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'Kill Your Darlings' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]John Krokidas' directorial debut heads to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Kill Your Darlings' on Blu-ray on March 18. A true story of friendship, love and murder, 'Kill Your Darlings' recounts the pivotal year that changed Allen Ginsberg's life forever and provided the spark for him to start his creative revolution. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, John Krokidas and Austin Bunn; Deleted Scenes; Q&A with John Krokidas and Austin Bunn; In Conversation with Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan; and On the Red Carpet at the Toronto Film Festival. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Kill Your Darlings' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Thu Jan 24, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Adventures in Zambezia' Wal-Mart Exclusive Blu-ray[teaser]The 2012 animated adventure soars to Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony's 'Adventures in Zambezia' will be available on Blu-ray exclusively at Wal-Mart on March 26. When a spirited young falcon named Kai (Jeremy Suarez, TV's "The Bernie Mac Show") learns of Zambezia, the fabulous city of birds, he leaves his remote country home against the wishes of his father (Samuel L. Jackson). But when his dad is captured by an evil lizard who plans to attack the city, Kai must learn the importance of teamwork if he's to rescue his father, save his new friends and help keep Zambezia lizard free. Samuel L. Jackson, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum and Leonard Nimoy give voice to this beautifully animated fun-filled adventure the whole family will enjoy.. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include: Come Fly with Me music video by Jewels Jaselle and Benj Heard; Birds of a Feature; An African Story; The Tree City; and Technical Challenges. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Adventures in Zambezia' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Thu Jan 24, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Sommersby' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Jon Amiel's 1993 romantic period drama is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Sommersby' for a Blu-ray release on May 21. Set after the civil war, a man by the name of Jack Sommersby (Richard Gere) returns home several years after he was presumed dead. He arrives armed with ideas and vigor, and soon brings his town back to prosperity, turning his once bitter marriage to his wife Laurel (Jodie Foster) into a passionate romance. Despite his many accomplishments, though, whispers spread and suspicions arise that Jack might not be the man he says he is. 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 'Sommersby' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Jurassic Park - 3D' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray 3D[teaser] Explore Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster like never before on Blu-ray 3D in April! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Jurassic Park - 3D' for a Blu-ray release on April 23. In theaters on April 5th and available via a Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack on April 23rd, Jurassic Park 3D finds the beloved epic remastered and presented in state-of-the-art 3D. The 3D reissue allows Spielberg to introduce the three-time Academy Award-winning blockbuster to a new generation of moviegoers while allowing longtime fans to experience the world he envisioned in a way that was unimaginable during the film's original release. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Attenborough, the film is based on the novel by Michael Crichton and is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen. Regular Blu-ray editions of 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park,' and 'Jurassic Park III' will also be sold separately in Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo packs a month prior on March 26. Fans can expect 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and the same supplements ported over from the 'Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy' Blu-ray set. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D combo pack is $49.98 and the single releases will be $34.98. You can find the latest specs for the individual 'Jurassic Park' films and 'Jurassic Park - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 26 and April 23 respectively.Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Scoops Up the 'Zombieland' TV Show[teaser]The show was originally destined for CBS, but it seems that Amazon has picked up the exclusive. [/teaser] The folks at Amazon have picked up the 'Zombieland' series that was in development for CBS as an exclusive for Amazon Prime streaming. This is a potentially big pickup for Amazon and it marks a new focus on streaming content for the company. 'Zombieland' was a surprisingly successful flick in 2009 but still not the first thing you'd think of when pondering what movies might end up as television shows. Of course, every serious show needs a not so serious counterpart and a 'Zombieland' series would definitely offset 'The Walking Dead.' The characters will remain the same as the ones in the movie, but the cast will be changing. Based on the information currently out there, it seems like much of the story will focus on the relationship between Columbus and Wichita. Source: io9Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Gorgo' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1961 monster movie will be unleashed on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, VCI will be bringing 'Gorgo' to Blu-ray on March 19. A volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic brings to the surface a 65-foot prehistoric monster. Two treasure divers capture the creature and take him to London where he is put on display in a circus. A scientist is thoughtful enough to point out that the sailors' bonanza is only an infant, and that a full-grown specimen would be over 200 feet in height. Sure enough, Gorgo's mama comes thundering ashore, reclaims her offspring and heads back to sea - but not before she trashes a generous portion of London. The special effects in GORGO, provided by Tom Howard - two-time Academy Award winner, are truly admirable. The monster is quite ferocious - except when he wiggles his ears. Released by MGM in 1961. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: "Ninth Wonder Of The World: The Making Of Gorgo" a new documentary by Daniel Griffith; Gorgo - Video Comic Book and Comic Book Cover Gallery; Extensive Lobby Card & Poster Gallery; Photo Gallery; Gorgo Toys & Collectibles Gallery; Production Notes; Original Theatrical Trailer; Pressbook Gallery; Star Ciné Cosmos - French-language "fumetto" (comic book); and Before & After Restoration Video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Gorgo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Man with the Iron Fists' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]RZA's action-packed epic arrives on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Man with the Iron Fists' will have a Blu-ray release on February 12. Starring Academy Award winner Russell Crowe ('Gladiator,' 'American Gangster'), Lucy Liu ('Kill Bill Vol.1'), and RZA ('Wu-Tang Clan,' 'American Gangster'), 'The Man with the Iron Fists' unrated extended edition includes jaw-dropping martial arts action that you couldn't see in theaters. The film also stars mixed martial arts fighter Dave Bautista (6-Time WWE champion, 'Scorpion King 3'), Rick Yune ('The Fast and the Furious') Jamie Chung ('Sucker Punch,' 'The Hangover Part II'), Cung Le ('Pandorum') and Byron Mann. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes, A Path to the East, A Look Inside The Man with the Iron Fists, and On the Set with RZA. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man with the Iron Fists' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under February 12.Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'bout Time: 'Resident Evil: Revelations' headed to 360, PS3, Wii U, and PC[teaser]The 3DS Resident Evil love letter will release in May and will include a number of HD updates and an emphasized online co-op mode.[/teaser] In a move that has been rumored and that makes complete sense to finally happen, 'Resident Evil: Revelations,' an early 3DS Circle Pad Pro title, will come to the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U on a physical disc on May 21 in North America (and on the 24th in Europe) for $49.99. The PC version will be digital only, but is promised the same day. The PS3 will have a launch day digital version, but the 360 and Wii U will not have digital versions until a later unspecified date. In contrast to 'Resident Evil 5' and 'Resident Evil 6,' 'Revelations' is the better received recent title from the series. From Capcom, "As you might expect, this new version will include online Raid Mode co-op, enhanced HD graphics and lighting - but it also contains a few new bells and whistles. Namely Hunk! He'll be playable in Raid Mode, bringing his unique gas mask chic to the Queen Zenobia cruise ship and other Revelations locales. This new version also adds a new enemy, a new harder difficulty, new Raid weapons and new Custom Parts that make your weapons even more formidable - handy in those harder Raid maps! " Here is the original 3DS trailer: Source: CapcomPosted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Building a Home Theater: Construction BeginsThis week, High-Def Digest's Josh Zyber fills us in on the latest stage of his home theater renovation project. After demolishing and repairing issues with the old room, he's finally begun construction on the new one. Follow the latest entry of his epic tale in the blog today! If you need to catch up with previous installments, you can do that here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3Posted Wed Jan 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Home Theater Connections: Super Bowl Gear 2013by Daniel Hirshleifer You hear that sound? That's the sound of millions of football fans gearing up for the biggest event of the year: The Super Bowl! Think of all the nachos being made, all the guacamole and dips being prepared, all of the good luck rituals being performed around the country. [teaser]With everyone getting ready for the big game, what can you do to really set your gathering apart from the rest? A new TV, of course! There's no better way to impress all your friends than with a shiny new big screen, and the retailers know it. Now is a great time to upgrade your display, as there are plenty of great sales to be found. Let's take a look at some of the best televisions and bargains on the market at the moment.[/teaser] Around the net, and among television enthusiasts, the verdict was practically unanimous: The best TVs of 2012 were made by Panasonic. Their top of the line set, the VT50, has some of the best picture quality of any television since HDTVs first hit the market. It has reference level picture quality, a host of internet features, and superior 3D performance. Being Panasonic's flagship, the VT50 is pricey, but the 55" is currently just shy of $2,000 on Amazon, which is a stellar price given that it retails for much more. If that price seems daunting, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the PST50. While it's not quite to the level of the VT50, it's still one of the best televisions on the market, and you can get the 60" for less than the price of the 55" VT50. The PST50 has a few less customization options when it comes to the image, but the overall result is still stunning and will be sure to impress anyone who watches it. And it comes with all the same internet connectivity and 3D options as its higher-end sibling. The PST50 is the best bang for the buck that you can possibly find at the moment. The biggest downside of either of these televisions is that Panasonic has opted not to include 3D glasses, and the official glasses that are guaranteed to work are a bit pricey. As of now I have not yet seen a fully reliable pair of third party 3D glasses that will work with the 2012 Viera displays. Samsung also has a plasma line, the E series. They also feature strong picture quality and internet connectivity. The E550 has a strong image and comes with two pairs of 3D glasses, but suffers from a reflective surface that makes the TV difficult to watch in well-lit rooms. Jumping up to the E8000 eliminates the reflectivity issue for the most part, but with an increasing step up in price. The Samsung plasmas also feature advanced technologies, such as a sensor that adjusts the brightness based on the light levels of the room, voice and face recognition, and more. It even comes with a touch-based remote that utilizes a track pad style interface instead of standard buttons. Of course, as with any non-traditional interface, the effectiveness may not be perfect. Not everyone wants to go in for plasmas, and with Mitsubishi getting out of the TV game and taking the remaining DLP and laser televisions with them, that leaves LCD displays. Nowadays, most high-end LCD displays utilize LED technology. When it comes to LED, Sony is the big fish in the pond. Their BRAVIA series combines great picture quality with a strong set of features, including special interoperability with other Sony devices. The HX850 is highly rated, but a bit on the pricier side. Once again it's Samsung in the backup position, with the EH6000. This isn't the top tier of Samsung's 2012 line-up, but it's gotten great reviews and comes in at much more affordable prices than the BRAVIA. If you're not a Samsung fan, then the Sharp Aquos LE745U might be the one for you. More moderately priced for larger sizes, the Aquos doesn't have quite the stellar picture quality of the other brands, but it might be worth it for the trade-off in size. If you're ready for something even bigger than a flat panel can provide, it's time to move up to a projector. Projectors require a whole new set of considerations, but the reward for your efforts will be image sizes that you simply cannot get from flat panels. The Mitsubishi HC4000 is a great entry-level projector, coming in at $1,100. For a little more scratch, you can get the BenQ W7000, which is quite versatile and also offers 3D. Other, more expensive projectors may have better picture or ease of use, but for under $2,000 these are about as good as it gets. The on-air broadcast will have instant replay, but in case you want your own, you might want to invest in the TiVo TCD7480000 Premiere. While all cable and satellite providers will offer their own DVRs, TiVo is the one that started it all and they've continued to offer extras that make their boxes worth the extra expense. They have integrated search functions across a variety of services, and apps for iOS devices so you don't even have to use a remote. This particular model can record up to 150 hours of 1080p content. If you don't want to pay for a big football package from your cable or satellite provider, there are other ways to see your favorite teams play. Did you know that you can subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket via your Playstation 3? The broadcasts are through DirecTV, but you don't need to be a current subscriber to sign up. If you are an existing DirecTV subscriber with NFL Sunday Ticket, you can download the app on your PS3 and watch the games at no extra charge. And then, of course, once you're done watching the game, you can toss in your brand new copy of Madden NFL 13 and keep the games going all night long. Armed with these great gadgets, you're certain to be the hit of the party. No matter which team takes home the trophy, you'll end up the winner when your friends walk away talking about how great the game looked on your brand new set. Game on!Posted Tue Jan 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by:
