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HD Advisor 35 Up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Editor's Note: Each Friday, High-Def Digest's own HD Advisor will answer a new round of questions from our readers. If you have home theater questions you need answered, send an email to HDanswers@gmail.com....

HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Up' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Essentially get the Pixar film for $9.99 with the purchase of another applicable Disney Blu-ray. Amazon has another great offer for those planning to purchase the 'Up' Blu-ray, which is down to $19.99....

'Star Trek' DVD and Blu-ray Exclusives Checklist

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMT

With so many retailer exclusives for J.J. Abrams' reboot of 'Star Trek' releasing November 17, High Def Digest has put together a checklist so you can find the right one for you. It seems the 'Star Trek'...

Blu-ray Review: Wings of Desire

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT

In the years prior to the fall of the city's infamous Wall, angels Damiel and Cassiel (Bruno Ganz and Otto Sander) roam the streets of Berlin, invisible to all but young children. They have always walked...

Wal-Mart’s Pre Black-Friday Sale Offers Impressive HDTV Discounts

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Black Friday is only a month away, but Wal-Mart is kicking things off early. There’s little disputing the glory of Black Friday. Sure, lining up at 4am is a pain, but the opportunity to get a ridiculous...

The RVU Alliance Expands – Networked Entertainment to Benefit

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The RVU Alliance is a newly formed group that was created to set the standards and specifications for secure content delivery over a home network. Thanks to the addition of a group of members according...

'Atonement' Blu-ray Announced

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The 2007 drama nominated for seven Academy Awards will hit Blu-ray in late January. In an early retailer announcement, Universal Studios has revealed Joe Wright's 'Atonement' starring Keira Knightly and...

Blu-ray Review: Bones: Season 4

Nate Boss — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Like automobiles and bad fast food restaurants, police procedural television programs are around every corner, all resembling the others, all copying the basic formula, though everyone has their own specific...

Another "Buy More, Save More" Sale at Amazon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Save up to an additional $100 in Amazon's latest sale. Amazon's "Buy More, Save More" sale works as follows: Buy 3 Blu-ray discs from this list, save $20. Buy 6 Blu-ray discs from this list, save $50....

'UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights' Announced for Blu-ray

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Count down the UFC's one hundred greatest fights with over 25 hours of content in this high-definition set arriving in December. Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment says 'UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights'...

BD-Live Hopes to Connect Viewers to Movies AND People

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Michael S. Palmer Reps from Walt Disney, Sony, Universal, and Fox gathered for a panel at this year’s Blu-Con 2.0 to discuss the present and future of BD-Live. Currently, 4 million Blu-rays connect...

Touch Screen Displays Come to the Shower

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Ultra high-end bathroom company Roca – yes, there are ultra high-end bathroom companies – has created a water drop shaped shower and bath that features a wraparound touchscreen display. Admit it,...

'The Final Destination' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Warner/New Line Cinema officially announces the fourth chapter in the horror franchise for high-definition this January. As previously reported, Bloody-disgusting.com stated that 'The Final Destination'...

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Released on USB

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Kingston and Paramount have teamed up to bring the much watched Transformers sequel directly to USB. Paramount Digital Entertainment has announced that they’ve signed a deal with Kingston to bring their...

Blu-ray Review: My Life In Ruins

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT

What is it with Nia Vardalos? Can she only make films that focus on Greece or Greek culture? Yes, 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' was a phenomenal hit, but lightning rarely strikes twice, so one would hope...

'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Madea the gun-packing grandma returns in Tyler Perry's latest comedy coming to Blu-ray in January. Lionsgate says 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' is coming to high-definition on January 12. Specs have yet...

Best Buy to Embed CinemaNow on Most Connected Devices

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

No, we’re not just talking about Dynex or Insignia here, Best Buy announced today that they’ll be embedding the Roxio CinemaNow service into nearly all capable devices sold in their stores, in a variety...

Blu-ray Decides to 'Whip It' Good

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Drew Barrymore's hit comedy will slide onto the high-definition format in January. In another retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox will bring 'Whip It' starring Barrymore, Ellen Page, and Daniel Stern...

Blu-ray Brings a Smile to Martin Scorsese's Face!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

By Michael S. Palmer For this year’s Blu-Con 2.0, the keynote speaker was heralded master filmmaker and movie fan extraordinaire Martin Scorsese. As an avid cinephile, restorer, and collector, he remembers...

HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Sunshine Cleaning' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Amazon has a steal of a deal on this quirky comedy from the folks who brought you Little Miss Sunshine. The online retailer has just listed 'Sunshine Cleaning' starring Amy Adams for $9.99 (75% off suggested...