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'Call the Midwife: Season Three' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The complete third season of the acclaimed BBC series will hit stores in April. Pre-orders are now live! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC has just revealed 'Call the Midwife: Season Three' for a Blu-ray release on April 22. What a relief! All the young midwives and good sisters return in the next season of this immensely absorbing and popular drama, set in poverty-ridden East London in the 1950s. But with Nonnantus House scheduled for demolition, where, exactly, will they live? Hop on a bicycle with Jenny (Jessica Raine), Chummy (Miranda Hart) and Trixie (Helen George). Wherever they ride, you'll share sadness and joy, tears and humor, struggle and survival. Based on the best-selling memoirs of former nurse Jennifer Worth. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Call the Midwife: Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Deep Color Encoding Process Developed for Blu-ray[teaser]A new encoding and decoding algorithm could lead to Blu-ray content with expanded colors. [/teaser] Folded Space has announced plans to license its proprietary DCE algorithm for deep color video content. If implemented into Blu-ray disc media and players, the encoding and decoding process would enable expanded colors on compatible displays. Currently, most content is encoded with 8-bits which offers a limited range of colors. With Folded Space's new algorithm, discs can be encoded with 12-bits per color, offering a wider gamut that can produce deep colors and high dynamic range images on supported displays. With DCE, 12-bit content can be encoded onto standard 8-bit Blu-ray discs, allowing those with supported displays and players to unlock the extra color information while still remaining backwards compatible with current equipment. In addition, the algorithm uses little additional bandwidth and processing power, and can also be used for future 4K disc mediums. No manufacturers or studios have announced plans to use Folded Space's DCE yet, but the company will be offering the encoding algorithm free of charge to software partners. Likewise, the decoding algorithm will be made available to manufacturers for a modest fee. Source: Folded Space via EngadgetPosted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Earthflight: The Complete Series' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The wildlife documentary series is soaring toward Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the BBC is preparing 'Earthflight: The Complete Series' for Blu-ray on April 8. 'Earthflight' is a natural history series that captures some of the world's greatest wildlife phenomena and natural wonders through the eyes of birds. Amazing sights from five continents are revealed in a whole new light as the six-part series joins the journeys of snow geese, cranes, flamingos, pelicans, eagles and other birds. Using cutting edge new filming techniques to show everything in exquisite detail, viewers have a uniquely privileged perspective flying with cranes high over the waterways of Venice or skimming with the bald eagle over the edge of the spectacular Grand Canyon. 'Earthflight' unlocks the secrets of the skies, showing the world in a new and inspiring way. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Earthflight: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Afternoon Delight' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The comedy starring Kathryn Hahn and Josh Radnor will spice things up on Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is preparing 'Afternoon Delight' for Blu-ray on February 18. A provocative comedy about sex, marriage and finding yourself again, 'Afternoon Delight' follows Rachel (Kathryn Hahn, 'Step Brothers,' 'We're the Millers'), a quick-witted, yet tightly-coiled, thirty-something bored with her daily routine of preschool auctions and a lackluster sex life and career that has gone kaput. Looking to spice-up her marriage, Rachel takes her husband Jeff (Josh Radnor, 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Liberal Arts') to a strip club and meets McKenna (Juno Temple, 'Killer Joe,' 'The Dark Knight Rises'), a stripper she becomes obsessed with saving. Rachel adopts McKenna as her live-in nanny, wreaking havoc on her friends, family and herself. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: Behind-the-Scenes; and Audio Commentary with Director and Kathryn Hahn. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Afternoon Delight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 18.Posted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Poll: Are You Holding Out for 4k?The Blu-ray Disc Association recently confirmed that it's currently looking into adding 4k Ultra High Definition to the Blu-ray spec. With that in mind, how eager are you to upgrade your home theater to 4k? Have you stopped buying regular Blu-ray discs in anticipation, or have you already written off the UHD format as irrelevant to your needs? Vote in our blog poll today.Posted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Ripper Street: Season Two' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Season two of the BBC crime series is coming to Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the BBC is preparing 'Ripper Street: Season Two' for Blu-ray on April 15. Haunted by the failure to catch London's most evil killer, Jack the Ripper, Inspector Edmund Reid (Matthew Macfadyen) is charged with keeping order in the blood-stained streets of Whitechapel. Reid and his men find themselves fighting to uphold justice and the rule of law; but always in the background lurks the fear of the Ripper. Is he back for another reign of terror? Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 3-disc set is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ripper Street: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Wed Jan 22, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Delivery Man' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Father's Day comes early for Vince Vaughn in March. You can pre-order the the dramedy now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista will release 'Delivery Man' on Blu-ray on March 25. Underachiever David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) learns he's actually an overachiever, having fathered 533 children via donations made twenty years earlier. But David soon discovers that the shock of his life might just be the best thing that's ever happened to him. Along the way he discovers not only his true self, but also the father he could become. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Building Family; Vince Vaughn: Off The Cuff; "I Got The Part"; Deleted Scene: "You Are Under Arrest"; and Bloopers. You can find the latest specs for 'Delivery Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Samsung and Sony Big Screen HDTVs[teaser]In preparation for the Super Bowl, Amazon customers can now save $1000 or more on select HDTVs! [/teaser] As part of its Super Bowl sales promotions, Amazon is discounting several HDTV models from Sony and Samsung, taking as much as 43 percent off their retail prices. The selected models currently on sale include: Samsung UN75F7100 75-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $4498 (36 percent off its retail price of $7000). Samsung UN65F7100 65-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $2098 (43 percent off its retail price of $3700). Samsung UN60F7100 60-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $1798 (42 percent off its retail price of $3099). Samsung UN55F7100 55-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $1498 (40 percent off its retail price of $2500). Sony KDL65S990A Curved 65-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $2998 (25 percent off its retail price of $4000). As always, these deals will only last for a limited time. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more deals and special promotions!Posted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' Blu-ray Pre-Order Live![teaser]The Tom Clancy reboot is already up for Blu-ray pre-orders and is currently fifty percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' for a Blu-ray release in the near future. In an update of Tom Clancy's classic character, ex-Marine and Moscow-based financial analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a plot by his employer to finance a terrorist attack designed to collapse the U.S. economy. Ryan must race against time to save America and his wife. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
LG Shows off Laser TV Projector[teaser]The company has been showcasing its short throw HD projector at the Sundance Film Festival. [/teaser] Guests at the Music Lodge VIP Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival can now catch a glimpse of LG's latest Laser TV projector. The 1080p short throw projector system was used to display this past Sunday's NFL Conference Championship games in the lounge, and will also be used as a backdrop for music videos during live performances. "With a massive 100-inch class screen and FULL HD picture quality, our Laser TV is perfect for sports and large viewing parties," said Kyle Kiang, director of home entertainment brand marketing, LG Electronics USA. The system features 1080p resolution and 150 nit brightness. In addition, the system comes with a 100-inch six-layered custom screen that is designed to deflect ambient light. The short throw projector needs only 22-inches between the light source and screen to display images, and it can be installed near the floor or ceiling. Finally, the Laser TV also comes complete with Smart TV features and steaming apps. The LG Laser TV is available now from select retailers for a suggested retail price of $9000. Source: LG via PR NewswirePosted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by:
