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'Taken 2' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The action-packed sequel will take its revenge on Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'Taken 2' to Blu-ray on January 15. Based on a script by Luc Besson ('Léon') and Robert Mark Kamen ('The Fifth Element,' 'Kiss of the Dragon'). Kidnapping action thriller sequel starring Maggie Grace and Liam Neeson. Murad (Rade Serbedzija), the father of a kidnapper killed by retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Neeson) in the first film, makes a bid for retribution by taking Mills and his wife (Famke Janssen) hostage in Istanbul. Now their daughter, Kim (Grace), must swing into action and act swiftly to save her parents. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include both the Unrated and Theatrical Cuts of the film in 1080p, with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Black Ops Field Manual and Kill Counter, Tools of the Trade, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Alternative Ending, and FX Piece. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Taken 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Mon Dec 3, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Forever Marilyn' Blu-ray $28.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save over seventy percent on the boxed set of seven Marilyn Monroe films on Blu-ray this week at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Forever Marilyn' for $28.99 (71% off the suggested retail price). The region-free set includes: 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' 'How to Marry a Millionaire,' 'River of No Return,' 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' 'The Seven Year Itch,' 'Some Like It Hot,' and 'The Misfits.' Click here to get your Marilyn Monroe fix for an awesome price today! This offer is available from now through December 9.Posted Sun Dec 2, 2012 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - November 30, 2012[teaser]Did everyone have a wonderful holiday weekend? Are you still suffering from tryptophan overdose? No worries. We won't judge you. Just sit back, relax, and read about some quality high-def content on The Bonus View.[/teaser] Monster Madness The tournament rages on as monster after monster is eliminated. It'll take a while to get to the end of the competition and crown a winner, but every vote counts. Be sure to make your voice heard on the most recent matchups. Rhedosaurus vs. Balrog – Frankenstein’s Monster vs. Brundlefly Mist Walker vs. Giant Croc – Killer Birds vs. Ghoulies Blu-ray News This week in the Blu-ray Highlights post we cover everything from 'Men in Black 3' to 'ParaNorman.' Don't miss any crucial Blu-ray releases by checking out Josh's weekly column that tells you exactly what's hitting store shelves. We also had a contest last week where a lucky person won a copy of 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' on Blu-ray. Check out our contest results to see who took home the prize. Theatrical News Over the holiday weekend we reviewed quite a few films. Find out exactly what Luke thought of 'Life of Pi,' 'Rise of the Guardians' and the newest 'Twilight' travesty. This week Luke reviewed 'Anna Karenina' and 'Silver Linings Playbook,' while Aaron tired his hardest to find out what 'Killing Them Softly' was all about. Brian Hoss wrote a great piece about visiting the Alamo Drafthouse's 'Super Cutz: The 100 Best Kills.' Read his article about his experience. Those who live near a Drafthouse theater are lucky, that's all I can say. Also, be sure to check out Josh's article on the death of 35mm film and what he thinks of its demise as digital projection takes over everywhere. Here he focuses on what it means for smaller arthouse cinemas that may not be able to upgrade to digital. TV Recaps This week we recapped 'The Walking Dead,' and 'American Horror Story.' We also had the displeasure of reporting the death of another beloved TV star as Larry Hagman of 'Dallas' fame passed on. Special Features In the Mid-Week Poll we asked you readers how you like to watch your movies portable. What's the best way you've found to do it? In the most recent Weekend Roundtable we found ourselves discussing cinema's most underrated movies. We know you have opinions on the subject so please let us know what they are. Thanks for sticking with us through the holiday weekend. We hope your Thanksgiving was heavy with gravy-slathered turkey and light on family disagreements. As always continue to read The Bonus View for all your high-def needs. Have a great weekend!Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray $18.99 at Amazon[teaser]The third and final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Batman saga is nearly fifty percent off at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Dark Knight Rises' on Blu-ray for only $18.99 (47% off suggested retail price). The film features an all-star cast including Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Morgan Freeman. Click here to rise up and take advantage of this deal while you can!Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest-Digest - November 2012by Dick Ward [teaser]It shouldn't be a surprise because it happens every year about this time, but November is over and a lot has happened. New gear was announced, new Blu-rays came out, and that Black Friday thing happened too. That kind of news avalanche is almost too much to keep up with, which is why we put out the High-Def Digest-Digest, a collection of the biggest stories that happened over the last several weeks.[/teaser] Blu-ray 'Skyfall' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Go Live, Cover Art Revealed Yes, I know it's just cover art. Yes, I know it could be placeholder art and not even indicative of the final product. I don't care. 'Skyfall' was insanely good and I'm prepared to get excited about it now. I've already ordered my copy. 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed! The second season of 'Game of Thrones' comes to Blu-ray on February 19th, just in time to give a pre-order as a Valentine's day gift. Pre-orders are something people give for Valentine's Day, right? 'On the Waterfront' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed Criterion will be releasing a Blu-ray version of 'On the Waterfront,' a classic film starring Marlon Brando and directed by Elia Kazan. You can pick this one up February 19th as well. Six Cult Classics Coming from Scream Factory in 2013 'The Fog,' 'The Burning,' 'The Howling,' 'Night of the Comet,' 'Day of the Dead' and the definite article free 'Lifeforce' will all be hitting shelves in 2013 courtesy of Scream Factory. 'Star Trek: Enterprise' Planned for Blu-ray in 2013! It's not the most loved 'Star Trek' series, but it's still 'Star Trek,' and the first season is coming to Blu-ray sometime in the spring of next year. Click through to the full story for info on how fans can vote for box art. Gear and Industry News Sony’s UHDTV Comes with 4K Content Packed In There's been a lot of Ultra High Definition news this month, but the coolest for early adopters is that Sony will actually be packing worthwhile content into their sets so you can enjoy native resolution programming on day one. 3net Will Launch the First 4K TV Series The channel that made a point of pushing 3D is also going to be providing 4K programming for those that buy the new sets. It's also worth noting that Sony is a part of this company, which means they've got a strong investment in 4K. Vudu Finally Brings HD Streaming to Computers Why it took this long we have no idea. Vudu has finally made HDX available on computers, which gives a whole new option to those who prefer an HTPC to a set-top. Boston Acoustics is Returning Focus to Component Speakers Boston Acoustics has been doing great on the soundbar front, but in doing so they've lost focus on the kinds of speakers that got them where they are today. They're refocusing their efforts moving forward, starting with the new M series. 'The Hobbit' Atmos and HFR Theaters Revealed There are 450 theaters showing 'The Hobbit' at 48fps and a decent chunk of those are using Dolby Atmos sound technology. Make sure you're getting both, if you can. Videogame News Rumored Xbox TV Device To Be The Entry-Level Xbox for Microsoft's Next Console Generation The set-top would be similar to Apple TV but with more of a gaming lean, and of course, more options of content providers. 'Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn' Must be Retain Subscription Model, Eschew Free-To-Play Option Director Naoki Yoshida says that free-to-play is a quick path to debt, and that the Final Fantasy MMO isn't going free any time soon. Deus Ex Movie To Be "Smart, Ballsy," and "One Hell of a Movie." 'Exorcism of Emily Rose,' writer Scott Derrickson says that we're in for something great out of the Deus Ex movie. We've seen enough videogame movies that we're just hoping it doesn't suck.Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
'Life of Pi' Dated for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]It appears Ang Lee's visual feast is coming to both Blu-ray formats this March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'Life of Pi' to Blu-ray on March 5. 'Life of Pi - 3D' (2D included) will also be available on the same date. Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, 'Life of Pi' is a magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, the precocious son of a zoo keeper. Dwellers in Pondicherry, India, the family decides to move to Canada, hitching a ride on a huge freighter. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all fighting for survival. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo packs, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99 and $49.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'Life of Pi' and 'Life of Pi - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 5.Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sony's 4K TV Ships With a Store Display-Like Hard Disk Server[teaser]Ten films will be preloaded, including 'Bridge on the River Kwai,' 'Taxi Driver,' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man.'[/teaser] When Sony first announced that their upcoming UHDTV was going to come with native 4K content, we naturally assumed that it would be built right in to the set. Instead, folks that pick up the XBR-84X900 will be getting a hard disk server to go with their TV, a bit like the way stores are set up with demo material. You'll be getting more than just clips though. Ten movies will be loaded on to the hard drive, including those listed above, the new 'Total Recall,' 'Bad Teacher,' 'The Other Guys' and, regrettably, the Adam Sandler film 'That's My Boy.' Sony says that more titles and clips will be added to the server as time goes on, which could be a very cool setup for owners. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Tougher Than the Average Bluetooth Speaker[teaser]BOOM Movement introduces the shock proof, water-resistant Urchin.[/teaser] According to Gizmodo, the Urchin, a new entry in the competitive portable Bluetooth speaker market, will retail for $150 when it comes out on February. Its colorful outer casing is made of silicone, with additional covers to be sold for $20. Gizmodo relates Boom Movement as an offshoot of Polk Audio's parent company. A quick glance at BOOM Movement's shop reveals only ear buds and mid size over the ear headphones, none of which approach even half of the Urchin's price point. Source: GizmodoPosted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
'Superman: Brainiac Attacks' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Man of Steel faces his greatest foes on Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has set 'Superman: Brainiac Attacks' for Blu-ray on March 12. Superman (Tim Daly), about to finally divulge his identity and his feelings to Lois Lane (Dana Delany), suddenly finds his mighty hands full when Brainiac (Henriksen), a powerful computer, bent on universal domination and Lex Luthor (Powers Boothe) team up to defeat him. Armed with new weapons and a special strain of kryptonite infused in his body, Brainiac becomes the most powerful enemy The Man of Steal has ever faced. When Lois Lane is critically injured by a force beam that was intended for him, Superman must race into the mysterious Phantom Zone to find a cure. Brianiac, believing Superman to be dead, betrays Lex Luthor and begins his attack on the city of Metropolis and ultimately Earth. Will Superman survive the Phantom Zone in order to defeat his deadly foes, save Lois and Metropolis? You can find the latest specs for 'Superman: Brainiac Attacks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 12.Posted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Leaked Support Pages Give us a Peek at Redbox Instant Pricing Details[teaser]The service will run $6 a month with a $2 upcharge for four DVD rentals. Sadly, no details involving Blu-rays came up. [/teaser] We've finally gotten a better look at some details of the much anticipated Redbox streaming service and things are pretty close to what you'd imagine. Redbox Instant doesn't have quite the selection of Netflix and the $6/mo price reflects that. Adding on DVDs will cost you $2/mo, and that gets you four DVDs. We're going to take a wild guess and say that you'll be able to get two Blu-rays instead of four DVDs, but that information has not yet been revealed. What's disappointing about what we're seeing based solely on the support pages is that there don't seem to be any newer movies. 'Thor' and 'Iron Man 2' are both shown, but both of those movies are streaming on Netflix right now, so there's not much to be thrilled about there. Take this all with a grain of salt of course. This is far from an official release and things could change before the service goes live. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by:
