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Enter The Bonus View's Caption Contest and Win 'Black Swan' on Blu-ray![teaser]Isn’t it about time for another contest? The crew at The Bonus View agrees, so they're giving away two copies of 'Black Swan' on Blu-ray![/teaser] How do you win? That’s simple. They’re doing this as another photo caption contest. The caption can either be a made-up line of dialogue or something that describes the image accompanying this story. All you need to do is come up with a funny or clever caption for the image accompanying this story, then post it in the comments on the blog. The winner will be chosen using The Bonus View crew's own subjective discretion based on whichever response they enjoy the most. They have two copies of the Blu-ray to give away. Entries are limited to 10 captions per person. That should give you plenty of opportunity to craft a good submission, but will also help us to avoid any potential appearance of awarding prizes based on volume rather than quality. Go to The Bonus View to read all the details and submit your entry! Good luck!Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Another Year' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Academy Award-nominated film (Best Screenplay) is planned for a high-definition release this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Another Year' will hit the Blu-ray format on June 7. Over the course of an eventful year, a long-married couple brightens the lives of their family and friends through a winning combination of love, wisdom and the gift of hope in this critically acclaimed slice of life from master filmmaker Mike Leigh. Specs have yet to be detailed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and supplements will include: Commentary with director Mike Leigh and actress Lesley Manville, The Making of Another Year, and The Mike Leigh Method. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $38.96. You can find the latest specs for 'Another Year' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 09:50 AM PDT by: -
Philips TV Business Will Lose As Much as $169 Million[teaser]Things are looking bad for Philips, but those in charge say that they'll be taking clear action.[/teaser] Philips is one of very few European TV companies, but things aren't looking good for the brand. The company is set to announce losses of up to $165 million dollars this year - matching the losses made last year. Gerard Kleisterlee has been the CEO of Philips for the last ten years, but he'll be stepping down this week. Frans van Houten will be taking his place and "taking clear steps" to improve the business. Television sales make up around a third of the revenue generated by the consumer lifestyle division at Philips, so while a loss in the TV division isn't the end of the world it's still a very big part of the business. Yearly, that's over four billion dollars. Source: BloombergPosted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Das Boot: The Director's Cut' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The director's cut of Wolfgang Petersen's acclaimed 1981 war film will be sinking Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Das Boot: The Director's Cut' on Blu-ray on June 7. The claustrophobic tale of the crew of a WWII German U-boat was nominated for six Oscars (including Best Writing/Screenplay and Best Director) and is currently ranked #63 on IMDb.com's Top 250. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the theatrical version will also be included along with Director's commentary with Peterson, Wolfgang Petersen: Back to the Boat Retrospective Documentary, Going Deeper featurettes (Maria's Take and The Perfect Boat), 7 Captain's Tour featurettes (Rooms Overview, Entry Conning Tower, Torpedo Room & Crew Quarters, Captain's & Officers' Rooms, The Control Room, Petty Officers' Room & Galley and Diesel & Electric Motor Rooms), 2 vintage featurettes (1981 Behind the Scenes and 1983 Battle for the Atlantic), and Theatrical trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95 You can find the latest specs for 'Das Boot: The Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 7.Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Canada Expands Streaming Selection and Implements User-Set Limits[teaser]Now that more content is available, Netflix wants to make sure you don't exceed your ISP's bandwidth cap. [/teaser] It's been a big week for our Canadian friends, at least in terms of Netflix streaming. First off, the service has signed an agreement with Paramount Pictures that allows Netflix to stream all of the studio's first-run movies. The deal adds quite a few classics and some new titles like 'Iron Man 2.' That's not all. Netflix has also unveiled a new option for Canadian customers that allows them to limit the amount of data used by streaming videos. Now you can set the kind of quality you want and the amount of data that Netflix uses to send it. It may not seem like a big deal to those living in the US, but Canadians have been hammered recently by some very strict bandwidth caps - as low as 100GB for a month. The new change allows Canadian Netflix subscribers to enjoy their content while staying well under their monthly limit. Source: Netflix BlogPosted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Legend: Ultimate Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Ridley Scott's 1985 cult fantasy-adventure bound for Blu-ray in May has been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios is preparing 'Legend: Ultimate Edition' for a Blu-ray release on May 31. Tom Cruise stars as a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lily (Mia Sara) and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age! The Blu-ray will include both the theatrical and director's cuts in 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with Ridley Scott (on the director's cut); Isolated music score by Tangerine Dream (on the theatrical cut); Lost scenes; Creating a Myth: The Making of Legend; Music video: Byan Ferry, "Is Your Love Strong Enough"; Theatrical trailers & TV spots; Photo gallery; My Scenes; BD-Live; and Pocket Blu. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Legend: Ultimate Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 31.Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Breaking Bad: The Complete Third Season' Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the award-winning series is slated for Blu-ray this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Pictures will be releasing 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Third Season' starring Bryan Cranston on Blu-ray on June 7. The series picked up two 2010 Emmy Awards (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Bryan Cranston and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Aaron Paul). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentaries; The Opening of Season 3; Unused Footage & Deleted scenes; The Music of Breaking Bad; Gag Reel; Bryan Cranston Answers Fan Questions; Aaron Paul Answers Fan Questions; The Cast on Season 3; The Breaking Bad Family Photo Album; and AMC News Visits the Breaking Bad Writer's Room. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Don Bluth: The Best of the Rest Not Yet On Blu-rayby Aaron Peck [teaser]Celebrated animator Don Bluth left the Walt Disney Company in 1979. It's still easy to see the realistic animator's mark on Disney classics such as 'Sword in the Stone,' 'Robin Hood,' and 'The Jungle Book.' After he left Disney, he went off on his own, and animated many more classics that have yet to find their way to Blu-ray. [/teaser]With the releases of 'Anastasia', 'The Secret of NIMH', and 'All Dogs Go to Heaven' we find ourselves looking over Bluth's illustrious career, hoping and praying that some of his other movie soon find homes in high-definition. 'An American Tail' – Produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, 'An American Tail' is the story of the Mousekewitzes and their journey from Russia to America to find a new, better life. Fievel became Bluth's first well-known character. Sure, 'Secret of NIMH' came out before 'An American Tail,' but the Bluth company didn't really have a mascot, so to speak, until Fievel hit the screen. Just like at Disney, Bluth's animation and popularity was built upon a mouse. 'The Land Before Time' – We're not talking about the umpteen sequels that the first movie spawned. Those were all cash grabs, but the first film of the franchise was fantastic. Together with his business partners Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Bluth pieced together a sweeping tale about earth during prehistoric times. Setting the movie's plot and heart squarely on the shoulders of a Longneck named Littlefoot. 'Rock-a-Doodle' – One of Bluth's lesser known animated features was a guilty pleasure of mine as a kid. My cousin and I wore out his VHS copy of it, because we would watch it over and over again. I remember it fondly even though I'm not a big Elvis fan. 'Thumbelina' – Based on the fairy tale of the same name, Bluth wrote and directed this wonderful little film. It's not as famous or noteworthy as his other classics, but it's a well done animated feature that features some of Bluth's patented, beautiful animation. 'Titan A.E.' – This is actually one of my favorite animated films of all-time. Definitely one of the best science fiction animated features out there. I have have hopes that the stellar visuals created by Bluth and his company will no doubt blow us all away when they finally hit Blu-ray. 'Titan A.E.' isn't just one of my most wanted Bluth films on Blu-ray, it's one of my most wanted films period. So what do you think? Please add your thoughts in the forums!Posted Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM PDT by: -
'The Misfits' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1961 John Huston western will ride onto Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM will release 'The Misfits' on Blu-ray on May 10. The film marked the final silver screen appearances of both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Specs and supplements have yet to be detailed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Misfits' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10.Posted Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
Vizio Prices Its Passive 3D TVs[teaser]They come in at surprisingly low prices, with even the 47 inch model at under $1,000. [/teaser] When 3D televisions first hit the market and people complained about the cost of active shutter glasses, companies said that the alternative - televisions that use the same glasses we wear in theaters - would be too expensive. Vizio busts that myth with its new line of Cinema 3D TVs. The cheapest of the new 3D sets may actually ship for less than $500. Vizio's 32 inch model has an MSRP of $549, which could easily turn into a shelf price of $499. Those "3D TVs are too expensive" excuses are out the window. All of Vizio's new 3D sets come have Wi-Fi connectivity built right in so you can access Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus and more. They boast a trio of HDMI inputs, a two sided remote with a QWERTY keyboard on back and two pairs of 3D glasses. Vizio hasn't announced a release date yet. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
