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Bonus View Digest - July 7, 2011[Teaser]The weeks seem to just fly by here at The Bonus View. It's hard to believe that the Fourth of July has come and gone and now we're heading into the dead of summer. If the summer heat has got you down, we've got a whole load of posts on the official High-Def Digest Blog to cheer you up. [/Teaser] Blu-ray News Not many posts in the way of actual Blu-ray news, but Josh did provide us with a list of titles hitting store shelves this week and his recommendations on what to buy. Even though it was a light week in terms of day-and-date releases, we recommend you pick up '13 Assassins'. It's well worth it. We ran one of our many contests this week for a chance to win 'Sucker Punch' on Blu-ray. Congratulations to Bonus View reader James L. for writing the funniest caption. We're running contests all the time so keep an eye on the blog for your chance to win. Theatrical News Whew! We got ended up getting through one of the most controversial posts on the blog to date. This time we talked about Michael Bay reusing footage from 'The Island' in 'Transformers 3' and if it was a big deal or not. With 79 comments, the thread got a little heated as people fell on one side or the other. It's still open for debate so head on over and put in your two cents if you feel like you want to. HDD reviewer M. Enois Duarte joined us at The Bonus View as a regular contributor. He'll be taking on the subject of movie trailers in his recurring feature Trailer Park. Check it out, and see what you think about the newest trailers for upcoming movies. Finally, Luke Hickman provided us with theatrical reviews of 'Zookeeper,' and ''Horrible Bosses' while keeping us up-to-date with the happenings at the American box office. 'Transformers 3' destroyed Fourth of July records. TV Recaps As always we bring you a bevy of TV show recaps where we discuss the latest episode of popular TV shows airing new episodes this summer. We have recaps of 'True Blood,' 'Burn Notice,' 'Wilfred,' 'Suits,' 'Necessary Roughness, and 'Covert Affairs. In the Mid-Week Poll Josh asked what TV shows are you watching this summer. Head on over to vote. Special Features The Weekend Roundtable us writers took on the task of discussing what our favorite gangster movies were, with the exception of 'The Godfather' or 'Goodfellas.' And M. Enois Duarte gave a heartfelt farewell to his well-used, but now defunct HD DVD player. Goodbye brave player. You will be missed. To get your fill of all things high-def join us at The Bonus View where we talk about everything that goes on in the HD world. It's a place where you comments count, and we try and tailor our posts to our readers' needs. We hope to see you there. Have a great weekend.Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Dolby Invites HDD Readers to Live Streaming Event on Monday July 11[Teaser]Surround sound lovers, pull up a chair. Our friends over at Dolby are inviting you all to "Surrounded: 7.1 Cinema & Beyond" a live streaming event they're holding this coming Monday, July 11th on their Facebook page. [/Teaser] Why? Well, Dolby 7.1 (the theatrical version) is officially a year old. Since it debuted last summer on 'Toy Story 3,' twenty-five feature films have been mixed directly that format, with stellar auditory results like 'Tron: Legacy' and 'Tangled' later making their way onto Blu-ray Disc. In celebration, Dolby is hosting a Filmmakers' Forum to discuss the impact of 7.1 Surround Sound on 2D and 3D movies. Featured guests will include Erik Aadahl (the supervising sound editor on 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Kung Fu Panda 2,' and 'Megamind'), Eric Brevig (the director of 'Yogi Bear' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'), Michael Semanick (the re-recording mixer of 'Cars 2 and 'Toy Story 3'), Rohan Sippy (the director of 'Dum Maaro Dum'), and Kinson Tsang (the supervising sound designer on 'Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen' and 'The Lost Bladesman'). HOW DO I ATTEND? Simple, head on over to Dolby's Livestream tab on their Facebook page to watch the event live. WHEN DO I DO THIS? Monday, July 11, 2011. 7:00PM-8:00PM (PDT) HOW DO I ASK QUESTIONS? Easy, you can do so by logging into the Livestream event itself on the Facebook page, or Tweet them a question using the #surrounded hashtag. Hope to see you there!Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Get Ready to Save Fifty Percent on Criterion Blu-rays at Barnes & Noble![teaser]Mark your calendars! Barnes & Noble will once again launch their highly anticipated Criterion Blu-ray sale starting next week![/teaser] The retailer will reportedly be selling a wide variety of Criterion Blu-ray discs for 50% off the suggested list price. The sale will be available both in-store and online this upcoming Tuesday July 12 until August 1. Pre-orders unfortunately do not qualify for this sale, but you can click here to check out their selection of movies in the meantime. Don't miss the opportunity to pick up a bunch of these great titles for a terrific price!Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Footloose' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The original 1980s pop classic will put on its Blu-ray shoes this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Footloose' for a Blu-ray release on September 27. The movie stars Kevin Bacon as a city boy who finds himself in a small town that has banned dancing and rock music. Two of the film's original songs were nominated for Oscars - "Footloose" and "Let's Hear It for the Boy." Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Let's Dance!: Kevin Bacon on Footloose; From Bomont to the Big Apple: An Interview with Sarah Jessica Parker; Remembering Willard: A Tribute to Chris Penn; Kevin Bacon's Screen Test; Kevin Bacon Costume Montage; Audio Commentary with Kevin Bacon; and a Audio Commentary with producer Craig Zadan and writer Dean Pitchford. Blu-ray exclusives include: Footloose: A Modern Musical – Parts 1 & 2; Footloose: Songs That Tell a Story; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Footloose' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27.Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Outside the Law' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Oscar-nominated French crime drama is planned for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing 'Outside the Law' to Blu-ray on August 2. 'The film traces the life of three brothers whose family has been driven off its land and survived the Sétif massacres. They end up in France where two of the brothers campaign for Algerian independence. The Battle of Paris, which brings the FLN (National Liberation Front) into conflict with the French police, crushes and divides them. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette, cast interviews, an interview with director Rachid Bouchareb, deleted scenes, and theatrical and teaser trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $27.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Outside the Law' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The splatter sequel with ol' numbskull will take a stab at Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is prepping 'ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2' for Blu-ray on September 20. Robert Hall's low-budget horror film stars Nick Principe, Danielle Harris ('Halloween II'), and Thomas Dekker and Brian Austin Green ('Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, bloopers, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Subspecies: 20th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The cult classic has finally been re-mastered in high-definition and will be available later this month! [/teaser] In an early announcement to their fans, Full Moon Pictures has revealed that their next Blu-ray release will be 'Subspecies' in a 20th Anniversary Edition available only at Full Moon Direct on July 25. Unless of course you plan on attending the San Diego Comic Convention on July 20, where you'll be able to snag a copy a few days early! Deep within the heart of Transylvania, a dark power from the past has resurfaced, Now, three beautiful young research students are caught in a supernatural battle for control of the vampire kingdom. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include First Subspecies "Video Zone!" Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Subspecies: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 25.Posted Thu Jul 7, 2011 at 06:00 PM PDT by: -
'Zombie' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray![teaser]Lucio Fulci's cult horror fan-favorite is finally coming to Blu-ray just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Blue Underground will summon 'Zombie' to the high-definition format on October 25. In Italy, it was considered the "unofficial sequel" to 'Dawn of the Dead.' In England, it was known as 'Zombie Flesh Eaters' and banned as obscene. In America, it was called 'Zombie' and advertised with the depraved tag line “WE ARE GOING TO EAT YOU!” Tisa Farrow ('The Grim Reaper'), Ian McCulloch ('Contamination'), Al Cliver ('Cannibals'), and Richard Johnson ('The Haunting') star in this worldwide splatter sensation directed by ‘Maestro Of Gore’ Lucio Fulci ('City of the Living Dead,' 'The House by the Cemetery') that remains one of the most eye-skewering, skin-ripping, gore-gushingly graphic horror hits of all time! Blue Underground is proud to present 'Zombie' in a new 2K High Definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative. Each flesh-eating frame has been lovingly restored to skull-rotting perfection under the supervision of Cinematographer Sergio Salvati ('The Beyond'). Now fully-loaded with hours of brand new Extras, this is the Ultimate Edition of 'Zombie!' The 2-Disc Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 and the original mono) soundtracks, and supplements include: • Audio Commentary with Star Ian McCulloch and Diabolik Magazine Editor Jason J. Slater • Theatrical Trailers • TV Spots • Radio Spots • Poster & Still Gallery • Guillermo del Toro Intro • Zombie Wasteland – Interviews with Stars Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson & Al Cliver, and Actor/Stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua • Flesh Eaters on Film – Interview with Co-Producer Fabrizio De Angelis • Deadtime Stories – Interviews with Co-Writers Elisa Briganti and (Uncredited) Dardano Sacchetti • World of the Dead – Interviews with Cinematographer Sergio Salvati and Production & Costume Designer Walter Patriarca • Zombi Italiano – Interviews with Special Make-Up Effects Artists Gianetto De Rossi & Maurizio Trani and Special Effects Artist Gino De Rossi • Notes on a Headstone – Interview with Composer Fabio Frizzi •All in the Family – Interview with Antonella Fulci • Zombie Lover – Award-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks about one of his favorite films Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Zombie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25.Posted Thu Jul 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Scream 4' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The next chapter in Wes Craven's hit slasher franchise will be unmasked on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Anchor Bay has slated 'Scream 4' for a high-definition release on October 4. The movie reunites original cast members Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette and adds a whole slew of fresh new potential victims for the returning Ghostface Killer including Anthony Anderson, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettierre, Adam Brody, Alison Brie, and Rory Culkin. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include The Making of Scream 4, an alternate opening, an extended ending, deleted/extended scenes, and a gag reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Scream 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4.Posted Thu Jul 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Gettysburg (2011)' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The History Channel documentary is coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, A&E is planning to bring 'Gettysburg (2011)' to Blu-ray on September 20. The film on the famous 1863 Civil War battle is executive produced by Tony and Ridley Scott. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a suggested list price of $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Gettysburg (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.Posted Thu Jul 7, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
