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'Best Man Down' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy from director Ted Koland will walk down the Blu-ray aisle in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'Best Man Down' for Blu-ray on January 21. When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Tyler Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Jess Weixler) and Scott (Justin Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But getting Lumpy's body back to Minneapolis is just the start of their adventure, as the well-intended sacrifice surprises at every turn. And when the newlyweds' path leads them to a fifteen year-old girl in a small, northern Minnesota town – all bets are off on who Lumpy really was. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: AXS TV: A Look at Best Man Down and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Best Man Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 21.Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Man of Steel' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon![teaser]Amazon has a Kryptonian stocking stuffer for under $10! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Man of Steel' to $9.99 (72% off suggested list price). Zack Snyder's take on Superman features Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, and Diane Lane. This great price will be hard to beat, so order your copy here today!Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Roku Media Player & Panasonic Home Theater System[teaser]Amazon is offering limited time discounts on a streaming media player and a 5.1 speaker system! [/teaser] Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, great holiday shopping deals are still in full swing. Amazon has selected the Roku LT Streaming Media Player as its Gold Box Deal of the Day, cutting its price by 26 percent, bringing it down to just $36.99. The media player offers users access to a wide assortment of streaming entertainment, including free services like Pandora and Crackle and subscription apps like Netflix and Hulu Plus. Support for Android and iOS devices is also available, and the player streams at up to 720p. In addition, Amazon is also running a lightning deal on the Panasonic SC-BTT190 Home Theater System, bringing its price down 47 percent to $160. The package includes a 5.1 speaker system and a 3D Blu-ray player. Buyers who want to take advantage of the deal will have to act fast, as the discount will only last for the next 3 hours while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more holiday related deals, and don't forget to check out Amazon's Holiday Deals Page for all their latest sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Many Wars Ago' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Francesco Rosi's 1970 war drama enlists Blu-ray's service in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo has just revealed 'Many Wars Ago' for Blu-ray on January 7. In Northern Italy, WWI has turned into a bloody stalemate. Bogged down in their trenches on a barren highland, the men of an Italian infantry division have been given one objective: retake a commanding height from the enemy. Unfortunately, the tactical ingenuity of general Leone (Alain Cuny), the unpopular division commander, consists of supplementing frontal attacks against machine-guns with medieval fighting schemes. His dispirited troops must be prodded with ever harsher measures into storming the Austrian positions. As casualties mount, indignation spreads amongst the rank and file. Disturbed by the decisions of his superiors, lieutenant Sassu (Mark Frechette) is progressively led to question the purpose of the war and to reconsider where his real duties lie. The Blu-ray will feature a digitally restored in collaboration with the National Cinematheque and The Turin National Museum under the supervision of director Francesco Rosi and supplements will include: before and after restoration demonstration; Interview with director Francesco Rosi; new and improved subtitle translation; and fully illustrated booklet on the genesis and production of Many Wars Ago. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Many Wars Ago' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 7.Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of December 15th, 2013 – Now with Contest!This week, in addition to our usual coverage of the latest Blu-ray releases, we're also giving away a free Blu-ray copy of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in the blog. This is a lightning contest for today only, so get your entries in fast!Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Himalaya' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The acclaimed 1999 drama will trek to Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino has remastered 'Himalaya' for a Blu-ray release on December 31. Filmed over seven months in the forbidden Dolpo region of Nepal, 'Himalaya' tells the story of a generational struggle for the leadership of a tiny mountain village between its proud old chief and a headstrong young caravanner. The balance of power shifts uneasily as they make their annual salt trek across the Himalayas. A visually striking and spiritually captivating portrait of life in one of the world's most extraordinary places, 'Himalaya' is both intense drama and a gorgeous tapestry of the fast disappearing traditions of Tibetan life. The Blu-ray uses a brand new transfer remastered in high definition by Kino Classics. Starring Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, and Lhakpa Tsamchoe. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by director Éric Valli; A 26-minute "making of" documentary; and Electronic Press Kit. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Himalaya' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 31.Posted Mon Dec 16, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Star Trek: The Stardate Collection' Blu-ray $56.99 at Amazon![teaser]Save sixty percent on the Blu-ray collection of Star Trek films this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Star Trek: The Stardate Collection' for $56.99 (60% off the suggested retail price). Discover the Star Trek Universe and experience every unforgettable moment from Kirk's triumphant return to the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise in Star Trek: The Motion Picture to Picard, Data and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E's final battle for control of the universe in Star Trek Nemesis. The spirit of the Enterprise lives on in the heart-stopping action and unforgettable characters of this brilliant collection. Click here to boldly go where no one has gone before! This offer is available from now through December 22.Posted Sun Dec 15, 2013 at 09:40 AM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Parental Guidance SuggestedSome family films are safer for the family than others. In today's Roundtable, we make note of some movies that were ostensibly made for family-friendly viewing, but that actually feature content inappropriate for young children. Share the examples like this you've noticed with us in the blog today.Posted Fri Dec 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
LG's Gesture and Speech Recognition Technology Receives UL Certification[teaser]The company's latest Smart TV tech has been tested and validated by inspection and certification company Underwriters Laboratories. [/teaser] LG has announced that its advanced speech and finger gesture recognition functions have been validated by Underwriters Laboratories, making it the first company to receive such a certificate for Smart TV technology. "Being the first to receive UL certificate of validation for Smart TV features is confirmation of our innovation's uniqueness and innovation," said Do-joon Lee, Vice President and head of the UX Division in LG's Home Entertainment Company. "We are committed to advancing the Smart TV experience to bring greater convenience to people's lives." For their testing, UL assessed how well LG's voice recognition technology interpreted vocal commands and how quickly it was able to process the information. Likewise, the company's gesture recognition feature was tested for tracking accuracy and the value of its special functions. Both new technologies will be available in LG's 2014 Smart TVs and will be demoed at LG's booth at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month. Source: LGPosted Fri Dec 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Sabrina (1954)' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Billy Wilder's classic starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden is bound for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Sabrina (1954)' for a Blu-ray release on April 8. The daughter of the chauffeur of the wealthy Larabee family, she becomes infatuated with the rakish, younger brother David, while spying on their lavish parties as a teenager. Her father sends her to school in Paris to forget her romantic angst, but upon her return, the now fashionable young woman has suddenly become irresistible to David. Since his father and older brother Linus, who runs the family business, have engineered his forthcoming marriage to a wealthy heiress, they attempt to derail Sabrina's romance with David. To cool his brother's ardor, Linus temporarily puts David out of commission and begins dating Sabrina simply to distract her. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audrey Hepburn: Fashion Icon; Sabrina's World; Supporting Sabrina; William Holden: The Paramount Years; Sabrina Documentary; and Behind the Gates: Camera. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sabrina (1954)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Fri Dec 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by:
