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Contest: Win 'Skyfall' on Blu-ray!This week, High-Def Digest is giving away one of the biggest Blu-ray releases of the year, the James bond extravaganza 'Skyfall'. For your chance to win a copy, head over to the blog to participate in our contest today. Good luck!Posted Mon Feb 25, 2013 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'A Haunted House' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Another horror movie spoof will haunt Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'A Haunted House' on Blu-ray on April 23. When overactive man-child Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) takes the plunge and lets girlfriend Keisha (Essence Atkins) move into his house, he quickly senses they're no longer alone. Videotaping a series of paranormal events, Malcolm is shocked to discover the love of his life carries more than your average relationship baggage: she's possessed by an evil spirit. Malcolm enlists the help of priest/ex-convict Father Williams (Cedric the Entertainer) to exorcise the demon from his girlfriend before it ruins his relationship... and his sex life. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Haunted House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Mon Feb 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Assorted Fox Blu-rays 46-60 Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]There should be a bargain for everyone in this week's Blu-ray deal at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling an assortment of Fox titles this week for 46% to 60% off the suggested retail price. The small selection of titles includes 'Cleopatra: 50th Anniversary Digibook' for $18.99 (46% off), 'Cleopatra: 50th Anniversary Non-Digibook' for $13.49 (46% off), 'Black Swan' for $11.99 (60% off), 'Patton' for $9.96 (60% off), 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' for $9.99 (50% off), 'Juno' for $9.99 (60% off), and 'Rocky Digibook' for $16.63 (52% off). Click here to browse the sale at Amazon! This offer is available from now through March 3.Posted Sun Feb 24, 2013 at 09:11 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - February 22, 2013[teaser]What's that you say? You missed a day or two of The Bonus View and you want to know what happened? Well you've stopped by the right place. Let's recap what happened on the blog this week as we stare down the end of February.[/teaser] Monster Madness We're getting closer to the end of our Monster Madness tournament. This week marked the end of the round of 32 and the beginning of the Slimy 16. Who is going to take home the trophy for the baddest movie monster ever? Come on over, vote, and find out. Stay Puft vs. Orochi – Grendel vs. Brundlefly Chucky vs. Killer Birds – Godzilla vs. The Blob Blu-ray News This week's Blu-ray releases were pretty great. Want to see what releases came out this week? Then head on over to Josh's Blu-ray Highlights and read what he thinks is worth buying and renting this week. Be sure to check out great movies like 'Argo,' 'Best in Show ,' and 'The Thief of Baghdad.' Also, don't forget that 'Game of Thrones: Season 2' was released this week and that there are special deals everywhere for it right now! Are you one of those people that found yourselves completely baffled by the bullet controversy in 'Skyfall'? After the movie played in theaters people could've sworn that there was only one bullet hole in Bond's shoulder. Take a look at our post about 'Skyfall' Bulletgate to see the truth! Theatrical News The Oscars are this weekend. We won't be live-blogging the activities, but we will be tuning in to enjoy them. In preparation for the Oscars our Mid-Week Poll focused on what movie you think will win the Best Picture Award. Come on over and vote, and then tune in Sunday night to see if you're right. We also have a poll going right now to see what movie you think should win the Best Visual Effects Award. Right now it looks like people are hoping/gunning for 'Life of Pi.' What do you think? With the release of 'A Good Day to Die Hard' last week we wanted to know what you thought of it. We've set up a poll so you can vote on whether you thought this newest 'Die Hard' was awesome destructive fun, or if you thought it was a complete betrayal of a beloved franchise. Also in theatrical news, Bryan saw Dwayne Johnson's new movie 'Snitch.' Find out if it's something you should plan on seeing this weekend. TV Recaps 'The Walking Dead' continued on with its third season. Aaron is beginning to find himself bored by the series. Do you feel the same way? Come discuss the latest episode with us. We also have a recap for this week's 'Community.' Special Features We already covered our Mid-Week Poll above, so all that's left is last week's Weekend Roundtable. It was a fun one. We asked you to name the next 'Die Hard' movie and give us a brief explanation of the plot. There are some great titles in the comments. Go read them and have a laugh. That's it for this week. Hopefully, this recap gave you the chance to catch up on whatever you may have missed. We hope you all have a safe and productive weekend. We'll see you on the flip side, ready to talk about all the travesties that are sure to occur at the Oscars.Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: When Mother Nature Attacks!The major winter storms that have buffeted parts of the country this year have put us in the mood to talk about movies that depict extreme weather situations. In this week's Roundtable, we take a look at what happens when Mother Nature attacks. Join us in the blog to tell us about your favorite films on this topic.Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'An Officer and a Gentleman' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Taylor Hackford's 1982 romance will sweep Blu-ray off its feet in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner brothers is working on 'An Officer and a Gentleman' for Blu-ray on May 17. Once in a great while a movie comes along that truly grips and uplifts its audiences. Such a movie is An Officer And A Gentleman, a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth. Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen tortuous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. won an Academy Award* for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves pilot husbands, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate. 'An Officer and a Gentleman' is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17.Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Any Day Now' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed multi-award winner from Travis Fine is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] Music Box Films is planning to bring 'Any Day Now' to Blu-ray on April 23. In the late 1970s, when a teenage boy with Down Syndrome named Marco (Isaac Leyva) is abandoned by his drug-addicted mother, a gay couple, Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), take him in and become the loving family he's never had. But as Marco discovers the strong bonds of family for the first time in his life, the unconventional living arrangement is discovered by authorities, who step in to tear the boy from the only stable environment he has ever known. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Making of Any Day Now; Getting to Know Isaac; Isaac Leyva's Audition; Alan & Isaac's Holiday Message to Hollywood; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Any Day Now' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Two more animated masterpieces from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are on their way to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' on Blu-ray on May 21. 'My Neighbor Totoro' - Disney presents a Studio Ghibli film about the magic of friendship and sisterhood from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, 2001, Spirited Away). Celebrate the 25th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro – available for the first time on Disney Blu-ray, with a new HD digital transfer and perfect picture and sound! Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei as they discover their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit named Totoro who can only be seen by the eyes of a child. As Totoro introduces the girls to his extraordinary friends, they embark on the journey of a lifetime. Featuring the voice talents of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, My Neighbor Totoro is an amazing animated adventure the whole family will fall in love with. 'Howl's Moving Castle' - A simple young girl called Sophie is put under a curse by the evil Witch Of The Waste, transforming her into an ugly old woman. Ashamed of her appearance, Sophie deserts her hat shop and heads into the hills in search of a cure. She comes across the strange, yet awesome Moving Castle, the abode of the much-feared magician, Howl. Inside the castle, Sophie befriends the fire demon Calcifer, who can see through the spell and offers to help her return to her natural form. For his efforts, however, Sophie must help Calcifer break the contract he has with Howl, the details of which he is forbidden to explain. So Sophie assumes the position of the castle's cleaning lady and gets close to the young, handsome Howl, who takes a fancy to the young Sophie, whom he can also see behind her withered facade. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 21.Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'That Thing You Do!' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Tom Hanks' 1996 music themed dramedy will rock Blu-ray in April! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'That Thing You Do!' to Blu-ray on April 2. Written by, directed by and co-starring Tom Hanks, this high-energy comedy about fame and friendship dances on to Blu-ray for the very first time. Hanks plays the big-hearted manager of a 1960s pop-rock group called The Wonders that becomes a shooting-star sensation thanks to a delightfully catchy chart-topper called: That Thing You Do! The Blu-ray will present the Tom Hanks Extended Cut and Theatrical Version of the film with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feel Alright Music Video; The Wonders! Big In Japan!; The Story Of The Wonders; Making That Thing You Do!; That Thing You Do! Reunion; and HBO First Look: The Making Of That Thing You Do! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'That Thing You Do!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 2.Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Announces TV Discovery to Help Users Find Content[teaser]You'll be able to search across live TV, online content and on-demand programming[/teaser]. When it comes to entertainment, we're living in a fantastic time. There's more content available than we could ever hope to watch, which is unquestionably a good thing. That's a problem though, when it comes to actually sorting through all the noise and finding something you actually want to watch. Samsung's solution is called TV Discovery, and it allows you to search through live TV listings, on-demand programming, and online services. The last option is a bit fuzzy at the moment, as only YouTube is listed, but we'd love to see Netflix and Amazon show up on the list. TV Discovery is coming to Smart TVs within the next two months, and to smartphones and tablets shortly after that. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by:
