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Marc Lawrence's 'The Rewrite' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The rom-com is due out on Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing to release 'The Rewrite' on Blu-ray on March 31. Once upon a time, Keith Michaels (Hugh Grant) was an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing but bad debts and blank pages. So when his agent arranges a job as guest screenwriting professor at a remote university in upstate New York, a desperate Keith can't say no. Initially hoping to give minimal effort to actual teaching so he can focus on his next script, Keith unexpectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students lives, including Holly (Marisa Tomei), a single mom looking to start her own new chapter. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Rewrite' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Rupert Wyatt's 'The Gambler' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, and Jessica Lange will bet on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'The Gambler' on Blu-ray on April 28. Wahlberg stars as Jim Bennett, a brilliant professor leading a secret double life as a high-stakes gambler. When Jim is forced to borrow money from a notorious gangster, he places the lives of those he loves in mortal danger. With time running out, he must enter the criminal underworld and risk everything to keep from losing it all. Written for the screen by Academy Award-winner William Monahan (The Departed). The Blu-ray Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Mr. Self Destruct: Inside The Gambler; Dark Before Dawn: The Descent of The Gambler; Changing The Game: Adaptation; In The City: Locations; Dressing The Players: Costume Design; and Deleted/Extended Scenes. Also, for a limited time, the Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase will include an offer for $15 off sports tickets at Ticketmaster.com (U.S. only). The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Gambler' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Jeremy Garelick's 'The Wedding Ringer' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad will get hitched to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Wedding Ringer' on Blu-ray on April 28. Doug is a socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy, who provides flattering best men for guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding friendship. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Going to the Chapel of Love and Select Scenes Commentary with Director Jeremy Garelick and Josh Gad. Blu-ray exclusives include: 15 Deleted Scenes; Five Outtake Reels; Line-o-Rama (short collections of alternate shots of jokes on set); and go to Aloe Blaccs Can You Do This Music Video. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wedding Ringer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
CasaTunes Details New Multi-Room Audio Systems[teaser] Four new audio components have been revealed. [/teaser] CasaTunes has announced the launch of several new music systems. The lineup includes the CT-4+ System, CT-8+ System, CT-4S Streamer and CT-8S Streamer. "CasaTunes offers solutions for homes from as few as 3 wired rooms up to 24 wired rooms. All CasaTunes systems are expandable via CasaTunes' built-in wireless capability adding up to 10 additional wireless speakers and devices," said David Krinker, CEO of CasaTunes. "CasaTunes enables homeowners to not only switch between traditional music systems like CD players and tuners but also Internet based music and music stored on computers, tablets and smart phones." The CT-4+ System and CT-8+ System are both complete multi-room audio systems that include the server, audio streams and audio distribution switch. The CT-4+ System offers five internal streaming music players, one external input for a tuner or other external source, four analog stereo outputs, and one digital output. The CT-8+ has nine internal streaming players, two external inputs, eight analog outputs, and one digital output. Meanwhile, the CT-4S Streamer and CT-8S Streamer include the server and music streams for customers that want to add streaming music options to their existing audio distribution systems. The CT-4S Streamer includes five internal players, four analog streams and one digital stream. The CT-8S features nine internal players, eight analog streams and one digital stream. All four products feature 1TB of internal storage, support for music services like Pandora, Spotify, Grooveshark, and SiriusXM, and the ability to play music from a user's personal collection of iTunes or Windows Media music. The CT-4+ and CT-4S start at $1,495 and the CT-8+ and CT-8S start at $1,995. All are available now from CasaTunes. Sources: CasaTunes, TWICEPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 05:45 PM PDT by: -
Dolby & DTS Propose Object-Based Audio Systems for ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Standard[teaser]The ATSC is reviewing different audio proposals from several companies. [/teaser] The Advanced Television Systems Committee has announced plans to evaluate three separate audio system proposals for its next generation ATSC 3.0 television broadcast standard, including technology with support for both channel-based and object-based mixing. The competing audio systems are being developed by Dolby, DTS, and an alliance between Fraunhaufer, Qualcomm and Technicolor. "ATSC 3.0 audio testing is expected to be the first in the world to examine immersive audio for a next-generation broadcast television standard. Immersive audio functionality enables high spatial resolution in sound source localization in azimuth, elevation and distance, and provides an increased sense of sound envelopment throughout the listening area," Richer explained. Dolby's system relies on the Dolby AC-4 next-generation emission codec. Meanwhile, DTS's proposal is based on the upcoming DTS:X object-based audio codec. Finally, Fraunhofer, Qualcomm and Technicolor's proposed audio system is called MPEG-H Audio which includes support for sound scene based technology in combination with audio objects. All of the proposed standards will also offer "personalization" enhancements like dialogue control, the use of alternate audio tracks, assistive audio services, other-language dialogue, special commentary, and music and effects. Likewise, the ATSC 3.0 audio system will support options for the normalization of content loudness and contouring of dynamic range. All three audio system proposals will be tested this summer and a final ATSC 3.0 audio system standard is expected to be chosen in the fall. Sources: ATSC, TWICEPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Thunderbirds: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The classic complete 1960s adventure series is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Thunderbirds: The Compete Series' on Blu-ray on June 9. The SUPERMARIONATION cult television classic leaps into the stratosphere of fun and excitement with Thunderbirds: The Complete Series! Operating from a top-secret island base in the year 2065, the team at International Rescue- intrepid Jeff Tracy and his valiant sons Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, and Adam- engage in a never-ending humanitarian crusade to protect the innocent. Traveling via land, sea, air, and space in their fantastically advanced vehicles, the Tracys take on the most impossible of missions with courage, honor…and their greatest strength of all: the power of family. The crown jewel of Gerry Anderson's visionary creative oeuvre, Thunderbirds promises audiences both young and young-at-heart an outstanding showcase of thrills, action, and adventure-with no strings attached (okay, maybe some strings.) Blast off with the team at International Rescue in 5…4…3…2…1... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Launching Thunderbirds Documentary and Vintage Thunderbirds Publicity Brochure (BD-ROM). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Thunderbirds: The Compete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Joe Giannone's 'Madman' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1982 cult classic is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome says 'Madman' will hit Blu-ray on May 12. Years ago, Madman Marz violently murdered his family only to escape into the woods before his execution could be completed. Legend has it that anyone who calls his name can summon him back to continue his bloody rampage. But teenage Richie, away at camp, doesn't believe the old legend and calls his name. As night falls, strange things start happening at at camp and soon Madman Marz is back, axe in hand, to finish the killing spree he started decades ago. One of the true classics of 80's slasher cinema, Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents MADMAN on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored in 4K from the camera negative! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Legend Lives: 91 minute documentary on the Making of Madman; Cast/Crew interviews; TV Spots and Original Theatrical Trailer; and Commentary track by The Hysteria Continues! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Madman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
William Wesley's 'Scarecrows' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1988 horror flick will scare up Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Scarecrows' for Blu-ray on June 2. Five people heist the Camp Pendleton payroll, kidnap a pilot and his daughter, who are forced to fly them to Mexico. Enroute a double cross has one of the thieves parachute with the loot into an abandoned graveyard surrounded by strange scarecrows. Two of the team jump after their loot and their former partner. Everything happens during the course of one very dark night... Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Scarecrows' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Mario Van Peebles' 'Red Sky' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The action-thriller soars to Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media Group is set to release 'Red Sky' on Blu-ray on March 10. While performing routine surveillance over hostile territory in Iraq, two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Butch Masters (Cam Gigandet) and Tom Craig (Shane West), are ordered to embark on a bombing mission. After confirming authorization, they complete the attack, which, unbeknownst to them, is actually on friendlies. Resulting in the death of an American soldier and, to their shock, with no record of authorization to be found, both pilots are dishonorably discharged. Years later, Navy intelligence offers Masters a chance to clear his name by completing one last mission—to quietly destroy a weapon of mass destruction on foreign soil. Accepting the task, he recruits retired pilots from the old team, but Craig is nowhere to be found. Once there, things go horribly wrong and Masters discovers his one-time ally and fellow soldier is now serving the enemy. With time running out, he must lead his rogue squadron to victory in order to restore his honor and to save millions of innocent lives. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Sky' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to $300 off a Dolby Atmos Receiver, Roku Player, Projector, and Soundbar![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering discounts on select home theater products! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on a Denon Dolby Atmos receiver, a Polk soundbar, an Epson projector, and a Roku 3 streaming player. Denon AVR-X4100W 7.2 Network A/V Receiver with Dolby Atmos - Currently $1,199 (20% off). Epson Home Cinema 2000 1080p Projector - Currently $550 (27% off). Roku 3 Streaming Media Player - Currently $77 (23% off). Polk Audio Omni SB1 Wireless Sound Bar System - Currently $600 (14% 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 Mon Mar 9, 2015 at 05:45 PM PDT by:
