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'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The latest season of J.J. Abrams' sci-fi series coming to Blu-ray in September has now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers has dated 'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on September 4. The television drama centers around a female FBI agent who is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena. The Blu-ray edition will be presented on 4 BD-50 discs with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: A World Without Peter, The Observers, Beyond the Fringe (Comic Book), Peter Bishop Audition Tapes, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, and the Blu-ray exclusives The Scientist Roundtable, Fringe Decoded, and Ultraviolet copy of all 22 episodes! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season" linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Darling Companion' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Academy Award® winners Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline takes a bow on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has just revealed 'Darling Companion' for Blu-ray on August 28. The heartwarming film from four-time Academy Award nominee writer/director Lawrence Kasdan, brings together an all-star ensemble, which, in addition to Keaton ('Annie Hall' (1978) – Best Actress in a Leading Role) and Kline ('A Fish Called Wanda' (1989) – Best Actor in a Supporting Role) includes two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest ('Bullets Over Broadway' (1995) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role; 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1987) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Academy Award nominees Richard Jenkins ('The Visitor' (2009) – Best Actor in a Leading Role), Sam Shepard ('The Right Stuff' (1984) – Best Actor in a Supporting Role), Elizabeth Moss (TV’s “Mad Men”), Mark Duplass (TV’s “The League”) and Ayelet Zurer ('Angels & Demons'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, “On the Red Carpet: New York Premiere,” providing a look from the red carpet, as well as commentary with Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan and Kevin Kline. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Darling Companion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'La Grande Illusion' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The StudioCanal Collection brings the timeless French classic to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'La Grande Illusion' will be released on the high-definition format on July 31. A masterpiece of French cinema, 'La Grande Illusion' was directed by Academy Award® nominee Jean Renoir (Best Director, 'The Southerner,' 1945) and was the first foreign language film ever nominated for the Best Picture Oscar® (1938). Named one of “The 100 Best Films in World Cinema” in 2010, the film stars Jean Gabin ('Le Jour se Leve'), Dita Parlo ('L’Atalante'), Pierre Fresnay ('The Man Who Knew Too Much'), Erich Von Stroheim ('Sunset Boulevard'), Marcel Dalio ('Gentlemen Prefer Blondes') and Julien Carette ('The Rules of the Game'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two all-new critical retrospectives (La Grande Illusion: Success and Controversy by cinema expert and Jean Renoir specialist Olivier Curchod & The original negative of La Grande Illusion by la Cinémathèque de Toulouse's Natacha Laurent); Restoring La Grande Illusion featurette; La Grande Illusion appreciation by cinema professor and film critic Ginette Vincendeau; John Truby film presentation; and Trailers from 1937 and 1958 - Presentation of the movie by Jean Renoir. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'La Grande Illusion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The next batch of episodes from the hit animated series arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing to bring 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' to Blu-ray on October 23. The battle to save the galaxy reaches new heights of peril and new depths of darkness. The valiant Jedi Knights and clone troopers defend exotic planets from enemy forces. They wage war underwater, battle across a night-shrouded world, and take on the merciless Death Watch. Our heroes are tested like never before as Anakin is haunted by the realities of his past, Ahsoka fights to free her people, and an undercover Obi-Wan braves a deadly bounty hunter tournament. Season Four culminates with the shocking return of a villain from the past: the ruthless Darth Maul, who will stop at nothing to achieve vengeance. The 3-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, and supplements will include five audio commentaries and the Blu-ray exclusive Jedi Temple Archives - a database of early test animations, concept art, and 3-D turnarounds. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Mon Jul 2, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Five Sony Blu-ray Favorites Under $10 Each[teaser]There's something for everyone in this week's Blu-ray deal at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Stand By Me,' 'Tommy,' 'The Patriot,' 'Dr. Strangelove,' and 'A Passage to India' for $9.99 each (50-63% off their suggested retail prices). Click here to check out the sale! This offer is available from now through July 7.Posted Sun Jul 1, 2012 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - June 29, 2012[teaser]June has come and gone on The Bonus View. We're headed into July now, but not before we recap the last week to see what nuggets of high-def gold you might have missed.[/teaser] TV Madness We ended things in the tournament. Jack Bauer fought with the cyborg Terminator Cameron. Bauer won by two votes and was crowned champion. You may not agree with the outcome; if you don't Jack Bauer is headed to your house right now to make you agree. TV Madness may be over, but we have a new tournament planned coming in October. Monster Madness! So get thinking about what movie monsters you'd like to see in a tournament to the death. Blu-ray News We recapped the Blu-rays that came out this week in our Blu-ray Highlights post. It's all about 'The Artist' this week. Are you picking it up? Or are your eyes set on something else? Theatrical News Aaron reviewed Seth MacFarlane's first foray into feature-filmmaking, with 'Ted'. Find out if it really is funny and worth seeing. He also wrote a Posterizing article this week that took a look at some of the new posters that have come out in recent weeks. E covered two movies in his Trailer Park. See what he thinks about the new trailers for 'Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai' and 'Django Unchained'. Gaming News This week in videogame news Brian Hoss discussed his feelings on the new 'Aliens: Colonial Marines' game along with the new 8-bit style game 'Retro City Rampage'. Check them out and see if they're for you. TV Recaps We had recaps for episodes of 'True Blood', 'Wilfred', and the series premiere of 'The Newsroom'. Special Features This week's Mid-Week Poll asked what TV shows you'll be watching this summer. With so many new series starting there's plenty of progamming to get into. The Weekend Roundtable talked about our favorite and least favorite vampire movies. What are some of yours? Thanks for sticking with us through June. As we head into July we have a lot of things planned, most notably covering some of the huge theatrical releases that will be coming out in the next few weeks. So, stay tuned to The Bonus View until next time.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare for a Blu-ray double dip. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on October 2. From celebrated director Rob Reiner ('The Bucket List') and Oscar®-winning screenwriter William Goldman ('Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid') comes "an enchanting fantasy" (Time) filled with adventure, romance and plenty of "good-hearted fun" (Roger Ebert). Featuring a spectacular cast that includes Robin Wright ('Forrest Gump'), Cary Elwes ('No Strings Attached'), Mandy Patinkin ('Homeland') and Billy Crystal ('Tooth Fairy'), this wonderful fairy tale about a Princess named Buttercup and her beloved is "a real dream of a movie" (People). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, and supplements include: Audio commentaries with Director Rob Reiner & Screenwriter William Goldman; As You Wish: The Story of The Princess Bride; The Princess Bride: The Untold Tales; The Art of Fencing; Fairy Tales and Folklore; Miraculous Makeup; Cary Elwes' video diary; The Dread Pirate Roberts: Greatest Pirate of the Seven Seas; Love is Like a Storybook; Original theatrical trailer; and Easter eggs. The Blu-ray will also include a brand new two-part retrospective documentary: Part 1: TRUE LOVE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE PHENOMENON - A Conversation with Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Â The director and his stars reunite for this lively discussion of the film's 25th anniversary, favorite fan encounters and memories from the set, illustrated by never-before-seen dailies. Part 2: TRUE LOVE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE PHENOMENON - Hear from the film's creators and cast, passionate fans, and see film tributes and parodies, as we explore why the movie became a phenomenon. Interviewees include Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Chris Sarandon, writer William Goldman, executive producer Norman Lear, Rob's father Carl Reiner, and more. Also from now until July 11, fans can vote on the cover art design on the movie's Facebook page here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Cabin in the Woods' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Revisit the cabin if you dare on Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'The Cabin in the Woods' is planned for Blu-ray on September 18. Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes 'The Cabin In The Woods,' a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out. Specs have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cabin in the Woods' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Eight classic monster movies will be packaged together in a sweet Blu-ray boxed set coming in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios has set 'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' for a Blu-ray release on October 2. This set includes: Dracula (and Drácula - Spanish version) (1931) - Supplements will include Introduction to the Spanish language version by Lupita Tovar Kohner; Audio commentaries with Film historian David J. Skal and Dracula: Dead and Loving It screenwriter Steve Haberman; Alternate Philip Glass score performed by the Kronos Quartet; Monster Tracks interactive pop-up feature about the making of Dracula; The Road to Dracula; Lugosi: The Dark Prince; Dracula: The Restoration featurette; The Dracula Archives; and trailer gallery. Frankenstein (1931) - w/Audio commentaries with Film historian Rudy Behlmer and Historian Sir Christopher Frayling; Monster Tracks interactive pop-up feature about the making of Frankenstein; The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster; Karloff: The Gentle Monster; Universal Horror featurette; The Frankenstein Archives; Boo!: A Short Film; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: Restoring the Classics; and trailer gallery. The Mummy (1932) - w/Audio commentaries with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong, and Film historian Paul M. Jensen; Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed; He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art Of Jack Pierce; Unraveling the Legacy of The Mummy; The Mummy Archives; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: The Carl Laemmle Era; and trailer gallery. The Invisible Man (1933) - w/Audio commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer; Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed behind-the-scenes featurette; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: Unforgettable Characters; and production photographs. Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - w/Audio commentary with Scott MacQueen; She's Alive! Creating The Bride Of Frankenstein behind-the-scenes featurette; The Bride of Frankenstein Archives; and 100 Years Of Universal featurette: Restoring the Classics. The Wolf Man (1941) - w/Audio commentary with film historian Tom Weaver; The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth; Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.; He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art Of Jack Pierce; The Wolf Man Archives; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: The Lot; and trailer gallery. Phantom of the Opera (1943) - w/Audio commentary with Scott MacQueen; The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked behind-the-scenes featurette; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: The Lot; theatrical trailer; and production photographs. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - w/3D version of the film; Audio commentary with Tom Weaver; Back to The Black Lagoon behind-the-scenes featurette; 100 Years Of Universal featurette: The Lot; trailer gallery; and production photographs. The boxed set will also include a 48-page House of Horror book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, and rare correspondences. You can find the latest specs for 'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bernie' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Academy Award® nominee Richard Linklater's hit dark comedy based on a true story is planned for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media has revealed 'Bernie' is getting a Blu-ray release on August 21. Academy Award® winner Shirley MacLaine (Best Actress, Leading Role, 'Terms of Endearment,' 1983), Jack Black('School of Rock,' 'Tropic Thunder'), and Mathew McConaughey (upcoming 'Magic Mike,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer') star in the critically acclaimed comedy 'Bernie.' In a story that proves life can be stranger than fiction, Bernie is based on the true story of assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede (Black), one of the most beloved citizens of small town Carthage, who befriends widow Marjorie Nugent (MacLaine), the town’s least popular citizen. When Marjorie disappears, things take a turn for the bizarre as the townspeople rally around Bernie when he is tried for her murder. Adapted from his article by famed true crime journalist Skip Hollandsworth, 'Bernie' has received high praise from audiences and critics alike and is one of the best-reviewed films of the year (92% fresh from Top Critics on Rotten Tomatoes), playing in more than 125 markets nationwide. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: True Story to Film behind-the-scenes featurette, The Gossips featurette on Carthage's real-life townspeople, and a special performance of "Amazing Grace" by Jack Black. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bernie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 21.Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
