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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: JBL Studio 200 Series Speakers 27 Percent Off![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering a significant discount on JBL speakers! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running a limited time deal on JBL's Studio 200 Series speakers. JBL Studio 210 2-Way On-Wall Surround Loudspeaker (Pair) - Currently $280 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 220 4-Inch 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Pair) - Currently $240 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 230 6.5-Inch 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Pair) - Currently $320 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 225C Dual 4-Inch 2-Way Center Channel Loudspeaker - Currently $200 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 235C Dual 6.5-Inch 2-Way Center Channel Loudspeaker - Currently $304 (27 percent off). JBL Sub 250P 10-Inch 200-Watt Powered Subwoofer - Currently $360 (27 percent off). JBL Sub 260P 12-Inch 300-Watt Powered Subwoofer - Currently $480 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 270 6.5-Inch 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Currently $320 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 280 Dual 6.5-Inch 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Currently $400 (27 percent off). JBL Studio 290 Dual 8-Inch 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Currently $480 (27 percent 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 Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 05:15 PM PST by: -
Rotel Readies RSP-1582 7.1 Home Theater Surround Sound Processor for $3,499[teaser]The surround sound unit includes HDMI 2.0 connections and Bluetooth with aptX support. [/teaser] Rotel has announced the latest addition to its lineup of audio components. The upcoming RSP-1582 preamplifier/surround processor ($3,499) will join the currently available RSP-1572 ($2,199). The RSP-1582 is a 7.1 channel preamplifier/surround processor that features six 24-bit/192kHz Wolfson DACs and a 7-inch front-panel TFT color screen. Eight HDMI 2.0 inputs with 4K pass-through support and two HDMI 2.0 outputs are integrated as well. In addition, the unit includes support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs but does not offer Atmos or DTS:X support out of the box. With that said, an upgrade option for Atmos is planned for the future. Finally, the preamplifier also features Bluetooth with aptX connectivity and a USB input for 24-bit/192kHz audio from a PC. Rotel's RSP-1582 is expected to launch in March or April of this year. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
Tobe Hooper's 'Invaders from Mars' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1986 remake of the classic thriller is bound for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Invaders from Mars' for Blu-ray on April 7. Little David Gardner's starry-eyed dreams turn into an out-of-this-world nightmare when invaders from the red planet land in his backyard and unleash their hostilities on unsuspecting earthlings! Paralyzed with fear as the aliens take over the minds of his mother, father and even his classmates, David must somehow find a way to stop them- before they turn the whole human race into brain-dead zombies! Showcasing special effects from John Dykstra (Star Wars) and the creations of Stan Winston (Aliens), and starring Karen Black (House Of 1,000 Corpses), Hunter Carson (Paris, Texas), Timothy Bottoms (Rollercoaster), Louise Fletcher (Flowers In The Attic), James Karen (The Return Of The Living Dead) and Bud Cort (Harold And Maude), this thrilling remake is a must-own for horror fans. Specs and yet to be revealed, but supplements include: New audio commentary with director Tobe Hooper; The Martians Are Coming! - The Making of "Invaders from Mars", an all-new retrospective featuring interviews with director Tobe Hooper, actor Hunter Carson, special creature effects artists Alec Gillis and Gino Crognale, and composer Christopher Young; Theatrical Trailer/TV spot; Original Storyboards; Original Production Illustration Gallery with commentary from artist William Stout; And Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Invaders from Mars' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Toshiba Ends TV Development in North America, Licenses Business to Compal Electronics[teaser]The Japanese electronics manufacturer is ceasing TV production for the North American market. [/teaser] Toshiba has announced plans to end TV development and sales in North America. The company will now license its television business to Taiwan's Compal Electronics, Inc. Products from the new licensing deal are expected to start shipping for the North American market in March. In addition, Toshiba also plans to introduce similar licensing agreements for its TV brand in other territories as well, and the company hopes to have more agreements in place by April. This dramatic restructuring is due in part to difficult price competition and slow global market growth. Despite the end of TV manufacturing for North America and other markets, the company will continue its TV business in Japan. Sources: Toshiba via EngadgetPosted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Ridley Scott's 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Up For Pre-Order[teaser]The epic with a plague of eyeliner arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will bring 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on March 17. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Prometheus) comes the epic adventure "Exodus: Gods and Kings," the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state-of-the-art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. The Blu-ray (pre-order here) has a suggestion list price of $39.99 while the Blu-ray 3D (pre-order here) is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 17.Posted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Kate Barker-Froyland's 'Song One' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The film starring Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway is bound for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm will be releasing 'Song One' on Blu-ray on March 24. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn, New York's vibrant music scene, the "delicate drama" (Variety) is written and directed by first time filmmaker Kate Barker-Froyland and produced by Hathaway and Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs). Also starring Academy Award winner Mary Steenburgen (The Help) and Ben Rosenfield ("Boardwalk Empire"), Song One features original music composed by indie duo Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice, with live performances by a vast group of popular artists within the thriving New York music community, including Sharon Van Etten, The Felice Brothers, Paul Whitty, Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, Cass Dillon and Lola Kirke. Franny (Hathaway), a PhD candidate in anthropology, has not spoken to her brother Henry (Rosenfield), a struggling musician in Brooklyn, in six months because she strongly disagrees with his career choices. However, when she receives a phone call that Henry has been in a terrible accident leaving him in a coma, she returns home to her estranged family to mend the broken wounds. Unsure if Henry will ever wake up, Franny uses her brother's journal to indirectly try and understand his world. While learning more about her brother's life by visiting the local music hotspots he frequents, Franny finds love in the least likely place, a musician (Johnny Flynn). Bonus features include deleted scenes and a behind the scenes look at the recording of the soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Song One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Colin Eggleston's 1978 Horror 'Long Weekend' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Australian outback will have its revenge on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will be releasing 'Long Weekend' on Blu-ray on April 14. Attempting to resurrect their failing marriage, Peter (John Hargreaves, THE ODD ANGRY SHOT) and Marcia (Briony Behets) set out on a camping trip to a deserted stretch of the Australian coastline hoping a long weekend in the sunshine will help them patch their differences. They are a careless couple, littering the countryside with garbage, shooting guns and even driving away after wounding a kangaroo with their automobile. Their callous disregard for the environment soon becomes apparent when the animals start to seek vengeance. Marcia and Peter have proven themselves to be destroyers of nature. Will the animals allow them to leave or will they too be destroyed? From the writer of ROAD GAMES and RAZORBACK comes this spooky little gem (Premiere Magazine), presented in a high-definition transfer from original vault materials with a re-mastered DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround soundtrack created by Synapse Films. Bonus features include: Audio Commentary from Producer Richard Brennan and Cinematographer Vincent Monton; Motion Still Gallery Featuring an Audio Interview with Actor John Hargreaves; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Long Weekend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 30, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Home Theater Systems & Soundbars up to 65 Percent Off![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big deals on select home audio items! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on home theater systems and soundbars from Sony, Energy, AudioSource, JBL, and Yamaha. Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System - Currently $299 (50 percent off). Sony BDV-E3100 5.1 Channel Home Theater System - Currently $248 (17 percent off). AudioSource S3D650 Soundbar - Currently $210 (65 percent off). Yamaha YSP-1400BL Soundbar - Currently $300 (33 percent off). Yamaha YAS-203 Soundbar - Currently $300 (25 percent off). JBL Cinema SB400 Soundbar - Currently $450 (32 percent off). JBL Cinema SB350 Soundbar - Currently $350 (27 percent 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 Thu Jan 29, 2015 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Nickelodeon Preps Standalone Streaming Service for February[teaser]The children's network will reveal its own streaming platform next month. [/teaser] According to a report from Variety, Nickelodeon is planning to announce a standalone streaming service. The direct-to-consumer subscription service will be geared toward mobile users and devices. The news was shared during an investor call with Nickelodeon's parent company, Viacom. Full details on pricing, content, and supported products are still forthcoming but it's likely that the streaming platform will be launched under a unique name or brand. Nickelodeon now joins a growing number of cable and broadcast networks that provide cord-cutting alternatives to traditional TV. CBS currently offers its CBS All Access online subscription platform for $6 per month and HBO has plans to launch its own standalone streaming option later this year. In addition, streaming-only services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu continue to gain popularity. More details on Nickelodeon's standalone streaming service will be revealed at the network's upfront meeting with advertisers next month. Source: Variety via EngadgetPosted Thu Jan 29, 2015 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
The Science-Fiction Classic 'Silent Running' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Douglas Trumbull's 1972 film starring Bruce Dern is headed for Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Silent Running' for Blu-ray on April 7. Botanist Freeman Lowell (Dern) has spent eight years aboard the space freighter Valley Forge preserving the only botanical specimens left from Earth under huge geodesic domes. When he receives orders to destroy the project and return home, Lowell rebels and hijacks the freighter, while plunging the craft into the gaseous rings of Saturn. From that moment on, he has only the trees, the gardens and two "Drone" robots, Huey and Dewey, to keep him company on his greatest adventure of all. Supplements will include: Optional Feature Commentary with Director Douglas Trumbull and Star Bruce Dern, The Making of Silent Running, Silent Running by Douglas Trumbull, A Conversation with Bruce Dern, Douglas Trumbull: Then and Now, and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Silent Running' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by:
