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Blockbuster Reports $11.9 Million in Losses This Quarter[teaser]The rental chain continues to struggle in a market dominated by Redbox. [/teaser] Dish may have saved Blockbuster from complete shutdown but the one giant chain is still having quite a bit of trouble securing a foothold. The company brought in $231 million in revenue for a total loss of $11.9 million. Last year Blockbuster brought in $347 million. One of the big issues, according to Dish, is that new inventory is becoming more expensive. The rising cost of new movies and the decrease in customers are a bad combination for Blockbuster. There's also the issue of Redbox, which is dominating the rental market. It's hard to beat the convenience of the kiosks, even if their selection is more limited. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Duellists' Blu-ray Date Change[teaser]Ridley Scott's first feature film won't be battling its way to Blu-ray until January. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory was going to be releasing 'The Duellists' on Blu-ray on November 20 and then December 18, but now it has been pushed back again until January 29th. The 1977 drama starring Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, and Albert Finney was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Scott unanimously won for Best First Work. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Duellists' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'To Rome with Love' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest from Woody Allen will be getting the high-definition treatment in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'To Rome with Love' on Blu-ray on January 15. The romantic comedy features a star-studded cast including Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Penélope Cruz, Roberto Benigni, Judy Davis, and Jesse Eisenberg. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'To Rome with Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 15.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Contest: Win 'Patton' (Remastered) on Blu-ray!Back in 2008, the Oscar-winning epic 'Patton' was released to Blu-ray with a problematic video transfer that left many fans upset. This week, 20th Century Fox finally rectifies that mistake with a newly remastered Blu-ray, and High-Def Digest would like to give a copy to one of our readers. If you'd like a chance to win, enter our contest in the blog today!Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 03:15 PM PST by: -
'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A bald Jean-Claude Van Damme and a very hammy Dolph Lundgren will be suiting up for another action-packed sequel coming to Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' for Blu-ray on January 22. John (Scott Adkins, 'The Expendables 2') wakes up from a coma to discover his wife and daughter were slaughtered in a brutal home invasion. Haunted by images of the attack, he vows to kill the man responsible, Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme). While John tries to piece his reality back together, things get more complicated when he is pursued by a relentless UniSol (Andrei Arlovski). As John gets closer to Deveraux and the rogue army of genetically enhanced warriors led by back-from-the-dead leader Andrew Scott (Dolph Lundgren), John discovers more about himself and begins to call into question everything he believed to be true. Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 22.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A TV-themed horror double feature is on its way to high-definition in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' for Blu-ray on February 1. 'TerrorVision' - A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world. 'The Video Dead' - A family takes delivery of a new TV set, unaware that it is the gateway by which killer zombies enter the world. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'TerrorVision / The Video Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Special Jury Prize winner at the Sundance Film Festival will receive the Blu-ray treatment in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI has revealed they are working on the acclaimed documentary 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' for Blu-ray on December 4. One of the most famous and successful artists in the world, Ai Weiwei has earned international acclaim as much for his provocative art works as for his political activism in the fight against oppression. In Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, journalist and filmmaker Alison Klayman is granted unprecedented access to Ai to present the first feature-length portrait of the sculptor, photographer, filmmaker and installation artist who was widely praised for his work on the "Bird's Nest" stadium for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. But that same year his criticism of the Chinese government following the Sichuan earthquake that claimed thousands of schoolchildren made him a target of the powers that be. Presenting a rare look inside modern China while documenting the courageous Ai's artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members, and his increasingly public clashes with the police and the government, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry is a unique portrait of the man behind the headlines. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include deleted scenes and the original trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Adventures of Mark Twain' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1986 Claymation fantasy directed and produced by Oscar® and Emmy® Winner Will Vinton will land on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'The Adventures of Mark Twain' is coming to Blu-ray on December 4. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher stow away with Mark Twain on his magical airship and take an incredible journey through time in search of Halley's Comet! Along the way they encounter a variety of Twain's storybook characters from The Diary of Adam and Eve, Huckleberry Finn, The Mysterious Stranger, The Famous Jumping Frog of Caliverous County, and Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Director Commentary, Story of Claymation, Behind The Scenes, The Music of Mark Twain - Selected Music Tracks, Crew Interviews, Still Gallery, and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Adventures of Mark Twain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $59.99 at Amazon[teaser] Pick up HBO's entire acclaimed western on Blu-ray for nearly seventy percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Deadwood: The Complete Series' for $59.99 (67% off suggested retail price). The release includes all three seasons of this amazing HBO series. The offer can be viewed here.Posted Sun Nov 4, 2012 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - November 2, 2012[teaser]Damn this erratic weather! A break in the bitter cold allowed us a record-breaking 75-degree Halloween. Today? I can see my breath rather clearly when I go outside. Mother Nature tried to trick me, but I'm not buying it. At least I have The Bonus View to keep me warm.[/teaser] Monster Madness The battle to find out which movie monster will rule as king of the monsters continues even though Halloween has passed us by. This is bigger than Halloween! This week we had a couple fierce battles between a handful of worthy monsters. Take a look, cast your vote, and see if your favorite advances. Vermithrax vs. Cooper – Darkness vs. Executioner Mountain King vs. Stay Puft – Chucky vs. Leprechaun Blu-ray News This was a pretty huge week for Blu-ray releases. We had the release of the 'Alfred Hitchcock: Masterpiece Collection.' If you haven't been following our coverage on High-Def Digest about this extensive set then you really should. If you're interested to see what else came out this week then take a look at Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post to see. Also, it's that time of year again. Barnes & Nobel takes aim at your wallets by offering it's legendary Criterion Sale. Get on it while the getting is good. Theatrical News Wondering if 'Wreck-it-Ralph' is worth the price of admission? Check out Luke's review to find out what he thought about Disney Animation's new movie about a video game villain trying to change his ways. Luke also reviewed the big Robert Zemeckis movie starring Denzel Washington called 'Flight.' Resident gaming expert, Brian Hoss, reveals what he thought about 'Wreck-it-Ralph' from the view of an avid gamer, in case you needed a difference of opinion about the movie. Also, we ran a special poll to see what you thought about the new epically sprawling tale 'Cloud Atlas.' Did you hate it? Did you love it? Vote now and join in on the discussion. The biggest news of the week was the announcement that Disney had purchased LucasFilms from George Lucas for $4 billion. On top of that Disney plans to start producing a new 'Star Wars' trilogy starting in 2015! News since this broke is that Lucas plans to donate the money to charity. TV Recaps We have recaps of 'Fringe,' 'Happy Endings,' 'Mockingbird Lane,' 'American Horror Story,' and 'The Walking Dead.' Special Features Canadian Comic-Con is coming and Tom Landy promises to provide updates about everything. His Captain's Blog will cover the ins and outs of the geeky convention up north so stay tuned. In our Mid-Week Poll we asked you what your favorite Halloween candy is and in the Weekend Roundtable we discussed "WTF" movies and which ones have confused you the most. Thanks for joining us this week. We look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in news, stories, and anecdotes for years to come. Have a great weekend (if the weather allows)!Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
