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High-Def Holidays: Fall into Blu
Posted Wed Sep 5, 2012 at 01:30 PM PDT by Dick WardThe summer is over and that means it’s time to go back to school. Or at least it used to be. For most of us, the end of summer just means that we’ll continue going to work every day, but we won’t have to stare longingly out our windows wishing we were outside. It’s actually a pretty nice feeling. “High-Def Holidays” is a celebration of that and all the other strange and wonderful things that September brings us.
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Back to School Blus - Part 1
Posted Tue Sep 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM PDT by Aaron PeckIt's that time of year again! Grab your backpacks and books, 'cause you're heading back to school! Oh come on, it's not that bad. We'll tell you what, here's a long list of back to school movies to take your mind off the back to school blues...
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Bonus View Digest - August 31, 2012
Posted Fri Aug 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM PDT by Aaron PeckAugust has quickly come and gone. September is soon upon us, which means the start of football season, the start of the fall movie-going season, and of course 'Indiana Jones' on Blu-ray! (which you should probably pre-order right now).
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'Raiders of the Lost Ark' on IMAX: Here's What You Need to Know
Posted Tue Aug 28, 2012 at 05:30 PM PDT by Michael S. PalmerA couple weeks ago, Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment flew High-Def Digest to San Francisco for an early look at 'Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures' Blu-ray boxed set (available September 18).
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Bonus View Digest - August 24, 2012
Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by Aaron PeckIt's been a tough week on The Bonus View. We've had to report some very sad news in the world of filmmaking. Tony Scott's apparent suicide topped movie news, but we also discussed Bob Hoskins retiring from acting because of his diagnosis of Parkinson's. However, there is a bright spot. We've been running another great contest. If you're into free Blu-rays and you're into great TV, then you'll love our latest giveaway.
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Jennifer Lawrence: From Worst to First
Posted Wed Aug 15, 2012 at 01:30 PM PDT by Aaron PeckI, like a lucky few, had my first experience with Jennifer Lawrence at the Sundance Film Festival when she burst onto the scene with a little movie called 'Winter's Bone.' It was easy to see she had the makings of a well-respected leading lady in Hollywood.
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High-Def Digest's Olympic Games Movies List
Posted Mon Aug 6, 2012 at 02:45 PM PDT by Aaron PeckWe decided to put together a must-see list of Olympic-themed movies that you can watch in between those blistering handball matches.
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Contest: Win 'Rushmore' on Criterion Collection Blu-ray!
Posted Mon Aug 6, 2012 at 09:25 AM PDT by Joshua ZyberYou like free stuff, don't you? How would you like a free copy of Wes Anderson's hilarious 'Rushmore' on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection? Head on over to the blog today for your chance to win!
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Bonus View Digest - August 3, 2012
Posted Fri Aug 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM PDT by Aaron PeckThis week we had a few very popular posts that caused quite the stir in the comments section. Everything from terrible CGI effects to superhero-themed movie-tie-in video games were featured. Check it all out below.
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HDD Interviews Cast & Crew of 'JAWS' About the Blu-ray Restoration and Exclusive Documentary
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT by Michael S. PalmerTo celebrate the August 14th Blu-ray release of Steven Spielberg's horror classic, 'JAWS', Universal invited High-Def Digest to the Universal Studios backlot in Burbank, California to chat with the film's co-writer and production designer, the producer of a Blu-ray exclusive documentary, and a Universal executive who oversaw the film's 35mm restoration alongside Steven Spielberg himself.
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Bonus View Digest - July 27, 2012
Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM PDT by Aaron PeckThis week we had a lot to talk about and a few posts sparked quite the debate in the comments section. So, in case you missed anything on the blog here's a quick rundown to keep you updated.
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High-Def Digest's Top 10 Impending Blu-ray Releases for the Rest of 2012
Posted Thu Jul 26, 2012 at 03:55 PM PDT by Aaron PeckWe've been covering some of the best Blu-ray releases this year in our "So Far…" series, but it's important to look ahead. The releases that await as the year continues are some of the biggest the format has ever seen. Yes, we got 'Star Wars' last year, but this year features some of cinema's greatest movies, the ones we simply had to pre-order the moment they were announced...
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HDD Interviews 'Get the Gringo' (and 'Elysium') Producer and Co-writer Stacy Perskie
Posted Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 02:05 PM PDT by Luke HickmanPerskie has worked on several very big films, but I believe he's really about to explode. Why? Because he's currently co-producing Neill Blomkamp's first film after his 'District 9' feature debut, the uber-secretive 'Elysium.' The first footage and a general synopsis was finally revealed at Comic-Con two weeks ago, but I conducted this interview just days before that so Perskie still had to be tight-lipped about it – but that didn't stop me from asking. I managed to get one little tidbit out of him about 'Elysium' that got me very excited for it.
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HDD Interviews 'Get the Gringo' Director Adrian Grunberg
Posted Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 01:55 PM PDT by Luke HickmanI recently spoke with director Adrian Grunberg about 'Get the Gringo.' I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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Bonus View Digest - July 20, 2012
Posted Fri Jul 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by Aaron PeckWell, what else is there to talk about this week? 'The Dark Knight Rises' hit theaters and that's what everyone is going to be talking about for quite a while. While we've got plenty of 'TDKR' news on The Bonus View this week, we've also got a lot of other articles, reviews, and recaps for you.
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HDD Interviews 'Get the Gringo' Star Kevin Hernandez
Posted Fri Jul 20, 2012 at 09:50 AM PDT by Luke HickmanFor the Blu-ray release of 'Get the Gringo,' we were given the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with Hernandez.
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The Best TV Blu-rays of 2012, So Far...
Posted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 04:50 PM PDT by Aaron PeckWe continue with our look at the year's best releases, so far... This time we're focusing on the Blu-rays we've seen from the realm of television.
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Bonus View Digest - July 13, 2012
Posted Fri Jul 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by Aaron PeckIt was a hectic week at The Bonus View. We covered a little bit of everything, so sit back and check out what you might have missed.
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The Best Comedy Blu-rays of 2012, So Far...
Posted Wed Jul 11, 2012 at 01:20 PM PDT by Aaron PeckOur "So Far…" series continues since we've come to the halfway point of 2012. We've already covered this year's best action movies on Blu-ray, so let's hit up some of the funniest movies that have been released on the format this year.
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Bonus View Digest - July 6, 2012
Posted Fri Jul 6, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by Aaron PeckEven though this weekend was highlighted by America's birthday, we were still able to bring you quite a bit of HD-related content. In case you missed what happened on The Bonus View this week, because you were too busy barbequing and watching fireworks, here's a rundown of our coverage.
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