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'The Replacements' Tackling Blu-ray in January[teaser]Howard Deutch's 2000 football comedy is headed for Blu-ray next year. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Replacements' on Blu-ray on January 27. The Washington Sentinels are one of the strongest teams in pro football, that is until contract negotiations break down and the Sentinels go on strike. Determined to play the team's schedule, owner Edward O'Neil (Jack Warden) recruits a ragtag band of scab players, to be headed up and whipped into shape by the retired veteran coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman). At the top of the recruitment list is quarterback Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves), a promising athlete until a catastrophic defeat in the Sugar Bowl dashed his confidence. Joining Falco on the team are Clifford Franklin (Orlando Jones), a receiver who can't catch the ball; Nigel Gruff (Rhys Ifans), a chain-smoking Welsh soccer player; Bateman (Jon Favreau), a former cop with anger management problems; Fumiko (Ace Yonamine), a sumo wrestler new to football; and Wilkinson (Michael Jace), a convict on parole to the Sentinels. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Replacements' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27.Posted Mon Oct 6, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'WolfCop' Howling on Blu-ray in January[teaser]Lowell Dean's werewolf comedy will howl at Blu-ray in January. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment will be releasing 'WolfCop' on Blu-ray on January 20. Officer Lou Garou isn't the best cop in small-town Woodhaven - in fact, he's probably the worst. He mostly just looks to avoid anything that could possibly interfere with his goal of getting wasted. One evening during the night shift, Lou investigates a mysterious disturbance at the edge of town and wakes up with a pentagram carved in his chest, heightened senses and body hair that's growing at an alarming rate. To solve the mystery of his transformation, he'll have to take on a case no normal cop would be able to solve, but this half-man, half-beast is not just a cop…he's a WolfCop. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'WolfCop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 6, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'West Side Story' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]This week save 71% on the limited edition version of the classic musical on Blu-ray![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'West Side Story' for $19.99 (71% off the suggested retail price). The greatest love story ever told...in the most acclaimed musical of all time...on Blu-ray! Experience every sensational song, dazzling dance number and magical movie moment of West Side Story in sparkling high definition with pure 7.1 digital sound - along with fascinating special features created exclusively for this 50th Anniversary Edition! Winner of ten Academy Awardsr, including Best Picture, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris,West Side Story will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece. Click here to get yours for an awesome price today! This offer is available from now through October 12.Posted Sun Oct 5, 2014 at 07:37 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: HDTVs[teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering up to 30 percent off select 1080p displays! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on select Samsung and Seiki HDTVs. Samsung UN75H7150 75-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $3,498 (30 percent off). Samsung UN50H5203 50-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $648 (28 percent off). Seiki SE50FE02 50-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $430 (14 percent off). Seiki SE40FH03 40-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $380 (18 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 Oct 3, 2014 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Viacom Out-of-Home Viewing Coming to Verizon[teaser]Verizon FiOS customers will soon be able to stream Viacom programming in and out of the home. [/teaser] Viacom and Verizon have announced the renewal of their carriage agreement. The new deal also includes the addition of out-of-home streaming support for live and on-demand playback of Viacom network content for FiOS subscribers. "People want to watch TV anywhere, not just in their living rooms. Disruption in the TV marketplace is happening and Verizon wants to reach agreements with content providers like Viacom that reflect that reality and give people what they want," said Ben Grad, Executive Director, Content Strategy & Acquisition, Verizon. "We are thrilled to extend our long-term distribution partnership with Viacom Media Networks, delivering some of the most recognizable and popular kids, music and entertainment programming available to our customers anytime, anywhere on a variety of platforms from TV to wireless." Under the agreement, Verizon FiOS will carry 25 Viacom networks, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, VH1, Spike, TV Land and CMT. Likewise, customers will have full access to live and on-demand content from Viacom stations through the FiOS mobile app -- both in the home and on the go. Subscribers will also be able to watch VOD content on multiple platforms through various Viacom TV Everywhere websites and apps. "Verizon FiOS continues to be among the most innovative and consumer-focused video services on the market," said Samantha Cooper, Senior Vice President, Content Distribution, Viacom Media Networks. "We're glad to have reached an agreement with Verizon that covers the full spectrum of viewing options for their customers across platforms, including wireless, and extends our long-standing and productive partnership." Verizon FiOS live out-of-home streaming for all of Viacom's channels is expected to launch early next year. Source: VerizonPosted Fri Oct 3, 2014 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Three More Dolby Atmos Blu-rays Announced![teaser]The next three titles to feature Dolby's latest audio technology have been revealed. [/teaser] Dolby and Paramount have announced that the upcoming November 4 release of 'Hercules' and the December 16 release of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' will both include Dolby Atmos mixes. Likewise, Lionsgate has announced that the November 4 release of 'Step Up All In' will also feature an Atmos track. All three movies will join 'Transformers: Age of Extinction,' which became the first Dolby Atmos Blu-ray to hit stores when it was released earlier this week. For full impressions of the Atmos soundtrack, check out Michael Palmer's detailed review. In addition, Dolby has released a new behind-the-scenes video with Greg P. Russell, the re-recording mixer for the film, discussing the implementation and benefits of Atmos. Check it out below! Dolby Atmos is a home theater technology that uses object-based mixing to expand audio design beyond the traditional limitations of channel-based systems, and incorporates the inclusion of overhead sound. For more information, check out High-Def Digest's Dolby Atmos Home Theater Guide, and for impressions on Atmos gear, check out Michael Palmer's Hands On with Pioneer's Dolby Atmos Speakers and AVR. Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Guardians of the Galaxy' Protecting Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on December 9th![teaser]The ragtag group of intergalactic heroes will invade Blu-ray in December! [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista has been preparing 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy - 3D' Blu-ray 3D for release, and now the date has been set for December 9th! From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last desperate stand—with the galaxy's fate in the balance. Each release will feature 1080p video, 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Exclusive Look at Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Making-of Featurettes, Gag Reel, and an Audio Commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $32.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under December 9. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 3, 2014 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'What If' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Michael Dowse's modern romance heads to Blu-ray in November. Pre-orders are available here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'What If' for Blu-ray on November 25. What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), who's been repeatedly burned, by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his friend Allan (Adam Driver), seems to be finding the perfect partner (Mackenzie Davis), Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan), an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall). Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, "what if" the love of your life is actually your best friend? The ensemble romantic comedy co-stars Megan Park and Oona Chaplin. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Blurred Lines, Opposites Attract, and Blu-ray exclusives include Three Deleted Scenes, Behind the Scenes of "What If", and A Modern Love Story. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'What If' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 3, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV & NFL Renew Sunday Ticket Rights[teaser]The satellite company has extended and expanded its NFL Sunday Ticket agreement. [/teaser] DirecTV and the NFL have announced a new multi-year deal that will allow DirecTV to continue holding the exclusive rights to the NFL's Sunday Ticket package while also gaining expanded rights to stream live games on broadband connections and mobile devices. While specifics on the agreement have not been disclosed, reports from sports business analyst Darren Rovell, indicate that the deal is good for eight years and is estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion annually. "We are pleased to continue our partnership with DIRECTV," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "DIRECTV and NFL SUNDAY TICKET have served our fans well for 20 years and continue to complement our broadcast television packages. We also appreciate DIRECTV's commitment to NFL Network, which it has carried since the channel launched in 2003." Under this new deal, DirecTV will continue to offer its Sunday Ticket package, giving customers access to all out-of-market Sunday afternoon football games in high definition. Subscribers who opt for the NFL Sunday Ticket Max package will also receive streaming support to watch games on mobile devices, a game mix channel to watch up to eight games simultaneously on one screen, the Red Zone channel, the DirecTV Fantasy Zone channel, and Short Cuts for 30 minute replays of games. In addition to Sunday Ticket, the agreement also renews DirecTV's rights to the NFL Network with TV Everywhere. "This new agreement is a testament to the terrific long-term relationship we have with the NFL and its millions of fans across the country," said Mike White, chairman, president and CEO of DIRECTV. "NFL SUNDAY TICKET has always been the centerpiece of DIRECTV's sports leadership and we're pleased to continue our relationship with the NFL and be a part of the league's future growth and success." Meanwhile, AT&T is still on target to purchase DirecTV. The company previously had a special out clause in its contract that enabled them to terminate the deal if DirecTV failed to retain the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket beyond this season. Source: DirecTV via EngadgetPosted Thu Oct 2, 2014 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
LG Releases 21:9 Curved-Screen Monitor[teaser]The 34-inch curved-screen UQHD display is now available. [/teaser] LG has officially released the world's first monitor with a curved IPS panel and an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. The 34UC97 is now available and is geared toward professional and entertainment users. "Many people spend more time in front of computer monitors than they do in front of TVs, and yet the industry hasn't delivered the same level of innovation when it comes to monitors," said Tim Alessi, LG's U.S. head of new product development. "At LG, innovation in display technologies isn't just limited to our cutting-edge TV products, which is why we are expanding our U.S. monitor lineup with our 21:9 Curved UltraWide model." The 34UC97 features a 34-inch IPS LED panel with an Ultra Quad HD resolution of 3440 x 1440. In addition, the display uses a curved screen design and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Likewise, Thunderbolt 2 support is included as well and MAXX AUDIO tech with a 7W stereo speaker system is also integrated. Finally, the monitor offers True Color Finder color calibration software to ensure color accuracy, and LG's 4-Screen Split feature for easier multitasking. LG's 34UC97 is on sale now in various retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1,299. Source: LGPosted Thu Oct 2, 2014 at 01:30 PM PDT by:
