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Contest: Win 'Patton' (Remastered) on Blu-ray!Back in 2008, the Oscar-winning epic 'Patton' was released to Blu-ray with a problematic video transfer that left many fans upset. This week, 20th Century Fox finally rectifies that mistake with a newly remastered Blu-ray, and High-Def Digest would like to give a copy to one of our readers. If you'd like a chance to win, enter our contest in the blog today!Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 03:15 PM PST by: -
'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A bald Jean-Claude Van Damme and a very hammy Dolph Lundgren will be suiting up for another action-packed sequel coming to Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' for Blu-ray on January 22. John (Scott Adkins, 'The Expendables 2') wakes up from a coma to discover his wife and daughter were slaughtered in a brutal home invasion. Haunted by images of the attack, he vows to kill the man responsible, Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme). While John tries to piece his reality back together, things get more complicated when he is pursued by a relentless UniSol (Andrei Arlovski). As John gets closer to Deveraux and the rogue army of genetically enhanced warriors led by back-from-the-dead leader Andrew Scott (Dolph Lundgren), John discovers more about himself and begins to call into question everything he believed to be true. Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 22.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Prime is Catching Up to Netflix[teaser]Amazon's share has risen fifteen percent over the last two years, while Netflix's has dropped by nine. [/teaser] It's easy to overlook Amazon Prime Instant Video. Amazon sure did when the launched the service. It's improving now, but without basic things like a viewing queue, it was hard to take the offering seriously as a competitor for Netflix. Amazon has been working hard recently and is on its way to being a giant in the streaming game. It helps that the streaming service is built in to the already popular Amazon Prime offer, but now people are buying in just for the streaming. In fact, 18% of Netflix subscribers are also using Amazon Prime Instant Video. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A TV-themed horror double feature is on its way to high-definition in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' for Blu-ray on February 1. 'TerrorVision' - A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world. 'The Video Dead' - A family takes delivery of a new TV set, unaware that it is the gateway by which killer zombies enter the world. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Research Firm Says to Expect OLED Sets to Ship This Year[teaser]There's not much of this year left, but with the big push towards UHDTVs, OLED technology needs to get its foot in the door. [/teaser] OLED sets are something we've been dreaming about for years now. The impressive technology has been shown at tradeshows and at press events, but to say that the releases thus far have been limited would be generous. We've seen almost no movement in the OLED market. The sudden and significant push towards UHDTV is a wakeup call to OLED makers, who need to get their TVs to be seen by the public while they still have relevance. If 4K gains public acceptance before OLED, you can bet we'll be sitting back and talking about when we'll finally see reasonably priced, mass produced UHD OLED sets. There are two big things standing in the way of OLED TVs and they're significant. The first is supply, of which there isn't much. Then there is the issue of cost, of which there is quite a bit. UHD sets will get cheaper as time goes on, and if they're close to OLED price points, OLED doesn't stand a chance. Try convincing the average TV buyer that they'd rather pay a premium price for a lower resolution. Source: TWICEPosted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Special Jury Prize winner at the Sundance Film Festival will receive the Blu-ray treatment in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI has revealed they are working on the acclaimed documentary 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' for Blu-ray on December 4. One of the most famous and successful artists in the world, Ai Weiwei has earned international acclaim as much for his provocative art works as for his political activism in the fight against oppression. In Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, journalist and filmmaker Alison Klayman is granted unprecedented access to Ai to present the first feature-length portrait of the sculptor, photographer, filmmaker and installation artist who was widely praised for his work on the "Bird's Nest" stadium for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. But that same year his criticism of the Chinese government following the Sichuan earthquake that claimed thousands of schoolchildren made him a target of the powers that be. Presenting a rare look inside modern China while documenting the courageous Ai's artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members, and his increasingly public clashes with the police and the government, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry is a unique portrait of the man behind the headlines. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include deleted scenes and the original trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Samsung Sold a Record Breaking 1.15 Million TVs in the US Last Month[teaser]This comes after breaking the million TV mark late last year. [/teaser] If there's one TV maker you don't have to worry about right now, it's Samsung. They're sitting pretty right now in South Korea, enjoying some amazing sales of their tablets, smartphones and, of course, their TVs. In fact, Samsung has just broken into a new tier of sales by recording 1.15 million TVs sold in the US in October – a monthly sales record for the company. Samsung is hoping to make a huge push during the upcoming holiday season and is putting the 75 inch ES9000 at the front of their marketing push. The market for big screens in the US might not be the biggest, but Samsung wants to dominate it nonetheless. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'The Adventures of Mark Twain' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1986 Claymation fantasy directed and produced by Oscar® and Emmy® Winner Will Vinton will land on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'The Adventures of Mark Twain' is coming to Blu-ray on December 4. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher stow away with Mark Twain on his magical airship and take an incredible journey through time in search of Halley's Comet! Along the way they encounter a variety of Twain's storybook characters from The Diary of Adam and Eve, Huckleberry Finn, The Mysterious Stranger, The Famous Jumping Frog of Caliverous County, and Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Director Commentary, Story of Claymation, Behind The Scenes, The Music of Mark Twain - Selected Music Tracks, Crew Interviews, Still Gallery, and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Adventures of Mark Twain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $59.99 at Amazon[teaser] Pick up HBO's entire acclaimed western on Blu-ray for nearly seventy percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' for $59.99 (67% off suggested retail price). The release includes all three seasons of this amazing HBO series. The offer can be viewed here.Posted Sun Nov 4, 2012 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - November 2, 2012[teaser]Damn this erratic weather! A break in the bitter cold allowed us a record-breaking 75-degree Halloween. Today? I can see my breath rather clearly when I go outside. Mother Nature tried to trick me, but I'm not buying it. At least I have The Bonus View to keep me warm.[/teaser] Monster Madness The battle to find out which movie monster will rule as king of the monsters continues even though Halloween has passed us by. This is bigger than Halloween! This week we had a couple fierce battles between a handful of worthy monsters. Take a look, cast your vote, and see if your favorite advances. Vermithrax vs. Cooper – Darkness vs. Executioner Mountain King vs. Stay Puft – Chucky vs. Leprechaun Blu-ray News This was a pretty huge week for Blu-ray releases. We had the release of the 'Alfred Hitchcock: Masterpiece Collection.' If you haven't been following our coverage on High-Def Digest about this extensive set then you really should. If you're interested to see what else came out this week then take a look at Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post to see. Also, it's that time of year again. Barnes & Nobel takes aim at your wallets by offering it's legendary Criterion Sale. Get on it while the getting is good. Theatrical News Wondering if 'Wreck-it-Ralph' is worth the price of admission? Check out Luke's review to find out what he thought about Disney Animation's new movie about a video game villain trying to change his ways. Luke also reviewed the big Robert Zemeckis movie starring Denzel Washington called 'Flight.' Resident gaming expert, Brian Hoss, reveals what he thought about 'Wreck-it-Ralph' from the view of an avid gamer, in case you needed a difference of opinion about the movie. Also, we ran a special poll to see what you thought about the new epically sprawling tale 'Cloud Atlas.' Did you hate it? Did you love it? Vote now and join in on the discussion. The biggest news of the week was the announcement that Disney had purchased LucasFilms from George Lucas for $4 billion. On top of that Disney plans to start producing a new 'Star Wars' trilogy starting in 2015! News since this broke is that Lucas plans to donate the money to charity. TV Recaps We have recaps of 'Fringe,' 'Happy Endings,' 'Mockingbird Lane,' 'American Horror Story,' and 'The Walking Dead.' Special Features Canadian Comic-Con is coming and Tom Landy promises to provide updates about everything. His Captain's Blog will cover the ins and outs of the geeky convention up north so stay tuned. In our Mid-Week Poll we asked you what your favorite Halloween candy is and in the Weekend Roundtable we discussed "WTF" movies and which ones have confused you the most. Thanks for joining us this week. We look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in news, stories, and anecdotes for years to come. Have a great weekend (if the weather allows)!Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
