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HDD Deal of the Day: 'Life / Planet Earth Collection' Blu-ray $54.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is a bundle of both acclaimed BBC documentary miniseries on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on 'Life / Planet Earth Collection' Blu-ray for $54.99 (54% off suggested retail price. This collection includes 'Planet Earth: Special Edition' and 'Life.' Click here to be linked to the offer.Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012 at 08:32 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - April 20, 2012April is almost over and you know what that means… Summer Movie Season! Keep your browser keyed on The Bonus View in order to find out what Luke thinks about all the new blockbusters hitting the cinemas this summer. Along with hotly anticipated movie reviews we'll also keep up with Blu-ray news, TV recaps, and home theater suggestions. Blu-ray News [teaser]This week the Blu-ray Highlights post turned into quite the discussion forum. The subject at hand was Brad Bird's decision to keep the Blu-ray aspect ratio consistent throughout the movie, instead of using switching aspect ratios for the included IMAX footage. What do you think? Come on over and voice your opinion on that post or on the Mid-Week Poll where we asked you to vote on what you thought about this decision.[/teaser] In case you missed it we have an awesome giveaway this week and today is the last day to enter. Head on over to this blog post and caption the picture in the comments below. Two copies of the BBC's 'Frozen Planet' will be given away to the best captions. Believe me when I say, you want this set. In packaging news Tom covers the impending wave of Alliance steelbooks which will be available in June. TV Madness This week we ended the first round and now we're down to 32 TV characters who will battle it out starting next week to see who makes it to the round of 16. On Wednesday, Clay Morrow narrowly edged Thomas Magnum and Captain Kirk crushed Robert McCall. On Monday, Clark Kent took out angry fireman Tommy Gavin while Bruce Banner defeated Nikita. Theatrical News There's only one big release this weekend. Come see what Luke thought about Disney Nature's new documentary 'Chimpanzee.' In the Trailer Park, E takes a look at trailers for 'Neighborhood Watch' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.' TV Recaps This week we had recaps for 'The Killing,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Awake,' and 'Fringe.' Josh also covered the series premiere of HBO's new comedy 'Girls.' Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed what movies could be set in space, with hilarious results. What movies do you think could easily be set in space? Let us know. That's it for this week on The Bonus View. The next few weeks will no doubt be crazy with all the new summer movies coming out. Stay tuned to find out how they are.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'The First Beautiful Thing' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2010 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing the Italian dramedy 'The First Beautiful Thing' to Blu-ray on May 22. 'The First Beautiful Thing' was nominated for an impressive 18 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's Academy Awards) and won for Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Actor. Director Paolo Virzi was also shortlisted for Best European Director by The European Film Academy last year. Virzi first made a name for himself with his debut feature, 'La Bella Vita,' where he won the David di Donatello and Silver Ribbon awards for best new director. His penultimate feature film, 'Tutta La Vita Davanti,' won two Silver Ribbons (Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress, Sabrina Ferilli). Italian cinema caused a sensation in the United States over a decade ago when Roberto Benigni won three Oscars for 'Life Is Beautiful.' The commedia enjoyed terrific critical and commercial success and Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema said ''This is an honor for Italian cinema and culture.” Virzi directed Benigni in Caterina In 'The Big City' (2003). With a strong ensemble cast of Italian cinema heavyweights including Micaela Ramazzotti ('Tutta La Vita Davanti'), Stefania Sandrelli (Stealing Beauty, The Last Kiss, Jamon, Jamon), and Valerio Mastandrea (Nine, Tutta La Vita Davanti), Virzi is able to weave together a compassionate and touching narrative that makes 'The First Beautiful Thing' stand out among other films in the New Italian Cinema movement. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The First Beautiful Thing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray is Sentenced to 'Life'[teaser]The 1999 comedy directed by Ted Demme has been announced for Blu-ray release in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is preparing 'Life' for a Blu-ray release on July 24. The film stars Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as a pair of wrongly convicted men sentenced to life in the deep south in 1930s America. The movie co-stars Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson, Ned Beatty, R. Lee Ermey and Bernie Mac. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Commentary with director Ted Demme, The Making of Life, and Director's Edits. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Eagle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Disneynature Four-Film Collection' $47.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save over fifty percent on a bundle of four great Disneynature documentaries today only at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Disneynature Four-Film Collection' for $47.99 (55% off suggested retail price). This set includes 'African Cats,' 'Oceans,' 'Earth,' and 'The Crimson Wing.' The Gold Box offer (valid today only) can be viewed here!Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 06:54 AM PDT by: -
'Le Havre' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Aki Kaurismäki's acclaimed 2011 film makes its Criterion debut on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is working on 'Le Havre' for Blu-ray on July 31. In this warmhearted comic yarn from Aki Kaurismäki, fate throws the young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a kindly bohemian who shines shoes for a living, in the French harbor city Le Havre. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with actor André Wilms; Cannes Film Festival press conference from 2011, featuring cast and crew; French television interview with Kaurismäki, Wilms, and actors Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Kati Outinen; Concert footage of Little Bob, the rock group featured in the film; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Sicinski. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Le Havre' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mystery Men' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1999 super-powered comedy is suiting up on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Mystery Men' for a Blu-ray release on July 24. The film about a team of wannabe superheroes who sets out to rescue Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear) from super villain Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) also stars Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Tom Waits, and Paul Reubens. The Blu-ray will feature1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director Kinka Usher and The Making of Mystery Men. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Mystery Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 02:35 PM PDT by: -
'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1964 comedy starring Don Knotts is getting the Blu-ray treatment in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is planning to release 'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' on Blu-ray on August 7. Live-action and 2-D animation combine to tell the story of a man who longs to be a fish after he is classified by the Navy as an F4 - "too small and too weak to be a soldier." When his dream of being a fish becomes a reality, Henry uses his underwater prowess to become the Navy's strongest secret weapon. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 7.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Top Sales and Rentals: Week Ending April 8th, 2012[teaser]Blu-ray takes a 25% share of the market with strong performance in the top 10. [/teaser] The week of February 8th wasn't exactly the biggest in terms of releases. The most popular new movie on disc was 'War Horse' and it still took second place to 'Hop.' 'We Bought a Zoo' also came out, taking the fourth place spot in terms of total disc sales. In the world of rentals, 'War Horse' took the number one slot, just over 'Immortals.' Blu-ray specific sales are a bit of a different story, with 'War Horse' edging out 'Hop' by a very small margin. In third place is 'The Muppets,' which is similarly close to 'We Bought a Zoo.' Most of the top 10 titles came out in either April or March, but 'Puss in Boots' holds on to the number six slot despite a February release date. Blu-ray shares are at 31% for the animated feature, which earns it an eighth place finish in terms of Blu-ray sellers. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest dramedy from Tyler Perry is headed for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' is coming to high-definition on June 12. Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) has always done what's expected of him, whether it's assuming the helm of his father's company, tolerating his brother's misbehavior at the office, or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancée, Natalie (Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual circle ignites something in Wesley. This one good deed may finally spark his courage to exchange the life that's expected of him for the life he's always really wanted. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include two entertaining featurettes that explore the central themes in the film and a digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
