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'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Hoooooo are you? Hoo hoo! Hoo hoo! Owl really wanna know -- on Blu-ray this December! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed Zack Snyder's animated feature 'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole' will be swooping to high-definition and onto Blu-ray 3D on December 17. The film is based on the first three books in the series by Kathryn Lasky and stars the voices of Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, and many more! The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: True Guardians of the Earth and Looney Tunes Short "Fur of Flying" (in 3D on Blu-ray 3D). Blu-ray exclusives include: WB Maximum "Kid" Mode - Explore the World of Ga'Hoole; Rise of the Guardians; "To the Sky" Music Video by Owl City; 4 Artwork Galleries - The Guardians, The Locations, The Villains, Soren & Friends; and Interactive Challenges. Here's a peek at the packaging: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99 while the Blu-ray 3D combo pack is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Beyoncé's I Am...World Tour' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The sassy diva's Sasha Fierce persona is coming to high-definition in December! [/teaser] Sony Music has announced 'Beyoncé's I Am...World Tour' for a high-definition release on December 7. The world tour supporting Beyoncé'S third solo album (which won a record-smashing six Grammy Awards) ran from March 2009 to February 2010 and this Blu-ray includes performances of over twenty #1 hits culled from various shows from around the world. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $31.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Beyoncé's I Am...World Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 7.Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Machete' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]One pissed off Mexican Federale will be unleashed in high-definition this January! [/teaser] 20th Century Fox's 'Machete' looks to be coming to Blu-ray on January 4. The "Mexploitation" film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis is adapted from the faux-trailer that appeared before 'Grindhouse' and stars Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, and Robert De Niro. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplements mentioned so far is exclusive deleted scenes that reveal never-before-seen characters, twisting plot lines, and more bloody good action; pocket blu; and a digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Machete' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under January 4.Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Save Fifty Percent on Criterion Blu-rays at Barnes & Noble[teaser]Barnes & Noble online has an excellent deal on Blu-ray releases from the Criterion Collection![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling a wide variety of Criterion Blu-ray discs for 50% off the suggested list price. Some of the titles include Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai,' 'Yojimbo/Sanjuro,' and more! Click here to be linked to the offer and browse the entire selection of movies. Don't miss the opportunity to pick up a bunch of these great titles for a terrific price, as this sale only runs from now through November 21.Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 03:10 PM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Gamera' Double Feature Blu-ray $5.49 at Amazon[teaser]Get two giant turtle adventures for one great price at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'Gamera: Guardian of the Universe/Gamera: Attack of the Legion' for $5.49 (63% off suggested list price). Click here if you have Japanese monster movie mania and add these films to your Blu-ray library today!Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Town' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Ben Affleck will painting your town Blu just before Christmas! Rest easy, we're not talking about 'Reindeer Games...' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says the critically-acclaimed crime thriller 'The Town' co-starring Rebecca Hall, John Hamm, Blake Lively, Jeremy Renner, and Chris Cooper to high-definition on December 17. The heist film has been receiving rave reviews pretty much everywhere and has made over $130 million at the box office worldwide. The Blu-ray will present both the theatrical and extended cuts of the movie and should have 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include director's commentary (both cuts) and Ben's Boston (six focus points including: The Cathedral of Boston, Pulling Off the Perfect Heist, The Town, The Real People of the Town, Nuns with Guns: Filming in the North End, and Ben Affleck: Director & Actor). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Town' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Piranha - 3D' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The surprise fishy hit sinking its teeth into Blu-ray in January has now been fully detailed! [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony has planned Alejandre Aja's 'Piranha - 3D' for the Blu-ray 3D format as well as a non-3d Blu-ray release on January 11. The film is a loose remake of Joe Dante's 'Piranha' already released on Blu-ray as part of Shout Factory's Corman Classics line and stars Elizabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ving Rhames. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 2D version will include: Filmmaker commentary; Deleted scenes with optional commentary; Deleted storyboard sequences; 10 Behind-the-scenes featurettes; Storyboard gallery; and Trailer & TV spots. Although the 3D version will also include the 2D version, it apparently will only include: Filmmaker commentary and 10 Behind-the-scenes featurettes. Suggested list price for the 3D Blu-ray is set at $39.95, while the regular Blu-ray is listed at $34.95. You can find the latest specs for both versions of 'Piranha - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're now indexed under January 11.Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Save $10 on 'Fantasia/Fantasia 2000' Blu-ray[teaser]All of you sorcerer's apprentices out there can save $10 on the Disney 2-Movie Collection on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Disney has another coupon offer, this time to save $10 on the 'Fantasia/Fantasia 2000' Blu-ray available on November 30! Click this link to access to the page where you can enter the UPC code (717951004611 - thanks thunderbrain!) and print out your coupon valid at participating retail stores. Printable coupons are available for both the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec), and the promotion expires on December 4.Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Supernatural: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Date Correction[teaser]The previously reported title isn't coming to Blu-ray at the end of December, but Sam and Dean Winchester's second demon huntin' season will still be coming sometime next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, it seemed Warner Brothers was planning to release 'Supernatural: The Complete Second Season' starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles on Blu-ray on December 31, but now, according to TV Shows on DVD, the date is inaccurate, although Warner still plans on bringing the season to Blu-ray in the first half of 2011. The Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes, Audio commentary, Gag Reel, Behind-The-Scenes Featurette, Webisode Gallery, and the Blu-ray exclusive The Devil's Road Map. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Supernatural: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Have you entered to win 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' or 'The Sound of Music' on High-Def Digest's Facebook Page![teaser]Time for another Facebook giveaway! Between now and Thursday, "like" High-Def Digest's Facebook page, and you can enter to win a Blu-ray of either 'The Sound of Music' or 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!'[/teaser] We have two Blu-rays of each film, and we'll sending them to four lucky winners! To enter, simply leave a comment on the Facebook post detailing THIS GIVEAWAY and tell us which movie you prefer and why. Flying cars, singing nannies, brown paper packages tied up in string?! (Winners will be picked on Thursday) Just a reminder, both films are making their Blu-ray debuts tomorrow, November 2! Here are the details on each: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment toasts the 45th anniversary of the five-time Academy Award-winning 'The Sound of Music' with its highly anticipated Blu-ray Disc debut November 2nd. Starring Oscar winner Julie Andrews in one of her most memorable roles, the film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical follows Maria, a spirited young woman who leaves a convent and becomes a governess to seven unruly children. Her charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family. Meticulously restored and re-mastered , The Sound Of Music 45th Anniversary Edition is presented with new 7.1 audio and offers BD-LIVE: Live Lookup Powered by IMDb; Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration featuring a Sing-A-Long, behind-the-scenes images, trivia and a location quiz; A City of Song with a virtual map of filming locations and interactive tour of the movie’s locale of Salzburg, Austria, and much more. Perfect for at home or on the go, The Sound of Music is available in 3-Disc Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs. For a limited time, The Sound of Music is also available in an individually numbered Limited Collector’s Set packaged in a keepsake box and featuring a 100-page “My Favorite Things” scrapbook, a 45th Anniversary Soundtrack, a reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, an exclusive hand-painted “My Favorite Things” music box and more. Directed by Robert Wise and co-starring Christopher Plummer, the film garnered five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. A heartwarming story full of cherished songs such as “My Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Edelweiss” and the title song, the film graces six different Top 100 lists by the American Film Institute including Musicals, Songs and Movies. Also hitting Blu-ray on November 2nd: MGM Home Entertainment releases an all-new re-mastered version of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!' on Blu-ray. Enjoy the fun of this family classic for the first time on Blu-ray disc with upgraded 7.1 DTS-HD master audio and new interactive games. An original version of the film on DVD will accompany the all-new re-mastered Blu-ray. Based on the children’s book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car by Ian Fleming, the film tells the story of an eccentric professor (played by Dick Van Dyke) who invents wacky machinery, but can't seem to make ends meet. When he invents a revolutionary car, a foreign government becomes interested in it, and resorts to skullduggery to get their hands on it. The all-time family classic evolves from there and viewers are taken on a magical ride with the professor and loveable motorcar. The re-mastered version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Blu-ray will feature special interactive features for families everywhere to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes, including an all-new “Toot Sweet Symphony” melody maker, “Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” with Dick Van Dyke, song demos from the Sherman Brothers and a featurette entitled "A Fantasmagorical Motorcar." Check out the High-Def Digest Facebook page for all the details. Remember, this giveaway ends on Thursday! Good luck!Posted Tue Nov 2, 2010 at 12:45 PM PDT by:
