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'Mystery Road' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ivan Sen's acclaimed Australian thriller heads to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA will be releasing 'Mystery Road' on Blu-ray on October 14. Indigenous cowboy detective Jay Swan returns to his outback hometown to solve the murder of a teenage girl, whose body is found under the highway trucking route out of town. Alienated from both the white-dominated police force and his own community, including his teenage daughter (now connected to the murdered girl), Jay stands alone in his determination to fight back - for his town, and his people. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: The Making of Mystery Road; Interviews with the Cast; and Trailer. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Mystery Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 14.Posted Wed Aug 20, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung & LG Tie for TV Shootout by Value Electronics[teaser]An LG OLED display and a Samsung plasma HDTV have tied for first place in Value Electronics' TV Shootout. [/teaser] Value Electronics, a New York based electronics retailer, has announced the winner of its 10th annual TV shootout. First place was a tie between Samsung's PN64F8500 plasma and LG's upcoming 55EC9300 OLED. The competition was made up of several different television models, including a mixture of 1080p and 4K sets with LED, plasma, and OLED panels. Categories for judging included black level, contrast ratio, color accuracy, motion resolution, day mode, and general content. All of the competing TVs were professionally calibrated and the contest also featured appearances by home theater expert Joe Kane and Dr. Larry Weber, the founder of Plasmaco. After factoring in the numbers for each category, the LG 1080p 55-inch 55EC9300 OLED TV and the Samsung 1080p 64-inch PN64F8500 plasma TV tied for first place. With that said, the LG OLED managed to win the top spot in four out of the six categories, while the Samsung plasma had the highest ranking for color accuracy and motion resolution. Samsung's PN64F8500 plasma is currently available for $3,098, though the company is reportedly terminating future plasma development. Meanwhile, LG's 55EC9300 OLED will start shipping later this month for $3,499. In addition, the company is also expected to announce a new Ultra HD OLED model soon. Source: CNETPosted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 07:30 PM PDT by: -
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Hisense & TCL Launch Roku TVs[teaser]The new HDTVs feature integrated Roku streaming support. [/teaser] TCL and Hisense have announced the release of their Roku powered displays. The lineup ranges from 32-inches to 55-inches, and each set includes built-in access to Roku smart TV options and channels. The personalized Roku home screen lets owners easily navigate between their cable, Blu-ray, and gaming connections, as well as streaming apps. Roku TVs offer more than 1,500 different streaming channels, letting customers access a growing library of over 200,000 movies & TV episodes. Likewise, viewers can use Roku search to search for content across multiple streaming services. An app for smartphones and tablets can also be downloaded, letting owners use their mobile devices to control their TVs, and users can cast personal media to the big screen as well. TCL's Roku TV lineup is now available and includes the 40FS4610R ($330), 48FS4610R ($500), and 55FS4610R ($680) 1080p displays. Meanwhile, Hisense's 1080p Roku TV collection will start shipping in September. Source: RokuPosted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
'Halloween: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Two Blu-ray boxed sets will be available in stores just in time for trick or treating! You can pre-order them right now! [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay and Scream Factory have collaborated to release 'Halloween: The Complete Collection' on Blu-ray on September 23. Halloween night - Haddonfield, IL. A young boy butchers his older sister with a kitchen knife. 15 years later, he escapes from a mental institution only to return home and terrorize the town, including babysitter Laurie Strode. Now pursued by Dr. Loomis, the doctor who tried to treat him until he realized that "what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil." His name is Michael Myers. And so began one of the most iconic horror franchises in history – what producers Moustapha Akkad and Debra Hill, writer/director John Carpenter and stars Jamie Lee Curtis & Donald Pleasence started has spawned 10 feature films and lasted over 35 years. Now, for the first time ever, experience the terror of every Halloween film available together in one set! This limited edition deluxe set includes 15 discs jammed with content 'Halloween' fans will love. Brand new, never before seen bonus features including new interviews with cast and crew, commentaries, behind the scenes documentaries, and so much more. Plus, the NEVER BEFORE RELEASED Producer's Cut of 'Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers!' The set also features both Blu-ray versions of 'Halloween' as well as the Network TV versions of 'Halloween' and 'Halloween 2.' Here it is, the one that started it all – 'Halloween: The Complete Collection.' The 15-disc collection includes: Disc 1 – John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) Bonus Features: HD transfer supervised and approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey NEW Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Editor Tommy Lee Wallace And The Shape, Nick Castle Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter and Actress Jamie Lee Curtis. “The Night She Came Home” Featurette “On Location: 25 Years Later” Featurette TV Version Footage Television Spots Theatrical Trailer TV and Radio Spots Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby TrueHD 7.1; Original 1978 Audio in Dolby TrueHD Mono Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Disc 2 – 'John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978)' (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary With Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter, Actress Jamie Lee Curtis and Co-Writer/Producer Debra Hill Featurette: Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest Theatrical Trailer TV and Radio Spots Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Surround 5.1; PCM 5.1; Original 1978 Mono Audio Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Disc 3 – Halloween II (1981) Theatrical Version Bonus Features: Audio commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (Theatrical version) Audio commentary with stunt co-ordinator/actor Dick Warlock (Theatrical version) “The Nightmare Isn’t Over: The Making Of Halloween II” Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Lance Guest, Dick Warlock, Alan Howarth, Dean Cundey, Leo Rossi and Moore... “Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II” - Host Sean Clark revisits the original shooting locations of the film Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal Alternate Ending with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal Theatrical Trailer TV and Radio Spots Still Gallery Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA 5.1 Disc 4 – Halloween II TV Cut (1981) DVD (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition) Television Cut With Added Footage Not Seen In The Theatrical Version Tech Specs: Standard Definition Full-frame 1.33:1; Dolby Digital Mono Disc 5 – Halloween III: Season of The Witch (1982) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with director Tommy Lee Wallace “Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III: Season Of The Witch” featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dick Warlock, Dean Cundey and more “Horror’s Hallowed Grounds” - Revisiting the original shooting locations Still Gallery Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA 5.1; Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Disc 6 – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris Audio Commentary with Director Dwight H. Little and Author Justin Beahm Theatrical Trailer Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Disc 7 -- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Actor Don Shanks and Jeffrey Landman Audio Commentary with Director Dominique Othenin-Girard and Actors Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman Halloween 5: On The Set Halloween 5: Original Promo Theatrical Trailer Tech Specs:1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Disc 8 -- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Theatrical Cut Bonus Features: Theatrical Trailer TV Spots Still Gallery Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English Disc 9 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Producer’s Cut (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition) Bonus Features: NEW High Definition Master from the original inter-negative NEW Audio Commentary with Screenwriter Daniel Farrands and Composer Alan Howarth (Producer’s Cut) NEW “Jamie’s Story” – An Interview With The Original “Jamie” Actress Danielle Harris NEW “The Cursed ‘Curse’” – An Interview With Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman NEW “Acting Scared “– A Look At The Film’s Cast With Actresses Mariah O’Brien And J.C. Brandy NEW “The Shape Of Things” – A Look At Michael Myers’ Murders And Mayhem With Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Brad Hardin And Actor George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers) NEW “Haddonfield’s Horrors” – The Sights of Halloween The Curse of Michael Myers With Director of Photography Billy Dickson And Production Designer Brad Ryman And Director of Photography (Additional Scenes) Thomas Callaway NEW “Full Circle” – An Interview With Composer Alan Howarth NEW Cast And Crew Tribute to Donald Pleasance Archival Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage Behind-The-Scenes Footage (approx. 30 Minutes) Alternate And Deleted Scenes (Not Present In Either Cut Of The Film) Teaser Trailer: Halloween 666: The Origin Of Michael Myers Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1:78:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Subtitles: English Disc 10 -- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Bonus Features: Presented in the correct 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio NEW Commentary With Director Steve Miner And Jamie Lee Curtis, Moderated By Sean Clark NEW “The Making of Halloween H20” Featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Nancy Stephens, Adam Hann-Byrd, Tom Kane, Editor Patrick Lussier, Producer Malek Akkad, Producer Paul Freeman, Composer John Ottman, Chris Durand (Michael Myers), Writer Robert Zappia, Stunt Co-Ordinator Donna Keegan, Make-Up Brad Hardin And Cinematographer Daryn Okada Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage Theatrical Trailer Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Disc 11 -- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal And Editor Robert A. Ferretti Alternate Endings Deleted Scenes Featurette: “Head Cam” Storyboard Analysis Set Tour With Production Designer Troy Hansen Set Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage Theatrical Trailer Home Video TV Spots Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Subtitles: English Disc 12 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007) Bonus Features: Unrated Director’s Cut With Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Rob Zombie Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary Bloopers Featurette: “The Many Faces Of Michael Myers” Re-Imagining Halloween Meet The Cast Casting Sessions Scout Taylor-Compton Screen Test Theatrical Trailer Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish Disc 13 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007) Bonus Disc (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition) Bonus Features: Documentary: “Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween (4 ½ hours) Tech Specs: Dolby Stereo Subtitles: English Disc 14 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 (2009) Bonus Features: Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Rob Zombie Deleted And Alternate Scenes Audition Footage Make-Up Test Footage Blooper Reel Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures Music Videos Uncle Seymour Coffins’ Stand-Up Routines Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Subtitles: English Disc 15 – Bonus Features (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition) John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN – The Extended Version (In HD - TV Inserts Are In Standard Definition) Interview with Moustapha Akkad about origin of HALLOWEEN Featurette: HALLOWEEN UNMASKED 2000 Featurette: The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4: FINAL CUT NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4 Featuring Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Kathleen Kinmont, Beau Starr, Raymond O’Connor, Erik Preston and Sasha Jensen, Stuntmen Tom Morga (Michael Myers) And George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers), Composer Alan Howarth, Writer Alan B. McElroy, Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman, Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Ken Horn Featurette: Inside HALLOWEEN 5 NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 5 Featuring Interviews With Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Wendy Kaplan, Jeffrey Landman, Jonathan Chapin, Frankie Como, Tamara Glynn, Matthew Walker, Don Shanks (Michael Myers), Producer Malek Akkad, Line Producer Rick Nathanson And Composer Alan Howarth NEW Interview With Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Burman On HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH Radio Spots TV Spots – HALLOWEEN 4, HALLOWEEN 5, HALLOWEEN (2007) and HALLOWEEN II (2009) Photo Galleries -- HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5 Tech Specs: 1080p, 520p Full Frame, Anamorphic Widescreen 1:85:1, 2.35:1; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo, Mono Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $169.99. A 10-Disc set containing only the theatrical films will also be available for $129.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Halloween: The Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 23.Posted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Signal (2014)' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The sci-fi thriller starring Brenton Thwaites and Laurence Fishburne is heading to Blu-ray in September. You can pre-order the movie here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Signal (2014)' for Blu-ray on September 23. Three college students on a road trip across the Southwest experience a detour: the tracking of a computer genius who has already hacked into MIT and exposed security faults. The trio find themselves drawn to an eerily isolated area. Suddenly everything goes dark. When one of the students, Nic (Brenton Thwaites of 'The Giver' and 'Maleficent'), regains consciousness, he is in a waking nightmare... The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with Co-Writer/Director William Eubank and Co-Writers/Consulting Producers Carlyle Eubank and David Frigerio; Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes; Behind The Signal; and Brilliant! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Signal (2014)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Eric Clapton: Plains, Trains and Eric' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The legendary musician will hit the stage on Blu-ray in November, and pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Eric Clapton: Plains, Trains and Eric' for Blu-ray on November 4. 'Planes, Trains and Eric' follows Eric Clapton and his band on the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 World Tour. The film features 13 full-length performances blended with interviews with Eric Clapton and the band members, rehearsal and soundcheck footage, travel by trains and planes, presentations and "fly on the wall" filming of all the many aspects of being on the road with Eric Clapton. TRACK LISTING: 1) Tell The Truth 2) Pretending 3) Crossroads 4) Driftin’ 5) I Shot The Sherriff 6) Little Queen Of Spades 7) Layla 8) Wonderful Tonight 9) Key To The Highway 10) Before You Accuse Me 11) Tears In Heaven 12) Cocaine 13) Hoochie Coochie Man 14) High Time (Credits – Audio Only) Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Eric Clapton: Plains, Trains and Eric' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.Posted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Yes: Songs from Tsongas' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The celebrated English band will rock out on Blu-ray in September. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Yes: Songs from Tsongas' for Blu-ray on September 23. This Special Edition of 'Songs From Tsongas' contains two different concerts from Yes 35th Anniversary Tour in 2004, the last tour by the band to feature the classic line-up of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman and Alan White. Disc One contains the whole of the concert from the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts, previously spread across two discs. This epic show features a brand new stage set by legendary designer and Yes collaborator Roger Dean and the setlist features tracks from across the band's career including an extensive acoustic section (tracks 11, 18) and some tracks that have rarely been performed live. Disc Two contains 70 minutes of highlights from a very different concert on the same tour filmed at Estival in Lugano, Switzerland. This outdoor concert sees a stripped down stage and full on rock versions of the acoustic tracks from Tsongas whilst the crowd wield a multitude of umbrellas against the pouring rain, which is clearly not preventing them having a great time! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Yes: Songs from Tsongas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Tue Aug 19, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Sony Blu-ray Players[teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering up to 30 percent off select Blu-ray players! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on Sony 2014 Blu-ray players. Sony BDPS1200 Blu-Ray Disc Player - Currently $68 (24 percent off). Sony BDPS3200 Blu-ray Disc Player - Currently $88 (27 percent off). Sony BDPS5200 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Currently $97 (30 percent off). Sony BDPS6200 3D Blu-ray Player - Currently $142 (21 percent off). Sony BDPS7200 Dual Core 3D Blu-ray - Currently $298 (25 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 Mon Aug 18, 2014 at 07:30 PM PDT by: -
LG Reveals New 4K and Quad HD Monitors[teaser]A curved 21:9 Quad HD monitor and a 4K Digital Cinema monitor are among the company's latest innovations. [/teaser] LG has announced two additions to its 4K monitor lineup. The new displays include the 34UC97 Ultra Wide monitor and the 31MU97 Digital Cinema 4K monitor. "Many people spend more time in front of computer monitors than they do in front of TV sets and yet the industry's biggest monitor manufacturers don't seem to innovate at the same pace as TV manufacturers," said Hyoung-sei Park, head of the IT Business Division at LG Electronics' Home Entertainment Company. "At LG, innovation in display technologies isn't just limited to our market-leading TV products but are actively being implemented in our advanced PC monitors. And that's why we're particularly proud to be introducing at IFA the world's first 21:9 Curved UltraWide monitor with a curved IPS display which delivers a wide 178-degree viewing angle for an immersive viewing experience." The 34UC97 features a 34-inch IPS panel with a 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. Meanwhile, the 31MU97 is a 31-inch display with a resolution of 4096 x 2160, meeting the Digital Cinema Initiative’s standard for 4K. The monitor comes hardware calibration-ready and features an IPS panel and support for 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. Pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but the 34UC97 Curved UltraWide Monitor and the 31MU97 Digital Cinema 4K Monitor will both be on display at IFA in Berlin from September 5-10. Source: LGPosted Mon Aug 18, 2014 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
'Haven: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The fourth season of the supernatural mystery series is coming to Blu-ray in August. You can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is preparing 'Haven: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on August 26. 'Haven' follows former FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose), who became a cop in the small town of Haven, Maine, and quickly found herself involved in the return of "the Troubles," a series of supernatural afflictions that have plagued the seaside village for generations. Partnered with local residents Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour), Audrey began to realize that Haven's fate was linked to her own, and only she can save the town and the people she loves from the weight of their curses. Season Four of 'Haven' opens six months after the gripping third season finale, when Duke, who had jumped into the imploding barn to save Audrey, suddenly appears out of thin air in Boston. Assisted by Jennifer Mason (Emma Lahana), a woman with her own mysterious connection to Haven, Duke finds that Nathan has fled the town, Audrey is still missing, and the Troubles are worse than ever. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Thirteen "Inside Haven" Featurettes; Panel Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con, Nerd HQ and New York Comic Con; Three Interviews with the Cast; Six Audio Commentaries with the Writers; "Darkside Seekers" Webisode Series; Pancakes: The Morning After; Deleted Scene; Behind-the-Scenes; Blooper Reel; and an Exclusive 16-page Comic Book. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Haven: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Mon Aug 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
