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Alan Rickman Unleashes 'A Little Chaos' on Blu-ray[teaser]The romantic drama starring Rickman and Kate Winslet is headed for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is prepping 'A Little Chaos' for Blu-ray on August 4. Madame Sabine De Barra (Kate Winslet) is an unlikely candidate for the landscape architect of the still-to-be-completed palace of Versailles. She has little time for the classical ordered designs of the man who hires her; the famous architect Le Notre (Matthias Schoenaerts). However, as she works on her creation, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Le Notre and forced to negotiate the perilous rivalries and intricate etiquette of the court of King Louis XIV (Alan Rickman). But Sabine is made of strong stuff; her honesty and compassionate nature help to overcome both the challenges of her newfound popularity, and an unspeakable tragedy from her past, to win the favour of the Sun King and the heart of Le Notre. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'A Little Chaos' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 8, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
David Lam's 'Z Storm' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Chinese thriller heads to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA will be releasing 'Z Storm' on Blu-ray on August 18. A scandal that shocked a nation: the biggest financial scam in Hong Kong's history, with all seven million citizens its unknowing victims. Chief Officer Luk (Louis Koo) of anti-corruption force ICAC has set a trap, but the web of greed, power, sex, and deception he uncovers reaches the highest levels of power in his own government- and beyond. Also starring Michael Wong, Gordon Lam and Dada Chen, the firestorm ignited by Operation Z Storm exposes a network of shadow agencies and puppet masters of power, connected through a global underworld. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include interviews and a making-of featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Z Storm' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 8, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 50% off Receivers, Sound Systems & Roku Sticks![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select gear items! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on home audio gear from Denon and Bose, and a Roku streaming stick. Denon AVR-S700W 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver - Currently $249 (50% off) Deal of the Day. Denon AVR-S500BT 5.2 Channel AV Receiver - Currently $209 (30% off). Bose SoundTouch Stereo Wi-Fi Music System - Currently $893 (26% off). Roku 3500XB Streaming Stick (HDMI) (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $30 (40% 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 Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 06:30 PM PDT by: -
Get Ready for Super 'Prime Day' Deals Next Week[teaser]Amazon's 20th birthday is next week and Prime members can expect even more Blu-ray deals than Black Friday. [/teaser] On Wednesday, July 15, Amazon will be turning 20 and to celebrate the occasion the mega online retailer will be launching 'Prime Day' -- a global shopping event that will dwarf Black Friday. The deals will be available exclusively for Prime members in the U.S., U.K., Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada and Austria beginning at midnight with new offers as often as every 10 minutes. Prime members can also enjoy unlimited fast and the free shipping. “Prime Day is a one-day only event filled with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members around the globe. Members tell us every day how much they love Prime and we will keep making it better,” said Greg Greeley, Vice President Amazon Prime. “If you’re not already a Prime member, you’ll want to join so you don’t miss out on one of the biggest deals extravaganzas in the world.” Amazon Prime is an annual membership program for $99 a year that offers customers unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 20 million items across all categories, unlimited Free Same-Day Delivery on more than a million items in 14 metro areas, unlimited streaming of tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes, more than one million songs, more than one thousand playlists and hundreds of stations with Prime Music, early access to select Lightning Deals all year long, free secure, unlimited photo storage in Amazon Cloud Drive with Prime Photos and access to more than 800,000 books to borrow with the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library. In addition, Prime members in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Dallas, Manhattan, Miami, and London receive one and two hour delivery on a selection of tens of thousands of everyday essentials with the dedicated Prime Now mobile app. Not a Prime member? To participate in Prime Day, Amazon customers can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime at amazon.com/primeday.Posted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Little House On The Prairie: Season Six' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The sixth season of the pioneering family series is headed for Blu-ray in a few weeks. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Little House On The Prairie: Season Six' for Blu-ray on July 14. When Almanzo Wilder and his sister Eliza Jane move to Walnut Grove in the sixth season of this cherished series, life will never be the same for Laura Ingalls. Fully restored and remastered, all 24 uncut episodes shine with quality picture and sound, bringing new excitement to memorable moments like Mary’s stagecoach accident, Albert’s challenging adoption, Nels’ reunion with his circus sideshow sister, Laura and Mary’s captivity by escaped convicts, the fatal fire at the school for the blind, Almanzo’s unrequited marriage proposal to Laura and countless more must-see moments! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Little House Phenomenon - Part Six: A Lasting Legacy. You can find the latest specs for 'A Little Chaos' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Showtime Launches Standalone Streaming Service Through Apple Devices, Roku, Hulu & PlayStation Vue[teaser]The Showtime streaming platform is now live. [/teaser] Showtime has officially launched it standalone streaming service. The app is now available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Roku players, Roku TVs, and through the PlayStation Vue internet TV service for $11 per month. In addition, Hulu users can also subscribe to the service for an additional $9 per month. The Showtime standalone OTT platform allows users to subscribe to Showtime streaming without the need for a traditional cable or satellite contract, giving cord-cutting customers access to live feeds, on-demand content, and all of the network's popular movies and shows, including 'Homeland,' 'Shameless,' and 'Penny Dreadful.' The launch comes just in time for the July 12 season premieres of 'Masters of Sex' and 'Ray Donovan.' New customers who subscribe to Showtime streaming through Apple, Roku, PlayStation Vue and Hulu will be given a free 30-day trial. The platform is now poised to compete with HBO's standalone service, HBO Now, which currently costs $15 per month. Source: ShowtimePosted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
PBS Announces 'Masterpiece: Indian Summers' Blu-ray[teaser]The British series will arrive on Blu-ray in October, and you can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Masterpiece: Indian Summers' for Blu-ray on October 13. Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, the drama tells the rich and explosive story of the decline of the British Empire and the birth of modern India, from both sides of the experience. But at the heart of the story lie the implications and ramifications of the tangled web of passions, rivalries and clashes that define the lives of those brought together in this summer which will change everything. It's the summer of 1932. India dreams of Independence, but the British are clinging to power. In the foothills of the Himalayas stands Simla; a little England where every summer the British power-brokers of this nation are posted to govern during the summer months. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Masterpiece: Indian Summers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Carlos Rivero's 'Dead Retribution' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The supernatural crime thriller will rise to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Greenway Entertainment will be releasing 'Dead Retribution' on Blu-ray on September 1. What happens when a recently deceased detective returns from the dead to solve his own murder? When detective Seamus Kilpatrick is killed in the line of duty, he is returned to the living to bring his killer and all those involved, to justice! Mystery and intrigue abound in this supernatural thriller set in the Deep South.... Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Retribution' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko's Curse' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The horror series is now available for pre-order.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Shriek Show is preparing 'Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko's Curse' for Blu-ray on September 22. 'Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko's Curse' is a six-episode series about a team of paranormal investigators who probe and explore the dark occult fringes of reality. The trio consists of Tsukiko, a mysterious Japanese girl and highly sensitive psychic; Parsons, a skeptical science-based researcher with an obsession for debunking the paranormal and Fortune, a free spirit and new-age mystic with just enough science to keep her grounded. Together they encounter vampires, ghosts, demons, shape-shifters and other entities known and unknown. Each episode will feature strange, eccentric characters, eerie atmospherics and an unsettling mix of horror, gore and eroticism. The show will concoct a frightful brew of J-Horror and Reality horror thrills. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $25.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko's Curse' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 7, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 58% off Ultra HD and 1080p TVs![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select displays! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on televisions from Sharp and Samsung. Samsung UN55HU9000 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $1,695 (58% off). Samsung UN55JS8500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $1,998 (33% off). Sharp LC55UB30U 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,000 (23% off). Sharp LC-43LE653U 43-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $377 (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 Mon Jul 6, 2015 at 07:00 PM PDT by:
