making of the film (i.e., creating the futuristic vehicles and world of TRON, storyline mythologies, actors/characters and more) and the all-new Disney Second Screen interactive experience...

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Disney's Tangled Debuts on Blu-ray and DVD

Grossing over 400 million dollars in global theatrical sales to date, TANGLED, The Walt Disney Studios blockbuster animated feature that takes a modern twist on the famous hair-raising fable Rapunzel, debuts as the ultimate 4-Disc Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack (3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy in a single package) on March 29, 2011. As the 50th full-length animated feature in The Walt Disney Studios’ celebrated library and the first animated feature film to ever debut day-and-date on Disney Blu-ray 3D, TANGLED’s uniquely packaged home entertainment release ensures that viewers of all ages can enjoy this film on a variety of superior, hi-def media platforms while diving further into the history and quirky details behind the making of this film via amusing and informative bonus features.

Featuring unexpected heroes, magic, laughter and adventure, this animated feature is supported by an amazing cast of voice talents including...

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Skyline on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios

It was supposed to be a simple birthday weekend in Southern California. But when sunrise arrives two hours early in the form of a haunting light from an unknown source, a group of friends watch in terror as people across the city are drawn outside and swept into massive alien ships that have blotted out the Los Angeles skyline. From tankers to drones and hydra-like extraterrestrials, the aliens are inescapable and seemingly indestructible. From the masterful directors, The Brothers Strause Skyline will keep you guessing in this action-packed sci-fi adventure.

In this heart-pounding thrill ride starring Eric Balfour, Donald Faison, David Zayas, Brittany Daniel and Scottie Thompson, Skyline will take every survival instinct a group of friends has to elude capture...

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Supernatural: The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray

On June 14, fans will have the opportunity to complete their Supernatural hi-def collections when Supernatural: The Complete Second Season is released on Blu-ray™ for the first time. Gear up for another ride, as brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) Winchester hunt for what gives most people nightmares. Bound by tragedy and blood to a dangerous otherworldly mission, the two brothers travel from the Colorado wilderness to Nebraska farmlands and on to isolated Wisconsin lakes, encountering creatures that most people believe only exist in folklore, superstition and nightmares.

In addition to all the special features from the original DVD release, the Blu-ray™ edition features a cool interactive road map complete with new interviews and insights into the show and is the last of the show’s 5 seasons to be released on Blu-ray™...

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Harry Potter Year 5 and 6 Ultimate Editions on Blu-ray and DVD

The definitive inside story continues when Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ultimate Editions arrive on Blu-ray and DVD June 14 from Warner Home Video. Created for fans of the world’s #1 film franchise, each Ultimate Edition features a new chapter of “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” a unique 8-hour documentary series with never-before-seen footage, intriguing stories and an authoritative insider look behind the films. Each hour-long chapter deepens the relationship Harry Potter fans have with the movies and adds to their understanding of and connection to their favorite characters and more.

Each spellbinding Harry Potter Ultimate Edition is filled with more than four hours of special features and collectibles including a photo book featuring 44 pages of rare photos of the cast and crew, concept sketches and paintings, and behind-the-scenes insight...

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Epson ES1000 Ultraportable Tabletop Projection Screen

Epson announced the ES1000 ultraportable tabletop projection screen designed for mobile professionals. The ES1000 features a unique one-piece design for quick and easy setup on virtually any size tabletop in less than 30 seconds, with a projected image of up to 50-inches diagonally.

The ES1000 is lightweight and travel-friendly, ideal for small meeting rooms where there isn't enough room for a free standing screen, and designed to be easily transported between conference rooms or taken on the road. Weighing only 6.5 pounds and measuring 34.5-inches long, when closed the ES1000 forms its own carrying case and conveniently fits in an airplane overhead compartment. In addition, its bright white screen ensures vivid and clear presentations...

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Avid Studio and Pinnacle Studio 15 Video Software

Avid® unveiled an expanded lineup of consumer video editing solutions with the introduction of an entirely new and powerful software offering, Avid Studio, as well as the latest release of its industry-leading Pinnacle Studio™ software family.

The new Avid Studio consumer editing software features some of the same technology used to create major motion pictures, empowering hobby videographers and editing enthusiasts to make professional-quality movies at a fraction of the cost. The Pinnacle Studio version 15 family, which includes Pinnacle Studio HD, Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate and Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection, makes it easy for users who are just starting out to create sophisticated HD videos at home. Together, Avid Studio and the Pinnacle Studio family comprise...

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Xara 3D Maker 7 - Create 3D Text and Animations

Xara 3D Maker 7 is designed to create the highest quality 3D text and graphics, such as headings, logos, movie titles and buttons. It's the perfect way to add impact to your web pages, mailshots, presentations and movie opening and closing credits (all images are fully anti-aliased for that smooth, professional quality).

Xara3D Maker 7 can also create awesome 3D animations in seconds - GIFs, AVIs and simple Flash movie sequences - and you can even enhance your desktop by saving any animation as a screensaver! Xara3D Maker is extremely popular with Photoshop owners for creating 3D typographic effects for use in Photoshop...

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Last Tango in Paris, Moonstruck, and Rain Man on Blu-ray

Three timeless classics will make their Blu-ray debut on February 15th from MGM Home Entertainment: LAST TANGO IN PARIS: Uncut Version, MOONSTRUCK, and cult favorite RAIN MAN. Collectively nominated for sixteen Academy Awards®, these celebrated titles make the perfect additions to any film collection.

LAST TANGO IN PARIS: Uncut Version stars the legendary Marlon Brando (On the Waterfront) as Paul, a middle-aged American who goes to Paris after his estranged wife commits suicide. During a chance meeting with the alluring Jeanne (Maria Schneider, Jane Eyre), Paul enters into a sadomasochistic, carnal relationship with her, indirectly attacking the hypocrisy all around him through his raw, outrageous sexual behavior...

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Vinpower Digital USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Writer Drive

Vinpower Digital announced the roll out of their USB 3.0 external Blu-ray writer drive, which is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. This product is one of the first of its kind on the market and with a USB 3.0 connection, the transfer rate to burn a full length Blu-ray disc will be reduced dramatically.

With its initial launch at the 2011 CES trade show, the Vinpower USB 3.0 external Blu-ray burner offers up to 12X BD-R & 16x DVD±R write speed for specific models. In addition, some models offer LightScribe creativity for easy and inexpensive labeling as well. The drive connects to a computer via USB 2.0/3.0 cables, and is capable of reading and writing all optical disc formats including recordable Blu-ray, DVD, and CD. No matter what media you need to work with, you will have the right tools to get the job done quickly and accurately...

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i.Tech EasyChat 306 Skype-Certified Bluetooth Headset

EasyChat 306, a new Bluetooth headset bundle from i.Tech Dynamic, provides such outstanding audio clarity for Skype calls that it has received Skype certification and is recommended by Skype for use with its service. Now, there’s no need for the millions of Skype users to stay tethered to their computers on corded headsets while they chat with business associates, family and friends.

EasyChat 306, which combines a Bluetooth wireless headset and a USB dongle, works with desktop and laptop computers, and with mobile phones, so users can stay connected through Skype wirelessly at the office, at home or on the go, all with the same Bluetooth headset. Incredibly user-friendly, the EasyChat 306 pairs automatically, which eliminates one of consumers’ most common frustrations with setting up other Bluetooth headsets...

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Thelma and Louise 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray

The adventurous twosome can now be seen like never before! THELMA & LOUISE arrives February 8 for the first time on Blu-ray from MGM Home Entertainment in time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film. Buckle up for the road trip of your life or relive the thrills once again with the star-studded cast including Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Geena Davis (Beetlejuice, The Fly), Brad Pitt (Inglorious Bastards, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill), and Harvey Keitel (The Piano, Taxi Driver).

Directed by action master Ridley Scott (Black Hawk Down, Gladiator) from an Oscar®-winning* screenplay by Callie Khouri, Thelma & Louise is a thrilling, full-throttle adventure hailed as one of the best road movies of all time. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis star...

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The Man From Nowhere on Blu-ray and DVD

South Korea’s highest grossing film of 2010 becomes the must-see Blu-ray™ and DVD of 2011 when The Man from Nowhere debuts on March 8 from Well Go USA. Written and directed by Jeong-Beom Lee (Cruel Winter Blues), the critically-acclaimed, international box office smash stars Bin Won (Mother, Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War) and newcomer Sae-Ron Kim in the action-packed story of a desperate man out to save a little girl from drug runners.

The film comes both subtitled and in a brand new English-language dub. Bonus features include the in-depth, behind-the-scenes featurette “The Making of The Man From Nowhere,” as well as a reel of action highlights from the film. The Man from Nowhere will be available on Blu-ray for $26.98 SRP and on DVD for $24.98 SRP...

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Eloquent JavaScript: Modern Introduction to Programming

JavaScript is the language of choice for web developers who want to create powerful applications that are accessible from any platform. When it comes to learning JavaScript, though, there are few resources for the true beginner. Most books are either dry technical manuals or collections of scripts, neither of which help new users grasp the fundamentals of programming.

With a focus on good programming techniques rather than cut-and-paste effects, Eloquent JavaScript teaches readers how to leverage the grace and precision of JavaScript to write complete browser-based applications. The book begins with the fundamentals—variables, control structures, functions, and data structures—then moves on to more complex topics, such as higher-order functions, closures, and object-oriented programming...

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Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigBee

Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and XBee radios. By the time you're halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide—Building Wireless Sensor Networks—you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely sensed data.

Radio networking is creating revolutions in volcano monitoring, performance art, clean energy, and consumer electronics. As you follow the examples in each chapter, you'll learn how to tackle inspiring projects of your own. This practical guide is ideal for inventors, hackers, crafters, students, hobbyists, and scientists...

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Disney's BAMBI Diamond Edition on Blu-ray and DVD

The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of BAMBI to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray Diamond Collection line-up of Disney's greatest animated-classics. Released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, BAMBI Diamond Edition features the loveable and adorable wide-eyed fawn and his forest friends in Blu-ray high-definition on March 1, 2011.

The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt's fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more...

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Alice in Wonderland: 60th Anniversary Special Edition

With interest in all things ALICE IN WONDERLAND at an all-time high following the record-breaking theatrical performance of Disney's epic live-action fantasy adventure, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly unveils a one-of-a-kind 60th Anniversary Special Edition of Walt Disney's original animated version of the whimsical classic tale ALICE IN WONDERLAND on Blu-ray -- on February 1st, 2011.

The new ALICE IN WONDERLAND 60th Anniversary Special Edition takes viewers on magical adventure like never before with a fantastically odd and fun-filled world of colorful characters in brilliant high-definition and crystal clearsound. Additionally, the disc comes specially-packed with never-before-seen footage hosted by Kathryn Beaumont, an all-new interactive game and more...

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Designing Interfaces, Second Edition

Despite all of the UI toolkits available today, it's still not easy to design good application interfaces. This bestselling book is one of the few reliable sources to help you navigate through the maze of design options. By capturing UI best practices and reusable ideas as design patterns, Designing Interfaces, Second Edition provides solutions to common design problems that you can tailor to the situation at hand.

This updated edition includes patterns for mobile apps and social media, as well as web applications and desktop software. Each pattern contains full-color examples and practical design advice that you can use immediately. Experienced designers can use this guide as a sourcebook of ideas; novices will find a roadmap to the world of interface and interaction design...

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The Facebook Marketing Book

How can Facebook help you promote your brand, products, and services? With 500 million active users worldwide, Facebook offers a much larger audience than traditional media, but it's a new landscape loaded with unfamiliar challenges. The Facebook Marketing Book shows you how to make the most of the service while skirting not-so-obvious pitfalls along the way.

Whether you're a marketing and PR professional, an entrepreneur, or a small business owner, you'll learn about the tools and features that will help you reach specific Facebook audiences. You'll also get an in-depth overview, with colorful and easy-to-understand introductions to Profiles, Groups, Pages, Applications, Ads, Events, and Facebook etiquette...

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Disney Blu-ray 3D Films for 2011

Continuing its leadership in the advancement of 3D entertainment and marking the most significant title commitment to the growing Blu-ray 3D market, The Walt Disney Studios announced plans to release at least 15 of its films for in-home viewing on Blu- ray 3D in 2011.

