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Save Forty Percent on Blu-rays at Barnes & Noble![teaser]Many Criterion titles are on sale and if you act today you can save an additional 25% on one item![/teaser] The retailer is selling a wide variety of Blu-ray discs (including many Criterion titles) for 40% off the suggested list price (online only). Some highlights include 'Seven Samurai,' 'Carlos,' 'Three Colors Trilogy,' and many more! Click here to check out the sale! Plus save an additional 25% off of one item by using the coupon code F9C7J3C (valid today only). Thanks to forum user Wolvie!Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Lion King - 3D' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save sixty percent on the Blu-ray 3D combo pack at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'The Lion King - 3D' for $19.99 (60% off suggested list price). “‘The Lion King’ is the best-selling home entertainment release of all time—and this is ‘The Lion King’ like never before,” said Bob Chapek, president of distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. “The all-new 3D format immerses viewers in the epic settings and puts them face-to-face with these beloved characters. We’re showcasing one of the all-time favorite Disney movies in theaters and making it available in Blu-ray hi-def and in Blu-ray 3D—it’s the must-see, must-own title for everyone.” Click here to take advantage of this excellent deal!Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM PST by: -
'Letter Never Sent' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Kalatozov's 1959 Siberian tale of survival joins the Criterion Blu-ray line-up in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'Letter Never Sent' will be released on Blu-ray on March 20. The great Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov, known for his virtuosic, emotionally gripping films, perhaps never directed one more visually astonishing than 'Letter Never Sent.' The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Return of the War Room, a 2008 documentary in which advisers James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, and Paul Begala and others reflect on the effect the Clinton war room had on the way campaigns are run; Making The War Room, a conversation between the filmmakers about the difficulties of shooting in the campaign's fast-paced environment; Panel discussion hosted by the William J. Clinton Foundation and featuring Carville, Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan, journalist Ron Brownstein, and surprise guest Bill Clinton; Interview with strategist Stanley Greenberg on the increasing importance of polling; and a booklet featuring an essay by writer Louis Menand. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Letter Never Sent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Last Temptation of Christ' Announced and Detailed for Blu ray[teaser]Martin Scorsese's 1988 biopic starring Willem Dafoe is coming to the Criterion Collection in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will release 'The Last Temptation of Christ' on Blu-ray on March 13. 'The Last Temptation of Christ,' by Martin Scorsese, is a towering achievement. Though it initially engendered enormous controversy, the film can now be viewed as the remarkable, profoundly personal work of faith that it is. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring director Martin Scorsese, actor Willem Dafoe, and writers Paul Schrader and Jay Cocks; Galleries of production stills, research materials, and costume designs; Location production footage shot by Scorsese; Interview with composer Peter Gabriel, with a stills gallery of traditional instruments used in the score; and an essay by film critic David Ehrenstein. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last Temptation of Christ' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Ocean Heaven' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The powerful drama starring Jet Li is bound for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Ocean Heaven' for a Blu-ray release on February 7. Wang (Li), a maintenance man at an Ocean Park-style water theme park, lives with his 20-year-old son, David (Zhang). David suffers from autism and is unable to function independently in the outside world. He is a competent swimmer and regularly joins Wang at work, where he is allowed to play in the large aquariums with the dolphins, turtles and other tropical fish. However, when Wang discovers he has terminal cancer and only a matter of months left to live, he must help David assimilate into normal society, or risk him being incarcerated in a hellish mental asylum. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and supplements will include Jet Li interview about autism, deleted scenes, photo gallery, and trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ocean Heaven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7.Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Home Alone Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save fifty percent on the Macauley Culkin holiday double feature this week at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Home Alone Collection' for $19.99 (50% off suggested retail price). The set includes 'Home Alone' and 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' on Blu-ray. Click here to nab this stocking stuffer and this offer is available now through December 24.Posted Sun Dec 18, 2011 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - December 16, 2011[teaser]This week has been an eventful one at The Bonus View. We've covered a variety of subjects for high-def enthusiasts and film buffs. Everything from new releases to our pre-Sundance coverage has been covered. [/teaser] We started some new features, and continued on with established ones that you know and love. So, if you missed out on anything this week on The Bonus View now's your chance to catch up before the weekend. Blu-ray News Last week's Weekend Roundtable dealt specifically with the Blu-ray format. The writers chatted about some of their favorite DVD-to-Blu-ray upgrades were. Check out the article to see if you agree with the Blu-rays they picked and maybe suggest a few of your favorites too. As always don't forget to check out the Blu-ray Highlights for the week as Josh covers the week in new Blu-ray releases. Find out what to buy and what you probably shouldn't bother with. Theatrical News The end of the year is always a cinematical treat. It's a time of the year when big holiday blockbusters collide with the movies that are sure to be in contention for an Oscar or two. This week Luke reviewed quite a few movies that you're most likely excited to see at the theaters this weekend or in the coming weeks. Check out his reviews of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,' 'Carnage,' and 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.' This week we launched a new column that we'll hopefully be able to get to every week. The new column is called Critical Mass. Luke and Aaron usually have wildly differing opinions on movies and here they debate the pros and cons to new theatrical releases. The first article in the series discusses the new spy thriller 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.' Aaron liked it, Luke did not. See who you side with. We've started our pre-Sundance Film Festival coverage. Want to know what films are playing at the Sundance Film Festival this year? Well we've got all the announcements along with a few thoughts from Aaron Peck. He'll be attending this coming festival and he lets you know what to look forward to. This week we have previews of The Premieres and Park City at Midnight. Speaking of film festivals this week's Mid-Week Poll we asked our readers if they actually do attend film festivals, which ones, and how often. Take some time out and add your two cents to the poll. Rounding out the theatrical news for the week Luke reports on the David Fincher/David Denby review fiasco, and Josh announces the Golden Globe nominations. TV Recaps Looking for what to watch on TV? Well, we've got recaps to some of television's hottest shows. Check out our recaps for 'Terra Nova,' 'Chuck,' 'Luck,' 'Haven,' 'Grimm,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' and 'American Horror Story.' Thanks for making this another successful week at The Bonus View. Please don't be a stranger! And as always, have a great movie-watching weekend.Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Reindeer Games: The Director's Cut' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]John Frankenheimer's 2000 crime romance is getting a director's cut Blu-ray release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing to release 'Reindeer Games: The Director's Cut' on Blu-ray on March 6. Oscar® winners Ben Affleck (Best Original Screenplay, 'Good Will Hunting,' 1997) and Charlize Theron (Best Actress in a Leading Role, 'Monster,' 2003) team up in the non-stop action drama, directed by John Frankenheimer ('Ronin'). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with John Frankenheimer, behind-the-scenes featurette, and eight scenes as they appeared in the theatrical cut. Suggested list price is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Reindeer Games: The Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Heads to Studio '54'[teaser]The most legendary party on the planet goes high-def in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on '54' for Blu-ray on March 6. The era of sex, drugs, and questionable dancing comes alive with an all-star cast including Ryan Phillippe ('The Lincoln Lawyer') and Oscar® nominee Salma Hayek (Best Actress in a Leading Role, 'Frida,' 2002) with Neve Campbell (the 'Scream' series) and Mike Myers (the 'Austin Powers' series). Specs have yet to be revealed, and the only supplement appears to be a music video. Suggested list price is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for '54' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Big Year' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The outrageous outdoor comedy will bring bird-brained laughter to Blu-ray at the end of January. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'The Big Year' is coming to Blu-ray on January 31. Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis. In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through North America, engaging in hilarious and bizarre adventures and forming friendships that will last a lifetime! Directed by David Frankel ('The Devil Wears Prada,' 'Marley & Me') and featuring outrageous supporting performances from Joel McHale (“Community”), Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”), Angelica Huston ('50/50'), Dianne Wiest (“In Treatment”), Brian Dennehy ('The Next Three Days'), Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation”), Kevin Pollak ('Red State') and Anthony Anderson ('Scream 4'), The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and will present the extended cut of the film in 1080p with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Big Migration, deleted scenes, and a gag reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Year' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by:
