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DirecTV Lowers Price on NFL Sunday Ticket[teaser]You'll pay $199 for a standard Sunday Ticket subscription, while $100 more gets you phone access and more. [/teaser] The folks at DirecTV have just made life very nice for football fans. They've dropped the price of the NFL Sunday Ticket from $325 down to $199 – that's around 40% off of the former price. That $199 gets you HD out-of-market NFL games as well as Player Tracker, real-time stats and the Mix Channel which displays up to eight games at once. If you shell out $299 – still under last year's price – you get the Red Zone channel, Short Cuts and the ability to watch every game on your computer, tablet or phone. Source: BloombergPosted Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Father of the Bride / Father of the Bride Part II' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Full details are in for the Steve Martin Blu-ray double feature coming in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Father of the Bride / Father of the Bride Part II' for Blu-ray on May 15. Celebrate the platinum anniversary of the unforgettable comedy classic 'Father Of The Bride' plus the uproarious follow-up 'Father Of The Bride, Part II' on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Screen legends Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short star in these warm and witty family favorites, complete with a new digital restoration! Things get out of hand for befuddled father George Banks (Martin) when his young daughter unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Life gets even crazier in the side-splitting sequel when his daughter and his wife (Keaton) both announce they are pregnant, and George desperately tries to capture the wild and crazy days of his youth. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentaries with director/screenwriter Charles Shyer (Part I) and Steve Martin and Martin Short (Part II); Original score soundtrack; An Invitation To Father Of The Bride behind-the-scenes featurette; Steve Martin and Martin Short interview each other; and Production featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Father of the Bride / Father of the Bride Part II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 15.Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wanderlust' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser] The latest comedy from David Wain ('Role Models') is coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Wanderlust' for a Blu-ray release on June 19. The film is about a couple named George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) whose relationship is put to the test after they join a seemingly free-spirited hippie commune called the Elysium. The Blu-ray /DVD/UV Digital Copy will have 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director/writer/producer David Wain, writer/producer Ken Marino, actor/producer Paul Rudd, and impressions by Kevin Pollak; God Afton! behind-the-scenes featurette; Penis Envy mockumentary; The Elysium Campaign skit; "Elysium" webisode of Wainy Days; Deleted, extended/alternate scenes; Gag reel; Line-O-Rama; and a Blu-ray exclusive "Bizarro Cut" of Wanderlust featuring eighty minutes of alternate jokes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Wanderlust' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 19.Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'BBC Natural History Collection' & 'The Universe Megaset' Blu-ray Sets[teaser]Save over fifty percent on both Blu-ray box sets this week at Amazon! [/teaser] For this week only, the online retailer is selling 'BBC Natural History Collection' for $62.99 (62% off suggested list price) and 'The Universe Megaset' for $58.99 (67% off suggested list price). 'The BBC Natural History Collection' includes 'Planet Earth: Special Edition,' 'Galapagos,' 'Ganges,' and 'Wild China,' while 'The Universe Megaset' includes the five seasons and 'The Universe: 7 Wonders of the Solar System (in 3D).' Click here for 'The Universe' and here to order the 'BBC Collection.' The deal will run from now through April 28.Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012 at 09:13 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Life / Planet Earth Collection' Blu-ray $54.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is a bundle of both acclaimed BBC documentary miniseries on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on 'Life / Planet Earth Collection' Blu-ray for $54.99 (54% off suggested retail price. This collection includes 'Planet Earth: Special Edition' and 'Life.' Click here to be linked to the offer.Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012 at 08:32 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - April 20, 2012April is almost over and you know what that means… Summer Movie Season! Keep your browser keyed on The Bonus View in order to find out what Luke thinks about all the new blockbusters hitting the cinemas this summer. Along with hotly anticipated movie reviews we'll also keep up with Blu-ray news, TV recaps, and home theater suggestions. Blu-ray News [teaser]This week the Blu-ray Highlights post turned into quite the discussion forum. The subject at hand was Brad Bird's decision to keep the Blu-ray aspect ratio consistent throughout the movie, instead of using switching aspect ratios for the included IMAX footage. What do you think? Come on over and voice your opinion on that post or on the Mid-Week Poll where we asked you to vote on what you thought about this decision.[/teaser] In case you missed it we have an awesome giveaway this week and today is the last day to enter. Head on over to this blog post and caption the picture in the comments below. Two copies of the BBC's 'Frozen Planet' will be given away to the best captions. Believe me when I say, you want this set. In packaging news Tom covers the impending wave of Alliance steelbooks which will be available in June. TV Madness This week we ended the first round and now we're down to 32 TV characters who will battle it out starting next week to see who makes it to the round of 16. On Wednesday, Clay Morrow narrowly edged Thomas Magnum and Captain Kirk crushed Robert McCall. On Monday, Clark Kent took out angry fireman Tommy Gavin while Bruce Banner defeated Nikita. Theatrical News There's only one big release this weekend. Come see what Luke thought about Disney Nature's new documentary 'Chimpanzee.' In the Trailer Park, E takes a look at trailers for 'Neighborhood Watch' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.' TV Recaps This week we had recaps for 'The Killing,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Awake,' and 'Fringe.' Josh also covered the series premiere of HBO's new comedy 'Girls.' Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed what movies could be set in space, with hilarious results. What movies do you think could easily be set in space? Let us know. That's it for this week on The Bonus View. The next few weeks will no doubt be crazy with all the new summer movies coming out. Stay tuned to find out how they are.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'The First Beautiful Thing' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2010 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing the Italian dramedy 'The First Beautiful Thing' to Blu-ray on May 22. 'The First Beautiful Thing' was nominated for an impressive 18 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's Academy Awards) and won for Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Actor. Director Paolo Virzi was also shortlisted for Best European Director by The European Film Academy last year. Virzi first made a name for himself with his debut feature, 'La Bella Vita,' where he won the David di Donatello and Silver Ribbon awards for best new director. His penultimate feature film, 'Tutta La Vita Davanti,' won two Silver Ribbons (Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress, Sabrina Ferilli). Italian cinema caused a sensation in the United States over a decade ago when Roberto Benigni won three Oscars for 'Life Is Beautiful.' The commedia enjoyed terrific critical and commercial success and Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema said ''This is an honor for Italian cinema and culture.” Virzi directed Benigni in Caterina In 'The Big City' (2003). With a strong ensemble cast of Italian cinema heavyweights including Micaela Ramazzotti ('Tutta La Vita Davanti'), Stefania Sandrelli (Stealing Beauty, The Last Kiss, Jamon, Jamon), and Valerio Mastandrea (Nine, Tutta La Vita Davanti), Virzi is able to weave together a compassionate and touching narrative that makes 'The First Beautiful Thing' stand out among other films in the New Italian Cinema movement. The Blu-ray 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 $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The First Beautiful Thing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sanus Launches the Drill-Free Furniture Mount System[teaser]The FMS mounts onto any compatible TV stand without the need for drilling. [/teaser] So you've got yourself a nice Sanus TV stand and you want to take things a little farther by mounting your set? The Furniture Mount System (FMS) attaches to your existing furniture and adds a TV mount. The mount itself both turns and tilts and can hold a TV up to 60" and 130lbs. In addition to making your set more flexible in terms of viewing angle, the FMS offers a place to hide and organize components and cables. Source: SanusPosted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray is Sentenced to 'Life'[teaser]The 1999 comedy directed by Ted Demme has been announced for Blu-ray release in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is preparing 'Life' for a Blu-ray release on July 24. The film stars Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as a pair of wrongly convicted men sentenced to life in the deep south in 1930s America. The movie co-stars Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson, Ned Beatty, R. Lee Ermey and Bernie Mac. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Commentary with director Ted Demme, The Making of Life, and Director's Edits. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Eagle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Regal and Sony Bring Subtitle Glasses to Movie Theaters[teaser]The glasses, designed to help hearing impaired moviegoers, will be compatible with both 2D and 3D movies. [/teaser] There's great news for moviegoers with hearing disabilities today as Regal Entertainment and Sony have teamed up to finally bring subtitle glasses to movie theaters in the States. Simply stated, the glasses add a line of closed captioned text for those wearing them. The location of the text is adjustable on the glasses, so you can move it to avoid blocking the screen. 3D isn't a problem for the new subtitle glasses either. Simply attaching a clip-on filter to the glasses will provide a 3D experience while the text stays nice and clear. These glasses will start hitting theaters this month and will be available in a majority of Regal theaters by early 2013. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
