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''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A live 2011 performance from the zany accordion-playing comedian is coming to Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Comedy Central says ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' will have a Blu-ray release on October 4. Get ready for an experience like none other – Weird Al Yankovic…LIVE! He’s your favorite comedian who can carry a tune, “Weird Al” Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour, filmed during his 2011 tour is more than just a show, it is a cinematic event featuring new songs along with his classics! Weird Al: Live is a brand new way for fans to experience this comedy icon. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98. You can find the latest specs for ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Anniversary Sale Amazon![teaser]Amazon has a bunch of Blu-ray sales going on in their latest weeklong deal! [/teaser] The online retailer has just launched a Blu-ray Anniversary Sale with loads of great deals to be had for up to sixty-five percent off! Some highlights include 'Dances with Wolves: 20th Anniversary Edition' for $9.99, 'Austin Powers Collection' for $17.99, 'Underworld Trilogy' for $24.99, 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology' for $26.99, 'America Lost & Found: The BBS Story' for $63.99, and more! Click hereto see all of the spotlight deals as there's surely something for everyone! The deal will run from now through August 20.Posted Sun Aug 14, 2011 at 08:08 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - August 11, 2011[teaser]As always, we're charging ahead over at The Bonus View. In case you missed a few of the posts this past week, we're here to catch you up. We had a great variety of recaps, news posts, and editorials. Whatever you want to read about when it comes to high definition entertainment, The Bonus View is the place to be.[/teaser] Entertainment News Josh Zyber put together a couple "WTF" news posts that had us all wondering what was going on in the world of Hollywood. First Steven Soderbergh, a well respected director takes a job as a Second Unit Director on the set of 'The Hunger Games' and then it's announced that slightly less respected director Brett Ratner will be producing the Oscars. If Ratner has his way we're sure that Chris Tucker will finally be getting that coveted lifetime achievement award that we all know he deserves. Theatrical News Well, the 'Apes' are number one at the box office, but that was pretty easy to see coming. E covers the world of trailers with this week's Trailer Park. We get trailers for 'A Good Old Fashioned Orgy,' 'Knights of Badassdom,' 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,' and 'Jack and Jill'. Luke also took us on a journey through the world of superhero costumes in the movies and how they've progressed over the years. Home Theater News E purchased a brand new 3D Blu-ray player and lets us all know how it's going with the new addition to his home theater. Video Game News While Dick Ward covered this week's video game releases, Wayne Rowe talked about Ridley Scott's involvement in the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise. TV Recaps This week we have recaps for 'Haven', 'Project Runway', 'True Blood', 'Burn Notice', 'Wilfred', and 'Suits'. Special Features Finally, while we had our usual Mid-Week Poll (Where Do You Rent Movies?) and Weekend Roundtable (Favorite Movie Dialogue) Aaron wrote up a telling piece about the 25th anniversary of the ever-classic 'Stand By Me', which turned 25 this week. Wayne Rowe took us on another trip into the vault with a look at 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead'. That's all for this week, but stay tuned. We're always thinking of new and innovative ways to showcase the world of HD. So, come join in on the discussions about your favorite games, movies, or TV shows. Share your insights and knowledge with like-minded HD-philes. We're all friends here. So join us. Can't wait to see you there!Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM PDT by: -
'Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Both acclaimed war miniseries are being bundled with an all-new documentary just in time for the holiday season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO has slated ' Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' for Blu-ray on November 8. From executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, the two critically acclaimed 10-part HBO Miniseries 'Band of Brothers' and 'The Pacific' Blu-ray gift set with special documentary “Called to Service” featuring never-before-seen interviews from the Easy Company and 1st Marine Division veterans. Take a peek at the packaging below: Suggested list price for the 13-disc Blu-ray set is $199.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Hulu is Headed to Japan[teaser]Hulu is finally going international, starting with a launch in Japan later this year. [/teaser] Netflix is slowly expanding around the globe, Spotify made it to America and now Hulu is looking to go international. They're heading all the way across the Pacific to Japan, where they're expecting a warm reception. According to Hulu's blog, this will be the first service that allows Japan's citizens to enjoy subscription based delivery of films and TV shows on their PCs, TVs, mobile phones and tablets. They're not getting too far into the specifics, but they'll detail it all when they launch. "Japanese audiences are passionate about premium video content, and the country is a major producer of world-class TV and feature films," writes Hulu's senior VP Johannes Larcher. "We have been able to use what we have learned from Hulu and Hulu Plus, in addition to the insights gleaned from our market research, to design a high value product specifically tailored for Japanese customers." Source: Hulu BlogPosted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The sixth season of the hit crime drama is coming to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz will be released on the high-definition format on October 11. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Audio Commentary on "The Doctor and the Photo" and "The Blackout in the Blizzard" episodes, Extended cuts of "The Daredevil in the Mold" and "The Bikini in the Soup", Featurette on the Visual Effects of Bones, and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the 4-disc Blu-ray set is $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'How to Train Your Dragon' Blu-ray $12.49 at Amazon[teaser]Own DreamWorks' hit animated adventure for sixty-nine percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'How to Train Your Dragon' for $12.49 (69% off suggested list price!). Click here to order your copy of this highly recommended family film for your collection!Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 09:54 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha's Top of the Line RX-V Receiver is Shipping Now[teaser]The final piece of the RX-V puzzle is in place with the $899 RX-V871[/teaser] Yamaha's RX-V receiver line shipped in May, save the top of the line RX-V871 which is finally available now. The RX-V871 does the things that the lower end receivers do - as you might expect. It handles DLNA streaming as well as streaming music from services like Pandora, Rhapsody and Napster. It also offers a front USB port for iPod and iPhone playback. Both devices can be controlled by the receivers remote and on screen guide. Yamaha's RX-V871 separates itself from the rest of the line by offering up a second subwoofer output which brings it to 7.2 channels. It also kicks up the output from 90 watts per channel to 100 watts per channel. It also boasts a total of 8 HDMI inputs and a pair of outputs with audio return channels. You can pick up the RX-V871 now at a price of $899. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Cannonball Run' and 'Three Amigos!' Blu-rays Dated[teaser]The classic comedies are coming to Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] As previously reported, HBO is preparing to release 'The Cannonball Run' on Blu-ray, and now the date appears to be November 8. The film about an illegal cross-country car race features memorable performances by Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Adrienne Barbeau, Jackie Chan, Bert Convey, Terry Bradshaw, and Jamie Farr. John Landis' 'Three Amigos!,' which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase as unemployed actors who are mistaken for real gunslingers and are brought in to save a Mexican Village from the evil El Guapo, will hit stores November 22. Specs and supplements have not been set yet, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is set at only $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cannonball Run' and 'Three Amigos!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Harman Reorganizes to Two New Divisions - Lifestyle and Infotainment[teaser]This new organization method is a step in a new direction for Harman. [/teaser] The folks at Harman have reorganized their structure to better reflect the needs of the people who are buying their products. Rather than separate things out into categories like Consumer Electronics and Car Electronics, the company has created two much more vague categories - Lifestyle and Infotainment. "There is a clear convergence happening among consumer devices in the home, office, car and everywhere in between," says CEO Dinesh Paliwal. "Consumers no longer view these locations and personal mobile devices as separate domains, but as one, continuous ecosystem." Paliwal says that over the last few years the company has eliminated over $400 million in costs and set up the business for growth. "It is now time to align our company to best address a future that will be driven by advanced technologies in content creation, aggregation, distribution, and seamless delivery and connectivity among multiple devices," he adds. The Lifestyle division will be handling most of the fun stuff - home theater included. Harman's Infotainment division will handle navigation, hands-free telephone, and other things that are important but just not that fun. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
