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'John Dies at the End' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest horror-comedy written and directed by cult legend Don Coscarelli will hit Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'John Dies at the End' is coming to Blu-ray on April 9. In 'John Dies at the End,' it’s all about the Soy Sauce, a drug that promises an out-of-body experience with each hit. Users drift across time and dimensions. But some who come back are no longer human. Suddenly a silent otherworldly invasion is underway, and mankind needs a hero. What it gets instead is John (Rob Mayes) and David (Chase Williamson), a pair of college dropouts who can barely hold down jobs... Adapted from David Wong’s audacious trans-genre horror novel, 'John Dies at the End' with screenplay by and directed by Don Coscarelli ('Bubba Ho-tep') and also stars Clancy Brown, Glynn Turman and Paul Giamatti. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli, Producer Brad Baruh, Chase Williamson and Rob Mayes; Deleted Scenes; Getting Sauced: The Making of John Dies at the End; Creature Corps: The Effects of Soy Sauce; Casting Sessions; Fangoria Interview with Paul Giamatti; and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'John Dies at the End' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 2.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'The Hobbit' on Blu-ray!The contests keep coming here at High-Def Digest. This week in the blog, we're giving away a copy of Peter Jackson's epic 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Blu-ray. Don't miss your chance to win!Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 06:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Great Escape' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1963 classic will be getting the high-definition treatment in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will bring 'The Great Escape' to Blu-ray on May 7. In 1943, the Germans opened Stalag Luft North, a maximum-security prisoner-of-war camp, designed to hold even the craftiest escape artists. In doing so, however, the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history who worked on what became the largest prison breakout ever attempted. Based on a true story. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Escape' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Incredible Melting Man' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]The 1977 cult horror film will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in 2013. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will release 'The Incredible Melting Man' on Blu-ray sometime this summer. Shortly after returning to Earth from a dangerously botched space mission, an astronaut discovers he's contracted an illness that causes his flesh to melt. As he slowly transforms into a mass of walking muck, he turns resentful towards humans and sets out on a ruthless killing spree, while government scientists race to stop him. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date have not been set yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Incredible Melting Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]The two classic 1980s dramas from directors Stuart Rosenberg and Sidney Lumet bound for Blu-ray in May have now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' on Blu-ray on May 7. 'Brubaker' - Robert Redford stars in this potent drama based on the real life story of Tom Murton, the prison superintendent who rocked Arkansas politics when he exposed scandalous abuses and murders in a state prison. Posing as a new prisoner, Brubaker (Redford) discovers vast corruption in a state penitentiary before revealing himself to be the new warden. His personal crusade to bring reform puts him in grave danger, especially when he insists on exposing a series of secret murders that took place years earlier. Powerful and disturbing, Brubaker won acclaim for its gritty realism and Oscar-nominated screenplay. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and mono soundtracks, and supplements will include: Trailer & TV Spots. 'The Verdict' - Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Frank Galvin is a boozy washed-up attorney with a losing streak a mile long. So when he's handed a lucrative out-of-court settlement, everyone expects him to take the money and run. But Frank is tired of running and recklessly brings the case to court...only to discover that if finding the whole truth is a little like trial and error, then finding real justice is a lot like trial by fire. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and mono soundtracks, and supplements will include: Paul Newman: The Craft of Acting; Milestones in Cinema History: The Verdict; Sidney Lumet: The Craft of Directing; Audio Commentary with Director Sidney Lumet and Star Paul Newman; and Two Additional Featurettes. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 7.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Plair's Wireless HDMI Dongle Selling Out Ahead of Launch[teaser]The wireless dongle enables streaming on any TV with a HDMI port.[/teaser] Plair is ready to start shipping its new streaming solution in April with one caveat, all pre-orders have been claimed. The product represents a new avenue for bridging the living room television with the internet, and in theory can stay as up-to-date as the accompanying computer. By plugging the dongle into a HDMI port and powering on the display, the user can then proceed to pair the dongle with a local wireless internet. After the short process the dongle is accessing the internet wirelessly while being controlled by the paired PC, Mac OS, iOS, or Android device. By installing a Chrome extension, the associated device takes control of the dongle and can direct it, for instance, to playback YouTube or Netflix videos. The controlling device also becomes a media hub by serving downloaded videos. The device's purported ease of use and form factor make it a great mobile solution, and while it is controlled by another device, that other device is still free to do whatever, even play or stream other videos or turn off completely. Engadget is one of the many tech press representatives to play with the device and have confirmed it as a promising solution. Source: PlairPosted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'In Old Arizona' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The classic 1928 western will shoot up Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'In Old Arizona' for Blu-ray on June 4. Cisco Kid is a tough but charming bandit who always manages to stay one step ahead of the law. That is until a determined sheriff enlists Kid's girlfriend in a clever scheme to disarm him. But with one more trick up his sleeve, The Kid may just have the last laugh. Warner Baxter's unforgettable performance as the legendary Cisco Kid earned him the 1929 Oscar for Best Actor. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'In Old Arizona' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Considering Pulling the Plug on Plasma Televisions[teaser]Troubled manufacturer looking away from TV production reliance.[/teaser] Panasonic has long been the bastion of the plasma Television, a product which has gradually gone from sexy to afterthought as customers have flocked towards LCD displays. According to Reuters, Nikkei newspaper is reporting that Panasonic is weighing ending plasma TV productions altogether as part of its plan to again be profitable. The report also outlines some of Panasonic's moves as relating to this possible decision. During 2009-2010, Panasonic's plasma heavy TV business generated sales of more than $10.5 billion, but is already expecting only half of that during 2015-2016. Production of plasma TV panels in Panasonic's main plant in Amagaskai is already scheduled to end in the 2014 fiscal year, and the associated production equipment has already been written off by the company. Development of new plasma models has been shelved in favor of LCDs. If Panasonic pulls the trigger, showrooms and customers will likely lose plasma TVs as an option quite quickly as Panasonic models are considered by many as the best option. A Panasonic spokesperson was noncommittal in saying that "We are considering a number of options regarding our TV business. But nothing has been decided yet." Panasonic is fresh off of a 36,000 layoff year, and already has scheduled 10,000 more. Eliminating plasma TVs may be Panasonic's quickest way to stop hemorrhaging money. In the meantime, consumers might find that already discounted plasma TVs will become even cheaper before disappearing altogether. Source: Reuters via CNETPosted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 17th, 2013Ironically, the biggest movie being released on Blu-ray this week is the one with the smallest lead character. If Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth doesn't strike your fancy, you might want to check out a pair of recent Oscar nominees or some classics from the Criterion Collection instead. Read all about these and more in the blog today.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Regular Show: The Complete First and Second Seasons' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Forty episodes of the Cartoon Network animated series are in the works for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Regular Show: The Complete First and Second Seasons'' for Blu-ray on August 16. Sarcastic blue jay Mordecai (voiced by J. G. Quintel) and somewhat responsible raccoon Rigby (William Salyers) are best friends. They even work together at a park owned by Pops (Sam Marin), a big lollipop-headed guy. Which seems normal enough. They've got a cranky gumball machine for a boss (Marin) and they work alongside a Zen-like yeti named Skips (Mark Hamill). Yep. Everything is as regular as can be. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Commentary; Deleted Scenes; Naïve Man from Lolliland Student Short; 8-Bit Test Monster; Hot Topic Interview; Pops Character Reading by Sam Marin; Original Drawings of the main characters; Original Post it used to pitch Regular Show; Unaired Regular Show Pilot; Sam singing Blitzkrieg Bop; JG Storyboard Pitch; Regular Show Animatic; Pencil Test Drawings; Comic Con 2010 Teaser Trailer; and Music Video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Regular Show: The Complete First and Second Seasons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 16.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
