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'Contagion' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The pandemic will spread to high-definition in early 2012. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has just revealed 'Contagion' will have a Blu-ray release on January 3. From director Steven Soderbergh comes a thriller about a global viral outbreak featuring an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, and Bryan Cranston. The Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World, False Comfort Zone: The Reality of Contagion, and The Contagion Detectives (the latter two are Blu-ray exclusives). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Contagion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 3.Posted Tue Dec 6, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
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'Real Steel' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The heartwarming sci-fi underdog story will knock out Blu-ray in January! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Real Steel' is coming to Blu-ray on January 24. The #1 movie in the country for two consecutive weeks during its theatrical run, 'Real Steel' is directed by Shawn Levy ('Night At the Museum' franchise, 'Date Night' and 'What Happens in Vegas'), produced by Steven Spielberg ('Saving Private Ryan,' 'Schindler's List'), with a screenplay by John Gatins ('Coach Carter,' 'Summer Catch'). Set in the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech and 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots have taken over the ring, the film stars Hugh Jackman ('X-Men' franchise, 'Australia') as Charlie Kenton, Evangeline Lilly (TV’s Lost, 'The Hurt Locker') as Bailey Tallet, Dakota Goyo ('Thor') as Max Kenton, Kevin Durand ('I Am Number Four,' 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine') as Ricky, and Anthony Mackie ('The Adjustment Bureau,' 'The Hurt Locker') as Finn. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Countdown to the Fight—The Charlie Kenton Story, Sugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman’s Champ, Building the Bots, Making of Metal Valley, Deleted and Extended Scenes with introductions by Shawn Levy, and Bloopers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39.99 and the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Real Steel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 10:55 AM PST by: -
'Film Socialisme' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Bonus features have now been detailed for Jean-Luc Godard's acclaimed 2010 drama being prepped for Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] As previously reported, Kino Video says 'Film Socialisme' starring Jean-Marc Stehlé, Agatha Couture and Mathias Domahidy will hit Blu-ray on January 10. Legendary director Jean-Luc Godard returns to the screen with Film Socialisme, a magisterial essay on the decline of European Civilization. As a garish cruise ship travels the Mediterranean (with Patti Smith among its guests), Godard embarks on a state of the EU address in a vibrant collage of philosophical quotes, historical revelations and pure cinematographic beauty. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include an essay about “Film Socialisme by Richard Brody(author of “Everything is Cinema: The Working Life of Jean-Luc Godard”), trailers, stills gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Film Socialisme' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 10.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
LG Will Launch a 25 Inch Glasses-Free 3D Monitor in 2012[teaser]Slowly but surely, glasses-free 3D displays are getting bigger. [/teaser] When it comes to 3D, a lot of people get hung up on the issue of glasses. Wearing glasses over your existing glasses, or just wearing glasses in the first place, can be a real turn off. But of course, glasses-free displays have been limited to incredibly small screens. The DX2500 is a step forward, taking the glasses-free display up to 25 inches. LG says they've solved the frustrating problem of viewing angle by adding a head-tracking camera to the monitor. If you move your head while watching a movie or a game, the monitor will adjust accordingly so you don't lose the 3D picture. LG's glasses-free DX2500 is out in Korea now and will be launching in the US early next year at a price of $1,100. Source: ecousticsPosted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Summer of Massacre' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Get ready for the ultimate slasher anthology coming to Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass says 'The Summer of Massacre' is coming to Blu-ray on January 10. Director-Writer, Joe Castro ('Terror Toons 1&2,' 'The Jackhammer Massacre') introduces another original tale -- the first anthology slasher film which presents eight killers in 5 gorefest tales. Featuring Brinke Stevens ('Slumber Party Massacre'), Nick Principe ('Laid to Rest'), and Cleve Hall ('Nightmare'), plus a never before recorded gore epic body count with more than 150 onscreen deaths. Ungodly brutal beatings turns Chris, a young man, into a fiend that sets off a bloody, like never before seen, rampage. Beauty is truly only skin deep - Watch a young paraplegic, whose body is also wrecked with spinal bifida, fight for her life as her older, beautiful sister tries to murder her. It s been 36 years since Jesse s loving mother was raped by his biological father. Now, after hiding and running their entire lives in fear of this murderous rapist --- He has found them! A group of Christian teenagers are stalked, maimed and burned by a local legend in a haunted forest. Three legendary serial killers terrorize downtown Los Angeles by murdering countless innocent souls and the killer plan is to go out with a real bang. There s nothing like the sweltering heat of summer to set off a massacre. 'The Summer of Massacre' is a 100 mph slasher ride that never slows down and is packed with enough gore and insanity to send you looking for your barf bag. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Director's Commentary, Director's Diary (Behind-the-scenes), Interview with Brinke Stevens, Cast Auditions, and Director Joe Castro's Childhood Massacre Short Film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Summer of Massacre' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 10.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
British Retailer Tesco Offers Up an UltraViolet Like Service of Their Own[teaser]The service is called "blinkbox" and it gives customers digital copies of movies they buy. [/teaser] The UltraViolet digital distribution / digital rights management initiative is up and running in the US but it hasn't made it overseas yet. Ultraviolet will launch sometime next year in the UK but it's going to have a bit of competition from a new service called "blinkbox." blinkbox is a creation of the massive retailer Tesco. It gives customers digital copies of movies that they buy, but only if they purchase a movie using their Tesco Clubcard. Tesco currently owns 80% of blinkbox. Digital copies of movies purchased from Tesco will be available to watch on tablets, PCs, tablets and game systems. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'The Thing (2011)' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The prequel to John Carpenter's classic horror film will invade Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Thing (2011)' will have a Blu-ray release on January 31. It’s not human. Yet. From the producers of 'Dawn of the Dead' comes the chilling prelude to John Carpenter’s cult classic film. When paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Commentary with Matthijs Van Heijningen and producer Eric Newman; The Thing Evolves; Fire & Ice; and deleted/extended scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Thing (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under January 31.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Toy Story: Ultimate Toy Box Collection' Blu-ray $49.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal this week features the Pixar trilogy starring Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Toy Story: Ultimate Toy Box Collection' for $49.99 (50% off suggested retail price). The 10-Disc set includes 'Toy Story,' 'Toy Story 2,' and 'Toy Story 3' all housed inside a spiffy stagecoach toy box packaging. Click here to order yours and this offer is available now through December 11.Posted Sun Dec 4, 2011 at 08:28 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - December 2, 2011Can you believe we've already rounded the corner into December? 2011 is almost over, but The Bonus View keeps plugging along, bringing you the very best in high-def news. Whether it is updates about theatrical releases or the latest television scuttlebutt we've got you completely covered. [teaser]Take a load off for a minute. Stop thinking about the impending Christmas shopping season, and instead sit down and find out what juicy tidbits you may have missed out on this week.[/teaser] Blu-ray News The big news this week was that we were giving away a brand spanking new copy of one of the funniest horror comedies since 'Shaun of the Dead.' You can still enter our 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil' contest until the end of the day today, so make sure you do. You could end up being the winner. Last week we gave away a copy of J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8.' We're always running free Blu-ray contests, so you'll want to make sure you're keeping up with the blog to find out about our latest giveaways. Make sure you stop by Josh's weekly Blu-ray Highlights column where he details every home video release hitting the market this week. This week saw a very eclectic mix of movies hit store shelves, let Josh guide you to the right ones. Theatrical News As always, Luke Hickman has you covered on the theatrical front. Make sure to check out his Weekend Box Office update along with his discussion about the movies that came out during the long Thanksgiving weekend. And in case you missed them, Luke posted reviews for some of the hottest theatrical openings such as 'The Muppets' and 'Hugo.' E presents another edition of The Trailer Park, previewing two trailers. One for 'Young Adult' and the other from '21 Jump Street.' Finally, you don't want to miss the eye-opening article that Luke posted about Universal executive Ronald Meyer discussing, quite candidly I might add, the "crappy" movies that his studio has made over the years. Home Theater News E is dabbling in a home theater renovation. He's in the process of creating his own home theater personal computer, and this is his first post about how he's planning on doing it. Check it out and see if it gives you ideas on organizing your movie collection. Don't know what the "DTS Bomb" is? Let Josh explain in his article about the annoying audio glitch that happens with certain equipment which is trying to decode the DTS authoring. You'll want to know how to avoid it if you can. Jonesing for something to watch on your streaming service? Well we've got you covered there too. Check out what's playing on the Netflix Stream or VUDU streaming service. Or take reviewer Wayne Rowe's suggestion and check out the movie 'Dutch' in his One From the Vault column. TV Recaps As always, we have a good run down of television recaps to keep you up to date with TV's most popular shows. Make sure you catch our recaps of 'American Horror Story' and 'The Walking Dead.' As 'The Walking Dead' just had its fall finale, the episode's recap sparked quite a bit of debate. If you're a fan of the show you'll want to make your view known in the comments section for sure. As we wait for 'The Walking Dead' to come back in February, Aaron is going to be dissecting each character and calculating their chances of survival. You'll want to check out 'Walking Dead' Character Guide this week, because we profile the Grimes family and wonder if Rick, Lori, and Carl will make it through the zombie apocalypse alive. Videogame News We've always got videogame related articles for you gamers out there to enjoy. This week's Mid-Week Poll focused on videogames and asked about your preference. Do you like single player or online gaming better? Come and let us know with your vote. Dick Ward discusses how Sony killed downloadable Vita games before launch day and also gives a quick rundown of the games that hit store shelves this week. Special Features Seeing that it was Thanksgiving last week, we decided to go the sentimental route and ask the writers of the blog what they were thankful for during the Weekend Roundtable. Warning: Maximum mushiness. Hey us film critics have feelings too alright? Thanks for making this another successful week at the world's greatest HD-centric blog. We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, and that your wallets don't see too much of a dent during the holiday shopping seasons. May you seek out the best deals and always find the best Blu-ray bargains.Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM PST by:
