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'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic crime comedy starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin is getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on February 23. Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is a tough ex-cop turned bounty hunter. Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin) is a sensitive accountant who embezzled $15 million from the Mob, gave it to charity and then jumped bail. Jack's in for a cool $100,000 if he can deliver The Duke from New York to L.A. on time. And alive. Sounds like just another Midnight Run (a piece of cake in bounty hunter slang), but it turns into a cross-country chase. The FBI is after The Duke to testify - the Mob is after him for revenge - and Walsh is after him to just shut up. If someone else doesn't do the job, the two unlikely partners may end up killing each other. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 20, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Countdown to Black Friday HD Gear Deals: Up to 54% off 1080p Projectors![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select projectors! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Countdown to Black Friday Deals Week promotion, Amazon is running a special sale on select HD projectors from BenQ, Acer, and Optoma. Optoma HD26 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $599 (54% off). Optoma HD141X 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $549 (54% off). Optoma HD37 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $949 (53% off). BenQ W1070 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $673 (39% off). BenQ HT1085ST 1080p 3D Short Throw DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $899 (31% off). Acer H7550ST 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $680 (32% 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 Black Friday sales and special promotions!Posted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 03:15 PM PST by: -
High-Def Digest's Thanksgiving Survival GuideIt happens every year, the last Thursday of November, the grand holiday known to most as Thanksgiving. It's a day for the three "F's" - Food, Football, and Family. While spending time with family is usually a good thing, sometimes it can be a bit... stressful - or even downright irritating. [teaser]The delicious food and home-baked pies with heaping sides of mashed potatoes help, but after awhile, a little family time can get to be a bit too much to handle. In order to maintain your sanity, you're going to need to escape to a good movie. But not just any movie will do. [/teaser]You want a film that's entertaining, but not one that's entertaining to everyone - just some people - after all you don't want to be a total recluse on this busy day but you don't want the entire crowd to join in on. We've worked up a list of 15 great movies to help you get through the family craziness of Thanksgiving family! Die Hard 2: Die Harder Why 'Die Hard 2' you may be asking? Why not 'Die Hard?' While the first 'Die Hard' is a holiday action classic, it's also extremely popular with most folks, and it could draw a lot of extra viewers - that's why you put on 'Die Hard 2.' It's not as popular as the first film, most people consider it an inferior rehash of the original so they'll be less inclined to watch it with you. It's still a heck of a lot of fun - where else are you going to see John McClane get ejected out of an exploding cargo jet, fight the rogue army division aligned to a Latin-American dictator, and get in a fight on the wing of a jetliner with William Sadler? Only in 'Die Hard 2: Die Harder!' The Special Effects Collection With titles like 'Son of Kong,' 'Mighty Joe Young,' 'The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms,' and 'Them!' to choose from, you've got the makings of some great movie watching. The best part about this set is that these movies are wildly entertaining and should help boost your metabolism just enough to make room for more pie. Also, these movies aren't the ones everyone loves to watch and at the same time are kid-friendly enough that most little ones running around the house shouldn't have a problem sitting down to some giant gorillas, an ancient lizard destroying a city, or a hoard of mutant ants devouring people! Dumb & Dumber When you're hanging out with family, things can occasionally get a bit tense - even when folks are digging into their second helping of mashed potatoes and gravy. When things get heavy, you need a good, dumb laugh. Specifically, you need the silly laughs that only the original 'Dumb & Dumber' can provide. It's still a hilarious movie, whose humor wasn't wounded by a tragic prequel or an inferior sequel. On top of that, it also offers the right kind of humor that doesn't quite appeal to everyone, so you should get a little peace and quite while you're laughing your head off. Moonraker James Bond is popular in virtually every home, so you need to be careful with which one you chose. Not everyone enjoys the Roger Moore films, and even then, not everyone loves 'Moonraker', but we think it's the perfect movie to watch on a day that is already loaded with indulgences. Why not watch Jaws get a girlfriend in a movie with a climatic laser battle in space? 'Moonraker' is solid cheesy fun that you should get a kick out of while limiting the chances for an expanding audience gathering around you and crowding out your fun. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Nothing helps the natural digestive processes quite like watching one of the best westerns ever made. On top of that, this movie is nice and long and provides you ample time to make some space for a second helping of whatever was served during your holiday get together. Even better, if you happen to drift off into a food coma, chances are it will still be going when you wake up. It's also such a good movie that if anyone is watching it with you, they probably won't mind you going back to where you passed out so you don't miss any of the numerous amazing moments this movie has to offer. The 7th Voyage of Sinbad This Ray Harryhausen adventure classic features some eye-popping visual effects work from the stop-motion master as well as a fun and entertaining flick. What's nice about this one is that not everyone in the house will love it. Shocking as it may seem, this movie just isn't their ideal source of entertainment making it the perfect pick for when you need to decide if you're going for another helping of turkey. It also has an amazing Bernard Herrmann score that should get the blood pumping and help you digest. Aliens At times, having the family over for Thanksgiving can feel a bit like an infestation. You love these people to death, but after awhile, you just need to come up for air. James Cameron's hit follow-up to 'Alien' provides the perfect thematically appropriate entertainment opportunity. Sure some folks might give you the side eye for putting on something that isn't kid-friendly, but then again, there are plenty who wouldn't mind watching Ripley climb into that power-loader. It's a crowd-pleaser that's not quite for everyone in the crowd. Road House Pain don't hurt, but Holiday Stress sure can, that's why this Patrick Swayze dude flick can provide you the perfect opportunity to balance out the day. Some are going to watch the Detroit Lions, others can start quoting one of the best movies ever committed to celluloid. It offers over the top performances, bad music, cheesy dialogue, and it makes for the perfect eating game. Every time Swayze says something philosophical or quippy, take a bite of mashed potatoes. Just be careful not to over do it more than you already have! Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie A true Thanksgiving tradition, the MST3k Turkey Day marathon is a great way to spend a day of eating entirely too much food. Sometimes family can get in the way of this particular piece of holiday cheer - some people just don't have a sense of humor. That's why 'Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie' is a great way to check out for a bit, and still get to enjoy the captives of the S.O.L. as they endure another terrible movie. Also, you can learn who the cool members of your family are real quick by seeing who watches this one with you and laughs. Rudy Thanksgiving is also a big day known for football. If you're a longtime Lions fan like me, you know there's a chance this game can go south fast. If or when that happens and you still need a football fix, 'Rudy' is a great substitute. Sure it's college ball, but hey, can you think of another movie out there that has the power to make a room full of grown men cry? This Blu-ray is a great way to slowly burn those ingested calories and still enjoy the spirit of the holiday. Commando If the annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game isn't going well, 'Commando' provides the perfect opportunity to ramp of the necessary testosterone quota for the day. For a rough and tough explosion-filled Schwarzenegger movie that features the Austrian Oak mowing down an entire private army single-handedly, it's actually not that violent, so if you're the fun aunt or uncle who want to expose your siblings' kids to something they're perhaps not normally allowed to see, this one isn't a bad choice! On top of telling goofy jokes at the kids' table, you can be the cool one who showed the little ones 'Commando!' Just swear them to secrecy before you hit "play" on the Blu-ray player. Forbidden Planet Part of Thanksgiving for me was watching the classic sci-fi movies that a local TV station would air every year. My favorite was this particular Leslie Nielsen classic. It's fun for all ages even though not everyone will love it. If someone ever questions why you would be watching this film, just remind them you're watching a great work of art! Add in the incredible visual effects and creepy music and you've pulled out a great movie that all of the cool people in your home should enjoy, but only the cool people. The Last of the Mohicans This Michael Mann action adventure classic is a great one to watch as the desert to your Thanksgiving dinner. It's got action, it's got romance, it's got a great score so it appeals to most people but not quite everyone. Plus virtually the entire cast spends the movie running around the woods or rowing a boat - so when you're thinking about adding ice cream to your pumpkin pie, you can pretend you're working out so the calories don't count towards your day's quota. Spaceballs 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' are incredibly popular franchises that a lot of people visiting your home may be all too willing to sit down and watch right beside you. That's where 'Spaceballs' is a bit of a savior. This hilarious movie offers you the chance to get your sci-fi fix while ensuring that not everyone visiting will sit down to watch this one. it's also one of those movies that some of the youngsters - but not all - will be able to enjoy too! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Perhaps the single greatest Thanksgiving movie ever made, 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' features Steve Martin and the late, wonderful John Candy as two men eager to get home in time to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their families. They start out irritating each other but end up becoming best friends. It's the perfect movie to round up as many guests in your home as you can for a viewing because it serves as the perfect reminder to why we endure the holiday every year. So before your friends and loved ones are about to put on their coats and make the long slow trek home, make sure you close out the evening with this classic piece of family comedy. We here at High-Def Digest wish each and every one of you the very best this holiday season. May your Thanksgiving dinner be bountiful, may your company be friendly, and may your movie-watching be joyful!Posted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM PST by: -
There's 'No Way Out' for Kevin Costner on Blu-ray[teaser]Roger Donaldson's 1987 action-thriller co-starring Gene Hackman and Sean Young arrives on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'No Way Out' on Blu-ray on February 16. Imagine being a hunter leading highly trained bloodhounds in pursuit of a killer...and the trail leads directly to you! Starring Academy-Award winners Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman, No Way Out is "a mesmerizing look at Washington power" (The Hollywood Reporter. Capturing a well-deserved four stars from critic Roger Ebert, this "taut [and] stylish" (Newsweek) thriller is fast-paced and powerful - "a perfect nailbiter" (Variety)! In a fit of rage, Secretary of Defense David Brice (Hackman) murders his mistress. To keep a lid on the scandal, Brice's loyal aide (Will Patton), creates the perfect cover-up: he "invents" a more enticing killer - a Russian spy - and then enlists naval commander Tom Farrell (Costner) to find him. But as a chilling twist of fate would have it, Farrell also has a strong commection to the victim...and now all the clues he's been hired to uncover are leading straight to him! In a desperate race against time, Farrell's search for the killer is not only a matter of national security, but also a matter of saving his own hide. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'No Way Out' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Camille Delamarre's 'The Transporter Refueled' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The action-thriller starring Ed Skrein being delivered to Blu-ray in December has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The Transporter Refueled' on Blu-ray on December 8. Frank Martin, played by newcomer Ed Skrein, a former special-ops mercenary, is now living a less perilous life- or so he thinks- as an independent agent contracted to transport classified packages for questionable people. When Frank's father (Ray Stevenson), pays him a visit in the south of France, their father-son bonding weekend soon takes a turn for the worst when Frank is engaged by the cunning femme-fatale, Anna (Loan Chabanol), and her three seductive sidekicks on a mission to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. Frank must use his covert expertise and knowledge of fast cars, fast driving and fast women in an attempt to outrun a sinister Russian kingpin, and worse than that, they are thrust into a dangerous game of chess with a team of gorgeous women looking for revenge. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Frank Martin: The Reluctant Hero; The Coeur Brise: Les Femmes of Refueled; and Rocketing from 0-60. You can find the latest specs for 'The Transporter Refueled' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Day: 'Friends: The Complete Series' $59.99 at Amazon[teaser]Smelly cat... smelly cat... Today's Deal of the Day is every episode of the classic sitcom on Blu-ray![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Friends: The Complete Series' for $59.99 (79% off the suggested retail price). The ultimate collector set features over 110 hours of content (90 hours of features and 20 hours of bonus content). All 236 original broadcast episodes (released for the 1st time in the US) Highly Collectible Premium Packaging Lenticular Box Cover Hard-cover book that holds 21 discs 32-page episode guide with content from the Warner Bros. archives. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 08:58 AM PST by: -
Michael Almereyda's 'Experimenter' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The dramatic biography of social psychologist Stanley Milgram is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'Experimenter' on Blu-ray on January 5. Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram (Peter Sarsgaard) designs a psychology experiment that remains relevant to this day, in which people think they're delivering painful electric shocks to an affable stranger (Jim Gaffigan) strapped into a chair in another room. Disregarding his pleas for mercy, the majority of subjects do not stop the experiment, administering what they think are near-fatal electric shocks, simply because they've been told to. With Nazi Adolf Eichmann's trial airing in living rooms across America, Milgram's exploration of authority and conformity strikes a nerve in popular culture and the scientific community. Celebrated in some circles, he is also accused of being a deceptive, manipulative monster. His wife Sasha (Winona Ryder) anchors him through it all. 'Experimenter' invites us inside Milgram's whirring mind in this bracing portrait of a brilliant man whose conscience and creative spirit continue to be resonant, poignant, and inspirational. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Experimenter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Pray for Death' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 80s action flick will seek vengeance on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Pray for Death' for Blu-ray on February 23. In 'Pray for Death,' martial arts legend Sho Kosugi (Enter the Ninja, Ninja 3: The Domination) stars as a family man driven to exact vigilante justice ninja style! Japanese Restauranteur Akira (Kosugi) has taken his wife and two boys to the United States in search of a better life. But their slice of the American Dream is quickly soured when they fall foul of a group of vicious jewellery thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys, they didn't count on Akira being a secret black ninja. The samurai sword of vengeance falls swift and hard in this classic slice of 80s ninja action from director Gordon Hessler (Scream and Scream Again, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad), culminating in an action-packed showdown with a bodycount worthy of Commando. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Brand new interview with star Sho Kosugi; Archive interview and Ninjitsu demonstration with Kosugi from the film s New York premiere; Original Theatrical Trailer; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin; and The first pressing also includes a collector's booklet featuring an extract from Sho Kosugi s upcoming biography. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pray for Death' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Klipsch Details Groove Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker, MSRP Set at $149[teaser]A new portable speaker model has been announced. [/teaser] Klipsch has revealed the latest addition to its audio lineup. The Klipsch Groove Portable Bluetooth speaker offers big sound in a compact design. "This is the first product in an excitingly large line up of wireless speakers that Klipsch will introduce over the next several years. The Klipsch Groove is a solution for people that want quality audio on the go as technology advances and content is consumed in different formats," notes Steve Jain, VP and GM of Digital, Streaming and Portable Audio Solutions at Klipsch. The speaker measures just over 5-inches wide by 4-inches high and 2-inches deep, and features one 3-inch, full-range high-output driver and two 2-inch side-firing oval-shaped passive bass radiators. In addition, the device is rated for 10 watts of digital power and includes a rechargeable Lithium battery that delivers up to eight hours of playback. Bluetooth connectivity and a 3.5mm input are integrated as well. Finally, the speaker is IPX4-certified for splash resistance. Klipsch's Groove Portable Bluetooth speaker is now available for a suggested retail price of $149. More speakers in the series will released in 2016. Source: KlipschPosted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 03:15 PM PST by: -
F. Gary Gray's Docudrama 'Straight Outta Compton' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed film heads to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Straight Outta Compton' on Blu-ray on January 19. With an 89% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and hailed by critics as, "an electrifying piece of hip-hop history that speaks urgently to right now," (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), Straight Outta Compton bowed as the box office's biggest R-rated August opening of all time and biggest musical biopic ever, grossing $60 million during its opening weekend and generating over $200 million worldwide to date. Following the rise of the world's most notorious group, Straight Outta Compton features breakout stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), Jason Mitchell (the late Eazy-E), Neil Brown, Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) as members of N.W.A. and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti (HBO's John Adams) as the group's manager. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: N.W.A. The Origins: N.W.A. was a group that changed history. Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, and many others talk about their start in the 80's and where it all began; Impact: An exploration of the impact N.W.A. and specifically their breakout album that changed everything; Director's Journey: Utilizing a large amount of stand up interviews, we follow F. Gary Gray through the streets of Compton as he brings together the story of the founders of gangsta rap; The Streets - Filming in Compton: Take a look through the lens of Director F. Gary Gray as he perfected the authentic feeling of what it was like to walk the streets of Compton; N.W.A Performs in Detroit: We go behind the scenes of what this performance meant to the original members of N.W.A. as they saw their lyrics spark controversy against the corruption of the police in Los Angeles, as well as the thoughts of the actors performing the song on stage for the movie; and Feature Commentary with director/producer F. Gary Gray. Blu-ray exclusives include: Deleted Scenes; Becoming N.W.A.: An in-depth look at how the producers and F. Gary Gray tackled the challenging task of casting these larger than life creators of gangster rap; and Never Before Seen Performance. You can find the latest specs for 'Straight Outta Compton' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 01:00 PM PST by:
