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'Ted' Blu-ray Pre-Order Live + Free Movie Ticket Offer![teaser]Order the hit comedy on Blu-ray now and then see the movie in theaters for FREE! [/teaser] Amazon has already put the film 'Ted' (now playing at a Cineplex near you) up for Blu-ray pre-order. 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane brings his boundary-pushing brand of humor to the big screen for the first time as writer, director and voice star of Ted. In the live action/CG-animated comedy, he tells the story of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a grown man who must deal with the cherished bear who comes to life as a result of a childhood wish...and has refused to leave his side ever since. Also stars (Mila Kunis) as John's girlfriend. Those who pre-order the movie between now and September 30 can also get a free movie ticket to see 'Ted' in theaters. For complete details on the movie ticket offer, click here. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ted' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jul 3, 2012 at 07:33 AM PDT by: -
'The Last of England' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Oscar® winner Tilda Swinton roams the ruins of industrial England on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'The Last of England' will be released on the high-definition format on July 24. One of Derek Jarman's most personal and innovative films, 'The Last of England' is a devastating vision of 80s Britain. Images of war and urban decay are intercut with Jarman's own childhood home movies, creating a shocking yet beautiful and poetic film with a much praised soundtrack. A powerful and haunting work from one of Britain's most creative filmmakers. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last of England' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Tue Jul 3, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The latest season of J.J. Abrams' sci-fi series coming to Blu-ray in September has now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers has dated 'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on September 4. The television drama centers around a female FBI agent who is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena. The Blu-ray edition will be presented on 4 BD-50 discs with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: A World Without Peter, The Observers, Beyond the Fringe (Comic Book), Peter Bishop Audition Tapes, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, and the Blu-ray exclusives The Scientist Roundtable, Fringe Decoded, and Ultraviolet copy of all 22 episodes! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season" linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Darling Companion' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Academy Award® winners Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline takes a bow on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has just revealed 'Darling Companion' for Blu-ray on August 28. The heartwarming film from four-time Academy Award nominee writer/director Lawrence Kasdan, brings together an all-star ensemble, which, in addition to Keaton ('Annie Hall' (1978) – Best Actress in a Leading Role) and Kline ('A Fish Called Wanda' (1989) – Best Actor in a Supporting Role) includes two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest ('Bullets Over Broadway' (1995) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role; 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1987) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Academy Award nominees Richard Jenkins ('The Visitor' (2009) – Best Actor in a Leading Role), Sam Shepard ('The Right Stuff' (1984) – Best Actor in a Supporting Role), Elizabeth Moss (TV’s “Mad Men”), Mark Duplass (TV’s “The League”) and Ayelet Zurer ('Angels & Demons'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, “On the Red Carpet: New York Premiere,” providing a look from the red carpet, as well as commentary with Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan and Kevin Kline. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Darling Companion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'La Grande Illusion' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The StudioCanal Collection brings the timeless French classic to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'La Grande Illusion' will be released on the high-definition format on July 31. A masterpiece of French cinema, 'La Grande Illusion' was directed by Academy Award® nominee Jean Renoir (Best Director, 'The Southerner,' 1945) and was the first foreign language film ever nominated for the Best Picture Oscar® (1938). Named one of “The 100 Best Films in World Cinema” in 2010, the film stars Jean Gabin ('Le Jour se Leve'), Dita Parlo ('L’Atalante'), Pierre Fresnay ('The Man Who Knew Too Much'), Erich Von Stroheim ('Sunset Boulevard'), Marcel Dalio ('Gentlemen Prefer Blondes') and Julien Carette ('The Rules of the Game'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two all-new critical retrospectives (La Grande Illusion: Success and Controversy by cinema expert and Jean Renoir specialist Olivier Curchod & The original negative of La Grande Illusion by la Cinémathèque de Toulouse's Natacha Laurent); Restoring La Grande Illusion featurette; La Grande Illusion appreciation by cinema professor and film critic Ginette Vincendeau; John Truby film presentation; and Trailers from 1937 and 1958 - Presentation of the movie by Jean Renoir. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'La Grande Illusion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The next batch of episodes from the hit animated series arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing to bring 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' to Blu-ray on October 23. The battle to save the galaxy reaches new heights of peril and new depths of darkness. The valiant Jedi Knights and clone troopers defend exotic planets from enemy forces. They wage war underwater, battle across a night-shrouded world, and take on the merciless Death Watch. Our heroes are tested like never before as Anakin is haunted by the realities of his past, Ahsoka fights to free her people, and an undercover Obi-Wan braves a deadly bounty hunter tournament. Season Four culminates with the shocking return of a villain from the past: the ruthless Darth Maul, who will stop at nothing to achieve vengeance. The 3-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, and supplements will include five audio commentaries and the Blu-ray exclusive Jedi Temple Archives - a database of early test animations, concept art, and 3-D turnarounds. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Five Sony Blu-ray Favorites Under $10 Each[teaser]There's something for everyone in this week's Blu-ray deal at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Stand By Me,' 'Tommy,' 'The Patriot,' 'Dr. Strangelove,' and 'A Passage to India' for $9.99 each (50-63% off their suggested retail prices). Click here to check out the sale! This offer is available from now through July 7.Posted Sun Jul 1, 2012 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - June 29, 2012[teaser]June has come and gone on The Bonus View. We're headed into July now, but not before we recap the last week to see what nuggets of high-def gold you might have missed.[/teaser] TV Madness We ended things in the tournament. Jack Bauer fought with the cyborg Terminator Cameron. Bauer won by two votes and was crowned champion. You may not agree with the outcome; if you don't Jack Bauer is headed to your house right now to make you agree. TV Madness may be over, but we have a new tournament planned coming in October. Monster Madness! So get thinking about what movie monsters you'd like to see in a tournament to the death. Blu-ray News We recapped the Blu-rays that came out this week in our Blu-ray Highlights post. It's all about 'The Artist' this week. Are you picking it up? Or are your eyes set on something else? Theatrical News Aaron reviewed Seth MacFarlane's first foray into feature-filmmaking, with 'Ted'. Find out if it really is funny and worth seeing. He also wrote a Posterizing article this week that took a look at some of the new posters that have come out in recent weeks. E covered two movies in his Trailer Park. See what he thinks about the new trailers for 'Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai' and 'Django Unchained'. Gaming News This week in videogame news Brian Hoss discussed his feelings on the new 'Aliens: Colonial Marines' game along with the new 8-bit style game 'Retro City Rampage'. Check them out and see if they're for you. TV Recaps We had recaps for episodes of 'True Blood', 'Wilfred', and the series premiere of 'The Newsroom'. Special Features This week's Mid-Week Poll asked what TV shows you'll be watching this summer. With so many new series starting there's plenty of progamming to get into. The Weekend Roundtable talked about our favorite and least favorite vampire movies. What are some of yours? Thanks for sticking with us through June. As we head into July we have a lot of things planned, most notably covering some of the huge theatrical releases that will be coming out in the next few weeks. So, stay tuned to The Bonus View until next time.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare for a Blu-ray double dip. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on October 2. From celebrated director Rob Reiner ('The Bucket List') and Oscar®-winning screenwriter William Goldman ('Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid') comes "an enchanting fantasy" (Time) filled with adventure, romance and plenty of "good-hearted fun" (Roger Ebert). Featuring a spectacular cast that includes Robin Wright ('Forrest Gump'), Cary Elwes ('No Strings Attached'), Mandy Patinkin ('Homeland') and Billy Crystal ('Tooth Fairy'), this wonderful fairy tale about a Princess named Buttercup and her beloved is "a real dream of a movie" (People). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, and supplements include: Audio commentaries with Director Rob Reiner & Screenwriter William Goldman; As You Wish: The Story of The Princess Bride; The Princess Bride: The Untold Tales; The Art of Fencing; Fairy Tales and Folklore; Miraculous Makeup; Cary Elwes' video diary; The Dread Pirate Roberts: Greatest Pirate of the Seven Seas; Love is Like a Storybook; Original theatrical trailer; and Easter eggs. The Blu-ray will also include a brand new two-part retrospective documentary: Part 1: TRUE LOVE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE PHENOMENON - A Conversation with Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Â The director and his stars reunite for this lively discussion of the film's 25th anniversary, favorite fan encounters and memories from the set, illustrated by never-before-seen dailies. Part 2: TRUE LOVE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE PHENOMENON - Hear from the film's creators and cast, passionate fans, and see film tributes and parodies, as we explore why the movie became a phenomenon. Interviewees include Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Chris Sarandon, writer William Goldman, executive producer Norman Lear, Rob's father Carl Reiner, and more. Also from now until July 11, fans can vote on the cover art design on the movie's Facebook page here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Cabin in the Woods' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Revisit the cabin if you dare on Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'The Cabin in the Woods' is planned for Blu-ray on September 18. Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes 'The Cabin In The Woods,' a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out. Specs have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cabin in the Woods' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
