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'Sound of My Voice' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Zal Batmanglij's cult investigation is bound for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Sound of My Voice' is coming to Blu-ray on October 2. A filmmaker (Christopher Denham, Shutter Island) and his girlfriend (Nicole Vicius, [500] Days of Summer) set out to expose the beautiful leader of a cult (Brit Marling, Another Earth), who claims to be from the future. But the more they explore, the more danger they face. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making of The Sound of My Voice featurette; Maggie featurettes; theatrical trailer; and Blu-ray exclusive Direct Effect: Director Zal Batmanglij and Writer's Draft: Writer/Actress Brit Marling. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Sound of My Voice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Tue Jul 31, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dark Shadows' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Tim Burton's reimagining of the classic vampire soap opera will sink its teeth into Blu-ray just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Dark Shadows' on Blu-ray on October 2. The film stars Johnny Depp as bloodsucker Barnabus Collins and co-stars Helena Bonham Carter, Jackie Earle Haley, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Becoming Barnabus; Welcome To Collinsport!; The Collinses: Every Family Has Its Demons; Reliving a Decade; Angelique: A Witch Scorned; Alice Cooper Rocks Collinsport!; Dark Shadowy Secrets; A Melee of Monstrous Proportions; Dark Shadows: The Legend Bites Back; Dr Hoffman and Elizabeth discuss Barnabas; David and Barnabas discuss Dinosaurs; Carolyn and Victoria; Girl talk; Police warn Willie and Barnabas; Dr Hoffman offers Victoria help; and Maximum Movie Mode. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dark Shadows' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012 at 01:50 PM PDT by: -
1946 and 1981 Versions of 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]This November both the original 1946 film and the 1981 remake will arrive on Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)' and 'The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)' on Blu-ray on November 13. Both crime dramas tell the story of a married woman and a drifter who have an affair and then plot to murder her husband. Tay Garnett's 1946 classic features Lana Turner and John Garfield, while Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange star in Bob Rafelson's 1981 adaptation of the James M Cain novel. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, and the suggested list price for each Blu-ray will be $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where both editions are indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Porky's' Blu-ray Wal-Mart Exclusive[teaser]The classic 1982 R-rated comedy will be available on Blu-ray as a retailer exclusive this September. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox will bring 'Porky's' to Blu-ray only at Wal-Mart stores on September 25. "Nothing you've ever seen is likely to prepare you for the sheer raunchiness and comic outrageousness of Porky's" (Los Angeles Times), the ultimate in teen movies featuring the second most-famous shower scene of all time! A "crotch-level salute to horny adolescence" (Playboy), this hot and wild romp will have you rolling helplessly with laughter! It may be the 1950s, but the clean-cut boys of Angel Beach High have very dirty minds. Tired of the only boobs they see being one another, they're determined to sow their oats, and fast! They take a trip to the local strip joint - Porky's - but when they are thrown out by the owner, they suddenly have a new goal in life: revenge. Specs and features haven't been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $16.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Porky's' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'G.I. Joe Renegades: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The complete first season featuring 26 animated Joe adventures is in the works for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will release 'G.I. Joe Renegades: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on September 25. When a spy mission against Cobra Industries goes awry, a young G.I. JOE team is forced to hit the road as fugitives. Now the group — Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat, Ripcord, and Snake Eyes — must use their wits and elite training to prove their innocence to the world before being caught by the authorities, Cobra or another elite military team called the Falcons. But can the G.I. JOE team avoid capture long enough to clear their names and bring real justice to Cobra? 'G.I. Joe: Renegades' is produced by Hasbro Studios and boasts an incredible voice cast, including Charlie Adler ('Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'), Natalia Cigliuti ('Saved by the Bell: The New Class'), Jason Marsden ('Batman: The Brave and the Bold'), Johnny Messner ('Tears of the Sun') and Kevin Michael Richardson ('Transformers Prime'), as well as special voice appearances by Clancy Brown ('Carnivàle'), Michael Emerson ('Lost'), Daniel Dae Kim ('Hawaii Five-O') and Lee Majors ('The Six Million Dollar Man'), among other notables! The 3-Disc Blu-ray set will feature an English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and supplements include an original behind-the-scenes look at G.I. Joe: Renegades. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $49.97. You can find the latest specs for 'G.I. Joe Renegades: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Les Vampires (1915)' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Louis Feuillade's 1915 10-part crime drama is in the works for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Les Vampires (1915)' on Blu-ray on August 14. Comprised of ten episodes, and clocking in at nearly seven hours in duration, 'Les Vampires' follows journalist Philippe Guerande (Edouard Mathe) in his efforts to expose a vast criminal organization known as the Vampires. Joined by a comical sidekick, Mazamette (Marcel Levesque), and often competing against a rival gang lord (Fernand Herrmann), Guerande dethrones a succession of the Vampires' Grand Masters. But most evasive of all is the Vampires' muse, a seductive assassin who performs her job with deadly grace: Irma Vep. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the 2-disc set will feature HD transfers mastered from the Cinémathèque Française's 35mm film restoration and a 2.0 stereo track containing a musical score compiled and performed by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Les Vampires (1915)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Hannibal Lecter Collection' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]This week's deal spotlights Thomas Harris' notorious serial killer on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Hannibal Lecter Collection' for $14.99 (63% off suggested list price). The set contains 'Manhunter,' 'The Silence of the Lambs,' and 'Hannibal.' Click here to make the lambs stop screaming today! The deal will run from now through August 5.Posted Sun Jul 29, 2012 at 08:16 AM PDT by: -
'Diamonds Are Forever,' 'Goldeneye,' and 'Octopussy' Wal-Mart Exclusives[teaser]The year of James Bond continues with three individual 007 releases only available at Wal-Mart 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. Now it also looks like 'Diamonds are Forever,' 'Goldeneye,' and 'Octopussy' will be available at Wal-Mart on October 2. 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 'Diamonds Are Forever,' 'Goldeneye,' and 'Octopussy' are listed under October 2.Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012 at 04:40 PM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - July 27, 2012July is coming to an end, however, at The Bonus View we're still going strong. [teaser]This week we had a lot to talk about and a few posts sparked quite the debate in the comments section. So, in case you missed anything on the blog here's a quick rundown to keep you updated.[/teaser] Blu-ray News This week the big release was 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 1' on Blu-ray. Was there anything else worth getting? Check out Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post to see. Also on the Blu-ray front, Josh went ahead and did a David Lynch marathon. Check out his journey in Auteur Theory. Home Theater News Luke explained why he's been converted to home theater 3D, but still hates theatrical 3D in his article My 3D Conversion. Do you agree with him? Are they indeed two different kinds of 3D? Do they both offer something different? Let us know what you think. Theatrical News This week was all about 'The Dark Knight Rises' so it took up quite a bit of the blog posts too. We asked you what you thought of 'TDKR' in a special poll. Some were disappointed while others thought it was amazing. We posted about 'TDKR's box off return for its opening weekend and we discussed the tragic shootings in Colorado. Finally, Luke talked about where he thinks Batman should go from here. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. On the review side of things, Aaron saw 'The Watch' which opens this weekend and lets you know why it's one of the worst comedies he's ever seen. TV Recaps We have recaps of 'The Newsroom,' and 'True Blood.' Special Features Last weekend we asked you what your favorite and least favorite special Blu-ray packaging was in the Weekend Roundtable. This week's Mid-Week Poll was centered on the superhero movies of summer and asked which one you liked better. Thanks for joining us this week on The Bonus View where you're always welcome to speak your mind about movies, home theater gear, or TV. We look forward to hearing from you in the comments section.Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM PDT by: -
'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - 30th Anniversary Edition' Release Date & Limited Edition Amazon Spaceship Set[teaser]One of the most beloved films of all-time is coming to Blu-ray in early October, plus the ultimate fan will find an exclusive limited edition with a spaceship collectible only at Amazon! [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios says 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' will have a Blu-ray release this fall, and now the date has been set for October 9. Pre-orders have also landed for an Amazon exclusive Blu-ray with a spaceship collectible available on the same date. 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,' Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg’s magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary with its first-ever release on Blu-ray this October. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg, and “The E.T. Journals” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the film. In 1982, 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' became the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different weekends. Even today, 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' remains the fourth most successful movie of all-time in the United States. Nominated for nine Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing and Best Screenplay, the film took home four statuettes for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound and Best Music for John Williams’ ('Jaws') memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore ('He’s Just Not That Into You,' 'Charlie’s Angels'), Henry Thomas ('Dear John,' 'Legends of the Fall'), Dee Wallace ('10,' “Sons and Daughters”) and Peter Coyote (“Law & Order: LA,” 'Jagged Edge'). “When 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' premiered in 1982, it captured the imaginations of people young, old and everyone in between in a way that was unparalleled in modernmovie history,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “A global cultural phenomenon—and the biggest box-office blockbuster of its day—E.T. brought out the child in all of us. We are thrilled audiences will now be able to experience the film in the astounding quality of Blu-ray.” Universal is also partnering with leading independent games publisher Chillingo to publish E.T.: The Green Planet for the iTunes App Store. Inspired by a novel based on a story by Steven Spielberg, players travel with E.T. to his home planet, explore and build extraordinary intergalactic botanical gardens, and share their experiences with friends. The Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1soundtrack, and supplements will include: All-new Steven Spielberg & E.T. Interview; The E.T. Journals, shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer John Toll (Braveheart); A Look Back; The E.T. Reunion; The Evolution and Creation of E.T.; The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams; The 20th Anniversary Premiere; Two Deleted Scenes (from the 2002 version); Designs, Photographs, and Marketing Elements; and Original Theatrical Trailer & Special Olympics TV Spot, pocketBlu, and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98 and the Amazon exclusive is $139.98. You can find the latest specs for 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under October 9.Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM PDT by:
