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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Star Trek: The Original Series Three-Season Set' $88.99 at Amazon![teaser] Amazon's Gold Box Blu-ray Deal of the Day boldly goes where no man has gone before! [/teaser] For today only, Amazon is selling the bundled 'Star Trek: The Original Series' on Blu-ray for $88.99 (51% off the suggested retail price). The bundle includes all three seasons of the classic Gene Roddenberry series on Blu-ray. This offer is only good while supplies last, and the sale page can be found by clicking here.Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 07:38 AM PDT by: -
'The Place Beyond the Pines' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed drama from Derek Cianfrance rides to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Place Beyond the Pines' will have a Blu-ray release on August 6. Motorcycle stuntman Luke (Ryan Gosling) gives up his job in order to provide for his newborn son and the boy's mother (Eva Mendes). Elsewhere, Avery (Bradley Cooper), an ambitious rookie cop, struggles to make his way in a corrupt police department. Their two worlds collide when Luke takes part in a string of bank robberies, the consequences of which echoes into the next generation. From the director of 'Blue Valentine,' this sweeping and emotional epic has critics raving. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary with Cianfrance as well as Deleted and Extended Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Place Beyond the Pines' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'This Is the End'Seth Rogen, James Franco and an all-star cast of comedians play themselves facing the apocalypse in 'This Is the End'. It's all so terribly meta, but is it funny? Find out in our theatrical review.Posted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Amour' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The winner for Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards is coming to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Amour' for Blu-ray on August 20. Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has an attack. The couple's bond of love is severely tested. Written and directed by Michael Haneke. Supplements and suggested list price have not been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Amour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 20.Posted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'What Maisie Knew' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The contemporary reimagining of Henry James' classic novel is making its way to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium is preparing 'What Maisie Knew' for Blu-ray on August 13. An aging rock star (Julianne Moore) and a contemporary art dealer (Steve Coogan)—Susanna and Beale are too self-involved even to notice their neglect and inadequacy as parents; their fight for Maisie is just another battle in an epic war of personalities. As they raise the stakes by taking on inappropriate new partners, the ex-nanny Margo and the much younger bartender Lincoln (Joanna Vanderham and Alexander Skarsgård), the shuffling of Maisie from household to household becomes more and more callous, the consequences more and more troubling. Always watchful, however, Maisie begins to understand that the path through this morass of adult childishness and selfish blindness will have to be of her own making. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'What Maisie Knew' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
ESPN Announces Plans to Shut Down ESPN 3D by the End of the Year[teaser]"Due to low adoption of 3D at home."[/teaser] Troubling news for fans of 3D and sports as ESPN has announced plans to shut down its ESPN 3D channel by the end of the year. The reasoning behind the decision leaves little to the imagination. ESPN banked heavily on the idea of capturing a new wave of 3D owners, but with "low adoption," the Disney-owned sports giant has made its 3D determination. From Katina Arnold, ESPN PR, "ESPN 3D was great at home but due to low adoption of 3D to home, we are discontinuing to focus on other products for fans and affiliates." One of the earliest boons of the recent 3D TV push was ESPN. ESPN 3D was launched with the last World Cup in June of 2010 but will not be around for a second 3D World Cup broadcast. In less than three years the network launched, moved to 24 hour 3D content, and was carried by major carriers such as Comcast, DirecTV, Verizon FIOS, and AT&T. Unfortunately for ESPN 3D, AT&T stopped carrying the channel back in 2011 citing high costs and low demands. Of course, if demand for 3D content at home increased, say due to better than current 3D display methods, ESPN might hop right back on board. Before that happens though, it is likely that ESPN will pursue delivering Ultra HD broadcasts. "ESPN 3D production (is) unmatched! As tech leader ESPN will continue to experiment with things like UHDTV. Source: The Verge Author: Brian HossPosted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Iceman' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The chilling story of mob hitman Richard Kuklinski will leave a trail of