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'The Brain That Wouldn't Die' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1962 film will arrive on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'The Brain That Wouldn't Die' for Blu-ray on December 22. Medical science leaps light years into the future in this "great, absurd movie" (The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film) that explores the strange world of transplants, cloning and mutant regeneration. Strangely relevant in today's ethically challenged world, this presents a truly psycho-surgery case and is "one of the great sci-fi sleaze classics" (Starlog). When Dr. Bill Cortner loses his sweetheart, Jan, in a car accident, he refuses to give up hope for her life. Scooping up her decapitated head, he brings it back to the lab for resuscitation. But keeping her head alive is one thing – finding her a new body is quite another. So while the mad doctor is out looking for spare parts, she's stuck at home going out of her mind – literally! And nothing will stop her from getting revenge on the man who is keeping her as a trophy girlfriend! You can find the latest specs for 'The Brain That Wouldn't Die' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 22.Posted Mon Sep 21, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Tyler Shields' 'Final Girl' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Abigail Breslin and Wes Bentley is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Nasser is preparing 'Final Girl' for Blu-ray on October 6. A psychological thriller about a beautiful teen girl new to town who is lured out to the woods by a group of senior boys to be the victim in their final initiation. Taught by her trainer, William, to be a lethal weapon, she turns the hunters into the hunted with a level of perversity far beyond anything they could have ever imagined. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Final Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 21, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 53% off 4K Ultra HD TVs![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select 4K TVs! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on Ultra HD TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, and Sharp. Sharp LC-60UD27U 60-Inch Aquos 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,500 (53% off). Samsung UN55JS9000 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $2,498 (38% off). LG 65UF9500 65-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $2,798 (38% off). LG 65UF7700 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,898 (37% off). Sony XBR55X850C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $1,498 (32% off). Samsung UN65JU7100 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $2,298 (23% off). Sony XBR75X940C 75-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $6,998 (13% off). As always, 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 Sat Sep 19, 2015 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
The Six-Hour Spike Miniseries 'Tut' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The televised drama starring Avan Jogia as Tutankhamun and Ben Kingsley as his trusted adviser is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Tut' on Blu-ray on October 6. Tut is a larger-than-life, action-packed TV event that tells the astounding saga of one of history's most extraordinary rulers, Tutankhamun, his rise to power, and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory. The historical drama also stars Sibylla Deen, Alexander Siddig, Kylie Bunbury, Peter Gadiot, Iddo Goldberg and Nonso Anozie. The two-disc set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Costumes of Tut, History Revealed, and Unmasking the Legend: The Making of Tut. You can find the latest specs for 'Tut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Class Begins for Blu-ray at 'Zombie High'[teaser]The 1987 horror comedy will shamble to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Zombie High' for Blu-ray on December 15. The incredible story of a hard-working student and the warped way of life that made her go wacky! Virginia Madsen (Candyman, Sideways) and Richard Cox (Cruising) star in this humorous thriller about the bizarre happenings that occur in a prestigious boarding school. It seems to Andrea Miller (Madsen) that the upper-classmen act like robots. They're the perfect students – dedicated, involved and loyal. Their clothes are perfectly pressed and their hair is perfectly styled. It seems that the teachers have something to do with this ingratiating behavior. And when Andrea, the new kid at school, sees her friends turning into clones, she starts to suspect the worst. The film features a great supporting cast including Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks, Ray Donovan), Scott Coffey (Mullholland Drive, Lost Highway) and Paul Feig, who would go on to create the TV series Freaks And Geeks and direct such films as Spy, Bridsmaids and the 2016 remake of Ghostbusters. You can find the latest specs for 'Zombie High' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 15.Posted Fri Sep 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Horror Flick 'Nocturna' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The vampire thriller will flash its fangs on Blu-ray in October. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Alchemy is preparing 'Nocturna (2015)' for Blu-ray on October 6. It's Christmastime in New Orleans and children are mysteriously disappearing, stolen from their homes, taken off the street, dozens have vanished without trace. Detective Harry Ganat and his partner Roy Cody have found a young girl in the home of a murdered swamper and she leads them to the den of her captors...the Molderos, a group of merciless vampires who feed on the blood of children. The detectives lives are spared by a troika of ancient vampires; Brisbane, Dimitri and Lydia are all seductive creatures who despise the Molderos as well. In exchange for protecting the detectives from their new enemies, the trio of 'friendly' vampires offer them a deal to find the hidden lair of their mutual enemies and their lives will be spared and the other stolen children will be returned to them unharmed. But finding and killing the Molderos is not going to be easy, Harry soon finds himself questioned by the police, hunted by the Molderos at night and caught in a deadly love triangle between Lydia and her ancient master, Brisbane. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nocturna' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Home Alone: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Kevin McCallister will return to Blu-ray in October.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Home Alone: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on October 6. Celebrate 25 years of holiday hijinks and hilarity with the ultimate Home Alone Collection including all 5 movies together for the first time! Start with the original blockbuster hit comedy starring Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister an adorable eight-year-old determined to defend his house against burglars using an outrageous array of ingenious booby traps. Then gather the whole family for a fun-filled Home Alone marathon with 4 side-splitting sequels packed with even more techo-gadgets, awesome ambushes and crime-stopping wizardry! Includes all 5 films together for first time!Home Alone on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HDHome Alone 2: Lost in New York on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HDHome Alone 3 on DVDHome Alone: Taking Back the House on DVDHome Alone: The Holiday Heist on DVD Full specs have not been announced yet, but 'Home Alone' will feature a 4K restoration. Supplements will include more than 2 hours of special features, collectible ornament, fake spider, Battle Plan and Wanted posters all in a limited-edition paint can package! Suggested list price for Blu-ray set is $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Home Alone: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 18, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Introduces New 7-Inch Fire Tablet for Just $50![teaser]The new budget tablet offers advanced features. [/teaser] Amazon has detailed a new addition to its tablet lineup. The Fire tablet ($50) is a low cost tablet with premium performance. "Today, we're taking another step in our mission to deliver premium products at non-premium prices," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. "The all-new Fire features a quad-core processor, is incredibly durable, and is backed by the Amazon content ecosystem, the new Amazon Underground, and Amazon customer service with Mayday Screen Sharing. Fire sets a new bar for what customers should expect from a low cost tablet." The Fire features a 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024x600 and 171ppi. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Quad-Core 1.3 GHz CPU with 1 GB of RAM. A 2MP rear camera and a VGA front camera are integrated as well. In addition, the tablet includes 8GB of internal storage and offers up to seven hours of battery life. Finally, the tablet uses the new Fire OS 5 "Bellini" and includes Amazon Underground support for "a one-of-a-kind app store experience where over $10,000 in apps, games and even in-app items are actually free—including extra lives, unlocked levels, unlimited add-on packs, and more." Amazon's Fire tablet ($50) is now available for pre-order, and is also available as a buy five, get one free six-pack for $249.95. The device will start shipping on September 30. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Sep 17, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Readies New Fire HD 8 & Fire HD 10 Tablets, Prices Start at $150[teaser]The latest Fire HD tablets have been detailed. [/teaser] Amazon Fire OS 5 “Bellini,” has revealed the newest additions to its Fire HD tablet lineup. The Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 are designed for entertainment in mind with the latest Fire OS 5 and access to over 38 million movies, TV shows, songs, books, magazines, Android apps and games, and more. "Fire HD combines an incredibly thin and light design with powerful performance to deliver the best entertainment experience available on a tablet," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. "A beautiful widescreen HD display, fast quad-core processor, expandable storage, Fire OS 5, exclusive features, and the Amazon content ecosystem of more than 38 million movies, TV shows, songs, books, apps, and games." The Fire HD 8 features an 8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x800 and 189ppi. Meanwhile, the Fire HD 10 features a 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x800 and 149ppi. Under the hood, both tablets are powered by a MediaTek Quad-Core CPU (2 @ 1.5 GHz + 2 @ 1.2 GHz) and 1 GB of RAM. A 5MP rear camera and a 720p front camera are included as well. In addition, the tablets feature stereo speakers with Dolby audio technology, up to eight hours of battery life, and thin designs that measure just 7.7mm thick. Finally, the new Fire HD models are the first tablets to include Amazon Underground, "a one-of-a-kind app store experience where over $10,000 in apps, games, and even in-app items are actually free -- including extra lives, unlocked levels, unlimited add-on packs, and more." The Fire HD 8 is now available for pre-order with prices starting at $150. The Fire HD 10 is now available for pre-order as well, with prices starting at $230. Both models will begin shipping on September 30. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Sep 17, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Reveals New Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD Support & Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote[teaser]The latest Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models have been unveiled. [/teaser] Amazon has announced the newest editions of its popular Fire TV and Fire TV Stick devices. The upgraded Fire TV model ($100) now includes 4K Ultra HD video support, while the updated Fire TV Stick ($50) now includes a Voice Remote. Both Fire devices offer access to a growing collection of media services like Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO NOW, Hulu, WatchESPN, SHOWTIME ANYTIME, Sling TV, STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, NBC News, Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, Vevo, Plex, A&E, YouTube.com, and more. "The team has packed an incredible amount of technology and innovation into a tiny package," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. "The new Fire TV includes 4K support, more processing power, Alexa integration, the largest selection, and exclusive features—for less than $100. The new Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote brings voice search and Alexa integration for less than $50. These are powerful devices at incredible prices." The new 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 and 5x the processing power of the latest generation Roku, and 8x the processing power of Chromecast. 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. Meanwhile, the company is also releasing a new Fire TV Stick model with an included Voice Remote. With the remote, customers can now speak the name of a movie, TV show, actor, director, or genre and get instant search results. Likewise, the voice remote also offers Alexa support, allowing users to ask for info related to weather, sports scores, traffic, music, and more. The new Fire TV ($100) is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping on October 5. The new Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote ($50) is also now available for pre-order and will begin shipping on October 22. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Sep 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
