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'Inspector Lewis: Season 8' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The detective series will tackle new cases on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Inspector Lewis: Season 8' for Blu-ray on August 23. Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox return for one last time as Inspector Lewis and Inspector Hathaway, investigating new cases of murder and other crimes in the seemingly perfect academic haven of Oxford. The arrival of new Chief Superintendent heralds a fresh dawn for Oxfordshire Police, although the high flyer soon clashes with Robbie Lewis over the latter's more traditional approach to detective work. With forensic pathologist Laura Hobson contemplating early retirement, and the new boss putting on the pressure, will Lewis finally decide to call time on his policing career? Supplements have not been announced yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Inspector Lewis: Season 8' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Wanna Play? 'Child's Play' Getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray[teaser]The classic horror film has received a new transfer and will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Child's Play: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on October 18. The "chills come thick and fast" (Los Angeles Times) in this riveting, jolt-a-minute thriller about an innocent-looking doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who refused to die. From the director of Fright Night, Child's Play comes complete with "excellent special effects" (Leonard Maltin) and a slew of special features that make this Blu-ray your "friend to the end!" In this "clever, playful thriller" (The New York Times), only six-year-old Andy realizes that Chucky is responsible for a spate of gruesome murders, including that of his unsuspecting babysitter. But the real terror takes hold when the deranged doll becomes determined to transfer his evil spirit to a living human being... Andy! The Blu-ray will feature a NEW 2K scan of the interpositive and supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary with director Tom Holland; Audio Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks and "Chucky" designer Kevin Yagher; Audio Commentary with Producer David Kirschner and Screenwriter Don Mancini; Select Scene Chucky Commentaries; Evil Comes in Small Packages featuring interviews with Don Mancini, David Kirschner, John Lafia, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent, Kevin Yagher (24 minutes); Chucky: Building a Nightmare featuring Kevin Yagher (10 minutes); A Monster Convention featuring Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent and Chris Sarandon (5 minutes); Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play Vintage Featurette (6 minutes); The Decade of Darkness – featurette on '80s horror films (23 minutes); Original Theatrical Trailer; and Still Photo Gallery. Fans of the film will want to take note of two exclusive offers on the release—which are only available at www.shoutfactory.com while supplies last: a standard offer that includes a slipcover and a limited-edition 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed art from artist Justin Osbourn -- shipped two weeks earlier than National Street date of October 18th; and a deluxe offer that is limited to 2000 units and includes everything above plus a second "Good Guys" slipcover—made exclusively for this promotion and a second 18” x 24” poster of the newly designed art -- shipped two weeks earlier than national street date plus an exclusive, limited edition 5.5" tall "Good Guys" Chucky" doll created by NECA and housed in a "Good Guys" box. You can find the latest specs for 'Child's Play: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sutton Roley's 'Chosen Survivors' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1974 horror flick is headed for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Chosen Survivors' on Blu-ray on October 4. A group of diverse individuals are suddenly taken from their homes and flown via helicopter to a futuristic bomb shelter in the desert, nearly two miles below the surface of the Earth. There they learn that a nuclear holocaust is taking place and that they've been "chosen" by computer to survive in the shelter in order to continue the human race. The shelter is designed to allow the people to exist underground comfortably for years, but they are faced with a threat nobody could have predicted: a colony of thousands of bloodthirsty vampire bats finds a way into the shelter and launches a series of vicious attacks where they claim the humans one by one... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Harland Smith and a Trailer Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Chosen Survivors' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Previews Prime Day 2016 Deals, Sales Event Begins at Midnight![teaser]Several deals have been revealed ahead of the July 12 sales event! [/teaser] Amazon has unveiled select deals set to go live during its second annual Prime Day promotion on July 12. The sales event will offer more than 100,000 deals worldwide exclusively for Prime members. "We are always working to make sure customers find incredibly low prices on Amazon. Prime Day is designed to go above and beyond for our Prime members," said Greg Greeley, Vice President Amazon Prime. "While the inventory behind our Prime Day deals this year is massive, at these prices, we expect many deals will still sell quickly. I am especially excited about the deals on Amazon Devices like Amazon Echo, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire tablet – each one helps members enjoy the many benefits of Amazon Prime." Prime members in the US will be able to start shopping Prime Day deals at midnight PT on July 12. New deals will then be added as often as every five minutes throughout the day. Likewise, members can check out amazon.com/primedaytvdeals to shop specifically for TV deals. Here's a sneak peek at some of the upcoming gear deals: - Samsung UN55KU6600 Premium Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $649.99 (Amazon Exclusive)- Samsung UN55KU6300 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $549.99 (This is not the 2015 Black Friday model that other retailers are clearing out)- Fire tablet, our best-selling tablet, starting at just $33.33- Save $50 on Amazon Echo- Save $30 on Amazon Fire TV- Save $15 on Fire TV Stick- Save $30 on Kindle Paperwhite- VIZIO 2.1 Channel Sound Stand for $89.99 - VIZIO 5.1 Channel Sound Bar for $199.99 - Samsung Curved 3D Blu-ray Player for $49.99 (exact model not listed yet)- RIF6 Cube 2-Inch Mobile Projector for $189.99 An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Amazon Prime Day deals and discounts! Source: AmazonPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 07:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Last Chance U' College Football Documentary Series[teaser]The upcoming documentary series will hit the field later this month. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest original show. 'Last Chance U' will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of college football. The six-part series follows a group of young men training to become the future stars of the NFL. The football players are the latest recruits to East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), an undefeated team with 3 consecutive National Championships under their belt. The EMCC Lions have become a phenomenon in junior college sports, attracting elite athletes, some of whom have been held back by poor academic performance or behavioral issues. Under Coach Buddy Stephens, EMCC has become one of the most successful but least known athletic programs, graduating more than 20 players per year into football scholarships at four year universities, with nine of his former players currently playing in the NFL. Check out the official trailer below! 'Last Chance U' is directed by Greg Whiteley ('Mitt,' 'New York Doll,' 'Resolved'). The series will start streaming exclusively through Netflix on July 29. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Stranger Things' on July 15, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, season three of 'BoJack Horseman' on July 22, 'Tallulah' on July 29, 'The Little Prince' on August 5, 'The Get Down' on August 12, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'XOXO' on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 06:15 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Reveals More Studio Recording Locations and Offers Prime Day Prize Draw for 'The Grand Tour'[teaser]Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May are heading to more locations around the world. [/teaser] Following the announcement of Johannesburg as the first studio audience location for 'The Grand Tour,' Amazon has revealed more audience recording locations for the upcoming series. The show will conduct studio recordings in the UK, US, and Germany with live audiences housed in giant tents. In addition, Amazon is now offering a special 'Grand Tour' Prime Day Prize Draw. The Prize Draw offers fans a chance to win a trip to attend a studio recording in the US this fall. The prize includes travel, accommodation, $200 spending money, and a meet and greet with hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Customers can now enter at www.amazon.com/GTtickets. Entry will be open until midnight on Prime Day (July 12). "Fans have been asking us where The Grand Tour will be filming and how they can attend. We're delighted to announce today new studio locations in the UK, U.S. and Germany as we continue our plans to bring this anticipated Amazon Original Series to fans around the world," said Jay Marine, VP of Amazon Video Europe. "The Grand Tour Prime Day Prize Draw opens today giving a chance for lucky customers to be the first to win tickets to join Jeremy, Richard and James in the studio. Good luck to all the fans!" 'The Grand Tour' is being produced by Andy Wilman and is set to premiere this fall exclusively on Amazon Prime. Exact cities and more locations for the studio audience recordings will be announced later this summer. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 01:15 PM PDT by: -
Hail to 'The Last King' on Blu-ray[teaser]Nils Gaup's action-adventure is coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'The Last King' for Blu-ray on September 20. In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last King' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Ted V. Mikels' 'The Astro-Zombies' to Invade Blu-ray[teaser]The 1968 horror film is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'The Astro-Zombies' will be available on Blu-ray on October 11. After being fired from the Space Agency, the disgruntled (not to mention crazy) Dr. DeMarco creates an Astroman from a criminal's dead body. However, he loses control of his creation, which goes on a killing spree, attracting the attention of an international spy ring and the CIA. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a new HD master and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary by Writer/Producer/Director Ted V. Mikels; NEW RIFFTRAX Commentary by Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett; NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Historian Chris Alexander; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Reversible Art. You can find the latest specs for 'The Astro-Zombies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix & Director Adam Wingard Prep Feature Film Version of 'Death Note' Manga[teaser]The live action adaptation of the popular manga series will hit Netflix next year. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the start of principal photography for its latest original film. 'Death Note' comes from director Adam Wingard ('The Guest,' 'You're Next') and producers Roy Lee ('The Ring,' 'The Departed'), Dan Lin ('The Lego Movie,' 'Sherlock Holmes'), Jason Hoffs ('Edge of Tomorrow'), and Masi Oka ('Heroes Reborn,' 'Hawaii-Five-0'). "Our vision for Death Note has always been to bring this captivating story to the screen for its longtime manga fans and to introduce the world to this dark and mysterious masterpiece. The talent and diversity represented in our cast, writing, and producing teams reflect our belief in staying true to the story's concept of moral relevance -- a universal theme that knows no racial boundaries," stated producers Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, 'Death Note' follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life. The cast includes Nat Wolff ('Paper Towns,' 'The Fault in Our Stars') as Light Turner; Margaret Qualley ('The Nice Guys,' 'The Leftovers') as Mia Sutton; Keith Stanfield ('Straight Outta Compton,' 'Dope,' 'Short Term 12') as "L"; Paul Nakauchi ('Alpha and Omega') as Watari; and Shea Whigham ('Agent Carter,' 'Boardwalk Empire') as James Turner. An exact release date has not been announced, but the film is set to premiere globally through Netflix in 2017. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
William Peter Blatty's 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1990 horror film will be getting a collector's edition just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on October 25. For more than fifteen years Police Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) has been haunted by the death of his friend Father Damien Karras. Now, on the 15th anniversary of the exorcism that claimed the priest's life, Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified. It's just the beginning of a nightmare series of bizarre religious murders. The brutal murders bear the hallmarks of the infamous Gemini Killer…who died in the electric chair fifteen years earlier. But when a psychopath claiming to be the Gemini Killer reveals intimate, gruesome details that only the true killer could possibly know, Kinderman is confronted with a horrifying truth that he cannot explain…and that will shake him to the core. The Exorcist III is author/filmmaker William Peter Blatty's personal vision of what followed after The Exorcist. Like the original, The Exorcist III combines elements of a detective story, a theological puzzle, and an unforgettable study in terror. No details have been revealed yet except that the release will include a cut as close to Blatty's original script as possible put together from various film and video sources. You can find the latest specs for 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 25.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
