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Hisense Releases H6 Smart TV[teaser]The 55-inch smart TV is now available at Walmart stores. [/teaser] Hisense has officially announced the release of its newest television, the H6 Smart TV. The Android powered display features a 55-inch 1080p LED panel. "Today, by coupling Hisense's television expertise with Walmart's immense retail reach, we are delivering a truly smart TV at a highly accessible price point,' said Jonathan Frank, Vice President of Marketing, Hisense USA. "We are proud to bring Android TV to the North American market with the Hisense H6 and look forward to working with our various partners to advance the viewer experience of consumers everywhere." The H6 Smart TV features a 120Hz refresh rate, Energy Star 6.0 qualification, and comes with a 30-key remote that has a built-in air mouse with IQQI Smart Input and voice search through an integrated microphone. In addition, the set includes the Hisense Social TV App and Hisense Cloud Services Hi-Media Player and Receiver. Likewise, the smart TV offers support for many apps, including Netflix, Vudu HD Movies, Amazon Instant Video, Chrome, YouTube, and Google Play, and features HDMI, Ethernet, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Hisense H6 is now available at select Walmart stores for under $700. Source: HisensePosted Fri May 23, 2014 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Rob the Mob' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed true-crime thriller is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media will be releasing 'Rob the Mob' on Blu-ray on June 24. 'Rob the Mob' chronicles the lives of a real-life Bonnie and Clyde who made the bold move to rob and humiliate some of New York Citys most powerful mobsters. Fresh from prison for a small-time crime, reunited lovers Thomas (Pitt) and Rosie (Arianda) find themselves in need of cash. After hearing testimony from John Gottis high profile trial that mob social clubs are gun-free, Thomas and Rosie brazenly rob these underground spots operated by major crime families in the City. Unwittingly, they come across something much more valuable than money: a list of every mobster in the families. Now the feds, family members, and rival mobsters are on the hunt for the most notorious lovers since Romeo & Juliet. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include Director's Commentary and Deleted Scenes. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rob the Mob' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 24.Posted Fri May 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Johnny Knoxville's outrageous all-new movie is planned for Blu-ray in July. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5' will hit Blu-ray on July 8. BAD GRANDPA .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with unbelievable bonus scenes and hilarious pranks also featuring Academy Award-winner Spike Jonze (as “Gloria”) and Oscar®-nominee Catherine Keener (as Irving’s wife “Ellie”)…plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville’s naughty alter-ego, the Academy Award-nominated makeup effects, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the idiocy it takes to make a hidden camera movie in public. “So many hilarious scenes and pranks didn’t make it into Bad Grandpa because they didn’t make sense for the story—I’m talking five-star bits that were painful to cut from the movie. You’ll get to see them all in BAD GRANDPA .5 and maybe some stuff we shouldn’t show you,” said Johnny Knoxville. “You know how we always joke we have no clue what we’re doing? Well, when you see the ‘window up ,window down’ behind-the-scenes footage on BAD GRANDPA .5 you'll know we aren’t lying. Amazing. Can’t wait till you see that and the whole damn movie.” Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include over 40 minutes of additional footage including a roundtable discussion with Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and director Jeff Tremaine about the evolution of Irving Zisman, a series of pranks gone bad, outtakes and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 8.Posted Fri May 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Congo' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Frank Marshall's adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel will adventure onto Blu-ray in September. Pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Congo' to Blu-ray on September 16. They've eluded heat-seeking missiles, gone eyeball-to-eyeball with enraged 5,000-pound hippos, hacked through a jungle curtain. Still, the expedition continues. Amy, a gorilla who was part of a university learning experiment, is at last returning home with the help of a professor (Dylan Walsh), electronics expert (Laura Linney), guide (Ernie Hudson) and explorer (Tim Curry). But she leads them to a place that's more than her home: it's the site of the fabled Lost City of Zinj and its diamond mines, as well as the habitat of a species of vicious and aggressive gray gorillas. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Congo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 16.Posted Fri May 23, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Devil's Knot' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The film based on the West Memphis Three arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'Devil's Knot' will hit Blu-ray on June 10. May 5, 1993. West Memphis, Arkansas. Three young boys playing in the nearby woods never come home for dinner. In the rush to find and convict the killers, police focus on a trio of teenagers suspected of devil worship. As the mother of one of the murdered boys (Witherspoon) tries to come to grips with this unspeakable tragedy, she is desperate to believe that the killers have been found and will be brought to justice. It is only when an investigator (Firth) reveals that the evidence doesn't all add up, that the community is forced to face the reality that the true killer might still be out there. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Devil's Knot, Getting into Character: The Cast of Devil's Knot, and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Devil's Knot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.Posted Fri May 23, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Offers Free Fire TV Trial[teaser]The online retailer is giving select customers a free trial of its new streaming media player. [/teaser] According to a report from Engadget, Amazon is sending out emails to select customers inviting them to try their Fire TV set-top box for free. The offer gives the select Amazon users a 30-day trial of the product with no money upfront. If users aren't satisfied after that time period, then they can return the product free of charge and shipping fees -- so long as the item is still in new condition and adheres to Amazon's returns policy. The Amazon Fire TV is powered by a Qualcomm Krait 300 quad-core CPU, an Adreno 320 GPU, and 2GB of RAM, all running a version of Android. In addition, the box offers an HDMI output for full 1080p video and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound. An optical out, Ethernet port, USB connection, and Wi-Fi are included as well. The Fire TV supports a wide array of apps and services, including Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and WatchESPN, offering over 200,000 movies and TV shows, as well as millions of songs. An advanced voice search feature is implemented too, allowing users to speak directly into the included remote in order to find content. Gaming features are available as well through the optional Amazon Fire Game Controller. Amazon's Fire TV currently retails for $99. You can check out our full review here. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu May 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Divergent' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Neil Burger's film based on Veronica Roth's New York Times best-selling novels is now up for Blu-ray pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Divergent' on Blu-ray on August 5. Divergent is set in a future world where society has been divided into five distinct factions. But Tris will never fit into any one group-she is Divergent, and what makes her different makes her dangerous. Targeted by a faction leader determined to eliminate all Divergents, Tris turns to the one person she believes she can trust: Four, an instructor for the militant Dauntless faction, and a man full of dark secrets. Together, Tris and Four uncover a mind-bending conspiracy that will put their courage to the ultimate test and forever link their destinies. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Bringing Divergent to Life" Documentary; "Faction Before Blood" Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger; and an Audio Commentary with Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Divergent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sabotage' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest actioner explodes on Blu-ray this July and is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed 'Sabotage' will arrive on Blu-ray on July 22. When DEA task force leader Breacher Wharton (Arnold Schwarzenegger) storms a heavily armed cartel safe house, rogue members of his team use it as a cover to steal $10 million in cash. But just when they think their secret is safe, agents begin to be killed off one-by-one and everyone becomes a suspect, including the squad itself. The Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Making Sabotage and Alternate Endings. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sabotage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 22.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cesar Chavez' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The biopic from Diego Luna will be available on home video this July. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Cesar Chavez' will hit Blu-ray on July 22. From Pantelion Films, the studio behind the blockbuster crossover hit Instructions Not Included, and directed by Diego Luna (Abel) from a screenplay by Keir Pearson and Timothy J. Sexton and story by Keir Pearson, Cesar Chavez tells the story of a man who inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey began in Delano, California, and led him across the United States and to Europe where he tirelessly fought for reform. Cesar Chavez chronicles this incredible story and is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and a making-of documentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cesar Chavez' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Home Audio & Upcoming Lightning Deals[teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering special discounts on select home audio gear and a 1080p monitor. [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on several home theater products. The items currently on sale include: Yamaha YHT-497 5.1-Channel Home Theater System - Currently $300 (38 percent off its retail price). Pioneer SP-SB23W Andrew Jones Soundbar System - Currently $297 (34 percent off its retail price). Pioneer SC-1523-K 9.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Currently $799 (53 percent off its retail price). In addition, Amazon will also have a lightning deal for a Klipsch SW-350 8-Inch 350 Watt Subwoofer tomorrow at 3 am EST, and a ViewSonic VA2349S 23-Inch 1080p Monitor tomorrow at 9 am EST. 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 May 21, 2014 at 05:45 PM PDT by:
