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'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]15 animated short films from the directors will hit Blu-ray in October. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Zeitgeist Films is preparing 'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' for Blu-ray on October 20. Since the late 1970s, identical twins Stephen and Timothy Quay have been creating their unique blend of puppetry and stop-motion animation, and have, in the process, spawned an enormous cult following. The Quays display a passion for detail, a breathtaking command of color and texture, and an uncanny use of focus and camera movement that make their films unique and instantly recognizable. Best known for their classic 1986 film Street Of Crocodiles which filmmaker Terry Gilliam selected as one of the ten best animated films of all time they are masters of miniaturization and on their tiny sets have created an unforgettable world, suggestive of a landscape of long-repressed childhood dreams. This new Blu-ray collection of fifteen of the Quays films allows us to see their work in all its astonishing detail and ravaged beauty. The collection also includes a remarkable new short film by Christopher Nolan a long-time fan of the Quays. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Six audio commentaries; New director-approved soundtrack for The Phantom Museum; and a 32-page booklet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 27, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Well Go USA Preps 'The Timber' Blu-ray for October[teaser]The western will hit Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'The Timber' for Blu-ray on October 6. 1898. Alaskan frontier. Two brothers, balanced on the knife's edge between foreclosure and salvation, head deep into the wilderness in an attempt to execute a warrant in hopes of saving their home. Torn from their family, they face harsh elements, crazed men, and death at every corner in pursuit of the outlaw, a twisted man who has turned the Yukon Territory into his own personal hell. 'The Timber' captures the mania, starvation, swindles, hardships, and dangers that were part of the late 19th century's historic rush for gold. This is a story of greed, betrayal, and redemption in a place where bloodshed was common and graves were carved in ice. Specs and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Anthony O'Brien; Behind the Scenes; and Interviews with Cast. You can find the latest specs for 'The Timber' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6.Posted Thu Aug 27, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 50% off LG OLED HD & Ultra HD TVs![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select OLED displays! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on OLED TVs from LG. With their OLED panels, these models offer superior black levels, contrast, and viewing angles over traditional LCD displays. LG 55EC9300 55-Inch 1080p 3D Curved OLED TV - Currently $1,998 (50% off). LG 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved OLED TV - Currently $3,998 (27% off). LG 65EG9600 65-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved OLED TV - Currently $5,998 (33% off). LG 65EC9700 65-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved OLED TV (2014 Model) - Currently $5,998 (50% 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 Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
LG Bolsters OLED 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup with Flat-Screen HDR Models, Prices Start at $5,499[teaser]The world's first flat-screen OLED Ultra HD TVs have been detailed. [/teaser] LG has announced several new additions to its growing OLED lineup. The upcoming EF9500 series will feature flat-screen designs and high dynamic range support. "OLED TV is not just a new TV – it’s an entirely new category of television that delivers what experts and consumers alike are hailing as the best picture ever," said William Cho, President and CEO, LG Electronics USA. "The introduction of LG's new flat OLED 4K TVs offers consumers more choices of OLED TVs at more competitive pricing and makes the definitive statement that OLED is here to stay." The EF9500 series will be available in 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes. The TVs feature a resolution of 3840x2160 and use OLED panels to produce superior contrast, black levels, and viewing angles over traditional LCD displays. In addition, the televisions will also incorporate support for high dynamic range content from streaming services and external sources. Likewise, the sets include LG's webOS 2.0 smart TV platform. The 65-inch 65EF9500 ($6,999) and 55-inch 55EF9500 ($5,499) will be available in September. Meanwhile, LG has also announced plans to show off two more OLED Ultra HD TV series at IFA 2015: the flat-screen 55EG9200 and curved-screen 55EG9100 with ultra slim 4.8mm designs. Pricing for those models has not been announced. Sources: LG 1, LG 2Posted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Details New Wireless Audio 360 Speakers, Prices Start at $199[teaser]The company will demo three new speakers at IFA 2015. [/teaser] Samsung has revealed the latest additions to its home audio lineup. The R5, R3 and R1 are all part of the manufacturer's Wireless Audio 360 Speaker collection. "With these additional models we are bringing a new kind of high quality sound to the market, with design that is simple, yet premium, and offers a more intuitive user interface," said Jurack Chae, Senior Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "The R5, R3 and R1 will help cement Samsung’s position as a world leader in home audio." All three models are omni-directional speakers with ring-radiator technology. In addition, the speakers include a new tap-and-swipe user interface that allows customers to adjust volume, playback, and music sources with a simple touch, tap or swipe on top of the device. Likewise, support for Samsung's updated Multiroom App for Android and iOS mobile products is integrated as well, letting users share music across Wi-Fi connected devices throughout the home. Finally, high-res music streaming through the Qobuz online music platform is available too. The Samsung R5, R3 and R1 will be available in the last quarter of 2015 with prices ranging from $199 to $399. Source: SamsungPosted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Extended Edition' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The third and final film in Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth epic will be getting its Extended Cut this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Extended Edition' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 3D: Extended Edition' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for November 17. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventure of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war. The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include over nine hours of supplements including Commentary with Peter Jackson, Director/Producer/Screenwriter and Philippa Boyens, Co-Producer/Screenwriter; The Appendices – The Appendices Parts XI and XII showcase a chronological history of the filming of The Battle of the Five Armies, documenting the work done on set chronologically through the three shooting blocks and in the world of its digital effects; and New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth – Part 3. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $35.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Extended Edition' and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 3D: Extended Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under November 17. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Fatih Akin's 'The Cut' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The film based on the Armenian genocide is planned for Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Strand Releasing will be releasing 'The Cut' on Blu-ray on January 19. 'The Cut' is Fatih Akin's epic drama about one man's journey through the Ottoman Empire after surviving the 1915 Armenian genocide. Deported from his home in Mardin, Nazareth (Tahar Rahim, A Prophet) moves onwards as a forced laborer. When he learns that his twin daughters may still be alive, his hope is revived and he travels to America, via Cuba, to find them. His search takes him from the Mesopotamian deserts and Havana to the barren and desolate prairies of North Dakota. On this odyssey, he encounters a range of very different people: angelic and kind-hearted characters, but also the devil incarnate. Fatih Akin on the cinematic and literary inspirations for 'The Cut': "Elia Kazan's America America (1963), certain aesthetics of the cinematography, as well as shooting the film in English and naturally the long voyage of the young man through the impoverished towns and villages on the way to Constantinople. I had Westerns in my mind to inspire me, The Searchers (1956) by John Ford, and also Homer's The Odyssey certainly was a reference for me: The journey of the hero who tries to return to his family." The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Fatih Akin's Environmental Documentary Polluting Paradise (2012, 98 Minutes); Original Theatrical Trailer and Other Strand Releasing Trailers; and and MORE to be announced... You can find the latest specs for 'The Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Pulse-pounding '4Got10' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The action thriller starring Johnny Messner, Dolph Lundgren, and Danny Trejo will target Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is set to release '4Got10' on Blu-ray on October 6. 4GOT10 begins as Brian Barns (Johnny Messner) wakes up in the desert wounded and surround by eight dead bodies, millions of dollars in cash and a van full of cocaine. Worse yet, he has no memory of who he is or how he got there. However, he soon learns that he is being hunted by a notorious drug lord (Danny Trejo), a DEA agent (Dolph Lundgren), and a corrupt Sherriff (Michael Paré), all of whom will stop at nothing to find him. On the run for his very life, Barns slowly finds out who he really is, but the more he remembers, the more deadly things become. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include behind-the-scenes featurettes and six deleted scenes. You can find the latest specs for '4Got10' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The City of Lost Children: 20th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The surreal French movie starring Ron Perlman is headed for Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The City of Lost Children: 20th Anniversary Edition' will be coming to Blu-ray sometime later this year. Surreal French film set on a futuristic oil rig, where a man, Krank, has aged prematurely, because he has lost the ability to dream. To reverse the ageing process he kidnaps children from the local harbour town so that he can steal their dreams. Cinematography by Darius Khondji (Se7en, Panic Room) and soundtrack by Angelo Badalamenti (Mulholland Drive). No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The City of Lost Children: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Aug 26, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Reveals AVENTAGE CX-A5100 Preamp with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X for $2,999[teaser]The company's latest preamp includes immersive audio tech. [/teaser] Yamaha has detailed the newest addition to its AVENTAGE product lineup. The CX-A5100 Preamp offers support for DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. "The CX-A5100 is a special piece for serious home theater fans, offering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as well as the bulletproof performance that our customers expect from Yamaha — especially from our flagship sound and build quality solutions," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV Division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "In addition, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast provide great accessibility and freedom, so music from mobile devices and networked sources can be enjoyed in multiple rooms in the house." The preamp features 11.2-channel support for up to 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio configurations. In addition, the device uses SABRE32 Ultra DACs with 192 kHz / 32-bit processing. Likewise, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, high-res audio playback, and 4K support with HDCP 2.2 compliancy are also included. Finally, MusicCast wireless multiroom audio compatibility is integrated as well. Yamaha's CX-A5100 is expected to start shipping in late August for a suggested retail price of $2,999. Source: YamahaPosted Tue Aug 25, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by:
