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DIY: Make Your Own TV Lift Cabinet[teaser]Class up your home theater by adding an automated cabinet of your own. [/teaser] Want to add that special touch to your home theater? Maybe you simply want to keep the TV out of the way until it's time to watch something. Whatever the reason, an automated TV lift cabinet is the solution. The downside is that buying one could end up costing you more than your TV and require that you use a premade cabinet instead of something you really like. An Instructables user that goes by ihart has created a tutorial on how to create your own lift cabinet using simple materials and costing less than $1,000. Of that money, the lift itself makes up about half the cost. The construction of the cabinet doesn't require a huge amount of woodworking knowledge, but you'll need access to a decent number of tools. You'll also need quite a bit of time - this isn't the kind of project you can knock out in an hour. Check out the link below for the full set of instructions as well as some detailed YouTube videos that take you through step-by-step. Source: InstructablesPosted Tue Mar 6, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'The Color of Money' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Our magic 8-ball says Martin Scorsese's 1986 drama featuring Paul Newman in his Academy Award-winning role is planned for Blu-ray this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is readying 'The Color of Money' for Blu-ray on June 5. Experience legendary actor Paul Newman in the role that earned him an Academy Award® (Best Actor, 1986, 'The Color Of Money'). Newman joins Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise ('Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol') in Academy Award winning Martin Scorsese’s (Best Director, 2006, 'The Departed') brilliant and powerful drama, 'The Color Of Money' – now available for the first time on Blu-ray with an astonishing digital transfer. Revisiting one of his most memorable roles, Newman stars as Fast Eddie Felson from 'The Hustler.' Eddie forms a profitable alliance with the flashy and talented young pool shark Vince (Cruise), but all bets are off when Vince’s arrogance costs them more than just a few matches. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this dazzling classic – now better than ever on Blu-ray! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.00. You can find the latest specs for 'The Color of Money' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Tue Mar 6, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Tim Burton Collection' Blu-ray Set Up for Pre-Order Exclusively at Amazon[teaser]A Blu-ray boxed set including seven movies from one of the most twisted filmmakers of all-time is in the works as an Amazon exclusive. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is working on 'The Tim Burton Collection' for Blu-ray that will only be sold at Amazon. Celebrate some of Tim Burton’s best filmss with this 7-movie Blu-ray collection featuring an all-new premium hardcover book. Fan-favorite films include: *Pee Wee’s Big Adventure *Beetlejuice *Batman *Batman Returns *Mars Attacks! *Corpse Bride *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Tim Burton Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Ransom: 15th Anniversary Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]"GIMME BACK MY SON!!!" Ron Howard's 1996 thriller will hold Blu-ray hostage in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Ransom: 15th Anniversary Edition' for a Blu-ray release on June 5. Commemorate the 15th anniversary of 'Ransom' – a critically acclaimed smash hit starring Academy Award® winner Mel Gibson (Best Director, 1995, 'Braveheart') and directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard (Best Director, 2001, 'A Beautiful Mind') – on Blu-ray for the first time with an incredible new digital restoration! Tom Mullen (Gibson) is a wealthy executive whose life is suddenly shattered when a gang of ruthless criminals abducts his young son and holds him for ransom. But it’s the kidnappers who are shocked when Mullen boldly turns the tables in a last-ditch effort to rescue his boy. Rene Russo ('Thor') and Gary Sinise ('Forrest Gump') join an excellent cast in a brilliant thriller that pays off with non-stop excitement! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.00. You can find the latest specs for 'Ransom: 15th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season' Dated and Detailed[teaser]Season four of the acclaimed HBO vampire series is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is planning to bring 'True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season' to Blu-ray on May 29. Another supernatural force has come to light in Bon Temps – witchcraft – and life for its residents will never be the same. Sookie (Anna Paquin, 'The Piano') finds herself entangled in a love triangle – torn between a vengeful Bill (Stephen Moyer, 'The Double'), the new Vampire King of Mississippi, and Eric (Alexander Skarsgård, 'Straw Dogs'), who's not the former Viking he once was. Led by a charismatic witch named Marnie (Fiona Shaw, 'The Tree of Life'), who threatens to let no one living or dead stand in her way, a powerful coven tempts Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis, 'The Help'), Tara (Rutina Wesley, 'True Blood: The Complete First Season'), and Jesus (Kevin Alejandro, 'Red State') with otherworldly powers. Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll, 'True Blood: The Complete Second Season') tries to adjust to a domestic life, while Jason (Ryan Kwanten, 'Red Hill') finds himself alone in werepanther territory. Arlene (Carrie Preston, 'Doubt') and Terry (Todd Lowe, 'True Blood: The Complete Third Season') come to terms with their highly unusual baby, and Alcide (Joe Manganiello, 'Spider-Man') finds himself caught in the clutches of an old flame. The box set will present every episode with 1080p (1.78:1) video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: audio commentaries on six selected episodes, Inside the Episodes featurettes, True Blood: The Final Touches featurette, True Blood Lines, True Time Line, Enhanced viewing modes: - Character perspectives, Flashbacks/flashforwards, Vampire histories/Character bios/Hints/FYIs, and Post-production roundtable. Suggested list price for this set will be $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 29.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Underworld: Awakening' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Announced[teaser]The fourth chapter in the war between vampires and werewolves is in the works for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Underworld: Awakening' and 'Underworld: Awakening - 3D' for a home video release on May 8. Yet another boxed set including all four films in the franchise will be available on the same date. Selene (Kate Beckinsale) escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Underworld: Awakening' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 8.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Samsung Shows off a New Projector Phone with “nHD” Resolution[teaser]Apparently we’re done saying 360p in favor of more confusing terms. [/teaser] The folks at Samsung have announced a new projector phone that they’re calling “the world’s thinnest.” The Samsung Galaxy Beam is not the kind of thing that’s going to blow your mind with an impressive resolution, but it’s more easily moved than any projector to date. Samsung says that the phone has nHD resolution, which is a new marketing term that allows companies to put “HD” on boxes and in advertisements. What nHD means, for sake of clarity, is that the phone has one-ninth the resolution of a 1080p television. In other words, you’re getting 360p. The phone is, of course, a phone too. It gives you a 4-inch WVGA display, a dual-core processor and everything you’ve come to expect from the Android operating system. The Beam will be available this spring. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Sea of Love' and 'Scent of a Woman' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]Hoo-wah! Two Al Pacino catalog titles are getting the Blu-ray treatment in June. They'll be starin' right out at ya, like secret, searchlights... [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing Harold Becker's 'Sea of Love' on Blu-ray on June 5. Pacino stars as Detective Frank Keller who is investigating a series of murders and becomes involved with a woman (Ellen Barkin) who may be the culprit. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Creation of Sea of Love and a Commentary with director Harold Becker. Martin Brest's 'Scent of a Woman' will also be available on the same date. Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell) is a prep school student who needs money and agrees to "babysit" a blind veteran (Al Pacino in his Academy Award-winning role), but the job is not at all what he anticipated. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sea of Love' and 'Scent of a Woman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 5.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Austin Powers Collection' Blu-ray $16.99 at Amazon[teaser]Get Mike Myers' shagadelic trilogy for a groovy price in Amazon's deal this week, baby! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Austin Powers Collection' for $16.99 (53% off suggested list price). The box set includes: 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,' and 'Austin Powers in Goldmember.' Click here to own this colorful comedy collection and thwart Dr. Evil today! This deal is valid now through March 11.Posted Sun Mar 4, 2012 at 07:17 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - March 2, 2012February has come and gone. Although, we ended February with a bang! Thank you to all of those who joined us for the Oscars Live-Blog, it truly was fun to discuss the show with all of you. The contest went smoothly too, as ten readers found themselves new owners of free Blu-rays. [teaser]This week we start a new March Madness-themed tournament like we did last year. Remember the Movie Madness Tournament? Well, we're starting a March TV Madness Tournament where we've come up with a field of 64 combatants from television who will do battle with each other to see who the biggest badass of television is. Make sure to join us as we jump head first into the tournament starting next week![/teaser] TV Madness Tournament We've started the tournament with a column asking for suggestions on who you think should be added to the tournament. Please, visit the article and jot down a few television character names and we'll see if we can fit them in. The Oscars If you didn't get to catch the Live-Blog last Sunday, then you can always read through the replay. It was great fun. Whenever we get together with our fellow readers in a real-time atmosphere there's never a dull moment. Thanks again! Aaron and Josh both made their opinions known about the Oscars telecast. Josh's 2012 Oscars Post Mortem column talked about his dislike for quite possibly the whole show from Billy Crystal hosting to the way the whole thing was put together. In Aaron's The Good, The Bad and The Horrid of Oscars 2012 he tries to find a few good things to sprinkle among the otherwise dour experience. Theatrical News In The Trailer Park this week E covers a trio of films that show just how badass America really is. Here's where you can check out the new trailer for 'Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.' Aaron covered new movie posters this week in another edition of Posterizing. He had some bad news though when he didn't end up getting a Mondo poster he desperately wanted. Luke covers the new theater releases this week with reviews of 'Project X' and 'The Lorax.' Home Theater News This week in our Mid-Week Poll we asked you a very important question that seems to come up quite a lot when people are discussing upgrades to their home theater. What is more important quality video or quality audio? Please come join in on the discussion. Josh unboxed one of his older DVDs, this time it's a Canadian import of 'Amelie.' TV Recaps Check out our recaps of 'The Walking Dead,' 'Fringe,' and 'Alcatraz' from this week. Let us know how you think these shows are going and what they can improve upon. Special Features Last week's Weekend Roundtable dealt with an Oscar related subject. What is your most hated or love Oscar nominated song? We want to know! That's it for this week. Remember to stay tuned for the March TV Madness Tournament. We had tons of fun last year with the March Movie Madness Tournament and we're determined to have at least twice as much fun this time around. Thanks, everyone, for joining the conversation and making The Bonus View such a fun place to visit.Posted Fri Mar 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM PST by:
