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'Syrup' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2012 comedy from Aram Rappaport will pour some sugar on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing to release 'Syrup' on Blu-ray on August 13. Based on the best-selling book, 'Syrup' is an edgy comedy that exposes the cut-throat world of advertising through the eyes of a young prodigy chasing fame, fortune, and the woman of his dreams. Fresh out of school with a degree in marketing, Scat will do anything to prove that he has what it takes to swim with the rich and wildly successful. Scat comes up with a brilliant new product that gives new meaning to the old saying "sex sells." He is sure it will send him right to the top…if only he can convince his boss, the beautiful and mysterious "6," that it's an idea worth millions. Betrayed by his best friend "Sneaky Pete," Scat stumbles through an industry riddled with deception. As he begins to realize that fame and fortune have cost him his morality, he must rediscover his true self behind the elaborate image he has created or risk losing the love of his life. In a world where the average person sees over eight hundred ads in a single day, SYRUP takes a biting look at the insidious—and often ridiculous—side of advertising. Crackling with romance and humor, this razor-sharp satire leaves you guessing and laughing until the end. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Syrup' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Daily Lives of High School Boys' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Twelve episodes of the anime series are headed to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, NIS America has revealed 'Daily Lives of High School Boys' is bound for Blu-ray on August 6. Join Tadakuni (voiced by Miyu Irino), Hidenori (Tomokazu Sugita), and Yoshitake (Kenichi Suzumura) as they undergo the trials and tribulations of life in high school. Each episode presents the boys and their classmates in unique situations that you may or may not have faced in high school yourself. You'll laugh! You'll cry! But hopefully laugh more. You'll be astounded by the zany antics of the Sanada High School community. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 2-disc set will include a hardcover 30-page art book and supplements will include: Clean Opening & Clean Ending; Bonus Scenes; and Japanese Commercials. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Daily Lives of High School Boys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Scanners II / Scanners III' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two sequels to David Cronenberg's 1981 sci-fi thriller will be getting a double feature Blu-ray release later in the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Scanners II / Scanners III' on Blu-ray in 2013. 'Scanners II' - When a corrupt police commander (Yvan Ponton) decides to use the scanners to help take over the city, he convinces evil scientist Dr Morse (Tom Butler) to help him. Morse has plans to use a new mind-controlling drug on the telepaths, but has not reckoned with a rogue scanner who is determined to stop them. 'Scanners III' - Young Helena Monet (Liliana Komorowska) has exceptional telepathic abilities, but when she tries an experimental drug developed by her father she turns into a deranged killer, using her abilities to cut a murderous swathe to the top of her father's pharmaceutical company. On her quest to dominate the world, Helena takes over a television station, and the only man who can stop her is her scanner brother Alex, recently returned from honing his skills in a Thai monastery. Note that the original 'Scanners' is rumored to be coming courtesy of the Criterion Collection in 2013. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Scanners II / Scanners III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of May 12th, 2013The big news in Blu-ray Land this week is the roll-out of Sony's new "Mastered in 4k" line of discs. But what exactly are they? Are they worth the double-dip, or just a scam? Read all about these and the week's other new Blu-ray releases in the blog today.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Love Me Tender' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Elvis Presley's big screen debut is hitting Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Love Me Tender' for Blu-ray on July 30. Moviegoers were introduced to Elvis Presley in this film set during the dying hours of the Civil War. Elvis sings four songs, including the title song. The year is 1865, and the three Confederate Reno brothers don't know the war has ended. They manage to steal a Union Army payroll, and head for home with the money. While Vance (Richard Egan) can think only of the love of his life, Cathy (Debra Paget), it turns out that the brothers have been reported dead, and Cathy has married their youngest brother Clint (Elvis Presley). Vance accepts this until he learns that Cathy still loves him. To complicate things, the U.S. Army knows of the brothers' theft and is hunting them down. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary By Noted Elvis Historian Jerry Schilling; Elvis Hits Hollywood; The Colonel & The King; Love Me Tender: The Birth & Boom Of The Elvis Hit; and Love Me Tender: The Soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Love Me Tender' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 30.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Bourne Trilogy' Blu-ray $25 at Amazon[teaser]The high-octane action trilogy starring Matt Damon is Amazon's Blu-ray Gold Box Deal of the Week! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Bourne Trilogy' for only $25 (58% off suggested price). This set includes 'The Bourne Identity,' 'The Bourne Supremacy,' and the 'The Bourne Ultimatum.' Click here to order yours and this offer is available from now through May 18.Posted Sun May 12, 2013 at 07:56 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Movie & TV MomsWith Mother's Day coming up this weekend, today's Roundtable is a celebration of our favorite fictional moms from the worlds of film and TV. Tell us some of yours in the blog today.Posted Fri May 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - May 10, 2013[teaser]As we steer headlong into the coming summer months we here at The Bonus View would like to remind you that it's going to get hot outside. Really stinking hot. So, whenever you feel like heading inside for a cool glass of lemonade and air conditioning, know that we'll be here, bringing you the latest and greatest in the world of HD entertainment.[/teaser] Blu-ray News To start things off, we have a new contest running right now. We've had a contest going every week for, well, a lot of weeks now. This week you have a chance to win the 1963 classic 'The Great Escape.' Today is the last day to enter, so make sure you do. Speaking of contests check out the results of the'Silver Linings Playbook ' giveaway we had last week. Wondering what to pick up this week? Is 'Jack Reacher' or 'Mama' worth you money? Find out what Josh thinks about this week's crop of Blu-rays in his weekly Blu-ray Highlights column. Theatrical News Luke didn't like 'Iron Man 3.' Agree, disagree? Add your two cents in the comment section of his essay poll entitled "What Did You Think of 'Iron Man Three'?" Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby ' opens this weekend. Find out what Bryan Kluger thought of the heavily stylized adaption. In the Trailer Park we got our first taste of 'Ender's Game,' along with previews for 'The Purge' and 'The East.' In sad news, we learned about the passing of a cinematic legend. Stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen passed away this week. He will be missed. TV Recaps This summer TV season is a strong one indeed. We have recaps for 'Hannibal,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Da Vinci's Demons,' 'Community,' and 'Bates Motel.' That's all for this week. The summer movie season is heating up so stay tuned to The Bonus View to get the latest reviews and news about what's coming.Posted Fri May 10, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Cleopatra' Blu-ray Date Change[teaser]The 1963 Academy Award nominee for Best Picture is coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Cleopatra' for Blu-ray. Though originally slated for May 21, the film will now be available on May 28. Elizabeth Taylor stars as Cleopatra, the glamorous and cunning queen of Egypt. To secure her hold on power, she seduces the rulers of Rome, only to meet her match in Mark Antony, played by Richard Burton. Their passionate romance could decide the fate of the world's greatest empires. Directed by Academy Award winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the historical epic shot on 70mm film was the highest grossing film of 1963, bringing in more than $24 million in its initial release. The film cost an unprecedented $42 million to make (equivalent to over $300 million today) and nearly bankrupted Twentieth Century Fox. In addition to elaborate sets and costumes, production delays and the relocation of principal filming from London to Rome added to the skyrocketing budget. A very public love affair between Taylor and Burton that blossomed during the three-year production meant that there was as much romance and intrigue off-screen as on-screen. The film later won four Academy Awards, and was nominated for five more, including Best Picture. 'Cleopatra' will make its Blu-ray debut in a 2-Disc 50th Anniversary Edition artfully packaged with a full-color book featuring rare images that provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of this legendary film. The Blu-ray is packed with dazzling bonus materials featuring never-before-seen exclusive content including Cleopatra’s lost footage, commentary from Chris Mankiewicz, Tom Mankiewicz, Martin Landau and Jack Brodsky, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more. Additionally, fans can watch footage from the film’s original theatrical premieres in both New York and Los Angeles. Twentieth Century Fox has meticulously restored the 243-minute original theatrical version of 'Cleopatra' to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The new digitally restored transfer will receive a world premiere as an official selection of Cannes Classics at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on May 21 in the Sixtieth Anniversary Theater. Following the premiere at Cannes, Twentieth Century Fox will re-release 'Cleopatra' with a limited theatrical engagement in more than 200 theaters around the world beginning May 22. The film will play in the Cinemark Classic Film Series among other theater chains. In select markets, Bulgari will host receptions in-store in advance of the screenings. Additional details and screening locations to be announced at a later date. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99 while a Blu-ray digibook will also be available at $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cleopatra' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 28.Posted Fri May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Host' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The sci-fi thriller from the mind of Stephenie Meyer will infect Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has slated 'The Host' for Blu-ray on July 9. What if everything you love was taken from you in the blink of an eye? The Host is the next epic love story from the creator of the Twilight Saga. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind, taking over human bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) risks everything to protect the people she cares about most -- Jared (Irons), Ian (Abel), her brother Jamie (Canterbury) and her Uncle Jeb (William Hurt) -- proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Seeker PSA: Feature Commentary with Meyer, Niccol and Producer Nick Wechsler; Bringing The Host to Life: Behind the scenes with Meyer, Ronan, Irons and Abel; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Host' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Fri May 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
