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Contest: Win 'In the Shadow of the Moon' on Blu-rayIn memory of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who passed away over the weekend, High-Def Digest would like to offer one of our readers a copy of the excellent documentary 'In the Shadow of the Moon' on Blu-ray. Enter our contest in the blog this week to win.Posted Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 09:15 AM PDT by: -
'247° F' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The thriller turning up the heat on Blu-ray in October has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay has scheduled '247° F' for Blu-ray on October 23. When four friends travel to a lakeside cabin for a carefree weekend the fun turns into a nightmare when three of them end up locked in a hot sauna. Every minute counts and every degree matters as they fight for their lives in heat that is quickly approaching the deadly limit of 247-F. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for '247° F' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Sons of Anarchy: Seasons 1-3' $25.99 Each at Amazon[teaser]The first three seasons of the FX series are over 50 percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Sons of Anarchy: Season One,' 'Sons of Anarchy: Season Two' and 'Sons of Anarchy: Season Three' for $25.99 each (57-63% off the suggested retail prices). The biker crime drama stars Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, and Ron Perlman. Click here to order any or all three seasons for this great price!Posted Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 06:26 AM PDT by: -
'Abraham Lincoln' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]D.W. Griffith's 1930 film will get elected to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Abraham Lincoln' on Blu-ray on November 13. The episodic biography of the 16th President of the United States stars Walter Huston, Una Merkel and William L. Thorne. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the film will be restored and remastered in HD for the first time ever. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Abraham Lincoln' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - August 24, 2012[teaser]It's been a tough week on The Bonus View. We've had to report some very sad news in the world of filmmaking. Tony Scott's apparent suicide topped movie news, but we also discussed Bob Hoskins retiring from acting because of his diagnosis of Parkinson's. However, there is a bright spot. We've been running another great contest. If you're into free Blu-rays and you're into great TV, then you'll love our latest giveaway. [/teaser]We're giving away a free copy of Showtime's 'Homeland' on Blu-ray. If you haven't seen 'Homeland' then you need to, because it was one of the best new shows from last year's TV season. So, enter the contest today because it's the very last day to be eligible to win. Blu-ray News What new Blu-rays are you excited about? Josh covers this week's new releases in his weekly Blu-ray Highlights column. Josh also gives his opinions on the slew of animated Disney titles hitting Blu-ray and whether or not you should think about owning them. Oh yeah, and 'Wargames' is finally coming out. How great is that? Tom Landy gives you the goods on a new 'Snow White and the Huntsman' steelbook that is one of the best looking steelbooks in recent memory. Check out his Full Metal Jackets post to see this beauty. Finally, if you already forgot from the opening paragraphs… We're having a CONTEST! Win 'Homeland' on Blu-ray. Enter now! Theatrical News We have a review from Luke Hickman for the new movie starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Shannon. An action movie about a bicycle delivery guy in New York called 'Premium Rush.' You might be surprised that it's actually good. E covers a couple upcoming movies in his Trailer Park post. Check out the new trailers for 'Fun Size' and 'Oz: The Great and Powerful.' Sadly, we also had to hear about and absorb the news of director Tony Scott's apparent suicide. It was with heavy hearts that we reported this story here on the blog. Video Game News Did you know that the Nintendo Power magazine was still around? Remember reading that when you were trying to beat that certain level you could never get past? Well, Nintendo Power is calling it quits, so Brian Hoss provides a detailed look at the magazine's beginning, the run it had, and its eventual end. It's a very entertaining piece indeed. Also, get the low-down on the new video game releases of the week like 'Super Mario Bros. 2,' 'Dark Souls: Prepare to Die,' and 'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' just to name a few. Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable asked about what book you just read. Find out what the Bonus View crew has been reading and discuss other great reads in the comments. The Mid-Week Poll was a tribute to Tony Scott. We asked you what your favorite Scott films were during his career. Take a moment and peruse the list to see what you think were Scott's top films. Aaron has another Cinematic Association post this week, but it's a sad one indeed. Bob Hoskins has retired from acting. In this post Aaron talks about his love for Hoskins as an actor and a few of his movies that really impressed him. Finally, Josh continues his Auteur Theory series about David Lynch by talking about ''On the Air'' and 'Industrial Symphony.' Thanks for joining us this week on The Bonus View even though there were a few bits of sad news to digest. We hope you'll take some time and enter our contest to win a free Blu-ray copy of 'Homeland' before time runs out for entries. Thanks again and we'll see you next week.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]It's the end of the world as we know it... and Steve Carell feels fine. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' is coming to Blu-ray on October 23. As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack include: Feature Commentary: With writer/director Lorene Scafaria, her mother Gail Scafaria, producer Joy Gorman Wettels, and actors Adam Brody and Patton Oswalt; Outtakes; A Look Inside Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: Go behind the scenes with actors Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Rob Corddry, Patton Oswalt, and writer/director Lorene Scafaria; Music for the End of the World: What's on Your Playlist?: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Patton Oswalt, and other stars from the movie discuss what songs they'd want to hear when the world ends; BD Live; Pocket BLU; and uHEAR. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Babymakers' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The movie from Jay Chandrasekhar ('Super Troopers' and 'Beerfest') will be expecting on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media has slated 'The Babymakers' for Blu-ray on September 18. After trying everything to get his wife Audrey (Olivia Munn) pregnant, Tommy Macklin (Paul Schneider) realizes to his horror that he may be “shooting blanks.” Terrified that his marriage may fall apart, Tommy recruits his friends to rob a spermbank where he made a deposit years ago. As with any half-baked scheme, everything can and does go wrong, testing the limits of Tommy and Audrey’s relationship and showing how far one couple will go in the hopes of getting pregnant. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include behind-the-scenes, cast and crew interviews, and featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Babymakers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
You'll Never Take Blu-ray Alive, 'Copper'[teaser]BBC America's first original scripted drama series comes to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC is prepping 'Copper' for a Blu-ray release on October 30. Set in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City in the 1860s, focusing on a rugged young Irish cop who is forced to navigate his unruly and dangerous immigrant neighborhood while interacting with the uptown Manhattan crowd and the black community. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will be a 2-disc set and supplements will include: Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Making-of documentary, Featurettes, and Character Video Profiles. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Copper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Savages' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Oliver Stone's adaptation of the best-selling novel by Don Winslow is in the works for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Savages' will have a Blu-ray release on October 23. Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry - raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town....until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado, underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon - with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent - wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with director Oliver Stone; Feature Commentary with producers Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Co-Screenwriter/Novelist Don Winslow, Executive Producer/Co-Screenwriter Shane Salerno and Production Designer Tomás Voth; Stone Cold Savages – A five-part profile of the film showcases the entire cast and crew as Oliver Stone pushes his loyal and talented company far past their limits in order to bring this story to life; Deleted Scenes; pocket BLU; Advanced Remote Control; Mobile-To-Go; and BD Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Savages' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under October 23.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1967 film from the Fab Four arrives on Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Capitol Records is working on 'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' for Blu-ray on October 9. In September 1967 The Beatles embarked on making their third film, this time conceived and directed by themselves. Based on a loose unscripted narrative, in the spirit of the experimental mood of the time, and directed by The Beatles themselves, the film became the vehicle to present 6 new songs - Magical Mystery Tour, The Fool On The Hill, Flying, I Am The Walrus, Blue Jay Way and Your Mother Should Know. Now, 45 years on, the virtually forgotten film has been fully restored and is being presented properly for the first time. The restoration of 'Magical Mystery Tour' has been overseen by Paul Rutan Jr. of Eque Inc., the same company that handled the much acclaimed restoration of 'Yellow Submarine.' The soundtrack work was done at Abbey Road Studios by Giles Martin and Sam Okell. The Blu-ray will feature 1080i video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and uncompressed stereo soundtracks, and supplements will include: Director's Commentary by Paul McCartney; The Making of Magical Mystery Tour; Ringo the Actor; Meet the Supporting Cast; Three new edits of "Your Mother Should Know," "Blue Jay Way," and "The Fool on the Hill" featuring footage not seen in the original film; 'Hello Goodbye' as featured in Top of the Pops 1967; Nat's Dream - A scene directed by John featuring Nat Jackley. Not included in the original film; Ivor Cutler 'I'm Going In A Field' - Ivor performs 'I'm Going In A Field', in a field. Not included in the original film; Traffic 'Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush' - The filming of Traffic acting out their 1967 hit single 'Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush' was commissioned by The Beatles for possible inclusion in Magical Mystery Tour but was not used in the final edit; and an 8-page booklet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
