Classic Hollywood: '2001' visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull honored

The visual effects pioneer on such films as '2001' and 'Close Encounters' will be saluted by the film academy and the Visual Effects Society. The visionary, director and producer on such films as '2001' and 'Close Encounters' will be saluted by the film academy and the Visual Effects Society.

LG Electronics Breaks New Ground With Full 3D Sound, Home Entertainment Experiences

LAS VEGAS , Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its 2012 line-up of Home Theater Systems and Network Blu-ray Disc Players at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show ...

Home Theater Speakers Getting a Wireless Standard

The Wireless Speaker & Audio Association is working on specifications for wireless high-def audio so that consumers can mix and match components from different manufacturers.

Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or emailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Center of Concern The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, (847) 823-0453, calendar of events includes ...

HDTV Almanac - A Sound Idea - HDTV Magazine

HDTV Almanac - A Sound Idea HDTV Magazine One of the points that they made in their announcement press release caught my attention: Ever-thinner TV displays boosted interest in speakers, soundbars and home theatre systems. I confess that I've been a bit puzzled over the fascination with thin ...