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DiCaprio & Pitt Star in First Trailer for Quentin Tarantino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD[teaser]The 9th film by Quentin Tarantino will hit theaters this July.[/teaser] Sony has released the first teaser trailer for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The movie stars Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age. Check out the official trailer below! In addition to Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie, the film also features Luke Perry, Timothy Olyphant, Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino, Tim Roth, Emile Hirsch, Damian Lewis, Damon Herriman, Kurt Russell, Margaret Qualley, Samantha Robinson, Bruce Dern, and James Marsden. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is set to premiere in theaters on July 26, 2019. The movie comes from Columbia Pictures, Heyday Films, and Bona Film Group. Sony Pictures Releasing will handle distribution. Quentin Tarantino, David Heyman, and Shannon McIntosh are all on board as producers. The film will be the 9th movie from writer/director Quentin Tarantino, following Resevoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill, Death Proof, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 20, 2019 at 06:30 AM PDT by: -
First STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 3 Trailer Teases a Summer Full of Fun & Monsters[teaser]Viewers can return to the Upside Down in July.[/teaser] Netflix has released the first official trailer for Stranger Things: Season 3. New episodes are set to hit the streaming platform on July 4, 2019. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, the new season will take place during the summer of 1985. The show comes from The Duffer Brothers and stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink. And beyond the returning cast, the season will also feature Maya Hawke as a new character named Robin. According to Netflix, Robin is "an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful. Bored with her mundane day job, she just wants a little excitement in her life... and gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a dark secret in Hawkins." Check out the official trailer below! Season three of Stranger Things will consist of eight episodes. The recently revealed episode titles will be: "Suzie, Do You Copy?," "The Mall Rats," "The Case of the Missing Lifeguard," "The Sauna Test," "The Source," "The Birthday," "The Bite," and "The Battle of Starcourt." Stranger Things seasons one and two are now available to stream through Netflix. In addition, both seasons are also available on Blu-ray (S1, S2) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (S1, S2). A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 20, 2019 at 05:35 AM PDT by: -
Mixcder Releases E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones[teaser]The company's latest headphones are now available.[/teaser] Mixcder has announced the launch of its E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones. The travel-friendly, foldable headphones use advanced ANC Chip v. 3 technology and provide up to 30 hours of battery life. "With the Mixcder E9's ANC Technology, you’ll step into your personal music zone at a flip of a switch," said David Wu, Founder, Mixcder. "Now you can enjoy your favorite songs with your exclusive ANC headphones. Immerse yourself in music, enjoying every nuance of your favorite song while also appreciating the peace of no external noises." The E9 Headphones feature 40mm drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz-20,000Hz and support for up to 94 decibels. Likewise, the device includes CSR Bluetooth capabilities and Active Noise Cancelation technology to block out ambient sound. In addition, the headphones have been designed with travel in mind, offering a light, foldable form factor with soft ear pads. A carrying case and an airplane adapter are also included in the package. Finally, battery life is rated for up to 30 hours of playtime in wireless mode or up to 3 days using ANC with a wired connection. Here's a full rundown of specs per Mixcder: Microphone Unit: Φ4.0*1.5mm Microphone Directivity: Omni-directional Speaker Diameter: Φ40mm Speaker Impedance: 32Ω S.P.L: 94dB THD: ＜3% Frequency Response: 20Hz-20，000Hz Bluetooth Version: 4.0 Bluetooth Distance: 33ft (outdoor)/ 49ft (indoor) Battery Type: Built-in 500mAh rechargeable lithium battery Charging Port: Micro USB 5V/1A Running Time (ANC OFF): About 30-hour talking /About 30-hour music playing Running Time (ANC ON): About 24-hour talking /About24-hour music playing Charging Time: About 2.5 hours Mixcder's E9 Headphones are now available for $69.99 via Amazon. Source: MixcderPosted Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 02:50 PM PDT by: -
13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Michael Bay's 2016 film is getting a 4K upgrade this summer. [/teaser] Paramount is preparing 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 11. Starring John Krasinski (“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), James Badge Dale (World War Z) and Pablo Schreiber (“Orange is the New Black”), 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi tells the incredible true story of six elite ex-military operators who fought to protect the CIA against overwhelming odds when terrorists attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound on September 11, 2012. The release is expected to have a Dolby Atmos (since the Blu-ray has one) and over an hour of bonus content including a behind-the-scenes look with the ex-military operators recounting the extraordinary detail involved in recreating the events from the attack, plus join the cast and crew as they highlight the filmmaking process and how director Michael Bay brought the film to life. You can find the latest specs for 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 11.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 02:02 PM PDT by: -
COLD PURSUIT Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Revenge is a dish best served by Liam Neeson when the chilly critically-acclaimed thriller hits home video this May. [/teaser] Lionsgate says Cold Pursuit will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 14. Featuring a wildly entertaining mix of dynamic action and dark humor, Cold Pursuit stars Liam Neeson as Nels Coxman, a snowplow driver whose quiet family life is upended after his son’s murder. Nels begins a vengeful hunt for Viking, the drug lord he holds responsible for the killing, eliminating Viking’s associates one by one. As Nels draws closer to Viking, his actions bring even more unexpected and violent consequences, as he proves that revenge is all in the execution. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include: • Deleted Scenes • Interview with Actor Liam Neeson • Interview with Director Hans Petter Moland • “Welcome to Kehoe: Behind the Scenes on Cold Pursuit” Featurette You can find the latest specs for Cold Pursuit linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under May 14.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 08:54 AM PDT by: -
Woody and Buzz Hit the Road in New TOY STORY 4 Trailer[teaser]Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the gang are heading back to theaters in June.[/teaser] Disney/Pixar has released a new trailer for Toy Story 4. The animated sequel will hit theaters on June 21, 2019. Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. Check out the official trailer below! Toy Story 4 stars Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog, Jodi Benson as Barbie, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Bonnie Hunt as Dolly, Jeff Garlin as Buttercup, Laurie Metcalf as Mrs. Davis, and Tony Hale as Forky. The film is directed by Josh Cooley (Riley’s First Date?) and features a story by John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich. Jonas Rivera (Inside Out, Up) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer of Inside Out) serve as producers. In addition, Randy Newman will return to compose the score. The original Toy Story was first released back in 1995. The movie was followed by Toy Story 2 in 1999, and Toy Story 3 in 2010. Meanwhile, beyond the Toy Story franchise, Disney recently released Ralph Breaks The Internet on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The movie serves as a sequel to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 06:45 AM PDT by: -
Apple Unveils New iPad Air and iPad mini Models[teaser]Two new 2019 iPad models have been announced.[/teaser] Apple has detailed the latest versions of its iPad Air and iPad mini. Both models will start hitting stores next week. "iPad continues to provide magical new experiences for a growing range of uses where it is the absolute best device, from playing games in augmented reality to note-taking and drawing with Apple Pencil, from streaming HD movies and editing 4K films to learning to develop apps with Swift Playgrounds," said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "Today the iPad family takes two big leaps forward with an all-new 10.5-inch iPad Air that brings high-end size, features and performance at a breakthrough price, and a major upgrade to the 7.9-inch iPad mini, which also brings Apple Pencil, Retina display and the A12 Bionic chip to the many customers that love its compact size." The new iPad Air features a 10.5-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 2224x1668 resolution (264 pixels per inch). Meanwhile, the iPad mini features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 2048x1536 (326 pixels per inch). In addition, both models support wide color (P3) and offer up to 500 nits of brightness. Under the hood, each device is powered by a A12 Bionic chip with 64‑bit architecture and Neural Engine, along with an Embedded M12 coprocessor. An 8MP rear camera and a 7MP front camera are integrated on both models as well, providing advanced photo capture, video recording, and AR (augmented reality) capabilities. Finally, the new iPad Air and iPad mini both support the Apple Pencil accessory as well. The iPad Air and iPad mini will be available with 64GB or 256GB of storage in silver, space gray, and gold color options. iPad Air models will start at $499 and iPad mini models will start at $399. Source: ApplePosted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 02:35 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Criterion June 2019 Titles[teaser]John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a trio of Ingmar Bergman films, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing War and Peace (1966), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, La vie de Jésus, L'humanité, Swing Time, and A Film Trilogy by Ingmar Bergman for Blu-ray throughout the month of June. A Film Trilogy by Ingmar Bergman (June 4) - In 1960, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman began work on three of his most powerful and representative films, eventually recognized as a trilogy. Already a figure of international acclaim for such masterpieces as The Seventh Seal and The Magician, Bergman turned his back on the expressionism of his fifties work to focus on a series of chamber dramas exploring belief and alienation in the modern age. Collaborating with the distinguished cinematographer Sven Nykvist, and eliciting searing performances from his refined cast of regulars—Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Gunnel Lindblom, Ingrid Thulin, and Max von Sydow among them—Bergman unleashed Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light, and The Silence in rapid succession, exposing moviegoers worldwide to a new level of intellectual and emotional intensity. Drawing on Bergman’s own upbringing and ongoing spiritual crises, the films of the trilogy examine the necessity of religion and question the promise of faith. On the Blu-ray: New 2K digital restorations of all three films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Introductions to the films by director Ingmar Bergman, recorded in 2003 (Blu-ray only) Observations on each film by film scholar Peter Cowie, recorded in 2003 Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie, a five-part documentary by Vilgot Sjöman made for Swedish television during the production of Winter Light Interview from 2012 with actor Harriet Andersson (Blu-ray only) Audio interview from 1962 with actor Gunnar Björnstrand (Blu-ray only) Illustrated audio interview with cinematographer Sven Nykvist, recorded in 1981 (Blu-ray only) Poster gallery Original U.S. theatrical trailers Alternate English-dubbed soundtracks On the Blu-ray: An essay by film scholar Catherine Wheatley and an excerpt from Bergman’s 1987 autobiography, The Magic Lantern Order the Blu-ray Swing Time (June 11) - In this irresistible musical, the legendary dancing duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are at the pinnacle of their art as a feckless gambler and the shrewd dancing instructor in whom he more than meets his match. Director George Stevens laces their romance with humor and clears the floor for the movie’s showstopping dance scenes, in which Astaire and Rogers take seemingly effortless flight in a virtuosic fusion of ballroom and tap styles. Buoyed by beloved songs by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern—including the Oscar-winning classic “The Way You Look Tonight”—Swing Time is an exuberant celebration of its stars’ chemistry, grace, and sheer joy in the act of performance. New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary from 1986 featuring John Mueller, author of Astaire Dancing: The Musical Films Archival interviews with performers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and choreographer Hermes Pan New interview with George Stevens Jr. In Full Swing, a new program on the film’s choreography and soundtrack featuring jazz and film critic Gary Giddins, dance critic Brian Seibert, and Dorothy Fields biographer Deborah Grace Winer New interview with film scholar Mia Mask on the “Bojangles of Harlem” number PLUS: An essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith Order the Blu-ray L'humanité (June 18) - The transcendent second feature by Bruno Dumont probes the wonder and horror of the human condition through the story of a profoundly alienated police detective (the indelibly sad-eyed Emmanuel Schotté, winner of an upset best actor prize at Cannes for his first film performance) who, while investigating the murder of a young girl, experiences jolting, epiphanous moments of emotional and physical connection. Demonstrating Dumont’s deftness with nonactors and relentlessly frank depiction of bodies and sexuality, L’humanité is at once an idiosyncratic police procedural and a provocative exploration of the tension between humankind’s capacity for compassion and our base, sometimes barbarous animal instincts. New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Bruno Dumont, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with Dumont Conversation between Dumont and critic Philippe Rouyer from 2014 Segment from the French television program Tendencesfeaturing actress Séverine Caneele Segment from a 1999 French television news program featuring Dumont Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by critic Nicholas Elliott Order the Blu-ray La vie de Jésus (June 18) - With his stunning debut feature, the risk-taking auteur Bruno Dumont immediately established his reputation as both a spiritual heir to Robert Bresson and an uncompromising iconoclast on the cutting edge of French cinema. Blending unflinching realism with moments of startling, light-filled beauty, La vie de Jésus finds unexpected philosophical richness in the quotidian, small-town existence of Freddy (nonprofessional David Douche in a revelatory, one-off performance), an aimless young man with epilepsy who, in his childlike simplicity, embodies both great tenderness and terrifying brutality. Leaving the film’s cryptic title tantalizingly open to interpretation, Dumont dares viewers to see the divine in a seemingly dead-end world. New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Bruno Dumont, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with Dumont Conversation between Dumont and critic Philippe Rouyer from 2014 Excerpts from two 1997 episodes of the French television program Le cercle de minuit Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by critic Nicholas Elliott Order the Blu-ray Hedwig and the Angry Inch (June 25) - With this trailblazing musical, writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell and composer-lyricist Stephen Trask brought their signature creation from stage to screen for a movie as unclassifiable as its protagonist. Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig (Mitchell) undergoes a traumatic personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an “internationally ignored” but divinely talented rock diva, characterized by Mitchell as a “beautiful gender of one.” The film tells Hedwig’s life story through her music, an eclectic collection of original punk anthems and power ballads by Trask, matching them with a freewheeling cinematic mosaic of music-video fantasies, animated interludes, and moments of bracing emotional realism. A hard-charging song cycle and a tender character study, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a tribute to the transcendent power of rock and roll. New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director John Cameron Mitchell and cinematographer Frank DeMarco, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary from 2001 featuring Mitchell and DeMarco New conversation between members of the cast and crew, including Mitchell, DeMarco, composer and lyricist Stephen Trask, hairstylist and makeup artist Michael Potter, animator Emily Hubley, actor Miriam Shor, and visual consultant Miguel Villalobos Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig (2003), an eighty-five-minute documentary tracing the development of the project from its beginnings in a New York club to its theatrical premiere at the Sundance Film Festival New conversation between Trask and rock critic David Fricke about the film’s soundtrack From the Archives, a new program exploring Hedwig’s production and legacy through its memorabilia Deleted scenes with commentary by Mitchell and DeMarco Trailer More! PLUS: An essay by Stephanie Zacharek, along with, for the Blu-ray edition, production photos by Potter and costume designer Arianne Phillips, illustrations by Hubley, and excerpts from two of the films inspirations, Plato’s Symposium and The Gospel of Thomas Order the Blu-ray War and Peace (1966) (June 25) - At the height of the Cold War, the Soviet film industry set out to prove it could outdo Hollywood with a production that would dazzle the world: a titanic, awe-inspiring adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic tome in which the fates of three souls—the blundering, good-hearted Pierre; the heroically tragic Prince Andrei; and the radiant, tempestuous Natasha—collide amid the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars. Employing a cast of thousands and an array of innovative camera techniques, director Sergei Bondarchuk conjures a sweeping vision of grand balls that glitter with rococo beauty and breathtaking battles that overwhelm with their expressionistic power. As a statement of Soviet cinema’s might, War and Peace succeeded wildly, garnering the Academy Award for best foreign-language film and setting a new standard for epic moviemaking. New 2K digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interviews with cinematographer Anatoly Petritsky and filmmaker Fedor Bondarchuk, son of Sergei Bondarchuk Two 1966 documentaries about the making of the film Television program from 1967 profiling actor Ludmila Savelyeva, and featuring Sergei Bondarchuk New program with historian Denise J. Youngblood (Bondarchuk’s “War and Peace”: Literary Classic to Soviet Cinematic Epic) detailing the cultural and historical contexts for the film Janus rerelease trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by critic Ella Taylor Amazon Listing Pending You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout June.Posted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: TCL Announces March Madness Sale on 4K Roku TVs[teaser]TCL's 2018 TV lineup is on sale now![/teaser] Looking for a new display to watch the 2019 NCAA March Madness Tournament on? Well, TCL is here to help out with some special discounts on its 6-Series and 4-Series 4K Roku TVs. Here's a rundown of some of the company's current deals: 6-Series TCL 65" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $799.99 TCL 55" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $549.99 4-Series TCL 65" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $499.99 TCL 55" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $349.99 TCL 49" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $249.99 TCL 43" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $239.99 The TCL 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV features Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses Contrast Control Zone Technology with 120 dimming zones on the 65-inch model. Likewise, the panel uses NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. A new iPQ Engine is implemented as well to maximize coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and provide accurate color settings right out of the box. An HDR Pro Gamma feature is also offered to maintain details in dark and bright scenes regardless of a room's lighting conditions. Meanwhile, the 4-Series features HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform with access to more than 5,000 streaming channels. Unlike the company's step-up models, however, the 4-Series does not offer Dolby Vision, wide color gamut, or local dimming capabilities. Source: TCLPosted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 09:15 AM PDT by: -
FIELD OF DREAMS Confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 4K release of the classic film starring Kevin Costner will be available in 4K this May. [/teaser] Universal is preparing Field of Dreams for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 14. Considered one of the most inspirational movies of all time, Field of Dreams is an incredible story starring Kevin Costner. "If you build it, he will come." With these words, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he cannot ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true. Also starring Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones and Amy Madigan, Field of Dreams is a heartwarming experience that has moved critics and audiences like no other film of this generation. This unforgettable film is a glowing tribute to all who dare to dream. Specs and Features: HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM ENGLISH DTS: X IMMERSIVE AUDIO TRACK Feature Commentary with Director Phil Alden Robinson and Director of Photography John Lindley Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Phil Alden Robinson From Father to Son: Passing Along the Pastime Roundtable with Kevin Costner, Bret Saberhagen, George Brett and Johnny Bench The Diamond in the Husks Galena, IL Pinch Hits for Chisholm, MN Field of Dreams: A Scrapbook Bravo Special: From Page to Screen Theatrical Trailer You can find the latest specs for Field of Dreams - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 14. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 07:01 AM PDT by:
