On February 23rd, Icon Home Entertainment are releasing BURIED to DVD and Blu-ray.

Starring Ryan Reynolds (X Men Origins: Wolverine, The Proposal) in his breakout dramatic role, Buried is one of the most thrilling movie experiences of the year.

Security contracter, Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), wakes up buried six feet underground in a wooden coffin in the Iraq desert. He has no idea of why he is there and only a mobile phone and lighter to help him escape. With only 90 minutes of oxygen left, minimal phone reception and a dying battery – Paul is in a race against time in order to survive.

As the only actor on screen in this claustrophobic thriller, Ryan Reynolds is magnetic as a man desperate to survive and Cortes’ narrative is tightly paced until the final cliff-hanger.

25 January, 2011

New Legendary Pokémon™, new heroes, a surprising new region, plus new ways for players to have fun and communicate locally are just a few of the innovative and exciting gameplay features offered by Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon™ White Version, which launches in Australia and New Zealand 10 March 2011, on Nintendo DS®.

Redefining the Pokémon series, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version offers fans and newcomers alike a completely new adventure to discover and enjoy. For the first time ever in the series, the two games feature their own individual areas to explore. Set in the Unova region, which is located far away from the Kanto and Johto regions that Pokémon fans will be familiar with, both games also feature all new action-packed locations, such as the bustling urban environment of Castelia City.

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version also marks the first time in the Pokémon series that the seasons will change in the game world. The result sees specific Pokémon appearing more frequently during particular seasons and also changing in colour or form. Furthermore, players can only access some areas during a specific season.

As if that wasn’t enough, players will also encounter more than 150 never-seen-before Pokémon, some of which can only be caught in each version of the game – two of these Legendary Pokémon are Reshiram and Zekrom.

Reshiram can engulf its surroundings in flames and it is rumoured the heat from the flames can cause the very atmosphere to move, while Zekrom can produce electricity from within its own body, fly and disappear inside thunderclouds! Reshiram can only be caught in Pokémon Black Version whilst Zekrom can only be caught in Pokémon White Version. At the start of the game, players can choose between new, older boy and girl Trainers, as well as from three new starter Pokémon – a Grass-type Pokémon, Snivy, a Fire-type Pokémon, Tepig or, a Water-type Pokémon, Oshawott – before departing on their adventure with two childhood friends.

In Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version the player is tasked with completing two quests. One is to complete the Unova Pokédex by finding and catching every Pokémon in the region – however, in order to fully complete the Unova Pokédex, players will need to trade Pokémon between both versions. The other is to become the Pokémon League Champion by battling with wild Pokémon and other Trainers in the region. Players will train their Pokémon with the ultimate goal of taking on the Elite Four and the Unova Champion! Thanks to some all new connectivity features you will be able to hone your fighting skills via the Random Matchup mode, using the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.

For more information, visit www.PokemonBlackWhite.com

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK – $44.95RRP contains Blu-ray™, DVD and digital copy versions

DVD – $39.95RRP

Tag along on this hilarious road trip when “Due Date” arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download 23 March 2011 from Warner Bros. Entertainment Australia (WBEA). From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, “Due Date” follows a raucous odd couple thrown together by fate as they try to survive each other on a cross-country journey. From Director Todd Phillips (The Hangover, Old School), “Due Date” stars Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man), Zach Galifianakis (Dinner for Schmucks, The Hangover), Michelle Monaghan (“Made of Honor”), Juliette Lewis (“The Switch”) and Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx (“Ray”).

Uptight architect and father-to-be Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) is forced to endure the company of exuberant aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) on a journey across the country in order to make it to his child’s birth on time. “Due Date” will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack for $44.95RRP and on
single disc DVD for $39.95RRP.

On 23 March 2011, “Due Date” will also be available for rent ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV and select games consoles. It can also be purchased for permanent download or rented on iTunes, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

SYNOPSIS
From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, “Due Date” stars Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis as two unlikely companions thrown together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous.
Downey plays Peter Highman, an expectant first-time father whose wife’s due date is only days away. As he hurries to catch a flight home to Los Angeles from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor and disaster-magnet Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis) leads to the two of them being tossed off the plane and placed on a no-fly list…while Peter’s luggage, wallet and ID take off without him. With no alternatives in sight, Peter is forced to hitch a ride with Ethan and his canine travelling companion on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter’s last nerve.

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK:
Special Features:
• “Two and a Half Men” Scene Featuring Ethan Tremblay
• Gag Reel
• Too Many Questions Mashup
• Action Mashup
• Additional Scenes
Run Time
95 mins
Rating
MA15+

DVD:
Special Features:
• Gag Reel
• Theatrical film
• Deleted scenes
Run Time
91 mins
Rating:
MA15+

Parks and Recreation #3 in Time Magazine’s Top 10 TV Series of 2010! The show…emerged in its second
season as TV’s funniest, sweetest and all-around best comedy.” – Time Magazine

From Emmy award-winning producers of The Office comes the second season of this fantastically quirky comedy series Parks and Recreation, starring Primetime Emmy award-winning actress Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live, Baby Mama).

This hilarious series sees the talented ensemble cast joined by high profile guest stars including Rob Lowe (The West Wing), Will Arnett (30 Rock) and Andy Samberg (Saturday Night Live). Receiving rave reviews in America the second series returns to the town of Pawnee with Indiana’s most enthusiastic public servant, Leslie Knope. Leslie is busy solving all of her town’s problems including hosting a local telethon, ridding the golf course of possums and getting unhealthy energy bars out of park vending machines.

By her side, but not really doing much, are her friends and colleagues: lady-killer Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari); disinterested intern April (Aubrey Plaza); best gal pal Ann (Rashida Jones); shoe-shine extraordinaire Andy (Chris Pratt); charismatic city-planner Mark Brendanawicz (Paul Schneider); and their anti-government boss Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman).

With tons of bonus features and a third season commencing soon, this is the perfect time to fall in love with Pawnee’s mixed bag of kooky public servants.

DVD BONUS FEATURES
Over 2 ! hours of Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentaries:
• “Sister City” features actor Amy Poehler, guest star Fred Armisen, writer Alan Yang, and co-creator
Michael Schur
• “Ron and Tammy” features actor Nick Offerman, guest star Megan Mullally, co-creator Greg
Daniels, and Schur
• “Hunting Trip” features actors Poehler, Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Rashina Jones, Chris Pratt, Jim
O’Heir, Retta, Aubrey Plaza, Daniels, and Schur
• “Woman of the Year” features Poehler, Offermann, Pratt, Plaza, O’Heir, Retta, and Schur
• “The Master Plan” features Offerman, actor Adam Scott, Yang, director Dean Holland, writer Harris
Wittels, producer Morgan Sackett, and Schur

Excited about the upcoming public holiday and ready to celebrate Australia Day with your mates? Here’s a few BlackBerry apps to make your day off even better.

If you’re planning a BBQ with friends and family, why not use our groceries list to track everything you need? You can even share the list with your guests so there’s no doubling up!

Ran out of gas for the BBQ? Or just a really bad cook and still want to get in the spirit? This BBQ theme app is the next best thing to hearing the sizzle yourself!

There’s nothing more patriotic than waving the Australian flag high and proud on Australia Day. With the waving flag app you can fly the flag all day long!

Backyard cricket getting dull? Why not test your mates’ sports trivia with the Australian Sports Quiz app.

Perhaps you’re tuning into the Triple J hottest 100, now you can do so via your BlackBerry with MiRoamer Global Radio Free! You won’t have to miss a minute!

If you’re taking lots of photos on the day Camera Mate is great for editing all of your happy snaps!

Download these apps from BlackBerry App World today!

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Download BlackBerry App World directly to your BlackBerry smartphone by visiting www.blackberry.com/appworld or mobile.blackberry.com.
For more information about BlackBerry App World: http://au.blackberry.com/services/appworld/

Note: All of these apps are available in Australia. Click on the app link to check whether the app is available on your device.

Runes of Magic Players Help Raise over $2,000 For Victims of Queensland Flood

– Special Charity Event Complete –

AUSTRALIA – January 25, 2011: The Runes of Magic charity event for victims of the Queensland floods has concluded with players purchasing 413 mounts and raising $2,478 to donate to the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal.

N3V Games CEO Graham Edelsten was not surprised by the phenomenal result. “Australians have a long history of helping each other out through difficult times and this is no exception. N3V Games, Frogster and the players of Runes of Magic are proud that that we could help out in this way.”

Runes of Magic player and Harlequin guild leader Mikey Lawrence was also appreciative that he could help out: “The Queensland Floods really affected all of us in the Harlequin Guild, since a huge number of our members come from Queensland. We wanted to help out any way we could and the charity event run by Frogster and N3V Games was a great idea since it gave us a way to directly support people affected by the floods. We’d like to thank everyone at Frogster and N3V Games for making this possible.”

History of the Queensland Flood Charity Event
On January 14, 2011 Frogster and N3V Games announced that they would donate 50% of all purchases made on special in-game items to the Queensland Premiers Flood Relief Appeal.

The special charity event kicked off at 12am on Saturday January 15 and finished at midnight on Sunday January 23rd. Players enthusiastically took up the offer to do their bit by purchasing 272 mounts over the first weekend period and a total of 413 mounts were sold with $2,478 raised for the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal.

For more information on the fundraising campaign visit: www.runesofmagic.com.au and www.qld.gov.au/floods/.

The new ASUS Eee PC 1015PW marries striking visual style with
capable mobile performance

Dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor, 10-hour battery life and the latest wireless connectivity options, all wrapped up in a streamlined Seashell design

Sydney, Australia (January 24, 2011) — Style and sophistication never go out of fashion, which means the chic new ASUS Eee PC 1015PW is set to be the next must-have device for mobile users.

Available in powerful Purple Rain, glamorous Gold Dust or warm Angel Skin, the sleek Seashell design of the new Eee PC 1015PW is further enhanced by a unique, embossed elegant ‘wave’ finish both inside and out. Combined with an ergonomically friendly keyboard, large touchpad and LED-backlit screen, the result is a netbook that’s as pleasurable to use as it is to behold.

Incredible portable performance

Powered by the dual-core Intel® Atom™ N550 processor, the Eee PC 1015PW packs enough performance to take everyday computing tasks in its stride, yet still lasts for up to 10 hours away from the plug, thanks to the sophisticated power management of ASUS Super Hybrid Engine technology.

Comprehensive connectivity

At just 1.25kg, the Eee PC 1015PW is light enough to slip into a bag to take anywhere, while 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 provide speedy wireless connectivity for both network access and external peripherals. ASUS Express Gate also offers instant-on functionality for checking email and web sites on the go, while ASUS Access provides secure and convenient online storage for anywhere-access to files and backups of important data.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

* Dual-core Intel® Atom™ N550 Pineview-M processor (1.5GHz) with 1GB DDR3 RAM (2GB max) and 250GB or 320GB hard drive, with 500GB ASUS WebStorage
* Seashell design with a choice of three contemporary, wrap-around, colors and a unique embossed ‘wave’ pattern
* 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED-backlit screen, chiclet keyboard and large touchpad
* Comprehensive connectivity including 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, memory card reader, USB 2.0, VGA and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
* ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for intelligent optimisation of performance and power consumption, for up to 10 hours of battery life (6-cell. 48W/h)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios bring fans an action-packed Mortal Kombat video featuring new footage of the infamous unhinged clone Mileena and what happens when she finds a new “playmate” to tear apart. In addition to the brand-new video, revealed today is the game’s official box art and Australian release date of April 20th 2011.

Mortal Kombat is the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date is set for release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The game is being developed by NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.