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'Arrival' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi film is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Arrival' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist Louise Banks - is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 48.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Arrival' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Set to Acquire HARMAN in $8 Billion Deal[teaser]The auto-tech and audio company will be acquired by Samsung.[/teaser] Samsung Electronics and Harman International Industries, Incorporated have announced a definitive agreement which will allow Samsung to acquire HARMAN for $112 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $8 billion. The deal includes HARMAN's various audio brands and will greatly expand Samsung's presence in the connected technologies and automotive electronics markets. "HARMAN perfectly complements Samsung in terms of technologies, products and solutions, and joining forces is a natural extension of the automotive strategy we have been pursuing for some time," said Oh-Hyun Kwon, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics. "As a Tier 1 automotive supplier with deep customer relationships, strong brands, leading technology and a recognized portfolio of best-in-class products, HARMAN immediately establishes a strong foundation for Samsung to grow our automotive platform. Dinesh Paliwal is a proven global leader and, in our extensive discussions, we have developed deep respect for him, his strong senior leadership team and HARMAN's talented employees. HARMAN's sustained track record of rapid growth fueled by technology leadership and an unmatched automotive order pipeline reflects its commitment to innovation and customers." As part of the deal, HARMAN will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Samsung, and will continue to be led by the current management team. Likewise, Samsung plans to keep HARMAN’s work force, headquarters, and facilities. Though the main emphasis of the purchase is on HARMAN's leading presence in connected car solutions and in-vehicle tech, the Samsung acquisition will also include HARMAN's various consumer and professional audio brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, AKG, Lexicon, Infinity, and Revel -- allowing Samsung to offer enhanced customer benefits and user experiences across the company's entire collection of consumer and professional products. Samsung's acquisition of HARMAN is expected to close in mid-2017. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Bros. Announces 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' for Blu-ray[teaser]Dolly Parton's inspiring story will be told on Blu-ray in November.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' for Blu-ray on November 29. Discover the magic and warmth of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, based on the inspiring story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee. Set in 1955, this special follows the Parton family as they struggle to overcome tragedy and discover the healing power of love and faith. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
PBS Preps 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary series is coming to Blu-ray in January.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' for Blu-ray on January 10. In this series, BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a deeply personal journey through the last fifty years of African American history. Joined by leading scholars, celebrities, and a dynamic cast of people who shaped these years, Gates travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today, asking profound questions about the state of black America and our nation as a whole. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Gan Bi's 'Kaili Blues' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Time will blur in this dreamy drama arriving on Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Grasshopper Film is preparing 'Kaili Blues' for Blu-ray on March 14. In a small clinic in the rain-drenched city of Kaili, two preoccupied doctors live ghost-like lives. One of them, Chen Sheng, decides to fulfill his dead mother’s wish and sets off on a train journey to look for his brother’s abandoned child. His partner in the clinic, a lonely old lady, asks Chen to find her old lover, and pass along to him a few mementos: an old photograph, a shirt and a music cassette. On the way, however, Chen passes through a mysterious town called Dangmai, where time is not linear and people’s lives complement each other. Here, Chen experiences the past, present and future. It’s unclear whether this place and its inhabitants are the doctor’s dream, or the other way around. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Kaili Blues' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Countdown to Black Friday HD Gear Deals: Up to 73% off Bluetooth Speakers, Headphones, and More[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select electronics![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Black Friday Deals Store, Amazon is running a special sale on Bluetooth speakers, headphones, earbuds, and wireless video transmitters from Sony, TaoTronics, Sharkk, Photive, and Nyrius. Photive HYDRA Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $35 (73% off). Photive PH-BTE70 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds for iPhone 7 - Currently $25 (69% off). Sharkk ²O Bluetooth Speaker Wireless Waterproof Speaker - Currently $55 (44% off). Sony MDRZX770BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Currently $60 (40% off). Nyrius ARIES Prime Wireless Video HDMI Transmitter & Receiver - Currently $200 (33% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Black Friday sales and special promotions!Posted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Rosario Dawson, Elodie Yung, Deborah Ann Woll, and More Join Cast of Marvel's 'The Defenders'[teaser]More cast members have been confirmed for the upcoming superhero team-up series.[/teaser] Marvel and Netflix have revealed several cast additions for 'The Defenders.' The ensemble features a large group of returning supporting players from 'Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'Luke Cage,' and 'Iron Fist.' Per the show's Twitter account, the upcoming miniseries will include Deborah Ann Woll, Simone Missick, Elden Henson, Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Rachael Taylor, Rosario Dawson, Scott Glenn, Jessica Henwick, and Elodie Yung -- all reprising their respective roles from various Marvel series on Netflix. The group now joins previously announced stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones. Likewise, Marvel also recently revealed that Sigourney Weaver will join the cast as an unspecified villain. 'The Defenders' will feature a crossover team-up between Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist as they face their biggest threat yet. Douglas Petrie ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer') and Marco Ramirez ('Orange is the New Black') are on board as showrunners. In addition, Petrie, Ramirez, Drew Goddard ('The Martian,' 'Lost,' 'Alias'), and Jeph Loeb will all serve as Executive Producers for the mini-series. The show is being produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Seasons one and two of 'Daredevil,' season one of 'Jessica Jones,' and season one of 'Luke Cage' are all available now to stream on Netflix. Meanwhile, 'Iron Fist' is set to premiere on March 17. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '3%' on November 25, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' on January 13, and 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: The Defenders (Twitter)Posted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Deadtime Stories' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick is heading to Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Deadtime Stories' for Blu-ray on February 28. Your favorite nightmares come to life in a horror/fantasy salute to the age-old bedtime story ritual. Travel on a mysterious journey to a medieval world populated by blood-crazed witches, evil experiments and captive maidens. Then from the catacombs and dark caverns of medieval Europe you plunge into modern suburbia and the frolicsome adventures of a nubile lady jogger tracked by a savage werewolf. Finally, sensuality becomes macabre black comedy on the trail of three escaped mental patients who share a country house with a daffy murderess. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Deadtime Stories' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'No Pay, Nudity' Blu-ray Dated for December[teaser]Frances Conroy, Gabriel Byrne, and Nathan Lane star in this comedy drama coming to Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Monterey Video is preparing 'No Pay, Nudity' for Blu-ray on December 13. Aging actor Lester Rosenthal (Gabriel Byrne) has lost his way. In this often humorous yet warmly poignant story, love, friendship, jealousy, re-discovery, career, family, and friends (Nathan Lane, Frances Conroy) intertwine as Lester navigates the perplexing realities facing us all as we pursue dreams and dignity. A film about hanging out, hanging in and hanging on. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'No Pay, Nudity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'A Man Called Ove' Heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The Swedish film is coming to Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is preparing 'A Man Called Ove' for Blu-ray on December 27. Stepping from the pages of Fredrik Backman's international best-selling novel, Ove is the quintessential angry old man next door. An isolated retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, who spends his days enforcing block association rules that only he cares about, and visiting his wife s grave, Ove has given up on life. Enter a boisterous young family next door who accidentally flattens Ove's mailbox while moving in and earning his special brand of ire. Yet from this inauspicious beginning an unlikely friendship forms and we come to understand Ove s past happiness and heartbreaks. What emerges is a heartwarming tale of unreliable first impressions and the gentle reminder that life is sweeter when it's shared. One of Sweden's biggest locally-produced box office hits ever, director Hannes Holm finds the beating heart of his source material and Swedish star Rolf Lassgård, whose performance won him the Best Actor award at the 2016 Seattle Int l Film Festival, affectingly embodies the lovable curmudgeon Ove. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Interviews with Hannes Holm, Rolf Lassgard and Bahar Pars- Filmmaker and Cast Q&A in New York- Make-up Effects Gallery and Time Lapse- Theatrical trailer Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'A Man Called Ove' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by:
