http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hometheater.shtml News and information on home theater gear and HDTV, including Blu-ray Disc player and movie reviews, DIY guides and How To articles. Features a lively Ask the Expert column. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:45 PST en-us This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This important film is brought to high definition Blu-ray Disc with a strong complement of extras from Fox. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:27:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_BD_Live_Material_for_Star_Trek_Series_Fans.shtml News and Show Reports Owners of Star Trek: The Original Series Season One on Blu-ray are getting treated to new post-purchase features courtesy of BD-Live technology. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:18:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_BD_Live_Material_for_Star_Trek_Series_Fans.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/California_Declares_July_1_DTS_7_1_Day.shtml News and Show Reports The digital technology company has kicked off a month-long celebration of its surround sound efforts, starting with a Mayoral proclamation of DTS 7.1 Day. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/California_Declares_July_1_DTS_7_1_Day.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer_Adds_iPhone_Functions_to_Four_New_Receivers.shtml News and Show Reports One of the new Elite models sports an industry first, while all four include iPhone/iPod certification. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:05:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer_Adds_iPhone_Functions_to_Four_New_Receivers.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Integra_Announces_a_Pair_of_Mid-Priced_A_V_Receivers.shtml News and Show Reports Two nid-priced HDMI-switching A/V receivers, including the company's first to add Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding, are now shipping. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Integra_Announces_a_Pair_of_Mid-Priced_A_V_Receivers.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews High definition has done amazing things for films in the nature documentary genre--it's made them interesting again. This BBC production will delight anyone who loves to explore the world though their HDTV. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:06:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A thought-provoking and artfully-composed drama with elements of science fiction arrives on Blu-ray Disc. While the extras are a mixed bag, the whole package is certainly worth checking out. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_TC-P50G10_1299_free_Blu_ray.shtml Deals Panasonic-authorized dealer Amazon.com is offering instant discounts of up to $200 when you buy select HDTV models along with a matching Blu-ray player or HTiB. This can get you one of Panasonic's highly rated Blu-ray players for little or no money. ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:24:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_TC-P50G10_1299_free_Blu_ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharp_HT-SB300_Sound_Bar_System.shtml Speakers Can a $300 all-in-one audio solution be a worthy accompaniment to your flashy new HD flat panel? The answer is a slightly qualified "Yes." ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharp_HT-SB300_Sound_Bar_System.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the best casts, arguably the single best gadget, and the usual fine picture, sound and extras make for another must-have Bond Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:48:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Boston_Acoustics_Announces_5_1_Surround_Speaker_Package.shtml News and Show Reports The new SoundWare XS 5.1 Surround Speaker System promises big sound in a small setup. ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:26:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Boston_Acoustics_Announces_5_1_Surround_Speaker_Package.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Michael_Jackson_s_Music_Now_Top_Seller_on_Amazon.shtml News and Show Reports With the passing of a legend so follows the inevitable run on his music and other works. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:38:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Michael_Jackson_s_Music_Now_Top_Seller_on_Amazon.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now that I've spent a few days with this terrific Blu-ray set of last season, Weeds is definitely growing on me. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucasfilm_and_LucasArts_Keep_Star_Wars_Going_Strong.shtml News and Show Reports That fantasy Galaxy far, far away seemed a little closer this week as Lucasfilm and LucasArts landed in New York City to unveil details on the upcoming DVD/Blu-ray of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as latest games. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:06:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucasfilm_and_LucasArts_Keep_Star_Wars_Going_Strong.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With Steve Martin heading up an all-star cast, you'd think this would be the greatest comedy of all time. You couldn't be more wrong. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The cult hit receives a direct-to-video sequel that no one was expecting. The solid audio and video took me by surprise, too. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:57:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vizio_Announces_Internet_App_Partners.shtml News and Show Reports The manufacturer has just added nine new content providers for its upcoming VIZIO Internet Apps Connected HDTVs. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:56:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vizio_Announces_Internet_App_Partners.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/VIZIO_Provides_Details_on_8_New_XVT_Models.shtml News and Show Reports VIZIO's latest high performance LCD HDTV models will include TruLED models with Smart Dimming LED backlight technology, 240Hz processing and Internet apps aplenty. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:33:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/VIZIO_Provides_Details_on_8_New_XVT_Models.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_the_13th_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jason Voorhees returns with a vengeance in this slick, expertly crafted new stab on a horror classic, luckily on Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_the_13th_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_iPod-Ready_HDTVs_Bring_Your_Music_and_Movies_to_the_Bigger_Screen.shtml News and Show Reports Enjoying your iPod videos, photos and music on your TV just got a whole lot easier with Panasonic's new VIERA X1 series of iPod-ready LCD HDTVs with integrated iPod dock. ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:11:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_iPod-Ready_HDTVs_Bring_Your_Music_and_Movies_to_the_Bigger_Screen.shtml