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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has a curious deal on the Academy Award-nominated film 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' on Blu-ray.[/teaser] The online retailer is selling Criterion's reference-quality high-definition disc for just $14.99 (63 percent off suggested list price). Click here to be linked to the offer. If Benjamin Button has piqued your curiosity, don't miss HDD's own Tom Landy's review here.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Say Anything: 20th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray[teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Fox has revealed plans to release the classic eighties film in high-definition in a 20th Anniversary Edition this November. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox will bring the coming-of-age romance 'Say Anything: 20th Anniversary Edition' starring John Cusack to Blu-ray on November 3. Specs and features haven't been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Say Anything: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 3.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Girlfriend Experience' on Blu-ray[teaser]Steven Soderbergh's film about a high-class call girl will make its high-definition debut this September.[/teaser] Magnolia Home Entertainment will bring the film 'The Girlfriend Experience' starring Sasha Gray to Blu-ray on September 29. There's no word on tech specs as of yet, but supplements will include audio commentary with Soderbergh and actress Sasha Grey, and HDNet "A look at "The Girlfriend Experience." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Girlfriend Experience' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
Pssst... 'Secrets of the Cross' on Blu-ray[teaser]Uncover thousand years old mysteries in high-definition this fall. [/teaser] Kultur Video will bring the documentary series 'Secrets of the Cross' to Blu-ray in a two-disc set on September 29. There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but suggested list price has been set at $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Secrets of the Cross' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
A look Inside Sony’s Blu-ray Factory[teaser]From beginning to end, a visual tour of the Blu-ray manufacturing process.[/teaser] The Australian website News.com.au posted a fantastic gallery detailing the inner workings of Sony’s Blu-ray disc factory. The photo journal takes a trip through the factory as a future disc would, starting as a handful of polycarbonate granules. Much of the process is automated, with only a few technicians overseeing the process. Perhaps most surprising though is the amount of precautions engineers must go through to ensure cleanliness of the plant. Going first through a chamber which blows loose dust off of their clothing, they then don full jumpsuits which cover everything but their faces and hands. Even the shoes the technicians are seen wearing in the plant are provided, and are not to be worn, or taken outside the plant. The photos, taken by Charlie Brewer can be viewed at News.com.auPosted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Best Buy Christens 'Star Trek' Gift Set Exclusive[teaser]Best Buy is offering an exclusive gift set for the upcoming 'Star Trek' Blu-ray release.[/teaser] The 'Star Trek: Gift Set' will be available on November 17. This exclusive product will not only contain the 3-disc 'Star Trek' Blu-ray, it will also include four collectible replica Starfleet Division badges as worn by the U.S.S. Enterprise command crew. Only a very small image of the gift set has been released so far on the electronics retailer's website: The current price for this gift set has been placed at $39.99 and you can pre-order your copy here. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 17.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nothing Like The Holidays' Blu-ray Gets Detailed[teaser]As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay will be bringing the romantic comedy 'Nothing Like The Holidays' starring Debra Messing and John Leguizamo to Blu-ray on October 27.[/teaser] Specs are in now in, with the Blu-ray presented in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 (2.35:1) video with an English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements have also been revealed and will include: Nothing Like A Family: Cast Reunion; Audio Commentary with Actor Freddy Rodriguez, Director Alfredo De Villa, and Producer Robert Teitel; Bloopers; Theatrical Trailer; and Sneak Peeks. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a Picture-In-Picture Insider Exclusive with the cast as well as a Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Nothing Like The Holidays' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 27.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Battlestar Galactica' Blu-rays $165 at Deep Discount[teaser]DeepDiscount.com has an excellent deal on the 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' Blu-ray.[/teaser] The online retailer is selling one of the best science-fiction dramas ever produced in high-definition for $219.99 (37% off suggested retail price). Even better, use the promotional code HIDEFDIGEST25 during checkout and get an additional 25% off the price -- bringing the cost down to $165 with free delivery. This collection includes all four seasons, the miniseries, a collectible cylon figurine, and more! The promotional code is only valid from now through August 2, so don't hesitate in taking advantage of this amazing offer.Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Night of the Creeps: Director's Cut' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror cult classic will make its high-definition debut this Halloween. [/teaser] Sony says the Fred Dekker horror film 'Night of the Creeps: Director's Cut' will creep onto Blu-ray this October 20. The Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and will be loaded with supplements including: Audio Commentary with Members of the Cast; Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Fred Dekker; Deleted Scenes; Alternate Ending – Theatrical Version; Original Theatrical Trailer; Trivia Track; Birth of the Creeps - Writer/Director Fred Dekker discusses his influences and early filmmaking experiences and how NIGHT OF THE CREEPS evolved into his debut feature film.; Cast of the Creeps - Actors Jason Lively, Tom Atkins, Steve Marshall, and Actress Jill Whitlow talk about their experiences on the film, and how they have dealt with the film's enduring cult success over the past 25 years; Creating the Creeps - Make-Up FX Creators David B. Miller, Robert Kurtzman and others discuss the extensive make-up creations in the film, and how they brought the slithering sluglike "creeps" to life; Escape of the Creeps - A detailed look into the film's post-production and why the film was barely released to theatres with Writer/Director Fred Dekker, Composer Barry DeVorzon, and Producer Charles Gordon; Legend of the Creeps - Final words from the cast & crew on the film's enduring cult popularity plus interviews with the film's biggest fans; Tom Atkins: Man of Action – A detailed look at the career of Tom Atkins with testimonials from filmmakers he's worked with over the past thirty years; Footage from the June 2009 cast reunion screening at The Original Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; and BD-Live Access. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still unknown at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Night of the Creeps: Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 20.Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Sony Inks Deal With Redbox For Distribution[teaser] Yet Blu-ray mention remains curiously absent...[/teaser] Redbox automated kiosks are ever increasing their presence. They can be found in Walmart, Walgreens, and even McDonald’s locations around the globe. Now, thanks do a deal with Sony, they’re increasing their selection. The new deal, announced in a press release last week, will allow Redbox access to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment titles, both new releases and classics. “Our consumers have always been the best barometer of where our business needs to go, and clearly Redbox has become an important distribution option,” said David Bishop of the arrangement. Curiously absent though, was the mention of Blu-ray discs. It’d be hard to believe that Sony doesn’t want their Blu-rays in Redbox kiosks across America, perhaps we’ll see more as this develops.Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
