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New Netflix Subscribers Can Get Two Movie Tickets for $1.00[teaser]If you've not signed up for Netflix yet, a signup and a bit of streaming will get you a cheap night out. [/teaser] Netflix is looking for more subscribers, and they're doing it by giving significantly discounted movie tickets. Sign up for the service and you can get two movie tickets for just $1.00. There's only one caveat – you'll have to watch three movies or shows streaming on Netflix before you get your tickets. The promotion is being done through Google Offers and is running until this Saturday, so jump on it fast if you want to take advantage of it. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Jun 21, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The American' Blu-ray $6.96 at Amazon[teaser]Get a load of brooding Clooney for under $7 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'The American' to $6.96 (74% off suggested list price). The film stars George Clooney as an assassin hiding out in Italy for one last assignment. So axe yourself if you like Blu-ray deals and if you do, then click here!Posted Thu Jun 21, 2012 at 08:14 AM PDT by: -
'Umberto D.' Comes to Blu-ray[teaser]Vittorio De Sica's 1952 film is planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is preparing 'Umberto D.' for Blu-ray on September 4. This neorealist masterpiece by Vittorio De Sica follows the daily life of an elderly pensioner as he struggles to make ends meet during Italy’s postwar economic recovery. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: That's Life: Vittorio De Sica, a fifty-five-minute documentary made for Italian television in 2001; Video interview with actress Maria Pia Casilio from 2003; Trailer, and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Stuart Klawans and reprinted recollections by De Sica and Carlo Battisti, who plays Umberto D. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Umberto D.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Thu Jun 21, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Klown: The Movie' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Mikkel Nørgaard's Danish comedy is in the works for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has slated 'Klown: The Movie' for Blu-ray on September 25. 'Klown' follows two wildly inappropriate friends (played by comedians Frank Hvam and Caspar Christensen) as they run amok through the Danish countryside plowing through social taboos, unspeakable debaucheries, and absurd sexual encounters. Misguided Frank kidnaps the nephew of his pregnant girlfriend in an eager attempt to prove his fatherhood potential while the sex-driven Caspar is determined to visit a world-renowned brothel. The Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Klown: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under September 25.Posted Thu Jun 21, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Office: Season Eight' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]24 more episodes of the hit comedy series will hit home video in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will release 'The Office: Season Eight' on Blu-ray on September 4. Andy (Ed Helms, 'The Hangover') has taken over as manager and he will stop at nothing to win the affection of the Dunder Mifflin staff. Outrageous antics ensue as he works to balance the respect of his employees while going toe-to-toe with Robert California (James Spader, 'Secretary'), the enigmatic new CEO. Dwight (Rainn Wilson, 'Super') makes his own grab for power when he leads a team to Florida to work under Nellie Bertram (Catherine Tate, "Dr. Who"), who may be slightly out of her mind. The relationship of Jim (John Krasinski, 'Big Miracle') and Pam (Jenna Fischer, 'A Little Help') is put to the test when Pam goes on maternity leave and her replacement has eyes for Jim. The 5 BD-59 (Blu-ray/DVD flippers) disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and bonus features will include: Extended producers' cuts of "Fundraiser" and "Angry Andy", Exclusive Office promos for the XLVI Football Championship, over 100 minutes of deleted scenes, blooper reel, The Office webisodes starring Mindy Kaling and Ellie Kemper, and Ultraviolet Digital Copies. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Office: Season Eight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Eating Raoul' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Dinner will be served when Paul Bartel's 1982 black comedy hits Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is preparing 'Eating Raoul' for Blu-ray on September 25. A mix of hilarious, anything-goes slapstick and biting satire of me-generation self-indulgence, Eating Raoul marks the end of the sexual revolution with a thwack. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary featuring screenwriter Richard Blackburn, art director Robert Schulenberg, and editor Alan Toomayan; The Secret Cinema (1968) and Naughty Nurse (1969), two short films by director Paul Bartel; Cooking Up Raoul, a new documentary about the making of the film, featuring interviews with stars Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, and Edie McClurg; Gag reel of outtakes from the film; Archival interview with Bartel and Woronov; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Ehrenstein. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Eating Raoul' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG and Phillips Form Smart TV Alliance for Cross-Platform Apps[teaser]The companies hope to get TV makers on the same page for apps, encouraging developers to actually start making some. [/teaser] Apple and Android products have a distinct advantage over those TVs with a proprietary operating system – there's a massive library of apps available. That gives consumers more choices and results in a larger base of customers. That larger customer base results in developers choosing Android or iOS instead of going to say, LG's own custom system. LG and Philips are trying to unite manufacturers with their new Smart TV Alliance, and says that other Japanese TV makers are signing on already. The second version of the software development kit is on the way, and the company is hoping for big things in the future. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 09:04 AM PDT by: -
'The Raid: Redemption' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-thriller from director Gareth Evans will assault Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Raid: Redemption' will hit Blu-ray on August 14. Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the rundown apartment block has been considered untouchable. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, they find themselves stranded on the 6th floor with no way out. The unit must fight their way through the city's worst criminals to survive their mission. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Commentary with writer/director Gareth Evans, Video blogs, 5 Behind-the-scenes featurettes, An Evening with Gareth Evans, Mike Shinoda, Joe Trapanese conversation, In Conversation with Gareth Evans and Mike Shinoda, Claycat's The Raid, and The Raid TV show ad (circa 1994), and an Ultraviolet Digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Raid: Redemption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Top 5 / Bottom 5: Paul Ruddby Aaron Peck We've already reviewed Paul Rudd's newest film 'Wanderlust,' which hits stores today. It's a charming little comedy starring one of the most likable male leads in Hollywood. [teaser]Rudd makes acting look effortless. He has that every-man quality that makes him seem like a genuinely nice guy, which is why he's so enjoyable to watch.[/teaser] He's become one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. According to IMDb.com he has a total of nine movies in various stages of development right now. It was difficult coming up with these lists, because Rudd is often the best part of a movie, even if it's a bad one. Take a look and see if you agree. The Best 'The 40 Year-Old Virgin' This was the movie that really ushered in the new generation of raunchy romantic comedies. It was filled to the brim with clever, witty gross-out humor, but it also had more than enough heart to win over even the most hardened critic. Even though Rudd isn't the main guy here I couldn't leave this one off the list. It's a modern-day comedic classic and will remain as such. 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' Brian Fantana is one of the most quotable guys on the ever-quotable 'Anchorman,' "Sixty percent of the time it works all the time." Rudd usually plays the down-to-earth every-day man in his movies so it's nice to see him put on a cocky swagger and thick broom-style mustache trying his hardest to please the ladies. 'I Love You, Man' This is one of my all-time favorite buddy comedies. Like 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' 'I Love You, Man' has more heart than it knows what to do with, and somehow it takes a fairly formulaic story and turns it on its head with the aim being a bro-mance instead of a romance. His chemistry with Jason Segel is pitch-perfect here, and as always he's entirely likeable. If you're looking for a movie that will make you chuckle all the way through then this is it. Is it worth owning? "Totes Magotes." 'Knocked Up' People thought so highly of the neurotic couple played by Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann that they're actually getting their own spin-off movie that will come out later this year called 'This is 40.' Rudd is sort of a scoundrel here, but you can't help but love him. Especially when he and Seth Rogen do shrooms in Vegas and watch Cirque de Soleil. 'Our Idiot Brother' Even though this movie got pretty mixed reviews I thought it was one of Rudd's stronger starring roles. Here he plays a Ned, an overly-tolerant hippie type, who allows people to take advantage of him because he always expects everyone to be generally good. He's always looking at the bright side of life even though he's surrounded by a family of narcissistic sisters. It was more of an independent film so it didn't reach the audience that the movies above did. That doesn't mean it isn't worth watching though. The Worst 'Dinner for Schmucks' It's hard for me to hate on Rudd, and to be truthful I actually thought he was OK here. The problem is the movie that's surrounding him. I had already grown tired of doltish Michael Scott, and Barry (Steve Carrell) is simply a stupider version of him. It's so frustrating watching a character who should know better. The whole time I kept saying, "Nobody can be this obtuse no matter how dumb they are." I just didn't buy into the premise, and therefore its wacky hijinks weren't even chuckle-worthy. 'The Oh in Ohio' This is a small, relatively unknown film on Rudd's filmography. It stars the queen of indies, Parker Posey. I like both of them, but even their presence can't overcome a dull plot about a couple having problems with their sex life. Rudd is more or less likable, like he usually is, but the rest of the movie and its premise seems so forced and unnatural that it's hard to laugh at any of the required shenanigans Posey and Rudd find themselves in. 'Over Her Dead Body' All that's required here is a summation of the movie's plot in order to grasp how bad this really is. Kate (Eva Longoria) and Paul (Rudd) are engaged. Kate dies, Paul visits a psychic (Lake Bell). Paul falls for said psychic, but his attempts to court her are constantly thwarted by the ghost Kate affecting their relationship from the great beyond. Even 'Ghost Dad' was funnier, and that wasn't funny. (It was also directed by Sidney Poitier. Depressing.) 'Wet Hot American Summer' It's really hard to parody something that's already funny to begin with. You can parody far-too-serious action movies. You can parody overly dramatic movies. But it's very difficult to parody 80s comedies which were already tongue-in-cheek. While the effort to parody such a storied institution in cinema should be recognized, the end result was a tremendously uneven comedic adventure. 'Year One' Sure this monstrosity of unfunny rests squarely on the shoulders of Jack Black, Michael Cera, and director Harold Ramis. That much is clear. However, even though Rudd isn't in the entire movie, it's still worth putting in the bottom section, simply because anyone associated with 'Year One,' no matter how small their part, will forever and always have this movie listed as one of the worst films they've ever been in. Blech! That's it for our list of Paul Rudd's top five and bottom five films. How would you rank Rudd's filmography? He's been in tons of films so it was hard for me to rank all of them. Other honorable mentions would be 'Role Models,' 'Wanderlust,' and 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' (which I didn't include since Rudd's part is so small; yet on the other hand it's so memorable, so it was hard to cut out). Let us know in the forums how you'd rank his movies by following the link below.Posted Tue Jun 19, 2012 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
'Friends: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]One of the most popular sitcoms of all-time will be there for Blu in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Friends: The Complete Series' is coming to high-definition on November 13. 'Friends' is an American sitcom about six friends struggling to survive on their own in Manhattan. In each episode, they find the companionship, comfort and support from each other to be the perfect solutions to the pressures of everyday life. The series stars 'The Ones That Were There For You' for ten seasons strong: Jennifer Aniston as “Rachel Green,” Courteney Cox as “Monica Geller,” Lisa Kudrow as “Phoebe Buffay,” Matt LeBlanc as “Joey ribbiani,” Matthew Perry as “Chandler Bing,” and David Schwimmer as “Dr. Ross Geller.” 'Friends' has also featured many notable guest stars including Tom Selleck, Aisha Tyler, Jon Favreau, Anna Faris, Hank Azaria, Bruce Willis, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate, Sean Penn, Jon Lovitz, Alec Baldwin, and many more. This ultimate collector’s set for the ultimate fan features over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in the US, plus 20 hours of special features including over three hours of newly-added special features. New content includes a retrospective documentary with new interviews looking back at the influential 10 years of the series, never-before-released cast appearances, unaired footage, a new gag reel and more! All 10 seasons have been completely remastered in stunning 1080p high definition video with a 16x9 widescreen format and 5.1 audio. The 'Friends: Complete Series' Blu-ray box set is presented in highly collectible new packaging consisting of a lenticular box cover, a hard-cover book that holds 21 Blu-ray discs, plus a 32-page episode guide. OVER 17 HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES FROM THE ORIGINAL FRIENDS DVD RELEASES: • Friends Around the World: Explores the Friends phenomenon around the globe • On Location in London: Cross the Atlantic for a whirlwind English visit with Friends • The One That Goes Behind the Scenes: The full hour-long Discovery Channel Documentary • Behind the Style: The Look of Friends: Costume Designer Debra McGuire, Hair Stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and Makeup Artist Robin Siegel offer an inside look at Friends fashion, hair and makeup over the years • The Flaming Lips Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots music video featuring Lisa Kudrow and directed by Kevin S. Bright • Friends Final Thoughts: The cast and producers reflect during their final days at work and after series production ends • Never-before-seen uncut version of Smelly Cat Matt LeBlanc Joey Joey music video • Commentaries From 31 Episodes • Friends of Friends video guestbook • Gag reels from multiple seasons • And More! OVER 3 HOURS OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES: • True Friends: Documentaries: Retrospective documentaries with new interviews looking at the influential 10 years of the show and how it changed the cultural landscape of the 90’s and first half of the new millennium • Friends From the Start: Learn how the show was created and the challenges of finding the perfect cast and capturing “lightening in a bottle” • When Friends Become Family: Enter the Writers Room and hear about the inspiration and development of some of the most iconic episodes and favorite moments from various seasons • Legacy of Friends: Learn why the show had to come to an end, its influence on pop culture, and the legacy that it left behind • The Original Producer’s Cut for 'The One Where Rachel Tells Ross': ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ is re-assembled back to its original form. An introduction by Kevin Bright will set up the episode and explain why it was ultimately edited before air. • The Original Script for ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ • Friends On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2005) • Friends Visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2004) • The Ones With More Friends: The original extended broadcast episodes • The One with the Never-Before-Seen Gags: Originally for the cast and crew, this never-before-seen gag reel has all the laughs that were too funny to include on the DVD • The Rembrandts - "I'll Be There For You": Official music video featuring the cast of Friends Suggested list price for the Blu-ray boxed set is $279.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Friends: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Tue Jun 19, 2012 at 12:16 PM PDT by:
