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Everything Coming to Netflix in February 2019[teaser]Check out all the new streaming titles coming to Netflix throughout February.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed its February 2019 lineup of movies, series, and specials. Highlights include original shows like The Umbrella Academy, Russian Doll, Chef's Table: Volume 6, and One Day at a Time: Season 3, along with new original films like Velvet Buzzsaw and Paddleton. Likewise, the lineup also features a nice assortment of catalog movies like Jaws, American Pie, Final Destination, Pretty in Pink, The 40 Year Old Virgin, and more. Here's a full rundown of Netflix's schedule for February 2019 per Netflix: February 1 About a Boy American Pie American Pie 2 American Wedding As Good as It Gets Billy Elliot Dear Ex (Netflix Film) Final Destination Free Rein: Valentine's Day (Netflix Original) Hairspray Hostel Jaws Jaws 2 Jaws 3 Jaws: The Revenge Personal Shopper Pretty in Pink Russian Doll (Netflix Original) Siempre bruja (Netflix Original) The Edge of Seventeen True: Happy Hearts Day (Netflix Original) Velvet Buzzsaw (Netflix Film) February 2 Bordertown: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Romance is a Bonus Book (Streaming Every Saturday) (Netflix Original) February 3 Disney's Beverly Hills Chihuahua February 5 Ray Romano: Right Here, Around the Corner (Netflix Original) February 6 The Soloist February 8 ¡Nailed It! México (Netflix Original) El árbol de la sangre (Netflix Film) High Flying Bird (Netflix Film) Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History (Netflix Original) One Day at a Time: Season 3 (Netflix Original) ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (Netflix Original) The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Unauthorized Living (Netflix Original) February 9 The Break: Season 2 (Netflix Original) February 10 Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2 (Streaming Every Sunday) (Netflix Original) February 11 Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan Cuisine (Netflix Original) Little Women February 14 Dating Around (Netflix Original) Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho (Netflix Original) February 15 Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy (Netflix Original) The Breaker Upperers (Netflix Film) The Dragon Prince: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Umbrella Academy (Netflix Original) Yucatan (Netflix Film) February 16 Black Sea Studio 54 The 40-Year-Old Virgin February 21 The Drug King (Netflix Film) February 22 Chef's Table: Volume 6 (Netflix Original) Firebrand (Netflix Film) GO! Vive a tu manera (Netflix Original) Paddleton (Netflix Film) Paris Is Us (Paris est à nous) (Netflix Film) Rebellion: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Suburra: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Big Family Cooking Showdown: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Photographer of Mauthausen (Netflix Film) Workin' Moms (Netflix Original) February 25 Dolphin Tale 2 February 26 Our Idiot Brother February 27 Unsolved: Tupac & Biggie February 28 Jeopardy!: Collection 2 The Rebound Source: Netflix via ForbesPosted Thu Jan 24, 2019 at 02:45 PM PST by: -
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Swinging to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Pre-orders for the hit animated movie are now available at Amazon. [/teaser] According to The Digital Bits, Sony is set to release Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 19. Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. You can find the latest specs for Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 19. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 24, 2019 at 09:05 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest's 2019 Super Bowl Sunday Gear & Gift Guide[teaser]With the Super Bowl set to kick off on February 3, sports fans all around the country once again have the perfect excuse to upgrade their home theater systems.[/teaser] After all, how are you supposed to pull off an epic viewing party if you're only rocking a 32-inch display with wimpy TV speakers? I mean, can you really impress your guests if they all need binoculars to see the screen? The solution: a brand new 77-inch 4K HDR display perfect for upconverting the big game in all its glory, along with an immersive audio setup perfect for surrounding your living room with a roaring stadium full of screaming fans. And though that all might sound a little pricey, Super Bowl Season also tends to spark super sales, as stores need to start phasing out their 2018 inventory to make room for the industry's recently announced 2019 lineups in the spring. But even with sale prices abound, putting together the right AV system to show off every touchdown and sure-to-go viral commercial is no easy task. Thankfully, we're here to help with a comprehensive list of AV Gear suggestions ideal for Super Bowl parties at several different budget levels. And since we want to make sure to emphasize the "Big" in "Big Game," all of our recommended displays will come in at sizes 65-inches and above, and all of our sound systems include support for overhead audio tech like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Please note: prices are subject to change, and do not include taxes or shipping. Entry-Level Systems For users looking to pull off a killer Super Bowl party on a budget, these AV suggestions all offer very impressive specs for their price, providing fantastic bang-for-your-buck 4K performance and compact immersive audio playback. VIZIO E-Series 65" 4K Ultra HD TV ($700) - Though it lacks the wide color support and beefier brightness and contrast capabilities of more expensive sets on this list, the 2018 E-Series still packs a very solid punch for its bargain price point, allowing customers to take home a big-screen TV without breaking the bank. The display features a peak brightness of 400 nits along with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG support. Full array local dimming is implemented as well (12 zones on the 65-inch) for better blacks and contrast over edge-lit sets. The SmartCast OS is used for integrated on-screen streaming apps and the ability to cast even more from a mobile device. And unlike 2017 VIZIO displays, this TV does feature an integrated tuner for OTA broadcasts with a digital antenna. A bigger 70-inch model is also available for just $800. Order from Best Buy TCL 6-Series 65R617 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku TV ($900) - Winner of our Best Value TV for 2018 Award, the 6-Series comes packed with several advanced features normally reserved for more expensive sets. The display includes Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses full array local dimming with 120 zones for improved black levels and contrast. Likewise, the panel incorporates NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. And for those who want an even more immersive Super Bowl experience, a larger 75-inch 6-Series model with 160 zones is now available for an MSRP of $1,799.99. Order from Best Buy (Note: the Best Buy model does not include Voice Remote) VIZIO SB36512-F6 5.1.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar System ($400) - This 36" 5.1.2 System features a 36-inch sound bar unit with two upward firing drivers, two rear satellite speakers, and a wireless 6-inch subwoofer. In addition, the device offers support for Dolby Atmos decoding in lossless TrueHD over HDMI from a connected Blu-ray player or in Dolby Digital Plus via a connected set-top box or smart TV. Likewise, the system includes DTS Virtual:X tech for simulated immersive audio if a user does not want to engage the upward firing drivers. With that said, the unit does not support DTS:X decoding. Order from Best Buy Mid-Range Systems Stepping things up a notch, this section features a selection of more advanced displays, including an OLED and even a 4K HDR projector for customers who want the biggest screen possible. Likewise, we've expanded our audio suggestions with more robust 5.1.4 and 7.1.2 options. VIZIO P-Series Quantum 65" 4K Ultra HD TV ($1,500) - VIZIO's new premium display rivals many competing LCD models that cost around $1,000 more, and currently offers some of the brightest HDR performance on the market. The TV features a bezel-less design with 4K Ultra HD resolution and full array local dimming powered by 192 zones. In addition, the set includes support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG high dynamic range formats with UltraBright 2,000 for over 2,000 nits of peak brightness and advanced quantum dot tech for close to 100% P3 wide color gamut coverage and about 82% coverage for the Rec. 2020 gamut. And unlike last year's lineup, VIZIO 2018 displays include integrated TV tuners for OTA broadcasts with a digital antenna. Meanwhile, the SmartCast OS offers on-screen streaming app support along with the ability to cast even more services to the display from a mobile device. Order from Costco Epson Home Cinema 4010 4K Projector ($1,800) - For users who want to watch the game on a really big screen, the Home Cinema 4010 has got you covered. The projector features 4K PRO-UHD tech with a high-performance optical engine, Epson's 15-element glass projection lens, and advanced pixel-shifting to produce 4K images (each pixel is shifted diagonally to double Full HD resolution). Meanwhile, the device offers 2,400 lumens of color and white brightness, a contrast ratio up to 200,000:1, 12-bit digital processing, and HDR10 playback support at 24fps. Likewise, the unit is capable of covering the entire DCI-P3 wide color space in Digital Cinema Mode. Finally, Full HD 3D projection support is included as well. Order from Best Buy LG OLED65B8PUA 65" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV ($2,297) - Though its α (Alpha) 7 processor isn't as robust as the Alpha 9 found on LG's step-up models, this display still features the same OLED panel used on the company's other models, complete with the tech's trademark inky blacks, wide viewing angles, and wide color support. Likewise, the TV also supports onboard Dolby Atmos audio and LG's 4K Cinema HDR suite of high dynamic range formats with wide color gamut capabilities, including Advanced HDR by Technicolor, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Meanwhile, the TV's new ThinQ AI tech allows customers to take advantage of advanced voice assistant features by speaking directly into the remote, enabling users to search for information, images or videos through verbal requests. Order from Best Buy Sony Z9F 3.1ch Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X ($798) - While technically a 3.1-channel 400W system, this sound bar uses Sony's new Virtual Surround Engine to simulate up to 7.1.2 "vertical" sound in Dolby Atmos or DTS:X tracks without in-ceiling or up-firing speakers. A wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth capabilities are included as well, and this model also offers built-in