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'Gangsters, Guns and Zombies' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another post-apocalyptic battle vs. the undead arrives on Blu-ray this month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Media is planning to bring 'Gangsters, Guns and Zombies' starring Vincent Jerome, Huggy Leaver, and Fabrizio Santino to Blu-ray on December 11. In post-zombie England, a botched robbery leads a motley crew of thieves into an apocalyptic battle with a zombie horde. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Gangsters, Guns and Zombies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Barbie in the Pink Shoes' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]An all-new animated chick flick adventure has been slated for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be bringing 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes' to Blu-ray on February 26. Dance your way to a magical adventure with Barbie™ as Kristyn™, a ballerina with big dreams! When she tries on a pair of sparkling pink shoes, she and her best friend, Hailey™, are whisked away to a fantastical ballet world. There, Kristyn™ discovers she must dance in her favorite ballets in order to defeat an evil Snow Queen. With performances to the legendary Giselle and Swan Lake ballets, it’s a wonderful journey where if you dance with your heart, dreams come true! The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been revealed for this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 26.Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Singin' in the Rain: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray is $39.99 at Amazon![teaser]Grab an umbrella! Amazon's second deal for today serves up another classic musical for over fifty percent off today only! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Singin' in the Rain: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $39.99 (53% off suggested list price). America’s beloved musical gem, starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, celebrates its 60th Anniversary on Blu-ray for the very first time with an all new 3-Disc Blu-ray & DVD Ultimate Collector’s Edition. The sensational limited and numbered 3-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition will feature the film both on Blu-ray and DVD, and includes an all new hi-definition documentary, and special collectible memorabilia. Click here to order this wonderful set today!Posted Sun Dec 9, 2012 at 08:27 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $18.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save nearly eighty percent on the limited edition Blu-ray set of the classic musical today only at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' for $18.99 (79% off suggested list price). Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time - Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, the spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, an autocratic widower whose strict household rules leave no room for music or entertainment. The 3-disc set (2 Blu-rays and a DVD) features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and loads of supplements including audio commentaries; Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — all-new immersive viewing experience with behind-the-scenes images, on-screen lyrics, trivia track and location quiz; Music Machine Sing-Along; Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music — all-new interactive "backlot tour" with in-depth featurettes on the songs, the stage show & movie, the film and sound restoration and the real-life von Trapp family; and more! This individually numbered Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes the 45th Anniversary soundtrack; 100-Page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook; Snapshots from Salzburg; Reproduction of the original 1965 Souvenir program; and an exclusive "My Favorite Things" Music Box with letter of authenticity. Click here to order this definitive edition of the 1965 classic today!Posted Sun Dec 9, 2012 at 08:13 AM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Lamest Bonus FeaturesWe have a fun topic of discussion to leave you with over the weekend. As Blu-ray reviewers, most of us on staff are frequently obligated to suffer through some tedious, cheesy, just plain awful bonus features on the discs we review. To find out which ones we consider the worst, and to share some of your own examples, join us for the Weekend Roundtable in the blog today.Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012 at 12:05 PM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - December 7, 2012[teaser]The end of 2012 is nearing, and assuming the world doesn't end on December 21, our little blog about all things high definition will keep on keeping on, by bringing you the latest news and most enjoyable features.[/teaser] Monster Madness Our Monster Madness tournament is still going strong. This week's matchups were a doozy. Be sure to check below and follow the links to cast your vote on which monster should move on. We're almost done with the first round and every vote counts. Xenomorph Queen vs. Giant Ant – Critter vs. C.H.U.D. Graboid vs. Gwoemul – Stripe vs. Dilophosaurus Theatrical News As the year winds down, a couple of us here at The Bonus Vew are gearing up for another Sundance Film Festival. The festival will run from January 17th to the 27th. Luke and Aaron will be there the entire time covering as much of the action as they possibly can. Just this past week Sundance has announced the films that will be in its 2013 lineup and it's a very strong lineup indeed. Check out some of the selections below. Sundance 2013 Preview: Park City at Midnight Sundance 2013 Preview: The Premieres Sundance 2013 Preview: U.S. Dramatic Competition This week is extremely light on theatrical releases as the studios take a quick breath before the end-of-year push. Sure, the likes of 'The Hobbit,' 'Les Miserables,' and 'Django Unchained' are coming out in the next couple weeks, but this week it's all about the miserable rom-com 'Playing for Keeps.' TV Recaps Before we get into the recap portion of this post, let's take a moment to remember an old friend. As Josh reported this week Mitsubishi will be halting production on rear-projection televisions. These humungous box TVs, which were once the most popular pieces of a home theater, are now officially out of commission. Does that make you feel old? As for the recaps we have them for 'Happy Endings,' 'American Horror Story,' and 'The Walking Dead's mid-season finale. Special Features The Mid-Week Poll this week was about 3D viewing and which format is your favorite way to watch. The Weekend Roundtable focused on the good and bad the world of trailers has to offer. What are some of the best and worst movie trailers you've ever seen? That's it for this week. Continue to follow along with The Bonus View because in a little over a month we'll be traveling to Park City for another Sundance Film Festival. You won't want to miss any of our coverage. Until then, stay warm and watch good movies.Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Veep: The Complete First Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the hit HBO comedy will be elected to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, HBO is planning to release 'Veep: The Complete First Season' on high-definition on March 26. The new HBO comedy 'Veep,' about a woman who becomes vice president, only to discover the job is nothing like she expected, but everything she was warned about, was hailed as "hysterical" (TV Guide) and "sophisticated" (People Magazine). Created by Armando Iannucci (Academy Award® nominee for co-writing 'In the Loop'), the series was nominated for three 2012 Emmy® Awards winning one for its star Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series). Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include The Making of VEEP - A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series featuring interviews with cast and crew; "Veep: Misspoke" - VP Selina Meyer clarifies remarks regarding fictional Minnesota Governor Danny Chung; "Veep: Obesity" - VP Selina Meyer's hilarious public service announcement (and outtakes) about obesity; Deleted Scenes; and Audio Commentaries - Twelve commentaries with show creator Armando Iannucci, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, executive producers Frank Rich and Chris Godsick, and more. Suggested list price is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Veep: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Hemingway & Gellhorn' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed TV drama will be available on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, HBO is readying 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' for Blu-ray on March 19th. Academy Award® and three-time Golden Globe® winner Nicole Kidman and Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner Clive Owen star in HBO Films' 'Hemingway & Gellhorn,' under the direction of Academy Award® nominee Philip Kaufman ('The Unbearable Lightness of Being'). Nominated for 15 Emmy® Awards, winning two, the film was hailed as "poignant...Kidman and Owen bring real pathos and power to their portrayals" (Newsweek) and "intoxicating...the star power is formidable" (TV Guide). Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include Making Hemingway & Gellhorn - From casting to costumes to editing, the cast and crew provide a detailed view of the production process; Behind the Visual Effects - The cast and crew discuss the special effects and how they enriched the film's historical accuracy; and Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman and Academy Award® winning editor Walter Murch. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Vampire Lovers' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1970 cult horror will seduce Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'The Vampire Lovers' for Blu-ray in 2013. Buxom vamps and bloodthirsty beauties abound in this horror thriller showcasing the netherworld's most voluptuous vampire! Traveling the countryside searching for victims, Carmilla quenches her thirst for blood with the best-looking maidens she can find. But when she unleashes a murderous sexual massacre on a small town, the local gentry fights back...plotting to drive a stake through the heart of this sexy, savage killer. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Vampire Lovers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Company of Heroes' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Don Michael Paul's World War II drama will deploy on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will release 'Company of Heroes' on Blu-ray on March 19. During the last major German offensive of World War II, a company of American soldiers is lost behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge and they make a horrific discovery – Hitler has a super bomb in development. The soldiers soon learn about a secret allied mission to retrieve a defecting German scientist in charge of a Hitler's weapons program. Faced with impossible odds, the company and an escaping POW go on a daring raid into the heart of Nazi Germany in pursuit of the scientist. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include In the Trenches: Filming Company of Heroes and Fabricating World War II. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Company of Heroes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Thu Dec 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by:
