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Pioneer Announces HTP-076 Home Theater Package[teaser]The new home-theater-in-a-box package includes a complete 5.1 system.[/teaser] Pioneer has announced the launch of its new HTP-076 Home Theater Package. Designed to offer an affordable entry-level surround sound solution, the package features a 5.1-channel AV receiver, speakers, and a subwoofer. "Setting up a home theater can be a confusing and intimidating process with many consumers not knowing where to start," said Don Milks, Director of Marketing & Product Localization for Onkyo & Pioneer USA. "Our complete home theater package is an ideal, all-in-one starting point for folks who want to enjoy a tremendous home theater experience without breaking the bank." The HTP-076 package includes a Pioneer VSX-326 5.1-channel AV receiver rated for 80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, 2ch Driven FTC). Under the hood, the receiver features a Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) and 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4438 (AKM). Video pass-through with 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2 compatibility is integrated as well. In addition to the receiver, the package also includes two front bookshelf speakers, a center bookshelf speaker, two surround bookshelf speakers, and a subwoofer -- offering a complete 5.1 surround sound configuration. And though the system does not include upfiring or height speakers, the receiver is capable of simulating overhead audio using Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer or DTS Virtual:X technology. Likewise, the receiver is also capable of supporting a true 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio setup through the addition of upfiring or ceiling speakers (sold separately). The Pioneer HTP-076 Home Theater Package will be available soon for an MSRP of $499. Source: PioneerPosted Thu Apr 11, 2019 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Kino May 2019 Titles[teaser]Kino's May 2019 Blu-ray releases are now available for pre-order.[/teaser] New details have been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Kino, including films from directors like Jim Jarmusch, Oliver Stone, Roman Polanski, Curtis Hanson, Peter Yates, Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, and more. Here's a rundown of Kino's new lineup of Blu-rays set to arrive throughout May under the company's various labels: May 7 Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers starring Bill Murray, Julie Delpy, and Heather Simms. Supplements will include: "Girl on the Bus" Extended Scene Start to Finish: Outtakes Farmhouse Featurette Theatrical Trailer Basil Dearden's The Man Who Haunted Himself starring Roger Moore, Hildegard Neil, Alastair Mackenzie, Kevork Malikyan, and Thorley Walters. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary with star Roger Moore and uncredited writer/producer Bryan Forbes moderated by journalist Jonathan Sothcott Masters of Horror Joe Dante and Stuart Gordon on "The Man Who Haunted Himself" Theatrical Trailer Michael Winner's The Nightcomers starring Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, and Harry Andrews. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director Michael Winner Introduction by Michael Winner NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger Theatrical Teaser & Trailer Tony Richardson's A Delicate Balance starring Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield, and Lee Remick. Supplements will include: Interview with Edward Albee Interview with cinematographer David Watkin Interview with Edie Landau "Ely Landau": In Front of the Camera," a promotional film for the American Film Theatre Gallery of trailers for the American Film Theatre Tim Kirk's Sex Madness Revealed starring Patton Oswalt, Rob Zabrecky, and Patrick Cooper. Supplements will include: Audio commentary by director Tim Kirk and co-writer Patrick Cooper Sex Madness: The Original (1938, 59 min.) Other Side with Zabrecky (2019, 6 Min.), a short séance featuring Rob Zabrecky Theatrical Trailer Theatrical Trailer of Director's Commentary: Terror of Frankenstein Joshua Michael Stern's Swing Vote starring Kevin Costner, Paula Patton, and Kelsey Grammer. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Director Joshua Michael Stern 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 May 14 Richard Franklin''s Link starring Terence Stamp, Elisabeth Shue, Steven Finch, David O'Hara, Richard Garnett, and Joe Belcher. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin and Film Critic Jarret Gahan Deleted workprint scenes in SD Audio interview with director Richard Franklin Jerry Goldsmith demo of the LINK theme Curtis Hanson's The Bedroom Window starring Steve Guttenberg and Elizabeth McGovern. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Critic Peter Tonguette Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 21 Peter Yates' Robbery starring Stanley Baker, Joanna Pettet, James Booth, Frank Finlay, and Barry Foster. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton Trailer Roman Polanski's Bitter Moon starring Peter Coyote, Hugh Grant, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Victor Banerjee. Supplements will include: NEW Interview with star Peter Coyote NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth Theatrical Trailer Alf Kjellin's Midas Run starring Fred Astaire, Richard Crenna, and Anne Heywood. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historians Lee Gambin and Emma Westwood Trailer Jack Couffer's Ring of Bright Water starring Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey, Jameson Clark, and Helena Gloag. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin Theatrical Trailer Oliver Stone's Nixon: Special Edition starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris, and Bob Hoskins. The release will feature both the original 191-minute theatrical cut and the extended 212-minute director's cut. Supplements will include: Two Audio Commentaries with Director Oliver Stone (Director's Cut) Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jim Hemphill (Theatrical Cut) Deleted Scenes Introduced by Oliver Stone (58:16) Beyond Nixon Documentary (35:19) Charlie Rose Interviews Oliver Stone (55:09) Making-of Featurette Theatrical Trailer Roger Corman's Von Richthofen and Brown starring John Phillip Law, Don Stroud, Barry Primus, Corin Redgrave, and Hurd Hatfield. Supplements will include: Chivalry in Warfare: Corman, Von Richthofen and Brown Theatrical Trailer Jean-Luc Godard's The Image Book starring Jean-Luc Godard, Dimitri Basil, and Buster Keaton. Supplements will include: Interview with producer and DP Fabrice Aragno Conversation with researcher/critic Nicole Brenez at the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam (94 minutes) Booklet essay by James Quandt, programmer for the TIFF Cinematheque Trailers RKO Classic Adventures Collection with The Painted Desert (1931), The Pay-Off (1930), and The Silver Horde (1930) starring William Boyd, Helen Twelvetrees, Clark Gable, Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor, Evelyn Brent, Joel McCrea, and Jean Arthur. Supplements have not been detailed. RKO Classic Romances Collection with Millie (1931), Kept Husbands (1931), The Lady Refuses (1931), The Woman Between (1931), and Sin Takes a Holiday (1930) starring Helen Twelvetrees, Clara Kimball Young, Betty Compson, Lili Damita, and Constance Bennett. Supplements have not been detailed. 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 May 28 Michael Gordon's Portrait in Black starring Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn, and Sandra Dee. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historians Lee Gambin and Emma Westwood Theatrical Trailer David Lowell Rich's Madame X starring Lana Turner, John Forsythe, and Burgess Meredith. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Lee Gambin and Emma Westwood Theatrical Trailer Kevin Connor's Arabian Adventure starring Milo O'Shea, Peter Cushing, Capucine, and Mickey Rooney. Supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary by director Kevin Connor Theatrical Trailer Jacques Rivette's The Nun starring Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, and Micheline Presle. Supplements will include: Audio commentary by film critic Nick Pinkerton Booklet essay by Dennis Lim, director of programming at the Film Society of Lincoln Center Suzanne Simonin, La Scandaleuse - a new making-of documentary (29 minutes) Trailer Reversible Artwork Van Neistat's A Space Program starring Nick Doyle, Chris Beeston, and Mary Eannarino. Supplements will include: Theatrical cut of the feature (69 minutes) 7 short lms by Tom Sachs and Van Neistat (100+ minutes) Feature audio commentary by Tom Sachs and director Van Neistat Trailer 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 indexed throughout May.Posted Wed Apr 10, 2019 at 09:45 PM PDT by: -
YouTube TV Increases Monthly Subscription Price to $50[teaser]The live TV streaming service has increased its price.[/teaser] YouTube has announced a $10 price hike for its YouTube TV streaming service, bringing the new monthly cost to $49.99. In addition, the company has also added a few new channels from Discovery Networks. The $49.99 per month price is now in effect for new members. Likewise, the new pricing will go into effect for existing members in their billing cycle after May 13. Meanwhile, customers who are billed for the service through Apple will be charged $54.99 per month. YouTube TV initially launched with a subscription fee of $34.99 per month before raising its price to $39.99 per month in March of last year. The service offers access to more than 70 live streaming channels, regional sports networks, and cable stations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, ESPN, Fox News, MSNBC, USA, Syfy, FX, Disney Channel, Sprout, E!, Bravo, TNT, Adult Swim, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, and more. Recently added channels include Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, and MotorTrend. In addition, the platform will be adding the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network later this year. Likewise, customers can opt to add premium networks like Showtime, Starz, and EPIX for an additional fee. YouTube TV offers support for 3 concurrent streams and 6 accounts per household with unique recommendations and unlimited cloud DVR storage. The app is currently available on computers, Apple TV (4th generation), Apple TV 4K, Roku products, Android and iOS mobile devices, Google Chromecast, NVIDIA SHIELD, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and select smart TV models from Sony, LG, Samsung, VIZIO, Hisense, and Sharp. Source: YouTube BlogPosted Wed Apr 10, 2019 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
Marvel Developing HAWKEYE Series Starring Jeremy Renner for Disney+[teaser]The Marvel superhero is reportedly getting his own streaming show.[/teaser] According to a report by Variety, Disney and Marvel are developing a new limited series for Disney+ focused on the character of Hawkeye from The Avengers films. Jeremy Renner is attached to reprise his role as Clint Barton/Hawkeye for the project. The character first made his MCU debut via a cameo appearance in Thor before going on to appear in The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. Though full plot details have not been announced yet, Variety's sources indicate that the show will feature Barton passing the Hawkeye mantle down to a younger hero named Kate Bishop. Beyond Hawkeye, Marvel Studios is also bringing a limited series focused on Tom Hiddleston's Loki to Disney+. Likewise, additional miniseries featuring Falcon and Winter Solider, and Scarlet Witch are also reportedly in development for the upcoming streaming service. Meanwhile, outside of Marvel properties, other shows currently in the works for Disney+ include a Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series starring Diego Luna, a second Star Wars live-action show titled The Mandalorian, a Monsters, Inc. show titled Monsters at Work, and a new High School Musical show. Likewise, the service will be home to several original movies and is also expected to house Disney's complete vault of catalog films. Pricing and an exact release date for Disney+ have not been confirmed yet, but the service is scheduled to launch later this year with a rumored monthly subscription cost of around $6 to $8. More details are set to be revealed on April 11 during a Disney investor presentation. Source: VarietyPosted Wed Apr 10, 2019 at 01:40 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Reveals Pricing for 2019 QLED TV and Sound Bar Lineup[teaser]The company's 2019 AV products are hitting stores now.[/teaser] Samsung has announced pricing for its full 2019 TV and sound bar lineup. The collection is led by the Q900 8K QLED TV, Q90 4K QLED TV, Q80 4K QLED TV, Q70 4K QLED TV, Q60 4K QLED TV, The Frame Lifestyle 4K TV, and Q Series Sound Bars. "Our 2019 QLED line is designed for users who want the best combination of picture quality, smart TV capabilities and design," said Andrew Sivori, VP, TV Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. "This year's lineup represents our largest screen size offering ever. It brings together innovative feature enhancements and exciting content and service partnerships to deliver a truly groundbreaking viewing experience and unprecedented value." Check out the video below for a detailed breakdown of Samsung's 2019 lineup! Samsung's 2019 4K QLED TVs feature the company's proprietary Quantum Processor, quantum dot tech with 100% color volume support, and HDR10/HDR10+ playback. In addition, the Q80 and Q90 series also include "Ultra Viewing Angle" technology to minimize glare, improve color, and provide a better picture from off-angle viewing positions. Likewise, the Q70, Q80, and Q90 TVs offer Direct Full Array local dimming for superior black levels. Meanwhile, the flagship Q900 8K QLED TV features a native 7,680 x 4,320 resolution 8K panel, along with quantum dot tech and Direct Full Array Elite local dimming to provide DCI-P3 WCG support, 100% Color Volume, and superior contrast. In addition, the TV includes AI-powered 8K Upscaling technology and Samsung's 8K Quantum Processor to upscale lower resolution content from any source to near 8K quality. Likewise, the set supports HDR10 and HDR10+ playback with industry-leading 4,000 nit peak brightness capabilities in Dynamic Mode and around 2,000 nits in Movie Mode (on the 85-inch model). Smart TV functions with Universal Guide, Bixby, Ambient Mode, a Far Field Voice capable OneRemote, and future support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are also integrated. Finally, Samsung's 2019 QLED lineup will include access to the iTunes Movies and TV Shows app as well. Here's a full rundown of pricing for Samsung's 2019 TV and Sound Bar lineup: Q900 QLED 8K TV 65”: $4,999.99 75”: $6,999.99 82”: $9,999.99 85”: $14,999.99 Q90 QLED 4K TV 65”: $3,499.99 75”: $4,999.99 82”: $6,499.99 Q80 QLED 4K TV 55”: $1,999.99 65”: $2,799.99 75”: $3,999.99 Q70 QLED 4K TV 49”: $1,249.99 55”: $1,499.99 65”: $2,199.99 75”: $3,299.99 82”: $4,499.99 Q60 QLED 4K TV 43”: $799.99 49”: $999.99 55”: $1,199.99 65”: $1,799.99 75”: $2,999.99 82”: $3,799.99 The Frame 4K TV (2019) 43”: $1,299.99 49”: $1,699.99 55”: $1,999.99 65”: $2,799.99 RU8000 4K UHD TV 49”: $799.99 55”: $999.99 65”: $1,399.99 75”: $2,199.99 82”: $3,199.99 RU7300 4K UHD TV 55”: $699.99 65”: $999.99 RU7100 4K UHD TV 43”: $429.99 50”: $499.99 55”: $599.99 58”: $649.99 65”: $899.99 75”: $1,599.99 Q Series Sound Bars Q90: $1,699.99 Q80: $1,199.99 Q70: $799.99 Q60: $499.99 R Series Sound Bars R660: $399.99 R550: $279.99 R450: $199.99 Source: Samsung, Samsung (YouTube)Posted Wed Apr 10, 2019 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
Simba's Journey Begins Again in New Trailer for THE LION KING[teaser]The circle of life will continue in July.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Disney has released the first full trailer for its upcoming remake of The Lion King, offering viewers a closer look at the movie's photorealistic CG talking animals. The film is a remake of the original animated classic from 1994, and is set to premiere in theaters on July 19, 2019. From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau's all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Check out the official trailer below! The cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Billy Eichner as Timon, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, and John Oliver as Zazu. The film is the latest in a series of recent live-action and realistic CG adaptations based on classic Disney animated films, including Maleficent, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, and Dumbo. Other live-action Disney re-imaginings in the works include Aladdin from director Guy Ritchie and Mulan from Niki Caro. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Wed Apr 10, 2019 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
John Goodman & Billy Crystal Return for MONSTERS, INC. Streaming Series on Disney+[teaser]Mike and Sulley are heading to Disney's new streaming service.[/teaser] As detailed by The Hollywood Reporter, Disney has officially announced a new Monsters, Inc. spin-off show for its upcoming Disney+ streaming platform. The series, dubbed Monsters at Work, is set to premiere in 2020. Stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman are both returning to voice lovable monsters Mike and Sulley respectively. The characters debuted in 2001's Monsters, Inc. and then appeared again in the 2013 prequel Monsters University. Other returning cast members from previous entries in the franchise will include John Ratzenberger as Yeti, Jennifer Tilly as Celia, and Bob Peterson as Roz. Meanwhile, the show will also be home to new characters voiced by Ben Feldman, Kelly Marie Tran, Henry Winkler, Aisha Tyler, Lucas Neff, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Stanton. The series will take place six months after the events of Monsters, Inc. and will focus on a monster mechanic named Tylor Tuskmon (Ben Feldman) who dreams about working with Mike and Sulley on the Laugh Floor. Disney Television Animation will produce the series along with Ferrell Barron. Meanwhile, Bobs Gannaway serves as executive producer. Beyond Monsters at Work, other original streaming titles currently in development for Disney+ include a Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series starring Diego Luna, a second Star Wars live-action show titled The Mandalorian, a Marvel series focused on Tom Hiddleston's Loki, and a new High School Musical show. Likewise, the service will be home to several original movies and is also expected to house Disney's complete vault of catalog films. Pricing and an exact release date for Disney+ have not been confirmed yet, but the service is scheduled to launch later this year with a rumored monthly subscription cost of around $6 to $8. More details are set to be revealed on April 11 during a Disney investor presentation. Source: The Hollywood ReporterPosted Tue Apr 9, 2019 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
Epson Launches New Home Cinema 5050UB and 5050UBe 4K PRO-UHD Projectors[teaser]The company's latest 4K HDR projector models have been detailed.[/teaser] Epson has announced the release of its newest 4K Home Cinema projectors. The 5050UB ($2,999) and 5050UBe ($3,299) are both now available via Epson and select online retailers. "The new Epson Home Cinema 5050UB and 5050UBe projectors are worthy successors to our highly-acclaimed Home Cinema 5040UB and 5040UBe," said Rodrigo Catalan, senior product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "By retaining the outstanding black performance from the previous generation and adding our latest 4K PRO-UHD2 resolution enhancement technology, we've raised the bar again with the new Home Cinema solutions to deliver top contenders for the best DIY home theater projectors available today." Powered by Epson's 4K PRO-UHD tech, both models feature a true 3-Chip, 3LCD design for enhanced color and brightness, and a Pixel-Shift Processor to control three individual high-definition LCD chips, allowing each projector to shift each pixel diagonally, doubling Full HD resolution. In addition, both units are rated for 2,600 lumens of color and white brightness and a dynamic contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1 using Epson's UltraBlack Technology. HDR10 capabilities with 24Hz and 60Hz playback are offered as well, along with HLG, SDR, and 3D playback. Likewise, full 10-bit and partial 12-bit color output and 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage (in Digital Cinema Mode) are also supported. Check out the graph below for a detailed breakdown of the projectors' signal support: Meanwhile, when it comes to optics, both models incorporate Epson's proprietary 15-element glass projection lens designed for zero-light-leakage. Likewise, the 3-Axis Motorized Lens allows users to shift the lens up to 96 percent up or down on the vertical axis and up to 47 percent left or right on the horizontal axis. Finally, the 5050UBe model also provides a WirelessHD option via an included Epson WirelessHD transmitter with 4 HMDI input, enabling wireless transmission of 4K content at up to 30 fps. Both projectors include a two-year limited warranty, along with toll-free access to Epson’s PrivateLine priority support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra CareSM Home Service. Source: EpsonPosted Tue Apr 9, 2019 at 04:30 AM PDT by: -
Audio Research Releases Special Edition CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC Models[teaser]Updated versions of the premium audio components are now available.[/teaser] Audio Research has announced the release of Special Edition updates for its CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC. The new components feature refreshed faceplates and are set to start shipping this week. Boasting tweaked aesthetics, the Special Edition CD6 and CD9 include new faceplates designed to complement ARC's Foundation and Reference-series components. Coupled with matching buttons, illumination, and black plexiglass displays, the refreshed faceplates bring the CD6 and CD9 more in line with the visual style of the company's latest components. Both units combine a super high-resolution compact disc player and a digital-to-analog converter in one device. In addition, both models incorporate a V3.0 USB audio card with support for macOS, Windows 10, and Linux-based systems compatible with ALSA devices, enabling streaming playback from products like Aurender or Roon's Nucleus. When it comes to digital inputs, the new CD6SE will include one TOSlink input and one AES/EBU input, as opposed to the original CD6's two TOSlink inputs. Meanwhile, the new REF CD9SE will feature the same input selection as the original REF CD9. Here's a full rundown of key specs for both models per Audio Research: PCM Sample rates up to 192kHz 16, 24 and 32Bit depths supported MacOS sample rates to 192kHz · SPDIF (RCA), TOSlink, AES/EBU (XLR) and USB 2.0 digital audio inputs AES/EBU (XLR) and SPDIF (BNC) digital audio outputs MacOS, Windows, Linux compatibility for USB 2.0 digital audio input The CD6SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $10,000 and the REFCD9SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $15,000. Options for natural silver or black anodized front panels and handles are available for both units. Source: Audio ResearchPosted Tue Apr 9, 2019 at 03:50 AM PDT by: -
Red Carpet Home Cinema Lets You Rent First-Run Movies... for $3,000[teaser]The luxury movie rental service allows wealthy customers to watch new films at home.[/teaser] Looking for a way to watch new theatrical movie releases without having to leave the comfort of your own living room? Well, Red Carpet Home Cinema might be just what you're looking for... if you happen to have deep enough pockets. The new digital movie rental service is geared exclusively toward the luxury market, allowing affluent customers to rent select first-run movies still playing in theaters for about $1,500 to $3,000 a piece. Each rental is good for two viewings within a 36-hour time period. In addition, the service requires a $15,000 proprietary in-home media server to play the rentals. Studios currently offering support for the platform include Warner Bros., Paramount, Lionsgate, Annapurna, 20th Century Fox, and Fox Searchlight. Upcoming titles will include movies like Hellboy, Rocketman, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters as soon as they premiere in theaters. Though the company does plan to expand to more cities, Red Carpet Home Cinema is currently only available in New York and LA. Likewise, the service is only open to a select number of customers and requires an application process with specific criteria, including a credit card with a minumim limit of $50,000. Interested parties can CLICK HERE to inquiry about signing up. A VIP Concierge will then follow-up with more details on pricing and installation. As one might expect based on the decidedly high cost, the company is not aiming to disrupt the film market. Instead, founders Fred Rosen and Dan Fellman are interested in kindling a premium, niche offering that does not require a large user base to succeed. Speaking to the New York Times, the pair revealed that the service has the potential to reach $300 million in annual revenue with less than 4,000 customers. Red Carpet Home Cinema's website makes no mention of the exact video resolution or audio formats used for its rentals -- but at as much as $3,000 a pop, we sure hope it includes 4K HDR and immersive audio support. Sources: Red Carpet Home Cinema, The New York Times, EngadgetPosted Mon Apr 8, 2019 at 03:00 PM PDT by:
