High-Def Digest: All High-Def Disc News

Blu-ray Review: Inside Man

Drew Taylor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:55:00 GMT

'Inside Man' is easily one of director Spike Lee's best and most entertaining movies, not because he shifted focus away from his usual thematic territory of race relations in the big city, but because...

'Screwballs' Coming to Blu-ray

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT

The sex comedy classic will be available in high-definition late this summer. Severin is bringing the cult 1983 film 'Screwballs' to Blu-ray on August 25. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet,...

LaCie Announces The First Mobile HD Multimedia Player

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

And it’s tough too - LaCie’s LaCinema Rugged HD With 500 GB of built in storage and an easy to use interface, the LaCinema is the first Mobile HD multimedia player. LaCie looks to make consumers forget...

HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'V for Vendetta' Blu-ray $11.49 at Amazon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Amazon has a sweet deal on the 'V for Vendetta' Blu-ray. The online retailer is selling the political thriller starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving as the mysterious masked vigilante "V" for $11.49....

The Do It Yourself Coat Hanger Antenna

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Enjoy HD programming at a recession friendly price! The massive selection of store bought HD antennas can be overwhelming, even to the most educated consumer, and even the highest rated antennas can provide...

'Amadeus' Blu-ray Re-release in the Works

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Warner is planning a re-release of this must-own film for those who dislike digibook-style packaging. Warner Brothers has announced a re-release for 'Amadeus: Director's Cut' for Blu-ray on September...

DVR and Blu-ray In One, It’s The LG HR400

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The UK gets one heckuva good combo from LG. Why get a separate Freeview recorder and Blu-ray player when you can combine the functions of both into one unit? LG’s hoping that its UK based customers can’t...

'Streets of Blood' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced 'Streets of Blood' for a high-definition release later this year. The thriller stars Val Kilmer, 50 Cent, and Sharon Stone, and will hit stores on September...

Blu-ray Review: UFC: The Best of 2008

Nate Boss — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMT

UFC's second Blu-ray release, 'Best of 2008,' is much in the same vein as the first release, 'Ultimate Comebacks:' a compilation release filled with matches that fit a specific theme, rather than an entire...

87 Percent of PS3 Owners Watch Blu-ray Movies

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Unlike Spider-Man 3, this is an example of a symbiotic relationship at its best. Some might say Sony’s gamble has paid off. Suffering some slower game system sales in order to cement their place in the...

'Lost: The Complete Fifth Season Dharma Initiation Kit' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

As previously reported, 'Lost: The Complete Fifth Season' will hit Blu-ray on December 8. Dedicated fans will be pleased to learn that Walt Disney Home Entertainment has also announced a collectible 'Lost:...

Blu-ray Review: Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience - Deluxe Extended Edition

Aaron Peck — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Teenage girls everywhere swoon for the clean-cut, chaste Disney-made pop band the Jonas Brothers. I must make a confession, before reviewing this Blu-ray I had never heard one of their songs. After viewing...

Blu-ray To Remain Dominant Through 2015

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:30:00 GMT

High quality video and sluggish net connections are keeping streaming and ‘instant on’ services from gaining a foothold. Streaming video may be a convenient way to keep up on television shows, but...

Twelve Billion Pirated Videos Last Year

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Only fifteen percent of all videos downloaded in 2008 were legal. Twelve Billion, that’s twelve, followed by nine zeros. Twelve billion videos were illegally downloaded last year, according to Ben Drawbaugh...

'Lies and Illusions' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Starz/Anchor Bay slates up another independent film for a high-definition release this fall. Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment will bring 'Lies and Illusions' starring Christian Slater and Cuba Gooding Jr....

VLC Media Player 1.0 Goes Live

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The VLC Media Player is here, and not only that, it now adds new HD codecs, finer controls, and more! The popular open source media player VLC just went live with version 1.0 promising even greater playback...

DreamWorks Reveals Details and Box Art for 'Monsters vs. Aliens' Blu-ray

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT

As previously reported, the hit animated comedy will be released on Blu-ray this fall. DreamWorks has now revealed details and specs for 'Monsters vs. Aliens' starring the voices of Reese Witherspoon,...

Sony Releases Details On Two New 1080p Camcorders

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For our readers who are also involved in HD production, Sony has some news tools at your disposal! The HDR-CX520V (SRP: $1,300) and HDR-CX500V (SRP: $1,100) from Sony offer FullHD 1080p recording and 12-megapixel...

HDD Spotlight Bargain: Save $10 on ‘Fast & Furious' Blu-rays at Amazon

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Amazon has a special offer for those planning to buy all four films on Blu-ray. Pre-order 'Fast & Furious and purchase ‘The Fast and the Furious Trilogy’ to save an additional $10 at checkout. This...

Sharp Unveils Aquos LED LCD TV Lineup

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Sharp is aiming its newest LED-backlit LCD TVs at a more mainstream market. The LE700 Aquos LED series includes 32-inch to 53-inch screen sizes with prices ranging from $1,100 to $2,800. For the time being,...