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Summit Wireless Brings WiSA Ready Tech to LG 2019 4K OLED & LCD TVs[teaser]The upcoming display lineup will support high quality wireless audio.[/teaser] Summit Wireless has announced a new partnership with LG. As part of the collaboration. LG will utilize Summit technology and WiSA Certification to make their 2019 OLED and flagship UHD LCD TVs "WiSA Ready." "Intelligent TVs are the centerpiece of today's next generation home entertainment systems and audio is essential to the overall experience," stated Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. "With WiSA Ready displays, we recognize the tremendous benefits that consumers will enjoy in taking advantage of truly immersive, wireless sound that complements all kinds of big screen home entertainment from movies and video to games, esports, and more." With "WiSA Ready" support compatible 2019 LG displays will be able to provide wireless audio with low-latency speaker synchronization and hi-fidelity sound via WiSA USB Transmitters and a variety of WiSA Certified speakers, including products from brands like Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Axiim, and Enclave Audio. Summit's WiSA tech can handle up to 8 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio, including immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Likewise, the tech's network performance offers superior latency over standard Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with just 5ms of lag time. "LG is a brand synonymous with leadership, innovation and quality, and together we are championing the WiSA industry standard, which delivers wireless, immersive hi-fidelity sound capabilities with tremendous benefits to both manufacturers and consumers worldwide," noted Brett Moyer, president and CEO of Summit Wireless Technologies. "WiSA Ready LG TVs are an integral part of our delivering next generation audio to a mass, global market with seamless compatibilities and ease of setup." Full details on LG's 2019 display lineup are expected to be announced at CES 2019 in Las Vegas on January 8 through January 11. Source: Summit WirelessPosted Mon Dec 17, 2018 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Lucasfilm Announces Full Cast for STAR WARS Streaming Series THE MANDALORIAN[teaser]Giancarlo Esposito, Nick Nolte, and more will join star Pedro Pascal in the upcoming show.[/teaser] Lucasfilm has officially revealed the. cast for its upcoming Disney+ Star Wars streaming show, The Mandalorian. The series comes from executive producer Jon Favreau and is expected to debut in 2019. In addition to Pedro Pascal, who has been cast as the title character, The Mandalorian will also star Gina Carano (Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (Supernatural), Carl Weathers (Predator), Omid Abtahi (American Gods), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), and Nick Nolte (Affliction). "We're having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we’re up to," says Executive Producer Jon Favreau. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, here's a synopsis for the series per Jon Favreau and Disney: After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.... In addition to executive producing, Jon Favreau also serves as the show's writer. Meanwhile, Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) is on board to direct the first episode of the series. Likewise, Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), and Bryce Dallas Howard are attached to direct episodes as well. The Mandalorian is one of two live-action Star Wars shows set to arrive on Disney+, joining the recently announced Rogue One prequel series starring Diego Luna. And in addition to the Star Wars franchise, the streaming service will also include a show starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Likewise, other MCU series starring characters like Falcon, Winter Solider, and Scarlet Witch are also reportedly in the works. Pricing and availability for Disney+ have not been revealed yet, but the platform is set to launch in late 2019. Source: StarWars.comPosted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 02:25 PM PST by: -
RCA's CES 2019 Lineup Includes 78" & 70" 4K Ultra HD TVs and More[teaser]The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with its latest collection of home theater products.[/teaser] RCA has revealed its lineup of TVs, projectors, and speakers for CES 2019. In addition, the company has announced the launch of its "100 Years of Magic" campaign with a year-long schedule of activities set to mark the brand's 100th anniversary. "We are incredibly proud of our longevity and accomplishments in the industry," said Claire Villeneuve, head of Trademark Licensing for Technicolor (Owner of RCA Brand). "American households have long embraced the RCA brand and products dating back to the first in-home radios because of the technology’s design, ease of use and value. We hope that consumers enjoy looking back on our history and celebrating what's ahead for us throughout 2019." RCA's CES 2019 lineup will include the RTU7877-B 78" 4K UHD TV (MSRP $1499.99). The display features 2160P 4K Ultra HD resolution, a wider spectrum of colors, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a built-in digital tuner, and 4 HDMI ports. Likewise, the company will also highlight its Virtuos RNSMU7036 70" Class Smart 4K UHD TV (MSRP $1129.99). The 4K Virtuoso display features a UHD LED panel with built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and more. In addition, the RPJ129 Smart Wi-Fi LED 720p Home Theater Projector (MSRP $199.99) will be on hand as well. The device features integrated stereo speakers along with a powerful CPU and video streaming support via the Android platform and WiFi connectivity. And rounding out the company's AV lineup will be the RTS6737BHS 37" 3-in-1 DVD/CD Player Bluetooth TV Soundbar with Universal Remote (MSRP: $139.99). The system offers sound bar and DVD/CD player functions, along with a built-in subwoofer and a universal remote. CES 2019 will be held in Las Vegas between January 8 and January 11. Source: RCAPosted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
