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Contest: Win 'Hitchcock' on Blu-ray!We love giving away free stuff at High-Def Digest. This week, don't miss your chance to win a free Blu-ray copy of the 2012 film 'Hitchcock', starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson. Enter our contest in the blog today!Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'A Common Man' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley holds the world hostage on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has scheduled 'A Common Man' for a Blu-ray release on May 21. Kingsley stars as a seemingly average citizen who plants five powerful bombs in different locations around a major international city and threatens to detonate them unless his sole unconditional demand is met: The simultaneous release of four of the most deadly international terrorists from government prisons. In an urban landscape already gripped by fear, what could be the real motive behind a cunning madman’s ultimate plan? Ben Cross ('Star Trek,' 'Chariots of Fire') co-stars in the film, which has been named a finalist at this year’s New York Festival. An explosive thriller about duty, justice and the never-ending cycle of terrorist violence – all of which begins and ends with 'A Common Man.' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Common Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 21.Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Google Fiber Adds 3D Content[teaser]Google adding 3net for free and ESPN3D for $5 extra a month. [/teaser] As Google Fiber continues its to expand its Gigabit internet service throughout Kansas City, it has decided to go ahead and add 3D content to its TV service, Fiber TV. Customers who subscribe to the Gigabit + TV plan will receive 3net at no additional cost while ESPN3D is available for an additional $5 a month. Naturally, customers will need a 3D TV and 3D glasses combination in order to correctly view the new 3D content. As noted by Ars Technica, Samsung has admitted that demand for 3D TV has only realized sales at 30 percent of what the industry expected. Nevertheless, Google TV is promoted as on the cutting edge within its limited but growing market, and now 3D is part of that forward thinking service. ESPN3D may present the best and worst of what is available for as a dedicated 3D channel, but in order for content to improve, customers need to have access to it. Google Fiber is pushing out of Kansas and into Missouri, and so still remains beyond-reach for most customers. Source: Ars TechnicaPosted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]The epic classic starring Peter O'Toole is over sixty percent off at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray for only $9.99 (63% off suggested retail price). David Lean's biography of the enigmatic T. E. Lawrence paints a complex portrait of the desert-loving Englishman who united Arab tribes in battle against the Ottoman Turks during World War I. Click here to add this must-own film to your Blu-ray library today!Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 08:02 AM PDT by: -
'Dead Souls' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Colin Theys' supernatural thriller will be available on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory has revealed 'Dead Souls' for a Blu-ray release on June 25. On his 18th birthday, Johnny Petrie learns he was adopted when he inherits a farm in Maine, abandoned for the 18 years since his natural family died at the hands of his father, the local preacher. Eager for a new life, he leaves home to start over in his new dwelling. However, as he digs into his past, he soon uncovers the horrifying details of his father's questionable teachings. In a frightening revelation, he also learns that his return has revived decades-old forces trapped in the home and sets in motion a heart-stopping finale to a ritual that already claimed the lives of his family. The Blu-ray will include 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary, bloopers, tour of the set, and TV spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Souls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 25.Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
The TiVo Mini Arrives With a Nice Price Point and Little Else[teaser]Its $99.99 plus $6 a month to add a second room TiVo.[/teaser] Engadget has reviewed the latest TiVo, the TiVo Mini, and while it stacks up well in some areas, it comes up short in several others. By looking at four categories, price, form factor, connectivity and functionality, the TiVo Mini just comes off as an ok option for a TiVo-heavy ecosystem/household. A TiVo Mini is available for two prices, either $99.99 with a $6 per-month fee or a just a one-time $249 fee for the device and lifetime service. The form factor is also respectable for a 'Mini' device with stated dimensions being 6" x 6" x 1.3." The connectivity options seem reasonable at first as well. The device sports HDMI, power, coaxial, Ethernet, and mini-jacks for analog break-out cables. What is key here is that the device is dependent on either the coaxial or Ethernet jack. The lack of wireless seems reasonable for an HD DVR like box, however, the TiVo Mini has no tuner. It can only display live TV if networked with a four-tuner TiVo Premiere (a dual-tuner won't cut it). So not only is the TiVo Mini relegated to just an extension of another TiVo, but its functionality is comparably diminished as well. The device currently does not support streaming services like Netflix or Amazon, which have long been part of the TiVo feature set. The device does currently offer Hulu, Pandora, and YouTube functionality. While support for those streaming options may be added later, another sad omission should be readily apparent to TiVo users, and that is the lack of a Manage Recordings and Downloads menu. In essence, while the Mini can playback recordings from a networked full-featured TiVo, it cannot modify Season Pass/recordings options. Smartphone users can already do this remotely, but it nevertheless highlights how limited the TiVo Mini is apart from just adding in another TV in the home. Source:EngadgetPosted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 10th, 2013One of the year's big Oscar winners comes to Blu-ray this week, along with another piece of obvious Oscar bait that failed to do its job. Beyond those, we also get a few more interesting titles, including a drive-in classic and the greatest fusion of live action and animation ever put to screen. Read about these and more new high-def releases in the blog today.Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Super Buddies' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]You're not dreaming, Aaron Peck! The talking dogs are back on Blu-ray in August and this time they have super powers! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista has revealed 'Super Buddies' for a Blu-ray release on August 27. An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, “Buddies, assemble,” the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities? A must-own movie event packed with laughter, action and incredible new characters, ‘Super Buddies’ proves when you use your wits and work together, you don't need super powers to be a super hero! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Buddies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 27.Posted Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Assorted Fox Blu-rays 47-66 Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]There's a semi-Joss Whedon theme going in this week's Blu-ray deal at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling an assortment of Fox titles this week for 47% to 66% off the suggested retail price. The selection of titles includes 'Firefly: The Complete Series' for $18.49 (54% off), 'Dollhouse: Season One' for $17.99 (55% off), 'Dollhouse: Season Two' for $21.29 (65% off), and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' for $8.99 (47% off). Click here to head on over to Amazon and this offer is available from now through March 17 .Posted Sun Mar 10, 2013 at 09:11 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - March 8, 2013[teaser]Busy, busy, busy. We're all busy. So, if you didn't have time to catch up on all the great stuff that was posted on The Bonus View this week here's your chance. But most importantly catch up on your chance to win the remastered 'Terminator' Blu-ray.[/teaser] Monster Madness We're getting down to the final competitors in each bracket. The finals aren't far off. This week we had some interesting and tough matchups. Please continue to vote. Godzilla vs. Orochi – Killer Birds vs. Killer Rabbit Samael vs. The Mummy – Orochi vs. Giant Squid Blu-ray News Last week we had a 'Skyfall' contest. Check out the results here. Since we were in such a giving mood we decided to keep the giveaways going. This week we're giving away a free copy of the remastered 'Terminator.' Today is the last day for people to enter, so get your entries in before it's too late. Have you been waiting with baited breath for the release of the last 'Twilight' movie? Well, it's finally out! What other (better) movies are on store shelves this week? Check out our Blu-ray Highlights to find out. Some big titles like 'Wreck-it Ralph' and the new 'Red Dawn' were released. Are you interested in picking anything up? Let us know. Home Theater News Bad news everybody. Josh has been renovating his new basement into a picture-perfect home theater room. Then tragedy struck. Read all about his latest setback here. Theatrical News The first studio tent pole movie is here. Disney's 'Oz the Great and Powerful' opens this weekend and Bryan has a review for it. Another, smaller opening you might want to consider is 'Dead Man Down.' Luke quite liked it and he thinks you will too. Luke and Aaron are continuing to battle it out in the Box Office Pick'em contest. We have results from February plus the newest draft from March. Only $100 million separates them, which is nothing when you're thinking about the huge movies that are coming up. Stay tuned to find out who will win this contest for ultimate box office bragging rights. TV Recaps The best episode of 'The Walking Dead' in a long time aired on Sunday. Find out what we thought about it. We also have pilot recaps for a couple mid-season series premieres: 'Red Widow' and 'Golden Boy.' Special Features Last week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed our favorite fairy tale themed movies. What are yours? We'd love to find out. Come on over and tell us in the comments. That's it for another eventful Bonus View week. We'll be back again next week so stay tuned, and if you miss anything then this recap will be here next Friday to fill you in.Posted Fri Mar 8, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by:
