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Roku Expands Streaming Channel Selection with Discovery's "GO" Lineup[teaser]Several new streaming channels are now available through Roku devices. [/teaser] Roku has announced the latest additions to its streaming content library. Discovery’s "GO" suite of TV Everywhere channels are now available on Roku players and Roku TV models in the US. The lineup includes Discovery GO, Animal Planet GO, TLC GO, Sci GO, and ID GO. Together, the channels offer access to a variety of popular shows, including Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch' and 'Naked & Afraid'; TLC’s 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' and 'Little People Big World'; Investigation Discovery’s 'Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda' and 'On the Case with Paula Zahn'; and Animal Planet’s 'Pit Bulls and Parolees' and 'River Monsters.' Users can browse through specific shows or topics on each channel's home screen, and the apps also provide support for live TV. In order to watch all content from the various apps, users will need an authenticated pay TV subscription. With that said, select unlocked episodes are available for all Roku customers to stream free of charge without the need for a cable, satellite or telco subscription. The new Discovery channels are now available in the "Movies & TV" category in the Roku Channel Store on Roku players and Roku TV models, including the company's flagship Roku 4 ($130). The Roku 4 is powered by a Quad-Core processor and features support for 4K Ultra HD playback at up to 60 fps, 4K upscaling of HD content, and audio support for up to Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound. HDCP 2.2 compliancy is integrated as well, along with 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, an Optical Audio Out, a microSD slot, and a USB port. Likewise, the device includes an enhanced remote with voice search, point anywhere use, a headphone jack, motion-control for gaming, and a speaker for Remote Finder alerts. Source: RokuPosted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' Announced for Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The raunchy comedy is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 27. Hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect dates (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza) for their sister's Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves outsmarted and out-partied by the uncontrollable duo. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is also $39.99. You can find the 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' 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 Aug 22, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector's Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Peter Jackson's epic adventure will be available in one spectacular box set in September.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'The Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on November 1. For the first time ever, Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson's epic adventure is available in one spectacular limited collector's edition box set. The Limited Collector's Edition includes 30 discs featuring all six Middle-earth films in their extended edition forms, housed in six stunning faux leather books and a collectible Hobbit-style wood shelf. The one-of-a-kind wood shelf is crafted from solid wood with design selected by Peter Jackson. In addition to the extended edition release of every film, the collection also includes all previously released bonus content from both the theatrical and extended editions. This set also includes a spectacular 100-page sketch-style book with replica The Red Book of Westmarch, filled with original film sketches and new artwork as well as original reproductions of exquisite watercolor paintings by acclaimed conceptual artists Alan Lee and John Howe, framable and wall-ready. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY – Follow Bilbo Baggins, who – along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield – is swept into an epic and treacherous quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG – Our heroes escape the giant Spiders and Wood-elves of Mirkwood before encountering the mysterious Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they confront the Dragon Smaug. THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES – The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed their homeland, but face the consequences of unleashing Smaug. As five great armies go to war, Bilbo fights for his life, and the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must unite or be destroyed. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING – With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS – In the middle chapter of this historic movie trilogy, the Fellowship is broken but its quest to destroy the One Ring continues. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING – The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. You can find the latest specs for 'The Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: Up to 76% off In-Ear Headphones & Bluetooth Speakers[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select portable speakers and headphones! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on several in-ear headphones and Bluetooth speakers from Besiva, SHARKK, SoundPEATS, Zhicity, Etekcity, and Klipsch. Besiva In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones (Grey) - Currently $12 (76% off). SHARKK Boombox Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $58 (61% off). SHARKK MAKO Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $75 (58% off). SoundPEATS Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Shower Speaker - Currently $24 (52% off). SHARKK Boombox Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Speaker BLUE - Currently $50 (50% off). Zhicity In-ear Headphones with Microphone - Currently $20 (50% off). Etekcity RoverBeats T16 Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $13 (46% off). Zhicity Bluetooth Speaker Stereo Subwoofer - Currently $35 (36% off). Klipsch X6i Reference In-Ear Headphones - Currently $129 (28% 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 sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Clint Eastwood's 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1997 film is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' for Blu-ray on September 27. The most important party of the Savannah Christmas season ends with a bang when affable host Jim Williams (Kevin Spacey) shoots a man to death. The party is over, the mystery begins. Director Clint Eastwood weaves murder, mystery, and voodoo into a sumptuous adaptation of the John Berendt bestseller based on true events. Spacey and John Cusack as a journalist drawn to Savannah's decadence and eccentrics lead a nimble cast that includes Jack Thompson, Alison Eastwood and The Lady Chablis. For "one of the best American films of the year," rendezvous at Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition transfer, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include The Real People in the Garden - Interviews with the people depicted in the book and movie; and the Original Theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27.Posted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Swiss Army Man' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The surreal comedy starring Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will wash up on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Swiss Army Man' will hit Blu-ray on October 4. Written and directed by acclaimed music video directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan (collectively known as DANIELS) in their feature film debut, the “wild and inventive” (The Huffington Post) storyfinds a hopeless man stranded in the wilderness who befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home. Winner of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival’s directing award and a New York Times Critics’ Pick, Swiss Army Man also stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane) and features music by Manchester Orchestra members Andy Hull and Robert McDowell. Hank (Paul Dano) is stranded on a deserted island, having given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a corpse named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up onshore. The two become fast friends, and ultimately go on an epic adventure that will bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements include: a music-less audio track along with Q&A with the filmmakers, two behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentary with DANIELS and crew and deleted scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Swiss Army Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
John Carpenter's 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Delayed[teaser]The Collector's Edition originally slated for September now won't be coming to Blu-ray until October.[/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory was going to be releasing 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on September 20, however a manufacturing error has been found and corrected. The new date has been set for October 11. Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell's outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them. The 2-disc Blu-ray will feature a new 2K scan of the Inter-positive supervised and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey, a new 4.1 created from the original 70MM Six Track Dolby Stereo soundtrack, and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey; NEW The Men of Outpost 31 - interviews with Keith David, Thomas Waites, Peter Maloney and more…; NEW Assembling and Assimilation – an interview with editor Todd Ramsay; NEW Behind the Chameleon – interviews with visual effects artists Peter Kuran and Susan Turner, special make-up effects artist Rob Burman and Brian Wade and more….; NEW Sounds from the Cold – interviews with supervising sound editor David Lewis Yewdall and special sound effects designer Alan Howarth; NEW Between the Lines – an interview with novelization author Alan Dean Foster; Audio Commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell; John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape – a documentary on the making of THE THING featuring interviews with John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, special effects make-up designer Rob Bottin, legendary matte artist Albert Whitlock plus members of the cast and crew (80 minutes – SD); Outtakes (5 minutes - SD); Vintage featurettes from the electronic press kit featuring interviews with John Carpenter, Kurt Russell and Rob Bottin (12 minutes - SD); Vintage featurettes – The Making of a Chilling Tale and The Making of THE THING (1982 – 14 minutes - SD); Vintage Product Reel – contains a promotional condensed version of the film with additional footage not in the film (19 minutes - SD); Vintage Behind-the-Scenes footage (2 minutes - SD); Annotated Production Archive – Production Art and Storyboards, Location Scouting, Special Make-up Effects, Post Production (48 minutes - SD); Network TV Broadcast version of THE THING (92 minutes - SD); Teaser Trailer & Theatrical Trailers (U.S. and German Trailer); TV spots & Radio Spots; Still Gallery (behind-the-scenes photos, posters and lobby cards); NEW Audio Commentary With Co-producer Stuart Cohen; NEW Requiem For A Shape Shifter – An Interview With Director John Carpenter In Conversation With Filmmaker Mick Garris; NEW Back Into The Cold: A Return To The Shooting Locations Of THE THING – An Animated Photo Gallery Narrated By Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com; and NEW The Art Of Mike Ploog Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93 You can find the latest specs for 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The story of Phil and Don Everly will be told on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven' for Blu-ray on September 9. Harmonies from Heaven tells the story of the Everly Brothers, Phil and Don, focusing on the heyday of their careers in the fifties and sixties. Featuring new interview footage with surviving brother Don and archive interviews with Phil, it follows their career from child performers on their father's radio show, through their move to Nashville and the their relationship with publishers Acuff-Rose and in particular with the songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant who provided many of their early hits, including their first million-seller Bye Bye Love. The film also features interviews with those inspired by the Everly Brothers including Art Garfunkel, Keith Richards, Graham Nash, Dave Edmunds, Tim Rice, Albert Lee, Waddy Wachtel and on into a younger generation with Jake Bugg. The second disc in the set features a previously unreleased classic live performance from Australian TV, CHEQUERS NIGHTCLUB, SYDNEY from 1968. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: Bonus Interviews and Jake Bugg performing Cathy's Clown & Crying In The Rain. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 22, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Adds Billy Crudup to Cast of Psychological Thriller 'Gypsy'[teaser]Billy Crudup has joined the cast of the upcoming one hour series. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the latest cast addition to its new original series, 'Gypsy.' Billy Crudup will now join previously announced star, Naomi Watts, in the psychological thriller from Universal Television, Working Title, and writer Lisa Rubin. The show focuses on Jean Holloway (Naomi Watts) – a therapist who begins to develop dangerous and intimate relationships with the people in her patients' lives. Billy Crudup will play Jean's husband and loving father to their daughter. Liza Chasin and Lisa Rubin will serve as executive producers. Likewise, Rubin will also serve as writer. Sam Taylor-Johnson ('Fifty Shades of Grey') is directing the first two episodes of the series, and Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Andrew Stearn and Naomi Watts are all on board as executive producers. An exact release date has not been announced, but the ten episode series is set to make its streaming debut exclusively through Netflix in 2017. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'XOXO' on August 26, 'Easy' on September 22, 'The Ranch' on October 7, 'Mascots' on October 13, 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, and 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping new seasons of 'Chelsea,' 'Lady Dynamite,' and 'Real Rob,' a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Aug 19, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Blu-ray Collection' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Five classic films will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Blu-ray Collection' for Blu-ray on October 18. The Marx Brothers – Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo – are the reigning kings of comedy and remain one of the most iconic comic teams of all time. From their early days on Vaudeville and Broadway through their wildly popular motion pictures, the Marx Brothers kept audiences of all ages laughing out loud with some of the most hilarious routines ever imagined. The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection Restored Edition captures the very best of the comedy team and includes the only five movies to feature all four brothers. Filled with unforgettable comedy sketches, musical numbers, witty dialogue and plenty of gags, this must-own collection includes The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers and their most popular film, Duck Soup. The 3-disc set will feature a lossless 2.0 soundtrack and supplements include: The Cocoanuts: Feature Commentary with Film Historian Anthony Slide; Animal Crackers: Feature Commentary with Film Historian Jeffrey Vance; Monkey Business: Commentary with Marx Bros. Historian/Author Robert S. Bader and Bill Marx; Horse Feathers: Feature Commentary with Film Critic F.X. Feeney; Duck Soup: Commentary with Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin and Marx Bros. Historian/Author Robert S. Bader; and Inside the NBC Vault - Today Show Interviews. You can find the latest specs for 'The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 19, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
