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Bonus View Digest - August 31, 2012[teaser]August has quickly come and gone. September is soon upon us, which means the start of football season, the start of the fall movie-going season, and of course 'Indiana Jones' on Blu-ray! (which you should probably pre-order right now).[/teaser] We've had a lot of fun over on The Bonus View this summer. Even though fall is coming fast, the days of September are likely to be as scorching hot as August was. So, why not sit back and relax in your air-conditioned homes and take in as much Bonus View content as you can? We talk about everything here. If it's related to high-def entertainment, or just movies in general, we usually have it covered. Blu-ray News We have a new contest going this week and today is your last chance to enter. Last week we gave away a free season of Showtime's 'Homeland' on Blu-ray (congratulations to our winner). This week we lament the loss of one of America's most historic figures, Neil Armstrong. In memory of the first man who walked on the moon we're giving away a free copy of 'In the Shadow of the Moon.' You won't want to miss this contest and it's extremely easy to enter. Come on over and give it a shot. You never know, you may be getting a free Blu-ray in the mail! If you were wondering what to buy on Blu-ray this week, Josh has you covered there with Blu-ray Highlights. He took a look at everything being released this week and gives you his opinion on movies like 'Battleship,' 'Darling Companion,' and 'The Five Year Engagement.' Theatrical News Wondering what the new movie 'Lawless' is like? It opened on Wednesday. Aaron saw it and reviewed it. Is it worth your hard-earned money? Check out the review to see if you should spend your time watching Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy beat up guys in the Prohibition Era. Also, in the world of cinema, Aaron gives his opinion on a slew of new movie posters that have started popping up around theaters lately. Get a look at posters from 'Solomon Kane,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' and 'Life of Pi' just to name a few. In the Trailer Park, E takes a look at trailers for Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph' and another computer animated flick called 'Hotel Transylvania.' Video Game News Wondering what the video games being released this week are like? Well take a look at Brian's weekly recap of the games that are finding their way to store shelves. This week's big release? 'Madden 13.' Special Features Josh's David Lynch marathon entitled Auteur Theory is still going strong. Check out his post on a obscure piece of memorabilia called 'Diane… The Twin Peaks Tapes of Agent Cooper,' 'The Autobiography of Dale Cooper,' and his thoughts on Lynch's 'Hotel Room.' The Mid-Week Poll discussed the best holiday for movies while the Weekend Roundtable focused on the scariest ghost stories that we could imagine. Thanks for joining us this week. Hopefully you get a chance to enter our most recent contest. We wish you good luck! See you next week.Posted Fri Aug 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM PDT by: -
'Watchmen: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Zack Snyder's superhero masterpiece is getting a Blu-ray Collector's Edition release this November, and yes, it will include the highly sought after Ultimate Cut. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Watchmen: Collector's Edition' is coming to high-definition on November 13. Someone's killing our super heroes. The year is 1985 and super heroes have banded together to respond to the murder of one of their own. They soon uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger. The super heroes fight to stop the impending doom only to find themselves a target for annihilation. But, if our super heroes are gone, who will save us? The Collector's Edition Blu-ray set will include 'Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut,' 'Watchmen: Director's Cut,' 'Watchmen: Theatrical Cut' (DVD only), the first DC Comics hardcover edition of the influential graphic novel, and collectible lenticular packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Watchmen: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Fri Aug 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'General Education' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed coming-of-age comedy from director Tom Morris will arrive on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is working on 'General Education' for Blu-ray on October 2. Rising stars Chris Sheffield ('Transformers: Dark of the Moon') and Maiara Walsh (TV’s “Switched At Birth”) star in Director Tom Morris’ ('Ship Wrecked Cove') coming-of-age comedy 'General Education.' Levi Collins (Sheffield) is in jeopardy of losing his college scholarship after failing his science class in his final year of high school. Forced to attend summer school, he finds himself in class with his crush Katie (Walsh) and sparring with a strict teacher and bully. In order to hide his big secret from his parents, Levi must choose between preparing for a tennis tournament and a receiving proper education. The film also stars Janeane Garofalo (TV’s “24,” “The Larry Sanders Show”), Elaine Hendrix (Disney’s 'The Parent Trap'), Larry Miller ('Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,' TV’s “10 Things I Hate About You”) and McKaley Miller (upcoming 'The Iceman,' TV’s “Hart of Dixie”). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Tom Morris and co-writers Jaz Kalkat and Elliot Feld; Outtakes; and a "Making of" Featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'General Education' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Fri Aug 31, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Step Up: Revolution - 3D' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The fourth film in the popular franchise dances to Blu-ray 3D this winter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate is preparing 'Step Up: Revolution - 3D' for Blu-ray 3D on November 27. Featuring the hottest hip-hop soundtrack and jaw-dropping dance moves, 'Step Up: Revolution' stars up-and-coming performers, dancer Kathryn McCormick (TV's "So You Think You Can Dance") and MMA fighter and model Ryan Guzman making his feature film debut. Touching upon themes of love, injustice and hope, the film, set in Miami, follows two dancers leading a crew in cutting-edge dance performances that ultimately rally the locals to protest against planned commercial development that would wipe out their homes and businesses. The Blu-ray 3D/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director Scott Speer, choreographer Jamal Sims and cast members Kathryn McCormick and Ryan Guzman; "Becoming A Star" featurette; "Choreography" featurette; "Dancing On Their Own" featurette; "Making The Mob" featurette; "Goin' In" - J Lo featuring Flo Rida & Lil Jon and "Hands In The Air" - Timbaland featuring Ne-Yo music videos; Flash Mob Index - check out all of The Mob's dance sequences; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Step Up: Revolution - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 27.Posted Fri Aug 31, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Six More James Bond Blu-rays Exclusive to Best Buy and Target[teaser]The year of James Bond continues with six individual 007 releases only available at Best Buy/Target this October! [/teaser] As previously reported, in celebration of James Bond’s monumental golden anniversary, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is bringing 'Bond 50,' a collectible box-set featuring all 22 James Bond films on Blu-ray Disc for the first time in one complete offering. The longest running film franchise of all time, the 'Bond 50' collection marks the debut of nine James Bond films previously unavailable in high definition Blu-ray. Fans around the world can pre-order now with participating online retailers. 'Bond 50' showcases fifty years of Bond neatly packaged into one cool, sleek collectable box-set featuring all six iconic James Bond actors. Produced using the highest possible picture quality and audio presentation, the collection includes all 22 James Bond feature films from 'Dr. No' to 'Quantum of Solace' and more than 130 hours of bonus features including some new and exclusive content. The first 22 discs will feature the 22 feature films along with audio commentaries, featurettes, photo galleries, deleted scenes, trailers, and much more. This set will also include a 23rd disc with the following exclusive features: The World of Bond – The 007 films have a look, style and attitude that is signature Bond. From the cars, to the women, to the villains and even the music, Bond films stand apart. The World of Bond takes the viewer through the best of five decades worth of classic James Bond in one thrilling montage. The World of Bond showcases the fascinating and entertaining interplay among unforgettable moments of danger, seduction, adventure and a dash of that distinguished humor that fans have cherished from the beginning up until now. To add to the experience, The World of Bond featurette will also offer a Pop-Up Trivia option to challenge even the sharpest of fans with little known facts and interesting trivia from the Bond Universe. Being Bond – There’s only one James Bond – but he’s proven too much for only one actor to play the role. In the franchise’s 50-year run, six distinguished actors have taken on the part and secured a spot in cinematic history. Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig each reflect on the impact and importance of taking on such a famous role. With this piece, gain insight into what each actor brought to the character and discover how they shaped the world’s most timeless secret agent. SKYFALL Videoblogs – Behind-the-scenes look at the making of SKYFALL from the cast and crew. A few retailers will also be selling the previously unreleased films individually on Blu-ray on October 2. 'Diamonds are Forever,' 'Goldeneye,' and 'Octopussy' will be available at Wal-Mart, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service,' 'You Only Live Twice,' and 'The Spy Who Loved Me' will be available at Best Buy, and 'A View to a Kill,' 'The Living Daylights,' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies' will be available only at Target. The suggested list price for the boxed set is $299.99 and the individual Blu-rays are $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bond 50' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25, while the individual Blu-rays are listed under October 2.Posted Thu Aug 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Magic Mike' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Steven Soderbergh's testosterone-fueled drama will slide down Blu-ray's pole this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Magic Mike' is coming to high-definition on October 23. Channing Tatum stars as a male stripper who teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women, and make easy money. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack will include: Backstage on Magic Mike - From manscaping to hip shaking, Channing Tatum exposes the finer details of being a male stripper and the transformation of his co-stars McConaughey, Bomer and Manganiello went through in order to perfect the art of taking off their clothes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be Extended Dance Scenes and Dance Party Mode. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Magic Mike' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Thu Aug 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Courier' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The pulse-pounding action-thriller will be delivered to Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'The Courier' for a Blu-ray release on October 9. Jeffrey Dean Morgan (TV’s “Magic City,” “Grey’s Anatomy”), Josie Ho ('Contagion'), Til Schweiger ('Inglourious Basterds'), Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rourke (Best Actor, 'The Wrestler,' 2008), Lily Taylor ('Say Anything,' TV’s “Six Feet Under”) and Miguel Ferrer (TV’s “NCIS: Los Angeles”) star in this non-stop thrill ride centering on a daredevil courier (Morgan) who is trying to deliver a briefcase to an underworld figure (Rourke) who can't be found. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted/extended scenes, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Courier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Aug 30, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Arthur Christmas' Dated for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D![teaser]The 2011 animated holiday adventure comes to both Blu-ray formats this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Arthur Christmas' will arrive on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on November 6. On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa's youngest son (James McAvoy) looks to use his father's high-tech operation for an urgent mission. The film also features the voices of Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, and Bill Nighy. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Un-Wrapping Arthur Christmas; Progression Reels; and Elf Recruitment Video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $55.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Arthur Christmas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Thu Aug 30, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Safety Not Guaranteed' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The quirky comedy will time travel to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Safety Not Guaranteed' for Blu-ray on October 30. When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees (Aubrey Plaza, Jake M. Johnson, Karan Soni) to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth (Mark Duplass), a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he's solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you.. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: A Movie Making Mission Featurette - providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film with director Colin Trevorrow and various cast members; The Ad Behind the Movie Featurette - a look at the original ad that inspired the movie; and Time Capsule-Easter Egg. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Safety Not Guaranteed' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Wed Aug 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'People Like Us' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama inspired by real-life events is set for Blu-ray release this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks/Disney has revealed 'People Like Us' is planned for Blu-ray on October 2. From the studio that brought you the award-winning blockbuster 'The Help,' comes an emotional and inspirational story about a young man’s journey of self discovery as he connects with a family he barely knows. Starring Chris Pine ('Star Trek'), Elizabeth Banks ('Hunger Games'), Olivia Wilde ('Tron Legacy') and Michelle Pfeiffer ('Dark Shadows'), Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Number One With A Bullet: The Story Behind People Like Us -- Inspired By True Events, Filmmakers Alex Kurtzman And Roberto Orci, Best Known For Making Big-Budget Sci-Fi Action Movies, Go Back To Their Roots And Make A Small Film From The Heart; Taco Talk -- Chris And Elizabeth Do Extended Improvisational Takes, While Chris Fulfills A Fantasy Of Shooting At His Childhood Favorite Local Taco Stand, The Legendary Henry's Tacos; Deleted Scenes; Bloopers; Audio Commentaries-- With Director Alex Kurtzman And Writer Jody Lambert & Director; Alex Kurtzman And Actors Chris Pine And Elizabeth Banks; and Select Scene Commentary -- With Director Alex Kurtzman And Actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'People Like Us' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Wed Aug 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
