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HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Prisoner: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Set is $25 at Amazon[teaser]The classic 1968 series starring Patrick McGoohan is the featured Blu-ray deal this week at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'The Prisoner: The Complete Series' for only $25 (75% off suggested list price). The 5-disc set includes all 17 episodes of the show and loads of supplements including commentaries, featurettes, trailers, a retrospective documentary, and much more. Click here to take advantage of this excellent sale now! The deal will run from now through July 9.Posted Sun Jul 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Supernatural: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray $15 at Amazon Canada![teaser]Join Sam and Dean Winchester on their early monster-hunting adventures in high-definition for an amazing price! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Supernatural: The Complete First Season' for $15 (76% off suggested list price). For fans this is a no-brainer, but if you've never seen this hit series now is the perfect time to order a copy of the premiere year!Posted Sun Jul 3, 2011 at 08:34 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - July 1, 2011[TEASER]Even though we've got a big holiday weekend coming up, The Bonus View hasn't taken any time off. On the contrary, we've been posting about everything HD with our frequent news and editorial items. Here's a look at some of the fun you may have missed out on this week.[/TEASER] Blu-ray News Josh gave us the heads up on what Blu-rays we needed to have this week with his rundown of the new releases. This week saw one of Blu-ray fans most anticipated releases, 'Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions.' In other Blu-ray news we discussed the aspect ratio controversy on the 'Barry Lyndon' disc. We had another big contest on the blog too. Win a copy of 'Sucker Punch' on Blu-ray. All you have to do is add a caption to the photo contained in the post. Hurry though, today is the last day to enter. Theatrical News This was a huge week for the theaters. Luke let us know how 'Cars 2' did in the theaters. He also reviewed 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon.' The 'Transformers' discussion got a little…er…really heated. At last count there were a total of 128 comments on the post debating the good and not-so-good of Michael Bay and his movies. Dive right on in and post your own opinions. Luke also reviewed the theatrical releases of 'Larry Crowne' and 'Monte Carlo.' We also took some time to discuss a couple brand-new movie posters that came out in this week's Posterizing. Do you think the American version of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' is too sexually explicit? Come voice your opinion now. TV Recaps Summer TV season is in full swing now and we've got the recaps to prove it. Recaps from 'Burn Notice,' ' Suits,' 'Wilfred,' 'True Blood,' and 'Covert Affairs' are all up for your reading pleasure. Special Features Josh posted a nice piece about the man who played Columbo, Peter Falk. Falk passed away this week and will be missed. This past week's Weekend Roundtable focused on our favorite Blu-ray demo scenes and asked the readers to list their own. The Mid-Week Poll asked us which movies we were going to see in theaters over the 4th of July weekend. Michael Bay sent a letter to projectionists around the country telling them how to do their jobs. Finally, Dick Ward let us know what we can expect to see on the Netflix Stream and what is leaving. Thanks for taking the time to be with us at The Bonus View. Readers make all the difference. We'd like to take this time to wish you a Happy 4th of July (and Canada Day) and hope your weekend is a safe and happy one. For those of you that don't live in North America, we wish you a happy weekend too (only with less fireworks).Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Blue Valentine,' 'The Fighter,' & 'The King's Speech' Blu-ray $10 Each at Amazon Canada![teaser]We just want to say happy Canada Day to our Canadian readers with a great deal on three acclaimed Blu-rays! [/teaser] Amazon Canada is selling 'Blue Valentine,' 'The Fighter,' and 'The King's Speech' for only $10 each (75-79% off suggested list price). It isn't clear how long these prices will be in effect so if any of these popular titles interest you, be sure to put your order in as soon as you can!Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM PDT by: -
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 6' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser] The gang from Paddy's Pub will pour another round on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed they are working on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 5' for Blu-ray on September 13. The sixth season of the FX comedy series marks the first time that the show has been filmed in HD. All 12 episodes will be presented in high-definition with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary on "The Gang Buys a Boat", "Who Got Dee Pregnant?", "Charlie Kelly: King of Rats" and "The Gang Gets Stranded in the Woods" episodes; "Lethal Weapon 5" Extended Cut with Optional Commentary; Dennis and Dee's Podcasts; Blooper Reel; Deleted and Extended Scenes; Legal Advice with Jack Kelly; The Sunny Flip Cup Trivia Challenge; and Wilfred Pilot Episode. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 5 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13.Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Clowns' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Federico Fellini's 1970 'I Clowns' is getting the Blu-ray treatment this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, E1 Entertainment is getting ready to send in 'The Clowns' on Blu-ray on September 27. Fellini's fascination with the circus and the surreal come to a head in one of his final masterpieces, 'The Clowns.' The film reflects Fellini's childhood obsession with clowns and begins with a young boy watching a circus set up from his bedroom window. Though comical and referred to as a "docu-comedy", this film explores deeper human conditions such as authority, poverty, humility and arrogance all of which manifest themselves through the characters of the clowns who vary from the local sex-crazed hobo, a midget nun, to a mutilated Mussolini disciple. The film then diverges from its narrative and dreamy state to a more documentary like approach as Fellini searches out these jesters of his youth in Paris to see what has become of them. Featuring Anita Ekberg, the star of his 1960's masterpiece, 'La Dolce Vita' and the director himself. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Clowns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27.Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Poirot: The Movie Collection - Set 6' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A boxed set of three all-new films from PBS's most-watched 'Masterpiece Mystery!' series is planned for Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Acorn Media has just revealed 'Poirot: The Movie Collection - Set 6' for Blu-ray on July 12. ITV Studios’ Poirot has aired on ITV1 in the U.K. since 1989 and on PBS and A&E in the U.S. BAFTA nominee David Suchet returns as Hercule Poirot — Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian sleuth of unsurpassed deductive powers and peerless viewer appeal — in three baffling new cases based on her classic novels. Three Act Tragedy — After guests at successive dinner parties mysteriously drop dead, Poirot teams up with an old friend, retired stage star Sir Charles Cartwright (Martin Shaw), to ferret out the killer. Guest stars include Jane Asher, Art Malik, and Kimberley Nixon. The Clocks — As Britain readies for war, Poirot journeys to Dover to help the son of an old friend solve a case involving an unidentified corpse and four mysterious timepieces, all stopped at precisely the same time. Anna Massey guest stars. Hallowe’En Party — Crime novelist Ariadne Oliver (Zoë Wanamaker) calls Poirot in to investigate the macabre murder of a young girl at a children’s costume party who claimed to have witnessed a killing. Also stars Sophie Thompson, Deborah Findlay, and Amelia Bullmore. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but supplements list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: The Movie Collection - Set 6' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 12.Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Glee' Returns to Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of TV's award-winning comedy/musical series is coming to Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Glee: The Complete Second Season' for a Blu-ray release on September 13. The 4-disc Blu-ray set will contain all 22 episodes with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Glee Music Jukebox; "Building Glee's Auditorium" with Cory Monteith; A Day in the Life of Brittany; Shooting Glee in New York City; Guesting on Glee; Stevie Nicks Goes Glee; Sue's Quips; Santana's Slams; The Making of "The Rocky Horror Glee Show"; Exclusive Bonus Song - "Planet, Schmanet, Janet"; Getting Waxed With Jane Lynch; The Wit of Brittany; and Glee at Comic-Con 2010. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Glee: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13.Posted Fri Jul 1, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Modern Family: The Complete Second Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the Emmy-winning mockumentary series will hit Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Modern Family: The Complete Second Season' starring Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vargara, Julie Bowen, and Ty Burrell for a Blu-ray bow on September 20. Created and produced by industry veterans Steven Levitan (“Just Shoot Me”) and Christopher Lloyd (“Frasier”), “Modern Family” takes a refreshing and funny view of what it means to raise a family in this hectic day and age. Multi-cultural relationships, adoption, and same-sex marriage are just a few of the timely issues faced by the show’s three wildly-diverse broods. No matter the size or shape, family always comes first in this hilariously “modern” look at life, love, and laughter. The 3-disc set will contain all 24 episodes with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: "Strangers on a Treadmill" Table Read; Modern Family Holidays; Waiting for Oprah; Mitch's Flash Mob; "Imagine Me Naked" Music Video; Chatting with Steve Levitan; At Home with Modern Family; Deleted Family Interviews; Deleted and Extended Scenes; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Modern Family: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.Posted Thu Jun 30, 2011 at 02:25 PM PDT by: -
'Camelot: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]All ten episodes of the hit first season will be knighted by Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment will unleash 'Camelot: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on September 13. When the series premiered on April 1, 2011, it became the highest rated and most-watched debut on Starz. “Camelot: The Complete First Season” redefines the classic medieval tale of King Arthur with an exciting ensemble cast that includes Joseph Fiennes ('Shakespeare in Love,' “Flash Forward”) in the magical role of Merlin, Jamie Campbell Bower (upcoming 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,' 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows') as the young and reckless Arthur, and Eva Green ('Casino Royale') in her television debut as the darkly powerful Morgan. The character-driven series also features Tamsin Egerton (Guinevere), Claire Forlani (Igraine) and Peter Mooney (Kay). “Camelot: The Complete First Season” is not your father’s King Arthur. It is a distinctly fresh approach to one of the most enduring tales of all time, and brims with love, power and betrayal amidst breathtaking locales. This is truly epic drama at its most grand and iconic. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Starz Studios: Camelot, Camelot Character Profiles, The Knights, The Women Of Camelot, Candid Camelot, Scene Breakdowns, On The Set: Mooney's Movie, Camelot Blooper Reel, and the Blu-ray exclusive Camelot Chronicles: Pop-Up History. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Camelot: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 13.Posted Thu Jun 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
