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LG Announces New CineBeam Laser 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector[teaser]A new 4K ultra short throw projector will be on display at CES 2019.[/teaser] LG has announced its latest home theater product, the HU85L CineBeam Laser 4K Projector with Ultra Short Throw support. The compact device enables easy placement options and features LG ThinQ AI tech. Likewise, the projector is already the recipient of a CES 2019 Innovation Award. "The new CineBeam Laser projector marries spectacular 4K viewing experience with the convenience of AI technology," said Jang Ik-hwan, head of LG's IT business division. "There is no other product like this on the market, illustrating how LG continues to deliver unique value to consumers." The HU85L offers support for 4K UHD resolution, wide color gamut, and 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness. And thanks to the unit's Ultra Short Throw tech, the device can project a 90-inch image from just a little more than 2 inches away from a wall or an even larger 120-inch image from 7 inches away. In addition, the projector features a compact design and 12-point keystone adjustment to help remove image distortion. Meanwhile, LG has also implemented ThinQ AI capabilities, offering support for voice commands via the included Magic Remote to control the projector and find content. Likewise, the remote can detect gestures and activate its backlit buttons automatically when it perceives motion. Finally, the projector includes access to streaming services, along with USB, Ethernet, and HDMI connectivity. Pricing and availability for the HU85L CineBeam Laser 4K Projector have not been announced yet, but the device will be on hand at LG's booth during CES 2019 from January 8-11 in Las Vegas. Source: LGPosted Fri Dec 21, 2018 at 08:35 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MID90s, and More[teaser]The newest entry in J.J Abrams' Cloverfield sci-fi franchise and Jonah Hill's directorial debut both headline our latest crop of upcoming Blu-ray releases.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from PBS, Lionsgate, Universal, Sony, and Paramount. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, PBS will release Ken Burns: The Civil War starring David McCullough and Sam Waterston on January 1. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Likewise, the studio will also bring Ken Burns: The Vietnam War to Blu-ray on January 1 as well. Supplements have not been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is prepping Jonah Hill's Mid90s starring Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, and Katherine Waterston for Blu-ray on January 8. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Likewise, the studio is also bringing Andrew Bowler's Time Freak starring Asa Butterfield, Sophie Turner, and Skyler Gisondo to Blu-ray on January 8. Supplements have not been announced yet. Meanwhile, Jodi Scurfield's Speed Kills starring Katheryn Winnick, Jennifer Esposito, and John Travolta will then follow on January 15. No special features are currently listed for the disc. In addition, Justin MacGregor's Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 + Volume 2 starring Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero is in the works for January 22. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero “Welcome to My Paradise” Featurette “Tommy and Greg: Best F(r)iends Forever” Featurette “The Tommy Diaries” Featurette Deleted Scenes And rounding out the studio's upcoming Blu-ray lineup will be Stephen Quale's American Renegades starring J.K. Simmons, Sullivan Stapleton, Sylvia Hoeks, Clemens Schick, and Ewen Bremner on January 22. Supplements will include: Covert Operation: Story and Cast - Featurette Keeping it Real: Production and Shooting on Location - Featurette Can-Do Attitude: Stunts, Weapons, and Vehicles - Featurette Underwater Adversity: A Deep-Dive Heist - Featurette Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal is bringing Reinaldo Marcus Green's Monsters and Men starring Chanté Adams, Giuseppe Ardizzone, and Nicole Beharie to Blu-ray on January 8. Supplements will include: Stop - a short film by Reinaldo Marcus Green Original trailer Likewise, the studio will also release Jim Hosking's An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn starring Aubrey Plaza, Emile Hirsch, Jemaine Clement, Matt Berry, and Craig Robinson on January 8. No supplements are currently listed for the disc. In addition, USA's The Purge: Season One starring Gabriel Chavarria, Jessica Garza, and Hannah Emily Anderson will hit Blu-ray on January 8 as well. Supplements will include: A Conversation with Cast and Crew Costumes and Props Anatomy of a Scene - Featurette Table Read - Featurette Deleted Scenes Meanwhile, David Kerr's Johnny English Strikes Again starring Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko, Jake Lacy, Ben Miller, and Emma Thompson will then follow on January 22. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director David Kerr The Comedy Genius of Rowan Atkinson - Featurette A Cast of Characters - Featurette The Johnny English Legacy - Featurette Virtual Reality Johnny English Style The Gadgets The Cars Locations and Design Syfy's Killjoys: Season Four starring Hannah John-Kamen, Aaron Ashmore, Luke Macfarlane, and Tamsen McDonough is also in the works for January 22. No supplements are currently listed for the release. Rob LaDuca and Robert C. Ramirez's Joseph: King of Dreams starring Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, and Richard Herd is set to arrive on Blu-ray on January 22 as well. Supplements will include: Sing-Along Storyboard Presentation with Director's Commentary Likewise, Bibo Bergeron, Don Paul, and Jeffrey Katzenberg's The Road to El Dorado starring Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, and Armand Assante is also scheduled for January 22. Supplements will include: The Making of The Road to El Dorado The Basics of Animation: The Color Script Elton John Video "Someday Out of the Blue" Feature Commentary with Directors Don Paul and Bibo Bergeron And rounding out the studio's upcoming slate of Blu-rays will be a double feature release of Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders' How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2 starring Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, and America Ferrera. Supplements will include: Disc 1 - How to Train Your Dragon "Frozen" Episode of DreamWorks' Dragons: Defenders of Berk Book of Dragons Short The Ultimate Book of Dragons The Animator's Corner Trivia Track Viking-Sized Cast How to Draw a Dragon The Story Behind the Story The Technical Artistry of Dragon Gobbler's Training Secrets Filmmakers' Commentary Disc 2 - How to Train Your Dragon 2 Dawn of the Dragon Racers Short Fishlegs' Dragon Stats Drago's War Machines Berk's Dragon World Hiccup's Invention in Flight Deleted Scenes Commentary by Simon Otto, Bonnie Arnold, Dean Deblois and Pierre-Olivier Vincent Where No One Goes, the Making of How to Train Your Dragon 2 Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Momentum Pictures and Sony have announced plans to release Michael Caton-Jones' Asher starring Ron Perlman, Peter Facinelli, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jacqueline Bisset on January 8. Supplements have not been detailed at this time. In addition, Sony is prepping Björn Runge's The Wife starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons, Christian Slater, and Elizabeth McGovern for Blu-ray on January 29. Supplements will include: Q&A session with author Meg Wolitzer and Glenn Close Keeping Secrets: Glenn Close on The Wife In Conversation With Cast of The Wife: Q&A featuring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Annie Starke, Christian Slater and Björn Runge And rounding out the studio's upcoming lineup will be John Singleton's Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, and Khandi Alexander. Supplements will include: 10 never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes A rare look at Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur’s original screen test A new retrospective interview with Writer/Director John Singleton Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Julius Onah's The Cloverfield Paradox starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, and Daniel Brühl for Blu-ray on February 5. Supplements will include: Things Are Not as They Appear: The Making of The Cloverfield Paradox Shepard Team: The Cast In addition, the studio will release a Cloverfield: 3-Movie Collection with Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and The Cloverfield Paradox. Supplements are expected to mirror those found on the individual releases. Finally, Tyler Perry's Nobody's Fool starring Missi Pyle, Tiffany Haddish, Courtney Henggeler, and Whoopi Goldberg will then follow on February 12. Supplements have not been announced yet. 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Coming Soon to Streaming: STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, and More[teaser]The starship Discovery is setting a course for CBS All Access in January.[/teaser] CBS All Access and Netflix 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: Star Trek: Discovery Season Two (CBS All Access, January 17) - Follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. Bird Box (Netflix, December 21) - When a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, only one thing is certain: if you see it, you take your life. Facing the unknown, Malorie finds love, hope and a new beginning only for it to unravel. Now she must flee with her two children down a treacherous river to the one place left that may offer sanctuary. But to survive, they'll have to undertake the perilous two-day journey blindfolded. Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock leads an all-star cast that includes Trevante Rhodes, with Sarah Paulson, and John Malkovich in #BirdBox, a compelling new thriller from Academy Award winner Susanne Bier. 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (Netflix, December 21) - From visionary director Guillermo del Toro and the team behind DreamWorks Trollhunters comes an epic, hilarious tale of alien royalty who must escape intergalactic bounty hunters by blending in on a primitive junk heap known as Earth. Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (Netflix, December 21) - From Producer Leonardo DiCaprio comes a Netflix original documentary film about Stanislaw Szukalski, an eccentric artist and self proclaimed genius from Poland. After gaining fame leading up to WW2 he fell into obscurity only to be re-discovered late in life. He’s one of the greatest artists you’ve never heard of. 7 Days Out (Netflix, December 21) - A behind-the-scenes look at the most iconic cultural events in fashion, sports, food, gaming, and space. 7 Days Out gives you an exclusive look at what it takes to create and pull off the CHANEL Haute Couture Fashion Show, the Kentucky Derby, the Westminster Dog Show, the League Of Legends Championship, NASA's Cassini Mission and the opening of Eleven Madison Park. With everything at stake, what can happen in seven days? Watership Down (Netflix, December 23) - A warren of rabbits battles many threats on their daring journey to find a new home in this adaptation of the classic novel by Richard Adams. James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Boyega, Gemma Arterton, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Colman and many more lend their voices to this epic tale. Standup and Away! with Brian Regan (Netflix, December 24) - A little bit of this. A little bit of that. And a whole lot of comedy. Brian Regan blends live stand-up with sketches and audience interaction in this hybrid four-part comedy series produced by Jerry Seinfeld. Alexa & Katie: Season 2 (Netflix, December 26) - The second season of this multi-camera sitcom follows the indomitable best friends through their sophomore year of high school. With hair on their heads, Alexa and Katie tackle the challenges of high school and the lingering complications of Alexa's cancer with the comfort of knowing that together, they can get through anything. Featuring Paris Berelc, Isabel May, Tiffani Thiessen, Emery Kelly, Jolie Jenkins, Eddie Shin, Finn Carr, Jack Griffo and Kerri Medders. A Series of Unfortunate Events: Season 3 (Netflix, January 1) - Recounts the tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans – Violet, Klaus, and Sunny – whose evil uncle Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) will stop at nothing to get his hands on their inheritance. After foiling his many dastardly plans and disguises, the young siblings might finally discover the truth about their parents’ mysterious death, while unraveling the layers of a clandestine organization, and revealing the secrets of the coveted, missing sugar bowl. COMEDIANS of the world: Standup (Netflix, January 1) - This global, first-of-its-kind, series will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions in 8 languages in an unprecedented stand-up comedy event series. The groundbreaking series will feature a range of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender and ethnicity. Get ready for the comedy event of the year. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix, January 25) - After living in a cult for fifteen years, Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Kingdom (Netflix, January 25) - In a kingdom defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious plague spreads to turn the infected into monsters. The crown prince, framed for treason and desperate to save his people, sets out on a journey to unveil what evil lurks in the dark. Russian Doll: Season 1 (Netflix, February 1) - Follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City. Russian Doll is co-created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland, who all serve as executive producers, with Headland and Lyonne as writers for the series. Siempre Bruja: Always a Witch (Netflix, February 1) - A young witch takes us on a journey through time in between the past and present of the city of Cartagena, where she faces unknown challenges that will make her realize that once a witch, Always a Witch. Selena: The Series (Netflix, Coming Soon) - As Mexican-American Tejano singer Selena comes of age and realizes her dreams, she and her family make tough choices to hold on to love and music. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - 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), CBS All Access (YouTube)Posted Thu Dec 20, 2018 at 06:30 PM PST by: -
Chris Hemsworth & Tessa Thompson Suit Up in MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL Trailer[teaser]The Men in Black will return in June.[/teaser] Sony has released the first trailer for Men in Black: International. The latest entry in the sci-fi comedy series will hit theaters on June 14, 2019. The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Check out the official trailer below! The movie stars Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Infinity War) as Agent H, Tessa Thompson (Thor Ragnarok) as Agent M, Emma Thompson (Love Actually) as Agent O, and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) as Pawny, along with Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible - Fallout), Rafe Spall (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), Liam Neeson (Taken), Larry Bourgeois (Breaking Through), and Laurent Bourgeois (Breaking Through). F. Gary Gray (The Fate of the Furious, Straight Outta Compton) directs from a script written by Matt Holloway & Art Marcum (Iron Man) based on the Malibu Comic created by Lowell Cunningham. Men in Black: International will be the fourth installment in the franchise, following Men in Black (1997), Men in Black II (2002), and Men in Black 3 (2012) starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. All three previous movies were directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, who now serves as an executive producer for this new entry. In addition, Steven Spielberg and E. Bennett Walsh are also on board as executive producers. Meanwhile, Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are attached as producers. Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Thu Dec 20, 2018 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
HELLBOY Takes on the Forces of Evil in First Action-Packed Trailer[teaser]A new take on the comic book hero will hit theaters in April.[/teaser] Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment have released the first trailer for their big screen reboot of Hellboy. The film comes from director Neil Marshall and is set to premiere on April 12, 2019. Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge. Check out the trailer below! The film stars David Harbour (Stranger Things) as Hellboy, along with Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) as Nimue the Blood Queen, Ian McShane (Deadwood) as Professor Bruttenholm, Sasha Lane (American Honey) as Alice Monaghan, Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man 3) as Lobster Johnson, Penelope Mitchell (Hemlock Grove) as Ganeida, and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as Ben Daimio. Neil Marshall directs from a script written by Andrew Cosby (Eureka, Haunted) based on the Dark Horse Comic Book created by Mike Mignola. Marshall's previous work as a director includes the feature films Dog Soldiers,The Descent, and Centurion, along with episodes of Westworld, Lost in Space, Game of Thrones, and more. The Hellboy character previously appeared on the big screen in director Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). Ron Perlman played the title character and John Hurt played Professor Bruttenholm in those earlier films, along with Selma Blair as Liz Sherman and Doug Jones as Abe Sapien. The new movie will be a reboot with no connections to the previous installments. Source: Lionsgate (YouTube)Posted Wed Dec 19, 2018 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Set to Expand Original Film Production for 2019[teaser]The streaming giant is set to release even more original movies next year.[/teaser] According to a report by The New York Times, Netflix is planning to expand its lineup of original films for 2019, with resources in place to release as many as 90 titles throughout the year. Under the guidance of Scott Stuber, Head of Original Films at Netflix, the company is pushing forward with its strategy to bring the streaming platform's original movie output more in line with its massive collection of original TV series. Set to go toe-to-toe with Hollywood, the service is prepared to offer 55 new live-action narrative films in 2019, with about 35 marked for budgets of up to $20 million and about 20 marked for budgets of $20 million to $200 million. Coupled with animated and documentary movies, Netflix's original film lineup for 2019 could reach around 90 titles -- a rather staggering number considering many major Hollywood studios, like Universal, only release about 30 films per year. In 2018, Netflix released several original prestige films on its platform from major industry talent, including The Coen Brothers' The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Alfonso Curaon's Roma. Limited theatrical windows have also been employed simultaneously with or right before the movies' streaming debuts in order to qualify them for awards consideration. In 2019, this trend will likely continue with a series of releases from Hollywood filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Soderbergh, Dee Rees, Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach, and Michael Bay. A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: The New York Times via LRM OnlinePosted Wed Dec 19, 2018 at 10:10 AM PST by: -
Samsung Unveils 2019 "The Frame" & "SERIF" 4K QLED Lifestyle TVs[teaser]The latest models will be on display at CES 2019.[/teaser] Samsung has revealed first details for its upcoming 2019 lineup of Lifestyle displays. The collection will include new versions of "The Frame" and "SERIF" TVs. "The traditional TV was only focused on technical features, such as picture quality and performance, but now TVs are also a lifestyle platform that blends in consumers’ daily life," said Jongsuk Choo, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "This year's models of The Frame and SERIF TV are enhanced lifestyle TVs that deliver a TV experience like nothing before." Emphasizing premium design, The Frame is a display built to look like a picture frame hanging on a user's wall when not in use as a TV. When in Art Mode, The Frame can display digital pieces of artwork, including paintings and pictures instead of fading to black like a traditional television. In addition, the device's Luminance Sensor can adjust colors on-screen to match the ambient brightness of a user's room. Over 1,000 pieces of art will be available via the TV's Art Store, offering access to newly added selections from the Uffizi Galleries in Italy, the Van Gogh Museum in The Netherlands, Te Papa in New Zealand, and more. And beyond aesthetic perks, 2019 models will also utilize QLED panels and Bixby AI, offering improved contrast and 100% color volume, along with voice control and extensive smart TV functions. Meanwhile, The SERIF TV was developed in collaboration with designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec to fit into a user's home like a piece of furniture. The display features an unconventional design that resembles a capital "I" when viewed in profile, complete with a small, shelf-like surface at the top. And like the new Frame models, the 2019 SERIF TVs will also use QLED technology to offer improved picture performance. In addition, the displays will include support for Samsung's Ambient Mode as well. Unlike previous models, which were only sold in furniture and department stores, the 2019 lineup will be available for purchase from electronics retailers as well. The new Frame and SERIF TVs will be on display at CES 2019 in Las Vegas from January 8-11. Source: SamsungPosted Tue Dec 18, 2018 at 06:00 PM PST by: -
AT&T Reveals 2019 Price Increases for DIRECTV & U-Verse Packages[teaser]Price changes have been announced for the company's cable and satellite services.[/teaser] AT&T has notified subscribers of upcoming price increases for select DIRECTV and U-Verse packages. The new prices will take effect starting January 20, 2019. According to AT&T, the price adjustments are being made to compensate for increased programming costs. DIRECTV or U-Verse customers who are currently receiving promotional discounts will continue to keep those discounts until the promotional period ends. After that, subscribers will be switched over to the new pricing for their package. Here's a rundown of the upcoming price increases for various DIRECTV, Regional Sport Network, and U-Verse TV packages via AT&T: DIRECTV Minimum service, FAMILY, ChineseDirect Plus - $0 BASIC CHOICE, BASIC - $1 SELECT, SELECT CLASSIC, SELECT CHOICE, ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT CLASSIC, OPTIMO MAS, PREFERRED CHOICE, MAS MEXICO, BASICO, FAMILIAR, OPCION ESPECIAL, OPCION EXTRA ESPECIAL - $3 MAS LATINO - $4 CHOICE, TOTAL CHOICE, TOTAL CHOICE LIMITED, TOTAL CHOICE Mobile, MAS ULTRA, MAS ULTRA ORIGINAL, FAMILIAR ULTRA, OPCION ULTRA ESPECIAL - $5 CHOICE XTRA CLASSIC - $6 PREFERRED XTRA, XTRA, ULTIMATE - $7 PREMIER, LO MAXIMO, OPCION PREMIER - $8 Regional Sports Network Regional Sports Network Tier 1 - $0.00 Regional Sports Network Tier 2 - $1.90 Regional Sports Network Tier 3 - $1.85 Regional Sports Network Tier 4 - $1.00 Regional Sports Network Tier 5 - $1.90 Regional Sports Network Tier 6 - $1.80 U-verse TV U-basic - No increase U-family, U-family All In, U100 - $3 U200, U200 All In, U200 Latino, U200 Latino All In, U300, U300 All In, U300 Latino, U300 Latino All In - $5 U400, U450, U450 All In, U450 Latino, U450 Latino All In - $7 Broadcast Surcharge Fee - $2 Source: AT&TPosted Tue Dec 18, 2018 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
Dirac Research Announces New Bass Enhancement & Management Tech[teaser]The company's latest tech is designed to improve home theater and mobile bass performance.[/teaser] Dirac Research has revealed two new audio developments set to debut at CES 2019. The first, is a Bass Management Add-On Module for the Dirac Live platform. The second, dubbed Dirac Bass, is a bass enhancement solution for smartphones and portable speakers designed to be used with the Dirac Panorama Sound or Dirac Power Sound platforms. "Seven years ago, we introduced the world to Dirac Live, which marked a breakthrough in digital room correction and has since become the industry's reference solution," said Niklas Thorin, Dirac General Manager of High Performance Audio. "Dirac Live set the bar high and helped establish our reputation as the leading pioneer of sound optimization solutions. Our all-new Dirac Live Bass Management Module lives up to the legacy of Dirac Live and proves to the market that wherever we innovate, we lead." The new Bass Management Module will be available as an add-on for the Dirac Live app for desktop (Mac/ PC) and mobile (iOS/ Android) devices. The module is designed to improve bass performance and multi-subwoofer configuration through a proprietary optimization process. In addition, the tech spares users from having to run repeated audible tests by providing the world's first predictive results analysis, enabling customers to view a visual representation of predicted bass performance. The Bass Management module is set to launch in Q2 2019 and will be available in three tiers. Here's a rundown of each option per Dirac: Tier 1 - Allows management of any number of subwoofers, analyzing each one to create a single-optimized sub channel that drives each subwoofer. It also enables precise control of frequency cutoffs for all speakers. Tier 2 - Offers advanced setup for a single subwoofer, while also providing control over parameters and applying frequency filters to all speakers based on measurements. Tier 3 - A free module for all current Dirac Live customers and OEMs, permitting standard bass management with the added benefit of predictive results. "Our tiered approach to Dirac Live Bass Management allows us to deliver a best-in-class solution for all home theater enthusiasts, regardless of their budget or system set-up," said Jakob Argren, Dirac Head of Product Management. "What's more, by optimizing the subwoofer performance in relation to the room dimensions and speaker position, customers are no longer required to place their subs in specific locations, often at odds with the aesthetics of the room, in order to achieve optimal performance." Meanwhile, the company has also detailed is upcoming Dirac Bass solution for mobile devices and portable audio products. The tech is designed to allow smartphones and portable speakers to reproduce deeper bass with higher transparency, achieving a sound similar to larger devices. The process uses psychoacoustics and proprietary advanced sound processing techniques to produce and control artificially-generated overtones, shifting deep bass tones to higher frequencies that can be heard on the micro-speakers used in mobile and portable devices. Using a dynamic NLD (non-linear device), the tech can make bass tones as deep as 30 Hz audible through smartphone speakers. The Dirac Bass solution must be used in conjunction with Dirac Panorama Sound or Dirac Power Sound. "From immersive audio, with Dirac Panorama Sound®, to louder, more powerful audio, with Dirac Power Sound®, our suite of digital audio optimization solutions for small speakers has long redefined the mobile listening experience," stated Erik Rudolphi, Dirac General Manager of Mobile. "Dirac Bass perfectly complements our existing solutions and equips smartphones and small portable speakers with a degree of bass reproduction previously only associated with much larger devices." The Dirac Live Bass Management Module and Dirac Bass will both be demoed at CES 2019 in Las Vegas from January 8-11. Source: Dirac ResearchPosted Tue Dec 18, 2018 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
Santa's Reindeer Meet Their Match in THE PREDATOR HOLIDAY SPECIAL Trailer[teaser]The alien hunter has set his sights on a new target... Jolly Old Saint Nick.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released a teaser for The Predator Holiday Special. The upcoming stop-motion animated short film is set to debut on Comedy Central during Bo-Jack Horseman at 10:30 PM / 9:30 CT on December 19. In the comedy special, the Predator tangles with his most formidable foe yet - Santa and his reindeer. Check out the teaser trailer below! Meanwhile, Shane Black's live-action The Predator starring Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, and Olivia Munn is now available on Digital HD. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will arrive tomorrow, December 18. The hunt has evolved – and so has the explosive action – in the next chapter of the Predator series, from director Shane Black (Iron Man 3). Now, the most lethal hunters in the universe are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before….and only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biology professor can prevent the end of the human race. The 4K release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (lossless 7.1 on the Blu-ray), and supplements on both releases will include: Deleted Scenes A Touch of Black Predator Evolution The Takedown Team Predator Catch-Up Gallery You can find the latest specs for The Predator linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under December 18. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Collection Order the Blu-ray Order the CollectionPosted Mon Dec 17, 2018 at 03:10 PM PST by:
