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TCL Roku TVs Are Up to 20% off at Best Buy Today Only![teaser]The company's Roku TVs are on sale now![/teaser] As part of the retailer's 20 Days of Deals promotion, Best Buy is now offering a special one-day sale on TCL Roku TVs. The discounts will be active all day via BestBuy.com and through Best Buy locations across the US until 11:59PM CST or stores close, while supplies last. A total of 10 models are included in the promotion with prices marked down as much as 20%. Here's a full rundown of models currently on sale: TCL 55" 6 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $549.99 ($50 off) TCL 55" 5 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $399.99 ($50 off) TCL 43" 5 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $299.99 ($20 off) TCL 55" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $349.99 ($30 off) TCL 49" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $299.99 ($40 off) TCL 43" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $259.99 ($20 off) TCL 49" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $269.99 ($60 off) TCL 40" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $199.99 ($30 off) TCL 32" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $159.99 ($40 off) TCL 32" 3 Series 720p Roku HDTV - Currently $139.99 ($30 off) TCL's Roku TVs include integrated access to the Roku OS smart TV platform with more than 5,000 streaming channels. The lineup is led by the 6-Series and 5-Series 4K HDR TVs with sizes ranging from 43-inches to 65-inches. In addition, the flagship models include support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback, along with wide color gamut capabilities, the company's new iPQ Engine, and HDR Pro Gamma feature. Source: Best BuyPosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 10:45 PM PST by: -
Comcast Xfinity Joins Movies Anywhere Digital Ecosystem[teaser]Another content provider has joined the cross-platform digital locker system.[/teaser] Movies Anywhere has announced the addition of Comcast Xfinity TV to its lineup of supported digital retailers. The service is the first pay-TV provider to support the platform, joining previously compatible stores like VUDU, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Movies & TV, and FandangoNOW. "Comcast is one of the country's leading pay TV providers with a customer base that, like ours, consists of people who are passionate about the movies they love," said Karin Gilford, General Manager, Movies Anywhere. "We are thrilled to now include Comcast's Xfinity TV customers among those who can benefit from Movies Anywhere's ability to bring their favorite movies together in one place that can be accessed across a multitude of devices using the Movies Anywhere app and across Xfinity TV platforms." Movies Anywhere allows users to buy, redeem, and store digital films from five major studios and then sync those titles across multiple retailer apps and playback devices. The platform supports a growing collection of over 7,500 digital titles from Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony. With newly added support for Comcast's Xfinity service, Xfinity customers can now combine their eligible movie purchases from the Xfinity Digital Store with their libraries from other Movies Anywhere retailers, enabling access to all their supported titles through the Xfinity X1, the Xfinity Stream app, and other Xfinity TV platforms. "Xfinity X1 is the only platform that provides customers with seamless, integrated access to all of their entertainment choices within one user interface, whether that content is live, on demand, streamed, recorded, rented or owned," said Daniel Spinosa, Vice President, Entertainment Services, Comcast Cable. "And by joining Movies Anywhere, Xfinity TV customers can now easily link their accounts across participating digital retailers and watch their consolidated digital library on X1, or anywhere in the country via the Xfinity Stream app and portal." Source: Movies Anywhere via PR NewswirePosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 06:50 PM PST by: -
McIntosh Celebrates 70th Anniversary with New Limited Edition Commemorative Vacuum Tub System[teaser]Two limited edition audio components have been revealed.[/teaser] McIntosh has announced the launch of a special 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Commemorative System, helping to mark the company's 70 years of business from 1949 to 2019. The package includes the MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier and the C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. In addition, McIntosh will donate $1,000 to the Save the Children organization for every Limited Edition Commemorative System sold. "We are honored to be entering our 70th year of fulfilling Mr. Mac's vision of bringing world class home audio equipment to music and audio lovers everywhere," said McIntosh President Charlie Randall. "We've been fortunate to be able to do what we love to do for so long. We couldn't have done that without the support of all our customers, dealers and distributors, and I'd like to thank each one of them," Randall added. "And since we have been so fortunate, we are delighted to be able to give back to those in need via a donation to Save the Children, a truly worthwhile charity dedicated to helping children everywhere." The Commemorative System amps and preamps are specially marked and share matching serial numbers. In addition, a "…for the love of music…" McIntosh History Book with an authenticating certificate is included as well. The Commemorative System packages will be limited to just 70 units, though the amp and preamp will be made available separately after the systems sell out. The MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier is rated for 150 Watts per channel and uses the company's Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer technology. In addition, the amp incorporates eight KT88 output vacuum tubes along with eight small signal tubes comprised of four 12AX7A and four 12AT7 vacuum tubes. LEDs are integrated under the signal tubes enabling them to glow their natural amber color, green, or blue. And when it comes to design, the unit features a bead blasted black anodized aluminum chassis accentuated with matte finish carbon fiber side panels. Meanwhile, a backlit laser cut McIntosh logo and classic McIntosh knobs are positioned on the front panel. The C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier features an all analog design with one 12AT7 and five 12AX7A vacuum tubes. Two balanced inputs, three unbalanced inputs, a Moving Coil phono input, and a Moving Magnet phono input are integrated as well, along with two pairs of balanced and unbalanced output connections. The unit carries a retro look with a polished stainless steel chassis, a McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. The McIntosh 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Commemorative System is now available for order via Authorized McIntosh dealers for an MSRP of $22,000. Units are expected to start shipping this month. Once the Limited Edition Commemorative Systems are sold out, the MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier ($15,000) and the C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier ($7,000) will be available separately. Source: McIntoshPosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 02:15 PM PST by: -
BATMAN: HUSH Dated for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Another DC Universe animated feature will be available on home video in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says Batman: Hush will hit 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 16. An adaptation of the Batman: Hush storyline, by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Batman: Hush linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under April 16. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 08:54 AM PST by: -
Marvel's Heroes Reassemble in First AVENGERS: ENDGAME Trailer[teaser]The title and first trailer have finally been revealed for the new Avengers movie.[/teaser] Marvel has released the first trailer for the upcoming fourth Avengers film, now officially titled Avengers: Endgame. The upcoming superhero team-up film is set to premiere on April 26, 2019. A culmination of 22 interconnected films, the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences to witness the turning point of this epic journey. Our beloved heroes will truly understand how fragile this reality is and the sacrifices that must be made to uphold it. Check out the official trailer below! Avengers: Endgame stars Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, and more as they pick up the pieces left by their devastating showdown with Josh Brolin's villainous Thanos in the previous film. The movie comes from directors Anthony and Joe Russo with a script by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely. Meanwhile, other upcoming Marvel films include Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019. Spider-Man: Far From Home will then follow on July 5, 2019. In addition, Sony is set to release Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on December 14. Finally, 20th Century Fox is bringing X-Men: Dark Phoenix to theaters on June 7, 2019 and The New Mutants to theaters on August 2, 2019. Source: Marvel (YouTube)Posted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
62% of People Say DIE HARD Isn't a Christmas Movie and They're Wrong[teaser]Can 62% of Americans be wrong? Yes. Yes, they can.[/teaser] For decades films fans have been debating one very important question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Perhaps second only to "Did Han shoot first?", the seemingly simple query has led to a rather heated split between moviegoers. And according to a recent poll conducted by the Morning Consult/Hollywood Reporter, there might finally be a consensus on the answer. The only problem? The majority is wrong. Hans-Gruber-dead wrong! Per the results of the survey, 62% of the participants believe that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Meanwhile, only a quarter of the respondents think that the flick should be considered a Christmas movie. When the results are further broken down by demographics, it's revealed that people between the ages of 30-44 were the most supportive of the Christmas association -- with 37% of that group answering in the affirmative. Check out a full breakdown of the results per Morning Consult below: The poll was conducted between November 15 and November 18 among 2,200 U.S. adults. And while the site states that there's a margin of error of 2 percentage points… as far as I'm concerned it's way bigger than that! Yes, as you can probably guess by now, I'm one of the apparently few who do indeed believe that Die Hard is a Christmas flick. Sure, Bruce Willis himself might disagree, but I've got a few "well-reasoned" points to back up my claim: 1. It takes place on Christmas Eve This one is pretty self-explanatory. Sure, a story occurring during the holiday doesn't automatically make it a Christmas movie, but it definitely gets the snowball rolling. 2. The film is set during an actual Christmas party Expanding upon the above, Die Hard doesn't just take place during Christmas Eve -- it's actually set at a Christmas party complete with festive decorations and yuletide cheer… at least, until the terrorists show up. 3. Bruce Willis punishes the naughty Yeah, his form of punishment might be a little more extreme than a traditional lump of coal, but John McClane makes sure that all the naughty terrorists are punished and the nice hostages are saved. Hell, he even manages to scribble a festive warning across one of the dead criminals he takes out, writing "Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho" -- resulting in the greatest Christmas sweater ever made. 4. It works in a famous Christmas poem During the police siege on Nakatomi Plaza one of the flick's villains makes a snarky reference to a very famous Christmas poem when he says, "Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring -- except for the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation." You see, even the terrorists are getting in the spirit of the holiday! 5. An estranged couple reconciles Many who argue against Die Hard being a Christmas flick cite the film's violence and lack of holiday themes -- but McLane's desire to reunite with his estranged wife and kids could not be more in line with classic Christmas storytelling… right down to a final shot where the couple embraces as "Let it Snow" plays on in the background. 6. Come on, it just gives us a great excuse to watch it... again At the end of the day whether Die Hard is a certifiable Christmas flick or not doesn't really matter. It checks off enough of the requirements and evokes the general atmosphere of the holiday season, giving film fans a perfect excuse to snuggle up by the fire with their loved ones while John McClane kicks some major ass across their TV screen. Source: Morning ConsultPosted Thu Dec 6, 2018 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE Dated for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Another animated DC Universe movie arrives in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says Justice League vs. the Fatal Five will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 6. The Justice League battles the Fatal Five, (Tharok, Emerald Empress, Validus, Mano and the Persuader). Based on the characters created by Jim Shooter. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Justice League vs. the Fatal Five linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under August 6. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 6, 2018 at 11:02 AM PST by: -
Tom Cruise Wants You To Turn Off Motion Smoothing and Here's How![teaser]Tired of watching movies with the "soap opera effect" turned on? This guide is here to help you deactivate it![/teaser] Motion Smoothing, otherwise known as motion interpolation or "the first thing I turn off when I unpack a new TV," is a common yet divisive feature found on many modern displays. Though the tech can have its benefits, many viewers prefer for it to be disabled... including movie stars like Tom Cruise. As detailed in a new video posted on the actor's Twitter account, Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie are excited for viewers to check out Mission: Impossible - Fallout on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and digital -- but they'd prefer fans watch the movie with Motion Smoothing turned off. Check out the embedded tweet below to hear their plea... I’m taking a quick break from filming to tell you the best way to watch Mission: Impossible Fallout (or any movie you love) at home. pic.twitter.com/oW2eTm1IUA — Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) December 4, 2018 Sounds like a mission worth accepting to me, but just what exactly is Motion Smoothing and how can users turn it off? Well, let's break it down! Motion Smoothing is a picture feature implemented on most modern displays. The tech is designed to reduce blur and produce a more fluid and sharp image during motion. To do this, the setting artificially increases the natural 24fps cadence of film content to match the higher refresh rates used on many consumer TVs by generating and interpolating extra frames in between existing ones. Unfortunately, though the resulting picture is indeed smoother, this technique typically results in a "soap opera effect" with an unnatural and overly processed appearance. In other words, it might make sports look more fluid but it often makes movies look like cheap high-speed video recordings. Thankfully, while Motion Smoothing is usually turned on by default, the setting can be manually disabled on many TVs through a few simple steps. Here's a quick rundown of each major brand's term for Motion Smoothing along with details on how to turn off the setting on most current models: Sony - MotionFlow Open the Picture Settings menu Select the Advanced Picture Settings option Navigate to the Motion submenu Set the MotionFlow setting to Off to disable it completely Samsung - Auto Motion Plus Open the Picture Settings menu Select the Expert Settings option Navigate to the Auto Motion Plus submenu Set the Auto Motion Plus setting to Off to disable it completely LG - TruMotion Open the Picture Settings menu Select Picture Options Select TruMotion and set it to Off to disable it completely VIZIO - Motion Control Open the Picture Settings menu Select the More Picture option Select Motion Control Set Reduce Judder to 0 and Reduce Motion Blur to 0 Panasonic - Intelligent Frame Creation Open the Picture Settings menu Select Intelligent Frame Creation and set it to "Off" TCL - Action Smoothing Open the Options menu Select Advanced Picture Settings Navigate to Action Smoothing and set it to "Off" Hisense - Motion Enhancement Open the Picture Settings menu Select Advanced Picture Settings Navigate to Motion Enhancement and set it to "Off"Posted Tue Dec 4, 2018 at 05:15 PM PST by: -
The Russo Brothers Discuss X-MEN & DEADPOOL Joining Disney's MCU[teaser]The Infinity War directors have shared some new thoughts on the Fox merger and their new production company.[/teaser] As reported by Deadline and Business Insider, filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo are prepping for the upcoming addition of the X-Men and Deadpool franchises into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie rights to the popular characters are part of Disney's recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox. "I'm sure of it," said Joe Russo at the Business Insider Ignition conference when addressing whether or not the characters will transition into the MCU. Russo then went on to praise Disney CEO Bob Iger before adding, "I'm certain, with Kevin Feige, who also has been on an historic run in the business, that he is going to incorporate those characters under the large Marvel umbrella. We haven't spoken to him specifically about when he's going to do it, but I'm certain that that acquisition created great value in dimensionalizing Marvel and the stories that they can tell going forward." Feige, who serves as the President of Marvel Studios, is now poised to oversee Fox's big-screen Marvel characters under the larger MCU franchise once all the logistics have been hammered out. In addition to the X-Men and Deadpool, Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox will also give them the film rights to the Fantastic Four characters as well. And outside of Marvel related news, the Russo Brothers also discussed their new production company, AGBO. According to Joe Russo, the company is being positioned by the brothers as "an artists collective to create content that excites us." Likewise, the venture will encourage experimenting with new storytelling forms as the brothers question the future viability and increasing predictability of the classic two-hour feature film format. The first AGBO titles will carry relatively modest budgets of around $10 million, and will include a film adaptation of author Nico Walker's novel Cherry. Meanwhile, Joe and Anthony Russo's still untitled sequel to Avengers: Infinity War is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2019. Sources: Business Insider, DeadlinePosted Tue Dec 4, 2018 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
RIVER RUNS RED Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The gritty crime drama will hit both formats this month. [/teaser] Cinedigm says River Runs Red will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 11. Taye Diggs, George Lopez and John Cusack star in this action-packed battle for revenge at any price. Respected Judge Charles Coleman (Taye Diggs) and his wife have devoted their lives to law enforcement. The two are thrilled when their son is accepted into the police academy, but everything changes when he is shot by two corrupt cops (Luke Hemsworth and Gianni Capaldi) and the official investigation finds no wrongdoing. After his trusted friend detective Horace (John Cusack) finds evidence to the contrary, Charles joins forces with an anguished mechanic (George Lopez) whose son was killed by the same cops and together they take the law into their own hands. You can find the latest specs for River Runs Red 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 4, 2018 at 06:13 AM PST by:
