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A Double Dose of 'Get Carter' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1971 and 2000 films will be gunning for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on the original 1971 'Get Carter' as well as the 2000 remake for Blu-ray on April 22. 'Get Carter' (1971): A vicious London gangster, Jack Carter (Michael Caine), travels to Newcastle for his brother's funeral. He begins to suspect that his brother's death was not an accident and sets out to follow a complex trail of lies, deceit, cover-ups and backhanders through Newcastle's underworld, leading, he hopes, to the man who ordered his brother killed. 'Get Carter' (2000): It's not his turf. But it is his war. Las Vegas muscle and glitz meets dot-com, triple-latte Seattle, is a Vegas mob enforcer named Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone) who prowls the Northwest city to smoke out his brother's killer. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for both editions of 'Get Carter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 22.Posted Mon Dec 30, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: 2014 Home Theater WishesAs we close the books on 2013, let's look forward to the things we'd like to see in 2014. Do you have a favorite movie still waiting to be released on Blu-ray? Would you like to upgrade some of your home theater gear? Tell us about it in today's Roundtable.Posted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
NanoTech's UltraFlix will Stream Moving Murals in 4K[teaser]The upcoming 4K streaming service will distribute Moving Murals' growing gallery of Ultra HD art. [/teaser] NanoTech and Epic Eye have signed an agreement to bring Moving Murals to UltraFlix. The 4K IPTV/OTT streaming service is the first of its kind and will offer users a variety of Ultra HD titles starting in January 2014. UltraFlix will be available through several devices, including NanoTech's Nuvola NP-1 and NP-C 4K streaming media players. The NP-1 consumer player will retail for $299, while the NP-C commercial player will cost $699. Both devices will be available in Q1 2014. "The power of UltraFlix and the Nuvola players to stream our murals in 4K without loss of quality is essential for delivering the rich imagery of our murals," said Susan Rees, President of Epic Eye. "We're very pleased to partner with the company that is setting the industry standard for 4K delivery." Through UltraFlix, users will be treated to Moving Murals' extensive library of over 500 4K murals. The art features a variety of content, including landscapes, cities, and abstract imagery. The murals are all comprised of more than 6,000 individual images captured at 4K that are then looped through time lapse photography. "Moving Murals are the 'Canvas of the Future' and NanoTech's UltraFlix and Nuvola products are 'The Future of Televisions'", said Jeff Foley, CEO of NanoTech Entertainment. "When you see the murals come alive with waves crashing on ocean rocks, tree branches swaying in the breeze, a herd of cattle wagging their tails while grazing, you'll understand why our partnership with Moving Murals was a priority." Details on other titles to be featured in NanoTech's UltraFlix service have not been announced yet, but the company will be demoing its players at CES in Las Vegas on January 7-10. Sources: Business Wire, NuvolaPosted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Conspiracy Theory' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Richard Donner's 1997 thriller starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts arrives on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Conspiracy Theory' on Blu-ray on April 22. New York taxicab driver Jerry Fletcher (Gibson) is a man in love with a woman (Roberts) he only observes from afar. She works for the government; Fletcher is an outspoken conspiracy theorist who doesn't trust the government whatsoever. Soon, though, one of his theories proves to be true, sending the unlikely couple in pursuit of the truth. But dangerous people want Fletcher dead, and the only person he trusts is a Justice Department attorney he loves but barely knows. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Conspiracy Theory' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 22.Posted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Sound Bars, Receivers, and TVs[teaser]Amazon is offering end of the year savings on a variety of home theater items, including 55 percent off an Onkyo receiver! [/teaser] Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, great shopping deals are still in full swing. As part of their year-end sales promotions, Amazon is discounting several gear items. Onkyo TX-NR809 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Currently $499 (55 percent off its retail price of $1099). Pinnacle PBAR 2.1 Sound Bar - Currently $400 (50 percent off its retail price of $800). Panasonic SC-HTB550 2.1 Audio System - Currently $199.29 (50 percent off its retail price of $400). LG NB2530A Sound Bar - Currently $77.72 (54 percent off its retail price of $170). Toshiba 58L7350U 58-Inch 1080p TV - Currently $1010 (54 percent off its retail price of $2200). As always, these deals will only last for a limited time. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more end of the year deals, and don't forget to check out Amazon's Year-End Deals Page for all their latest sales and special promotions!Posted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Far and Away' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Ron Howard's acclaimed 1992 film will be available on Blu-ray early next year, and pre-orders are currently available at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Far and Away' on Blu-ray on March 4. In 1893, a young, tempramental Irish immigrant named Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) flees Ireland with his landlord's daughter, Shannon (Nicole Kidman), after some trouble with her father (Robert Prosky). Moving to the United States, the couple dreams of acquiring land via the big giveaway in Oklahoma. The film is directed by Ron Howard, with a screenplay by Bob Dolman and music by John Williams. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include the Theatrical Trailer and an Ultraviolet Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Far and Away' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 4.Posted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'George Washington' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]David Gordon Green's acclaimed 2000 film heads to Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'George Washington' will arrive on Blu-ray on March 11. Over the course of one hot summer, a group of children in the decaying rural South must confront a tangle of difficult choices. An ambitiously constructed, elegantly photographed meditation on adolescence, the first full-length film by director David Gordon Green features remarkable performances from an award-winning ensemble cast. 'George Washington' is a startling and distinct work of contemporary American independent cinema. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature a 1080p transfer, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by director David Gordon Green, cinematographer Tim Orr, and actor Paul Schneider; Deleted scene, with commentary by Green, Orr, and Schneider; Two student shorts by Green: Pleasant Grove (1997), with commentary by Green, Orr, and Schneider; and Physical Pinball (1998); Charlie Rose interview with Green from 2001; Interviews with cast members; Clu Gulager's 1969 short film A Day with the Boys, an influence on George Washington; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Armond White and a director's statement. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'George Washington' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 11.Posted Fri Dec 27, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Sony and Panasonic End OLED Partnership[teaser]Sony and Panasonic have decided to dissolve their joint venture in OLED development. [/teaser] After joining forces last year to develop and manufacture OLED televisions, Sony and Panasonic are once again going their separate ways. The electronics giants hoped to work together to bring OLED sets to the mass market, but production issues proved to be too problematic. The goal was to merge Panasonic's organic printing methods with Sony's OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology, creating displays with vastly improved black levels and contrast over traditional LCD TVs. Unfortunately, reports indicate that the resulting panels were not durable or cost effective enough. Once their contract ends at the end of the year, the partnership will expire and both companies will resume their own independent OLED research and development. In the meantime, Sony and Panasonic have expressed continued interest in 4K television manufacturing and will be emphasizing Ultra HD LCD TVs in the coming year. This leaves LG's 55EA9800 and Samsung's KN55S9C 55-inch curved-screen TVs as the primary large-screen OLED displays commercially available in the US. More details regarding any potential future OLED and Ultra HD TV models from all the major electronics companies are expected to be announced at CES in Las Vegas from January 7-10. Source: Nikkei via EngadgetPosted Thu Dec 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Intolerable Cruelty' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2003 rom-com starring George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones is in the works for Blu-ray in March. Pre-order this title here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Intolerable Cruelty' for Blu-ray on March 4. Miles Massey (George Clooney), a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney has everything. But despite his impressive client list, a formidable win record, the respect of his peers and an ironclad contract (the "Massey pre-nup") named after him, he's reached a crossroads in his life. Sated on success, boredom has set in and he's looking for new challenges. All that changes when Miles meets his match in the devastating Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Marylin is the soon-to-be ex-wife of his client (Edward Herrmann), a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. Underhanded tactics, deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marylin and Miles square off in this battle of the sexes from directors Joel and Ethan Coen. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: A Look Inside Intolerable Cruelty, The Wardrobe, Filmmaker Approved and Assembled Outtakes, and an Ultraviolet Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Intolerable Cruelty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Thu Dec 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Samsung Updates Smart TV SDK[teaser]The company's latest Smart TV development software will provide developers with new tools to create enhanced apps. [/teaser] Samsung has announced the release of its latest Smart TV SDK (Software Development Kit).Version 5.0 offers improved features and design tools aimed at delivering more advanced Smart TV applications. SDK 5.0 includes expanded support for more devices and features a Web UI Framework that allows developers to use HTML 5 standards. In addition, the new kit makes use of PNaCL technology, giving developers the freedom to build apps for numerous Smart TV models without running into compatibility issues. Mulit-screen and browser-based IDE features have also been updated, providing app support for televisions and mobile devices, and development support through web browsers. Finally, the SDK's enhanced tools will let users control appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, and even their home lighting through their Smart TVs. "With membership and SDK downloads increasing yearly, the Samsung Development Forum website is becoming one of the world's largest TV app developer communities," said YoungKi Byun, Vice President of Software Research & Development Team, Samsung Electronics. "We plan to provide more various platforms and improve a development environment to expand the Smart TV app ecosystem." Samsung's SDK 5.0 for Smart TV development will be available for download on January 6 from the Samsung Developers Forum website. Source: Samsung TomorrowPosted Thu Dec 26, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by:
