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'Pandorum' on Blu-ray Next Month
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Starz/Anchor Bay (all tags)
The sci-fi horror film will hit high-definition just before Christmas.
Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment says 'Pandorum' starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster will be coming to Blu-ray on December 22.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include an audio commentary; The World of Elysium: Behind-the-scenes featurette; Flight team training video; deleted and alternate scenes; still galleries; and a digital copy.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Pandorum' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 22.
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Universal Announces iPhone and Social Networking Integration
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET
With the release of movies like 'Bruno,' 'Funny People' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' Universal has announced the integration of several new applications for PC and iPhone.
The pocket BLU app from Universal Studios Home Entertainment will debut this holiday season in time for the release of 'Bruno' on November 17th. Using the WiFi connection present on the iPhone and iPod Touch, pocket BLU is able to act as remote control for Blu-ray players viewing compatible titles. pocket BLU also simplifies the fast forward and seek features by letting users tilt their device sideways to select from a full timeline of the film.
pocket BLU will be compatible with 'Bruno,' 'Funny People,' 'Public Enemies,' 'Inglourious Basterds,' 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love,' and '9.'
The release of 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love' will also mark the introduction of social BLU. This application will allow users to access their Facebook and Twitter accounts, presumably to talk about the film. In future releases, says Universal, users will be able to share film-related content on their Facebook page.
Those who pick up a copy of 'Funny People' will get a look at the newly redesigned BD-Live Center. Users will be able to get a look at films coming to Blu-ray and to theaters. The BD-Live Center will automatically select previews that it believes the user will like, and bring updated content to the viewer.
It seems a bit farfetched to think that a user with an iPhone would want to log in to Universal’s application in order to access their Twitter or Facebook account, rather than just using an app that they’ve undoubtedly installed on their phone already. Using an iPhone or iPod Touch as a sort of advanced remote control though, could certainly have some potential.
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'The Last King Of Scotland' Blu-ray Bound
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
The biopic of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is coming to Blu-ray early next year.
In another retailer announcement, it seems 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Last King Of Scotland' starring Forest Whitaker in his Oscar winning role for a Blu-ray debut on February 2.
Specs and features haven't been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Last King Of Scotland' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.
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'Revanche' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Criterion (all tags)
Austrian filmmaker Götz Spielmann's Oscar-nominated masterpiece is slated for high-definition release in February.
The Criterion Collection says 'Revanche' will have a Blu-ray release on February 16.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: a new video interview with Spielmann; The Making of “Revanche,” a half-hour documentary shot on the film’s set; Foreign Land, Spielmann’s award-winning student short film, with an introduction by the director; U.S. theatrical trailer; and an essay by critic Michael Wood.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Revanche' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 16.
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'District 9' Blu-ray Comes Early
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 05:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Now the invasion will hit Blu-ray before Christmas.
As previously reported, Sony announced 'District 9' for a high-definition debut on December 29, but now the release date has been pushed up a week to December 22.
Nothing else about the release has changed: The Blu-ray will feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus; Innovation: Acting and Improvisation; Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9; and Alien Generation: Visual Effects.
The Blu-ray will also include: Director's Commentary; Joburg From Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9 - Interactive Map; Koobus Big Gun; The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log Three-Part Documentary; The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log - Chapter 3: Refining District 9; Cinechat; Sony's MovieIQ and BD-Live.
Here's a look at the packaging:
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Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'District 9' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 29.
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'To Live and Die in L.A.' Blu-ray Back on Track
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The on again/off again Blu-ray release is back on again for February.
Originally slated for June, MGM has finally rescheduled William Friedkin's modern crime cult classic 'To Live and Die in L.A.' starring William Petersen and Willem Dafoe for Blu-ray release on February 2.
Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'To Live and Die in L.A.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.
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'Walk the Line' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
The Man in Black will become a boy named Blu next February.
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that 20th Century Fox will be releasing the biopic 'Walk the Line' starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon on Blu-ray on February 2.
Specs and features haven't been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Walk the Line' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.
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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Road House' Blu-ray $7.99 at Amazon
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: High Def Deals, Amazon (all tags)
See Patrick Swayze rough up a small town in high-definition for under $8.
The online retailer has just reduced the price of the guilty pleasure 'Road House' to just $7.99 (68% off suggested list price).
Click here to check out the sale before Dalton puts his method of "southern hospitality" to use, and we ain't talking dancing.
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'Gone with the Wind' Target Exclusive Blu-ray
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Warner Brothers (all tags)
As previously reported, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' on Tuesday, and Target stores will have an exclusive edition.
One of the greatest films of all time will debut in a remastered high-definition edition on November 17 .
“You're going to see, hear and experience so much more with this Blu-ray edition,” said Jeff Baker, WHV Executive Vice President and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog. Viewing Gone with the Wind again on Blu-ray is like seeing it for the first time. You're brought into the saga of the war torn Tara so intensely, you feel as if all the characters literally come alive. At times, I felt as if I was on the set standing next to the camera watching Gable and Leigh as the whole scene unfolded."
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but it appears this release will contain the same discs as the Ultimate Edition without all of the swag.
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The price for the Target exclusive Blu-ray has been set at $34.99.
You can find the latest specs 'Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 17.
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We Now Return You To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
Sun Nov 15, 2009 at 07:00 PM ET
High-Def Digest is back on the job after some unexpected technical difficulties!
You probably noticed problems with the site over the last few days. High-Def Digest experienced intermittent website outages caused by a cyber attack. (Editor's Note: I'm not convinced Michael Bay wasn't retaliating for our 'Transformers 2' review).
Our troubleshooting team has resolved the issue, and the site should now be functioning normally. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and apologize for the inconvenience caused by this attack.
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