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Blu-ray Review: 'Star Trek'
The classic series is relaunched with an installment sure to please fans new and old. Josh Zyber reviews the Blu-ray, which he says excels in every way!
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HD Advisor 36
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETThe HD Advisor generally doesn't answer "Why hasn't movie XYZ been released on Blu-ray yet?" questions. Those decisions are made at each movie studio's discretion. Frankly, the Advisor is usually just as mystified by the choices they come up with as anyone else. However, this week, he does take a crack at shedding some light on why the work of one particular director is all but absent from the format. Also addressed: audio connection advice, and those annoying menu noises. Take a look. Full Story
The Week That Was: A High-Def Digest Recap
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 01:15 PM ETHigh-Def Digest had quite a week, with a few bumps, and a TON of great stories and reviews. We want to make sure you didn't miss a thing! Full Story
Spatial View Creates Glasses-Free 3D for the iPhone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETAccording to an announcement from Spatial View and Sony Music Entertainment Germany, the new 3DeeSlide iPhone and iPod accessory will allow users to watch glasses-free 3D movies. Full Story
'Capitalism: A Love Story' Coming to Blu-ray
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETThe latest documentary from controversial filmmaker Michael Moore will hit Blu-ray this December. Full Story
Universal Launches Blu-ray/DVD Combos
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETReturning to the idea they tried back during the HD-DVD days, Universal Home Video has decided to once again create combo packs that feature a standard DVD copy as well as a high definition Blu-ray disc. Full Story
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'John Adams' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon
Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 04:25 PM ETThe award-winning HBO miniseries can be yours for under $25! Full Story
Adult Swim Introduces Media on Demand
Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETCartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming is almost entirely unique to the television landscape. Now they have a DVD purchasing system to match. Full Story
'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' Blu-ray Full Details and Box Art
Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM ETAs previously reported, the animated feature based on the best-selling children's book will rain down on high-definition this winter -- and now we have full details. Full Story
High-Def Digest’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Blu-rays for the Folks Who Have...Issues
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 06:30 PM ETAll relatives are different, but some relatives are a little more...different...than others. Fortunately, Aaron Peck has compiled a list of perfect Blu-ray's for the loved ones who tend to keep us on our toes! Without further adieu, we present High-Def Digest's Alternative Gift Guide for 2009! Full Story
'Hellboy: Sword of Storms/Blood & Iron' Coming to Blu-ray
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 06:00 PM ETA collection of two animated 'Hellboy' features will be summoned to high-definition in February. Full Story
Samsung Takes the Lead in LCD Sales
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 05:30 PM ETWith around seventeen percent of the total LCD market share, Samsung once again takes its spot at the top of the LCD sales chart. Full Story
'Wild Ocean' Splashes onto Blu-ray
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 05:00 PM ETIMAX's "epic underwater struggle for survival" is slated for a Blu-ray release in January. Full Story
1080p HD Coming to YouTube
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 04:30 PM ETIn the last year, YouTube has been distancing itself from its roots of grainy webcam footage of unknown people playing their guitar poorly. In their newest effort, they're stepping their HD content up from 720p to 1080p. Full Story
'Lola Montès' Announced for Blu-ray
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETMax Ophüls' classic film will be released on the Blu-ray format by Criterion in February. Full Story
Netflix Hits Sony BRAVIA Sets
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 03:15 PM ETBack in July, Sony announced that their BRAVIA sets would be getting a fall 2009 update to enable Netflix viewing. Well, it’s finally here. Full Story
Older Stories:HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'A Knight's Tale' Blu-ray $7.99 at Amazon
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 02:20 PM ET'Soul Power' Announced for Blu-ray
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET'The Burning Plain' Announced for Blu-ray
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETNew and Recent Blu-ray Releases for $19.99 and Under at Amazon
Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETHigh-Def Digest’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009: HD Gear
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 06:15 PM ETBlu-ray Goes on a 'Hunger' Strike
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 05:30 PM ET'Halloween II (2009)' Blu-ray Detailed
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 05:00 PM ET'Post Grad' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETHDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Fight Club' Blu-ray $15.99 at Amazon
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETWarner Reveals DVD2Blu Program
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETMotorola May Sell Their Set-top and Networking Branch
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET'Pandorum' on Blu-ray Next Month
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETUniversal Announces iPhone and Social Networking Integration
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET'The Last King Of Scotland' Blu-ray Bound
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET'Revanche' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM ETMore High-Def Disc News...
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- Four Christmases (Blu-ray)
- Forrest Gump (Blu-ray)
- Seventh Moon (Blu-ray)
- Hulk Vs. (Blu-ray)
- Silverado (Blu-ray)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) (Blu-ray)
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Blu-ray)
- Audition: Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)
Complete Lists of High-Def Disc Reviews:
HD DVD Reviews | Blu-ray Reviews
In Stores this Week
November 17, 2009
- Brüno (Blu-ray)
- Chasing Amy (Blu-ray)
- Clerks (Blu-ray)
- Darwin's Darkest Hour (Blu-ray)
- Earth, Wind and Fire: Live at Montreaux 1997 (Blu-ray)
- Fight Club: 10th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
- Franklyn (Blu-ray)
- Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (Blu-ray)
- Galaxy Quest (Blu-ray)
- Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)
- Is Anybody There? (Blu-ray)
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas (Blu-ray)
- Kevin Smith Box Set (Blu-ray)
- Léon: The Professional (Blu-ray)
- Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government - Live In L.A. (Blu-ray)
- My Sister's Keeper (Blu-ray)
- The Open Road (Blu-ray)
- Rome: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
- Scrubs: The Complete Eighth Season (Blu-ray)
- Sex, Lies, and Videotape (Blu-ray)
- Star Trek Limited Edition Replica Gift Set (Amazon Exclusive) (Blu-ray)
- Star Trek [2009] (Blu-ray)
Upcoming High-Def Disc Releases
November 23, 2009
- Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection (Blu-ray)
- Metallica: Français pour une nuit (Blu-ray)
November 24, 2009
- Air America (Blu-ray)
- Angel Heart (Blu-ray)
- Angels & Demons (Blu-ray)
- Angels & Demons Gift Set (Blu-ray)
- Blood: The Last Vampire (2000) (Blu-ray)
- Cujo: 25th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
- Deadlands 2: Trapped (HD DVD)
- Four Christmases (Blu-ray)
- Frailty (Blu-ray)
- Funny People (Blu-ray)
- Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (Blu-ray)
- Gomorrah (Blu-ray)
- Megafault (Blu-ray)
- The Monster Squad: 20th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
- My Bloody Valentine: Special Edition (Blu-ray)
- My Brilliant Career (Blu-ray)
- New Police Story (Blu-ray)
- Santa Buddies (Blu-ray)
- Shorts (Blu-ray)
- The Sopranos: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)
- The Way of the Gun (Blu-ray)
December 01, 2009
- Ben 10: Alien Swarm (Blu-ray)
- A Christmas Tale (Blu-ray)
- Death Warrior (Blu-ray)
- Gimme Shelter (Blu-ray)
- The Green Mile (Blu-ray)
- Gremlins (Blu-ray)
- Gunslinger Girl: Season 1 (Blu-ray)
- IMAX: Ride Around the World (Blu-ray)
- Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (Blu-ray)
- The Mask of Zorro (Blu-ray)
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Blu-ray)
- Paper Heart (Blu-ray)
- Secondhand Lions (Blu-ray)
- Snatch (Blu-ray)
- Terminator Salvation (Blu-ray)



