For all you home theater junkies out there, Klipsch has updated their amazing and popular Reference Series line of top quality speakers.  There calling the new line the Reference II Series and as you can see from the image the new speakers look very similar to the previous line, but have been stuffed with the latest technology.

The Klipsch Reference II Series consists of 17 new speaker models;  five floor-standing towers, four bookshelf models, four center channels and four surround speakers.  Read the press release at the bottom for more.

Floor Standing Models

RF-7 II

RF-82 II

RF-62 II

RF-52 II

RF-42 II

Bookshelf Models

RB-81 II

RB-61 II

RB-51 II

RB-41 II

Center Channel Models

RC-64 II

RC-62 II

RC-52 II

RC-42 II

Surround Speaker Models

RS-62 II

RS-52 II

RS-42 II

RS-41 II

Klipsch Reference II Series speakers can be purchased at Klipsch.com also check Amazon for availability.

Press Release

Klipsch Introduces Reference II Series Speakers

INDIANAPOLIS (August 18, 2010) — Klipsch®, a leading global speaker manufacturer, announces today the launch of its Reference II Series speakers. The new line is an enhanced version of the company’s acclaimed Reference speakers and is comprised of 17 all-new speaker models that are infused with the latest technological audio advancements.

Now in its fifth generation, the Reference II Series speakers present even higher sound quality due to re-engineered drivers and a new crossover system. Complete with proprietary Tractrix® Horn technology, each speaker offers the precision, clarity and effortless power for which Klipsch is known. The new line also exudes elegance with several cosmetic upgrades, including new black metallic finished baffles, machined Cerametallic™ woofers, logos and feet.

“The latest Reference II Series shows why these speakers have remained the true essence of the Klipsch brand for over ten years,” said Mark Casavant, vice president of product development for Klipsch. “The dynamic and detailed sound combined with a vast array of speaker sizes will undoubtedly accommodate any users’ needs and produce an unrivalled sound experience.”

The 17 new models consist of five floorstanding towers (RF-7 II, RF-82 II, RF-62 II and RF-52 II and RF-42 II), four bookshelf models (RB-81 II, RB-61 II, RB-51 II and RB-41 II), four center channels (RC-64 II, RC-62 II,RC-52 II and RC-42 II) and four surround speakers (RS-62 II, RS-52 II, RS-42 II and RS-41 II), which include Klipsch’s exclusive Wide Dispersion Surround Technology (WDST™). WDST is the no-compromise approach to surround speaker design because it provides maximum surround coverage and improved placement flexibility.

All of the Reference II Series loudspeakers feature lightweight, rigid Cerametallic woofer cones to ensure tight musical bass response. New Tractrix horn tweeters incorporate Linear Travel Suspension and titanium compression drivers, which work together to reduce distortion and provide an open, natural sound. Available in black ash or cherry furniture-grade wood and vinyl veneers, each of these speakers boasts a stylish finish for seamless integration into any décor.

“Whether you’re listening to music or watching movies, the new Reference II Speakers sound so realistic it’s like you’re being transported to the artist’s recording studio or the film’s scene,” said Casavant. “As we continue to pay tribute to over 60 years of audio pioneering and our superior horn technology, we also work to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into all our products to continuously enhance our highly efficient, signature sound.”

With this new diverse lineup, the Klipsch Reference II Series now covers U.S. MSRP price points ranging from $549.99 to $3,198.99 for a pair of floorstanding speakers, $279.99 to $798.99 for a pair of bookshelf models, $229.99 to $1,299.99 for a center channel and $329.99 to $1,198.99 for a pair of surrounds.

About Klipsch® Premium Speakers

For over 60 years, Klipsch has designed premium speakers for those who are passionate about great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started this legacy in 1946, and it continues today with owners Fred and Judy Klipsch. For over 20 years, Fred and Judy Klipsch have worked hard to maintain the family-owned company’s rich heritage, while also staying committed to innovation and delivering the world’s most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction.

Just a heads up for you Top Gear and Netflix fans.  You can now watch all of Top Gear Season 11 via instant streaming on Netflix.

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Hulu Plus in now available to select PlayStation Plus subscribers now and is the exclusive game console provider for 2010.  All PlayStation Plus subscribers may download the free Hulu Plus application and, within it, request an invitation to the exclusive preview.  For the selected subscribers there is a additional $9.99 monthly fee for the Hulu Plus service preview.

Hulu Plus will be available generally to PlayStation Plus in the coming months and will include Sony Electronics Internet-connected entertainment devices, including select BRAVIA TVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

Press Release

Hulu Plus™ preview available today on PlayStation 3 to select PlayStation®Plus members; Release of Hulu Plus available to all PlayStation 3 owners in the United States in the coming months

FOSTER CITY, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Hulu™, an online video service offering an expanded selection of television shows and movies, announced that the Hulu Plus™ preview will begin today on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system in the United States with the consumer release of Hulu Plus available to all PS3 owners set to occur in the coming months. PS3 is the first and only console with dedicated gaming functionality that will offer Hulu Plus in 2010. Hulu Plus will deliver a library of high-definition (HD) content including full seasons of popular TV shows and blockbuster movies from nearly 150 leading content companies. Content on Hulu Plus is complementary to the more than 23,000 movies and TV episodes already available on the PlayStation®Store.

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“We are delighted to offer the Hulu Plus preview starting today on PlayStation 3 and that PlayStation 3 will be the only console to offer Hulu Plus in 2010,” said Jack Tretton, president and chief executive officer, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. “The combination of Hulu’s premium video library and PlayStation®Network’s expanding game and video catalogue further cements PlayStation 3 as the industry’s best entertainment device for all of your content experiences from games, TV shows and movies to live sports, original content and 3D.”

Starting today, a select group of PlayStation®Plus subscribers will gain access to a preview version of Hulu Plus for an additional $9.99 per month. All PlayStation Plus subscribers may download the free Hulu Plus application and, within it, request an invitation to the exclusive preview.

General availability of Hulu Plus in the United States is expected in the coming months on the PS3 computer entertainment system and additional Sony Electronics Internet-connected entertainment devices, including select BRAVIA® TVs and Blu-ray™ Disc players.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. “PlayStation” and “PS3″ are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America

Sony has dropped a bomb on the 3D TV market today with introduction of 3D Bravia HDTV’s, 3D Blu-ray players, home theater systems and audio components.

Sony will be packing 3D heat with PS3 games, Blu-ray media and  3D streaming content.

Bravia 3D Models

BRAVIA^® XBR-60LX900 Edge LED LCD HDTV with 3D Built-in

Available for pre-sale for $5,000

• 60-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with edge LED backlight
• Monolithic Design
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (glasses included x2)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for smooth motion
• OptiContrast panel
• Integrated Wi-Fi^® wireless network capabilities (802.11)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video and Widgets
• Intelligent Presence Sensor
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback

BRAVIA^® XBR-52LX900 Edge LED LCD HDTV with 3D Built-in

Available for pre-sale for $4,000

• 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with edge LED backlight
• Monolithic Design
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (glasses included x2)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for smooth motion
• OptiContrast panel
• Integrated Wi-Fi® wireless network capabilities (802.11)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video and Widgets
• Intelligent Presence Sensor
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback

BRAVIA^® XBR-52HX909 LED LCD HDTV with 3D

Available for pre-sale for $4,000

• 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with Intelligent Dynamic LED Backlight with full array local dimming
• Monolithic Design
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (active glasses and sync transmitter sold separately)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion
• OptiContrast panel
• Wi-Fi^® Adapter ready (sold separately)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3 with Intelligent Image Enhancer
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback
• RS-232c I/O terminal

BRAVIA^® XBR-46HX909 LED  LCD HDTV with 3D

Available for pre-sale for $3,500

• 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with Intelligent Dynamic LED Backlight with full array local dimming
• Monolithic Design
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (active glasses and sync transmitter sold separately)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion
• OptiContrast panel
• Wi-Fi^® Adapter ready (sold separately)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3 with Intelligent Image Enhancer
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback
• RS-232c I/O terminal

BRAVIA^® KDL-55HX800 HDTV with 3D

Available for pre-sale for $3,400

• 55-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (active glasses and sync transmitter sold separately)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion
• Wi-fi^® Adapter ready (sold separately)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback

BRAVIA^® KDL-46HX800 HDTV with 3D

Available for pre-sale for $2,700

• 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (active glasses and sync transmitter sold separately)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion
• Wi-Fi^® Adapter ready (sold separately)
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback

BRAVIA^® KDL-40HX800 HDTV with 3D

Available for pre-sale for $2,100

• 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080p) LCD HDTV with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
• 3D in Full HD 1080p (active glasses and sync transmitter sold separately)
• Motionflow™ PRO 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion
• Wi-Fi^® Adapter ready (sold separately)
• BRAVIA® Internet Video
• BRAVIA Engine™ 3
• USB and DLNA^® photo/music/video playback

Blu-ray 3D Models

BDP-S770 Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Available in July for $300

• Full HD 1080p single-disc Blu-ray Disc™, DVD, CD, SA-CD player
• Blu-ray 3D™ capable
• BRAVIA^® Monolithic Design matching
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• Built-in Wi-Fi^® Wireless (802.11n) with Wi-Fi^® Protected Setup (WPS)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote™ technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch remote control – free app.)
• Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA^®
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^®-HD Master Audio™ decoding
• Built-in 1GB Memory

BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Available now for about $250

• Full HD 1080p single-disc Blu-ray Disc™, DVD, CD, SA-CD player
• Blu-ray 3D™ capable (firmware update may be required)
• BRAVIA^® Monolithic Design
• BRAVIA^® Internet Video
• IP Content Noise Reduction
• Built-in Wi-Fi^® Wireless (802.11n) with Wi-Fi^® Protected Setup (WPS)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch remote control – free app.)
• Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA^®
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^® -HD Master Audio decoding
• Built-in 1GB Memory

BDP-S470 Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Available now for about $200

• Full HD 1080p single-disc Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD player
• Blu-ray 3D capable (firmware update may be required)
• BRAVIA Monolithic Design
• BRAVIA Internet Video
• Wireless LAN Ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch remote control – free app.)
• · Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^® -HD Master Audio decoding

BDV-HZ970W Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available in July for $800

• 1000W Full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD, AVCHD 5.1 channel system
• Blu-ray 3D capable
• BRAVIA Monolithic Design Concept
• Two HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through
• HDMI repeater
• BRAVIA Internet Video
• Integrated S-AIR™ Wireless Rear Speakers
• Wireless LAN ready with included USB WiFi Adapter (802.11n)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• Photo/Music/Video Playback via USB and DLNA
• iPod audio playback via USB
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^® -HD Master Audio decoding
• Universal remote with preset and learning functions
• Built-in 1GB Memory

BDV-E770W Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available now for about $650

• 1000W Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD 5.1 channel home theater system
• Blu-ray 3D capable (firmware update may be required)
• BRAVIA Monolithic Design Concept
• BRAVIA Internet Video
• Integrated S-AIR™ Wireless Rear Speaker
• Wireless LAN ready with included USB WiFi Adapter (802.11n)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• Photo/Music/Video Playback via USB and DLNA
• iPod audio playback via USB
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^® -HD Master Audio decoding
• Built-in 1GB Memory

BDV-E570 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available now for about $550

• 1000W Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD 5.1 channel home theater system
• Blu-ray 3D capable (firmware update may be required)
• BRAVIA Monolithic Design Concept
• BRAVIA Internet Video
• S-AIR ready for wireless rear and wireless multi-room speakers (sold separately)
• Wireless LAN ready with included USB WiFi Adapter (802.11n)
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• Photo/Music/Video Playback via USB and DLNA
• iPod audio playback via USB
• DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby^® TrueHD and dts^® -HD Master Audio decoding
• Built-in 1GB Memory

There is more about Sony’s new 3d product line in the press release below.

Sony 3D Bravia TV’s and related components can be preordered now at SonyStyle.

Press Release

Sony Delivers the Industry’s Largest Array of 3D Capable HDTVs and Home Audio and Video Products

SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2010 -Sony today announced that its 3D capable BRAVIA® HDTVs are now available for pre-sale at Sony Style stores and that its new integrated Blu-ray 3D™ devices will hit retail shelves beginning this July. Additionally, the company released a free firmware update that activates Blu-ray 3D capability for previously announced Blu-ray Disc models including the BDP-S470 and BDP-S570 players and the BDV-E570 and BDV-E770W home theater systems.

Sony now offers consumers the most diverse line of 3D capable home entertainment products including 19 BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players and theater systems, and audio/video components that offer various levels of performance and features.

Sony will support the 3D launch with an integrated marketing campaign featuring NFL quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, and Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning Jive/Sony Music artist Justin Timberlake aiming to deliver consumer education and eliminate 3D confusion.

“3D is revolutionizing the entertainment industry and only Sony is involved in every stage of the ecosystem,” said Chris Fawcett, vice president of Sony’s television business. “Leveraging deep 3D expertise from the company’s theatrical and professional groups, Sony products are optimized to offer the best possible 3D home entertainment experience.”

BRAVIA 3D HDTVs

Focusing on that high quality experience, Sony’s 3D capable BRAVIA HDTVs incorporate a frame sequential display with active-shutter glasses that work together with Sony’s proprietary high frame rate technology reproducing smooth, full high-definition 3D images.

The line-up includes the 3D integrated BRAVIA XBR-LX900 HDTV, which features a built-in 3D sync transmitter and two pair of active shutter glasses and the 3D ready BRAVIA XBR-HX909 and KDL-HX800 series 3D ready models which offer the option of adding the 3D sync transmitter and glasses at an additional cost.

The line features screen sizes including 40, 46, 52, 55, and 60-inches and ranges in price from around $2,100 (KDL-40HX800) to about $5,000 (XBR-60LX900).

Consumers who purchase and register one of the new 3D BRAVIA models will receive a copy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray 3D™ title Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs as well as Blu-ray 3D title Deep Sea. The sets will also include a PlayStation® Network voucher enabling 3D BRAVIA purchasers to download stereoscopic 3D gaming experiences on the PlayStation3 (PS3™) System (sold separately). The titles include PAIN (partial game) and MotorStorm®: Pacific Rift (demo) and full game downloads of WipEout® HD and Super StarDust™ HD.

BRAVIA XBR-LX900 Series Integrated 3D HDTVs

The full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) BRAVIA XBR-LX900 series features integrated 3D functionality and includes the 60-inch XBR-60LX900 for about $5,000 and the 52-inch XBR-52LX900 for about $4,000. The Monolithic Design, Edge LED backlight models also feature integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11n) for an easy connection to broadband home networks to access Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video Platform and BRAVIA Internet Widgets, as well as Sony’s new premium video service, Qriocity.

BRAVIA XBR-HX909 Series 3D Ready HDTVs

The XBR-HX909 series is 3D ready with the addition of Sony active shutter glasses (about $150 per pair) and sync transmitter (about $50), both sold separately. The models feature full HD (1920 x 1080p) and Sony’s Intelligent Dynamic full array LED backlight. The Monolithic Design concept models include the 52-inch XBR-52HX909 for about $4,000 and the 46-inch XBR-46HX909 for about $3,500.

Sony’s Intelligent Dynamic LED backlighting improves contrast and dynamic range by local dimming that controls the LED backlight level by area so that detail is maintained in the dark areas, while other areas are driven near peak brightness. The models also include an RS-232c I/0 terminal for custom installation applications.

BRAVIA KDL-HX800 Series 3D Ready HDTVs

Also 3D ready (with the addition of Sony active shutter glasses and sync transmitter, sold separately), the BRAVIA KDL-HX800 series features full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) and utilizes a Dynamic edge LED backlight with local dimming for improved contrast and dynamic range. The series includes the 55-inch class (54.6-inches measured diagonally) KDL-55HX800 for about $3,400, the 46-inch KDL-46HX800 for about $2,700, and the 40-inch KDL-40HX800 for about $2,100.

Blu-ray 3D Players

Available in July for about $300, Sony’s Blu-ray 3D BDP-S770 model offers built in Wi-Fi (802.11n) for easy access to Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video platform and Qriocity.

Additionally, Sony’s BDP-S470 and BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc players can be upgraded to play Blu-ray 3D with a free online firmware update that is now available. The update also adds Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) compatibility to the models.

Blu-ray 3D Home Theater Systems

Also available this July for about $800, Sony’s new full HD 1080p 5.1 channel Blu-ray 3D capable home theater system (model BDV-HZ970W) features wireless capabilities via the included USB wireless LAN adapter (802.11n) allowing for easy access to the BRAVIA Internet Video platform and Qriocity. The model also offers two HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through, HDMI repeater function, and a universal remote.

Sony’s BDV-E570 and BDV-E770W Blu-ray theater systems can now also be upgraded to Blu-ray 3D with the free firmware update. The update also adds DLNA compatibility to the units.

Unique to all Sony Blu-ray Disc players, users with an iPhone® or iPod® touch device can control the players using a free app called “BD Remote” which can be downloaded from the Apple App store. The app, will also be available soon for Android™ devices, allows the device to function as a remote control that includes the ability to access a Blu-ray Disc’s details such as jacket artwork, actor, and production information as well as search for additional video clips online.

3D Capable Home Audio Components

Sony also recently announced 3D capable home audio products including the STR-DN1010 audio/video receiver, the HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 3.1 channel sound bars, and the HT-SF470 5.1 channel home theater system. The models offer consumers flexible solutions to round out the Sony 3D experience and meet the demands of 3D home entertainment.

Additionally, Sony will add 3D capability to the previously announced STR-DH810 and STR-DH710 AV receivers through a firmware update later this month.

Integrated Marketing Campaign

Sony’s 3D advertising will start airing this week on national TV networks, accompanied by cinema, radio, print and digital ads throughout the year. Owing to the importance of clear consumer education on 3D, Sony will also spread the word about the new BRAVIA 3D TV’s through dedicated training events, displays at authorized Sony retailers, social networks, on SonyStyle.com, through Sony Style stores, and via email, direct mail, and free standing inserts.

The campaign was developed with support of Sony Electronics’ advertising agency 180 Los Angeles. Specifications and images for all 3D products can be found at www.sony.com/news.

For further details and pre-orders, please visit www.sony.com/bravia or Sony Style retail stores across the country. These products and others can be found at Sony authorized retailers across the country. To learn about the 3D world created by Sony, please visit www.sony.net/united/3D.

On August 24, LOST drops in full HD glory on Blu-ray, although you standard-def types can still get a DVD version.  Tons of extra content, including bloopers and deleted scenes will be available in the set.

The Blu-ray set carries a retail price $280, while the DVD set goes for $230.

Amazon currently has much cheaper prices for both sets:

LOST: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) – $195

LOST: The Complete Collection (DVD) – $149

More details on what’s in the set below.

LOST: The Complete Collection Press Release

BURBANK, CA, May 27, 2010 – Since its highly-anticipated premiere in September 2004, ABC’s LOST has revolutionized primetime television, bringing big-screen adventures home with a powerful story of survival. Attracting a massive fan following and huge critical acclaim, LOST has already become a pop culture phenomenon. Now, celebrating television’s most original and creative series, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment proudly debuts Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season and Lost: The Complete Collection – both on Blu-ray and DVD, August 24.

With the release of Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season, audiences can relive every episode in the landmark final season, as the fate of each character and answers to long-pondered mysteries from the previous seasons, are revealed. In addition, the Blu-ray and DVD releases contain hours of never-before seen bonus footage including deleted scenes; bloopers; an often emotional featurette where cast, crew, writers, producers and other Hollywood notables discuss ending the acclaimed series; a much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse; and much more.

An epic box set for the ultimate LOST fan, Lost: The Complete Collection is a fantastic icon-clad, secret- laden, Blu-ray and DVD box set containing every episode, from all six seasons. Additionally, the elaborate release includes over 30 hours of bonus material (from every season), plus one full disc of bonus exclusive to the collection, containing a fascinating array of all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes; documentaries; and a series of unique tours of Oahu with many of the cast as they reflect anecdotes, experiences and emotions of working on the series and living on the island; and more (see page 3 for content descriptions).

“…TV’s most gripping serial.” – The Boston Globe

Lost follows the lives of crash survivors of Oceanic Airlines flight 815, on a mysterious and apparently supernatural tropical island. Their survival is continuously jeopardized by inexplicable entities, including a polar bear, an unseen monster that wanders the jungle and the island’s malicious occupants known as the “Others”. Forced to depend on each other to endure, the diverse group of survivors are bound by menacing secrets and complicated interrelationships, with the truth behind each character slowly revealed through the seasons. The series regularly stars Matthew Fox (Jack Shephard), Evangeline Lilly (Kate Austen), Josh Holloway (James ‘Sawyer” Ford), Naveen Andrews (Sayid Jarrah), Jorge Garcia (Hugo ‘Hurley’ Reyes), Terry O’Quinn (John Locke), Michael Emerson (Ben Linus), Daniel Dae Kim (Jin Kwon), Yunjin Kim (Sun Kwon), Nester Carbonell (Richard Alpert) and Emile de Ravin (Claire Littleton).

LOST: THE COMPLETE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON – Contents

• Every Sixth Season Episode

• Bloopers and Deleted Scenes

• Audio Commentaries accompany four episodes (LA X, Dr. Linus, Ab Aeterno and Across The Sea)

• The End: Crafting A Final Season – Join the LOST team along with other producers of some of
television’s longest running shows as they examine the challenges of ending a landmark series.

• A Hero’s Journey – What makes a hero? Which survivors of Oceanic 815 are true heroes? These
questions and more are explored.

• See You In Another Life, Brotha – Unlocks the mysteries of this season’s intriguing flash sideways.

• ‘LOST on Location’ – Behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing stories from the set, including all-new
interviews with actors and crew.

• PLUS: A LOST Blu-ray & DVD exclusive – Go deeper into the world of LOST with a much-anticipated
new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

DVD SRP: US – $59.99/Canada – $79.99
Blu-ray: US – $79.99/Canada – $94.99

LOST: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION – Contents

• Every Episode in the Series (Seasons 1 through 6)

• Over 30hrs of Season 1-6 Bonus materials (previously released materials from Season 1-5 and the all-new Season 6 bonus material)

• A unique series of featurettes that takes viewers on very personal tours of Oahu where the series was created, with key cast and crew as they reflect.

• Exploring the global phenomenon that is Lost, bonus showcases events ranging from the series cast and crew at San Diego’s famed Comic-Con convention to international voice recordings, local events and even fan parties, all of which helped make the show into a worldwide favorite.

• A closer look at some of the props with cast, writers and producers, exploring their significance, stories and emotional ties to the characters.

• Humorous yet emotional look at every character who died on the series

• 16 hilarious Lost “Slapdowns” featurettes showcasing celebrity Lost fans who confront Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to ask press questions about the final season, including the Muppets and cast members Nestor Carbonell, Michael Emerson, Rebecca Mader and more.

The exciting collectible packaging also includes: a Special Edition collectible ‘Senet’ Game as seen in Season Six, a custom LOST island replica, an exclusive episode guide, a collectible Ankh, and a black light penlight.

DVD SRP: US – $229.99/Canada – $234.99
Blu-ray: US – $279.99/Canada – $319.99

A tipster supposedly revealed to Engadget that the next Apple TV will closely resemble the next iPhone hardware, minus the screen.  The new Apple TV will deliver content via a cloud-based storage solution, with the option to go local using Apple’s Time Capsule.  No word on whether Apps or the App Store will be available, but it seems like a nature fit.

If the $99 price point is to be believed, this could be a truly killer piece of hardware.  Although, given Apple’s control-freak mentality, there’s probably some scary subscription plans for cloud storage built in somewhere.

No word on when official announcement will come though.  With Google TV in the mix though, you can bet that Apple won’t be too far behind.

After I receive a disc from Netflix to enable instant streaming on the Wii, I should probably be a bit ashamed at the number of devices on which I can watch Netflix.  In addition to my PC, I can stream Netflix content to my Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.  Like that is even remotely necessary.  How spoiled are we?

That sad part is that I’m usually working on my PC and don’t want to stream video on it while doing so – and, as a result, I have nowhere to watch Netflix in my office since my G5 iMac isn’t supported by Netflix instant streaming.  Perhaps I should move my Xbox 360 into the office?  Yes, that seems like a productive move.

Netflix’s marketing speak on the Wii streaming can be found in the press release below.

Netflix Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., and LOS GATOS, Calif., April 12, 2010 – Nintendo of America Inc. and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that Netflix members who own Nintendo’s Wii^™ home console can now enjoy thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix via Wii. The two companies announced partnership plans in January and are making Netflix on the Wii console fully available as of today.

Streaming from Netflix via the Wii console is provided at no additional cost to Netflix members who have a plan starting at $8.99 a month, a Wii console and a broadband Internet connection.

The partnership between the two companies dramatically increases the reach of content streamed from Netflix. Wii remains the fastest-selling home console in history. Wii now reaches more consumers than any other device that currently supports streaming movies from Netflix, which had 12.3 million members at the end of 2009.

The launch of Netflix on Wii gives people the opportunity to gather with friends and family for a movie and game night. Everyone can join in the fun of a few heated rounds of Wii Sports Resort^™ bowling before loading up a movie. When the movie’s over, everyone can try out some table tennis – all on the same Wii console. The addition of Netflix streaming to the Wii console’s already wide range of capabilities makes it even more appealing for group enjoyment.

“More than 28 million people already use the Wii console to play games, stay fit and have fun,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “Now they have another reason to use the system every day – to enjoy great movies from Netflix and other video content.”

“Launching Netflix on the Wii home console marks a significant advance in the evolution of our service,” said Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings. “Wii has created immense consumer excitement and has meaningfully altered the consumer electronics landscape. Bringing Netflix to Wii catapults us toward our goal of being ubiquitous on the connected devices most popular with consumers.”

Netflix continues to expand the ways in which its members can watch movies and TV shows streamed directly to TVs via a range of Netflix-ready devices such as the Wii console. With unlimited memberships starting as low as $8.99 a month, members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix and can also receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. In parallel, consumers continue to demonstrate a preference for Wii consoles and the great value they offer in fun games and shared experiences at a suggested retail price of just $199.99. Wii is the only video game system currently available with motion controls, which are included with the system at no extra charge.

To enable their systems to stream TV shows and movies from Netflix, Wii owners will need a broadband Internet connection, a Netflix unlimited membership and a Netflix instant streaming disc for the Wii console. Netflix members and Wii console owners can now receive a free instant streaming disc by going to www.netflix.com/wii. The discs will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after they are requested.

When the instant streaming disc is inserted into a member’s Wii system, an array of movie and TV choices will be displayed right on the TV screen. These titles will be conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences and will include popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. Using the Wii Remote^™ controller, members will be able to choose a movie or TV episode to watch from their instant Queues or pick one directly from any of the lists. They will also have the ability to read synopses, rate movies, and will have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding their selection.

The Netflix functionality adds another dimension to the Wii console’s diverse online features.

With broadband Internet access, the Wii console gains access to a variety of entertainment, information and communication channels that add value to the system and make it a device the entire family can enjoy. For instance, Wii owners of all types can find great games from among hundreds of downloadable new and classic titles with Wii Points^™ from the Wii Shop Channel. Or surf the Internet on the big screen via the Internet Channel, watch videos about new and upcoming games on the Nintendo Channel, and play specially designed games online with friends near and far.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

Mitsubishi’s 2010 line up of LED TVs is out.  They range from 40 to 55-inches and include a number of features to enhance the overall entertainment experience.  One of the killer new features is StreamTV, which gets your TV online for instant streaming apps like Vudu movies, Pandora radio, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and more.  Bluetooth audio streaming lets you stream music from any Bluetooth A2DP device (e.g., iPod Touch, iPhone or Blackberry) to your TV.

More details below.

Mitsubishi Press Release

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today unveiled the third generation of its one-of-a-kind Unisen^™ Immersive Sound LED TVs. The 2010 line is packed with significant, new features and supplants last year’s 52-inch models with a slim, impressive 55-inch screen size. Each new premium LED TV delivers the optimal blend of superior picture performance with unparalleled immersive sound technology, providing viewers with a complete sensory experience. Unisen will allow consumers to enjoy concert quality sound in their homes without the clutter of separate home theater components. The Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV 2010 line-up will feature screen sizes ranging from 40 to 55 inches.

“Our unique brand of Unisen Immersive Sound LED TVs fill a significant void in the marketplace, by providing consumers with an efficient, streamlined home entertainment experience,” said Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “Unisen continues to stand out in the endless sea of flat panel TVs, by uniting beautiful LED edge-lit imagery with fully integrated, multi-speaker immersive sound technology.”

Key features for 2010

• Edge-lit LED: This cutting-edge backlighting technology bends and diffuses light for a sharper, brighter image. An added bonus: The arrangement of the LEDs along the edge of the screen makes an ultra-thin profile possible. LED-lit TVs are also more energy efficient than conventional CCFL backlit LCD TVs.
• Immersive Sound Technology features 16 intelligent speakers that direct perfectly balanced audio waves beside and behind the user to reproduce 5.1 surround sound and create an unparalleled entertainment experience. Through the use of an advanced algorithm, the sound technology delays the sound beams and projects them independently from the 16 speakers at varying intervals, to create fully immersive surround sound.
• StreamTV^™ gives viewers instant access to an extensive library of high-quality entertainment and social media content. Grab your Unisen remote and choose from over 100 different streaming applications, including Vudu movies, Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Twitter, Associated Press, The New York Times and more.
• Integrated Wireless Internet allows for seamless connectivity to your wireless home network, to stream your favorite movies and music from the internet to your Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV.
• Bluetooth Audio Streaming lets you wirelessly stream audio from any Bluetooth^® A2DP device (such as an iTouch/iPhone or Blackberry) to your Unisen TV. Now you can listen to your favorite music through Unisen’s Immersive Sound Technology, and still take your playlist with you wherever you go.

All 154, 164 and Diamond 265 series Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV models for 2010 include Edge-Lit LED Backlight, Multi-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology with Variable Subwoofer Output and Center Channel Mode, StreamTV^™ Internet Media, new Thin Depth Design, True120Hz, Energy Star^™ 4.0 Qualified, Clear Contrast Panel, Plush 1080p^® 5G 12-bit Digital Video Processing, 6-Color Processor^™, 4 HDMI^™, Deep Color^™ and x.v.Color^™, Easy Connect^™, USB Media Input, and Detachable IEC Power Cord.

The MDEA 164 series is available in 40, 46 and new 55-inch screen sizes, and in addition to the features above, includes 16-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology, Built-in Wireless Internet, Bluetooth A2DP Audio Streaming, EdgeEnhance^™, DeepField Imager^™ and Advanced Video Calibration.

The MDEA Diamond 265 series is available in 46 and new 55-inch screen sizes. In addition to all features within the 154 and 164 series, each Diamond model includes 18-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology, True240Hz, new Thin Depth Design with Blue Light Accent, Plush1080p^® 5G 18-Bit Digital Video Processing, iPhone Remote Control App, Audio Calibration Microphone, Perfect Color^™, PerfectTint^™, ISFccc^® Advanced Video Adjustments, NetCommand, and Wired IR input.

“It’s true that, for 2010, we’re taking sound and picture quality to a higher level, but the core strength of the Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV line remains the same,” says Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “We’re giving consumers the television experience of an ultra high-end home theater system, seamlessly integrated into a sleek flat panel package you can only get from Mitsubishi.”

Sony STR-DN1010

Sony’s new receivers cover the entry-level line up for home theater enthusiasts.  The new models range from about $230 at the bottom end (STR-DH510) up to roughly $500 for the 3D-capable STR-DN1010.

The DN1010 features the HDMI 1.4 standard, which allows it to pass 3D info between other 3D-capable devices, like Blu-ray players and the new 3D TVs.

Sony STR-DN1010 Rear Inputs

The DH810, DH710 and DH510 should all be available in March 2010, while the DN1010 should be available in June 2010.

More details and images of the new receivers below.

Sony STR-DH510, STR-DH701, STR-DH810 and STR-DN1010 Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2010 – Sony today announced its first A/V receiver capable of supporting 3-D audio and video.

Featuring HDMI™ 1.4 3D pass-through technology, ample high-definition connectivity and compatibility with all of the latest Blu-ray Disc® audio formats, the new STR-DN1010 AV receiver is designed to create a simple solution for controlling any high-definition or 3D capable home theater.

“It’s important for consumers to understand the important role that audio plays in the in-home 3D experience,” said Neal Manowitz, director of Sony’s Home Audio and Video division.  “By streamlining connectivity and supporting 3D hardware and software, the STR-DN1010 receiver will provide a simplified approach to 3D home theater control and performance, ensuring the best possible user experience.”

The 7.1 channel STR-DN1010 AV receiver (110 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD) features full high-definition 1080/24p support and seven HD inputs in total (four HDMI and three component) allowing for connection to a wide variety of HD devices.  The receiver’s HDMI 3D pass through technology supports 3D video from connected devices and passes them through to a 3D compatible high-definition television, while decoding high-resolution audio codecs.

The receiver also features an icon-driven menu system for simple device and content navigation and has the ability to upscale analog video sources to 1080p resolution via HDMI.  The model also boasts a sleek piano black gloss design that matches Sony’s line of Blu-ray Disc players and televisions.

The STR-DN1010 is compatible with all advanced audio codecs, including Dolby® TrueHD, dts®-HD Master Audio and features wireless 2^nd zone capabilities through Sony’s S-AIR® wireless technology.  With the addition of an S-AIR transmitter (model EZW-T100) and separate S-AIR speakers (sold separately), the receiver can also drive wireless audio in up to 10 additional rooms.

The STR-DN1010 receiver also features a Digital Media Port (DMP) input for simple connection to external sources including an iPod® and iPhone® (compatible DMP accessories required and sold separately) and is compatible with both Deep Color™ and x.v.Color™.

The STR-DN1010 AV receiver will be available this June for about $500.

Sony also introduced the new STR-DH810, STR-DH710 and STR-DH510 AV receiver models to its core lineup. Specifications are as follows:

STR-DH810 AV Receiver

Available in March for about $400

• 7.1 channel (110 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
• Seven HD connections (4 HDMI / 3 component)
• Upscales incoming analog video signals to 1080p
• 2nd Zone wireless audio (S-AIR ready)
• Compatible with Dolby® TrueHD, dts®-HD Master Audio
• Fully Assignable audio and video inputs
• Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
• Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices
• Universal Remote

STR-DH710 AV Receiver

Available in March for about $300

• 7.1 channel (105 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
• Six HD connections (3 HDMI / 3 component)
• 2nd Zone wireless audio (S-AIR ready)
• Compatible with Dolby® TrueHD, dts®-HD Master Audio
• Fully assignable inputs allows for use of all connections
• Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
• Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices

STR-DH510 AV Receiver

Available in March for about $230

• 5.1 channel (100 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
• Five  HD connections (3 HDMI / 2 component)
• HDMI™ Repeater for simplified audio and video signal management
• Blu-ray Disc™ Audio Decoding (Linear PCM Only)
• Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
• Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices

If you need a Blu-ray / DVD / VHS / CD combo player Amazon has a deal for you.  The Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player is on sale now for $139.99.

Technical Features

• Blu-ray Disc/VHS combination player with SD memory card slot and USB
• Multi-media capability allows for convenient playback and up-conversion of content from any media storage format–VHS, DVD, CD and more
• 7.1-channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output for exceptional sound
• VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more
• Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage

VIERA Cast allows access to the internet without the need of either an external box or a PC and enjoy entertainment from sites like Amazon VOD, YouTube, Google’s Picasa Web Album, Bloomberg and more. The DMP-BD70V also includes an SD memory card slot and USB slot for viewing and sharing both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format.

Outputs

• HDMI – Allows for upconverting
• Component
• Composite
• LAN – Allows for BD-Live™, VIERA CAST™ and Firmware Update
• Optical – The DMP-BD70V Decodes Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS™-HD