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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Kino November 2019 Titles[teaser]Kino's November 2019 Blu-ray releases are now available for pre-order.[/teaser] Final details of Kino's November lineup includes a lot of familiar directors and actors, including Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson, Jack Warner, Ida Lupino, Roger Moore, Richard Compton, Don Siegel, Nick Castle and more. Here's the rundown of what is arriving in November from Kino under the company's various labels: November 5 Robert Hamer's It Always Rains on Sunday starring Googie Withers, Jack Warner, John McCallum. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith Coming in From the Rain: Revisiting IT ALWAYS RAINS ON SUNDAY (16:36) Locations: Featurette (6:23) Theatrical Trailer Carol Reed's The Man Between starring James Mason, Claire Bloom and Hildegard Knef. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic and Author Simon Abrams Interview with Claire Bloom (10:26) Carol Reed: A Gentle Eye (44:01) 1967 BFI Audio Interview with James Mason (41:59) Trailers Jerry Hopper's Naked Alibi starring Sterling Hayden, Gloria Grahame, Gene Barry and Marcia Henderson. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger Theatrical Trailer Kyle Cooper's New Port South starring Melissa George, Todd Field and Blake Shields. John and Roy Boultings' Seven Days To Noon starring Barry Jones, André Morell. Michael Gordon's Woman in Hiding starring Ida Lupino, Howard Duff and Stephen McNally. Supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray November 12 Bertrand Blier's Buffet Froid starring Gerard Depardieu, Bernard Blier and Jean Carmet. Supplements will include: Archival interview with director Bertrand Blier Audio commentary by film critic Nick Pinkerton Booklet essay by film critic Gavin Smith Theatrical trailer Don Siegel's Charley Varrick starring Walter Matthau. Supplements will include: Refracted Personae: An examination of Don Siegel's signature directorial style and key thematic elements in his later masterpiece, CHARLEY VARRICK by Film Historian Howard S. Berger Last of the Independents: The Making of Charley Varrick - 72-Minute doc featuring interviews with Kristoffer Tabori (Siegel's son), actors Andy Robinson and Jacqueline Scott, stunt driver and actor Craig R. Baxley, composer Lalo Schifrin, and Howard A. Rodman (son of screenwriter, Howard Rodman) Audio Commentary by Film Historian Toby Roan "Trailers From Hell" with Josh Olson and Howard Rodman Limited Edition Booklet Essay by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton Theatrical Trailer Christopher Cain's Gone Fishin' starring Joe Pesci and Danny Glover. Don Siegel's The Gun Runners starring Audie Murphy, Eddie Albert, Patricia Owens and Everett Sloane. Roger Vadim's Les Liaisons Dangereuses starring Jeanne Moreau and Gerard Philipe Don Siegel's Madigan starring Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda and Inger Stevens. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson Theatrical Trailer Richard Compton's Return To Macon County starring Nick Nolte, Don Johnson and Robin Mattson. Extras will include: Two Radio Spots Theatrical Trailer Maurizio Lucidi's Street People starring Roger Moore and Stacy Keach. Supplements will include: NEW Interview with star Stacy Keach Radio Spot Theatrical Trailer Michael Cimino's Thunderbolt and Lightfoot starring Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton For the Love of Characters - Featurette with Michael Cimino Radio Spot TV Spots Theatrical Trailer William Richert Winter Kills starring Jeff Bridges, Anthony Perkins and John Huston. Supplements will include: NEW Audio commentary with writer/director William Richert moderated by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson 2003 Audio Commentary with Writer/Director William Richert Who Killed WINTER KILLS? - Interviews with William Richert, Stars Jeff Bridges and Belinda Bauer, Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and Production Designer Robert Boyle Reunion - William Reichert and Jeff Bridges reminisce about making WINTER KILLS Star Stories - William Reichert remembers his WINTER KILLS cast Radio Spot Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray November 19 Julien Duvivier's Diabolically Yours starring Alain Delon and Senta Berger. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson Theatrical Trailer Jean Herman's Farewell, Friend starring Charles Bronson and Alain Delon. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson 2004 Interview with director Jean Herman (Vautrin) Theatrical Trailer Stephen Herek's Holy Man starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia and Jon Cryer. Patrice Chereau's Intimacy starring Kerry Fox. Supplements will include: Audio commentary by film critic Karen Han Trailer Nicolas Gessner's Someone Behind the Door starring Charles Bronson and Anthony Perkins. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Director Nicolas Gessner Radio Spot Theatrical Trailer Jean-Pierre Melville's Un Flic starring Alain Delon, Richard Crenna and Catherine Deneuve. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan Interviews with Jean-Francois-Delon (Alain's brother) and Florence Gabin (Jean's daughter) In the Mood for Melville (57:59) Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray November 26 Preston Sturges' Christmas in July starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan Trailers Bruno Dumont's Coincoin and the Extra-Humans: Season One starring Alane Delhaye, Bernard Pruvost and Philippe Jore. George More O’Ferrall's The Holly and the Ivy starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton and Denholm Elliott. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jeremy Arnold Trailers Gan Bi's Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) in 3D starring Jue Huang and Wei Tang. This title was previously announced as a 2D feature but has been revised to include a 3D presentation. Supplements will include: Interview with director Bi Gan Interview with star Huang Jue Making-of documentary Booklet interview with Bi Gan by writer Aaron Stewart-Ahn Theatrical trailer Clive Donner's The Nude Bomb starring Don Adams as Agent 86. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Critic Peter Tonguette Trailers From Hell with Alan Spencer Theatrical Trailer Friz Freleng's The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 6 featuring cartoons from the years 1978-1980. Supplements will include: NEW Audio commentaries for selected films, by author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford and cartoon writer William Hohauser PINK LINKS: New Featurette by Greg Ford Remembering Friz (8:45) Nick Castle Mr. Wrong starring Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where they are listed under November.Posted Sat Oct 5, 2019 at 07:10 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: STRANGER THINGS 4, 6 UNDERGROUND, and More[teaser]The latest season of Stranger Things and Michael Bay's new Netflix action flick headline this week's roundup of streaming trailers and announcements.[/teaser] Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming shows and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Stranger Things 4 (Netflix, TBA) - Plot details and a release date have not been revealed yet, but the series has officially been renewed for a fourth season. In addition, Netflix has also signed the show's creators, The Duffer Brothers, to a multi-year film and series overall deal. Insatiable: Season 2 (Netflix, October 11) - A dark, twisted revenge comedy starring Debby Ryan, Dallas Roberts, and Alyssa Milano. For years, Patty (Debby Ryan) has been bullied, ignored, and underestimated by those around her because of her weight. But now that she finds herself suddenly thin, Patty is out for payback against anyone who has ever made her feel bad about herself. The Hook Up Plan: Season 2 (Netflix, October 11) - Set in modern day Paris, the romantic comedy series follows a group of friends who rally around their perpetually single girlfriend Elsa, who can't seem to figure out why she is so unlucky in love. In season two, four months after bidding farewell to her BFFs, Elsa stages her return to Paris. But guilty secrets take a toll on her love life and her friendships. Eli (Netflix, October 18) - The story of a young boy (Charlie Shotwell) plagued with an unknown, debilitating illness that requires him to live completely sealed off from the outside world. After exhausting every option, his parents (Kelly Reilly and Max Martini) put their trust – and his life – in the hands of a doctor (Lili Taylor) whose experimental, cutting edge treatments at her clean house facility may hold Eli’s last hope. As Eli undergoes the tremendously intense process that could potentially cure him, he begins to be haunted by experiences that make him question who he can trust and what is lurking inside the house. Unnatural Selection: Season 1 (Netflix, October 18) - New developments in the science of gene-editing signal that society is on the verge of a technological breakthrough that could forever change the future of humans. From disease eradication to trait selection and biohacking, these groundbreaking experiments have inspired fierce debate over the moral, social and environmental implications. Over the course of this provocative four-part limited series, Unnatural Selection travels around the world to meet the scientists, hackers, critics, ethicists and beneficiaries of the technologies that defy evolution and have the potential to do incredible good and, possibly, irreparable harm. The Kominsky Method: Season 2 (Netflix, October 25) - The sun isn’t setting yet on aging actor slash acting coach, Sandy Kominsky and his longtime agent Norman Newlander in the award-winning Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method. Academy Award Winners Michael Douglas (Kominsky) and Alan Arkin (Newlander) continue their journey as two friends tackling life’s inevitable curveballs as they navigate their later years in Los Angeles, a city that, above all else, values youth. This season, Sandy meets and bonds with his daughter’s new boyfriend (guest star Paul Reiser) who is uncomfortably close to Sandy’s age. Meanwhile, Norman reconnects with an old flame from his youth (guest star Jane Seymour) and after fifty years, they decide to start again. Nancy Travis and Sarah Baker co-star. I Lost My Body (Netflix, November 29) - In a Parisian laboratory, a severed hand escapes its unhappy fate and sets out to reconnect with its body. During a hair-raising escapade across the city, the extremity fends off pigeons and rats alike to reunite with pizza boy Naoufel. Its memories of Naoufel and his love for librarian Gabrielle may provide answers about what caused the hand's separation, and a poetic backdrop for a possible reunion between the three. Based on Guillaume Laurant's novel "Happy Hand." 6 Underground (Netflix, December 13) - Six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do, have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future. The team is brought together by an enigmatic leader (Ryan Reynolds), whose sole mission in life is to ensure that, while he and his fellow operatives will never be remembered, their actions damn sure will. Wounds (Hulu, October 18) - Disturbing and mysterious things begin happening to a New Orleans bartender after he picks up a phone left behind in his bar. Starring Zazie Beetz, Dakota Johnson, and Armie Hammer. Directed by Babak Anvari. Castle Rock - Season 2 (Hulu, October 23) - A psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King’s best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland. The fictional Maine town of Castle Rock has figured prominently in King’s literary career: Cujo, The Dark Half, IT and Needful Things, as well as novella The Body and numerous short stories such as Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption are either set there or contain references to Castle Rock. Castle Rock is an original suspense/thriller — a first-of-its-kind reimagining that explores the themes and worlds uniting the entire King canon, while brushing up against some of his most iconic and beloved stories. Reprisal (Hulu, December 6) - A hyper-noir story that follows a relentless femme fatale who, after being left for dead, sets out to take revenge against her brother and his bombastic gang of gearheads. Starring Abigail Spencer, Rodrigo Santoro, and Mena Massoud. Servant (Apple TV+, November 28) - From M. Night Shyamalan, Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. - Apple TV+ is set to launch on November 1 for a monthly subscription price of $4.99. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Apple TV+ (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 4, 2019 at 07:55 PM PDT by: -
THE INFINITY SAGA COLLECTOR'S EDITION With All 23 MCU Movies Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]All 23 MCU films are coming to 4K Blu-ray in a massive box set.[/teaser] As revealed in a new product listing on Best Buy, Disney is set to release The Infinity Saga Collector's Edition for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 15. The set is currently labeled as a Best Buy Exclusive and pre-orders are now live. The numbered limited edition collection will include all 23 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies from Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 in individually packed art cases on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray. In addition, the collection will also include a letter from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, an exclusive lithograph by Matt Ferguson, and an exclusive bonus disc with never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes. Full specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Best Buy's current list price is $549.99 for the package. Here's a full rundown of all the movies set to be included in the collection: Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor Captain America: The First Avenger The Avengers Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers: Endgame Spider-Man: Far From Home Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for The Infinity Saga Collector's Edition linked from our 4K Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 15.Posted Fri Oct 4, 2019 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
Disney 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders: MOANA, TANGLED, ZOOTOPIA, and More[teaser]Five Disney animated catalog titles are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in November.[/teaser] Amazon now has 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray pre-order listings for Disney's Moana, Tangled, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, and The Princess and the Frog. All five title are currently scheduled for release on November 5. Moana - In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Order the 4K Blu-ray Zootopia - In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Order the 4K Blu-ray Big Hero 6 - The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Order the 4K Blu-ray Tangled - The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is. Order the 4K Blu-ray The Princess and the Frog - A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him. Order the 4K Blu-ray Though full specs have not been confirmed yet, the box art posted on Amazon indicates that all of the Ultra HD discs will feature 4K HDR10 video and Dolby Atmos audio. Likewise, the packaging shows that each title will include a standard Blu-ray copy with each film in HD, along with previously released supplements. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our 4K Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 5.Posted Fri Oct 4, 2019 at 01:40 PM PDT by: -
What is NVIDIA G-SYNC?As evolving TV technologies continue to enable display options with more gaming friendly functions -- including faster response times and reduced input lag -- more and more users are starting to embrace the concept of big-screen PC gaming. And now with the arrival of HDMI 2.1 and Variable Refresh Rate capabilities, TVs are turning another corner when it comes to gaming performance, enabling compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC on select models. But just what is G-SYNC and how does it improve gaming? And what gear currently supports the feature? With those questions in mind, [teaser]we've put together a breakdown of all the basics behind G-SYNC, covering the tech's benefits and various requirements, along with impressions of G-SYNC in action on an LG C9 OLED TV.[/teaser] What is G-SYNC? Developed by NVIDIA, G-SYNC is a display and graphics technology designed to provide a smoother PC gaming experience by minimizing artifacts like screen tearing and stuttering. These artifacts are typically caused by discrepancies between the frame rate of a game and the refresh rate of a display. Conventional displays feature fixed refresh rates, with most 4K TVs currently offering 60Hz or 120Hz panels. But while fixed refresh rates work fine for content with a fixed frame rate (like a movie or TV show), frame rates in games can fluctuate depending on how intense particular sequences are to render. These fluctuations can then produce noticeable anomalies on screen when the frame rate and refresh rate become out of sync. To help combat this, several new displays now support a function known as Variable Refresh Rate, enabling the screen to alter its refresh rate on the fly. NVIDIA G-SYNC technology utilizes this capability and NVIDIA's own proprietary processing to synchronize a display's variable refresh rate with a compatible GPU, allowing the screen refresh rate to be adjusted within a certain range to match fluctuations in a game's frame rates. This synchronization between game frame rate and display refresh rate then results in a much smoother experience free from egregious tearing and stuttering during gameplay. G-SYNC Requirements & Gear NVIDIA currently breaks down G-SYNC capabilities into three categories: G-SYNC Ultimate, G-SYNC, and G-SYNC Compatible. The G-SYNC Ultimate classification expands beyond variable refresh rate to also include support for HDR gaming with 1000 nits peak brightness, full direct-array backlights, and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. This process requires a monitor with integrated G-SYNC Ultimate capabilities, a PC with a GeForce GTX 1050 GPU or higher, and a DisplayPort 1.4 connection to pair the two. Meanwhile, the standard G-SYNC classification covers NVIDIA's proprietary variable refresh rate process without any additional HDR requirements. This tech relies on a monitor with integrated G-SYNC support, a PC with a GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU or higher, and a DisplayPort 1.2 connection to pair them together. Finally, the new G-SYNC Compatible classification is designed to bring basic G-SYNC support to additional Variable Refresh Rate displays, even if they do not incorporate integrated NVIDIA processing. G-SYNC Compatible displays have been tested to ensure a baseline VRR experience using GeForce GTX 10-Series, GeForce GTX 16-Series, and GeForce RTX 20-Series graphics cards with a VRR range of at least 2.4:1 (such as 60Hz-144Hz). Likewise, the process can be employed using an HDMI connection with a GeForce RTX or GeForce GTX 16-Series card rather than just a DisplayPort connection, allowing certain TV models to be supported in addition to monitors. The first TV models set to offer G-SYNC Compatible support via HDMI 2.1 will be the LG C9 and E9 OLED displays. A firmware update will be released for the TVs over the coming weeks, along with a new GeForce Game Ready Driver for GeForce RTX and GeForce GTX 16-Series video cards. And though the LG displays are the only TVs so far to receive official G-SYNC Compatible classification, other TVs with Variable Refresh Rate capabilities (like 2019 Samsung QLEDs) may also be able to offer some degree of G-SYNC support via HDMI once the driver is released. CLICK HERE to view a full list of G-SYNC Ultimate, G-SYNC, and G-SYNC Compatible monitors and displays. G-SYNC Compatible Impressions To help kickoff the launch of G-SYNC Compatible support, LG and NVIDIA recently offered a demonstration of the tech using a 65-inch and 77-inch LG C9 OLED TV and two Windows 10 PCs with NVIDIA RTX video cards. The demo featured two games: Metro Exodus and Control. Both games were running at a resolution of 2560 x 1440 with a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz. Metro Exodus was also running in HDR, though Control was limited to SDR. And while both games could be configured to run at a higher 3840 x 2160 resolution, that upgrade would have reduced the variable refresh rate range, lessening the feature's benefits. In general, performance during the demo was silky smooth with G-SYNC activated on both games. While exploring an abandoned and rundown dock area in Metro Exodus, stuttering and tearing were absent, enabling consistent and responsive movement even as I quickly panned and titled the first person POV while running around. Likewise, I was able to pull up a display prompt that actually showed how the TV's refresh rate was shifting in real time as I played through the game. For comparisons sake, I was also able to manually disable G-SYNC in Windows to see if leaving the feature off had any negative affect. Though the shift was subtle, I did encounter some very slight stutter while navigating the same area in Metro Exodus and I noticed some screen tearing when falling underwater and then swimming back up and entering a boat. Repeating this same action with G-SYNC enabled eliminated this instance of tearing. To be honest, however, the brief portions of Metro Exodus and Control that I sampled with and without G-SYNC activated did not feature many enemies or other factors that would typically cause big frame rate fluctuations. With that in mind, more lively sections and more time with each game would have probably revealed a more dramatic comparison. As it stands, though, G-SYNC and its Variable Refresh Rate appeared to operate as advertised without any issues. In addition, beyond the specific benefits of G-SYNC itself, HDR performance with Metro Exodus was also quite impressive through the C9, creating a greater range of contrast between light and dark portions of the environment with intense highlights. This was especially evident when standing near windows in a dim building or transitioning from indoors to outside. And despite playing at 1440p rather than native 2160p, both game's featured rather stunning detail and excellent clarity. Likewise, the display's 6ms response time prevented any noticeable lag and the sheer size and overall picture quality of the 77-inch OLED panel used for the demo created an absolutely immersive experience, offering a rather convincing showcase for OLED gaming performance. Sources: NVIDIA 1, NVIDIA 2, NVIDIA 3, NVIDIA 4, NVIDIA 5Posted Fri Oct 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
New Trailer for Sam Mendes' 1917 Teases Gripping WWI Drama[teaser]The World War I drama is heading to select theaters in December.[/teaser] Universal has released a second trailer for 1917. The film comes from director Sam Mendes (Skyfall, Spectre, American Beauty), and is set for a limited theatrical release on December 25, 2019, followed by a wide release on January 10, 2020. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. Check out the new trailer below! In addition to George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, the film also stars Richard Madden (Game of Thrones, Cinderella), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock), Mark Strong (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Shazam!), Andrew Scott (Spectre, Sherlock), and Colin Firth (The King's Speech, Love Actually). Director Sam Mendes co-wrote the script with Krysty Wilson-Cairns (Penny Dreadful). Likewise, Mendes serves as a producer along with Pippa Harris (co-executive producer, Revolutionary Road; executive producer, Away We Go) via their Neal Street Productions. Additional producers also include Jayne-Ann Tenggren (co-producer, The Rhythm Section; associate producer, Spectre), Callum McDougall (executive producer, Mary Poppins Returns, Skyfall), and Brian Oliver (executive producer, Rocketman; Black Swan). Meanwhile, other crew members include Academy Award-winning director of photography Roger Deakins (Skyfall, Blade Runner 2049, No Country for Old Men) and Academy Award-nominated composer Thomas Newman (American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Skyfall). Source: Universal (YouTube)Posted Thu Oct 3, 2019 at 03:25 PM PDT by: -
GEMINI MAN Theatrical Premiere Will Utilize 4K 3D 120fps High Frame Rate Projection[teaser]The sci-fi film starring Will Smith will use advanced projection technology.[/teaser] Paramount's Gemini Man is set to premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on October 6 using the new CINITY HFR cinema projection system developed by Christie for Huaxia Film Distribution. The movie comes from director Ang Lee, who produced the film using 4K, 3D, and 120fps high frame rate technology. Developed in partnership with Christie, Huaxia Film Distribution, and GDC Technology Limited, the CINITY Cinema System utilizes two Christie CP4450-RGB HFR projectors with laser optical technology. For the premiere of Gemini Man, the CINITY system will provide 3D projection in 4K resolution at 120fps for each eye with a brightness of up to 28-foot lamberts. "We're proud to be presenting Ang Lee's incredible film to the premiere audience in 4K resolution, 3D, and at 120 frames a second (fps) using the CINITY system with Christie RealLaser technology – a bold specification that exceeds all DCI-compliant presentation systems," says Kyle Davies, President of Domestic Distribution for Paramount Pictures. "We are excited by this new technology and look forward to its rollout in theatres worldwide." Unlike traditional Hollywood films, which are shot at a frame rate of 24fps, Gemini Man was shot at a High Frame Rate of 120fps. This technique is used to create a sense of "hyper-clarity and realism." Gemini Man is now the second 120fps HFR film directed by Ang Lee, following 2016's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. Gemini Man will be available to watch in a variety of configurations via current theater projectors, including 2D 4K 24fps through 3D 2K 60fps, as well as 3D 2K 120fps for Dolby Cinema. And beyond the TCL Chinese Theatre premiere, the movie's 3D 4K 120fps version will also be screened at select locations in Asia. "Since working with Ang Lee and having created an HFR preview shown at NAB and IBC in 2016, we have demonstrated to the world that Christie is the only projector manufacturer capable of showing 4K, 3D and 120 fps per eye on a giant cinema screen," says Brian Claypool, vice president, Product Management at Christie. "Our partnership with Huaxia Film to develop and promote premium format movies, has led us to helping to bring Ang Lee's vision to life with his latest film, and the results are simply spectacular. It is exciting to be leading the way in this field and helping to deliver exciting new experiences to audiences." Source: ChristiePosted Thu Oct 3, 2019 at 01:35 PM PDT by: -
JOKER 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The Clown Prince of Crime is heading to 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray.[/teaser] Warner Bros. is prepping Joker for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live via Amazon. Director Todd Phillips' Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham's fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night…but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty character study. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for Joker linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 3, 2019 at 10:55 AM PDT by: -
Rumor Mill: Easy Rider (1969) headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in December 2019Easy Rider (1969) is rumored to have a release date of December 2, 2019 in the UK, and we have an Amazon UK link for the pre-order. One can expect an official announcement shortly from Sony with more details. If they maintain a similar release date structure in the U.S. you can expect to see it before Christmas, possibly even as early as December 3rd. The classic adventure film is directed by Dennis Hopper and stars Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and a little known actor, Jack Nicholson. You can find the latest specs for Easy Rider from our 4K release schedule where it is currently listed under Dec 2, 2019. Order the 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 2, 2019 at 01:52 PM PDT by: -
New TiVo Edge Includes 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos Playback Support[teaser]The company's latest media device has been revealed.[/teaser] TiVo has announced the launch of its newest set-top box, the TiVo Edge. In addition, the company also revealed its new video network, dubbed TiVo+. "Today people face confusion and overwhelming choice when it comes to home entertainment - US households have an average of 7.2 entertainment subscriptions, and that’s growing all the time," said Dave Shull, president and CEO, TiVo. "Everyone at TiVo is passionate about helping viewers make sense of that sea of options by bringing all their entertainment together in one place. TiVo+ and TiVo EDGE will make it easier for viewers to find and enjoy watching what they love across live TV, DVR and online streaming services." The TiVo Edge incorporates DVR, streaming, and live TV playback capabilities in one device. The antenna model is designed to pair with a separate digital antenna to receive free OTA broadcasts, and features a 2 TB hard drive (up to 300 HD hours) and four tuners. Meanwhile, the cable model is designed to pair with a user's existing cable subscription, and features a 2 TB hard drive (up to 300 HD hours) and six tuners. In addition, both models offer support for a variety of streaming apps, including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube, HBO Go, VUDU, and more. Likewise, the device includes 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos playback capabilities through supported services. The TiVo Edge for Antenna is now available for $349.99. The device requires a service plan which is available for a monthly cost of $6.99, an annual cost of $69.99, or a one-time All-In-Plan cost of $249.99. The TiVo Edge for Cable is now available for $399.99. The device also requires a service plan which is available for a monthly cost of $14.99, an annual cost of $149.99, or a one-time All-In-Plan cost of $549.99. And beyond its new set-top boxes, TiVo announced its new TiVo+ service as well. The live streaming platform is set to launch on TiVo devices in the coming weeks, and will offer a curated selection of free entertainment channels, including TMZ, Outside TV+, PowerNation, FailArmy, Unsolved Mysteries, Hell's Kitchen/Kitchen Nightmares, Food52, Ameba, and more. Source: TiVoPosted Wed Oct 2, 2019 at 01:25 PM PDT by:
