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You would use the Sony receiver as an HDMI switch, so your hookups would be as follows: HDMI from PS3 to Sony receiver HDMI from DirecTv to Sony receiver HDMI from Sony receiver to HDTV The audio settings on your PS3 under BD/DVD should be...

It is all dependent on whether Netflix has the program enhanced for widescreen or not, as well as the original aspect ratio of the program you are watching. For example, an episode of "Amazing Stories," which was produced for television in...

If price is an issue, why not consider the Sony HT-SS360? It is capable of playing back the high-res audio formats, provided you hook your PS3 to the receiver by HDMI and set the PS3 to output audio as LPCM rather than bitstream. I do not...

I like Robert Rodriguez, but his recent films have been quite a disappointment, starting with Spy Kids 3-D, and this film, when I saw it last summer, almost tested my patience. You could almost call this a "Pulp Fiction" for...

Quote: Originally Posted by ahollis  Does this save money on producing the DVD or are they just giving a bare bones DVD for rental, hoping people will go out and buy the disc for the extras?  Looks again like the studios are trying to kill...

Quote:   Todd, does this version retain the original directional dialog audio mix?   I believe it does. And the MGM logo is intact on the film proper.

  Logan's Run   Studio: Warner Home Video Theatrical Release Year: 1976 US Blu-ray Release Date: November 10, 2009 Rated: PG Running Time: 118 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 widescreen Audio: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1),...

  Disney Animation Collection 7: Mickey's Christmas Carol Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment US DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009 Rated: Not Rated Running Time: 64 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 full screen Audio: Dolby...

  TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Comedy   Studio: Warner Bros. Home Video US DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009 Rated: Not Rated Running Time: 399 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 full screen Audio: Dolby Digital Surround...

The real key here is to stick with a MAJOR brand, such as Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Pioneer, etc. These companies typically stay on top of things and release firmware upgrades fairly quickly when an issue with a new disc arises. Many...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Frezon  Actually, $37.48 now, Sam!  It gets even better at amazon!  I was already debating whether to pull that particular trigger, but this particular review, Matt, has put me over the top as you reminded...

  KONG: Return To The Jungle   Studio: Image Entertainment Television Broadcast Year: 2006 US DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009 Rated: Not Rated Running Time: 79 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 full screen Audio: Dolby Digital...

  KONG: The Animated Series 5-Disc Collector's Box Set Studio: Image Entertainment Television Broadcast Year: 2001-2002 (series), 2006 (movie) US DVD Release Date: June 30, 2009 Rated: Not Rated Running Time: 960...

From the titles you mentioned, it seems to be happening on Blu-rays with DTS-HD MA soundtracks. Your Blu-ray player is likely bitstreaming the legacy lossy core soundtrack, which is encoded at the higher 1.5 Mbps rate. Do you have any DVDs...

  Snakes On A Plane   Studio: New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. Home Video Theatrical Release Year: 2006 US DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009 Rated: R (for language, a scene of sexuality and drug use, and intense sequences of...

  Bridge To Nowhere   Studio: Image Entertainment Theatrical Release Year: 2009 US DVD Release Date: August 18, 2009 Rated: R (for drug use, pervasive language, sexual content, and violence) Running Time: 105 minutes Aspect...

      The Dark Crystal   Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Year: 1982 US DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009 Rated: PG Running Time: 93 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 anamorphic Audio: Dolby TrueHD...

  Labyrinth   Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Year: 1986 US DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009 Rated: PG Running Time: 101 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 anamorphic Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1...

Regarding the music cue changes in "The Wrong Trousers," I contacted Aardman and received the following reply from Sarah Jex, Junior Development Producer:Quote:Thanks for your enquiry.  Yes, we had to change the music after production due...

I reveiwed both the DVD and Blu-ray, and the Blu-ray had more information on the left and right sides of the frame.Quote from my review above:For some unknown reason, Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment have released A Matter of Loaf and...