VIZIO Deals: Up to $200 off P-Series Quantum 4K TV, Dolby Atmos Sound Bar, and More[teaser]Select VIZIO TVs and sound systems are on sale for the holiday shopping season.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced a Last Minute Holiday Deals promotion on select products. The sale includes the company's flagship P-Series Quantum (full review) and P-Series (full review) displays, along with its new 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar (full review), and more. Here's a full rundown of products set to be discounted: (Note: When not listed, it's not clear if Best Buy will also offer the same sale pricing for an item, but other included retailers are confirmed by VIZIO) P-Series Quantum 4K TV Best Buy, Sam's Club, Costco, Target and Walmart: PQ65-F (12/20 - 12/31) - Was $2,099.99, Now $1,899.99 (Save $200) P-Series 4K TV Sam's Club, Target and Walmart: P55-F (12/16 - 12/24) Was $799.99, Now $699.99 (Save $100) RED P55RED-F (12/18 - 12/24) - Was $799.99, Now $699.99 (Save $100) Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart: P75-F (12/20 - 12/31) - Was $1,999.99, Now $1,799.99 or less (Save $200) E-Series 4K TV Target: E70-F (12/16 - 12/26) - MSRP $1,049.99 to as low as $779.99 (Save $270) SB36512-F Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Costco and Sam's Club: SB36512-F (12/15 - 12/15) - MSRP $499.99, Now $299.99 (Save $200) SB3621n-E Sound Bar Best Buy, Sam's Club, Target, and Walmart: SB3621n-E (12/14 - 12/27) - Was $149.99, Now $129.99 (Save $20) SB3651-E Sound Bar Best Buy and Target: SB3651-E (12/16 - 12/29) - Was $249.99, Now $219.99 or less (Save $30 or more) Costco: SB3651-E (12/17 to 12/31) - Was $249.99, Now $179.99 (Save $70) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for all the latest deals and promotions!Posted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 08:05 AM PST by: -
DTS Announces Launch of First IMAX Enhanced Titles & Expansion of Play-Fi Alexa Support[teaser]New DTS content and device features have been revealed.[/teaser] DTS has announced the release of the first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles to include IMAX Enhanced support. In addition, the company has expanded Works with Alexa support to more Play-Fi devices and regions around the world. The first IMAX Enhanced 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays include the documentary films A Beautiful Planet and Journey to the South Pacific. IMAX Enhanced discs use a proprietary post-production process and an advanced algorithm to provide high-quality 4K HDR images through the accurate reduction of noise and grain under the filmmaker's supervision. Likewise, IMAX Enhanced titles also use a special variant of the DTS:X codec for immersive audio with specific adjustments for the home theater based on how the IMAX theatrical sound system operates. In addition, special IMAX Enhanced modes will also be integrated into IMAX Enhanced certified audio and video components -- including select receivers from Denon and Marantz, and projectors from Sony -- ensuring optimized playback. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Meanwhile, beyond IMAX Enhanced, DTS has also announced an expansion of Works with Alexa support for DTS Play-Fi products. As part of the update, Works with Alexa support is now available for compatible devices in France, Canada, Australia, Japan and India. Likewise, the feature is also now available on new products from MartinLogan, Paradigm, and Anthem. With the "Works with Amazon Alexa" feature for compatible DTS Play-Fi products, users can control audio playback from another room via spoken commands through an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Show, or other Alexa device. Customers just need to link an Amazon account to their compatible DTS Play-Fi product. One linked, Alexa will recognize the speaker by name and users can begin to play, adjust volume, skip tracks forward, mute, pause, stop, and more with their voice. Here's a full rundown of newly certified DTS Play-Fi Works with Alexa devices: Anthem MRX 720 A/V receiver Anthem MRX 1120 A/V receiver MartinLogan Bravado speaker MartinLogan Cadence sound bar MartinLogan Crescendo X speaker MartinLogan Forte amplifier MartinLogan Motion Vision X sound bar MartinLogan Unison pre-amp Paradigm PW 600 speaker Paradigm PW 800 speaker Paradigm PW Amp amplifier Outside of Alexa support for select models, DTS Play-Fit tech enables customers to wirelessly play high quality lossless music from smartphones and tablets over an existing Wi-Fi network throughout the home. The tech can synchronize playback of a single source to multiple speakers; can stream different sources to different speakers simultaneously from the same mobile device; and can support individual music streams to separate speakers from different devices at the same time. Likewise, Play-Fi is not brand exclusive. This means that Play-Fi audio products from different manufacturers can actually work together seamlessly. For a full list of all DTS Play-Fi products with Works with Alexa compatibility CLICK HERE. Source: DTSPosted Tue Dec 11, 2018 at 06:12 PM PST by: -
FIRST MAN 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Damien Chazelle's historical drama starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong is up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal's First Man is now available for pre-orders on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The film will be released on home video on January 22 On the heels of their six-time Academy Award-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history. The releases will feature Dolby Atmos (with Dolby Vision/HDR10 on the 4K UHD) and supplements include: Deleted Scenes Shooting for the Moon – Take an intimate look at the production of First Man and the collaborative relationship between Director Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling. Preparing to Launch – It's difficult to believe that First Man is the first major feature film to tell the journey to Apollo 11. Hear from Director Damien Chazelle and his cast why now is the time to tell the story of this historic event. Giant Leap in One Small Step – A heroic character study, First Man sheds light on all the hard working individuals that got us to the moon and back. Mission Gone Wrong – Watch as Ryan Gosling reenacts a test piloting sequence gone terribly wrong. Go behind the scenes to see how he trained to nail the landing, performing the majority of his own stunts. Putting You In the Seat – Through the use of innovative technology, most of First Man was shot in-camera. Take an in-depth look behind the lens of this epic film. Recreating the Moon Landing – Filmed in IMAX to show the vastness of the moon, find out all that it took to recreate the most famous moment in NASA history. Shooting at NASA – Hear from Ryan Gosling and Director Damien Chazelle on how shooting at NASA brought unparalleled authenticity to First Man. Astronaut Training – Go behind the scenes of the three day boot camp each of the actors underwent prior to filming First Man. Feature Commentary with Director Damien Chazelle, Screenwriter Josh Singer and Editor Tom Cross You can read our theatrical review here. You can find the latest specs for First Man linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 22. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Dec 11, 2018 at 09:14 AM PST by: -
GALVESTON Now Available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Mélanie Laurent's thriller is now available on both formats. [/teaser] RLJE Films has just released Galveston on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. In Galveston, Roy (Ben Foster) is a heavy-drinking criminal enforcer and mob hit man whose boss set him up in a double-cross scheme. After killing his would-be assassins before they could kill him, Roy discovers Rocky (Elle Fanning), a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape. Determined to find safety and sanctuary in Galveston, Roy must find a way to stop his boss from pursuing them while trying to outrun the demons from his and Rocky's pasts. The release includes a making-of featurette. You can find the latest specs for Galveston linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under December 11. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Dec 11, 2018 at 07:26 AM PST by: -
New GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Trailer Teases More Giant Titan Action[teaser]Godzilla is stomping his way back to theaters in May.[/teaser] Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The film serves as a sequel to 2014's Godzilla, and is set to hit theaters on May 31, 2019. Following the global success of Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures' cinematic MonsterVerse, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance. Check out the new trailer below! Godzilla: King of the Monsters comes from director Michael Dougherty (Krampus, Trick 'r Treat) and a script by Dougherty, Max Borenstein, and Zach Shields. The cast includes Millie Bobby Brown as Madison Russell, Vera Farmiga as Dr. Emma Russell, Bradley Whitford as Dr. Stanton, Sally Hawkins as Dr. Vivienne Graham, Kyle Chandler as Mark Russell, and Ken Watanabe as Dr. Ishiro Serizawa, along with Charles Dance, Ziyi Zhang, and Thomas Middleditch. The film will be the third entry in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse franchise, following 2014's Godzilla and 2017's Kong Skull Island. A fourth film, currently titled Godzilla vs. Kong, is scheduled to arrive on May 22, 2020 from director Adam Wingard. Source: Warner Bros. (YouTube)Posted Mon Dec 10, 2018 at 10:08 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: STRANGER THINGS, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, and More[teaser]The eight episode titles for Stanger Things 3 have been revealed.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming series and movies. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each streaming service: Stranger Things: Season 3 (Netflix, Coming 2019) - In the summer of 1985, the adventure continues. Stranger Things comes from The Duffer Brothers and stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale (Netflix, December 14) - In Greendale, the Holidays can be such a witch. Séances, evil Santas, spellcasting, and of course, Sabrina. Join the Spellmans, Sabrina's mortal besties, and the Church of Night for a solstice celebration in A Midwinter's Tale, Travelers: Season 3 (Netflix, December 14) - Our world will never be the same. Grant MacLaren and the Traveler team try to undo the damage done by Traveler 001. The only chance of saving the entire universe is by working together, to clear up the footprints left behind. The Innocent Man (Netflix, December 14) - Two murders, four convictions, and a town full of secrets. Based on John Grisham's only true crime best-seller, The Innocent Man, an old case that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma in the 1980s is re-opened with unbelievable evidence that has everyone questioning if the right men were charged, or if the killer is still out there. Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (Netflix, December 18) - Ellen DeGeneres is "Relatable" in her debut Netflix original comedy special premiering December 18. Filmed at Seattle's Benaroya Hall, Relatable marks Ellen's return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus. Baki (Netflix, December 18) - Five bloodthirsty murderers escape prison and assault Tokyo. Facing them is the underground combat champion Baki Hanma, and four elite fighters. The strongest, nastiest battle, and there are no rules. Let the bloodbath begin. YOU (Netflix, December 26) - The riveting and hypnotic story of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), an obsessive yet brilliant New Yorker, who exploits today’s technology to win the heart of Beck (Elizabeth Lail) amid the growing suspicions of her best friend Peach (Shay Mitchell). Joe transforms himself from stalker to boyfriend while doing whatever it takes to eliminate all obstacles standing in his way — even if it means murder. Set in today’s 24/7 hyper-connected world, YOU explores how vulnerable we all are to stalking and manipulation online and in real life. The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, February 15) - A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father's death, the threat of the apocalypse and more. Adapted from the comic created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. Triple Frontier (Netflix, Coming March 2019) - Make no mistake, this is not a military operation. See Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal attempt to rob one of the world’s most violent cartels in Triple Frontier — on Netflix and in select theaters. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2 (Netflix, April 5) - Imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina wrestling to reconcile her dual nature — half-witch, half-mortal — while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit. Rilakkuma and Kaoru (Netflix, April 19) - Rilakkuma is a bear costume who showed up one day to live with an office worker named Kaoru. It spends its days lounging around the apartment. Although there’s a zipper on its back, what’s inside is a mystery. It loves pancakes, rice omelets, custard pudding and “dango” rice dumplings. Its friends are Kaoru’s pet bird Kiiroitori and a small white bear cub named Korilakkuma who also showed up out of the blue. The series, comprised of 13 episodes, is produced by Dwarf and is the first stop motion animated series featuring “Rilakkuma”. Vanity Fair (Amazon Prime Video, December 21) - In a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having, no one is more determined to climb to the heights of English Society than Miss Rebecca Sharp. Meanwhile, Hulu has announced an expanded multi-year partnership and output deal with Funimation, offering a significant boost to the platform's collection of anime content with several new subtitled and dubbed series. "This expansive agreement, which symbolizes both companies' shared commitment to anime, along with the support of SPT, further cements Funimation's position as a global leader in anime distribution," said Gen Fukunaga, President and CEO at Funimation. "It will fuel the acquisition of new titles and provide both Funimation and Hulu subscribers with access to the very best in anime that Japan has to offer." As part of the agreement, Hulu will gain the first look U.S. streaming video on-demand rights to future anime series produced and released by Funimation. Likewise, the deal will make Hulu and Funimation the co-exclusive premiere platforms for select new subtitled anime titles day and date with their worldwide premieres in Japan. In addition, Hulu and Funimation continue to be the only US platforms offering streaming access to all subbed and dubbed episodes of anime series like My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and Tokyo Ghoul. "Funimation has been a longtime partner of ours, and together we have curated a full library of the most sought-after anime series from all over the world on Hulu," said Lisa Holme, Hulu's VP of Content Acquisition. "With this new deal, we are doubling-down on our investment to continue growing our world class anime offering with even more shows that we know our viewers love to watch." - 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 Mon Dec 10, 2018 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
HUNTER KILLER Dated for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Gary Oldman, Gerard Butler, and Common will hit both formats in January. [/teaser] Lionsgate has revealed that Hunter Killer will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on January 29. American submarine Captain Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that a secret Russian coup is in the offing, a conspiracy that threatens to dismantle the world order. With crew and country on the line, Glass must assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters, rescue the kidnapped Russian president and prevent World War III. The releases will include Dolby Atmos audio (with a Dolby Vision HDR video presentation on the 4K release) and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Donovan Marsh “Surface Tension: Declassifying Hunter Killer” (Two-Part Featurette) You can find the latest specs for Hunter Killer linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 29. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Dec 10, 2018 at 08:05 AM PST by:
