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'Ride Along 2' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy sequel starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube will park on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Ride Along 2' for Blu-ray on April 26. Ben (Kevin Hart), a recently graduated police rookie, now aspires to be a detective like his soon-to-be brother-in-law, but James (Ice Cube) still doesn't think that he has what it takes for the job. He reluctantly takes Ben with him to follow up on a lead in Miami. Plans for a quick trip go awry when their unorthodox policing gets them into a compromising situation that threatens to derail a major case… and Ben's upcoming wedding day. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: •Feature Commentary with Director Tim Story •The Ride Along Roundtable •The Ride Diaries •Kevin & Cube: Brothers In-Law •The New Recruits •Inside Black Hammer Vision •Ride Along with Kevin Hart •Ride Along With Us •Behind the Scenes of Ride Along With Us •Cori's Wedding Commercial •Gag Reel You can find the latest specs for 'Ride Along 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Best Buy Deal On a Samsung 60" Smart 4K SUHD TV with HDR Coming Just in Time for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Heads up.[/teaser] Just in time to coincide with the launch of Ultra HD Blu-ray, (or just the ascension of 4K in general), Best Buy has a nice deal in coming for this Sunday. It's not quite a doorbuster, but anyone thinking about getting into 4K, into UHD, and into HDR, might want to take notice. The specific deal, which will be featured in next week's Best Buy circular, is off the current $1999.99 price of the Smasung 60" SUHD TV (UN60JS7000FXZA). It will be $500 off this Sunday, which will bring the price down to $1499.99. Full details on this 60" Smart (flat) SUHD TV can be found here. (LED with Nano-crystal tech, 120hrx, 4 HDMI inputs. It does not support 3D.) That $500 price savings could easily be turned into a Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player (check out the review here), and even a few Ultra HD Blu-rays (see some of those reviews here). The Best Buy listing for the TV can be found here, while the Amazon listing can be found here. The enterprising High-Def Digest reader might think about ordering now, and getting the price adjusted later. This isn't the best all-time price on the set, but for anyone making the plunge to UHD, this might be the right deal at the right time. Hands down, I'd recommend picking two of the FOX titles, 'The Martian' and 'Kingsman' to go with the TV and the player. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 10:40 AM PST by: -
'Daddy's Home' on Blu-ray![teaser]The comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'Daddy's Home' will be available on Blu-ray on March 22. Brad (Will Ferrell) always dreamed of having the perfect family and is now determined to become the best step-dad to his new wife's (Linda Cardellini) children. But when their biological father Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) shows up unexpectedly, Brad's idyllic family life is turned upside down and he must go toe-to-toe with Dusty. Dad vs. Step Dad. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Daddy's Home: Get an inside look at how the film was made, featuring hilarious cast interviews including Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg; Daddy-Off: Sit down with Will and Mark as they discuss how their characters compete to be the "Best Dad" and how they eventually learn to share a common ground; Daddy Daughter Dance: Join in on the fun as Will and Mark bust out their best dance moves in this behind-the-scenes look at the Daddy Daughter Dance; Halftime Stunt: Check out the outrageous NBA halftime stunt as director Sean Anders and Will Ferrell break down the hilarious scene when a cheerleader takes a ball to the face; Tony Hawk: Skater Double: Experience the ultimate reveal as world-famous skateboarder Tony Hawk gets back on the halfpipe while doubling for Will Farrell's character during the epic skateboard stand-off between dads; Child's Play: A cute and heartfelt piece showcasing the incredible talent of the child actors who play "Dylan" and "Megan" in Daddy's Home; Hannibal Buress: The Perfect Houseguest: Go behind-the-scenes in this unfiltered featurette about rising comedic star Hannibal Buress and how he became involved in the film; Blooper - Jeet Kune Do: See the hysterical bloopers of Mark and Will as they attempt to tell the perfect bedtime story; and Deleted and Extended Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Daddy's Home' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
David Keating's 'Cherry Tree' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror film is slated for an April Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI will be releasing 'Cherry Tree' on Blu-ray on April 5. Faith's world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her new hockey coach, Faith has no idea that Sissy is the head of a witches coven that has resided in her home town of Orchard for centuries. Using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a bloody ritual, the witches can bring the dead and dying back to life, and when Sissy offers to cure Faith's father, she lures the young woman into a dangerous deal that will leave her fighting for her life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette and a trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Cherry Tree' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
John Rad's 'Dangerous Men' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The cult film will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Drafthouse Films says 'Dangerous Men' will be available on Blu-ray on April 5. The fanatical brainchild of Iranian polymath John Rad, Dangerous Men is a passion project that remained in obsessive production for nearly two decades before it finally debuted in Californian theaters in 2005. An unflappably prodigious creative force, Rad handled much of the technical duties of the film, appearing multiple times in the film's credits as the director, writer, location scout, producer, executive producer, and more. Despite initially languishing at the box office during its limited theatrical release, and never finding a likeminded audience before Rad's untimely death in 2007, Dangerous Men developed a devoted following before vanishing as mysteriously as it appeared. Chief among them was Hadrian Belove, of the independent Los Angeles theater The Cinefamily, who saw the film multiple times during its brief theatrical run, and alerted Drafthouse Films and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema programming teams to the existence of the film. Working with the late artist's family, the team worked tirelessly alongside the American Genre Film Institute to locate and restore the original film. "It took us almost three and a half years of continuous begging, pleading and debasement before John Rad's family agreed to license us the film," said Drafthouse COO James Emanuel Shapiro. "It was well worth it! We are immensely proud that we've carved out our own niche of mind-shredding repertory releases and beyond thrilled to unleash what should very much be considered the Holy Grail of Holy F*cking Sh#t on audiences worldwide!" Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: 16-page booklet featuring only documented full-length interview with John S. Rad; Audio commentary featuring Destroy All Movies authors Zack Carlson and Bryan Connelly; That's So John Rad - An original documentary about to write the chair and the film and its original 2005 theatrical release; Rare footage of John S. Rad appearing on local access television; Interview with director of photography Peter Palian; Original theatrical trailer; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Dangerous Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Releases Part 2 of the Official Trailer for Marvel's 'Daredevil'[teaser]The Man Without Fear faces Elektra in the show's latest trailer. [/teaser] Following the debut of part one last week, Netflix has released part two of the full trailer for 'Daredevil' season two. The show is based on the Marvel comic book, and season two will see the addition of popular characters like The Punisher. While Frank Castle took center stage in the previous trailer, this new preview places the spotlight on Elektra. Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the superhero "Daredevil" in modern day Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on an old flame – Elektra Natchios. Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Meanwhile, Matt must balance his duty to his community as a lawyer and his dangerous life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, facing a life-altering choice that forces him to truly understand what it means to be a hero. Check out the new trailer below! Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) is joined by a stellar cast including Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Elodie Yung (Elektra), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), and Scott Glenn (Stick). Marvel's Daredevil is Executive Produced by series Co-Showrunners Marco Ramirez ('Sons Of Anarchy,' 'Fear The Walking Dead') and Douglas Petrie ('CSI: Crime Scene Investigation',' 'Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,' 'American Horror Story'), along with Jeph Loeb ('Marvel’s Jessica Jones'), who also serves as Marvel's Head of Television. The entire second season of 'Daredevil' will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 18. The first season is available now. In addition to 'Daredevil,' Marvel and Netflix have also released 'Jessica Jones' and are developing series based on 'Luke Cage' and 'Iron Fist' as well. All four characters are set to team up in a crossover miniseries called 'The Defenders.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Michael Dougherty's 'Krampus' Creeping to Blu-ray[teaser]The truly terrifying and darkly comedic tale starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and David Koechner will arrive on Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Krampus' on Blu-ray on April 26. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Michael Dougherty and Co-Writers Todd Casey & Zach Shields; Krampus and His Minions – In this exclusive feature see how Krampus and his twisted underlings gave the visual-effects superstars at Peter Jackson's New Zealand-based Weta Workshop some creative and technical challenges. Viewers will have an insider look at how Krampus and his evil minions were created and executed; Practical Danger – Stunt Coordinator Rodney Cook walks viewers through how the film's thrilling stunts were done live on set while facing challenges with the creatures, children and set design; Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design – Filming almost entirely on sound stages in the middle of summer in New Zealand, the art department and special effects team had to pull out all of their tricks to create sets that were realistic, ready for stunts and practical effects, all while creating the look of a winter wonderland; Behind the Scenes at Weta Workshop: Krampus – Go behind-the-scenes at the world famous Weta Workshop to see how they brought the amazing Krampus creatures to life; Dougherty's Vision – In this featurette Director Michael Dougherty, along with the film's cast and crew, reveal how his approach informed the tone, pacing, humor and performances of Krampus; The Naughty Ones: Meet The Cast – At the center of this crazed story, filled with horrifying creatures and massive set pieces, are some of the funniest and most talented actors working today. This piece shines a light on the cast of Krampus as they share their experiences making this movie; Alternate Ending; Deleted Scenes; Extended Scenes; Gag Reel; and Galleries – Still Images from the set. You can find the latest specs for 'Krampus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Offers Limited Time Discount on Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD Support[teaser]The Fire TV streaming media player is now on sale. [/teaser] For a limited time, Amazon is offering a special discount on the Fire TV, Fire TV Gaming Edition, and Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle. Amazon Fire TV - Currently $85 (15% off). Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition - Currently $125 (11% off). Amazon Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle - Currently $110 (26% off). The Fire TV includes playback support for several 4K content platforms including Netflix, Amazon Video, and Prime Video, offering numerous Ultra HD titles like 'Transparent,' 'Better Call Saul,' 'American Hustle,' and 'Amazing Spiderman 2.' In addition, the device supports the more efficient HEVC video codec to deliver HD streams as well, resulting in higher quality 1080p streams that use less bandwidth. Under the hood, the new Fire TV is powered by a MediaTek 64-bit quad-core processor and a dedicated GPU, giving it 75% more processing power than the previous model. Finally, the player also includes Dolby Audio technology, Mayday customer support, Alexa integration, and a microSD card slot for up to 128GB of expandable storage. And for customers who want more gaming features, the Fire TV Gaming Edition includes a Fire TV, Game Controller, two games, and a 32 GB microSD card for expanded storage. Meanwhile, the Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle includes a Fire TV, an AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna (50-mile), and an AmazonBasics HDMI cable - 6 Feet. 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 Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Netflix Readies New German Supernatural Series 'Dark'[teaser]The streaming service is developing its first German original series. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the newest addition to its lineup of original shows. The upcoming series, 'Dark,' will be the streaming platform's first German production. The show is set to be directed by Baran bo Odar and written by Jantje Friese. "Dark is an incredible German story that will appeal to a global audience." said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix. "Bo and Jantje are creative talents that have developed great projects in both Berlin and Hollywood, and we are thrilled to be working with them on our first original series entirely authored, shot and produced in Germany." 'Dark' is set in a German town in present day where the disappearance of two young children exposes the double lives and fractured relationships among four families. In ten, hour-long episodes, the story takes on a supernatural twist that ties back to the same town in 1986. Director Baran bo Odar's last feature film, 'Who am I - No System is safe,' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014. The movie went on to become a box office success in Germany and won three German Movie Awards and the Bambi for "Best German Film." His upcoming film, 'Sleepless Night,' is set for release this year and will star Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, and Jamie Foxx. "We're very excited to shoot the first Netflix original series, made in Germany. To be part of the family that brought amazing shows like House of Cards and Bloodline to its audience is a huge honor." said Odar. "As Dark will be an ensemble mystery series, I especially look forward to discovering and working with new German talent. This will be a fantastic ride and I can’t wait to get started." Production on 'Dark' is expected to begin in 2016 and the show is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2017. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Norman Thaddeus Vane's 'Frightmare' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1983 horror flick will be making its way to Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome has revealed that 'Frightmare' will hit Blu-ray on March 29. Conrad Radzoff (Ferdy Mayne) was the biggest name in horror movies for decades until, one day, he died of a heart attack. Determined to celebrate his life, and death, the members of a local horror film society steal his freshly buried corpse and decide to host a party, in his honor, at their old and lavish mansion. Unaware that Radzoff's interest in horror extended beyond the silver screen and into the black arts, his corpse is soon re-animated and he begins exacting a bloody revenge against those who disturbed his final resting place. Slyly combining 80s slasher tropes with an insightful and self reflective look at the meaning of horror movies and death itself, Norman Thaddeus Vane's FRIGHTMARE (originally known as THE HORROR STAR) is a quick witted and suspenseful tribute to classic horror cinema. With captivating cinematography by Joel King (JUST BEFORE DAWN) and supporting performances from Jeffrey Combs (RE-ANIMATOR), Luca Bercovici and Leon Askin, FRIGHTMARE has been newly restored from its original camera negative and is coming to Blu-ray for the very first time! Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a new 2K restoration from the original 35mm negative and supplements will include: Video interview with cinematographer Joel King; Audio interview with director Norman Thaddeus Vane; Historical commentary with David DelValle and David Decoteau (RapidHeart.com); and Commentary with The Hysteria Continues & More! You can find the latest specs for 'Frightmare' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by:
