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'Blue Velvet' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]David Lynch's 1986 thriller is slated for November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'Blue Velvet' to Blu-ray on November 8. The mysterious film that earned Lynch a Best Director nomination at the Oscars stars Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan and Dennis Hopper. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Blue Velvet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8.Posted Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dressed to Kill' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Brian De Palma's controversial 1980 thriller coming to Blu-ray next month has been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox/MGM have revealed 'Dressed to Kill' will have a Blu-ray release on September 6. The film starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen seems to have divided critical audiences receiving four Saturn Award nominations (with Dickinson winning Best Actress) and a New Female Star of the Year Golden Globe nomination for Allen, along with three Razzie nominations - Worst Actor (Caine), Worst Actress (Allen) and Worst Director (De Palma). The Blu-ray will include the uncut version of the movie with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Making of Dressed to Kill; Unrated, R-Rated and TV-Rated Comparison; Slashing Dressed to Kill; An Appreciation by Keith Gordon; animated photo gallery; and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dressed to Kill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 6.Posted Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Save $5 on the 'Bambi II' Blu-ray[teaser]If you're planning on picking up the Disney sequel in a few days, you won't want to miss this coupon to save $5! [/teaser] Here's another coupon offer to save $5 on 'Bambi II' Blu-ray available on August 23! Simply visit this page to print out your coupon from the Disney Movie Rewards website. This coupon is valid in the United States and Canada only and the offer expires August 28.Posted Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Meet Me in St. Louis' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1944 Judy Garland musical is planned for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Meet Me in St. Louis' is heading to Blu-ray on December 13. The beloved classic directed by Vincente Minnelli was nominated for four Oscars including Best Cinematography, Best Music - Original Song (The Trolley Song), Best Musical Score, and Best Screenplay. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will apparently come housed in a limited edition digibook and supplements will include Introduction by Liza Minnelli; Audio commentary by Garland biographer John Fricke, actress Margaret O'Brien, screenwriter Irving Brecher, songwriter Hugh Martin, and Barbara Freed-Saltzman, daughter of producer Arthur Freed; 3 documentary specials - Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic, Hollywood: The Dream Factory, and Becoming Attractions: Judy Garland; The 1966 pilot for the Meet Me in St. Louis TV series; 2 vintage shorts - 1930's Bubbles and 1941's Skip to My Lou; and Audio Vault featuring an outtake of "Boys and Girls Like You and Me" and a 1946 Blu-ra Blu-ra Lux Radio Theater broadcast. You can find the latest specs for 'Meet Me in St. Louis' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Tron/Tron: Legacy - 3D' Blu-ray $39.99 at Amazon[teaser]This week's deal is the sci-fi double feature starring Jeff Bridges on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Tron/Tron: Legacy - 3D' for $39.99 (50% off suggested list price). The 5-disc set includes 'Tron: Legacy' on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy as well as the original classic 'Tron' on Blu-ray. Don't miss this great deal and prepare yourself to enter the grid! The deal will run from now through August 27.Posted Sun Aug 21, 2011 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - August 19, 2011Technical problems aside, the weeks are just flying by. We're getting closer to the fall movie season where we start seeing Oscar contenders getting released in theaters. [teaser]In order to keep up with everything going on in the biz, turn to The Bonus View where we're always covering the latest and greatest in news, reviews, and more.[/teaser] Theatrical News It was a genre fight at the box office this past week. Luke Hickman tracked the box office and let us know how well movies like 'The Help', '30 Minutes or Less', and 'Glee 3D Concert' stacked up against 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'. Josh discussed a new happening in Hollywood. Has the 3D backlash become so large that studios now have to disclose that people can also see the movie in 2D if they want? Home Theater News Josh has got a good handle on his 3D TV and the way he's set up his new home theater, but he's wondering where that all-important 3D "pop-out" is. Join in on the discussion and see if we can figure out what's going on together. Video Game News Wayne discusses the relatively new idea of preorder bonuses and how some game studios are withholding exclusive content if people go out and buy a used game. Is it fair? Let us know what you think. TV Recaps Before we rundown the list of episode recaps we have for you this week, take a look at this news post. Frank Darabont has been fired from AMC's 'The Walking Dead'. Is this good or bad news for the show? As for episode recaps, we have all your favorite summer shows lined up: 'True Blood' , 'Burn Notice', 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'Haven' , 'Project Runway', 'Covert Affairs', and 'Alphas'. Special Features Finally, we have this week's Weekend Roundtable where we discussed which actors should just give up, well, acting. The Mid-Week Poll asked a question about kids and at what age do they become cognizant about movies. Thanks for joining us for another week of fun and frivolity here on The Bonus View. We strive to have a little something for everyone, no matter what your tastes are.Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'It's a Wonderful Life' Double Dip for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Blu-ray repackage job with a few additional trinkets is planned for November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'It's a Wonderful Life: Collector's Edition Gift Set' will take a high-definition bow on November 1.[/teaser] The release will be exactly the same as the previously released edition, which included both the original black-and-white and colorized versions, it will just add an ornament, commemorative booklet, and new packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'It's a Wonderful Life: Collector's Edition Gift Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1.Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'Bad Teacher' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Cameron Diaz will send Blu-ray to detention this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will release 'Bad Teacher' on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on October 18. A single disc edition will also be available on the same date. The comedy about a slacker school teacher co-stars Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel and is directed by Jake Kasdan. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Bad Teacher PS3 Wallpaper/Theme; JAMS Yearbook- Hidden Moments; Boner; The Bachelor; Extended Russell Rejection; Way Behind The Scenes with Jason Segel and Justin Timberlake; Raising More Than Funds; A Very Odd Blacksmith Story; Swimming With The Dolphins; and Good Teacher. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and $45.99 for the combo pack. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Teacher' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 18.Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Denon Announces a New 5.1 Channel Home Theater System[teaser]You'll get an AVR-1312 receiver and the SYS-1312 surround speaker package. [/teaser] If you've ever tried to upgrade a home theater in a box then you may have run into the problem of proprietary cables which completely shut down the option. It'd be nice to be able to run new speakers or pick up a new receiver, but it's just not a thing you can do. That's one of the very nice things about picking up one of Denon's home theater systems. The new DHT-1312XP 5.1 system comes with a proper receiver. The AVR-1312 isn't exactly a high-end receiver, but it's a proper receiver that you can end up replacing or hooking up new speakers to when it's time. The system comes with five satellite speakers and a matching subwoofer. It's 3D ready, boasts four HDMI inputs, the Compressed Audio Restorer to fix up your MP3s and 110 watts of power to every channel. The system is available now at a price of $599. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fanny and Alexander Box Set' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The theatrical and extended television versions of Ingmar Bergman's powerful drama is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is working on 'Fanny and Alexander Box Set' for Blu-ray on November 8. Ingmar Bergman intended Fanny and Alexander as his swan song, and it is the legendary director’s warmest and most autobiographical film, a four-time Academy Award–winning triumph that combines his trademark melancholy and emotional intensity with immense joy and sensuality. 'Fanny and Alexander - The Theatrical Version' - Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander (Bertil Guve), we witness the great delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family, a sprawling, convivial bourgeois clan in turn-of-the-century Sweden, in Ingmar Bergman’s intended swan song, Fanny and Alexander. 'Fanny and Alexander - The Television Version' - Ingmar Bergman has described Fanny and Alexander as “the sum total of my life as a filmmaker.” And in this, the full-length (312-minute) version of his triumphant valediction, his vision is expressed at its fullest. 'The Making of Fanny and Alexander' - Directed by Ingmar Bergman himself, this feature-length documentary chronicles the methods of one of cinema’s true luminaries as he labors to realize his crowning production. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, monaural soundtracks, and supplements include: Ingmar Bergman Bids Farewell to Film, a sixty-minute conversation between Bergman and film critic Nils Petter Sundgren recorded for Swedish television in 1984; Audio commentary on the theatrical version by film scholar Peter Cowie; A Bergman Tapestry, a documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew; Costume sketches and footage of the models for the film’s sets; Stills gallery; Theatrical trailer; Optional English-dubbed soundtrack for the theatrical version; and a booklet featuring essays by documentarian and film historian Stig Björkman, novelist Rick Moody, and film scholar Paul Arthur. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray box set is $59.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Fanny and Alexander Box Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
