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, 19 Mar 2010 10:27:21 PST en-us http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Toy-Story-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The one that started it all is back again, and it's not just the same old Story: The 1080p/DTS-HD MA 5.1 refresh will make us all feel like kids again. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:28:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Toy-Story-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Old-Dogs-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Who let the Dogs out? We're not entirely sure, but they deserve to be shot. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:20:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Old-Dogs-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cablevision-to-Broadcast-3d-rangers.shtml News and Show Reports Cablevision customers will be among the first in the country to watch a live NHL hockey game in 3D, courtesy of MSG 3D and Real D. ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:07:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cablevision-to-Broadcast-3d-rangers.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/3D-TV-3DTV-What-is-It.shtml Ask The Expert Before you invest your cash and A/V space in a 3D-capable HDTV, get this short, simple lesson on the technology behind the glasses. ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:35:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/3D-TV-3DTV-What-is-It.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/IMAX-Under-the-Sea-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews IMAX and high-definition can be a match made in heaven, so is this large-format nature documentary all that or all wet? ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:07:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/IMAX-Under-the-Sea-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/2010-3D-TV-Home-Theater-Buyer-s-Guide.shtml News and Show Reports Must-see 3D? You bet! We've got a sneak peek at all of the 3D HDTV models to expect for the year. ]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:50:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/2010-3D-TV-Home-Theater-Buyer-s-Guide.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Absolute-Tower-Marks-NHT-First-Speaker-in-4-Years.shtml News and Show Reports The floor-standing speaker builds on the company's existing line, for those wanting super sound in slim, tall package. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:59:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Absolute-Tower-Marks-NHT-First-Speaker-in-4-Years.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Up-in-the-Air-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Definitely a cut above coach, here is a well-crafted Blu-ray of one of the best films of 2009. If only it included an in-flight Digital Copy... ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:43:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Up-in-the-Air-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Did-You-Hear-About-the-Morgans-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Big city girl experiences life and sex on the prairie in this rom-com, now on Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:44:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Did-You-Hear-About-the-Morgans-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic-Wants-You-to-Touch-the-Future-with-Full-HD-3DTV-and-Blu-ray-3D.shtml News and Show Reports The manufacturer is kicking off a 15-city tour, allowing consumers to reach out and get hands-on with Full HD 3D TVs, 3D gaming, web-connected TVs, Blu-ray 3D and more. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:58:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic-Wants-You-to-Touch-the-Future-with-Full-HD-3DTV-and-Blu-ray-3D.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharpe-s-Peril-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While preparing to head home to England, Colonel Sharpe and Sergeant Harper get caught up in yet one more perilous adventure in colonial India. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:03:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharpe-s-Peril-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/XpanD-Releases-Universal-3D-Glasses.shtml News and Show Reports Active 3D glasses from XpanD will work with every set on the market. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:50:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/XpanD-Releases-Universal-3D-Glasses.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharpe-s-Challenge-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Napoleonic War veteran Colonel Richard Sharpe returns to face a new challenge, this time in colonial India. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:47:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharpe-s-Challenge-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wonderful-World-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews He's about 25 years away from Ferris Bueller, but Matthew Broderick's latest character truly needs a day off -- and a slightly better Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wonderful-World-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Avatar-Blu-ray-Coming-Next-Month.shtml News and Show Reports James Cameron's history-making visual feast will get multiple discs, but no 3D or other special features. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:42:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Avatar-Blu-ray-Coming-Next-Month.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Armored-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A heist thriller that goes very, very wrong with a predictable ending can't be saved by solid high definition picture and sound. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:55:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Armored-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ninja-Assassin-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An awesome Blu-ray might make this Wachowski-inspired fast, furious and blood-soaked action flick worth a peek. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:48:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ninja-Assassin-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Men-Who-Stare-at-Goats-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The men who stare at Blu-rays (that would be us) have had our minds opened by this allegedly true tale of new-age soldiers who occasionally practice their art of war on four-legged volunteers. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:39:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Men-Who-Stare-at-Goats-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Princess-and-the-Frog-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews No warts here: The latest Disney princess arrives in grand style, in appropriately gorgeous high-def crowned with a ransom of next-generation extras. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:31:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Princess-and-the-Frog-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sony-to-Deliver-HD-Movies-Over-PlayStation-Network.shtml News and Show Reports The big six studios have partnered with SCEA to deliver HD movie directly to viewers over the PlayStation Network. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:24:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sony-to-Deliver-HD-Movies-Over-PlayStation-Network.shtml