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'Devil's Knot' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The film based on the West Memphis Three arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'Devil's Knot' will hit Blu-ray on June 10. May 5, 1993. West Memphis, Arkansas. Three young boys playing in the nearby woods never come home for dinner. In the rush to find and convict the killers, police focus on a trio of teenagers suspected of devil worship. As the mother of one of the murdered boys (Witherspoon) tries to come to grips with this unspeakable tragedy, she is desperate to believe that the killers have been found and will be brought to justice. It is only when an investigator (Firth) reveals that the evidence doesn't all add up, that the community is forced to face the reality that the true killer might still be out there. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Devil's Knot, Getting into Character: The Cast of Devil's Knot, and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Devil's Knot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.Posted Fri May 23, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Divergent' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Neil Burger's film based on Veronica Roth's New York Times best-selling novels is now up for Blu-ray pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Divergent' on Blu-ray on August 5. Divergent is set in a future world where society has been divided into five distinct factions. But Tris will never fit into any one group-she is Divergent, and what makes her different makes her dangerous. Targeted by a faction leader determined to eliminate all Divergents, Tris turns to the one person she believes she can trust: Four, an instructor for the militant Dauntless faction, and a man full of dark secrets. Together, Tris and Four uncover a mind-bending conspiracy that will put their courage to the ultimate test and forever link their destinies. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Bringing Divergent to Life" Documentary; "Faction Before Blood" Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger; and an Audio Commentary with Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Divergent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sabotage' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest actioner explodes on Blu-ray this July and is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed 'Sabotage' will arrive on Blu-ray on July 22. When DEA task force leader Breacher Wharton (Arnold Schwarzenegger) storms a heavily armed cartel safe house, rogue members of his team use it as a cover to steal $10 million in cash. But just when they think their secret is safe, agents begin to be killed off one-by-one and everyone becomes a suspect, including the squad itself. The Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Making Sabotage and Alternate Endings. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sabotage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 22.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cesar Chavez' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The biopic from Diego Luna will be available on home video this July. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Cesar Chavez' will hit Blu-ray on July 22. From Pantelion Films, the studio behind the blockbuster crossover hit Instructions Not Included, and directed by Diego Luna (Abel) from a screenplay by Keir Pearson and Timothy J. Sexton and story by Keir Pearson, Cesar Chavez tells the story of a man who inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey began in Delano, California, and led him across the United States and to Europe where he tirelessly fought for reform. Cesar Chavez chronicles this incredible story and is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and a making-of documentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cesar Chavez' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Thu May 22, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Raid 2: Berandal' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-packed sequel arrives on Blu-ray in July. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Raid 2: Berandal' on Blu-ray on July 8. Following immediately after the events of THE RAID, Rama (Iko Uwais) is forced to reinvent himself as an undercover cop in order to provide protection for his wife and child. Working for the anti-corruption taskforce led by the one person he can trust, Bunawar, he is given a mission to engage himself as an enforcer for a local mob boss, Bangun. Finding a way in through Bangun's son Uco, Rama must hunt for information linking Bangun with police force corruption. All the while, he harbors a dangerous and personal vendetta for revenge and justice that threatens to consume him - and bring both this mission and the organized crime syndicates crashing down. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: English Dub in addition to the original language version of the film; Director Commentary with Gareth Huw Evans; and The Next Chapter: Shooting a Sequel Cinefamily Foundation Q&A with Gareth Huw Evans, Iko Uwais & Joe Trapanese. Blu-ray exclusives include: Ready for a Fight: On Location; Violent Ballet: Behind the Choreography; and Deleted Scene: Gang War. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Raid 2: Berandal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Rio 2' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]The animated sequel is set to arrive on both formats this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Rio 2' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Rio 2 - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for July 15. It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rio 2' and 'Rio 2 - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under July 15.Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Godzilla' Blu-ray Prize Pack: And the winner is...[teaser]To get the the Summer blockbuster season started off right, we ran a contest. The Prize: An assortment of Godzilla films -- from grade A to Grade Z[/teaser] -- including the Criterion release of the original classic, the 4K remastered edition of the 1998 'Godzilla'. (We didn't say which film was Grade Z...), and the big guy's classic face off against that other well-known movie monster. Entry was easy. Visit the High-Def Digest Forums and answer one question: "What is your fondest memory of going to see a Summer blockbuster? Tell us the story and what made it so memorable for you!" We got tons of great responses. After combing the posts for eligible participants, and randomly selecting an entry, we have a winner! Congratulations to forum member tenebrae99! Your Godzilla Blu-ray prize pack is on the way! Thanks to everyone for sharing all of the great stories. We'll be running another contest in the very near future. Be sure to check out The Bonus View, the HDD Facebook page, the forums, and High-Def Digest, you never know where the next contest announcement will appear!Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 08:01 AM PDT by: -
'The Lunchbox' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The Indian romance film is heading to Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Lunchbox' for Blu-ray on July 1. A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects Ila, a neglected housewife, to Saajan (Irrfan Khan), a lonely man on the verge of retirement. Through a series of exchanged notes that they pass back and forth through the lunches, Saajan and Ila find comfort in their unexpected friendship. Gradually, their notes become little confessions about their loneliness, memories, regrets, fears, and even small joys. They each discover a new sense of self and find an anchor to hold on to in the big city of Mumbai that so often crushes hopes and dreams. Still strangers physically, Ila and Saajan become lost in their virtual relationship that could jeopardize both their realities. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Hindi DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a Commentary track with writer/director Ritesh Batra. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lunchbox' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $87.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the entire run of the re-imagined sci-fi series on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the reissued 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' Blu-ray for $87.99 (71% off suggested retail price. This collection includes all four seasons, the miniseries, 'Battlestar Galactica: Razor,' as well as 'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.' Click here to be linked to the offer.Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 07:19 AM PDT by: -
'Appleseed Alpha' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The CG anime prequel will be humanity's last hope on Blu-ray in July, and you can pre-order the film here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Appleseed Alpha' for Blu-ray on July 22. From the creator of 'Ghost in the Shell' and the director of 'Appleseed' comes the intense post-apocalyptic prequel, 'Appleseed: Alpha.' Left to survive in a post-World War society, two mercenary soldiers - Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos – are sent on a mission on the outskirts of their war-torn city. During the operation, they run into Iris and Olson, two citizens from the utopian city of Olympus, who might have a way to save the world but the ruthless Talos and the scheming warlord Two Horns have their own plans. It’s up to Deunan and Briareos to safeguard their newfound contacts and help save humanity’s last hope. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Commentary with Director Shinji Aramaki; and 11 Production Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Appleseed Alpha' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Wed May 21, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