Wi-Fi support. Finally, HDMI connectivity (2 in/1 out) with ARC, 4K HDR10, and Dolby Vision video passthrough are integrated too. VIZIO SB46514-F6 46-Inch 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar System ($900) - This Sound Bar System features a 46-inch sound bar unit with two upward firing drivers, two rear satellite speakers with two upward firing drivers of their own, and a very robust wireless 10-inch subwoofer. In addition, the device offers support for Dolby Atmos decoding in lossless TrueHD over HDMI from a connected Blu-ray player or in Dolby Digital Plus via a connected set-top box or smart TV. Likewise, the system includes DTS Virtual:X tech for simulated immersive audio if a user does not want to engage the upward firing drivers. With that said, the unit does not support DTS:X decoding and a current limitation causes the front and rear height channels to play the same audio (though an update to provide true 5.1.4 support with discrete front and back heights is in the works). Order from Best Buy Flagship Systems With price restrictions thrown out the window, this last section includes recommendations geared toward pulling off the biggest and baddest Super Bowl viewing party possible, including TV screen sizes as large as 82-inches and a full 7.2.4 speaker package. Samsung QN82Q8F 82" QLED 4K Ultra HD ($4,298) - Brightness and contrast are not as robust as Samsung's flagship Q9 model, but the Q8 includes the option for an extra-large 82-inch screen size. The TV features full array local dimming along with quantum dot technology for wide color gamut capabilities and some of the industry's leading color volume specs. HDR10, HLG, and the new dynamic HDR10+ format are supported as well. Smart TV functions with Bixby Voice control and a new Ambient Mode round out the premium package, cementing this as one of the very best LCD display options available in this screen size. Order from Best Buy Sony XBR75Z9F 75" 4K Ultra HD TV ($5,998) - Sony's current flagship LCD remains one of the market's best all-around performers. The display uses the company's Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, and offers new Object-based Super Resolution and Object-based HDR remaster technology, along with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and TRILUMINOS tech with wide color gamut support. In addition, the TV also features full array local dimming and a new Netflix Calibrated Mode. Order from Best Buy LG OLED77C8PUA 77" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV ($6,997) - As one of LG's top-of-the-line 2018 OLED TVs, this display offers some of the best overall picture quality available in a 77-inch screen size, including perfect blacks, wide viewing angles, and the company's new α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor for improved image and color performance over last year's models. In addition, the panel also supports onboard Dolby Atmos audio and LG's 4K Cinema HDR suite of high dynamic range formats with wide color gamut capabilities, including Advanced HDR by Technicolor, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Meanwhile, the TV's new ThinQ AI tech allows customers to take advantage of advanced voice assistant features by speaking directly into the remote, enabling users to search for information, images or videos through verbal requests. Order from Best Buy Sony VPLVW695ES 4K HDR Projector ($9,998) - Part of Sony's premium 2018 SXRD projector lineup, the VPL-VW695ES features 4K Motionflow technology, HDR support, and 4K 60P 10bit processing. Likewise, the device is rated for 1,800 lumens of brightness and 350,000:1 high dynamic contrast via Sony's Advanced Iris technology. Finally, the projector is also IMAX Enhanced certified. Klipsch Reference Premiere Series 7.2.4 System ($5,500) - For users who want the full experience of a genuine multiple speaker system rather than a sound bar package, you really can't go wrong with the second generation Reference Premiere series. The speakers use Tractrix horn technology for better high-frequency response, imaging, and dynamics along with Linear Travel Suspension titanium tweeters, new vented tweeters, and copper Cerametallic woofers with Tractrix ports. Includes (2) RP-8060FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speaker ($879 each), (1) RP-504C Center Channel Speaker ($649 each), (4) RP-6000F Floorstanding Speaker ($499 each), (2) RP-500SA Dolby Atmos Elevation Speakers ($399 per pair), and (2) R-110SW subwoofers ($349 each). Or go in-ceiling with the Klipsch CDT-5800-C II ($267 each) switching to the RP-8000F Floorstanding Speaker ($599 each). Denon AVR-X6500H 11.2 Channel AV Receiver ($1,999) - A great fit for powering the speaker system listed above, Denon's 11.2-channel receiver is rated for up to 140W per channel (8 Ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD). The unit can support up to a 7.2.4 speaker or 9.2.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X configuration. Likewise, the receiver offers full 4K HDR/DolbyVision passthrough, and is set to receive HDMI 2.1 features like Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) via a future firmware update. Amazon Alexa Voice Control and whole-house HEOS music compatibility are integrated as well. Media Players, Antennas, Tuners, & Power In addition to big displays and immersive audio, buyers should also consider building redundancies into their Super Bowl Party system to avoid any unwanted mishaps (and very unhappy guests). If satellite/cable are not an option, a streaming media player with the CBS Sports App or CBS All Access is also a great way to catch the game. Likewise, your internet, cable, or satellite service could go down at any time, so it's a smart idea to add an HDTV antenna and a backup power supply. Further, it's important to remember many projectors do NOT include an internal OTA HDTV tuner. Meaning, you can't just add an antenna to the mix, but instead need an external tuner. The great news is that there are a TON of options for this, including no-feature budget external tuners, to full DVR-equipped boxes. Winegard FlatWave FL-5000 Indoor HDTV Antenna ($24) - 35 Mile Long Range; extra long coaxial cable (15') included. Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna ($49) - 50 Mile Long Range; embedded ultra low noise amplifier with Clear Circuit Technology; energy saving USB power supply with LED power indicator. ViewTV AT-263 ATSC Digital TV Converter Box and HDMI Cable ($37) - Watch OTA HDTV with separate antenna; USB Multimedia Player plays Divx, AVI, MKV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, VOB, MOV, FLV, and VC-1; USB recording. Tablo 4-Tuner DVR for Over-The-Air HDTV with Wi-Fi ($195) - Watch, Record, Pause, and Stream Free Broadcast [OTA] HDTV Channels with separate antenna; four Tuners allow you to record and watch four different programs on up to (6) devices in your home. TiVo Bolt OTA 1 TB DVR & Streaming ($240) - Compatible only with HDTV Antennas; TiVo subscription required; record four shows at once and up to 150 hours of HD programming; pause, rewind and record free HD programming; access to streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube, and more with 4K support when available; voice remote. TiVo BOLT VOX 500 GB DVR & Streaming ($200) - Compatible with HDTV Antennas and cable; TiVo service subscription is required; record four shows at once and up to 75 hours of HD programming; voice remote; access to streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube, and more with 4K support when available; voice remote. Fire TV Stick 4K ($50) - Marked by industry-leading format support, the Fire TV Stick 4K offers Ultra HD playback with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos audio capabilities. The compact streaming stick is designed to connect directly to a TV's HDMI port, and is powered by a new quad core 1.7GHz processor and dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi, offering access to tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills. In addition, the package includes Amazon's latest Alexa Voice Remote with Bluetooth and multidirectional infrared technology. Likewise, users can also opt for hands-free voice control via a separate Echo device. Apple TV 4K ($179) - Powered by the A10X Fusion chip and 32GB of storage, Apple's flagship media player offers 4K playback capabilities at up to 60 frames per second with support for HDR10 (but not HDR10+), Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. In addition, the device includes 4K scaling for HD sources, Siri voice search, iCloud support for media sharing, standard AirPlay capabilities, and the ability to serve as a smart home hub for HomeKit accessories with remote access and automated control. Likewise, bolstered by Apple's iTunes service, the unit includes access to one of the strongest HDR and Dolby Atmos app lineups available. A 64GB version is also on sale for $199. Belkin BE112234-10 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector ($22) - 12-outlet surge protector with 10-foot cord, 4120 joule energy rating. Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector with 8-Foot Power Cord ($27) - 8 rotating and 4 stationary surge-protected outlets, 1-in, 2-out RJ11 telephone/fax surge protection and coaxial protection, 4320 joule energy rating, 8' cord. Tripp Lite Isobar 10 Outlet HT10DBS A/V Surge Protector ($85) - 10 Outlet Audio/Video Surge Protector, Tel/Modem/Coax/Network, 8ft Cord. APC UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charger ($57) - 600VA / 330W Battery Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); 5 Outlets provide Battery Backup and Surge Protection; 2 Outlets offer Power Surge Protection Only; 1 USB Charger Port. APC J25B 8-Outlet J-Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup ($277) - Surge & Spike Protection, Telephone & Coaxial Surge Protection, 8 outlets: 6 UPS, 2 surge, 894 Joules, 1500VA outlet capacity. Panamax MX5102 Home Theater Power Management with Battery Backup ($450) - 10 Outlets; 4 Switched, 2 Battery Backup, 2 Switched High Current, 2 Always On, 600VA UPS 2 Outlets. So, there you have it. Those are our top home theater gear suggestions for the big game. We hope this guide helps out in your Super Bowl shopping endeavors. For now, though, what do you think about our choices? Do you have any other gear suggestions? Let us know in the forums! And be sure to check out High-Def Digest for more Super Bowl deals!Posted Thu Jan 24, 2019 at 08:50 AM PST by: -
Criterion Details April 2019 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Jackie Chan's Police Story/Police Story 2, Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Night on Earth, Stranger Than Paradise, Diamonds of the Night, A Face in the Crowd, Police Story/Police Story 2, and My Brilliant Career for Blu-ray throughout the month of April. Night on Earth (April 9) - Five cities. Five taxicabs. A multitude of strangers in the night. Jim Jarmusch assembled an extraordinary international cast of actors (including Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Beatrice Dalle, and Roberto Benigni) for this quintet of transitory tales of urban displacement and existential angst, all staged as encounters between cabbies and their fares. Spanning time zones, continents, and languages, Night on Earth winds its course through scenes of uproarious comedy, nocturnal poetry, and somber fatalism, set to a moody soundtrack by Tom Waits. Jarmusch’s lovingly askew view of humanity from the passenger seat makes for one of his most charming and beloved films, a freewheeling showcase for the cosmopolitan range of his imagination. High-definition digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Jim Jarmusch, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray Selected-scene commentary from 2007 featuring director of photography Frederick Elmes and location sound mixer Drew Kunin Q&A with Jarmusch from 2007, in which he responds to questions sent in by fans Belgian television interview with Jarmusch from 1992 PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by authors and critics Thom Andersen, Paul Auster, Bernard Eisenschitz, Goffredo Fofi, and Peter von Bagh, and the lyrics to Tom Waits’s original songs from the film Order the Blu-ray Stranger Than Paradise (April 9) - With this breakout film, Jim Jarmusch established himself as one of the most exciting voices in the burgeoning independent-film scene, a road-movie poet with an affinity for Americana at its most offbeat. Jarmusch follows rootless Hungarian émigré Willie (John Lurie), his pal Eddie (Richard Edson), and his visiting sixteen-year-old cousin Eva (Eszter Balint) as they drift from New York’s Lower East Side to the snowy expanses of Lake Erie and the drab beaches of Florida, always managing to make the least of wherever they end up. Structured as a series of master-shot vignettes etched in black and white by cinematographer Tom DiCillo, Stranger Than Paradise is a nonchalant masterpiece of deadpan comedy and perfectly calibrated minimalism. High-definition digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Jim Jarmusch, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Permanent Vacation (1980, 75 minutes), Jarmusch’s first full-length feature, presented in a high-definition digital restoration supervised by the director Kino ’84: Jim Jarmusch, a 1984 German television program featuring interviews with cast and crew from Stranger Than Paradise and Permanent Vacation Some Days in January, 1984, a behind-the-scenes Super 8 film by Tom Jarmusch U.S. and Japanese trailers PLUS: A booklet featuring Jarmusch’s 1984 “Some Notes on Stranger Than Paradise,” critics Geoff Andrew and J. Hoberman on Stranger Than Paradise, and author and critic Luc Sante on Permanent Vacation Order the Blu-ray Diamonds of the Night (April 16) - With this simultaneously harrowing and lyrical debut feature, Jan Němec established himself as the most uncompromising visionary among the radical filmmakers who made up the Czechoslovak New Wave. Adapted from a novel by Arnošt Lustig, Diamonds of the Night closely tracks two boys who escape from a concentration-camp transport and flee into the surrounding woods, a hostile terrain where the brute realities of survival coexist with dreams, memories, and fragments of visual poetry. Along with visceral camera work by Jaroslav Kučera and Miroslav Ondříček—two of Czechoslovak cinema’s most influential cinematographers—Němec makes inventive use of fractured editing, elliptical storytelling, and flights of surrealism as he strips context away from this bare-bones tale, evoking the dizzying plight of consciousness lost in night and fog. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Interview from 2009 with director Jan Němec A Loaf of Bread, Němec’s 1960 student thesis film, based on a short story by Arnošt Lustig Arnošt Lustig Through the Eyes of Jan Němec, a short documentary on Lustig from 1993 New interview with film programmer Irena Kovarova New video essay on the film’s stylistic influences by scholar James Quandt New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film critic Michael Atkinson Order the Blu-ray A Face in the Crowd (April 23) - A Face in the Crowd chronicles the rise and fall of Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes (Andy Griffith), a boisterous entertainer discovered in an Arkansas drunk tank by Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal), a local radio producer with ambitions of her own. His charisma and cunning soon shoot him to the heights of television stardom and political demagoguery, forcing Marcia to grapple with the manipulative, reactionary monster she has created. Directed by Elia Kazan from a screenplay by Budd Schulberg, this incisive satire features an extraordinary debut screen performance by Griffith, who brandishes his charm in an uncharacteristically sinister role. Though the film was a flop on its initial release, subsequent generations have marveled at its eerily prescient diagnosis of the toxic intimacy between media and politics in American life. New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with Ron Briley, author of The Ambivalent Legacy of Elia Kazan New interview with Andy Griffith biographer Evan Dalton Smith Facing the Past, a 2005 documentary featuring actors Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, and Anthony Franciosa; screenwriter Budd Schulberg; and film scholars Leo Braudy and Jeff Young Trailer PLUS: An essay by critic April Wolfe and a 1957 New York Times Magazine profile of Andy Griffith Order the Blu-ray Police Story/Police Story 2 (April 30) - The jaw-dropping set pieces fly fast and furious in these breathtakingly inventive action comedies, two smash hits that made Jackie Chan a worldwide icon of daredevil spectacle. The director/star/one-man stunt machine plays Ka-Kui, a Hong Kong police inspector whose methods are, ahem, unorthodox; the phenomenal Maggie Cheung, in a star-making role, plays his much-put-upon girlfriend, May. Packed wall-to-wall with astoundingly acrobatic fight choreography, epic explosions, charmingly goofball slapstick, and awesomely 1980s electro soundtracks, Police Story and Police Story 2 set a new standard for rock-’em-sock-’em mayhem that established Chan as a performer of unparalleled grace and daring and would influence a generation of filmmakers, from Hong Kong to Hollywood. New 4K digital restorations of Police Story and Police Story 2 Alternate 5.1 surround and English-dubbed soundtracks for both films Hong Kong–release version of Police Story 2, presented in a high-definition digital transfer for the first time New programs on Chan’s screen persona and action-filmmaking techniques featuring author and New York Asian Film Festival cofounder Grady Hendrix Archival interviews with Chan and actor and stuntman Benny Lai Television program from 1964 detailing the rigors of Peking-opera training, akin to the education that Chan received as a child Chan stunt reel Trailers New English subtitle translations More! PLUS: An essay by critic Nick Pinkerton Order the Blu-ray My Brilliant Career (April 30) - For her award-winning breakthrough film, director Gillian Armstrong drew on teenage author Miles Franklin’s novel, a celebrated turn-of-the-twentieth-century Australian coming-of-age story, to brashly upend the conventions of period romance. Headstrong young Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis, in a star-making performance), bemoans her stifling life in the backcountry, where her writerly ambitions receive little encouragement, and craves independence above all else. When a handsome landowner (Sam Neill), disarmed by her unruly charms, begins to court her, Sybylla must decide whether she can reconcile the prospect of marriage with the illustrious life’s work she has imagined for herself. Suffused with generous humor and a youthful appetite for experience, My Brilliant Career is a luminous portrait of an ardently free spirit. New 2K digital restoration, approved by director Gillian Armstrong, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary from 2009 featuring Armstrong New interview with Armstrong Interview from 1980 with actor Judy Davis New interview with production designer Luciana Arrighi Trailer PLUS: An essay by critic Carrie Rickey 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're indexed throughout April.Posted Thu Jan 24, 2019 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Hulu Lowers Price for Standard Streaming Plan & Raises Price for Live TV Plan[teaser]The streaming platform has revealed new pricing for its services.[/teaser] Hulu has announced updated pricing options for its various subscription plans. As part of the change, the company's basic service will now cost $2 less per month while its Live TV service will cost $5 more per month. The updated pricing is set to go into effect on February 26 for new subscribers. In addition, existing users will be subject to the new fees starting with their next billing cycle after February 26. Here's a full rundown of Hulu's current plans and new pricing options: Hulu Standard Plan (Now $5.99 per month, previously $7.99) - The company's basic ad-supported streaming option offers access to more than 85,000 episodes of on-demand TV, along with thousands of movies and Hulu Originals like The Handmaid's Tale, Marvel's Runaways, Future Man, and Castle Rock. Likewise, Hulu is the exclusive streaming home to shows like ER, Lost, King of the Hill, 30 Rock, Family Guy, Seinfeld, South Park, and more. Hulu No Ads Plan ($11.99 per month, no change in price) - This option offers ad-free access to the same selection of content as the standard plan. With that said, about a handful of titles do still include a quick ad before and after each video. Hulu + Live TV Plan (Now $44.99, previously $39.99) - Hulu's live TV service includes access to the standard plan's on-demand content, along with more than 60 live sports, news, and entertainment channels. Likewise, users can also opt to upgrade to the Hulu No Ads on-demand plan, or add premium channels like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz for additional fees. Source: HuluPosted Wed Jan 23, 2019 at 01:05 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: SPACE FORCE, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, and More[teaser]A new comedy series from Steve Carell and Greg Daniels headlines this week's collection of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video 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: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (Netflix, January 24) - Brings the infamously twisted mind of serial killer Ted Bundy into the light for the very first time and invades our psyche in a fresh yet terrifying way through exclusive, never-before-heard interviews from the “Jack the Ripper of the United States,” himself. This unique and gripping docuseries focuses on a man whose personality, good looks and social graces defied the serial-killer stereotype, allowing him to hide in plain sight as he committed the brutal sex-crime slayings of more than 30 women before being caught in 1978. While on trial, Bundy received extraordinary adoration from American women, which made his gruesome crimes doubly haunting, even in an era of anything-goes mayhem. Black Earth Rising (Netflix, January 25) - A contemporary thriller that follows the difficult journey of a woman, a Rwandan orphaned by the genocide, raised in London by an adopted mother, trying to discover the truth of her past. The series examines the West’s relationship with Africa, set in a world of prosecution of war crimes. Starring Michaela Coel and John Goodman. Written and directed by Hugo Blick. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Final Episodes (Netflix, January 25) - Every miracle, every song, every discovery has led to this! Find out if Kimmy gets her happy ending in the final season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, only on Netflix. Club de Cuervos: Season 4 (Netflix, January 25) - The Iglesias and the Crows have more enemies than ever and their reputation is at risk. The have now to face the final battle to save the team and their family. The series is produced by Alazraki Entertainment. Leonardo Zimbron and Gaz Alazraki are the executive producers and Moises Chiver and Monica Vargas are producers of the series. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias: One Show Fits All (Netflix, January 29) - Following the success of his first comedy special, Netflix has doubled down with a second comedy special from Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias entitled "One Show Fits All." Don’t miss this comedy rock show as Fluffy shakes the roof off of the sold-out Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. High Flying Bird (Netflix, February 8) - In the midst of a pro basketball lockout, sports agent Ray Burke (André Holland) finds himself caught in the face-off between the league and the players. His career is on the line, but Ray is playing for higher stakes. With only 72 hours to pull off a daring plan, he outmaneuvers all the power-players as he uncovers a loophole that could change the game forever. The outcome raises questions of who owns the game – and who ought to. One Day At a Time: Season 3 (Netflix, February 8) - A reimagining of the Norman Lear classic, centering on a Cuban-American family. Our heroine is a recently separated, former military mom (Justina Machado) navigating a new single life while raising her radical teenaged daughter and socially adept tween son, with the “help” of her old school Cuban-born mom (Rita Moreno) and a friends- without-benefits building manager named Schneider. Paddleton (Netflix, February 22) - An unlikely friendship between two misfit neighbors becomes an unexpectedly emotional journey when one of them is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Starring Mark Duplass, Ray Romano, and Marguerite Moreau. Directed by Alex Lehmann. Space Force (Netflix, Coming Soon) - Workplace comedy centered around the people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services… Space Force. The show comes from creators Steve Carell and Greg Daniels. Carell will also star in the series. The Kominsky Method: Season 2 (Netflix, Coming Soon) - The sun isn’t setting yet on the once famous Sandy Kominsky and his longtime agent Norman Newlander. Academy Award® Winners Michael Douglas (Kominsky) and Alan Arkin (Newlander) star as two friends tackling life’s inevitable curveballs as they navigate their later years in Los Angeles, a city that values youth and beauty. PEN15 (Hulu, February 8) - Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in this adult comedy, playing versions of themselves as thirteen-year-old outcasts in the year 2000, surrounded by actual thirteen-year-olds, where the best day of your life can turn into your worst with the stroke of a gel pen. Ask Dr. Ruth (Hulu, Coming Soon) - Chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. White Dragon (Amazon Prime Video, February 8) - What kind of person will you become when your life is a lie? In White Dragon, a new Prime Original thriller, Professor Jonah Mulray travels to Hong Kong where he discovers his recently deceased wife led a double life that led to her murder and begins to unravel the conspiracy surrounding her murder. This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (Amazon Prime Video, February 22) - This globe-spanning docuseries brings the smart, stylized storytelling of Adam McKay’s The Big Short to a quirky and compelling exploration of the global economy. In each episode, host Kal Penn – with the help of some celebrity friends – answers a burning question like: How can I launder a bag of dirty cash? How scared should I be of a rubber apocalypse? And is it easier for dicks to get rich? - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 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 $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Jan 18, 2019 at 07:35 PM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deals: VIZIO P-Seres Quantum 4K HDR TV on Sale for $1,499[teaser]The company's premium 4K TV is on sale now for a limited time![/teaser] As part of a special Super Bowl promotion, VIZIO is currently offering a big discount on its flagship 2018 65-inch P-Series Quantum 4K HDR Smart TV (full review here), bringing the MSRP of $2,199 down to just $1,499. The sale is now live via Costco and is set to remain active through February 3. In addition, the company has also announced a new firmware update for the display, enabling enhanced Dolby Vision support to take full advantage of the TV's UltraBright 2000+ Nit peak brightness. The P-Series Quantum 4K HDR TV features a bezel-less design with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Active Full Array Max powered by 192 zones of local dimming. Likewise, the set includes support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG high dynamic range formats with UltraBright 2,000 for up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness and advanced Quantum Color Spectrum technology with a quantum dot film to offer close to 100% P3 wide color gamut coverage and about 82% coverage for the Rec. 2020 gamut. And unlike the company's 2017 display lineup, VIZIO's 2018 models do include TV tuners. In addition, the display uses VIZIO's SmartCast OS with integrated access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Vudu, iHeartRadio, Crackle and Xumo directly through the TV screen using the included remote. Meanwhile, customers can also download the free SmartCast Mobile app to use their smartphone as a touchscreen remote, and Google Chromecast built-in allows users to cast thousands of Chromecast-enabled apps to the display from their supported mobile device. Finally, voice-control support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is offered as well. Order via Costco "The P-Series Quantum combines the best VIZIO picture quality technologies and wraps them in a beautifully modern aesthetic," said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "With up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, 192 zones of local dimming and advanced quantum dot technology, viewers enjoy the ideal blend of brightness, contrast and color for a home-theater experience that rivals the cinema. Our 2018 SmartCast OS opens the door to an expansive collection of streaming options while also allowing the P-Series Quantum to fit seamlessly into Amazon and Google smart home ecosystems thanks to voice-control support." And beyond its 2018 lineup, VIZIO also recently revealed its 2019 4K HDR TV collection with Quantum Color tech. Source: VIZIOPosted Fri Jan 18, 2019 at 01:25 PM PST by: -
MORTAL ENGINES Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Christian Rivers' science fiction epic will hit both formats in March. [/teaser] Universal says Mortal Engines will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. Thousands of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar). Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future. Mortal Engines is the startling, new epic adventure directed by Oscar®-winning visual-effects artist Christian Rivers (King Kong). Joining Rivers are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies three-time Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who have penned the screenplay. The Universal and MRC adaptation is from the award-winning book series by Philip Reeve, published in 2001 by Scholastic. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include: Audio Commentary by Director Christian Rivers Welcome to London - Featurette End of the Ancients - Featurette Character Series - Featurette In the Air - Featurette Film New Zealand - Featurette You can find the latest specs for Mortal Engines linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 12. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM PST by: -
Keanu Reeves Has a Bounty on His Head in Action-Packed JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 Trailer[teaser]John Wick will return to take on an army of bounty hunters in May.[/teaser] Lionsgate has released the first trailer for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. The latest entry in the action series will hit theaters on May 17, 2019. In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn. Check out the official trailer below! John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum features the return of series director Chad Stahelski and writer Derek Kolstad, who both filled the same roles on the franchise's previous installments. The cast includes Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Saïd Taghmaoui, Jerome Flynn, Jason Mantzoukas, Tobias Segal, Boban Marjanovic, Anjelica Huston, and Ian McShane. Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee serve as producers, along with co-producer John R. Saunders and executive producer Jeff G. Waxman. Summit Entertainment will present the movie with Thunder Road Pictures in association with 87Eleven Productions. Lionsgate will handle distribution. The film serves a sequel to John Wick (2014) and John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017). Both movies are now available on Blu-ray (John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2) and Ultra HD Blu-ray (John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2). Source: Lionsgate (YouTube)Posted Thu Jan 17, 2019 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
CREED II Bound for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Adonis and Rocky return to the home video ring this March. [/teaser] Warner Brothers and MGM says Creed II will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 5. Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR and supplements on both releases will include: • From Father to Son, Blood Runs Hot • Finding the Authentic • The Women of “Creed II” • The Rocky Legacy • Deleted Scenes You can find the latest specs for Creed II linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 5. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 17, 2019 at 10:34 AM PST by:
