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'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' Blu-ray Fully Detailed[teaser]David Fincher's take on Stieg Larsson's acclaimed story coming to Blu-ray in March has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is bringing 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' to Blu-ray on March 20. The film that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by a young hacker named Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mooney), was recently nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Cinematography and Best Actress (Mara). The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include to be a commentary by David Fincher, The Vanger Archives (over 4 hours of documentary material), Interactive multi-angle main titles exploration with commentary by Tim Miller of Blur Studio, and Commentary by director David Prior on the creation of the metal one sheet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'My Week with Marilyn' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]One of the best reviewed films of 2011 is coming to Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is prepping 'My Week with Marilyn' for Blu-ray on March 13. During Marilyn Monroe’s (Oscar® Nominee Michelle Williams) first trip to London to film 'The Prince and the Showgirl,' with Sir Laurence Olivier (Oscar® Nominee Kenneth Branagh), she befriends Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), an ambitious 23 year-old production assistant on the set. As their relationship progresses Colin’s focus shifts from making his way in the film business to rescuing her from the pressures of celebrity life. When Monroe’s new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, makes a brief trip to Paris, Clark takes the opportunity to introduce her to the world outside of Hollywood fame. Based on the true story by Colin Clark, this memoir describes a magical week in which Monroe opens herself up to a stranger and finds in him a confidant and an ally. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include The Untold Story of an American Icon and Audio commentary with director Simon Curtis. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'My Week with Marilyn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Disney Will Finally Put 28 Day Delay in Place – Still Skeptical of UltraViolet[teaser]The company will only be selling directly to rental sources that agree to the delay. [/teaser] The folks at Disney are joining the rest of the studios in applying a 28 day delay to rentals of their DVD and Blu-ray releases. CEO Bob Iger says that, up until now, he hasn’t seen any benefit to the delay. At this point, he says that the trend is visible. As far as UltraViolet goes, Disney is taking a “wait and see” approach. Iger says that UltraViolet is “not as robust” and not as “consumer friendly as we had hoped. For now, Disney is sticking with its own digital locker – KeyChest. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Father of the Bride / Father of the Bride Part II' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1991 Steve Martin comedy and its sequel are getting a Blu-ray double feature in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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 but winds up looking like a jerk. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary, Steve Martin and Martin Short Interview Each Other, and An Invitation to Father of the Bride. 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 Feb 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sharp Reveals Pricing for 2012 TV Lineup[teaser]The 80” LCD is going to run you $6,499 – others are obviously a bit cheaper. [/teaser] Sharp has revealed pricing for their new large screen LCDs, or most of them at least. They’re coming in at 60” or larger and the prices, of course, reflect the size of the set. The LE745U series is launching this month complete with 3D capability, built-in Wi-Fi, LED edge-lit screens and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The 60” model will be running at $2,699 while the 70” version comes in at $3,699. The 847U brings the refresh rate up to 240Hz and costs a bit more to reflect that. The 60” and 70” models each cost $500 more than their 745U counterparts. The 80” version, meanwhile, retails at $6,499. Source: TWICEPosted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Innkeepers' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Features have now been revealed for the latest horror flick from Ti West ('The House of the Devil') haunting Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, MPI has revealed 'The Innkeepers' is coming to high-definition on April 24. [/teaser] During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Two audio commentaries: - Writer/director/editor Ti West, producers Peter Phok & Larry Fessenden, and second unit director/sound designer Graham Reznick; Ti West and stars Sara Paxton & Pat Healy; The Innkeepers: Behind the Scenes featurette, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Innkeepers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Consumer Electronics Spending Between Men and Women is Closer than Ever[teaser]It used to be that only men were tech heads, but to quote Bob Dylan, “The times, they are a-changin’.” Also that song was an awesome way to open ‘Watchmen.’ [/teaser] According to a study by the Consumer Electronics Association, women are spending almost as much as men on consumer electronics. In previous years there’s been a pretty significant disparity, but things have changed significantly. Back in 2011, women spent, on average, $667 on electronics. Men beat that by $61 dollars with an average of $728. That’s a huge improvement over a $200 gap in 2007. Most of this additional spending seems to be on mobile devices, which have been a huge hit with both sexes. “This Valentine’s Day, the way to a women’s heart just might be through electronics,” suggests the CEA’s Jessica Boothe. “Women don’t want to be catered to with ultra-feminine looking products; they simply prefer lightweight devices that can fit smaller hands and smaller body frames.” Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Neverland' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The star-studded Syfy miniseries will fly to Blu-ray in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'Neverland' on Blu-ray on March 13. From visionary director Nick Willing ('Alice,' 'Tin Man') comes a never-before-told origin story based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic fairytale starring Rhys Ifans ('Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man'), Golden Globe® nominee Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies,” 'Limitless'), Academy Award® nominee Bob Hoskins ('Snow White And The Huntsman,' 'Mona Lisa') and featuring the voice of Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley ('Pride & Prejudice,' 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'). An “appealing” fantasy adventure that is “as much Dickens, Tolkein and J.K. Rowling as it is J.M. Barrie” (USA Today), 'Neverland' follows a young pickpocket named Peter (Charlie Rowe; 'Never Let Me Go,' 'Pirate Radio') and his ragtag gang of “lost boys.” Presided over by Jimmy Hook (Ifans), the group is suddenly transported to a magical world called “Neverland” where time stands still. There they meet the gorgeous but deadly pirate, Elizabeth Bonny (Friel), who has ruled the seas of Neverland for nearly two centuries, Smee (Hoskins, reprising the role he made famous nearly 20 years ago in Hook), and a courageous Tree Spirit named Tinker Bell (voiced by Knightley). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurettes, storyboards, and director commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Neverland' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Set is $34.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box Blu-ray deal of the week is full of maroons! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $34.99 (56% off suggested list price). Disc 1: features 25 classics from the immortals: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Wile E. Coyote and more Disc 2: 25 shorts featuring One-Shot Classics and the complete collection for each of the following characters: Marvin the Martian, Tasmanian Devil, Witch Hazel, Marc Anthony & Ralph Phillips Disc 3: Contains over 5 hours of content saluting animator Chuck Jones, insightful documentaries and rare shorts from Jones and others! This Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes digibook packaging, character shot glass, souvenir tin magnet, and a framed litho cel with certificate of authenticity. Click here to order this definitive edition of 50 classic cartoons today and this offer is valid from now through February 19.Posted Sun Feb 12, 2012 at 09:13 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - February 10, 2012It's already February, where has the time gone? One thing is for sure though, The Bonus View hasn't slowed down in its coverage of everything HD. Whether it be in the theaters or on the small screen we've got you covered. [teaser]This week we continued to roll out more Sundance Film Festival coverage. We also covered a few mid-season series premieres so people know what's happening on TV. Check out everything this week had to offer.[/teaser] Blu-ray News You'll want to take a look at our Blu-ray Highlights post this week. Josh outlines a few stellar picks, such as 'Lady and the Tramp'. It isn't all good though, that one vampire vs. werewolf movie came out too and I'm not referring to the franchise with a leather-clad Kate Beckinsale. With his Full Metal Jackets post of the week, Tom Landy discusses the Future Shop steelbook for 'The Immortals' for all you collectors out there. Theatrical News Wonder what you should see this weekend at the movies? Well, Luke Hickman has seen just about everything being released and he's got a rundown of the movies you should see and the ones you should skip completely. See what Luke thinks about the releases of 'Journey 2,' 'The Vow,' and 'Safe House.' We still have some Sundance coverage that we're putting up so this week you'll be able to find reviews on Josh Radnor's 'Liberal Arts,' the fantastic little time travel movie 'Safety Not Guaranteed,' the funny gross-out R rated girl comedy 'For a Good Time, Call...' and a story about a kid, a couple goats and David Duchovny with a wily beard in 'Goats.' E, covered the trailer front, looking at a couple trailers for two new horror movies that are coming out. Check out what he thought about the previews for 'ATM' and 'Silent House' in this week's Trailer Park. Finally, as awards time fast approaches Luke takes a look at the SAG Awards winners and wonders if they'll predict the upcoming Oscar winners. TV Recaps This week saw the beginning of a couple new series, which we made sure we covered for you. Aaron took on the series premiere of 'The River' which he surprisingly enjoyed, while Josh checked out NBC's new musical drama 'Smash.' Other shows that we covered with recaps this week include: 'Grimm,' 'Fringe,' and 'Alcatraz.' Don't forget, 'The Walking Dead' starts back up this Sunday and we'll pick up right where we left off with that show. So remember to join in on the discussion. When this 'Walking Dead' season started we had quite a few lively discussions about the episodes, so it should be fun. Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed our favorite acting performances of 2011. What were yours? Make sure to let us know. Leading up to the Oscars our Mid-week Poll asked who you think will win in the major acting categories and also who you think should win. Make sure to vote if you haven't already. Thanks for joining us here at The Bonus View for another week of movies, TV and fun. Please continue to comment. We love hearing what you have to say.Posted Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by:
