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HD Advisor 36

Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET

The 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 ET

High-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 ET

According 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 ET

The 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 ET

Returning 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 ET

The 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 ET

Cartoon 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 ET

As 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 ET

All 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 ET

A 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 ET

With 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 ET

IMAX'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 ET

In 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 ET

Max 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 ET

Back 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

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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 ET

New and Recent Blu-ray Releases for $19.99 and Under at Amazon

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET

High-Def Digest’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009: HD Gear

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 06:15 PM ET

Blu-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 ET

HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Fight Club' Blu-ray $15.99 at Amazon

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:30 PM ET

Warner Reveals DVD2Blu Program

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

Motorola 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 ET

Universal 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 ET

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