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'Helix: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The first season of Ronald D. Moore's sci-fi series will infect Blu-ray in July. Pre-order your copy right here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will release 'Helix: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on July 1. HELIX is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind’s salvation or total annihilation. The 3-Disc Set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Pilot Commentary with Billy Campbell and Cameron Porsandeh; Commentary on "Dans L'Ombre" with Billy Campbell and Steven Maeda; Deleted Scenes/Outtakes; and Four Production Featurettes. Blu-ray exclusives include: Fabricating the Plague – From conceiving the look of the virus in stages to creating the right mix of guts and gore, "Fabricating the Plague" reveals the state of art effects techniques used to create a devastating plague, and Writing the Tension – An inside look at the process of writing a serialized thriller. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $65.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Helix: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.Posted Tue May 6, 2014 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
'How to Train Your Dragon: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Pre-orders Live[teaser]A special collector's edition of the 2010 animated hit will soar to Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks is working on 'How to Train Your Dragon: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on May 27. Just in time for the premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s highly-anticipated sequel, the Academy Award®-nominated HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON flies into stores loaded with Viking-sized bonus features, including an exciting episode from the studio’s hit television series “DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk.” Packages also include a code for up to $7.50 off one movie ticket to see How to Train Your Dragon 2 in theaters.* Hailed as “spectacular” (Access Hollywood), “funny and touching” (Rolling Stone), HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story of a young Viking named Hiccup who defies tradition and befriends a dragon. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack includes more than 90 minutes of bonus features including the kick off episode of “DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk,” behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon animated adventure with the original voice cast, deleted scenes, commentary, trivia, a tutorial on drawing Toothless, Gobber’s training secrets and more fiery fun. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'How to Train Your Dragon: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 27.Posted Tue May 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'300: Rise of an Empire' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The sequel to Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's epic sets sail for Blu-ray in June! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying '300: Rise of an Empire' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and '300: Rise of an Empire - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for June 5. Rise of an Empire takes the action to a fresh battlefield -- the sea -- as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistokles must face the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and Artemisia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy. The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: 3 Days in Hell; Taking the Battle to the Sea; Real Leaders & Legends; Women Warriors; Becoming a Warrior; and more... Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $35.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for '300: Rise of an Empire' and '300: Rise of an Empire - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under June 5.Posted Tue May 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Win a 'Godzilla' Blu-ray prize pack! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 16th.[teaser]To get the the Summer blockbuster season started off right, we're awarding a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member an assortment of 'Godzilla' Blu-rays to celebrate the big guy's return to the silver screen![/teaser] What can you win? He's the granddaddy of movie monsters, so we thought it would be fun to give away an assortment of Godzilla films -- from grade A to Grade Z -- to celebrate. That means 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. Since that last film also kicked off the big screen monster craze of the 60s, we might even throw in a bunch of other monster movie Blu-rays as a bonus. Here's how you can enter to win: Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD Forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community! Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple 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!" Were you waiting for the movie all year? Did you have to camp out to get tickets? Did you wear a costume? Bring a date? Maybe it was the first movie you ever saw? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that. Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only. This contest will run from May 6th through midnight on May 16th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, May 20th. So, what are you waiting for? Click here to enter. We can't wait to read your stories!Posted Tue May 6, 2014 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Director Chan-wook Park's crime drama will seek revenge on Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order the film here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' for Blu-ray on July 22. Unable to afford proper care for his sister dying from kidney failure, Ryu turns to the black market to sell his own organs only to end up cheated of his life savings. His girlfriend urges Ryu to kidnap the daughter of wealthy industrialist Dong-jin, who recently laid him off. Ryu agrees, but unforeseen tragedies turn an innocent con into a merciless quest for revenge. Bound by their personal losses and deep-seated anger, the two men are thrust into a spiral of destruction. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Tue May 6, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Up for Pre-Order![teaser]A dog and his boy will travel through history on Blu-ray later this year. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman - 3D' and 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' for Blu-ray in 2014. Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine - the WABAC - to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the WABAC out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time traveling trio will make their mark on history. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $48.98 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $38.99.You can find the latest specs for 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon May 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Transcendence' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Wally Pfister's directorial debut is uploading itself to Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order the disc here.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Transcendence' for Blu-ray in 2014. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Transcendence' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon May 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dave Clark Five & Beyond: Glad All Over' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The British rock band's rise to fame will be chronicled in this music documentary coming to Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Dave Clark Five & Beyond: Glad All Over' for Blu-ray on May 13. The Dave Clark Five, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were all war babies, born during the World War II. 'Dave Clark Five and Beyond: Glad All Over' highlights the band's working-class roots in war-torn England and tells in fascinating detail the story of how the five -- Clark, Mike Smith (an underrated rock vocalist, as several of the luminaries in the film attest), Denis Payton, Rick Huxley and Lenny Davidson -- met while training in the gym two nights a week in Tottenham and their rise to worldwide fame, selling more than 100 million records in the process. Specs and supplments have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dave Clark Five & Beyond: Glad All Over' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 13.Posted Mon May 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Curtains' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]A casting call will take a deadly turn in this horror flick coming to Blu-ray in July, and you can pre-order the film now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films is preparing 'Curtains' for Blu-ray on July 8. A group of women gather for a weekend casting call at the secluded mansion of director Jonathan Stryker (John Vernon). He's searching for the perfect woman to play the role of the crazed character Audra, and these women are just dying for the chance to play her! Stryker's last star, Samantha Sherwood (Samantha Eggar), is so determined to get the part, she committed herself to an asylum to prepare for the role. Unfortunately for all, a crazed killer in a disgusting hag mask is viciously murdering everyone, one by one. Who will survive the final curtain call? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Ultimate Nightmare: The Making Of Curtains - Retrospective; Audio Commentary with Stars Lesleh Donaldson & Lynne Griffin; Audio Interview with Producer Peter R. Simpson; Audio Interview with Star Samantha Eggar; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95.You can find the latest specs for 'Curtains' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Mon May 5, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Black Out' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Dutch action comedy will hit Blu-ray in June, and you can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is preparing 'Black Out' for Blu-ray on June 3. On the day before his wedding, retired criminal Jos (Raymond Thiry) wakes up with a splitting headache, a missing wedding ring, and a dead body in bed next to him. With no memory of the previous day's events, he quickly finds himself pursued by suspicious narcotics officers and an assortment of eccentric and dangerous criminals who believe Jos has stolen 20 kilos of cocaine. With less than 24 hours to unravel the mystery, Jos is forced back into the seedy Amsterdam underworld in hopes that he can recover the coke and ring, and live long enough to make it to the altar. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Arne Toonen; Oh Deer, a short film by Toonen; Black Out Blooper Reel; and Unusual Suspects Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Black Out' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Mon May 5, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
