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Edge of Tomorrow gets Early Digital Release, Here’s a Price Comparison
September 11, 2014 | hdreport
Warner Bros.’ Edge of Tomorrow has been released early to digital format about four weeks before the film is available on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and On Demand to rent. You might take notice the movie has gone through of bit … Read More
Here’s Where to Buy ‘Godzilla’ in Digital HD – A Price Comparison
September 3, 2014 | hdreport
Warner Bros.’ 2014 film Godzilla has just been released early to digital format, made available for purchase about two weeks ahead of the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand, and other rental options are available on September 16. The average price of … Read More
Streaming vs. Downloading: The Basics You Should Know
August 23, 2014 | hdreport
Something that still confuses many digital media consumers is the difference between streaming and downloading. Streaming requires a constant internet connection, whether over Wi-Fi, Ethernet cable, or over 3G/4G phone networks. Downloading requires internet only through the completion of the … Read More
Early Digital Releases include Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Draft Day
August 20, 2014 | contributor
The new trend is to release movies to digital before Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand rental options are available. Typically, the digital downloads are available a few weeks before the discs release, but occasionally there can be a six week … Read More
Amazon Exclusive ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition’ Unveiled
August 8, 2014 | hdreport
Amazon has unveiled an exclusive release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition that packages a barrel-riding statue designed by Weta Workshop. Weta has produced several other statues from the scene with Bilbo Baggins and the dwarfs Oin and … Read More
New on Blu-ray & Digital: Noah, The Other Woman, Twin Peaks The Entire Mystery
July 30, 2014 | hdreport
This week Noah starring Russell Crowe is available on Blu-ray Disc in a 2-Disc combo edition that includes DVD and Digital Copy via UltraViolet or iTunes. The film is also available in exclusive editions from Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. … Read More
‘Noah’ released to Blu-ray Disc in Exclusive Editions
July 29, 2014 | hdreport
Noah starring Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly is now available on Blu-ray and DVD disc editions. The Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster is packaged in several variations, including exclusive editions from Best Buy, Target and Walmart. Here’s a look at the disc variations, followed … Read More
Where to Buy ‘Divergent’ Digital HD – A Price Comparison
July 24, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
Lionsgate’s hit film Divergent is available to purchase in digital format two weeks before the movie hits Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand and other rental options on August 5. You can get Divergent in Digital HD format from a large selection of … Read More
New Digital & Blu-ray Releases Include ‘Heaven is For Real’ & ‘Transcendence’
July 22, 2014 | hdreport
This week Heaven is For Real starring Greg Kinnear is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and in Digital format to download or stream. A 2-Disc combo edition from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment includes Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD copy via UltraViolet … Read More
‘Game of Thrones Season 4’ Blu-ray & DVD Package Art Unveiled
July 19, 2014 | hdreport
It looks like we have the finalized package art for Game of Thrones: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The Blu-ray edition, to our delight, includes access codes to download Digital HD copies for viewing on PCs … Read More
’24: Live Another Day’ Digital HD & Blu-ray release dates
July 19, 2014 | contributor
The series 24: Live Another Day premiered the first episode on May 5, and just aired the final, 12th episode of the season on July 14. If you missed an episode here or there, the series is already available to … Read More
Bates Motel: Season 2 Blu-ray & Digital release date announced
July 15, 2014 | hdreport
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the release date for Bates Motel: Season Two will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Along with a standard DVD edition, Universal will bow a 2-Disc combo with Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD copy though UltraViolet … Read More
New Blu-ray & Digital Releases include Rio 2, Under the Skin, & Orphan Black S2
July 15, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
Rio 2 easily tops the most popular new Blu-ray and Digital titles this week. The animated film from 20th Century Fox is available in either 3-Disc edition with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD copy, or a 2-Disc edition minus … Read More
‘Neighbors’ Digital HD to release 6 weeks earlier than Blu-ray Disc
July 14, 2014 | hdreport 1
Universal Studio’s hit comedy Neighbors will release to Digital HD six weeks earlier than disc formats when it hits download servers on August 12, 2014. The Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and On Demand options will follow on September 23. This is … Read More
‘Noah’ Exclusive Blu-ray Disc w/Digital Copy Editions Revealed
July 11, 2014 | contributor
Paramount’s Noah has already been available for pre-order from Amazon, but today Paramount officially announced exclusive Blu-ray editions from Best Buy and Target will be available in addition to the typical Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo you find many other movies packaged … Read More
Transcendence’ Gets Early Digital Release – Here’s a Price Comparison
July 3, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
The 2014 film Transcendence starring Johnny Depp is now available to purchase digitally, several weeks ahead of the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and rental options arrive on July 22. Prices for the Warner Bros.’ title range from $14.99 up to $22 … Read More
‘Rio 2’ Gets Early Digital Release, Let’s Compare Prices!
July 2, 2014 | hdreport
Do the kids keep asking you for Rio 2 on disc? You might surprise them for July 4th with an early digital purchase of the film. While the title will release to Blu-ray and DVD on July 15, you can … Read More
Sony launches Video Unlimited movie service in Mexico
June 11, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
Sony has launched the Video Unlimited service in Mexico, giving customers in the country the ability to rent or purchase movie titles though the PlayStation Store. The service lets customers purchase titles on a wide range of devices and platforms … Read More
New Blu-ray & Digital releases include Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Non-Stop, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
June 9, 2014 | hdreport
This week Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is available on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital HD. Each format is offered separately, as well as in a 2-Disc Combo from Paramount Home Media. Based on writer Tom Clancy’s character and novels, Jack … Read More
X-Men: Days of Future Past available to Pre-Order on Blu-ray & Digital HD
June 5, 2014 | contributor
Although X-Men: Days of Future Past just released to theaters on May 23, the film is already available to pre-order on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and in digital format to stream or download from online video services. Several editions will release to … Read More
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The exclusive title from Sony … Read More
Nvidia Shield TV 2017 Review: An Ambitious (And Maybe Essential) Streaming Device
August 17, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
Nvidia’s Shield TV device turned some heads when it was released in 2015. It was an ambitious media streaming tool that attempted to undercut gaming consoles with a mix of media streaming options and gameplay possibilities.
However, it is … Read More
Silicon Valley Season 4 releasing to Blu-ray this fall
August 17, 2017 | contributor
HBO’s Silicon Valley had the good fortune of following premium TV’s biggest show Game of Thrones, and now the comedic series is heading into a fifth season in 2018. Season 4 ended in June with the episode titled “Server Error,” and … Read More
The remaining Harry Potter films releasing to 4k Blu-ray
August 17, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Back in March, four of the later Harry Potter films were released to Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. Now, the remaining earlier films have been slated for 4k release on Oct. 3 including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber … Read More
DC’s ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ releasing to Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray
August 16, 2017 | hdreport
The DC Universal Original Movie Batman and Harley Quinn will release to Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray, and DVD on Tuesday, August 29. Written by Bruce Timm and directed by Sam Liu, the animated film partners Batman, Nightwing and the devilish Harley … Read More
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August 16, 2017 | hdreport
Is your iPhone battery getting older? Or do you just run too many apps to maintain decent battery life on your phone or tablet? The reality is apps can demand a lot of battery power, especially ones that stay in … Read More
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sold out on Amazon?
August 15, 2017 | contributor
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 currently sold out on Amazon? When searching for the Blu-ray, 4k Blu-ray, and DVD Amazon says the title is “Currently unavailable.” Could this just be a glitch? Or could Amazon have possibly sold out all … Read More
Sling launches Chrome in-browser player with basic features
August 15, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Sling has launched a new in-browser media player for Google Chrome that doesn’t require an app, plug-in or soon-to-be-extinct Flash application. The player works in the latest versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac PCs, and watching content is as … Read More
New on Blu-ray: Alien: Covenant, Blacklist S4, The Case for Christ, & more
August 15, 2017 | hdreport
This week in Blu-ray Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant is at the top of the Best Sellers, followed by the upgraded release of the 2012 prequel, Prometheus to 4k Blu-ray. Both films come with a Blu-ray and Digital copy, as well … Read More
Vudu 4k now features over 30 Dolby Vision / Atmos titles
August 14, 2017 | hdreport
Vudu has been a bit of a pioneer when it comes to digital movie distribution, first offering 4k UHD movies with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos almost two years ago. The dual combo allows for greater color depth (via HDR) and multichannel immersive surround … Read More