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'Batman: The Complete Television Series' Blu-ray Disc Exchange Program Announced[teaser]The recently released Bat-tastic Blu-ray set has faulty discs and Warner is offering an exchange for fixed ones. [/teaser] Warner Brothers Home Entertainment has set up an official disc replacement/digital repair program for consumers affected by minor technical glitches in the 'Batman: The Complete Television Series' Blu-ray box set. "Amounting to less than five minutes of footage within the 50-plus hours of entertainment, the issues encompass one 60-second dropped scene in the episode entitled "Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds"; a brief piece of rarely-heard William Dozier narration that originally opened the pilot episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle"; and an assembly of villain tags from the end of assorted episodes. "The restoration process of this footage - spanning 48 years and two major studios - has been a super heroic task, and we deeply regret even the smallest of glitches occurring in that process," said Rosemary Markson, Senior Vice President, TV Brand Management & Retail Marketing, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. "We recognize our obligation to the fans of this landmark series, and we have worked diligently to identify all issues and provide resolutions as quickly as possible." To resolve these issues for consumers purchasing Batman: The Complete Television Series, WBHE will make available complete replacement discs for the discs that originally included the episodes "Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds" and "Hi Diddle Riddle." The villain tags will be re-issued as an assembled string on one of the aforementioned discs and, as an added bonus, WBHE has acquired rights and legal clearances to both a Bat-vehicle teaser that originally aired as part of the second season-opening "Shoot A Crooked Arrow" episode, and one of the original promotional tags that aired on the original showing of the "The Duo Defy" episode. Additionally, all fixes will be made to all Digital HD versions of Batman: The Complete Television Series. To obtain the replacement discs, consumers who have purchased Batman: The Complete Television Series are directed to www.warnerbros.com/help/customer-service. Worldwide demand for the Limited Edition box set of Batman: The Complete Television Series has been tremendous, resulting in widespread retailer sellouts and rapidly dwindling inventories heading into the holiday season. To fulfill consumer interest, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced a new streamlined Blu-ray box set that includes all 120 episodes and matching enhanced content from the limited edition set, but without the added premium items or Digital HD copy. Purchasers of this set will also need to utilize the customer service website to obtain replacement discs."Posted Thu Dec 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Here Comes 'The Judge' from Director David Dobkin on Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall will hit Blu-ray early next year. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Judge' for Blu-ray on January 27. Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town's judge (Robert Duvall), is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before. Starring alongside Downey and Duvall are Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shephard, Billy Bob Thornton, Melissa Leo, Leighton Meester, Ken Howard, Emma Tremblay, Balthazar Getty, David Krumholtz, Sarah Lancaster, Grace Zabriskie and Denis O'Hare. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary by David Dobkin, Inside The Judge, and Getting Deep with Dax Shepard. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Judge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27.Posted Thu Dec 4, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Fernando Di Leo's Euro-Grindhouse Classic 'Slaughter Hotel' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The sleazy slasher stars Klaus Kinski, Margaret Lee, and Rosalba Neri. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo is preparing 'Slaughter Hotel' for Blu-ray on December 9. This Italian exploitation horror cult classic stars a terminally creepy doctor (Klaus Kinski) at an asylum for suicidal and disturbed women. There's a team of strange doctors, unprofessional nurses and even a hunky gardener at these ladies' service to help them recover. In classic Giallo form director Fernando Di Leo introduces a mad-raving murderer, typically dressed in black and using the institution's old-fashioned armory decoration as slashing tools. Margaret Lee and Rosalba Neri are among the frequently unclothed cast, and there are decapitations, crossbow bolts in the eye, and some fairly explicit sex. This gory slasher flick with more than its fair share of nudity is a Euro-grindhouse gem. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Lady Frankenstein's Memoirs (18 mins.), Asylum of Fear (15 mins.), Deleted Scenes (2 mins.), and a fully illustrated booklet with information about the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Slaughter Hotel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 4, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
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Dish Could Lose CBS Stations as Broadcast Contract Sets to Expire[teaser]The network has issued an ultimatum to the satellite television provider. [/teaser] Following weeks of contract negotiations, CBS has revealed plans to pull its channels from Dish Network unless a new agreement is made by Thursday evening. This could potentially leave Dish viewers without integrated access to the network, placing fans of popular programming like 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'The Good Wife,' and NFL Football out in the cold. CBS has set their final deadline for 4 PM PST on Thursday. If no deal is reached by that time, the network's stations will go dark for Dish customers. For its part, Dish says that the company is actively pursuing a new agreement with CBS and believes that there is still time for both sides to come to a satisfactory deal. The current agreement between both parties expired on November 20 but CBS previously enacted two contract extensions while negotiations have continued. With that said, the network claims that no more extensions will be issued. Rising retransmission fees that CBS earns are said to be the primary point of contention between the bickering companies. Likewise, negotiations also involve CBS's potential place within an upcoming Dish Internet subscription service. Dish also recently lost several Turner Broadcasting channels in a similar contract renewal dispute, but both parties agreed to an extension that reinstated the lost stations. Source: LA TimesPosted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Gear Deals Week: Roku Player, Tablets, Receivers, and Soundbars for up to 50 Percent Off![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering discounts on several home theater items! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Cyber Monday Week electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on a refurbished Roku 1, an Onkyo receiver, a Lenovo tablet, and two Sony soundbars. Roku 1 Streaming Player (Black) (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $35 (42 percent off retail price). Onkyo TX-NR626 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver - Currently $299 (50 percent off retail price). Lenovo Miix 2 10 FHD 64GB Tablet - Currently $350 (30 percent off retail price). Sony HTCT260H Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Currently $188 (37 percent off retail price). Sony HTST5 Premium Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Currently $798 (20 percent off retail price). 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 Dec 3, 2014 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
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'The Wire: The Complete Series' Bound for Blu-ray Next Summer![teaser]The critically-acclaimed crime drama stars Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce, and Idris Elba. [/teaser] HBO has just announced that they have remastered all 60 episodes of 'The Wire' and will be bringing the entire series to Blu-ray sometime next summer. From the corruption of City Hall to the battered streets of Baltimore, The Wire: The Complete Series is an urban epic that critics have declared the greatest dramatic series ever. Own a piece of the street... get plugged into The Wire. No other details have been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wire: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Pandora Updates Mobile Internet Radio App with New Interface & Personalization Features[teaser]The new interface offers updated animations and improved discovery and personalization options. [/teaser] Pandora has announced the beta release of their latest mobile app. The new Station Personalization interface on iOS and Android includes a redesigned UI and a few new features. "This redesign allowed us to reflect and evolve on the core spirit of Pandora," said Tony Calzaretta, vice president of design and creative at Pandora. "With this update, our team arrived at design solutions that exist at the intersection of instinctually and analytically driven insights. We did this with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity, so that we can maximize the listener's ability to personalize their stations and fit their desired Pandora experience." The update features an improved interface that emphasizes station personalization along with new animations and transitions. Likewise, a new Personalization Icon gives customers easy access to several options like a thumb history and the ability to change thumb feedback for previously listened-to tracks through a new "un-thumbing" option. Finally, the upgraded interface also makes music discovery easier with a simple "swipe and tap" system to view song and artist information. Pandora's updated mobile interface is now available as a beta for 3 percent of iPhone and Android smartphone users. The final update will roll out to all mobile and tablet Pandora customers in the coming months. Source: PandoraPosted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
The Blu-ray Grabbing Daniel Radcliffe by the 'Horns' Has Been Dated & Detailed[teaser]Alexandre Aja's latest thriller is up for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Horns' for Blu-ray sometime in the coming weeks, and now the date has been set for January 6. A supernatural thriller driven by fantasy, mystery, and romance, Horns follows Ig Perrish (Radcliffe), the number one suspect for the murder of his girlfriend, Merrin (Juno Temple). Hungover from a night of hard drinking, Ig awakens one morning to find horns growing from his head and soon realizes their power drives people to confess their sins and give in to their most selfish and unspeakable impulses–an effective tool in his quest to discover what happened to his girlfriend and exact revenge on her killer. Based on the best-selling novel by Joe Hill. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Horns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Prowler' Will Stalk Blu-ray in February[teaser] The 1951 thriller is now available to pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, VCI is preparing 'The Prowler (1951)' for Blu-ray on February 3. Famed director Joseph Losey's long neglected masterpiece, scripted by legendary blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, has been restored to its original bleak splendor by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. A nefarious cop stalks a lonely, repressed Los Angeles housewife and decides to win her in the traditional film noir fashion - by knocking off her husband! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Prowler (1951)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt?' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The conclusion to Ayn Rand's epic is coming to Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Foc is preparing 'Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt?' for Blu-ray on January 6. Approaching collapse, the nation's economy is quickly eroding. As crime and fear take over the countryside, the government continues to exert its brutal force against the nation's most productive who are mysteriously vanishing - leaving behind a wake of despair. One man has the answer. One woman stands in his way. Some will stop at nothing to control him. Others will stop at nothing to save him. He swore by his life. They swore to find him. Who is John Galt? Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 3, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by:
