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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Back to the Future Trilogy' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon![teaser]UPDATE: This deal has expired. [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Back to the Future Trilogy' featuring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd to $19.99 (75% off suggested list price). This great price will be hard to beat, so hop onto your hoverboard and order your copy here!Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM PST by: -
Save Up to $8 on 'Lady and the Tramp' Blu-ray[teaser]Save $5 to $8 on the beautifully restored Disney classic on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Disney Movie Rewards has a coupon offer to save $5 on the 'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' or $8 on the 3-Disc Combo Pack out this week and once again the offer requires the UPC code from the DVD to receive the offer... pssst.. (8693628405). Click this link to access to the page where you can enter the magic code and print out your coupon valid at participating retail stores. Thanks to forum user TripleHBK for providing the code!Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Fox Screening Every 'Simpsons' Episode Available for World Record Attempt[teaser]Entrants will have to beat last year's record of 86 hours, 6 minutes and 41 seconds. [/teaser] It feels like 'The Simpsons' have been on forever. The show is sort of a 'Saturday Night Live' for a new generation. We remember when it was amazing and revolutionary and a lot of us jump on and off the bandwagon depending on whether the show's any good or not. The folks over at Fox are celebrating the 500th episode of the show by hosting a marathon at the Hollywood and Highland complex in Los Angeles. Contestants will sit and watch 'The Simpsons' until they can't take any more, or fall asleep, which seems more likely. The current record of over 86 hours was earned in 2010 at a Fox sponsored '24' marathon. To break that, contestants will have to watch the show until an episode or two into the 11th season. So just to the point where it started to get stale, or should we say Krusty? Nice timing. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'The Odessa File' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ronald Neame's 1974 film starring Jon Voight and Maximilian Schell is in the works for a May Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'The Odessa File' for Blu-ray on May 15. The year is 1963. The place: Hamburg, Germany. An elderly Jewish man commits suicide, leaving a diary which falls into the hands of a freelance newspaperman, Peter Miller (Voight). The diary documents the unspeakable crimes of cruelty, torture and mass murder perpetrated by SS Captain Eduard Roschmann (Schell), commandant of the notorious wartime deathcamp at Riga, Latvia. Miller launches a personal manhunt to track down Roschmann, an investigation that leads him into the very heart of Odessa, a powerful secret organization formed by the SS to protect and re-establish its fugitive members throughout the world. When Miller finds Roschmann, he learns that the former Nazi is now the leader of a weaponry complex of international, strategic consequence. Specs and supplements are still unknown, but suggested list price is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Odessa File' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 15.Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Panasonic Will Restructure in Wake of $9.2 Billion Quarterly Loss[teaser]Part of the loss is fallout from this year's earthquake in Japan, but steep sales decreases caused the rest. [/teaser] Panasonic may make some impressive TVs but there's one thing they're not making - a profit. The company is down $9.2 billion in the last business quarter, though there are some factors that make that number seem bigger than it is. One of those factors is the Great East Japan Earthquake, which affected Panasonic and essentially all other manufacturers located in Japan. On top of that, the flooding in Thailand hurt not only the global economy but Panasonic plants as well. Of course, these tragedies can't account for all of Panasonic's losses this quarter. Sales in all sunk by 14%. The component of Panasonic that takes care of TVs lost 16% in sales due to declines in flat panels and mobile phones. The decrease would have been higher were it not for favorable PC sales. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Young Adult' Blu-ray Gets New Date and Details[teaser]The latest comedy from 'Juno' director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody is now coming a month earlier in March. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount was working on 'Young Adult' for a high-definition bow on April 24, but now the new date looks to be March 13. Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron stars as Mavis Gary, a 37-year-old former prom queen, and current writer of young adult novels, who returns home to relive her glory days and win back her now-married high school sweetheart. When she finds her homecoming more challenging than expected, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate and both must face the harsh realities of growing up in this brilliant and bittersweet story critics are hailing as a “one-of-a kind comedy”* and “quirky, funny, heartfelt.”** *Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly ** Manny, DeLa Rose, NBC TV. The Blu-ray/UV Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by director Jason Reitman, director of photography Eric Steelberg, and first assistant director/associate producer Jason A. Blumenfeld; Misery Loves Company: The Making of Young Adult; The Awful Truth: Deconstructing a Scene; Q&A featuring critic Janet Maslin and Jason reitman at the Jacob Burns Film Center; and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Young Adult' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Corning Lotus Glass Will be Used on Samsung OLED TVs[teaser]It's also going to be used on handheld and IT devices. [/teaser] Corning made a big impact with Gorilla Glass, boasting the strongest glass around which allows for thinner, lighter devices that still take a beating. Their newest creation is a bit different. It's called Lotus Glass, and it aims to give the best picture possible. Samsung Mobile Display has just announced that it will be teaming up with Corning to put Lotus glass on new mobile products that sport OLED screen. This doesn't translate into immediate use on TVs, but then again, Samsung doesn't have an OLED out at the moment. Samsung says that the partnership with its mobile division will lead to integration with more devices, including large OLED TVs. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Tony Bennett sings with some of today's greatest artists on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Music is prepping 'Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances' for a high-definition release on March 6. 'Duets II: The Great Performances' is a visually stunning video companion to Tony Bennett's history-making #1 album, Duets II. The Blu-Ray features the full song performances from Tony and today's greatest artists as they were recorded live in the studio. The musical segments are enhanced by insights on the process from Tony and the duet partners, providing an inside look at this landmark album in an unprecedented career. 'Duets II: The Great Performances' is a testament to the artistry and dedication of Tony Bennett, beloved by the performers who sing with him and audiences around the world. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $28.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box deal of the week is the limited edition version of the classic musical on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' for $28.99 (68% off suggested list price). Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time - Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, the spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, an autocratic widower whose strict household rules leave no room for music or entertainment. The 3-disc set (2 Blu-rays and a DVD) features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and loads of supplements including audio commentaries; Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — all-new immersive viewing experience with behind-the-scenes images, on-screen lyrics, trivia track and location quiz; Music Machine Sing-Along; Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music — all-new interactive "backlot tour" with in-depth featurettes on the songs, the stage show & movie, the film and sound restoration and the real-life von Trapp family; and more! This individually numbered Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes the 45th Anniversary soundtrack; 100-Page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook; Snapshots from Salzburg; Reproduction of the original 1965 Souvenir program; and an exclusive "My Favorite Things" Music Box with letter of authenticity. Click here to order this definitive edition of the 1965 classic today and this offer is valid now through February 12.Posted Sun Feb 5, 2012 at 07:39 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - February 3, 2012[teaser]This has been one of the busiest weeks in Bonus View history! Aaron and Luke did nine straight days of the Sundance Film Festival. Aaron saw a grand total of 25 movies in that time period and Luke saw around 20. It was a crazy time, and we have a plethora of Sundance review posts to prove it.[/teaser] Along with the special Sundance coverage, we also stayed true to bringing you the very best in commentary, news and features that you've come to expect from our little blog community here at High-Def Digest. There have been quite a few posts this week that have sparked long, in-depth conversations from readers. So, here's your chance to find out what you missed and make your opinion heard. Sundance News This week has been filled to the brim with capsule reviews from most of the films Aaron and Luke saw at the festival. Check out reviews for some of the festival favorites like 'The Surrogate,' 'Smashed,' and the Grand Jury Prize winner 'Beasts of the Southern Wild.' These are all movies that you should see once they find their way to wide releases. Also, you can check out reviews for documentaries like 'Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap,' 'The Ambassador,' and 'The Queen of Versailles.' Ice-T's rap documentary is a must-see even if you aren't a hardcore hip-hop fan. Still there are plenty more Sundance reviews to go around. Check out reviews for 'John Dies at the End,' 'Black Rock,' 'Young and Wild,' 'Price Check,' 'For Ellen,' 'Shadow Dancer,' 'Red Lights,' 'Lay the Favorite,' 'Celeste and Jesse Forever,' and 'Robot & Frank.' Oh and you definitely can't forget to check out the Indonesian action film 'The Raid.' This is the action movie everyone will be talking about once it hits a wide release. I guarantee it. Blu-ray News Josh gave us the news that the corrected 'West Side Story' Blu-ray is unfortunately still not correct. In our Blu-ray Highlights article a lengthy discussion was sparked by the release of a few sampler episodes of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' on Blu-ray. Are you looking forward to the seasons of 'TNG' on Blu-ray? Let us know. Finally, in the Blu-ray News section, Tom covered the release of 'King of New York' collectible Steelbook in his regular column Full Metal Jackets. Theatrical News This week Luke saw and reviewed the few big openings that will be releasing this Friday. Check out how Daniel Radcliffe does in a non-Harry Potter role as he takes on 'The Woman in Black.' Save the whales in 'Big Miracle.' Finally, another found footage film, but this time using the unique filming technique to tell the stories of three kids who inexplicably get super powers in 'Chronicle.' Josh also covered the Oscar nomination that were recently released. What do you think about the Best Picture nominees? Who do you think got robbed? Join the discussion. Special Features This week we asked what your favorite video game of 2011 was in the Mid-Week Poll. In the Weekend Roundtable we took a look at some of the most underrated movies of 2011. Movies like 'Contagion,' 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,' and 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' made the list. What made your list? We'll continue to space out our Sundance coverage over the next week so stay tuned to find out what movies you should keep a look out for!Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by:
