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John D. Lamond's 'Felicity' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1978 cult film will be heading to Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin says 'Felicity' will arrive on Blu-ray on March 29. She ain't mama's little girl no more! The luscious Glory Annen stars as Felicity Robinson, a sheltered teen who surrenders herself to a world of bold adventure. From her pleasure at an all-girl school in England to hungers in the exotic underground of Hong Kong, Felicity finds herself ultimately delighted. Model Joni Flynn co-stars in this notorious odyssey that defined a generation of young men... and quite a few women, too! Severin Films is proud to present Felicity, fully restored in HD for the first time ever, featuring hours of incredible extras including two complete feature films from the personal vaults of writer/director John D. Lamond. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Bonus Feature Film: ABCs of Love & Sex... Australia Style; Bonus Feature Film: Australia After Dark; Audio Commentary on Felicity With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Star Glory Annen; Audio Commentary on ABCs With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Not Quite Hollywood Director Mark Hartley; Audio Commentary on AAD With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Not Quite; Hollywood Director Mark Hartley; Not Quite Hollywood Out-takes with Actress Glory Annen, Director John D. Lamond, and Cinematographer Garry Wapshott; and John Lamond Trailer Reel. You can find the latest specs for 'Felicity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The boxed set of four films is planned for Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group will be releasing 'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' on Blu-ray on May 17. Mouth Agape (1974) - When cancer strikes the mother of the family in this French film, everyone in the family expresses a previously invisible caring and tolerance of the others. The father has always been a bit of a drunk, and is forever chasing younger women. Despite that, he and his wife care for each other, and he tends attentively to her in her last days while remaining unchanged in character. The son and daughter-in-law, whose marriage is somewhat sterile, have similarly penetrating interactions with the dying mother. Cast: Nathalie Baye, Philippe Leotard. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Graduate First (1978) - In a town in northern France, teenagers sitting for the baccalaureate await the fateful date with anxiety tempered with indifference. The past year has been the scene of their conflicts with adults and teachers alike who consider the exam as the highway to employment. The disillusioned teenagers see it more as the dead-end street to unemployment. Cast: Sabine Haudepin, Philippe Marlaud, Annick Alane, and Michel Caron. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Loulou (1980) - One evening Nelly meets Loulou, a down-and-out young man. After her husband kicks her out, she goes off to live with Loulou. She is soon with child, but Loulou doesn't change his wayward life, spending time with his pals and pulling off small-time robberies. Deeply hurt by his attitude, Nelly decides not to keep the baby. Isabelle Huppert, Gérard Depardieu, Guy Marchand, Humbert Baln, Bernard Tronczyk, Christian Boucher, and Frédérique Cerbonnet. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Love Exists (2007) - A certainty runs through Maurice Pialat's cinema: whatever is lived, spoken, invented or destroyed in real life will probably find its echo in a film one day. Beginning with these fictional reverberations, we sketched the self-portrait of a director who never forgot what it was to be a child, and was as uncompromising as one when it came to defining what love meant to him. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 62% off Speakers & Soundbars[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select home audio gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on speakers and soundbars from Monoprice, Definitive Technology, Fluance, Samsung, KEF, Polk, Sharper Image, and BOHM. Monoprice 108247 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System - Currently $95 (62% off). Definitive Technology Incline Audiophile Desktop System - Currently $199 (50% off). Sharper Image Bluetooth Streaming 2.1 Speakers - Currently $50 (50% off). Polk Audio 255C-RT In-wall / In-ceiling Center Channel Speaker - Currently $190 (46% off). KEF Q100B Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Currently $300 (45% off). BÖHM B2 Premium 60-Watt 40" inch Sound Bar - Currently $99 (42% off). Fluance Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System Model AVHTB - Currently $200 (33% off). Fluance Dynamic Home Theater Surround Sound 5 Speaker System Model AV5HTB - Currently $200 (33% off). Samsung HW-J6000 Curved 6.1 Channel Soundbar (2015 Model) - Currently $398 (20% 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 Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Acer Details Liquid Jade 2 Smartphone with AMOLED Display & DTS Headphone:X[teaser]The company's new flagship smartphone has been unveiled. [/teaser] At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Acer has revealed the latest addition to their Android mobile lineup. The Liquid Jade 2 is designed for a superior multimedia experience. The smartphone features a 5.5 inch Full HD 1080p AMOLED display with support for 100 percent of the NTSC color gamut and Zero Air Gap technology for improved readability under the sun. In addition, the device incorporates the Award-winning Liquid Jade design language with a sleek and slim profile, a curved back cover that fits comfortably in the hand, and a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass screen. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB ROM. In addition, users can access up to 1TB of hybrid storage, which combines local storage with cloud storage on select models. A 21MP rear camera with PDAF (phase-detection autofocus), dual-LED flash, and 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video recording is integrated as well, along with an 8MP front camera with an 84-degree wide angle and a "Pause N Shoot" selfie mode. Likewise, a "Professional Camera Mode" offers advanced adjustments for white balance, ISO, EV, and focus. The Liquid Jade 2 also includes support for high-resolution audio, and offers DTS Headphone:X and DTS Play-Fi technology. DTS Heaphone:X can simulate an immersive 11.1 surround sound experience with any pair of headphones. Meanwhile, DTS Play:Fi allows users to stream audio from any app or any file in lossless quality over Wi-Fi to one or more Play-Fi-enabled speakers and components. Finally, LTE Cat.6 and 802.11ac dual-band MIMO wireless connectivity are included as well. Pricing and availability have not been detailed yet. The Liquid Jade 2 will now serve as the successor to the previously released Liquid Jade Z. Source: AcerPosted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 12:56 PM PST by: -
Blu-ray Will 'Remember' this May[teaser]Atom Egoyan's thriller starring Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, and Dean Norris is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early press announcement, Lionsgate will be bringing 'Remember' to Blu-ray on May 3. 'Remember' is the suspense-filled story of Zev (Christopher Plummer), an Auschwitz survivor who discovers that the Nazi guard who murdered his family some seventy years ago is living in America under an assumed identity. With the aid of a friend (Martin Landau), Zev sets out on a gripping journey that tests both his will and his fading memory as it brings him closer to the retribution he seeks. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Atom Egoyan, Producer Robert Lantos & Writer Benjamin August; "Performances to Remember" Featurette; and "A Tapestry of Evil: Remembering the Past" Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Remember' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Top Gun: 30th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook)' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 30th anniversary edition of Tony Scott's classic film gets encased in Steelbook packaging this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Top Gun: 30th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook)' on Blu-ray on May 3. The story of an elite group of pilots competing to be the best in their class and earn the title of “Top Gun” captured the imagination of moviegoers upon its release on May 16, 1986, ultimately earning a worldwide box office of over $350 million. Tom Cruise is superb as the cocky but talented pilot Maverick and Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches him a few things you can’t learn in a classroom. Featuring a sensational soundtrack with unforgettable songs including Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” and Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone”, the film also stars Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature Steelbook packaging and will include: Commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Tony Scott, co-screenwriter Jack Epps, Jr. and naval experts; Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun; Multi-Angle Storyboards with optional commentary by Tony Scott; Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun; Music Videos; TV Spots; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Survival Training Featurette; and Tom Cruise Interviews. You can find the latest specs for 'Top Gun: 30th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Frank Tashlin's 'Susan Slept Here' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1954 film starring Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Anne Francis will arrive on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive has revealed 'Susan Slept Here' will hit Blu-ray on April 19. Screenwriter Mark Christopher gets a Christmas present that isn't on his Santa list: a 17-year-old delinquent named Susan, deposited in his bachelor pad by a cop pal who doesn't want to see the kid spend Christmas behind bars. Touched by Susan's plight, Mark decides there's only one way to keep her out of juvie: marry her in name only and get an annulment when she comes of age. But after a Vegas elopement, Susan isn't so sure she wants to be the ex-Mrs. Christopher. Dick Powell (in his last film role before devoting himself to a hugely successful TV career) and Debbie Reynolds play the (maybe) mismatched couple in a big-hearted romantic comedy from animator-turned-director Frank Tashlin that makes merry use of its Yuletide setting. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Do the Arctic Shake!" Sing-Along; That's Funny! The Movie's Best Jokes & One-liners; and Arctic Challenge Trivia Game. You can find the latest specs for 'Susan Slept Here' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Norm of the North' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated film featuring the voices of Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, and Bill Nighy will cool off Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Norm of the North' will hit Blu-ray on April 19. Life can be a real bear—just ask Norm, a polar bear with unusual talents and a heart as big as the great outdoors. When he hears that human homes are going to be built in his Arctic backyard, Norm comes to the rescue. With a team of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm heads to the concrete jungle of New York City on a freewheeling, fun-filled mission to stop the madness and save the Arctic. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Do the Arctic Shake!" Sing-Along; That's Funny! The Movie's Best Jokes & One-liners; and Arctic Challenge Trivia Game. You can find the latest specs for 'Norm of the North' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Reveals Xperia X Series Smartphones with Curved Glass Displays[teaser]Three new smartphone models have been unveiled. [/teaser] At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony has detailed the latest additions to its smartphone lineup. The new Xperia X Series consists of the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA. "Sony Mobile will continue to create increasingly personalized and intelligent products and services that empower you to do more, and live more creatively than ever. Our products and services will connect you to each other and become essential and beloved parts of your lives." said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications. "With our continued passion for technology, we will keep adding new and exciting features to evolve our smartphones. At the same time, we want to change how you access information and interact with friends and family in a closer, natural and more meaningful way." The Xperia X features a 5 inch Full HD 1080p TRILUMINOS curved display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 64-bit processor. A 23 MP rear camera with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus and a 13 MP front camera for low-light selfies are integrated as well. Meanwhile, the Xperia X Performance also features the same display and camera specs, but upgrades the CPU to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 64-bit processor. Finally, the Xperia XA features a 5 inch 720p HD curved display with Mobile BRAVIA engine 2. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6755, 64 bit Octa Core processor. A 13 MP rear camera with Hybrid Autofocus and an 8 MP front camera for low-light selfies are integrated as well. In addition, all three models incorporate Sony's smart battery management to deliver up to two days of battery life. Pricing has not been detailed yet, but Sony's new Xperia X Series smartphones will be available in White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold and Rose Gold in summer 2016. Source: SonyPosted Tue Feb 23, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
The Truth Is Out There: 'The X-Files: Event Series' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The brand-new Season 10 of the acclaimed series is up for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The X-Files: Event Series' for Blu-ray later this year. The six episode miniseries brings back David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as paranormal investigators Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The X-Files: Event Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 23, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
