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The Wizard of Oz Returns to the Big Screen in IMAX 3D September 20
HT Staff  |  Jun 05, 2013
75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Box Set to Follow October 1

Marking the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Warner Bros. has produced a remastered 3D version of the film that will return to the big screen for a one-week engagement in IMAX theaters across North America beginning September 20, 2013.

Following the theatrical release, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition box set on October 1, 2013...

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CEA Jawbones FCC on Cable Waiver
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 05, 2013
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is crying foul over a cable operator’s request for special treatment from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This is the latest shot in a long-running battle over who should control the security technology built into set-top boxes. In 2007, the FCC banned digital STBs with integrated security, instead requiring that all boxes use a removable CableCARD.
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Our Insatiable Appetite for TV…& Gadgets
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 05, 2013
The American love affair with TV is stronger than ever. Motorola Mobility’s Fourth Annual Media Engagement Barometer study found that we watch an average of 23 hours of TV programming and six hours of movies each week—four hours more than the global average of 19 and six hours, respectively, and higher than any of the 17 countries surveyed. Looked at another way, we watch more than a full day’s worth of programming every week.
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Westone Introduces Adventure Series Earphones for Active Users
HT Staff  |  Jun 04, 2013
Westone, a Colorado Springs-based company specializing in high-performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, today introduced the water-resistant Adventure Series Alpha earphones for active users.
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Coming Attractions
HT Staff  |  Jun 04, 2013
Cool new gear: Maiden home theater speaker ensemble from power-amp king Bryston, a $90 HDTV antenna cable cutters will love, a network music player for audiophiles, and more...
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Integra Introduces its First AVR with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ultra HD/4K Upscaling
HT Staff  |  Jun 03, 2013
Integra has introduced its first A/V receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from the Internet or a smartphone/tablet and Ultra HD (4K) passthrough and upscaling.
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Wrap-Up: T.H.E. Show Newport Beach
Brent Butterworth  |  Jun 03, 2013

T.H.E. Show Newport Beach wrapped up yesterday evening, and I think everyone in attendance would agree that it's a harbinger of good things to come. In its third year, the show has matured into an event that would impress even the most jaded audiophile. There was something for everyone, from half-million-dollar systems to some that cost less than $500.

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Show Report: T.H.E. Show Newport Beach 2013
Brent Butterworth  |  May 31, 2013

The Home Entertainment Show Newport Beach is growing into one of the best hi-fi shows in the U.S. This year's show, which started today and runs through Sunday, appears even bigger than last year's, which was big enough to use up all the parking in both of the hotels that house the show.

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Ultra-Big-Screen Movie Magic Comes Home with IMAX Private Theatre
HT Staff  |  May 31, 2013
If you’ve got some extra dough laying around, IMAX has announced the IMAX Private Theatre.

Calling it “the world’s most immersive cinema experience,” the company says it has taken the best of its commercial theater experience and customized it to create a state-of-the-art home cinema experience.

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Vizio Announces M-Series Razor Line of LED-Based LCD Smart TVs
HT Staff  |  May 28, 2013
Vizio is shipping its M-Series Razor line of LED-based LCD smart TVs offering nine 1080p models in screen sizes between 32 and 80 inches. Available at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart, the models feature a “near borderless” frame design with a metallic finish, a metal base and neck for added stability, and onboard apps via Vizio’s improved Internet Apps Plus feature.
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Coming Attractions
HT Staff  |  May 23, 2013
Cool new A/V gear: A speaker/dock for the iPhone 5, a Sixties-style briefcase turntable (with USB), a movie-theater-caliber video projector, a tiny Bluetooth speaker that promises big sound, and more...
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Top 10 iPad Accessories for the Home Theater Crowd
Chris Chiarella  |  May 22, 2013
Okay, you’ve got the iPad. Now are you ready to find out just how much it can really do? From covers and stands to speakers and subwoofers (yes, subwoofers) and more, here are 10 accessories worth checking out.
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Panasonic ZT Series Plasma HDTVs Now Available at Best Buy’s Magnolia
HT Staff  |  May 20, 2013
Panasonic today announced that its flagship ZT60 Series of plasma HDTVs will be available exclusively through approximately 400 Magnolia locations inside Best Buy until July 31. The series offers two screen sizes: The 60-inch TC-P60ZT60 (shown, $3,500) and the 65-inch TC-P65ZT60 ($5,000).
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Poll Results: Control Apps Gaining Popularity but Traditional Remotes Still Preferred
HT Staff  |  May 14, 2013
The results of last week’s survey are in. We asked if you use your smartphone or tablet to control A/V gear and nearly two-thirds of the 838 respondents said no, although...
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Mark Levinson Celebrates 40th Anniversary with its 'Finest Preamp Ever'
HT Staff  |  May 13, 2013
Harman’s Luxury Audio Group announced that it is now shipping the Mark Levinson 40th Anniversary No. 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier, which is being hailed as the finest preamplifier ever created by Mark Levinson.
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