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Men In Black 3 on Blu-ray

December 2nd, 2012

This past week Men In Black 3 was released on Blu-ray DVD. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Will SmithTommy Lee JonesJosh BrolinJemaine ClementEmma Thompson, & Michael Stuhlbarg. With six diferent versions released (click on each to take you directly to AmazonBest Buy  and Wal Mart for purchase) just in time for the Christmas season:

1) 3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray DVD: This 3 disc edition includes the following special features:

a) Spot the Alien Game
b) The Making of Men In Black 3
c) Men In Black: 1960s vs. Today
d) Creating the Visual Effects
e) Scene Investigation
f) Progression Reels
g) “Back In Time” Music Video by Pitbull

2) Blu-ray and DVDThis edition is 2 discs and has the same special features as the previous but without the 3D version  of the film.

3) DVDThis is the 1 disc version.

4) The Trilogy: Limited Edition Collectors Set and Figurine Blu-rayThe trilogy has all three films and the Worn figurine.

5) Metal Tin Best Buy Exclusive Edition: This version comes in a metal tin, unsure of the contents of the discs themselves.

6) Wal Mart Exclusive Edition: Alongside the Blu-ray DVD and Ultraviolet is an exclusive bonus disc featuring a documentary “Meet The Aliens of Men In Black 3″.

 

With six different versions, (five if you exclude the standard DVD version), Men In Black fans have a lot to choose from. Reviews of the blu-ray have been positive. Blu-ray.com states “the image is remarkably clean and naturally filmic; light grain reinforces beautifully crisp edges and razor-sharp details. Viewers will enjoy precision facial and clothing textures that reveal every line, pore, and crease with natural accuracy.” While Cinema-Blend.com goes on to say “the first thing you’ll notice about the Blu-ray conversion for Men In Black 3 is that it looks terrific!”

It looks like we have another blockbuster to enjoy in the comfort of our homes for the holiday season. Which ever version you choose to buy, we know you’ll love the movie.

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Yamaha YHT-697 Home Theater in a Box

August 13th, 2012

Yamaha has introduced their new high end YHT-697 home theater in a box. The YHT-697 comes with an Ethernet port for internet radio, networked music, or for accessing your AirPlay catalog. 

The “home theater in a box” features a 5.1 channel receiver with a front panel USB port for direct connectivity for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and USB drives. There are compatible apps for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire and also comes equipped with HDMI 4K and 3D video pass through. The speaker package consists of styled glossy black tower speakers, compact surround, & center speakers with a 100W multi-range subwoofer. With AirPlay you can wirelessly stream from iTunes as well.

This system offers an advanced multi language on screen display in both HD and 3D video signals. Even data from song titles through iPhone, iPad, iPod, and USB drives can be shown on the receiver’s on screen display. The YHT-697BL offers a full complement of HD Audio format decoding, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. CINEMA DSP 3D with 17 DSP programs enables users to adjust the experience to your personal preferences.

The Yamaha YHT-697 is available for MSRP $649.95. To view the official press release, please click here. Give us your feedback on this or any other home theater related experience. We would love to hear it.

Canadian Head Office
Unit 406, 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel.  604-575-8310
Fax. 604-575-8329

U.S. Head Office
1927 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Tel. 1-800-490-1595

email: sales@elitehts.com