Among the stellar list of films to debut on 3D include beloved and celebrated animated classics THE LION KING and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, recent theatrical releases including the visually stunning high tech adventure TRON: LEGACY and acclaimed box-office smash hit TANGLED, plus many others to be announced that will release day-and-date and packaged with the Blu-ray 2D version...

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Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray

The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever – the Star Wars™ Saga – emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas’ epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more...

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FUNimation Online Streaming of Dragon Ball Z

FUNimation® Entertainment and Toei Animation Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement giving the American anime leader exclusive rights to the U.S. and Canadian online streaming of the studios’ signature animated series “Dragon Ball Z.” FUNimation will offer its professionally-produced, uncut, English-tracked and English-subtitled adaptations of the hugely successful series beginning with the first episode as well as other chapters of the Dragon Ball franchise: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Z Kai.

“We are pleased to offer the first legal streaming of this seminal anime series,” said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment...

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DreamWorks Megamind on Blu-ray and DVD

He’s bad, brilliant…and blue. DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) “mega, mega, mega funny” (Fox News, NY) MEGAMIND flies onto Blu-ray and DVD on FRIDAY, February 25, 2011, giving audiences of all ages even more diabolical fun and surprises they didn’t see in theaters. Packed with laughs, epic comic book action and non-stop adventure, the thoroughly entertaining and refreshingly original story has been hailed by critics as “mind-boggling fun” (Boston Herald) and features the voice talent of mega-stars Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, David Cross and Jonah Hill.

The “beautifully animated” and “utterly delightful film” (Washington Post) kicks off a Mega-weekend with the debut of an all-new action-comedy starring fan-favorite characters Megamind and Minion. Featuring members of the original voice cast, MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM follows our daring duo on their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City...

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REAL Software REAL Studio Web Edition

REAL Software, creator of object-oriented, cross-platform software development tools for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux, announced the general availability of REAL Studio Web Edition, the first web application development tool designed for both ordinary people and traditional software programmers. REAL Studio Web Edition allows users to easily create rich, web 3.0 applications up to 50 times faster than traditional web development tools by using a single programming language rather than several web technologies.

Because of its unique interface, almost any app built for the desktop can now be created for the web with ease without the need to learn five different web technologies...

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Why Photographs Work: 52 Great Images and Why They Work

Every photographer, from weekend enthusiast to professional, can learn by studying the "greats." In Why Photographs Work, author/photographer George Barr analyzes 52 striking images by some of the world's top photographers. Accompanying Barr's analysis of each image is an explanation by the photographer describing the circumstances of making the image, including not only the how, but also the why. Also included is each photographer's biography, a reference to his or her websites and publications, and brief technical descriptions of the equipment used in making each image.

With guidance from Barr, we learn to decipher that certain intangible "something" that makes an image go beyond the ordinary...

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Pragmatic Guide to JavaScript

JavaScript is everywhere. It's a key component of today's Web—a powerful, dynamic language with a rich ecosystem of professional-grade development tools, infrastructures, frameworks, and toolkits. In Pragmatic Guide to JavaScript (Pragmatic Bookshelf), Christophe Porteneuve helps get you up to speed quickly and painlessly with the 35 key JavaScript tasks you need to know.

The task-oriented two-page spreads get you up and running fast. The left pages explain the underlying implementation for each task, and the right pages contain code snippets for that task, along with cross-references to related tasks. You'll learn essential JavaScript tasks in a framework-agnostic way. Learn how to manipulate the DOM and CSS, and how to use event handling and timers. You'll discover...

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Zero Technologies ZeroWater Filtration System

In response to the study recently released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG,) Zero Technologies, LLC announces that its ZeroWater filtration system is the ONLY simple pour-through filter certified for chromium reduction per NSF/ANSI Standard 53. As the EWG sheds the light on the presence of cancer-causing hexavalent chromium – also known as chromium-6 – in the drinking water of 31 out of 35 US cities selected for the study, concerns have been growing regarding the safety of tap water across the country.

ZeroWater has developed its five-stage, Dual Ion-Exchange water filter specifically to remove/reduce dissolved solids found in tap water, like – as in this case – chromium. The ZeroWater filtration system is unique in that it is designed to...

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