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Bonus View Digest - October 28, 2011[teaser]Hope everyone has fun plans for Halloween weekend. Before you head on out to your friends' costume party, make sure to give The Bonus View a once over because we posted quite a few great articles this week.[/teaser] Whether you're looking for news and reviews of the latest TV shows, or commentary on the state of modern action movies, you've come to the right place. So before you strap on you mask and take your kids out trick-or-treating, stop by the blog to see what you may have missed. Theatrical News This week was chock-full of news on the new movies releasing at a theater near you. Luke gave us the rundown on 'Paranormal Activity 3's spectacular take at the box office this past weekend. Who knew it would rake in $54 million on opening weekend? Also check out Luke's favorable review of 'The Rum Diary' and his not so favorable review of Justin Timberlake's action movie 'In Time .' E took time to highlight some of the industry's new trailers in this week's Trailer Park . Check out trailers for 'The Raven' and the greatly anticipated Marvel movie 'The Avengers.' Finally, Aaron takes a good hard look at the state of today's action movies and how their general feel and filming style has drastically changed. Check out the article, and let us know how you feel about the new movement of Chaos Cinema. Home Theater News Staying inside this Halloween weekend? Well, we have all the information of what's new on the Netflix stream as well as what you'll be able to find on VUDU movie service. Also, check out Josh's weekly Blu-ray rundown to see what movies are worth purchasing. TV Recaps and News The Sitcom Scorecard made a triumphant return as readers debated on whether or not they like the two new ABC sitcoms, 'Last Man Standing' and 'Man Up. Aaron hated both of them and graded them poorly on the Scorecard. What do you think? In another popular article Aaron pleaded with readers to watch three of his favorite TV shows . Shows that the blog didn't have much time to cover, but shows that should be watched anyway. Looking to discuss the plotlines of your favorite shows with fellow readers? Well we have recaps for 'Castle ,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ,' 'Modern Family ,' 'Once Upon a Time ,' and 'American Horror Story .' We also have a recap of this week's 'Walking Dead ' episode. Both of the 'Walking Dead' recaps have turned into quite heated debates in the comments section. If you're a fan of the show, make sure you're making your voice heard. Special Features This week's Mid-Week Poll asked if you still dress up for Halloween. The Weekend Roundtable dealt with everyone's favorite Criterion release. What's yours? Thanks for reading! We'd like to wish all of our readers a happy and safe Halloween. Enjoy your weekend; we'll be right here (raiding the candy bowl) when you get back!Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM PDT by: -
'Bellflower' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The critically acclaimed feature-length debut from director Evan Glodell is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Oscilloscope Laboratories says 'Bellflower' is coming to high-definition on November 15. An Official Selection at both the 2011 Sundance and SXSW Film Festivals, this visually stunning film follows a a pair of best friends through their journey of love and hate, betrayal, infidelity, and extreme violence. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Behind the Scenes of Bellflower - featuring interviews with cast and crew, on set footage, and more; Medusa Rundown - an in-depth look at the hand-built car; outtakes from the set; and original theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bellflower' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Warner Puts a 28 Day Delay on Blockbuster and Other Video Stores[teaser]This puts Blockbuster on even footing with Redbox and Netflix in terms of release dates. [/teaser] One of the things that Blockbuster has been holding above the heads of rental companies like Redbox and Netflix is that there's no delay for Blockbuster titles. You can swing in to a store on the day of release and pick up a brand new Blu-ray. Well, it seems that's not something Blockbuster can boast about anymore. Warner has issued a 28 day delay on all titles to the video giant. Starting on November 1st, movies like 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and, much more importantly, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2' will suffer the four week delay. What does this mean for Blockbuster? It means they can't brag about that advantage anymore, at least when it comes to movies from Warner. It also means that the company will be under a bit more pressure than it already was. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Catch .44' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]You better watch your back when this crime thriller hits Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Catch .44' for Blu-ray on December 20. In the tradition of 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Traffic' and 'Go,' and from the producers of 'Machete' and '16 Blocks,' Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker ('The Last King of Scotland,' “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”), Bruce Willis (the 'Die Hard' films, 'Red,' 'The Expendables') and Malin Akerman ('Watchmen,' 'The Proposal,' 'Couples Retreat') lead an all-star cast in this suspense thriller where everyone has an agenda...and a Magnum to back it up! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and a filmmakers' commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Catch .44' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 20.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
'Real Steel' Blu-ray Preorder Live and $5 Coupon[teaser]Get your order in now for the robotic underdog story and save $5 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has just listed 'Real Steel' for Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy for pre-order and is offering a $5 off coupon for the upcoming release. Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter (Hugh Jackman) feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father. Specs, supplements, and a release date have yet to be revealed, but you can visit this page to clip the coupon located just beneath the pricing and put in a preorder with the discount. And don't forget with Amazon's price guarantee if the price should fall between the time the preorder is placed and the release date, orders will receive the lowest price as well as the coupon discount!Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:26 AM PDT by: -
'Mozart's Sister' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director René Féret's drama will perform a high-definition symphony in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box will be releasing 'Mozart's Sister' to high-definition on January 24. The film is a re-imagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart (Marie Féret), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) and a musical prodigy in her own right. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is only $38.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Mozart's Sister' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blockbuster Has Another New Rental Scheme[teaser]This time it's an in-store subscription plan for games, DVDs and Blu-rays. [/teaser] The folks at Blockbuster are doing whatever they can to fire up business, and part of that effort is to try out new rental programs until they find something that clicks. The latest iteration actually sounds like a pretty sweet deal if you're not averse to swinging by the store to get your discs. The rental plan is called Blockbuster Combo Pass and it allows you to rent one DVD, Blu-ray or videogame at a time with no due dates for $14.99 a month. You'll also get a special rate of $7.49 for the first month. Of course, things get a little confusing when you try and decide between Blockbuster Total Access and Blockbuster Combo Pass. It seems like Total Access - the disc by mail service that allows in-store exchanges - would be a better deal for those just getting movies, but Combo Pass is the way to go for gamers who have to pay extra to trade in for games with Total Access. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Archer: The Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the animated spy comedy series will infiltrate Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' for Blu-ray on December 27. The first season, which is currently a Best Buy exclusive, will also be available retailer-wide on the same date. The 2-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Archersaurus - Self Extinction, Ask Archer, Semper Fi, and L'espoin Mal Fait. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 27.Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1972 animated short is coming to Blu-ray on Valentine's Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' to Blu-ray on February 14. A lesson for all, a lesson indeed. Listen to the Lorax, he speaks for the trees! In a place where the Brown Bar-ba-loots frisk about and the Humming-Fish splash around, you will find the Lorax. The Lorax speaks for the trees, which the Onceler is chopping down as fast as he pleases. Will the Onceler change his destructive ways and heed the wise warnings of the Lorax? With the help of a young boy and the very last Truffula Tree seed – the Onceler may still be able to right his wrongdoings. Share in this newly remastered Dr. Seuss tale that teaches us all to appreciate and respect the world we live in! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack with a suggested list price of $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14.Posted Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
'2 Headed Shark Attack' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two heads are better than one when the carnage begins on Blu-ray in January! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Asylum will be releasing '2 Headed Shark Attack' starring Carmen Electra to high-definition on January 31. Survivors escape to a deserted atoll after a Semester at Sea ship is sunk by a mutated two-headed shark. But when the atoll starts flooding, no one is safe from the double jaws of the monster. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is only $24.95. You can find the latest specs for '2 Headed Shark Attack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
