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'Wolf Creek 2' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Mick Taylor will once again go on the hunt in the Australian outback in June. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'Wolf Creek 2' for Blu-ray on June 24. Lured by the promise of an Australian holiday, exchange student Paul visits the notorious Wolf Creek Crater. His dream Outback adventure soon becomes a horrific reality when he encounters the site’s most infamous local, Mick Taylor (John Jarratt). When Paul attempts to flee, Mick pursues him across a hostile wasteland and eventually drags him back to his underground lair. After seeing the true magnitude of Mick’s monstrosity, Paul’s only hope of surviving, where no one has before, will be to use every ounce of cunning to outwit the man behind the monster. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $34.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Wolf Creek 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 24.Posted Thu Apr 3, 2014 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Roku Adds Qello Concerts[teaser]The new channel gives users access to a growing collection of HD concerts and music documentaries. [/teaser] Roku has announced the addition of Qello Concerts to its channel lineup, offering the world's largest library of full-length concerts from a variety of musical artists, including The Rolling Stones, U2, Rush, Bob Marley, Mumford & Sons, Lady Gaga, BB King, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Placido Domingo, TobyMac, Queen, Beyonce, Imagine Dragons, and many more. An all-access pass to Qello Concerts costs $4.99 a month, and gives customers access to the channel's entire collection of on-demand streaming music concerts and documentaries, and the ability to create and watch setlists. Roku users can also take advantage of a free 7-day trial which can be canceled at anytime. The Qello Concerts channel is now available on all current generation Roku devices in the US, UK, and Canada, including the Roku 3 ($95) and the recently released Roku HDMI Streaming Stick ($49). Source: RokuPosted Thu Apr 3, 2014 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'The Art of the Steal' heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2013 caper comedy starring Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, and Jay Baruchel is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Art of the Steal' for Blu-ray on May 6. Crunch Calhoun (Kurt Russell), a third rate motorcycle daredevil and semi-reformed art thief, agrees to get back into the con game and pull off one last big art heist with his conniving brother, Nicky (Matt Dillon). Reassembling the old team, Crunch comes up with a plan to steal a priceless historical book, but the heist leads to another far riskier plan devised by Nicky. They fail to realize each other's separate agendas when their plan goes awry in this con movie about honor, revenge and the bonds of brotherhood. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Doing The Crime: Making The Art of the Steal; The Making of "The Theft of the Mona Lisa"; and Feature Commentary With Writer/Director Jonathan Sobol & Producer Nicholas Tabarrok. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Art of the Steal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 6.Posted Thu Apr 3, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Releases New Soundbars[teaser]Two new soundbars and one new sound system are now available. [/teaser] Sony has announced three additions to its growing home audio lineup: the HT-CT370 ($350) and HT-CT770 ($450) soundbars and the HT-XT1 ($300) TV sound system. All three audio products feature convenient, sleek designs and support for the latest HDMI spec. The HT-CT370 and the HT-CT770 are both 2.1 channel surround sound systems. The 370 uses a 300 watt S-Master amplifier while the 770 features a 330 watt S-Master amplifier. Likewise, the 370 includes a 100W wireless subwoofer and the 770 includes a 120W wireless subwoofer. Both models offer S-Force digital signal processing for virtual surround sound, Bluetooth connectivity for audio streaming, and three HDMI 2.0 inputs with 4K and 3D pass through. In addition, the soundbars include support for several HD audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. Meanwhile, the HT-XT1 is a single unit 2.1 channel 170W sound system. The device uses S-force front surround-sound technology and includes an integrated dual subwoofer. Like the HT-CT370 and the HT-CT770, the HT-XT1 also features Bluetooth connectivity, three HDMI 2.0 inputs, and support for HD audio formats. The Sony HT-CT370 ($350), HT-CT770 ($450), and HT-XT1 ($300) are now available for purchase from Amazon and other retailers. Source: SonyPosted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Dated![teaser]Mark your calendars because the fourth season of AMC's hit zombie series is headed for Blu-ray at the end of August. Pre-orders are now available here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has revealed 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 26. As with the previous Blu-ray™ and DVD releases, fans will be able to enjoy this groundbreaking series with pristine picture and sound as well as hours of bonus features. And for the die-hard “Walking Dead” fan, there will be a specially-created limited edition “tree walker” Blu-ray™ set created by MacFarlane Toys. More information, including bonus feature content and technical specs, will be available soon. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Monuments Men' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]George Clooney's war adventure will deploy on Blu-ray in May. Pre-order the title here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is prepping 'The Monuments Men' for Blu-ray on May 20. Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, THE MONUMENTS MEN focuses on an unlikely World War II platoon, whose job it was to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves so they could be returned to their rightful owners. In a seemingly impossible mission, the Monuments Men, as they were called, find themselves risking their lives in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1,000 years of culture. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is loaded with bonus materials, including two all-new featurettes that highlight the making of the film. The first, “George Clooney’s Mission,” features interviews with Clooney, as well as the rest of the cast, on the elements that went into completing THE MONUMENTS MEN. The second featurette, “Marshaling the Cast,” features a cast discussion on the real men and women they brought to life on screen. Exclusively available on the Blu-ray are two additional exclusive featurettes. “In Their Own Words” is a unique piece that offers the most comprehensive and direct insight into the hearts and minds of these heroes, featuring an interview with Harry Ettlinger, one of the last surviving members of the Monuments Men. “A Woman Amongst the Monuments Men” features a discussion with Cate Blanchett on the historic, wartime female character she plays in the film (Claire Simone). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Monuments Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Announces Fire TV[teaser]Amazon has fully detailed its new streaming media player. [/teaser] After months of speculation, Amazon has finally revealed its long rumored set-top box. Dubbed the Amazon Fire TV, the device is a fully featured streaming media player with gaming capabilities. The Amazon Fire TV features a compact design and impressive specs. Under the hood, the media player 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. But please, don't take my word for it. Take Gary Busey's! Finally, not just content to be a media player, the set-top box also includes gaming capabilities. Customers can purchase a separate Amazon Fire Game Controller ($40) and enjoy titles like 'Minecraft - Pocket Edition,' 'Asphalt 8,' and 'NBA 2K14.' Likewise, the company is also developing its own exclusive games through its Amazon Game Studios. The Amazon Fire TV is now available for purchase for $99. Likewise, the Amazon Fire Game Controller can be ordered for an additional $40. Stay tuned to High-Def Digest for full reviews of both products soon! Source: AmazonPosted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
'Super Skyscrapers' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The four-part PBS miniseries will tower over Blu-ray this month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is working on 'Super Skyscrapers' for Blu-ray on April 29. Urban planners around the world are building higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers that push the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger and more luxurious. “Super Skyscrapers” is a four-part program that follows the creation of extraordinary buildings and showcases how they revolutionize the ways we live, work and entertain ourselves. “It’s clear that a new generation of buildings is rising around the world,” said Dan Oliver, executive producer at Blink Films. “They are extraordinarily complex, strong, tall and safer than ever. It was an amazing project to get behind the scenes in various stages of their development. We got an inside look at how today’s ever-improving technology is literally changing the game in construction, and the way global citizens are living their lives.” Episodes include One World Trade Center, Building the Future, Vertical City, and The Billionaire Building. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Skyscrapers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 29.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cousin Jules' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Dominique Benicheti's 1972 documentary is headed for Blu-ray in June. Pre-orders are now available here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, The Cinema Guild is preparing to release 'Cousin Jules' on Blu-ray on June 3. An ode to rural France and the simple joys of life, Dominique Benicheti's glorious masterpiece 'Cousin Jules' captures the daily routine and rituals of Jules, a blacksmith, living with his wife, Felice, on a small farm in the French countryside. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Cousin Jules' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 3.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest animated film from Studio Ghibli is heading to Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, GKIDS is preparing 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' for Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been set, but the disc is expected to ship in late 2014 or early 2015.An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya ants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
