The defunct Uptown Bar is eyeing a new home in the old Lyndale Theater building. Its leased to the Uptown Bar that will be the new location of the Uptown Bar, said Gregg Scott, who owns the building at 2934 Lyndale Ave. S.

There's not a lot hitting the shelves this week in terms of new and exciting Blu-rays, but if you dig deep enough, you're sure to find something you'll like. In addition to a pretty wide array of older titles, there's a decent film by Antoine Fuqua and the Swedish adaptation of a hugely popular crime novel. Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/blu-ray-software-news ...

Sony has unveiled two new Playstation 3 models for the Japanese market. Also, Move launch titles and a Playstation soundbar.

More PS3 news from Sony. What was already known to be a fall release has just narrowed to September 30th for Sony's $199 PS3 Surround Sound System -- at least in Japan. As you might recall, this budget Sony soundbar with integrated sub-woofer and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology tethers up snuggly with your PS3 over optical digital supporting Dolby digital, DTS, MPEG-2 AAC and Linear PCM ...

Ive had the opportunity to review several soundbar systems over the last year, and Yamahas YSP-4100 is the best-sounding unit yet. Then again, this is no ordinary soundbar but what Yamaha calls a Digital Sound Projector. The YSP-4100 is long: it measures 40.25 inches wide, stands nearly 8.5 inches high, and is 3.5 inches deep. If you pick to install the YSP-4100 on a rack, two stands can ...

The original 'Clash of the Titans' was very much a cult classic, and this week's movies reflect that. There isn't much in terms of new, but there are plenty of old horror flicks and comedies that certainly earn their cult status, even if "classic" may be debatable. Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/blu-ray-software-news/blu-ray-releases-for-july-27-2010[[[SHIFTIN ...

The U222 USB speakers are compact and lightweight enough for travel or business, featuring integrated iTunes and Windows Media Player controls.

Retailers are bringing their A game to their back-to-school promotions, and offering deals to lure price-conscious shoppers.

Full review: Soundbar and iPod Dock speaker system Posted by Jim Hill

Along with the BX580, the latest Blu-ray player from LG, the company released two new television lines. Both the LX6500 and LX9500 are available now for playback of both 2D and 3D content. Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/lcd-hdtv-news/lg-launches-two-new-lines-of-3d-televisions.html)