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'Sector 7' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Korea's first sci-fi/thriller in 3D from the filmmakers of 'Haeundae' ('Tidal Wave') will bring non-stop action and thrills to Blu-ray 3D this summer! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will release 'Sector 7 - 3D' on June 26. Starring popular international female action star Ha Ji-Won and directed by Kim Ji-Hoon, 'Sector 7' delivers blockbuster home entertainment, boasting fierce action, daring stunts and spectacular CG and 3D technology. Hae-jun (Ha Ji-Won) is working as a marine equipment manager on an old oil prospecting platform stationed at Sector 7, the mining area in the vast open sea located off the southern tip of Korea’s Jeju Island. One day, a new recruit sinks to the bottom of the sea. Evidence suggests that it was not an accident, and other crew members begin to turn up dead. The few survivors soon discover an underwater creature roaming the rig. The viral monster infiltrated the ship through the drilling pipe and has been feeding on crew members to survive. As Hae-jun and her remaining crew lose all communications to the outside world, a frantic fight for their lives begins. The 3D Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Sector 7 - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 26.Posted Mon Mar 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Select Disney Blu-ray Collections Fifty Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]Save big on four popular Disney box sets on Blu-ray this week only at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Lion King Trilogy' and 'Toy Story Trilogy: Toy Box' for $49.99 each, 'Cars: Director's Edition' for $59.99, and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Four-Film Collection' for $84.99 (50% off suggested list prices). Click here to check out the deals! This offer is available now through March 31st.Posted Sun Mar 25, 2012 at 09:53 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - March 23, 2012[teaser]Every time I do one of these Bonus View Digest's I'm amazed at how fast time is flying. Spring is coming as we find ourselves suddenly at the tail-end of March. Even though the weather is getting warmer (except in Seattle and Portland), we here at The Bonus View are diligently tucked away in our dark offices bringing you the best HD content commentary around.[/teaser] We're well into the TV Madness tournament. If you don't know about the TV Madness tournament, here's a refresher. It's a tournament to the death, modeled after the NCAA tournament. It features 64 of TV's iconic action stars pitted together in battles to the death. There can only be one victor and through your votes we'll eventually whittle the field down to the champion. TV Madness During the first round we usually do two matchups for every post or else the tournament would take forever to complete. This week we had quite a few interesting matchups. On Monday Michael Westen took on, and defeated Adam West's Batman. In the other Monday matchup two cable heavyweights squared off, but Raylan Givens walked away with a win against Walter White. Wednesday we watched as the mighty Hercules bested 'Alias' star Sydney Bristow while The Tick pummeled Tony Soprano into submission. Today's contest features some great matchups. First you have Jack Bauer squaring off against Xena the Warrior Princess. Then you have DIY superstar MacGuyver going up against genetically engineered super-hot, super-soldier Max Guevara. Make sure to cast your vote in those matchups. Blu-ray News This week 'The Muppets' came out on Blu-ray along with a slate of other releases. Check out Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post to see everything that hit store shelves this week. Interested in turning your Blu-ray collection into a cloud-enabled VUDU collection? Josh has a few points to make about Walmart's Disc-to-Digital Program and why it may not be so bad after all. Theatrical News Luke saw the new 'Hunger Games' movie this week. Want to know if this is one of the best book-to-movie adaptions out there? Then take a look at his review. In the trailer department, E covered a couple generic horror movies in his Trailer Park post this week. Check out if '7500' or 'Playback' starring Christian Slater are for you. Chances are they won't be. TV Recaps This past week marked the season finale of 'The Walking Dead.' Check out what Aaron thought about the finale and his thoughts on what's to come on AMC's zombie apocalypse hit. Other recaps from this week include: 'Alcatraz,' 'Fairly Legal,' 'Awake,' and 'Missing.' Special Features In this week's Mid-Week Poll we asked our readers if they share their movie-watching habits on social networking. Is this something you do? Come on over and take the poll and then join in on the discussion. The Weekend Roundtable featured the writers talking about which TV-to-movie adaptions that they loved, and which ones they hated. Finally, you won't want to miss E's book review. Yes, we even review books from time to time on The Bonus View. E takes on the task of reviewing "Sherlock Holmes On Screen" by Alan Barnes, a complete history of the different incarnations of the world's most famous detective on the big and small screen. Thanks for joining us for another fun-filled week on The Bonus View. As always, be sure to keep an eye on the blog for engaging discussions and numerous contests.Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
New Onkyo Receivers May Suffer From Defects – Free Repairs Offered[teaser]Onkyo says that the receivers that carry the non-safety related defect were made between November 2011 and January 2012. [/teaser] It's unfortunate, but it happens – products don't always come out flawlessly. Onkyo is dealing with that very problem, and ended up shipping out a good chunk of receivers that are suffering from technical issues. Onkyo wants you to end up with a quality product though, and is offering free repairs to anyone experiencing these issues. First and foremost, nothing is wrong with the receivers that's dangerous. There won't be fires or sparks or anything like that. Onkyo says that there are two big issues here. The first is that the unit may turn off automatically right as you turn it on. The second is that you may be experiencing noise from the speakers when at low volume. Hit up the Onkyo Support Page to find out if your receiver is affected based on the serial number. We've included the full list of receivers below. TX-8050 TX-8255 TX-SR309 TX-NR609 HT-RC360 TX-NR709 TX-NR809 TX-NR1009 TX-NR5009 HT-S3400 (HT-R390) HT-S7409 (TX-NR609) HT-S8409 (TX-NR609)Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
'The Early Films of Stanley Kubrick' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A boxed set of four early Kubrick films is coming to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Lorber has slated 'The Early Films of Stanley Kubrick' for Blu-ray in the latter half of 2012. The collection includes 'Day of the Fight' (1951), 'The Flying Padre' (1951), 'Fear and Desire' (1953), and 'The Seafarers' (1953). Specs, supplements, and suggested list price are still undetermined at this time, but we'll be sure to keep you posted with any news as soon as it's available. You can find the latest specs for 'The Early Films of Stanley Kubrick' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Yellow Submarine' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Beatles' 1968 animated musical is getting the Blu-ray treatment in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, EMI says 'Yellow Submarine' will have a Blu-ray release on May 29. The film has been given a 4k restoration "frame-by-frame without automated software assistance as a means of preserving the original artwork" by Triage Motion Picture Services and Eque Inc. Once upon a time ... or maybe twice, there was an unearthly paradise called Pepperland, a place where happiness and music reigned supreme. But all that was threatened when the terrible Blue Meanies declared war and sent in their army led by a menacing Flying Glove to destroy all that was good. Enter John, Paul, George, and Ringo to save the day! Armed with little more than their humor, songs, and of course, their yellow submarine, The Beatles tackle the rough seas ahead in an effort to bring down the evil forces of bluedom. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Mod Odyssey documentary; Storyboard sequences; Interviews: Paul Angelis (voice of Ringo and Chief Blue Meanie), John Clive (voice of John), David Livesey (key animator), Millicent McMillan (art director Heinz Edelmann's assistant), Jack Stokes (animation director), and Erich Segal (co-writer); Original theatrical trailer; Twenty-nine original pencil drawings; Thirty behind-the-scenes photographs; Physical Memorabilia (Animation Cel Reproductions & Collectible Stickers); and sixteen-page booklet with a new essay by Pixar Animation Studios' Chief Creative Officer, John Lasseter. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Yellow Submarine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bending the Rules' Wal-Mart Exclusive Blu-ray[teaser]The WWE's R-rated superstar teams up with Jamie Kennedy for a PG-13 action-comedy available on Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, WWE Studios is getting ready to release 'Bending the Rules' on Blu-ray exclusively at Wal-Mart on March 27. Detective Nick Blades (WWE Superstar Edge) is a New Orleans cop on trial for corruption. Assistant District Attorney Theo Gold (Jamie Kennedy, "Ghost Whisperer") is the man in charge of putting him behind bars. When these two unlikely partners from opposite sides of the law stumble onto a criminal plot, they'll need to rely on luck -- and patience -- to take down a dangerous killer without killing each other first. Alicia Witt ('88 Minutes'), Jennifer Esposito ('Crash'), and Jessica Walter ("Arrested Development") co-star in a story that proves that when the going gets tough, it's time to start 'Bending the Rules.' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Bending the Rules' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Harry Potter Wizards Collection' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]A Blu-ray collector's set of all eight films, new content, and more is coming in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Harry Potter Wizards Collection' for Blu-ray on September 7. The mammoth boxed set contains 31 discs, inclusive of all content ever previously released (including the 3D versions of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts 1 & 2'), in addition to over 5 hours of never before seen special features, in a limited and numbered edition. New content includes: The Harry Potters You Never Met; Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 7: Story; Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 8: Growing Up; Extended version of the Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe; and exclusive memorabilia including a Map of Hogwarts, concept art prints, catalogs of props and posters, all designed by the graphic designers from the films. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $499.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Harry Potter Wizards Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Thu Mar 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Flame Over India' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]J. Lee Thompson's 1959 action/adventure also known as 'The North West Frontier' is slated for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, VCI will be bringing 'Flame Over India' featuring Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall and Herbert Lom to Blu-ray on June 3. It is the North West Frontier of India at the turn of the century. Captain Scott (More) is sent by the British Governor to rescue a five-year-old Prince and his American Governess, Catherine Wyatt (Bacall), when a rebellion breaks out amongst the tribesmen. Scott is instructed to take the child to safety in Kalapur, which is 300 miles away, on the pretext that while he is alive, no rebellion can succeed. They are forced to travel on an old and fragile train, but it soon becomes clear that the danger from the train is the least of their worries. Someone on the train is trying to kill the Prince. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Flame Over India' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Thu Mar 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Player Penetration Exceeds a Quarter of Homes[teaser]We're up to 26%, up significantly from last year. [/teaser] Last year at this time, Blu-ray players were in 18% of homes – nearly one in five. As of the fourth quarter of 2011, we're sitting at a much more comfortable 26%, which shows a steady growth for the high definition format. One unexpected revelation from the 2,000 respondents is that the amount that owned DVD players grew from 87% to 91%. It's not clear from the data what counts as a DVD player though. If the PlayStation 3 counts as a Blu-ray player, would the Xbox 360, a personal computer or a laptop count as a DVD player? If so, that might explain the growth. HDTV and DVR penetration increased a bit too, while high definition cable and satellite service rose to 42% of households. That's a number that seems to go against the losses that cable companies have been taking recently. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Mar 22, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
