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Babs Returns to Blu-ray[teaser]Barbra Streisand's first club performance in 48 years is headed for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Columbia will be releasing 'One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard – September 26, 2009' for a high-definition release on May 4. The intimate concert's release will coincide with her new jazz album, Love is the Answer. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include a feature on the club and its owner, Lorraine Gordon. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard – September 26, 2009' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Undisputed III: Redemption' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Prisoners fight for freedom in an underground high-definition fighting syndicate this June. [/teaser] Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema has revealed 'Undisputed III: Redemption' is bound for Blu-ray on June 1. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement announced thus far is a DVD/Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Undisputed III: Redemption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 1.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'44 Inch Chest' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The gritty crime drama from the writers of 'Sexy Beast' hitting high-definition in a few weeks has been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Image Entertainment plans to release '44 Inch Chest' starring Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, and Ian McShane on Blu-ray on April 20. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary by director Malcolm Venville, Interview with Malcolm Venville, making-of featurette, Epilogues, and a theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.98. You can find the latest specs for '44 Inch Chest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 20.Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
We'll be your new movie buddy! Check out the High-Def Digest Facebook Page![teaser]Visit the High-Def Digest Facebook page and become a fan. We'll make sure you never miss a great review. Better yet, our new Facebook features will let you share your favorite news and reviews with your friends![/teaser] Check out the High-Def Digest Page on Facebook, become a fan, and spread the word, so you and your friends can always find the best Blu-ray and high-def reviews online. Our Facebook page is still going strong! We're gaining new fans with each passing month, and we'd love you to join in the fun. In addition to our reviews and priceless witticisms, we use the page as one more way of spreading the word about the best high-def releases on the market. If you haven't joined yet, you can check it out here and become a fan. Hope to see you there soon!Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
Save $3 on 'Avatar' & Another Fox Blu-ray at Amazon[teaser]Amazon is running a promotion to save an additional $3 on the purchase of two Fox titles -- if one of them is James Cameron's record-smashing epic! [/teaser] To receive the $3 discount, simply add 'Avatar' and another qualifying Blu-ray to your shopping cart and the new pricing will be applied to your order at checkout. Click this link to check out the applicable titles including 'Fight Club,' 'X2: X-Men United,' and more! This offer is only available from now through May 4.Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 11:40 AM PDT by: -
RedBox Surveys Customers on Monthly Streaming Service[teaser]Kiosk rentals struck a blow to Blockbuster, but it looks like RedBox may be making a move towards Netflix. [/teaser] Netflix has a history of making pseudo announcements through surveys. The PS3, Wii, and now iPhone streaming services all hit just after surveys were sent out. Now RedBox, it seems, is doing the same thing, but that’s not the only cue they’ve taken from Netflix. The survey that went out to RedBox customers asked them to rate their interest in a streaming service that would cut the Netflix rate in half. At $3.95 a month, said the survey, customers would have access to unlimited streaming as well as four free kiosk rentals. Since a rental is usually a dollar anyway, that equates to free streaming for anyone who rents four movies or more a month. $3.95 is a nice low monthly fee, but that immediately raises questions of availability and compatibility. Part of the reason Netflix is so great is that you can use it on a huge range of devices. It’s also constantly being upgraded, with HD streaming coming to PC and 5.1 sound coming to all devices by the end of the year. If the RedBox service could offer a similar selection of films with an HD stream and the ability to stream from a Blu-ray player, it could be a huge threat to Netflix. If not, don’t expect to hear too much more about it.Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM PDT by: -
'Visions of Nature: Timescapes' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Take a high-definition stroll through America's National Parks in your living room this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'Visions of Nature: Timescapes' is headed for Blu-ray on May 4. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Visions of Nature: Timescapes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Preorder Pricing on Sony’s 3D TVs Revealed[teaser]Sony’s LX900 series is priced dead even with Samsung’s 7000s. The HX series gets you 3D TV ready on the cheap, sort of. [/teaser] If you’re looking for 3D right out of the box, Sony’s LX900 series will do it. It comes with two pairs of active shutter glasses and the requisite 3D emitter. It’s also got head tracking technology to keep that 3D looking nice, and a lot of nice throw-ins like integrated WiFi, an edge lit display, and DNLA compliance. At 46 inches, you’re looking at an MSRP of $2,449. The HX800 is the cheapest of Sony’s new 3D capable TVs. It’s got an ambient light sensor to adjust color and brightness, and edge backlighting. It’s got access to all those Bravia widgets, though there’s no WiFi included. It’s got an MSRP of $1,999 for that same 46” size, but if you’re looking to go 3D, you’ll be spending another $320 or so for the adapter and glasses. Sony’s HX900 series is incredibly slick. Instead of the edge lighting seen in the other sets, the HX900 sports local dimming. It’s equipped with Bravia Engine 3 video processing, 24p film playback, and a 6 degree upward tilt for “natural viewing.” You’ll be able to pick it up at the same $2,499 as the LX900, but you’ll still have to pick up a 3D adapter and glasses. Source: JR.comPosted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Celine: Through the Eyes of the World' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary covering Celine Dion's 2008-2009 Taking Chances World Tour will have a Blu-ray release in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Music will be releasing 'Celine: Through the Eyes of the World' for a high-definition release on May 4. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include an additional hour of footage not seen in the theatrical release, as well as an eight page booklet of never-before-seen photos from the tour. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Celine: Through the Eyes of the World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pep Squad' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Take a trip to the high school senior prom Troma-style on high-definition this May! [/teaser] Troma is planning to bring 'Pep Squad' to Blu-ray on May 25. Specs and supplements have yet to be announced, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pep Squad' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 25.Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
