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Fluance Announces Fi20 Omni-Directional Wireless Speaker[teaser]The new portable speaker is now available.[/teaser] Fluance has announced the launch of its latest audio device. The Fi20 Omni-Directional Wireless Speaker is designed to offer room-filling sound indoors or on the go. Under the hood, the device uses an acoustic dispersion design and an up-firing woofer, providing omni-directional sound. In addition, the unit is hand-crafted with engineered wood for an elegant cabinet aesthetic and more natural audio output. Connectivity options include wireless Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, along with a 3.5 mm Aux-In. And thanks to the speaker's rechargeable 24-hour battery, the Fi20 offers support for portable listening. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features for the Fi20 per Fluance: Speaker Configuration: Omnidirectional Up-firing Bluetooth Music System Bluetooth: Yes, 4.0 with aptX Inputs: 3.5 mm Aux-In Jack, Bluetooth Woofer: 3” Linen Fiber Driver with HD Foam Surround Subwoofer Output: No Amplifier Power: Class D, 15 Watts Continuous Average Output Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 20 KHz Internal Lead Wire: 20-Gauge Internal Lead Wire Power: Input 100-240V, 1.5A; Output 15V, 1.8A Battery Type: Lithium-ion (11V, 2200mAh) Battery Life (Playback): 24 hours (at moderate volume) Battery Charge Time: 3.5 hours Battery Level Indicator: Yes, Green 100% - 40%, Yellow 39% - 15%, Red: 14% - 0% Speaker Phone: Yes LED Accent Light: Yes (Warm White, 3000K) Carrying Handle: Yes Enclosure: Tuned Port Bass Reflex Cabinet Waterproof: No Dimensions: 12" x 6" x 5.5" Speaker Weight: 3 lbs Speaker Type: Portable, Battery Powered Certifications: ICES, FCC Certified, ETL/CETL, UN38.3 The Fluance Fi20 Omni-Directional Wireless Speaker is now available for an MSRP of $149.99 in black, walnut, and bamboo finishes. Source: FluancePosted Tue Feb 5, 2019 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
THE KARATE KID Announced and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Daniel-San is set to wax-on 4K for the classic film's 35th anniversary in April. [/teaser] Sony is working on The Karate Kid for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 16. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the coming-of-age classic — from Academy Award®-winning director (1976, Rocky) John G. Avildsen — that will leave you cheering! There is more to karate than fighting. This is the lesson that Daniel (Ralph Macchio), a San Fernando Valley teenager, is about to learn from a most unexpected teacher: Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat " Morita in his Academy Award®-nominated performance [Best Supporting Actor, 1984]), an elderly handyman who also happens to be a master of the martial arts. His training and these vital lessons will be called into play when an outmatched Daniel faces Johnny, the skilled leader of the Cobra Kai — a vicious gang of karate school bullies — in a no-holds-barred karate tournament for the championship of the Valley. The release will feature a brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, a newly created Dolby Atmos track (plus original stereo and 5.1 audio mixes), and supplements include: ALL-NEW: "Remembering The Karate Kid" – featuring new interviews with Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove (on the 4K Blu-ray disc) "Blu-Pop™" Pop-Up Track – Activate the Blu-Pop feature to reveal pop-up trivia, interviews and more secrets from the film! Audio Commentary with Director John G. Avildsen, Writer Robert Mark Kamen and Actors Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita "The Way of the Karate Kid" Multi-Part Making-of Featurette "Beyond the Form" Featurette "East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook" "Life of Bonsai" Featurette Theatrical Trailer (on the 4K Blu-ray disc) Fathom Events will also introduce the new 4K restoration of the film in theaters across the nation on March 31 and April 2. You can find the latest specs for The Karate Kid - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 16.Posted Mon Feb 4, 2019 at 06:40 PM PST by: -
Sonus faber Reveals Palladio Custom Installation Speaker Collection[teaser]The company's latest speaker collection has been detailed.[/teaser] To coincide with this week's 2019 ISE Show in Amsterdam, Sonus faber has announced a new lineup of custom installation in-wall and in-ceiling speakers geared toward bringing premium craftsmanship and performance to the architectural audio market. The upcoming Palladio Collection will be broken into Level 5 and Level 6 lines, offering a total of 13 models. The Palladio Level 5 series consists of 2 In-Wall and 4 In-Ceiling speakers designed to complement the company's existing Sonetto speakers. Meanwhile, the Level 6 series includes 2 In-Wall and 5 In-Ceiling speakers designed to pair with Sonus faber's Olympica speakers. In addition, users can also add an optional passive in-wall subwoofer (PS-G101) to the package. Under the hood, the lineup features Silk dome tweeters with DAD (Damped Apex Dome) technology, along with mid-ranges and woofers equipped with natural fiber and cellulose pulp diaphragms. Likewise, Paracross Topology circuitry has been implemented into the Crossover network for improved clarity and sound purity. Here's a full rundown of each model in the collection: Level 5 PC-562 2 way in-ceiling system PC-562P 2 way point in-ceiling system PC-582 2 way in-ceiling system PC-563P 2 way point in-ceiling system PL-563 2 way in-wall system PW-562 2 way in-wall system PS-G101 Passive in-wall subwoofer Level 6 PC-662 2 way in-ceiling system PC-662P 2 way point in-ceiling system PC-682 2 way in-ceiling system PC-683 3 way in-ceiling system PC-664P 3 way point in-ceiling system PL-664 3 way in-wall system PW-662 2 way in-wall system PS-G101 Passive in-wall subwoofer The Sonus faber Palladio Collection is set to launch in Q3 2019. Details on pricing will be announced Q2 2019. Source: Sonus faberPosted Mon Feb 4, 2019 at 01:25 PM PST by: -
Super Bowl Trailers: AVENGERS, CAPTAIN MARVEL, US, TOY STORY 4, and More[teaser]Check out all of the new movie and TV trailers that debuted during the big game.[/teaser] Disney, Marvel, Paramount, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Hulu, and CBS have all released new Super Bowl TV spots for several of their upcoming titles. Here's a full roundup of the previews that ran during the game: Avengers: Endgame - A culmination of 22 interconnected films, the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences to witness the turning point of this epic journey. Our beloved heroes will truly understand how fragile this reality is and the sacrifices that must be made to uphold it. The movie comes from directors Anthony and Joe Russo with a script by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely. Captain Marvel - Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. The movie comes from directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and is based on the Marvel Comics character created by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan. Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou, and Lee Pace. Toy Story 4 - 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. Us - Set in present day along the iconic Northern California coastline, Us, from Monkeypaw Productions, stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Adelaide Wilson, a woman returning to her beachside childhood home with her husband, Gabe, and their two children for an idyllic summer getaway. Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers, Adelaide and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, the Wilsons discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves. Alita: Battle Angel - From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (Avatar) and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), comes Alita: Battle Angel, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Inspired by one of the most terrifying children’s book series of all time, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town. Directed by André Øvredal and produced by Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water). Starring Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, and Austin Zajur. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw - Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Jason Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015's Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they've tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw's sister — these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. Wonder Park - Tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. Starring Brianna Denski, Jennifer Garner, Ken Hudson Campbell, Kenan Thompson, Mila Kunis, John Oliver, Ken Jeong, and Matthew Broderick. The Handmaid's Tale: Season 3 - Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized ‘return to traditional values'. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander’s household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world. In this terrifying society, Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. The Twilight Zone - Next stop ahead The Twilight Zone. CBS All Access' upcoming reimagining of the original series, which premiered in 1959, will debut on April 1, 2019. Jordan Peele will serve as host and narrator of the new series, a role made famous by creator Rod Serling, who used socially conscious storytelling to explore the human condition and culture of the times. Source: YouTubePosted Mon Feb 4, 2019 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: HANNA, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and More[teaser]The first episode of Amazon's Hanna will be available to stream for a limited time right after the Super Bowl.[/teaser] Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and CBS All Access have released new previews and info for several of their upcoming programs and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Hanna (Amazon Prime Video, Ep. 1 Sneak Peek February 3) - A high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, Hanna follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is. Following the Big Game, the first episode of Hanna will be available exclusively to Prime members for 24 hours. Full Season Coming March. ReMastered (Netflix, February 8) - Netflix's Original Documentary Series, ReMastered, investigates high-profile events affecting some of the most legendary names in music presenting groundbreaking discoveries and insights beyond what’s been previously reported. Nailed It! Mexico! (Netflix, February 8) - Hosted by Omar Chaparro and Anna Ruiz, home bakers in Mexico with a terrible track record take a shot at recreating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It’s part competition, part hot mess. Big Mouth: My Furry Valentine (Netflix, February 8) - Edgy adult animated comedy from real-life best friends Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg about the glorious nightmare that is teenaged puberty. Comedian John Mulaney lends his voice to the character of Andrew, while Kroll (who serves as co-creator, executive producer) voices many including best friend Nick. Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, Jordan Peele, Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, and Jessi Klein are among those who lend their voice to the series. The Breaker Upperers (Netflix, February 15) - Fifteen years ago, Mel and Jen discovered they were being two-timed by the same man. Bitter and cynical they became fast friends and formed The Breaker Upperers, a small-time business breaking up couples for cash. Now they’re in their late-thirties and business is booming. They’re a platonic, codependent couple who keep their cynicism alive by not getting emotionally involved with anybody else. But when they run into an old victim, Mel develops a conscience and their friendship is truly put to the test. Quicksand: Season 1 (Netflix, April 5) - When a tragedy takes place at a prep school in Stockholm’s wealthiest suburb, a normal high school student, Maja Norberg, finds herself on trial for murder. When the events of that day are revealed, so too are the private details about her relationship with Sebastian Fagerman and his dysfunctional family. Störst av allt (Quicksand) is based on the best-selling novel by Malin Persson Giolito which has been published in 26 countries and was voted Nordic Crime Novel of the year in 2016. Fuller House: The Farewell Season (Netflix, Coming this Fall) - In the spinoff series, Fuller House, life can take you into unexpected directions and also back into familiar territory when veterinarian and recently widowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller finds herself living in her childhood home with younger sister and aspiring musician Stephanie Tanner and DJ’s lifelong best friend/fellow single mother Kimmy Gibbler. The women reuniting to help support one another navigate careers, parenting and relationships with the kind of love and humor you can only get from the people you grew up with. Meanwhile, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has hired Zach Snyder (300, Man of Steel) to direct a new zombie horror film called Army of the Dead. Snyder will also produce the movie, along with Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller. Joby Harold is listed as the screenwriter and the flick could reportedly feature a budget as high as $90 million. Here's a synopsis per IMDB: Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. Shrill (Hulu, March 15) - From Executive Producers Lorne Michaels and Elizabeth Banks comes Shrill, a comedy series starring Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live) as Annie, a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to start her career while juggling bad boyfriends, a sick parent, and a perfectionist boss. The Good Fight: Season 3 (CBS All Access, March 14) - The world went crazy in the The Good Fight's second season, and now, in season three, the resistance does. Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) tries to figure out whether you can resist a crazy administration without going crazy yourself, while Adrian Boseman (Delroy Lindo) and Liz Reddick-Lawrence (Audra McDonald) struggle with a new post-factual world where the lawyer who tells the best story triumphs over the lawyer with the best facts. Meanwhile, Lucca Quinn (Cush Jumbo) balances a new baby with a new love, and Maia Rindell (Rose Leslie) finds a new Mephistopheles in Roland Blum (Michael Sheen), a lawyer who is corruption incarnate. Finally, CBS All Access has also announced an April 1 premiere date for The Twilight Zone. The series is a reboot of the original sci-fi anthology show which ran from 1959 to 1964. The new version comes from executive producer Jordan Peele who will also serve as the show's host and narrator. Two episodes will be available to stream on the premiere date, and new episodes will then follow weekly every Thursday beginning April 11. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - 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. - A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), The Hollywood Reporter, Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), CBS All AccessPosted Fri Feb 1, 2019 at 09:15 PM PST by: -
Dwayne Johnson & Jason Statham Team Up in First HOBBS & SHAW Trailer[teaser]The Fast & Furious spin-off flick will hit theaters in August.[/teaser] Universal has released the first trailer for Hobbs & Shaw. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprising their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw from the Fast & Furious franchise. Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015's Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they've tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw's sister — these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. Check out the trailer below! The film comes from director David Leitch (Deadpool 2) with a script written by Chris Morgan. In addition, Morgan also serves as a producer along with Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Hiram Garcia. Executive producers include Dany Garcia, Kelly McCormick, Steven Chasman, Ethan Smith, and Ainsley Davies. Hobbs and Shaw is set to premiere on August 2, 2019. The movie is the first spin-off in the Fast & Furious series and will be the ninth feature length entry in the franchise following The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and The Fate of the Furious (2017). Source: The Rock (YouTube)Posted Fri Feb 1, 2019 at 07:25 AM PST by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes & the Apple TV App in February 2019[teaser]Check out all the new digital titles coming to the iTunes library and Apple TV App in February.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its February lineup of iTunes movies and TV shows. The collection includes films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Creed II, The Favourite, Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Mortal Engines, Green Book, and more. Likewise, users can now browse Oscar-nominated films via iTunes.com/Oscars. And beyond iTunes, Apple has also compiled a list of February streaming titles set to be available via the Apple TV App on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices. The Apple TV App allows users to browse through content from over 60 video services without switching from one app to the next, including titles from Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, Showtime, CBS All Access, Hulu, and many other pay-TV subscriptions. Here's a full rundown of February iTunes and Apple TV app titles per Apple: iTunes Movies 2/5 Robin Hood 2/5 Overlord 2/5 Scooby Doo and the Curse of the 13th Ghost 2/5 The Guilty 2/5 Black ’47 2/5 A Private War 2/5 Can You Ever Forgive Me - Oscar nominated 2/5 Rodents of Unusual Size 2/5 The Unicorn 2/5 Beneath the Leaves 2/5 Of Fathers and Sons - Oscar nominated 2/5 Hale Country, This Morning, This Evening - Oscar nominated 2/8 The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot 2/8 A Violent Man 2/12 Ralph Breaks the Internet - Oscar nominated 2/12 Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom 2/12 Creed II 2/12 Free Solo - Oscar nominated 2/12 The Favourite - Oscar nominated 2/12 Shoplifters - Oscar nominated 2/12 This One's For The Ladies 2/12 The Front Runner 2/12 The Happy Prince 2/12 Maria by Callas 2/12 Anna & the Apocalypse 2/15 Donnybrook 2/15 Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald 2/15 Patrick 2/15 The Lears 2/19 The Last Race 2/19 Mary Queen of Scots - Oscar nominated 2/19 Under the Eiffel Tower 2/19 Mortal Engines 2/19 The Changeover 2/19 Ben is Back 2/19 Instant Family 2/19 Green Book - Oscar nominated 2/19 Dr. Seuss: Horton Hears a Who! 2/19 The Possession of Hannah Grace 2/22 Lords of Chaos 2/26 Border - Oscar nominated 2/26 Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (Exclusive Extra) - Oscar nominated 2/26 The Hole in the Ground 2/27 Diane iTunes TV Shows 2/4 Marvel’s Runaways - Season 2 2/11 Sally Forever - Season 1 2/18-2/19 Presidents at War - 2 part documentary 2/18 The Secret History of the White House 2/20 At Home with Amy Sedaris 2/27-2/29 Biography: The Trump Dynasty Apple TV App 2/1 30 for 30: Deion’s Double Play (ESPN) 2/1 The ABC Murders - Season 1 (Amazon) 2/1 Into the Dark: Down - Season 1 (Hulu) 2/1 Folklore - Season 1 (HBO) 2/3 Super Bowl LIII (CBS Sports) 2/4 The World’s Best - Season 1 (CBS) 2/4 Elvis Goes There (Epix) 2/5 Man with a Plan - Season 3 (CBS) 2/6 American Housewife - Season 3 (ABC) 2/6 American Soul - Season 1 (BET) 2/8 PEN15 - Season 1 (Hulu) 2/8 White Dragon - Season 2 (Amazon) 2/8 2 Dope Queens - Season 2 (HBO) 2/11 The Walking Dead - Season 9 Midseason (AMC) 2/12 American Dad! - Season 15 (TBS) 2/12 Boomerang (BET) 2/13 American Chopper - Season 1 (Discovery) 2/13 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo) 2/13 Miracle Workers - Season 1 (TBS) 2/15 Lorena - Season 1 (Amazon) 2/16 Proven Innocent - Season 1 (FOX) 2/16 NBA All Star Skills Competition (TNT) 2/17 Ransom - Season 3 (CBS) 2/17 NBA All Star Game (TNT) 2/17 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 6 (HBO) 2/18 Elvis All-Star Tribute: Special (NBC) 2/21 Survivor - Season 38 (CBS) 2/22 This Giant Beast That Is the Global Economy - Season 1 (Amazon) 2/23 RuPaul’s Drag Race - Season 11 (VH1) 2/23 2019 NHL Stadium Series (NBC) 2/25 Whiskey Cavalier - Season 1 (ABC) 2/26 The Enemy Within - Season 1 (NBC) 2/26 Shadowhunters - Season 2 (Freeform) 2/26 The Voice - Season 16 (NBC) 2/27 Mental Samurai - Season 1 (FOX) 2/27 Masterchef Junior - Season 1 (FOX) 2/27 World of Dance - Season 3 (NBC) 2/29 Better Things - Season 3 (FX) Source: iTunesPosted Thu Jan 31, 2019 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Sinemia Reduces Pricing & Adds Rollover Ticket Feature[teaser]The movie ticket subscription service has revealed updated features and pricing.[/teaser] Sinemia has announced a new rollover ticket feature along with reduced pricing for some of its subscription plans. Like MoviePass and AMC A-List, the service allows users to pay a monthly fee for a variety of movie ticket packages. "At Sinemia, we want to serve every type of moviegoer — including people who go to the movies once a month, three times a month, even every day," said Rifat Oguz, founder and CEO of Sinemia. "We understand not everyone can make it to the movies as often as they'd like. By making rollover tickets available, it's easier for our customers to take advantage of more affordable movie tickets and save money at the box office, without any blackout days." With the new rollover feature, Sinemia users in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia can now roll over one unused ticket each month for no extra cost. Likewise, customers with Sinemia Family and couples plans can receive rollovers for unused tickets for every member on the account, with support for one rollover ticket per user at a time. Meanwhile, the service's new pricing scheme now starts at just $3.99 for the one ticker per month plan. Here's a full rundown of current plans and pricing per Sinemia: $3.99 per month – One ticket to any movie per month. $7.99 per month – Three tickets to any movie per month. $19.99 per month – One ticket to any movie per day (aka unlimited). $5.99 per month – One ticket to any movie per month including one ticket for 3D, 4D and IMAX formats. $8.99 per month – Two tickets to any movie per month including one ticket for 3D, 4D and IMAX formats. $29.99 per month – One ticket to any movie per day (aka unlimited) including one ticket for 3D, 4D and IMAX formats. In addition, the company also offers a variety of family plans for up to six people. CLICK HERE for full details on all the available options. Source: Sinemia via EngadgetPosted Thu Jan 31, 2019 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
UltraViolet Digital Copy Service Set to Shut Down in July[teaser]The digital locker platform is closing.[/teaser] UltraViolet has announced plans to terminate its service on July 31, 2019. The platform was designed to redeem and link digital copies to various online retailers. The decision to end UltraViolet likely comes as a result of increased support for Movies Anywhere, a rival digital locker system developed by Disney. After July 31, all UltraViolet libraries will be closed. With that said, the majority of movies and TV shows added to a user's library before the termination date will remain watchable via previously-linked digital retailers like VUDU, Fandango NOW, Kaleidescape, Paramount Movies, and Verizon Fios. Users can still manage and add linked retailers to their accounts now at myuv.com. In addition, customers will still be able to redeem digital codes following the service's termination, but those titles may only be accessible through the retailer they are redeemed at. In order to help ensure that users do not lose access to their content after UltraViolet closes, customers should keep their UltraViolet accounts open and linked through the termination date. CLICK HERE for more detailed information about the closure and how it might affect your collection of digital titles. Likewise, below is statement from VUDU regarding the matter and how the transition will specifically impact its users: Meanwhile, rival service Movies Anywhere will continue to offer similar functionality as UltraViolet with support for redeeming and linking digital titles from a variety of studios through numerous online retailers. That platform is currently compatible with Comcast Xfinity TV, VUDU, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Movies & TV, and FandangoNOW, along with a growing collection of movies from Disney, 20th Century Fox, Sony, Warner Bros., and Universal. Unlike UltraViolet, however, Movies Anywhere does not currently support TV shows or content from Paramount and Lionsgate. Source: UltraVioletPosted Thu Jan 31, 2019 at 10:50 AM PST by: -
Criterion Announces April 8 Launch Date for The Criterion Channel[teaser]Criterion's streaming channel will return in April.[/teaser] Criterion has announced an April 8 launch date for The Criterion Channel. The service was previously available as an add-on for the defunct FilmStruck platform but will now be available as a standalone subscription streaming channel. The Criterion Channel will include streaming access to Criterion's catalog of over 1,000 movies, along with a roster of continually updated Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent films. Likewise, the platform will also provide curated director spotlights, actor retrospectives, commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and original documentaries. And several features found on the service's previous incarnation will carry over as well, including Guest programmer series, Adventures in Moviegoing, and regular series like Art-House America, Split Screen, and Meet the Filmmakers, along with the Ten Minutes or Less section, Tuesday’s Short + Feature, Friday Night Double Feature, monthly fifteen-minute film school, and Observations on Film Art. The Criterion Channel will be available for $10.99 per month or $100 a year in the US and Canada on desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, iOS, and Android devices. In addition, those interested in signing up for the service can also register as a Charter Subscriber before April 8 to lock in a reduced fee of $9.99 per month or $89.99 a year, along with early access to a members-only Movie of the Week between now and launch. And beyond the company's own service, Criterion is also expected to offer access to its library of titles through a new WarnerMedia digital platform set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2019. WarnerMedia was previously responsible for the FilmStruck streaming service, which was formally closed on November 29 of last year. Source: CriterionPosted Wed Jan 30, 2019 at 07:05 PM PST by:
