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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Back to the Future Trilogy' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save nearly seventy percent on Robert Zemeckis' spectacular series on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Back to the Future Trilogy' featuring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd to $24.99 (69% off suggested list price). This great price will be hard to beat, so hop onto your hoverboard and order your copy here!Posted Sun Jun 5, 2011 at 07:35 AM PDT by: -
The Bonus View Digest - June 3, 2011[teaser]There was no shortage of fun to be had on The Bonus View this week. We brought you more movie and Blu-ray news than you could shake a laser disc at. Check out some of the stuff you may have missed.[/teaser] Movie Madness Yes the tournament still powers on. We've got it down to the final four characters that will be jostling for the title of strongest badass in the cinematic universe. Check out some of the matches below. Tony Stark vs. Darth Vader Alice vs. Batman Theatrical News Luke Hickman gave us a couple box office reports, along with a mini-review of 'X-Men: First Class', which seems like the movie to see this summer. TV Recaps We have just as many recaps of television shows this week, don't forget to follow along with us as we watch and comment on the TV shows you're most fond of. This week we had recaps from 'Modern Family', 'Glee', 'Game of Thrones', 'The Event', 'The Chicago Code', and 'The Killing'. Also, in TV news Josh Zyber put together a comprehensive list of the shows that got renewed and others that got canned. Take a gander at the list and see if your favorite TV shows will be coming back for another season. Video Game News Dick Ward wrote an interesting piece on the possibility that we just might end up seeing a Playstation 4 released in the near future, and also let us know what video games we should be looking forward to. Special Features Last Friday's Weekend Roundtable was spent discussing what bad directors have made good movies. Already up to 60 comments, the thread sparked a wide variety of conversation between readers. In the Mid-Week Poll we asked if you call yourself a "nerd". That's it for this week's roundup of what's going on at The Bonus View. Please stop by, read, and comment. Thanks for another great week.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Space Jam' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Bugs Bunny takes on Michael Jordan in the out-of-this-world 1996 family adventure coming to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Space Jam' for Blu-ray on October 4. The movie raked in over $90 million at the box office and R. Kelly won a Grammy for the best original song specifically for a motion picture or TV show -- "I Believe I Can Fly." Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Space Jam' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Man From Nowhere' Blu-ray $13.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's spotlight Blu-ray deal at Amazon literally comes out of nowhere! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'The Man From Nowhere' for $13.99 (48% off suggested price). Written and directed by Jeong-Beom Lee ('Cruel Winter Blues'), 'The Man from Nowhere' is the biggest grossing film of 2010 in South Korea with a box office total of $45 million. “'The Man from Nowhere' is a great addition to our fast growing home entertainment library and a major release for us in 2011,” said Tony Vandeveerdonk, Executive Vice President for Well Go USA. “With such a strong box office showing in Korea and thus far in North America, we anticipate 'The Man from Nowhere' will have tremendous success on DVD and Blu-ray. Bin Won is truly a star on the rise, with his brilliant performances in this film and last year’s critically-acclaimed 'Mother.'” Click here to add this excellent title to your Blu-ray library!Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 09:22 AM PDT by: -
'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the popular TV series will infiltrate high-definition in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' is headed to Blu-ray on September 6. The entire season will be presented on four BD-50 discs with 1080p video, Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Declassified scenes; gag reel; Chuck Versus Directing: Zachary Levi Takes Charge on "Chuck Versus the Leftovers;" Spying on the "Chuck" Cast: Operation Gomez; Buy Hard: The Jeff and Lester Story shorts; and the Blu-ray exclusive The Top Secret Chuckipedia Interactive Experience. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix is Putting its Focus Back on Discs[teaser]The company intends to change its streaming-only attitude over the next few months. [/teaser] You've probably noticed, but Netflix hasn't exactly been a great place to go for Blu-rays recently. They slacked on new releases, have limited catalog titles, and they charge more for the privilege. This lacking seems to be primarily due to the strong focus on streaming content. "Over the next couple of months (and couple of years) you’ll see us putting more focus on it," says the company's chief content officer Ted Sarandos on the subject of disc based content. "“Right now it is a couple of bucks more to get all the discs you want. There is some room in there to right that and put a little more focus on the DVD business." Sarandos also criticized brick and mortar stores like Blockbuster for failing to take advantage of Netflix's inadequacy. "There should have been end-caps at Best Buy that said ‘Not on Netflix’ and moving those movies to the front of the store," he says. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hung: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the HBO series starring Thomas Jane will be getting into Blu-ray's pants this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is readying 'Hung: The Complete Second Season' for a high-definition release on September 20. The premise follows a former high school sports legend turned middle-aged high school basketball coach who finds a way to benefit from his biggest asset. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p (1.78:1) video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include "Hung:" Inside the Series featurette; Deleted scenes; and 5 audio commentaries - Featuring Colette Burson and Dmitry Lipkin, co-executive producer/writer Angela Robinson, and writers Brett C. Leonard, Julia Brownell, and Kyle Peck. Suggested list price for this set will be $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hung: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The dark comedy based on the popular graphic novel is coming to Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is planning to release 'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night,' starring Brandon Routh, to Blu-ray on July 26. The story follows the adventures of supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog (one of the stupidest names ever), who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 26.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Muppets From Space' & 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]2011 is shaping up as the year of 'The Muppets' with a new movie hitting theaters this winter and a few catalog titles finding their way to Blu-ray in August! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Muppets From Space' and 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' for Blu-ray on August 16. Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal in 'Muppets From Space' and when he is kidnapped, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue him and help reunite him with his long-lost family. In Frank Oz's solo directorial debut 'The Muppets Take Manhattan,' Kermit and his friends go to New York to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated. Specs and supplements are still unknown, but each release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and suggested list price is $19.99. Fans of the Muppets also won't want to miss Disney's brand-new adventure starring Jason Segel (who co-wrote the screenplay), Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper coming to the big screen on November 23! You can find the latest specs for 'Muppets From Space' & 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
'The China Question' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Brook Silva-Braga is planned for Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Earthchild Productions will release 'The China Question' is coming to Blu-ray on June 28. What does China’s rise mean for America? Through the stories of ordinary people and analysis from the world’s leading experts including Niall Ferguson, Wu Jianmin, Orville Schell, and Susan Shirk, 'The China Question' explores the challenge America faces as China becomes the world’s second superpower. To understand the economic, political and moral implications of China’s rise, filmmaker Brook Silva-Braga spent over a year traveling both China and America. On a thoughtful, personal journey we meet Chinese and Americans dealing with extraordinary change and reflect on the twists of fate and history that brought us here. Featured Interviews: - Niall Ferguson, renowned economic historian - Susan Shirk, former State Department official and author of “China: Fragile Superpower” - Orville Schell, Director of the Asia Society's U.S.- China Center - Barry Naughton, author of “The Chinese Economy” - Wu Jianmin, former Chinese ambassador to U.N. - Cui Zhiyuan, a leading member of China’s New Left - Yasheng Huang, author of “Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics” - Yan Xuetong, one of Foreign Policy’s ‘Top 100 Public Intellectuals’ Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include over one hour of deleted scenes and extended interviews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The China Question' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
