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'Assassination' from South Korean Blockbuster Filmmaker Choi Dong-hoon Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The colonial espionage drama starring Gianna Jung (The Berlin File) and Lee Jung-jae (New World) will target Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA will be releasing 'Assassination' on Blu-ray on December 1. Snipers. Marksmen. Hired Guns. Double Agents. A group of exiled rebels are planning a hit on an Army Commander in Japanese-occupied Korea, but the only killer for the job is in prison. Now, the Resistance must devise a jailbreak, escape a hitman...and discover which of them is a traitor. 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 'Assassination' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 27, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to $70 off Amazon Fire Tablets![teaser]Amazon is offering discounts on its Fire tablets! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running a special sale on select Fire HD and HDX tablets. Kindle Fire HDX 8.9", HDX Display, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE, 64 GB - Includes Special Offers (Previous Generation - 3rd) - Currently $480 ($70 off). Fire HDX 8.9, 8.9" HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 64 GB - Includes Special Offers - Currently $430 ($50 off). Kindle Fire HDX 7", HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 64 GB (Previous Generation - 3rd) - Currently $255 ($40 off). Kindle Fire HDX 8.9", HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB - Includes Special Offers (Previous Generation - 3rd) - Currently $330 ($20 off). Fire HD 7, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers - Currently $130 ($10 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 Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 07:30 PM PDT by: -
Entertainment Weekly Marks 25th Anniversary with LG OLED Displays[teaser]The entertainment news source celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lounge full of LG OLED TVs. [/teaser] To help celebrate the publication's 25th anniversary, Entertainment Weekly held its first EW Fest over the weekend. The event was presented by LG and highlighted the manufacturer's lineup of OLED televisions. "Game-changing technologies from LG are enriching and shaping the way consumers enjoy home entertainment, so we jumped at the chance to bring our revolutionary OLED TVs to the epicenter of entertainment at EW Fest," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG OLED delivers perfect blacks, along with intense, life-like colors, giving EW Fest attendees the opportunity to experience iconic shows of yesteryear and today on this entirely new category of television." At the event, VIP guests were given access to a special LG OLED TV Living Room full of OLED displays. Attendees were able to watch celebrity interviews, highlights of EW’s greatest moments over the past 25 years, and a wide array of custom content. Likewise, there were also screenings for 'The Expanse,' 'Idiotsitter,' 'Lucifer,' and 'Ash vs Evil Dead.' LG's current HD and Ultra HD OLED TV lineup includes: EF9500 Series: Flat OLED 4K Ultra HD TVs with HDR (Streaming & External) · 55-inch class 55EF9500 (New net price – $2,999) - Price move from $5,499 to $3,999, and a $1,000 instant rebate. · 65-inch class 65EF9500 (New net price – $4,999) - Price move from $6,999 to $5,999, and a $1,000 instant rebate. EG9600: Art Slim Curved OLED 4K TVs with HDR (Streaming) · 55-inch class 55EG9600 (New net price – $2,999) - Price move from $5,499 to $3,999 and a $1000 instant rebate. · 65-inch class 65EG9600 (New net price – $4,999) - Price move from $6,999 to $5,999 and a $1000 instant rebate. 55EG9100: Full HD Curved OLED TV · New 55-inch class 55EG9100 (Net price – $1,999) - Priced at $2,499, with an instant rebate of $500, starting week of Oct. 18. 55EC9300: Full HD Curved OLED TV · Current 55-inch class 55EC9300 is now available at the record-low price of $1,799 while supplies last. Source: LGPosted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The new collector's set featuring all of Marvel's phase two films is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders and only at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' on Blu-ray this holiday season, and now the date has been set for December 8. The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark Tattoo from Marvel’s Iron Man 3, and much more! Contents includes: Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) PLUS a Top-Secret Bonus Disc and more! New bonus features include: From Here To Infinity: Phases 2 & 3 Of The M.C.U. - Journey back through Marvel’s Phase 2 films, from its launch in Iron Man 3 through its fulfillment in Ant-Man, to see how individual characters grow and change, how their relationships with each other evolve over time, and how the universe itself expands with each story. Listen to filmmakers discuss the first set of Phase 3 films– Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, Marvel’s Doctor Strange, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – and discover there are no limits to the adventure! Phase 2 Tag Scenes: A Making-Of - Learn the story behind the post-credit sequence in Marvel’s Phase 1 and 2 movies, and explore how the scenes connect and unify the far-flung characters and worlds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $249.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8.Posted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Edward Zwick's 'Pawn Sacrifice' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The chess-themed drama starring Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber and Peter Sarsgaard will checkmate Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Pawn Sacrifice' on Blu-ray on December 22. American chess legend Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) and Soviet Grandmaster Boris Spassky (Liev Schreiber) enthrall the world with their intense battle of wills and strategy during the 1972 World Chess Championship. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Bobby Fischer, the Cold War and the Match of the Century. You can find the latest specs for 'Pawn Sacrifice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Maya Forbes' 'Infinitely Polar Bear' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The film festival favorite starring Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo arrives on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Infinitely Polar Bear' on Blu-ray on January 5. While most fathers spend their days at work, Cam (Mark Ruffalo) is more likely to be found working on one of his many half-completed projects. As he recovers from a manic breakdown, his wife Maggie (Zoe Saldana) enrolls in an out-of-state graduate school program in the hopes of building a better life for her family. Cam agrees to become the primary caregiver for his spirited young daughters and quickly finds himself in over his head. Based on a true story, Infinitely Polar Bear is a touching and entertaining portrait of the many unexpected ways in which parents and children save each other. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary with Mark Ruffalo, Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarsky; and Los Angeles Film Festival Q&A with cast and filmmakers. You can find the latest specs for 'Infinitely Polar Bear' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Week: 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Black Maria Limited Edition' $39.99 at Amazon[teaser]Celebrate Halloween in style this year with the ultimate Collector's Edition of Tobe Hooper's horror classic on Blu-ray![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Black Maria Limited Edition' for $39.99 (60% off the suggested retail price). A tale of five 20-somethings whose free-spirited road trip becomes a terrifying descent into madness. When they find themselves isolated in a rural Texas community, they fall into the clutches of a monstrous clan of Texas cannibals and find themselves being whittled away by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. This set includes a Leatherface apron, mini poster, and loads of supplements and comes housed inside cattle truck packaging. Click here to order this set today and this offer is available from now through November 1.Posted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 08:55 AM PDT by: -
Josh Forbes' 'Contracted: Phase II' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The horror sequel will infect Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing to release 'Contracted: Phase II' on Blu-ray on January 12. Picking up immediately after the events of the first film, this riveting sequel follows Riley (Matt Mercer, Contracted), now infected and running out of time, as he attempts to find out more about the virus and its mysterious host. As he digs deeper into its origins, Riley attracts the attention of a detective (Marianna Palka, Good Dick) who doubts his innocence, and BJ (Morgan Peter Brown, Absentia), who holds the key to the virus – and perhaps the destruction of mankind as we know it – leading to a blood-soaked finale you have to see to believe. Hang on to your barf bags, buckle up, and get ready for the genre ride of the year! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Contracted: Phase II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.Posted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Better Look Out! 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' Are Coming![teaser]Israel Luna's comedy thriller will take a stab at Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass will be releasing 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' on Blu-ray on November 13. When the innocent and likable Bubbles Cliquot (Krystal Summers) shows up for her nightly stage performance with a black eye, her transgender friends suspect foul play from her latest boy toy. In order to move on, Bubbles joins her friends on a triple date with charming boys. But it just so happens the blind date is set up by the transphobic creep who gave Bubbles her shiner. After luring them into an abandoned warehouse, the attacker and his two beefy minions unleash all their hatred on the unsuspecting ladies, leaving them banged and bruised, but not broken. After waking up from her coma, Bubbles enlists the aid of her friends to bring her enemies to gory justice. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $12.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 52% off Home Audio Products, Including Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Receiver[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select audio gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on receivers, speakers, and subwoofers from Denon, VIZIO, Polk, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. Denon AVR-X3200W 7.2-Channel Receiver with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X - Currently $799 (20% off) Marantz AV7702 Audio Video Preamp/Processor with Dolby Atmos - Currently $1,199 (40% off). VIZIO S2121w-D0 2.1 Sound Stand - Currently $120 (52% off). Polk Audio T15 Bookshelf Speakers - Currently $70 (30% off). Definitive Technology ProSub 800 - Currently $299 (25% off). Definitive Technology ProSub 1000 - Currently $374 (25% off). Definitive Technology SC4000 Subwoofer - Currently $599 (25% off). Definitive Technology SC6000 Subwoofer - Currently $749 (25% off). Polk Audio Omni SB1 Wireless Sound Bar - Currently $550 (21% 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 Fri Oct 23, 2015 at 05:30 PM PDT by:
