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Nyko iPod Movie Player

Ever since the iPod was released, companies from all over have come out with various gadgets to further enhance Apple’s top selling portable music player.  Nyko has come up with a device to help turn your iPod into a movie player.  That’s right, come November you’ll be able to fill up your iPod with as many movies as you can, then watch them on the go with the Nyko Movie Player.  The player is expected to retail anywhere between $200-$250 and will feature a 3.6” high resolution screen, 2 headphone ports, a video-out port allowing you to view your movies on any TV, and a video-in port giving you the ability to record directly from your television. As you can see, the iPod plug right into a slot beneath the control panel.

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Gallery: Nyko iPod Movie Player To Hit Stores In November


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Bewitched

This week, The Final Cut takes a look at a zombie-lovers’ dream come true, and a movie based on a 1960’s sitcom classic.  Other films out this week include Herbie: Fully Loaded starring Lindsay Lohan; and Rize, a film about “krumping” (a form of dancing, just in case you didn’t know) directed by David LaChapelle. Check out our thoughts after the jump.

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Batman Begins

Like some of our readers, I decided to see Batman Begins the day it came out.  When I was a child, Batman was one of my favorite superheros, kind of in the way that Spider-Man or the Hulk is to many young children nowadays.  I loved Tim Burton’s Batman, and I really enjoyed Batman Returns, but when Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever was released I, like many others, lost interest in the Batman series.  I didn’t even bother to see Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, and when I heard that another film would bare the Batman name I was less than enthused.  Once I began to see the previews in theaters and on television, the movie began to peak my interest.  As I looked closer and saw a new director, a new Batman, a plot that would show me how my favorite superhero came to be and also tie into the 1989 Batman film, I began thinking this film would be well worth a look.  I had my Wednesday night planned, and with a package of candy hidden in my pocket, I entered the theater.

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This has to win some sort of award for innovation in widget-making, or something.  Now you can watch classic movies in quicktime from Dashboard, courtesy of streams provided by Archive.org‘s library of classic flicks that are in the Public Domain (that is, uncopyrighted).  The dashboard widget provides links to 7 movie streams per week and changes to 7 different movies every Monday.  This is awesome - check it out.


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Gallery: Archive Films Dashboard Movie Player: Coolest. Widget. Ever.


HitchTake some dating lessons from Will Smith in this week’s DVD and UMD release of Hitch.  The story of an ordinary guy who sets out to learn the ins and outs of the dating game to help nice guys get the girl. This one is sure to entertain you and make you laugh – who knows maybe even pick up a few tips. Be sure to pick this one up with this weekend along with one of your favorite TV on DVD series.

 

Gallery: DVD Release List: 6/14/2005


Save iTunes Videos

Ever since iTunes unveiled their music video section (free music videos you can watch via streaming media in the iTunes player) it’s been frustrating to have to wait for the videos to buffer before watching them.  Another irritation is that you can’t watch the videos in full-screen, even if you have Quicktime Pro. But can it be done?  As always, we have your hookup. You see, digging through the web doesn’t help – the instructions out there on the Internet are rather vague and half of them don’t work.  Trust me – I’ve tried.  The only viable solution seemed to be to use a video capture program but then you generally won’t have audio — defeating the purpose of a music video.  It seemed like a lost cause, that is, until now. On his website “A Warm Gun,” Seattle web designer, tech blogger and self-proclaimed Mac geek Ian Adams details for the world exactly how one should go about this suprisingly simple (albeit slightly unintuitive) proccess, in language that anyone who is familiar with MacOSX should be able to understand.  It’s so easy once you get the directions right!  All you need is an AppleScript, a few videos you’d like to save, an Internet connection and some spare time. Be sure to give it a try, this is one hack that Mac users shouldn’t miss! Save iTunes Videos to your Desktop |  awarmgun.net

Gallery: OS X Hack: Save iTunes Videos to your Mac’s Desktop


Cinderella Man

This weekend will be a good weekend for moviegoers as it seems there is a film for just about everyone coming out.  This week we take a closer look at Lords of Dogtown and Cinderella Man, two good films set to hit theaters Friday, and a glance at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and two limited releases.  Whether you’re looking for a film with action and attitude, good acting and uplifting storytelling, or just a feel good movie, be sure to hit your local theater this weekend and take a break from everyday life.

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Any Home Movies fans out there?  Just a heads up to those not in the know -  the second season of this amazing cartoon hits store shelves this Tuesday. Look it up.

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Gallery: Home Movies Season 2 On DVD Tuesday


TV on DVDNot only is Dave Chappelle relaxing in South Africa, but he’s raking in the cash and making people laugh with his second season of his hit show. Of course if you don’t like his racy comedy then maybe something like the Aviator is more to your liking. Based on a actual events this adventure flick is sure to please the whole family. This week sure seems like a TV on DVD week so grab your favorite season and watch those memorable TV moments when ever you want.

Chappelle’s Show - Season 2 ~ David Chappelle
The Aviator (2-Disc Widescreen Edition) ~ Leonardo DiCaprio
M*A*S*H - Season Eight (Collector’s Edition) ~ Alan Alda
NewsRadio - The Complete First & Second Seasons ~ Dave Foley
The Andy Griffith Show - The Complete Second Season ~ Andy Griffith
Batman - The Animated Series, Volume Three (DC Comics Classic Collection)
Pooh’s Heffalump Movie ~ Jim Cummings
Samurai Jack - Season 2 ~ Phil LaMarr
Airwolf - Season 1 ~ Jan-Michael Vincent
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Series Finale ~ David Lee

Gallery: DVD Release List: 5/24/2005


The Longest Yard

The last Friday in May brings us a remake of a popular 1974 football film, an animated film from the people who gave us the Shrek movies, and a couple of films most of us won’t get to see, due purely to our location. Get a rundown of The Longest Yard, Madagascar, and a couple of limited releases after the jump.

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