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Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' Rides to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2010 film starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett is headed for 4K this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is set to release 'Robin Hood' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 11. Academy Award winner Russell Crowe and visionary director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) reunite for the untold story of the man behind the legend. In an age of oppression and shameless tyranny, an outlaw becomes the unlikely hero that saves a nation and inspires generations to fight for freedom. In this thrilling action adventure, "Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott are at their most entertaining since Gladiator" (Dan Jolin, Empire UK ). Also starring Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett. The 4K release will feature 2160p video with High Dynamic Range (HDR), a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements include: Play Director's Notebook Version (available with English audio only); Deleted Scenes with Introduction & Commentary by Editor Pietro Scalia; Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott's Robin Hood; The Art of Nottingham; and Marketing Archive. You can find the latest specs for Robin Hood - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 11. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 12, 2018 at 09:46 AM PDT by: -
Dolby Vision Streaming Support Heads to Xbox One S & Xbox One X[teaser]Support for the dynamic HDR format is rolling out to Xbox One systems.[/teaser] Microsoft has announced the addition of Dolby Vision streaming support to the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. The feature is set to roll out to users over the coming weeks as part of the recently released System Update 1810 Preview. Dolby Vision is a proprietary end-to-end High Dynamic Range (HDR) format. The process uses expanded brightness to improve contrast between dark and light aspects of an image, bringing out deeper black levels and more realistic details in specular highlights -- like the sun reflecting off of an ocean -- in specially graded Dolby Vision material. Likewise, Dolby Vision also offers a Wide Color Gamut (WCG), providing a greater range of colors than those found in the previous Rec. 709 color standard. In addition, the Dolby Vision process takes advantage of dynamic metadata, allowing it to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis to create a more accurate HDR experience compared to static metadata formats like HDR10. For now, it appears that Xbox One S & X Dolby Vision support will be limited to Netflix streaming. In order to watch Dolby Vision Netflix content through the console, users will need a Dolby Vision compatible display and a Netflix Premium subscription. It's not yet clear if Microsoft also plans to add Dolby Vision support for Xbox One S & X Ultra HD Blu-ray playback. The Xbox One S 1TB Starter Bundle is now available for $298. Meanwhile, the Xbox One X is now available for $478. Finally, a Netflix Premium subscription with 4K Ultra HD and HDR streaming support currently costs $14 per month. Source: Xbox WirePosted Thu Jul 12, 2018 at 08:50 AM PDT by: -
Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic Jim Henson series on Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series' will be available on Blu-ray on September 25. Join Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in celebrating the 35th anniversary for Fraggle Rock, from iconic creative mastermind Jim Henson. Catch all 96 episodes – now remastered in high definition – with this jam-packed Blu-ray™ set, featuring hours of special features and a behind-the-scenes scrapbook with an introduction from Uncle Travelling Matt! Described by its legendary creator Jim Henson as "a high-energy, raucous musical romp," Fraggle Rock stars a cast of puppet creatures called Fraggles, quirky cave-dwellers who live in an underground world alongside their industrious green neighbors, the Doozers, and a family of enormous Gorgs. The series follows the fun adventures of the furry subterranean creatures and features a unique mix of music from all genres including folk, blues, gospel, country and rock, all while embracing themes of friendship, tolerance, diversity and caring for the planet. All 96 episodes in the 12-disc set from the show's four seasons are FULLY REMASTERED IN HIGH-DEFINITION and presented with lossless audio on Blu-ray. This set is also available in special limited edition "scrapbook" packaging, featuring rare behind the scenes photos and an introduction from Uncle Travelling Matt. Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series is loaded with bonus content on Blu-ray, including the all-new "Fraggle Music Celebration," where viewers can enjoy their favorite Fraggle songs with sing-alongs for every episode (100 songs!) or hit shuffle and let the Fraggles choose the songs. Also newly included on the Blu-ray set is a fun and rare personal glimpse behind the curtain with creator Jim Henson, plus a 1993 throwback segment from "The Today Show" featuring Uncle Travelling Matt, along with more than eight hours of archival special features, including interviews with the cast and crew, featurettes, promos and the complete "Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series." Based on the highly acclaimed live-action series, Fraggle Rock gets animated! The fun-loving Fraggles – Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and all their friends – explore new horizons, frolicking about in the wondrous maze of colorful caverns that make up the fantastic, fairy-tale landscape that the Fraggles call home. From Mokey’s search for the most Fragglish Fraggle to a journey down into the Deep Deep Dark Dark Deep Dark Pit to rescue Boober’s lucky Rag-Fraggle, experience Fraggle Rock like never before! The 12-disc set has been newly remastered for Blu-ray and supplements include: NEW: Fraggle Music Celebration - Celebrate your favorite Fraggle songs with sing-alongs for every episode or hit shuffle and let the Fraggles choose for you!NEW: Life on Set: Moments with Jim HensonNEW 1993 "The Today Show" Segment featuring Uncle Travelling MattDown at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes (48-minute version)Fraggle Songs & Doozer MusicInterviews with Fraggle Rock Creators and PuppeteersSeasons 2, 3 and 4 OverviewsDocs and Sprockets"All Around the World" Music VideoTravelling Matt20 Travelling Matt SegmentsSpecial Tribute to Jerry JuhlScared Silly: Art Imitating LifeProduction Design FeaturetteElectro-Mechanical PuppetryDoozer DesignHow the Trash Heap Came to BeGorg DesignInterviews with Michael Frith, Kathy Mullen and Gerry ParkesHBO PromosYou Cannot Leave the Magic: Excerpts from the Last Day of ShootingDance Your Cares Away: The Evolution of the Theme SongThe Inner Gorg: An Interview with the Performers Inside the CostumesLet the Music Play: An Interview with Phil Balsam and Dennis LeeCelebrating Fraggle Rock: Excerpts from the Wrap PartyDesigning the Puppets: An Interview with the Puppet MakersDirecting the Fraggles: An Interview with Eric Till and George BloomfieldAdditional Interviews: Dennis Lee with Mokey, Jerry Juhl with Gobo, Jocelyn Stevenson with Red and Mokey, Faz Fazakas with Cotterpin Doozer, and A Minute with Travelling Matt You can find the latest specs for Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it is indexed under September 25.Posted Wed Jul 11, 2018 at 05:01 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Upgrade,' 'Tag,' and More[teaser]Check out the latest crop of upcoming Blu-ray releases.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several Blu-rays from Warner Bros., Universal, Olive Films, Discotek Media, Sony, Acorn Media, Cohen Media Group, FUNimation Entertainment, Image Entertainment, Wild Eye Releasing, Full Moon Features, and Sunset Films set for release in the coming months. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Warner Bros. has announced plans to bring Jeff Tomsic's Tag starring Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, and Annabelle Wallis to Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Universal is bringing Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit starring Edward James Olmos, Tyne Daly, Charles Aidman, and Daniel Valdez to Blu-ray on August 14. No other details have been announced at this time. Likewise, the studio is prepping a God's Not Dead: 3-Movie Collection starring Kevin Sorbo, Melissa Joan Hart, David A.R. White, Shane Harper, and Jess Metcalfe for Blu-ray on August 21. Supplements will include: God's Not Dead- Behind the Scenes- Chasing the Sun Official Music Video by Safe Haven- What I Know Official Music Video by Tricia Brock- Student Rights on University Campuses- Trailer: Upcoming Releases by Pure FlixGod's Not Dead 2- Deleted Scenes- Man, Myth, Messiah with Rice Broocks- Between Heaven and Hollywood with David A.R. White- Visual Effects of God's Not Dead 2- Filming in Arkansas- First Liberty- TrailersGod's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness- Deleted Scenes- The Heart of God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness- Rice Broocks Discusses the Film and Book- Newsboys United Meanwhile, Leigh Whannell's Upgrade starring Harrison Gilbertson, Logan Marshall-Green, and Betty Gabriel is set to hit Blu-ray on August 28. No supplements are currently listed for the release. In addition, Tim Wardle's documentary Three Identical Strangers is also in the works for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. And rounding out Universal's upcoming lineup will be Debra Granik's Leave No Trace starring Ben Foster, Jeff Kober, Dale Dickey, Isaiah Stone, and Dana Millican. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Magnolia is set to release Julie Cohen's documentary RBG starring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gloria Steinem, and Bill Clinton on August 28. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Olive Films will bring The Wachowskis' Bound starring Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, and Joe Pantoliano to Blu-ray on August 28. Supplements have not been announced, but the disc will feature two cuts of the film. Order the Blu-ray Discotek Media is prepping Devilman Complete OVA Series starring William Roberts, Alan Marriott, Adam Matalon, and Larissa Murray for Blu-ray on August 28. The disc will feature the original Japanese language with English subtitles and the Manga Entertainment English dub. In addition, the label is also bringing Angel Cop Complete OVA Series starring Mika Doi, Sharon Holm, and Masashi Ebara to Blu-ray on August 28. The disc will feature the English language dub and the original Japanese audio with unedited English subtitles for the first time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony is preparing Andrew Fleming's Ideal Home starring Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan for Blu-ray on September 4. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Cohen Media Group has announced plans to bring Michel Hazanavicius' Godard Mon Amour starring Louis Garrel, Stacy Martin, Berenice Bejo, Micha Lescot, and Gregory Gadebois to Blu-ray on September 4. No other details have been announced at this time. In addition, the label is also prepping Jean Cocteau's Les Parents Terribles starring Jean Marais, Josette Day, Yvonne de Bray, Marcel Andre, and Gabrielle Dorziat for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the 70th Anniversary release will feature a new 2K restoration. Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is set to bring The Good Karma Hospital: Series 2 starring Amanda Redman, Amrita Acharia, James Krishna Floyd, Neil Morrissey, and Philip Jackson to Blu-ray on September 4. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray FUNimation Entertainment has announced plans to release Yona Of The Dawn: The Complete Series starring Chiwa Saito, Tomoaki Maeno, Masakazu Morita, ad Nobuhiko Okamoto on September 11. Supplements will include: - Episode 4 Commentary- Episode 8 Commentary- Episode 16 Audio Commentary- Episode 24 Audio Commentary- Promotional Videos & TV Spots- Textless Opening & Closing Songs- U.S. Trailer- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Image Entertainment is preparing Lowell Dean's Wolfcop Wolfpack 2-Film Set with WolfCop and Another WolfCop for Blu-ray on October 2. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Wild Eye Releasing is bringing José Pedro Lopes The Forest Of The Lost Souls starring Daniela Love, Jorge Mota, and Mafalda Banquart to Blu-ray on October 9. No other details are currently listed for the release. Order the Blu-ray Full Moon Features is set to release Albert Band and Charles Band's Prehysteria! starring Brett Cullen, Colleen Morrs, Samantha Mills, and Austin O' Brien on October 9. Supplements will include: - Full Moon Features Trailers Order the Blu-ray Sunset Films is prepping Spontaneous Combustion starring Brad Dourif, Cynthia Bain, Jon Cypher, Melinda Dillon, William Prince, and Dey Young for Blu-ray on October 23. Supplements will include: - A Cult Classic! Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Jul 11, 2018 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
'Sherlock: Season One' Planned for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the critically-acclaimed series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will be getting a 4K release in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC is working on 'Sherlock: Season One' for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 6. A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure series set in present-day London. Co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Coupling) and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars BAFTA-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Hawking, Amazing Grace) as the new Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman (The Office, Love Actually), as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade. The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain--they live at the same address, have the same names and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them. And so across three thrilling, scary, action-packed and highly modern-day adventures, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues and lethal killers to get at the truth. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for Sherlock: Season One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 6. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 11, 2018 at 10:38 AM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time' Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]A few Doctors head to 4K in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC is set to release 'Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 25. Two Doctors stranded in an Arctic snowscape, refusing to face regeneration. Enchanted glass people, stealing their victims from frozen time. And a World war One captain detined to die on the battlefield, but taken from the trenches to play his part in the Doctor s story. An uplifting new tale about the power of hope in humanity s darkest hours, Twice Upon a time marks the end of an era. But as the Doctor must face his past to decide his future, his journey is only just beginning... Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 25. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 11, 2018 at 10:10 AM PDT by: -
4K Rumors: 'Superman: The Movie,' 'The Right Stuff,' 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' & 'The Fast and the Furious'[teaser]Some more film favorites may be heading to 4K UHD in the near future. [/teaser] According to The Digital Bits, Warner Brothers is prepping 'Superman: The Movie' for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the film's 40th anniversary. Warner is also working on 4K releases of 'The Right Stuff' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' Additionally, Universal is seems to be preparing 4K Ultra HD editions of 'The Fast and the Furious,' '2 Fast 2 Furious,' and 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' for an October release. You can find the latest for all of these 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING. Source: The Digital Bits.Posted Wed Jul 11, 2018 at 09:13 AM PDT by: -
AT&T's Acquisition of Time Warner Could Lead to Big Changes at HBO[teaser]The premium cable network's content strategy is being reassessed.[/teaser] As reported by The New York Times and The Atlantic, HBO could be going through some pretty big changes as it transitions to new corporate leadership. AT&T recently acquired the network's parent company, Time Warner, and quotes from a June meeting imply that the telecommunications giant is hoping to tweak HBO's strategy to better compete with Netflix and its ever-growing streaming lineup. The town hall meeting with HBO employees was spearheaded by new Warner Media chief executive John Stankey. Speaking to the group and HBO's chief executive Richard Plepler, Stankey outlined a difficult road ahead along with a revised game plan for the network seemingly geared toward a broader outreach and a sizable uptick in content output. According to reports based on audio recorded from the event, Stankey hopes to grow HBO's subscriber base through more hours of engagement per day, ostensibly expanding its original programming library beyond the channel's standard Sunday night schedule to more timeslots throughout the week. Up to this point, HBO has been known to take a more selective and measured approach to its lineup, but this proposed emphasis on increased content output would put the network more in line with Netflix's increasingly aggressive style of development, pumping out more and more shows to maintain audience engagement. According to Stankey, that increased engagement could then be used to mine valuable viewer data, helping the company to use new subscription and advertising methods. Though this broader strategy could potentially diminish the prestige brand HBO has carefully built over the years through award-winning and critically-acclaimed series like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and Big Little Lies, the new approach isn't entirely bent on completely reworking the already popular and profitable network. As Recode points out, Stankey also made sure to emphasize the healthy amount of autonomy HBO will continue to operate with and the increased resources it will be given to meet AT&T's expected increases in growth. For now, it remains to be seen just how much the acquisition will change HBO. Hopefully, the company can find the right balance between growth and value, offering a higher output of content without sacrificing quality in the service of empty engagement and data mining. Sources: The New York Times, The Atlantic, RecodePosted Tue Jul 10, 2018 at 08:40 PM PDT by: -
Countdown to Amazon Prime Day Deals: Marshall Bluetooth Speaker & Fire Tablets[teaser]A Bluetooth speaker and refurbished Amazon tablets are all on sale![/teaser] Though Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially start until 12pm PT/3pm ET on July 16, the online retailer is currently offering a few deals in advance of the main event. Here's a rundown of the current discounts: Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker - $170 Deal of the Day (51% off) Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 Tablet 16 GB - $40 (43% off) Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 Tablet 32 GB - $65 (28% off) Certified Refurbished Fire HD 10 Tablet 32 GB - $90 (25% off) Certified Refurbished Fire HD 10 Tablet 64 GB - $130 (19% off) Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite E-reader - $70 (30% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Countdown to Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 10, 2018 at 03:10 PM PDT by: -
'Predator 3 Film Collection' Arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in August[teaser]The 4K three-film set will be available in stores next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is set to release 'Predator 3 Film Collection' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 7. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for Predator 3 Film Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under 7. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 10, 2018 at 01:43 PM PDT by:
