-
AT&T and WarnerMedia's New Streaming Service Expected to Cost $16 to $17 Per Month[teaser]New details have emerged about the upcoming streaming platform.[/teaser] According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, WarnerMedia and its parent company, AT&T, are anticipating a $16 to $17 monthly fee for their new streaming service. Though an exact release date has not been announced yet, a beta version of the platform is set to launch later this year and a full version is expected to be available by March 2020. The currently untitled streaming service will reportedly include access to HBO and Cinemax, along with an extensive library of additional Warner Bros. movies and TV shows. Likewise, the platform is also expected to add original programming in the future. WarnerMedia already offers a standalone HBO subscription streaming option, called HBO Now, for $15 per month, so the proposed $16 to $17 monthly price for the expanded service looks like it could serve as an enticing upgrade for existing customers. In addition, the company is also mulling over the possibility of introducing a cheaper ad-supported tier in 2020. Meanwhile, Disney and Apple are also gearing up to launch their own rival streaming services, dubbed Disney+ and Apple TV+ respectively, later this year. Disney+ is set to cost just $7 per month while Apple has yet to confirm pricing for its platform. Upcoming original shows for Disney+ will include several series based on Marvel and Star Wars characters, while the Apple TV+ lineup is set to include programming from several high profile filmmakers and stars like Steven Spielberg, J. J. Abrams, Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, Kumail Nanjiania, and more. Sources: The Wall Street Journal via The Verge, EngadgetPosted Fri Jun 7, 2019 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
VIZIO Announces Two-Day Father's Day Sale on New Quantum 4K HDR TVs[teaser]The company's newest TV models will be on sale for a limited time.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced a special two-day Father's Day promotion on its new P-Series Quantum X, P-Series Quantum, and M-Series Quantum displays, offering up to $200 off their MSRPs. The sale will run from June 7 to June 9 at select retailers. Here's a full rundown of the sale prices per VIZIO: CLICK HERE for our full review! P-Series Quantum P659 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($1,399.99 MSRP): $1,349.99, $50 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, All retailers) P-Series Quantum P759 75-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,499.99 MSRP): $2,299.99, $200 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, All retailers) P-Series Quantum X PX65 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,199.99 MSRP): $2,099.99, $100 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, VIZIO) P-Series Quantum X PX65 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,099.99 MSRP): $1,999.99, $100 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Sam's Club, Costco) M-Series Quantum M507 50-inch 4K HDR TV ($549.99 MSRP): $529.99, $20 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, VIZIO) M-Series Quantum M507 50-inch 4K HDR TV ($529.99 MSRP): $509.99, $20 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Sam's Club, Costco) M-Series Quantum M557 55-inch 4K HDR TV ($589.99 MSRP): $549.99, $40 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Sam's Club, Costco) M-Series Quantum M558 55-inch 4K HDR TV ($799.99 MSRP): $749.99, $50 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, All retailers) M-Series Quantum M657 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($789.99 MSRP): $749.99, $40 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, Sam's Club, Costco) M-Series Quantum M658 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($999.99 MSRP): $949.99, $50 off MSRP! (6/7/19 - 6/9/19, All retailers)Posted Thu Jun 6, 2019 at 01:15 PM PDT by: -
BREAKTHROUGH Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The inspirational drama based on a true story is planned for both formats in July. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox says Breakthrough will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on July 16. Breakthrough is based on the inspirational true story of one mother's unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith's adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John's recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith's own book, Breakthrough is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle. The releases will include a lossless 7.1 soundtrack and supplements include: A Tapestry of Miracles: Making Breakthrough "Carry My Soul" Phil Wickham Deleted Scene, and Optional Audio Commentary by DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson Trapped in Icy Waters Audio Commentary by DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson Gallery You can find the latest specs for Breakthrough linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under July 16. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jun 6, 2019 at 11:21 AM PDT by: -
Klipsch Details New Sound Bar Models[teaser]Two new sound bar models have been revealed.[/teaser] Klipsch has announced the latest additions to its lineup of home audio products. The new collection includes the BAR 48 and BAR 40 sound bars. The BAR 48 is a 3.1 sound bar system with a dedicated center channel and a wireless 8-inch subwoofer. In addition, the device offers support for built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, and DTS-HD surround sound processing. Designed with a slim profile for easy placement, the sound bar measures 48-inches long and 2.8-inches tall. Likewise, the unit can also be wall-mounted. Bluetooth connectivity and a remote control are included as well. And for users who want a true 5.1 experience, the BAR 48 can be paired with optional SURROUND 3 satellite speakers as well. The BAR 48 is now available for an MSRP of $499, and the SURROUND 3 speakers are available for an MSRP of $249 for a pair. Here's a rundown of key specs for the BAR 48 per Klipsch: SPEAKER SYSTEM - 48" 3.1 soundbar with 8" wireless subwoofer MAX ACOUSTIC OUTPUT - 103 dB HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS - (3) 1" (25.4mm) soft dome tweeters mated to Tractrix® horn MIDRANGE - (4) 3" (76.2mm) oval fiber composite cone woofers SUBWOOFER- 8" (203.2mm) ported subwoofer ENCLOSURE TYPE - Bar: Wood (Sealed), Subwoofer: Wood SYSTEM POWER - 440W FREQUENCY RESPONSE - TBD INPUTS - HDMI-ARC, Bluetooth®, 3.5mm Analog, Optical Digital OUTPUTS - HDMI-ARC, Subwoofer Output DIMENSIONS (BAR) - 47 11/16” (121.1cm) W x 2 7/8” (7.3cm) H x 3 3/8 (8.6cm) D DIMENSIONS (SUBWOOFER) - 11 7/8” (30.2cm) W x 16 1/8” (41cm) H x 16 1/8” (41cm) D FINISH - Black VOLTAGE - 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply Meanwhile, the BAR 40 is a 2.1 sound bar system with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer. In addition, the device features a built-in Dolby Audio decoding and virtual surround sound modes. The unit measures 40-inches long and 2.8-inches tall. Bluetooth connectivity and a remote control are included as well. The BAR 40 is now available for an MSRP of $299. Here's a rundown of key specs for the BAR 40 per Klipsch: SPEAKER SYSTEM - 40” 2.1 soundbar with 6.5” wireless subwoofer MAX ACOUSTIC OUTPUT - 93 dB HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS - (2) 3/4” (19mm) soft dome tweeters mated to Tractrix® horn MIDRANGE - (2) 3” (76.2mm) oval fiber composite cone woofers SUBWOOFER - 6 1/2” (165.1mm) ported subwoofer ENCLOSURE TYPE - Bar: Wood (Sealed), Subwoofer: Wood SYSTEM POWER - TBD FREQUENCY RESPONSE - TBD INPUTS - HDMI-ARC, Bluetooth®, 3.5mm Analog, Optical Digital OUTPUTS - HDMI-ARC, Subwoofer Output DIMENSIONS (BAR) - 39 15/16” (101.4cm) W x 2 7/8” (7.3cm) H x 3 3/8 (8.6cm) D DIMENSIONS (SUBWOOFER) - 9 1/2” (24.1cm) W x 14 1/8” (35.9cm) H x 9 1/2” (24.1cm) D FINISH - Black VOLTAGE - 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply Source: KlipschPosted Wed Jun 5, 2019 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Value Electronics Announces 2019 TV Shootout Event[teaser]The annual TV competition will be held later this month in NYC.[/teaser] Value Electronics has announced details for its 2019 TV Shootout. The event will be held at 9am on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC as part of the CE Week tradeshow. The competition will place several flagship displays side-by-side as test patterns and real content are used to judge various picture quality attributes, including contrast, color fidelity, color saturation, and motion resolution. A panel of professional video colorists, finishers, TV reviewers, and video scientists will then vote on all of the categories to select 2019's "King of TV." Here's a rundown of the display models set to be included in this year's event: LG OLED65C9PUA OLED TV Samsung QN65Q90R LCD/LED TV Sony XBR-65A9G OLED TV Sony XBR-65Z9F LCD/LED TV (Image from the 2018 TV Shootout) The 2019 competition will mark the event's 15th year and will be webcast live. TVs used in the competition will be taken randomly from Value Electronics' inventory and no manufacturer supplied samples will be used. The TV Shootout will also use switching, distribution, HDMI cables, and test equipment supplied by AVProStore and Metra Home Theater. Scott Wilkinson will moderate the event, and the tests will be presented by Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation and Kevin Miller of ISFTV. High-Def Digest will be on hand at CE Week to cover the competition, so make sure to check back with us for full details on the winners and results. Source: Value ElectronicsPosted Wed Jun 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
LG Launches Pre-Orders for First 8K OLED TV[teaser]The company's new 8K display is now available for pre-order in South Korea.[/teaser] LG has announced the launch of pre-sales for its OLED88Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV. Though official pricing has not been revealed, according to a report by Forbes, the pre-order cost will be around $29,999. The display is now rolling out to South Korea and will expand to more markets in North America and Europe in the third quarter of 2019. "Being the first to market with the world's first and largest 8K OLED TV shows our commitment to leading the ultra-premium TV segment and delivering the ultimate viewing experience," said Brian Kwon, president of the Mobile Communications and Home Entertainment companies at LG. "LG was a pioneer in bringing OLED to market and we will continue to introduce state-of-art TV technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in home entertainment." The OLED88Z9 features an 88-inch OLED panel with an 8K resolution (7,680 x 4,320) and over 33 million self-emitting pixels to deliver deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and infinite contrast. In addition, the display uses LG's second- generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 8K intelligent processor, enabling deep learning tech for video and audio optimization, along with advanced 8K upscaling and 6-step noise reduction. Likewise, the TV also offers support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR10. HDMI 2.1 connectivity is implemented as well, offering 8K playback at 60 frames per second, an automatic low latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR), and enhanced audio return channel (eARC). Finally, built-in support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control will also be included in select markets. Beyond the new 8K TV, LG also recently launched its 2019 4K OLED TV and 4K NanoCell TV lineups in the US, led by the flagship C9 OLED TV and SM9500 NanoCell TV. Source: LG, ForbesPosted Wed Jun 5, 2019 at 06:30 AM PDT by: -
GREMLINS Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Joe Dante's classic 1984 horror/comedy will be going 4K in October. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is working on Gremlins for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 1. Anyone who lived through the '80s experienced the magic of Gremlins. For everyone else, now is the time to see one of the decade's defining movies, a wildly original blend of comedy and horror. When Billy (Zach Galligan) receives an adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he's given three rules for its care. Inadvertently, he breaks the rules, and a resulting army of duplicate furballs wreaks havoc throughout the town in this endearing and enduring box-office hit. The 4K release will feature HDR (High Dynamic Range) and supplements will include: • Filmmakers’ Commentary with Director Joe Dante, Producer Michael Finnell and Special Effects Artist Chris Walas • Cast Commentary with Director Joe Dante, Zack Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Dick Miller, and Howie Mandel • Gremlins: Behind the Scenes Featurette • Additional Scenes with Commentary • Photo Gallery • Theatrical Trailers • Additional Scenes • Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent: Making Gremlins • Gremlins: The Gift of the Mogwai (motion comic) • The Last Gremlin (motion comic) • From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures • Hangin’ with Hoyt on the set of Gremlins You can find the latest specs for Gremlins - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 1. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 4, 2019 at 02:06 PM PDT by: -
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Available[teaser]The ultimate kaiju battle royale has just been listed for both formats at Amazon. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is preparing Godzilla: King of the Monsters for home video release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray later this year. Best Buy reportedly will also have a 4K SteelBook. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the cryptozoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient superspecies, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance. You can find the latest specs for Godzilla: King of the Monsters linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jun 4, 2019 at 10:09 AM PDT by: -
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The animated comedy sequel is already up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] Universal is preparing The Secret Life of Pets 2 for home video release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray later this year. The Secret Life of Pets 2 explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them, the families that love them and answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you're not at home? Terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) is coping with major life changes after Katie's marriage and the arrival of a toddler. Meanwhile, Gidget (Jenny Slate) tries to rescue Max's favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe (Lake Bell), who has discovered the joys of catnip. And Snowball (Kevin Hart) gets delusions of grandeur that he's a superhero after his owner starts dressing him in superhero pajamas. But when Daisy (Tiffany Haddish), a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball's help on a dangerous mission, he'll have to summon the courage to become the hero he's been pretending to be. Can Max, Snowball, Gidget and the rest of the gang find the inner courage to face their biggest fears? You can find the latest specs for The Secret Life of Pets 2 linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jun 4, 2019 at 09:48 AM PDT by: -
The Jangly Man Arrives in Terrifying New SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK Trailer[teaser]"The Jangly Man is coming."[/teaser] CBS Films has released a new full trailer for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The film is based on the children's horror book series of the same name, and is set to hit theaters on August 9. It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind...but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time—stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah’s terrifying home. Check out the official trailer below! Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark stars Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Austin Zajur, Gabriel Rush, and Dean Norris. The film is directed by André Øvredal (Trollhunter) and comes from a script written by Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, John August, Guillermo del Toro, Marcus Dunstan, and Patrick Melton. In addition, Guillermo del Toro also serves as a producer, along with Jason F. Brown, J. Miles Dale, Sean Daniel, and Elizabeth Grave. Meanwhile, Roberto Grande and Joshua Long are on board as executive producers. The original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book was written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. The book was first published in 1981 and was followed by More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in 1984 and Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones in 1991. Source: CBS Films (YouTube)Posted Mon Jun 3, 2019 at 02:55 PM PDT by:
