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William Castle's 'I Saw What You Did' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1965 thriller starring Joan Crawford, John Ireland, and Leif Ericson is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'I Saw What You Did' will be available on Blu-ray on May 17. A simple prank call turns into a night of person-to-person terror in I Saw What You Did, a movie that dials up the suspense. Teenagers Libby and Kit have found a new way to entertain themselves: by calling up random strangers and tormenting them with a warning: "I saw what you did, and I know who you are." But when a man who has recently murdered his wife becomes their latest victim, the tables are quickly turned…and this wrong number may mean that their number is up. Joan Crawford (What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?, Trog) and John Ireland are among the stars in this chiller produced and directed by the legendary Master of the Macabre, William Castle (House on Haunted Hill, The Tingler, Strait-Jacket). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'I Saw What You Did' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17.Posted Fri Feb 5, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Sebastian Schipper's Acclaimed 'Victoria' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The winner of the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for Cinematography at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival will make its Blu-ray debut in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Adopt Films and Kino Lorber will be releasing 'Victoria' on Blu-ray on March 8. Laia Costa and Frederick Lau star in breakout performances, winning awards for Best Performance by a Leading Actress and Actor, respectively, at the German Film Awards. This groundbreaking and technically daring indie hit and festival success -- ambitiously shot in a single take -- tells the story of a young woman, alone in Berlin, who meets a group of local men at a nightclub, and finds herself involved in a pulse-pounding, exciting thrill-ride that quickly spirals dangerously out of control. Hailed by critics for its bold and audacious stylistic approach, Victoria is the fourth film by acclaimed German director Sebastian Schipper, whose previous films include Sometime in August and A Friend of Mine. In addition to the Silver Bear, Victoria won the Prize of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas, and Reader Jury of the "Berliner Morgenpost" Awards at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival, six awards including Outstanding Feature Film and Best Direction at the German Film Awards, and Festival Award for Best International Film at the San Diego Film Festival, among numerous other awards and nominations at international film festivals. This film is not a movie; it's not about a bank robbery. It is a bank robbery. "Victoria" was shot in one single take. Two hours and eighteen minutes. No cuts. No CGI. No cheap tricks. No expensive ones, either. Just one shot. Victoria, a young woman from Madrid, meets for local Berliners outside a nightclub. Sonne and his friends promise to show her a good time and the real side of the city. But these lads have gotten themselves into hot water: they owe someone a dangerous favor that requires repaying that evening. As Victoria's flirtation with Sonne deepens into something more, he convinces her to come along for the ride. And later, when things become more ominous and possibly lethally dangerous for Sonne, she insists on coming along. As the night takes on an ever more menacing character, what started out as a good time quickly spirals out of control. As dawn approaches, Victoria and Sonne address the inevitable; it's all or nothing and they abandon themselves to a heart-stopping race into the depths of hell. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Victoria' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 5, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Super Bowl Gear Deals: Up to 53% Off Projectors & 4K Ultra HD TVs[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select projectors and TVs just in time for the big game! [/teaser] In preparation for Super Bowl 50, Amazon is running a special sale on select projectors and Ultra HD TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, Epson, Optoma, and BenQ. Ultra HD TVs LG Electronics 55UF6800 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - Currently $898 (47% off). Sony XBR65X850C 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV - Currently $1,998 (43% off). Samsung UN55JS8500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV - Currently $1,698 (43% off). Sony XBR55X900C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV - Currently $1,498 (40% off). Samsung UN60JS7000 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - Currently $1,398 (33% off). Projectors Optoma HD37 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $949 (53% off). BenQ W1070 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $699 (36% off). BenQ HT2050 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $799 (33% off). BenQ HT3050 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $999 (29% off). Sony VPLHW40ES 1080p 3D SXRD Projector - Currently $1,998 (20% off). Epson Home Cinema 3000 1080p 3D Projector - Currently $1,099 (15% off). Epson Home Cinema 1440 1080p Projector - Currently $1,499 (12% off). Full Review Here! 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 4, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
Amazon Brings Spotify Premium Support to Echo Smart Speaker[teaser]The voice controlled speaker now offers native Spotify support. [/teaser] Amazon has announced the arrival of Spotify premium integration for their Echo smart speaker. US subscribers can now listen to their music directly through the device. "We're extremely pleased that Spotify Premium subscribers can now listen to their favorite music on Amazon Echo," said Ian Geller, Global Head of Hardware at Spotify. "Creating innovative experiences is core to our mission. We know our users will love controlling music with their voice at home." With Spotify Premium on the Amazon Echo, users can simply ask Alexa to play any playlist, artist, genre and more from Spotify’s catalog. Beyond Spotify, Echo can also play music from Amazon Music, Prime Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and TuneIn. The speaker is an always-on device that uses Wi-Fi to connect to the cloud through Amazon Web Services. After waking Echo with the wake word "Alexa," the speaker provides similar functionality to Siri or Ok Google on Apple and Android devices, allowing customers to ask for information, music, news, weather, and more. Likewise, thanks to its cloud integration, Echo actually adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal preferences over time. The speaker features Far-field voice recognition that uses seven microphones to pick up a customer's commands. A 2.5-inch woofer and a 2-inch tweeter are integrated as well, offering 360° omni-directional audio. The Amazon Echo is now available for $180. Spotify Premium currently costs $10 per month and new users can receive a 30-day free trial. Customers without a premium account can also stream Spotify music to the Echo from their Bluetooth mobile devices. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Bruce Malmuth's 'Nighthawks' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1981 crime thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, and Rutger Hauer is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Nighthawks' on Blu-ray on May 3. Sylvester Stallone and Rutger Hauer star in this riveting story of suspense and intrigue that starts in London, continues in Paris and reaches its chilling conclusion on the streets of New York. When Europe's most feared terrorist (Hauer – The Hitcher) explosively announces his presence in Manhattan, two elite undercover cops (Stallone and Billy Dee Williams) are assigned to stop him before he strikes again. But the ruthless terrorist has other plans for the city - and the detectives. This edge-of-your-seat thriller, directed by Bruce Malmuth (Hard to Kill), also stars Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), Persis Khambatta (Star Trek: The Motion Picture), Nigel Davenport (The Island of Dr. Moreau) and Joe Spinell (Maniac). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Nighthawks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Academy Award winner William Monahan's 'Mojave' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac stars in his most intensely evil role in this riveting thriller arriving on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Mojave' on Blu-ray on June 26. Mojave is a classic, cerebral thriller about a brilliant artist, Thomas (Garrett Hedlund), who attempts to escape his privileged existence by heading out to the desert, only to encounter homicidal, chameleon-like drifter Jack (Oscar Isaac). Their first encounter at a campfire sets up a nonstop, violent duel of physical and intellectual equals, a chase that moves from the spectacular vistas of the American desert to a noir Los Angeles, where Thomas's notoriety as an artist is revealed. Jack, for his part, continues to remake his own identity in relentless pursuit of his victim, culminating in a vortex of criminality and brutality as Thomas emerges as an equally dangerous opponent. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: A Doppelgänger and the Desert: Making Mojave; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Mojave' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
MPI Preps Misty Copeland Documentary 'A Ballerina's Tale' for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary about Misty Copeland is dancing toward Blu-ray in February. [/teaser]In an announcement to retailers, MPI is preparing 'A Ballerina's Tale' for Blu-ray on February 2. Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame outmoded ballet culture stereotypes and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, A Ballerina's Tale is a hugely inspirational and universal tale of perseverance. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Ballerina's Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
LG Set to Reveal G5 Smartphone on February 21[teaser]The new smartphone will be unveiled later this month. [/teaser] Through a series of teaser posts on Twitter, LG has announced plans to debut its G5 smartphone right before the Mobile World Congress kicks off in Spain. The new flagship Android handset will be introduced on February 21. Full details and specs for the G5 have not been revealed yet, but rumors indicate that the smartphone could feature a secondary screen, fingerprint reader, rear dual-lens camera, and Snapdragon 820 CPU. Likewise, the device could also include an all metal enclosure and an intriguing "accessory slot." To tease the big reveal, LG has tweeted a series of photos taken in NYC that all feature the number 5. In addition to LG, Samsung also recently teased plans to debut its new Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone on the same day. Mobile World Congress will be held in Barcelona, Spain from February 22-25. Sources: LG Mobile Twitter, Engadget, The VergePosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
'Macbeth' Starring Michael Fassbender Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Justin Kurzel's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic is heading to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Macbeth' for Blu-ray on March 8. From the producers of The King's Speech comes the story of a fearless Scottish General, Macbeth (Academy Award© Nominee Michael Fassbender), whose ambitious wife (Academy Award © Winner Marion Cotillard*) urges him to use wicked means to gain power of the throne. A thrilling interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, Macbeth is a dramatic re-imagining of the realities of war-torn times and a tale of all-consuming passion and ambition. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Q&A with Michael Fassbender and "Making Macbeth" featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Macbeth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Séura Readies 84-inch Storm Ultra Bright 4K UHD Outdoor TV[teaser]A new outdoor TV model has been revealed. [/teaser] Séura has detailed the latest addition to its Storm Ultra Bright flagship outdoor TV lineup. The new Ultra HD model is 84-inches and is designed for use in the sunlight and all weather conditions. "We're always looking for ways to deliver better solutions for our customers," said Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO and co-founder of Séura. "Our new 84-inch Storm Ultra Bright offers stunning 4K UHD resolution, superior weather resistance, and cinematic scale for an unforgettable outdoor viewing experience." The 84-inch Storm Ultra Bright is geared toward outdoor use where other large screen options like a projector are not practical due to lighting concerns. The Ultra HD display is capable of producing an ultra bright 600-nit picture and uses a proprietary anti-glare screen coating. Likewise, the large-screen TV measures just 3.7 inches in depth and has been designed to be impervious to rain and snow with support for operating in temperatures ranging from -22 degrees to 140 degrees. Séura's 84-inch Storm Ultra Bright 4K TV is expected to start shipping in summer 2016 for a suggested list price of $19,499. In addition, the company is also releasing an 84-inch Séura Storm model ($14,999) that is designed for outdoor shaded use at that same time. Source: SéuraPosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 10:15 AM PST by:
