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'My Fair Lady' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1964 classic directed by George Cukor is getting the Blu-ray treatment in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'My Fair Lady' is planned for Blu-ray on November 15. The musical starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison and Stanley Holloway was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won eight including Best Actor (Harrison), Best Art/Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Director, and Best Picture. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been finalized as of yet. You can find the latest specs for 'My Fair Lady' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 15.Posted Wed Aug 17, 2011 at 05:30 AM PDT by: -
Beyond the Blu: August 2011by Dick Ward [teaser]You've preordered some new Blu-rays and you can't wait for them to arrive. We know the feeling - the anticipation can be downright difficult to handle. But just the Blu-rays isn't enough for you. You want more. You want collectables, clothing, knick knacks and stuff that's just plain weird. And you want it now![/teaser] Nightmare Before Christmas When I think of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' my mind goes straight to the incredibly cool soundtrack. Well, to be completely honest, my first thoughts are headbutting everyone who refers to it as a Tim Burton movie - it was directed by Henry Selick! Still, the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. The tribute album 'Nightmare Revisited' may be even better. If for nothing else, you need to pick this up for Marilyn Manson's version of "This is Halloween" and the brilliant job that The Polyphonic Spree did with "The Town Meeting Song." The Big Lebowski We've started with a pair of cult classics, but while it's fairly easy to pick up as much 'Nightmare Before Christmas' themed clothing as you could ever want with one quick stop at Hot Topic, The Big Lebowski didn't get the same treatment. Still, with this Little Lebowski Urban Achievers bowling shirt you can double up a bit on movie references while not being too obvious. The effect is pretty subtle and very cool. Good Will Hunting Some movies are remembered by a single line that ties the whole thing together or just represents an iconic moment. "I am your father," "Here's looking at you kid," and "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn," are among them, but 'Good Will Hunting' doesn't have anything even close to as cool. Instead, folks remember "How do you like them apples?" It's a shame, but if you're a fan the best thing you can do is embrace it and enjoy some gourmet chocolate covered caramel apples. How do you like them apples? Probably pretty well - they look delicious. Demolition Man Alright, so chances are you're not going to be frozen and then reawakened in the future to fight a blond Wesley Snipes, but there's always the chance that you'll be delivering pizza and get frozen on accident or even just fall through a rift in space time. Point is, you're going to need to be prepared. Avoid the embarrassment of having to ask about the shells on the first day and revealing yourself to be a total noob by bringing some travel toilet paper along with you. Keep it with you at all times - you never know when you might end up. Wayne's World Ahh 'Wayne's World.' It's the film that helped to define a generation. Wait, define isn't the right word. Entertain maybe. Anyway, it's a great flick and despite a few silly things they let slip in there - why is Cassandra amazed by a whammy bar? - the movie is amazing. So hey, you want to celebrate the release of 'Wayne's World?' Get yourself a gun rack, regardless of whether or not you own a gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack. The Mummy Trilogy So you got yourself that gun rack from 'Wayne's World' and you need something to put in it? How about a Colt 1911 Airsoft pistol that's based on the same gun that Rick used throughout the first 'Mummy' movie. If you've never played around with an Airsoft gun you really should. It's like Nerf but it hurts like crazy and you could probably seriously shoot someone's eye out. It's still a lot of fun. (Dick Ward and High-Def Digest do not condone whatever it is you get up to with this thing. Seriously, don't tell anyone I said how fun these things are.) Dexter: The Complete Fifth Season Good ol' 'Dexter.' The show is yet another one of Showtime's runaway hits and an unabashed success. There are a few iconic things in the 'Dexter' universe, but perhaps nothing as memorable as the shirt he wears for his kills. The Dexter Kill Shirt is a perfect addition to a Halloween costume, a good but confusing look for a night out or something to wear around the house while catching up on season five. (Dick Ward and High-Def Digest do not condone murder, but duh.)Posted Tue Aug 16, 2011 at 05:25 PM PDT by: -
'Destroy All Monsters' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1968 Japanese monster mash is bound for Blu-ray this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Media Blasters says 'Destroy All Monsters' will be released on the high-definition format on October 25. The year is 1999, and all of Earth s monsters have been captured and detained at Ogasawara Island. All is well in the solar system until one day, a race of alien women brainwashes the monsters and releases them, causing havoc around the world. Godzilla attacks New York City, Rodan invades Moscow, Mothra lays waste to Beijing, Gorosaurus destroys Paris, and Manda attacks London! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Destroy All Monsters' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25.Posted Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Bleach The Movie: Fade to Black' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2008 anime movie is coming to high-definition in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers and VIZ Media says 'Bleach The Movie: Fade to Black' will have a Blu-ray release on November 15. The film is based on the popular Japanese manga created by Noriaki Kubo. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS 2.0 soundtracks, and supplements include production sketches. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bleach The Movie: Fade to Black' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ghost Hunters: Season 6 - Part 1' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The first wave of season six episodes from America’s favorite paranormal investigation series will debut on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'Ghost Hunters: Season 6 - Part 1' for Blu-ray on September 13. “Ghost Hunters,” currently in its seventh season on the Syfy Channel, continues to be the #1 paranormal franchise on cable television. In Season 6, the TAPS gang takes on their biggest case yet: Alcatraz, the former military prison known worldwide for the countless claims of paranormal activity witnessed within its walls. Other spine-tingling investigations this season include some of the team’s most thrilling locales, including cases at the famous Philadelphia Zoo, the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown and the home of abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Prepare to be scared with some of the most unforgettable episodes of the series. The 3-disc set features Dolby Digital 2.0 audio and includes the series’ 100th live broadcast, deleted scenes and additional creepy content. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghost Hunters: Season 6 - Part 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under September 13.Posted Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A live 2011 performance from the zany accordion-playing comedian is coming to Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Comedy Central says ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' will have a Blu-ray release on October 4. Get ready for an experience like none other – Weird Al Yankovic…LIVE! He’s your favorite comedian who can carry a tune, “Weird Al” Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour, filmed during his 2011 tour is more than just a show, it is a cinematic event featuring new songs along with his classics! Weird Al: Live is a brand new way for fans to experience this comedy icon. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98. You can find the latest specs for ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Anniversary Sale Amazon![teaser]Amazon has a bunch of Blu-ray sales going on in their latest weeklong deal! [/teaser] The online retailer has just launched a Blu-ray Anniversary Sale with loads of great deals to be had for up to sixty-five percent off! Some highlights include 'Dances with Wolves: 20th Anniversary Edition' for $9.99, 'Austin Powers Collection' for $17.99, 'Underworld Trilogy' for $24.99, 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology' for $26.99, 'America Lost & Found: The BBS Story' for $63.99, and more! Click hereto see all of the spotlight deals as there's surely something for everyone! The deal will run from now through August 20.Posted Sun Aug 14, 2011 at 08:08 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - August 11, 2011[teaser]As always, we're charging ahead over at The Bonus View. In case you missed a few of the posts this past week, we're here to catch you up. We had a great variety of recaps, news posts, and editorials. Whatever you want to read about when it comes to high definition entertainment, The Bonus View is the place to be.[/teaser] Entertainment News Josh Zyber put together a couple "WTF" news posts that had us all wondering what was going on in the world of Hollywood. First Steven Soderbergh, a well respected director takes a job as a Second Unit Director on the set of 'The Hunger Games' and then it's announced that slightly less respected director Brett Ratner will be producing the Oscars. If Ratner has his way we're sure that Chris Tucker will finally be getting that coveted lifetime achievement award that we all know he deserves. Theatrical News Well, the 'Apes' are number one at the box office, but that was pretty easy to see coming. E covers the world of trailers with this week's Trailer Park. We get trailers for 'A Good Old Fashioned Orgy,' 'Knights of Badassdom,' 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,' and 'Jack and Jill'. Luke also took us on a journey through the world of superhero costumes in the movies and how they've progressed over the years. Home Theater News E purchased a brand new 3D Blu-ray player and lets us all know how it's going with the new addition to his home theater. Video Game News While Dick Ward covered this week's video game releases, Wayne Rowe talked about Ridley Scott's involvement in the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise. TV Recaps This week we have recaps for 'Haven', 'Project Runway', 'True Blood', 'Burn Notice', 'Wilfred', and 'Suits'. Special Features Finally, while we had our usual Mid-Week Poll (Where Do You Rent Movies?) and Weekend Roundtable (Favorite Movie Dialogue) Aaron wrote up a telling piece about the 25th anniversary of the ever-classic 'Stand By Me', which turned 25 this week. Wayne Rowe took us on another trip into the vault with a look at 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead'. That's all for this week, but stay tuned. We're always thinking of new and innovative ways to showcase the world of HD. So, come join in on the discussions about your favorite games, movies, or TV shows. Share your insights and knowledge with like-minded HD-philes. We're all friends here. So join us. Can't wait to see you there!Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM PDT by: -
'Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Both acclaimed war miniseries are being bundled with an all-new documentary just in time for the holiday season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO has slated ' Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' for Blu-ray on November 8. From executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, the two critically acclaimed 10-part HBO Miniseries 'Band of Brothers' and 'The Pacific' Blu-ray gift set with special documentary “Called to Service” featuring never-before-seen interviews from the Easy Company and 1st Marine Division veterans. Take a peek at the packaging below: Suggested list price for the 13-disc Blu-ray set is $199.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Band of Brothers / The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The sixth season of the hit crime drama is coming to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz will be released on the high-definition format on October 11. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Audio Commentary on "The Doctor and the Photo" and "The Blackout in the Blizzard" episodes, Extended cuts of "The Daredevil in the Mold" and "The Bikini in the Soup", Featurette on the Visual Effects of Bones, and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the 4-disc Blu-ray set is $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