bodies on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium is preparing 'The Iceman' for Blu-ray on September 3. Inspired by actual events, 'The Iceman' follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American dream as a devoted husband and father; in reality Kuklinski was a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession. Co-starring Academy Award® nominee Winona Ryder ('Black Swan') and Chris Evans ('Avengers,' 'Captain America'), 'The Iceman' is directed by Ariel Vromen ('Danika') from a script he wrote with Morgan Land ('Rx'). Ray Liotta ('Goodfellas'), David Schwimmer ('Friends'), Robert Davi ('Profiler') and Danny Abeckaser ('Alpha Dog') round out the cast. The film features cameo appearances by Stephen Dorff ('Public Enemies') and James Franco ('127 Hours'). Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Iceman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 3.Posted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Beast Within' & 'Crawlspace' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]A double dose of 80s horror will scare up Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'The Beast Within' and 'Crawlspace' for Blu-ray later in 2013. 'The Beast Within' - Some boys have raging hormones...but his are absolutely furious! 18-year-old Michael MacCleary - the progeny of an unholy union between his mother and a swamp beasty - is on the verge of becoming a man...EATER! And as the inherited evil in his blood gnaws at his soul, Michael must return to the swamp to uncover the terrifying secret identity of his father - before his nasty natural tendencies force him to make jambalaya out of the locals! 'Crawlspace' - Renter Beware! Psychotic landlord Karl Gunter wants to charge you an arm and a leg for the privilege of tenancy! Spying on his female renters from an elaborate network of crawlspaces, Gunther lures new victims into his torture chamber with an incessant "tap, tap, tap!" Can a new prospective renter stop this apartment building's rapid turnover rate... or will Gunther continue to make a killing?!? Specs, supplements, and suggested list prices have not been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beast Within' and 'Crawlspace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jun 12, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Betty Boop: The Essential Collection Volume 1' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The iconic animated pinup will bat her eyelashes on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films is preparing 'Betty Boop: The Essential Collection Volume 1' for Blu-ray on July 30. Regarded as one of the first and most famous sex symbols on the animated screen; she was a symbol of the Depression era and a reminder of the more carefree days of the Roaring Twenties. Her popularity was drawn larger from adult audiences and the cartoons, while seemingly surreal, contained many sexual and psychological elements. "Boop-Oop-A-Doop" The queen of the animated screen returns to allure and entice audiences all over again in this fantastic four-volume compilation featuring many of her greatest adventures. Volume One includes 12 animated short films available for the first time on DVD and Blu-ray. All 12 shorts were produced by Max Fleischer and directed by his brother Dave Fleischer. Featuring the voices of Mae Questel, Bonnie Poe and Ann Little as Betty Boop. Also featuring guest voices of Cab Calloway, Jack Mercer, William Pennell and The Royal Samoans. This collection includes the cartoons 'Chess Nuts' (1932), 'Betty Boop, M.D.' (1932), 'Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle' (1932), 'Betty Boop for President' (1932), 'Betty Boop's Penthouse' (1933), 'Betty Boop's Birthday Party' (1933), 'Betty Boop's May Party' (1933), 'Betty Boop's Halloween Party' (1933), 'Betty Boop's Rise to Fame' (1934), 'Betty Boop's Trial' (1934), 'Betty Boop's Life Guard' (1934), and 'The Foxy Hunter' (1937). Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet but the shorts will be newly re-mastered in HD from 4K scans of the original negatives and finegrains. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Betty Boop: The Essential Collection Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 30.Posted Tue Jun 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Lost Tower' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Masahiko Murata's anime feature film will make its Blu-ray debut in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Viz Media has just revealed 'Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Lost Tower' will hit Blu-ray on September 17. Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and corners the rogue ninja. Mukade's goal is revealed when he unleashes the power of a dormant leyline, causing a light to envelop Naruto and send him into the past, twenty years before the series began. When Naruto awakens, he comes into contact with the Fourth Hokage, His father, Minato Namikaze. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtracks, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Lost Tower' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 17.Posted Tue Jun 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
