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'50/50' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed dramedy is coming to Blu-ray in January, and you can save an additional $5 by pre-ordering from Amazon! [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment will release '50/50' on Blu-ray on January 24. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen team up to beat the odds in a film that Rolling Stone calls achingly hilarious and heartfelt. Diagnosed with spinal cancer, 27 year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) navigates the road to recovery with the sometimes overbearing support of his crude best friend (Rogen), his smothering mother (Angelica Huston) and an inexperienced therapist (Anna Kendrick). Inspired by a true story of writer Will Reiser, 50/50 is an honest yet hysterically funny account of a young man's journey toward healing. Plus for a limited time, those who pre-order from Amazon can save an additional $5 by entering the code 5O5OFILM at checkout! Specs and supplements have yet to be detailed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49. You can find the latest specs for '50/50' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'West Side Story' Blu-ray Bonus Clips Released[teaser]Now you can check out a few bonus clips for the classic musical hitting Blu-ray this week! [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is releasing 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on November 15. The Blu-ray will be available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Five decades after its historic debut, a timeless classic returns to dazzle audiences young and old. Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, the iconic film 'West Side Story' won a record-breaking ten Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Original Score, the film took home more awards than any other movie-musical in the history of cinema. This monumental production not only featured the timeless lyrics from master American composer Stephen Sondheim, but a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein, and beautiful direction from Robert Wise. This “brilliant” (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer, 'The Longest Day') falls for Maria (Natalie Wood, 'Splendor in the Grass'), the sister of the Sharks leader, it’s more than these two warring gangs can handle. As mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. Featuring the famous songs “Maria,” “America,” “Tonight,” and “I Feel Pretty,” WEST SIDE STORY: 50th Anniversary Edition showcases thrilling performances by Best Supporting Actress® winner Rita Moreno ('The King and 'I), Best Supporting Actor® winner George Chakiris ('Two and Two Make Six') and Russ Tamblyn ('How the West Was Won'). Bonus Clips: Leonard Bernstein: Storyboards: Co-Directors: Original Theatrical Trailer: The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: ALL-NEW: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story – cast members, contemporary filmmakers, dancers and choreographers analyze and illuminate the film’s film’s famous dance sequences; ALL-NEW: A Place for Us: West Side Story’s Legacy – a look back at the iconic film and the impact it has had all over the world; Song Specific Commentary by Lyricist Stephen Sondheim; Music Machine – allows viewers to go straight to their favorite musical numbers; West Side Memories; Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Disney's romantic animated classic is getting the Diamond treatment in February! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' is coming to Blu-ray on February 7. Generations of fans have fallen in love with Disney's 15th animated masterpiece -- an irresistible song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish mutt from across the tracks. When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines Si and Am to baby-sit, the very protective Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable -- a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty, and Peg, they share thrilling adventures on an enchanting evening as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free. Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios’ most prestigious and treasured animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture and sound; feature groundbreaking, state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels of interactivity, personalization and customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp; Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard; Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film; PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs; “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats; “Bella Notte” Music Video; Trailers; and Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows. Blu-ray exclusives include: Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings; Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings; Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad; Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes; and Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze.” Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Swamp Water' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jean Renoir's 1941 drama is in the works for Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In a recent announcement, Twilight Time is preparing 'Swamp Water' starring Walter Brennan, Walter Huston and Anne Baxter for Blu-ray sometime in February. When a hunter happens upon a fugitive and his daughter living in a Georgia swamp, he falls in love with the girl and persuades the fugitive to return to town. There's still no word on specs, supplements, suggested list price, or an exact release date yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Swamp Water' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Braveheart / Gladiator' Blu-ray $13.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save nearly fifty percent on the Oscar-winner two-pack at Amazon this week![/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Braveheart / Gladiator' starring Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe for just $13.99 (48% off suggested list price). Click here to Pick up this recommended set for your Blu-ray library now! This deal is in effect from now through Sunday, November 20.Posted Sun Nov 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Firefly: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $18.99 at Amazon[teaser]Joss Whedon's cult sci-fi series on Blu-ray is nearly eighty percent off TODAY ONLY!! [/teaser] The online retailer has dropped the price of 'Firefly' to only $18.99 (79% off suggested list price). This set includes all 14 episodes in 1080p with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack and supplements include featurettes, select audio commentaries, and more! Click here to join the browncoats in high-definition today!Posted Sun Nov 13, 2011 at 08:27 AM PST by: -
Bonus View Digest - November 11, 2011[teaser]Happy 11/11/11! Happy Veterans Day. And happy 33rd birthday to Jason Croatto (11+11+11=33... freaky)![/teaser] The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to keep up to date with all your holiday high-def needs than reading The Bonus View as much as possible. We'll keep you informed about Blu-ray news, theatrical happenings, and TV goings on. It's a veritable cyber party over on The Bonus View blog and we'd love for you to join us. So, as you gear up for your impending Black Friday midnight store excursions, be sure to stay glued to our blog. You never know what's going to pop up. Blu-ray News In addition to Josh's weekly post about what titles are hitting the store shelves, blogger Tom Landy introduced us to the wonderful world of Steelbooks cases and what they have to offer. As a blast from the past, Josh put up a post about his special edition 'Kill Bill' DVDs. Boy, those 'Kill Bill' Bearbrick figurines look great. Even our Weekend Roundtable dealt with home movie collections. We asked our writers how they personally organize their movie collections and then our readers started up a huge comment thread to talk about how they organize theirs. Theatrical News Along with covering the weekly box office report and what movies we can expect to see in the theaters over the weekend, Luke Hickman also reviewed the surprisingly watchable (if forgettable) comedy 'Tower Heist.' He also reviewed the atrocious 'Jack and Jill,' the surprisingly decent 'Melancholia' and the lackluster 'J. Edgar' E took time out to give us another round of The Trailer Park as he featured trailers from the upcoming movies 'Man on a Ledge' and 'Contraband.' Aaron took some time out to contemplate the existence of a 'Cars' World and what that would actually mean. Raising pertinent questions like "Do the cars have sex?" Aaron delved as deep as he could into the 'Cars' Conundrum without losing his mind. In Oscar news, Brett Ratner has been ousted from his perch as Oscar producer along with his choice of host Eddie Murphy. Whew, we dodged a bullet right? Well, that was until we just found out that Billy Crystal will now be hosting the Oscars. Why do the Oscars hate viewers? That's what we'd like to know. Home Theater News In the home theater section we used the Mid-Week Poll to ask you, our dear readers, how many speakers your home theater consists of. There were a myriad of different choices, and we're quickly finding out that everyone has slightly different tastes when it comes to setting up their audio wonderland. Don't know what to watch this weekend? Take a look at our weekly articles about what's on the Netflix Stream or what is new to VUDU. Josh began writing a new column called VUDU Diaries, where he highlights a movie on the service. This week he checked out Tony Scott's vampire movie 'The Hunger.' TV Recaps We've always got enough TV recaps to go around. This week we recapped the series premiere of 'Hell on Wheels,' 'Terra Nova,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' 'Chuck,' 'Fringe,' 'American Horror Story,' 'Covert Affairs,' and the ever-popular 'Walking Dead.' Even blogger Wayne Rowe's One From the Vault column revisited the campy television classic 'Hawaii Five-O.' Also, we know that Halloween is over, but in case you missed it, Aaron outlined his top ten favorite 'Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror' episodes. Check them out, add your own. Huge week this week! Looking into my crystal ball I see nothing but good things ahead. So come and join us on The Bonus View every week, to get your fill of high-def news straight from the high-def experts.Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM PST by: -
'Poirot: Series 1' & 'Poirot: Series 2' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another nineteen mysteries featuring Agatha Christie's Belgian super sleuth (David Suchet) are coming to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media has just revealed 'Poirot: Series 1' and 'Poirot: Series 2' for Blu-ray on January 31. Series 1 will include ten episodes: The Adventure of the Clapham Cook, Murder in the Mews, The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Third Floor Flat, Triangle at Rhodes, Problem at Sea, The Incredible Theft, The King of Clubs, and The Dream. There will be nine episodes included with Series 2: Peril at End House, The Veiled Lady, The Lost Mine, The Cornish Mystery, The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim, Double Sin, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat, The Kidnapped Prime Minister, and The Adventure of the Western Star. Both releases will be a 2-disc set and will have a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack, but supplements haven't been detailed yet.. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: Series 1' and 'Poirot: Series 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 31.Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Mysterious Island (1961)' Blu-ray Now Shipping[teaser]The limited-edition release of the Ray Harryhausen classic is now on the way from Twilight Time. [/teaser] As previously reported, Twilight Time has set 'Mysterious Island' for Blu-ray on November 8, and now discs are being shipped to customers. During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.' The region-free Blu-ray is limited to 3000 copies and features 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (plus original mono) soundtracks, and supplements include: 8-Page Booklet, Isolated Score Track (2.0 Stereo), Original Theatrical Trailer, and Trailer TV Spot #1. The Blu-ray is only available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Mysterious Island (1961)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Division III: Football's Finest' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Another ensemble sports comedy will score a touchdown on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is working on 'Division III: Football's Finest' for Blu-ray on January 17. Comedy mad man Andy Dick ('Old School') leads a winning ensemble cast in this outrageous comedy in the no holds barred tradition of 'Bad Santa' and 'Bad Teacher.' Meet bad coach Rick Vice, a redneck psycho with a suspect record (the attempted murder of a Pee Wee football team). When the Pulham Blue Cocks coach drops dead on the sidelines, Vice is the last resort to turn around the worst team in college football's worst division (it's one step up from Nerf). Marshall Cook costars as Mitch, the slacker second-string quarterback who butts helmets with Vice, his worst nightmare, but maybe Vice's demented methods will be just the spark to turn Mitch and the Blue Cocks into winners. Adam Corolla ('The Man Show') and MadTV veterans Will Sasso, Debra Wilson, Mo Collins and Bryan Callen go the extra yard in this comedy that will blindside you. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Division III: Football's Finest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 17.Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by:
