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'Mildred Pierce' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed HBO miniseries starring Kate Winslet will be heading to Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is working on 'Mildred Pierce' for Blu-ray on January 3. She gave her daughter everything, but everything was not enough. Mildred Pierce brings to life the memorable characters introduced in James M. Cain’s classic 1941 novel of pride and privilege in the middle class. Starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, and co-written and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes, this five-part drama is an intimate portrait of a uniquely independent woman who finds herself newly divorced during the Depression years, as she struggles to carve out a new life for herself and her family. The story explores Mildred’s unreasonable devotion to her insatiable daughter Veda (Evan Rachel Wood), as well as the complex relationship she shares with the indolent men in her life, including her polo-playing lover Monty Beragon (Guy Pearce) and ex-husband Bert Pierce (Brian F. O’Byrne). The release will be a 4-disc set (3 Blu-rays, plus a DVD) with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two audio commentaries, The Making Of Mildred Pierce, Inside the Episodes, and seamless play functionality. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $52.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Mildred Pierce' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 3.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Midnight in Paris' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Woody Allen's acclaimed romantic comedy is getting a high-definition release before the end of the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Midnight in Paris' for Blu-ray on December 20. The movie starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams is about a family traveling to the French capital for business, including a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an LCR 3.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include Midnight in Cannes and a photo gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Midnight in Paris' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 20.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM PDT by: -
'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The first season of the HBO crime drama series will have a January Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing to release 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on January 10. From Terence Winter (Emmy®-winning writer on HBO's The Sopranos) and Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City in 1920 at the dawn of Prohibition. The series chronicles the life and times of Enoch Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the city treasurer whose double role as politician and bootlegger makes him the city's undisputed czar at a time when illegal alcohol has opened up highly lucrative opportunities for rumrunners and distributors. In a city defined by notorious backroom politics and vicious power struggles, Nucky must contend with ambitious underlings, relentless Feds, rival gangsters -- including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano and Al Capone -- and his own appetite for women, profits, and power. The Blu-ray will be a five-disc set with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Enhanced Viewing option on all episodes, six audio commentaries, Evolving Character Dossier, Making Boardwalk Empire, and Speakeasy Tour. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 10.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Trespass' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Joel Schumacher's pulse-pounding thriller starring Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman will break into Blu-ray's home this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium is readying 'Trespass' for Blu-ray on November 1. In a private, wealthy community, priority is placed on security and no exception is made for the Miller family’s estate. Behind their pristine walls and manicured gardens, Kyle (Nicolas Cage), a fast-talking businessman, has entrusted the mansion’s renovation to his stunning wife, Sarah (Nicole Kidman). But between making those big decisions and keeping tabs on their defiant teenage daughter (Liana Liberato), Sarah often finds herself distracted by a young, handsome worker (Cam Gigandet) at their home. Nothing is what it seems, and it will take a group of cold-blooded criminals led by Elias (Ben Mendelsohn), who have been planning a vicious home invasion for months, to bring the Miller family together. When they storm the manor, everyone is tangled up in betrayal, deception, temptation and scheming. Kyle, Sarah and Avery will take the ultimate risk to make it out with their lives – and their family – intact. 'Trespass' is Schumacher’s second film with both Cage ('8MM') and Kidman ('Batman Forever'). The film also stars Liana Liberato ('Trust,' TV’s “Son of Anarchy”), Ben Mendehlson ('Knowing,' 'Killer Elite,' 'Animal Kingdom') and Cam Gigandet ('Priest,' 'The Roommate,' 'Burlesque'). 'Trespass' had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and opens in theaters and nationwide on VOD October 14th, 2011. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Inside the Thriller featurette and previews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99 and a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo will also be available for $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Trespass' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sarah's Key' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The drama based on Tatiana De Rosnay's bestseller will unlock Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Sarah's Key' for Blu-ray on November 22. Julia Jarmond (Kristin Scott Thomas), an American journalist married to a Frenchman, is commissioned to write an article about the notorious Vel d’Hiv round up, which took place in Paris, in 1942. She stumbles upon a family secret which will link her forever to the destiny of a young Jewish girl, Sarah. Julia learns that the apartment she and her husband Bertrand plan to move into was acquired by Bertrand’s family when its Jewish occupants were dispossessed and deported 60 years before. She resolves to find out what happened to the former occupants: Wladyslaw and Rywka Starzynski, parents of 10-year-old Sarah and four-year-old Michel. The more Julia discovers - especially about Sarah, the only member of the Starzynski family to survive - the more she uncovers about Bertrand’s family, about France and, finally, herself. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Sarah's Key' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Intruder: Director's Cut' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The cult 1989 crime thriller starring Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi coming to Blu-ray at the end of the year has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Synapse Films has revealed 'Intruder: Director's Cut' will be hitting Blu-ray on December 13. This slasher film that takes place inside a supermarket after closing time is directed by Scott Spiegel. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack that features 2k digitally restored video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with writer/director Scott Spiegel and producer Lawrence Bender; Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder featurette; Extended murder sequences from the original workprint; Outtakes from Spiegel's lost short film, Night Crew; Cast audition footage; Stills gallery; and Theatrical trailer. Suggested list price is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Intruder: Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Omen Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Halloween is quickly approaching and Amazon has a spook-tacular Blu-ray deal this week! [/teaser] The online retailer's deal of the week is 'The Omen Collection' for $19.99 (67% off suggested price). The collection includes: 'The Omen,' 'Damien: Omen II,' 'The Omen III: Final Conflict,' and 'The Omen 666' (the 2006 remake). Click here to summon this Blu-ray set to your home! This offer is in effect from now through October 15.Posted Sun Oct 9, 2011 at 07:49 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - October 7, 2011[teaser]October is upon us people. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler. We tend to stay inside more. Soaking up more movies and television than we did during the summer. So, while you begin to settle in for a nice fall and winter hibernation in front of your high-def TV let The Bonus View be your guide. We'll let you know what to watch on TV, in the theater (if you're brave enough to venture out), and on home video.[/teaser] Theatrical News It's that time of year where we start seeing Oscar contenders hitting the theaters. Check out Luke's review of the George Clooney directed political thriller 'The Ides of March .' Luke gave it five stars. Also check out his review for the less than stellar 'Real Steel ' with Hugh Jackman. Video Game News Along with Dick Ward's weekly video game release column Wayne was able to give us his final thoughts on 'Gears of War 3 .' Still on the fence about buying it? Check out what Wayne has to say and see if it sways your opinion. Into 'World of Warcraft'? If you are, then you should probably check out the article Dick wrote about WoW FanCon. TV Recaps This has been another insanely busy week for The Bonus View when it comes to television. We've been covering as many TV shows as humanly possible. Check out premiere recaps for returning shows like 'Hung ,' 'House ,' and 'Modern Family .' We also have recaps for 'Project Runway ,' 'Person of Interest ,' 'Terra Nova ,' 'New Girl ,' 'Castle,' and 'Fringe .' But wait, that isn't it. Did you hear that 'Arrested Development ' is on its way back? Check out Aaron's post about the big news. The Bluth family is back! Not sure which sitcoms are worth watching? Well, you need to take a look at Aaron's Sitcom Scorecard . He's watching every new sitcom that premieres this fall and he's letting you know what to watch and what to miss. Special Features This week we have a contest where we're giving away a 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' Blu-ray! Today is actually the last day to enter. Make sure you do. This week's Mid-Week Poll we asked you what portable electronics you carry around with you. In the Weekend Roundtable we wanted to know what your favorite sports movies were. It's been another fun week at The Bonus View. Make sure to continue visiting the site, because you never know when our next contest will be. We wish all our readers a fun and safe weekend! Don't watch anything we wouldn't watch!Posted Fri Oct 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Cowboys and Aliens' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The epic sci-fi/wild west showdown is coming to Blu-ray in extended form this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Cowboys and Aliens' will have a Blu-ray release on December 6. Director Jon Favreau's big budget adaptation of the graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and the lovely Olivia Wilde, will feature the extended cut of the film with seventeen additional minutes of footage. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Igniting the Sky: The Making of Cowboys and Aliens; Finding the Story; The Scope of the Spectacle; and Outer-space Icon. Blu-ray exclusives include: Audio Commentary with Director Jon Favreau; A Call to Action; Absolution; Conversations with Jon Favreau; Universal's Second Screen; BD-Live; and pocketBlu. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Cowboys and Aliens' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under December 6.Posted Fri Oct 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Help' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]One of the best reviewed films of the year will take a high-definition bow in early December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/DreamWorks will release 'The Help' on Blu-ray on December 6. The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the compelling performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard. 'The Help' is a courageous and empowering story about very different and extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project. 'The Help' Blu-ray Combo Pack provides audiences with the chance to delve deeper into the movie through compelling, never-before-seen bonus features, including “The Making of ‘The Help:’ From Friendship To Film,” an intimate look at how the life-changing experiences of close-knit childhood friends director Tate Taylor and novelist Kathryn Stockett led to the creation of the best-selling novel and its transition to the big screen. Additional bonus includes “In Their Own Words: A Tribute To the Maids Of Mississippi,” which is an honest observation of life in the South from real-life maids, including director Tate Taylor’s childhood caretaker, Carol Lee; Deleted Scenes; and nine-time Grammy Award®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, Mary J. Blige’s “The Living Proof”, music video from the film’s end titles. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39.99 ($44.99 to tack on an extra Digital Copy disc). You can find the latest specs for 'The Help' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6.Posted Fri Oct 7, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
