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FilmStruck Streaming Service Is Shutting Down[teaser]The digital platform focused on classic films is being shut down.[/teaser] Warner Bros. Digital Networks and Turner have announced plans to terminate their FilmStruck subscription streaming service. The platform first launched back in 2016 and has been the digital streaming home of the Criterion Collection's library of films. As of today, the service is no longer accepting new subscribers and is set to formally close on November 29. In addition, current subscribers should be receiving an email about refund options if applicable. In a statement released to Variety on the matter, Turner and WB Digital Networks said, "We're incredibly proud of the creativity and innovations produced by the talented and dedicated teams who worked on FilmStruck over the past two years. While FilmStruck has a very loyal fanbase, it remains largely a niche service. We plan to take key learnings from FilmStruck to help shape future business decisions in the direct-to-consumer space and redirect this investment back into our collective portfolios." FilmStruck offered a mix of contemporary and classic arthouse, indie, foreign and cult films from many major studios and independent distributors, including Warner Bros., Janus Films, Flicker Alley and Icarus. Likewise, the platform was the home of the Criterion Channel with streaming access to the label's collection of titles. Though it's not yet clear where Criterion will take its films just yet, the company stated on its website that they are looking to bring their content back to the digital space as soon as possible. Before teaming up with FilmStruck, Criterion previously offered its titles through Hulu. The termination of FilmStruck comes in the wake of recent news that parent company AT&T plans to launch a new comprehensive streaming service with content from Turner, HBO, and Warner Bros. in 2019. Sources: FilmStruck, Criterion, VarietyPosted Fri Oct 26, 2018 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
Rumor Mill: DISNEY CLASSICS COMPLETE 1937-2018 MOVIE COLLECTION Announced for Blu-ray in Europe -- U.S. Release Incoming?[teaser]Amazon UK has listed a massive 55 film set (mostly Blu-rays) for a December release. [/teaser] Disney is set to release Disney Classics Complete 1937-2018 Movie Collection on Blu-ray in Europe on December 3. No word yet on a North American release. In 1937, the Walt Disney Studios released its first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and pioneered a new form of family entertainment. More than seven decades later, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues to honour its heritage through animated films that combine beautiful artistry, masterful storytelling and ground-breaking technology. Relive & own forever 55 Disney Classics from 1937-2018 with this special collection celebrating the output of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Boxset contains a space for Ralph Breaks The Internet (2018) – available to purchase in Spring 19’ and an additional bonus 80-page book ‘A Celebration Of The Walt Disney Animated Studios’. **Please note for the Blu-ray collection that the 5 films below are DVD discs as they are not available on Blu-ray**: Saludos Amigos (1943) The Three Caballeros (1945) Make Mine Music (1946) Melody Time (1948) The Black Cauldron (1985). Number Title Year of Release 1 Snow White 19372 Pinocchio 19403 Fantasia 19404 Dumbo 19415 Bambi 19426 Saludos Amigos 19427 The Three Caballeros 19448 Make Mine Music 19469 Fun & Fancy Free 194710 Melody Time 194811 Ichabod & Mr Toad 194912 Cinderella 195013 Alice In Wonderland 195114 Peter Pan 195315 Lady & The Tramp 195516 Sleeping Beauty 195917 101 Dalmatians 196118 The Sword in the Stone 196319 The Jungle Book 196720 The Aristocats 197021 Robin Hood 197322 The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh 197723 The Rescuers 197724 The Fox & The Hound 198125 The Black Cauldron 198526 Basil The Great Mouse Detective 198627 Oliver & Company 198828 The Little Mermaid 198929 Rescuers Down Under 199030 Beauty & the Beast 199131 Aladdin 199232 The Lion King 199433 Pocahontas 199534 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 199635 Hercules 199736 Mulan 199837 Tarzan 199938 Fantasia 2000 200039 The Emperor's New Groove 200140 Atlantis 200141 Lilo & Stitch 200242 Treasure Planet 200243 Brother Bear 200344 Home On The Range 200445 Chicken Little 200546 The Wild 200647 Meet The Robinsons 200748 Bolt 200849 The Princess & the Frog 200950 Tangled 201051 Wreck-It Ralph 201252 Frozen 201353 Big Hero 6 201454 Zootropolis 201655 Moana 2016 You can find the latest specs for Disney Classics Complete 1937-2018 Movie Collection (UK) linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 3.Posted Thu Oct 25, 2018 at 08:26 AM PDT by: -
REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The next DC Universe animated feature is slated for a January release. [/teaser] In an early press announcement, Warner Brothers says Reign of the Supermen will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on January 29. Reign of the Supermen finds Earth’s citizens – and the Man of Steel’s heroic contemporaries – dealing with a world without Superman. But the aftermath of Superman’s death, and the subsequent disappearance of his body, leads to a new mystery – is Superman still alive? The question is further complicated when four new super-powered individuals – Steel, Cyborg Superman, Superboy and the Eradicator – emerge to proclaim themselves as the ultimate hero. In the end, only one will be able to proclaim himself the world’s true Superman. Reign of the Supermen is the second half of a two-part DC Universe Movies experience that began in August 2018 with The Death of Superman – the two films telling a more faithful animated version of “The Death of Superman,” DC’s landmark 1992-93 comic phenomenon. Superman Doomsday, the inaugural film in the DC Universe Movies series, told an abridged version of that comics story, but with a runtime of 75 minutes, the film was only able to focus on a core, singular storyline. The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen restore many of the moments and characters that fans hold dear to their hearts. "Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is proud to continue the most popular Superman story of all time which began in The Death of Superman,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “Reign of the Supermen is the thrilling story of how the world reacts to the shocking death of its protector. No true comic fan will want to miss this larger than life story of the heroes and villains who rise to fill the void.” The Reign of the Supermen all-star cast is led by Jerry O’Connell (Carter, Bravo’s Play by Play, Stand by Me), Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians) and Rainn Wilson (The Office, The Meg) as the voices of Superman, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively. The potent trio is joined by the DC Universe Movies’ returning voices of the Justice League: Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Terra Nova) as Batman, Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent, Daredevil) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, Nathan Fillion (Castle, The Rookie) as Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Insatiable, Ugly Betty) as The Flash, and Nyambi Nyambi (Mike & Molly, The Good Fight) as Martian Manhunter. Newly featured cast members include Cress Williams (Black Lightning) as Steel, Cameron Monaghan (Gotham) as Superboy, Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) as Hank Henshaw, and Tony Todd (Candyman) as Darkseid. In addition, the cast includes Charles Halford (Constantine) as Bibbo Bibbowski and The Eradicator, Rocky Carroll (NCIS) as Perry White, Toks Olagundoye (Castle) as Cat Grant, Max Mittleman (Justice League Action) as Jimmy Olsen, Paul Eiding (Ben 10: Omniverse) as Jonathan Kent, Jennifer Hale (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) as Martha Kent, Trevor Devall (Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) as Dabney Donovan and Erica Luttrell (Salvation) as Mercy. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include: Featurette: Lex Luthor – The Greatest Nemesis A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five From the DC Vault: Superman: The Animated Series, "Heavy Metal" From the DC Vault: Justice League Unlimited, "Panic in the Sky" You can find the latest specs for Reign of the Supermen linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 29.Posted Thu Oct 25, 2018 at 07:38 AM PDT by: -
THE NUN Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next chapter in The Conjuring film universe is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is set to release The Nun on Blu-ray on December 4. When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order’s unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of the same demonic nun that first terrorized audiences in The Conjuring 2 as the abbey becomes a horrific battleground between the living and the damned. Supplements include: • A New Horror Icon • Gruesome Planet • The Conjuring Chronology • Over 10 minutes of deleted scenes You can find the latest specs for The Nun linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 24, 2018 at 01:56 PM PDT by: -
Google Play Announces Free 4K Upgrades for Previous Digital Movie Purchases[teaser]The service is now offering complimentary 4K upgrades for supported digital titles in your library.[/teaser] Google has announced several new 4K features and updates for its Google Play Movies & TV streaming service in the US and Canada. Starting today, the company is offering free 4K upgrades for previously purchased titles, along with reduced 4K movie prices and expanded 4K playback support for smart TVs. As part of the company's improved 4K experience, Google will now automatically upgrade previously purchased digital movies from participating Hollywood studios to 4K when available -- even if customers originally bought the title in SD or HD. In order to be eligible for the 4K upgrade, titles must have been purchased or redeemed from Google Play or YouTube. Supported studios currently include Fox, Lionsgate, NBC Universal, Sony (US only), and Warner Brothers. SD titles will only be upgraded if they were bought or redeemed before October 23, 2018. Google will notify users which movies have been upgraded when they open the Play Movies & TV app. Likewise, the platform will continue to add upgrades in the future as more 4K titles are made available from participating studios. And to go along with the free 4K upgrades, Google has also announced a price decrease for most 4K movie listings through the platform. In addition, 4K playback support has also been expanded to cover more smart TV models. Beyond existing support for 4K Sony Bravia TVs, 4K playback through the Google Play Movies & TV app is now available through most Samsung 4K smart TVs, and the company is also planning to add support for LG displays as well. Finally, the overall Google Play Movies & TV app design has also been updated for Samsung, LG, and VIZIO TVs, offering an improved user experience with a more modern look and feel. Google Play's free 4K upgrades and reduced 4K prices now place the service more in line with Apple's iTunes platform, which has already been offering similar features for Ultra HD titles. Both services are part of the Movies Anywhere digital ecosystem, allowing users to link accounts in order to sync their movie libraries from supported studios across multiple retailer apps and playback devices. Other participating retailers include Amazon Prime Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, and Microsoft Movies & TV. Source: Google PlayPosted Tue Oct 23, 2018 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Launches Updated HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset[teaser]A new version of the company's mixed reality headset is now available.[/teaser] Samsung has announced the release of the HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset. The device is now available in the US through the Microsoft Store and Samsung.com for an MSRP of $500. "Samsung strives to develop meaningful innovations that deliver unique experiences to all consumers," said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "With industry-leading display technology and an enhanced, premium design, the new Samsung HMD Odyssey+ offers new levels of immersion, improving upon its already brilliant display resolution for a consumer immersive headset." The HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset features dual 3.5” AMOLED displays with a combined resolution of 1,440 x 1,600 per eye. In addition, the displays use Samsung's Anti-Screen Door Effect (Anti-SDE) technology to reduce fixed-pattern noise and produce a perceived PPI of 1,233 PPI. Likewise, premium audio tech by AKG is integrated as well, offering built-in 360-degree spatial sound support for simulated 3D audio. Finally, the system also includes built-in Bluetooth, Inside-Out Position tracking with 6 Degrees Of Freedom (DOF), easy-plug-in setup with a compatible PC, and pre-paired controllers for extensive mixed reality and virtual reality support. Here's a full rundown of key specs per Samsung: Platform - Windows MR, Steam VR Support Display - Dual 3.5in AMOLED, Anti-SDE Resolution - 2880 X 1,600 (1,440 X 1,600 per eye) Frequency - 60Hz, 90Hz Field of View - 110-degrees Sensors - 2 Windows MR Cameras, IPD Sensor, G-Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Tracking Convenience - 6DOF, Inside-out Tracking Area - 170-degrees Connectivity - HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0 Audio - AKG Premium Audio Microphone - Dual Array Mic IPD Adjustment - Yes Convenience - Adjustable Headband Weight - 1.3 lbs Availability for the Samsung HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset is set to expand to Korea, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, and other markets soon. In addition, the device will be on display at the Microsoft Booth at Unite Los Angeles from October 23 – 25. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Oct 22, 2018 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Steven Spielberg's SCHINDLER'S LIST Heading Back to Theaters and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Best Picture Oscar-winner has been fully remastered and will return to theaters and home video for the film's 25th anniversary this December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal's Schindler's List has been remastered in 4K, Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos and will return to theaters on December 7, 2018 in the United States and Canada. A 4K UHD and Blu-ray are slated for December 18. Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece, Schindler's List, one of the most historically significant films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, this incredible true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Meticulously restored from the original film negative in pristine 4K resolution and supervised by Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List is a powerful story whose lessons of courage and faith continue to inspire generations. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision and HDR10, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: Schindler's List: 25 Years Later Voices from the List USC Shoah Foundation Story with Steven Spielberg (2018) Let Their Testimonies Speak - Stronger Than Hate About IWitness (2018) You can find the latest specs for Schindler's List - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 18. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 22, 2018 at 09:14 AM PDT by: -
THE HATE U GIVE 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Pre-Orders R Up[teaser]George Tillman Jr.'s acclaimed drama is coming soon to both formats. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox's The Hate U Give is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray and is now available to preorder at Amazon. Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for The Hate U Give linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 22, 2018 at 06:36 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: NARCOS, TELL ME A STORY, and More[teaser]A preview for the latest season of Narcos leads this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix have all 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: Derren Brown: Sacrifice (Netflix, October 19) - Celebrated psychological illusionist Derren Brown returns with a new Netflix original special in which he attempts to radically transform, through the use of covert psychological techniques, one man's prejudices. Spanning two continents and drawing on the expertise of actors, stunt coordinators and ballistic experts, Derren creates a scenario in which his subject has to decide whether or not to make the ultimate sacrifice: laying down his life for a complete stranger he wouldn't normally identify with. Adam Sandler: 100% FRESH (Netflix, October 23) - Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station. Bodyguard (Netflix, October 24) - Set in and around the corridors of power, Bodyguard tells the story of David Budd (Richard Madden), a heroic, but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for London’s Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), Budd finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs. Responsible for her safety, could he become her biggest threat? The Degenerates (Netflix, October 30) - Warning: You may find this show extremely hilarious or incredibly offensive. Ready to roll the dice? A series of no-holds-barred comedy from the likes of rising comics like Big Jay Oakerson, Joey Diaz, Liza Treyger, Yamaneika Saunders, Christina P. and Brad Williams. Super Drags: Red Band Slayage (Netflix, November 9) - Three queens serve fierce looks and take on evil. Whether they’re facing a shady customer, or outright bigotry, these queens are ready to spread their glitter and twerk away the shade. Narcos: Mexico (Netflix, November 16) - This raw, gritty series chronicles the gripping real-life stories of the drug kingpins of the late 1980s and the corroborative efforts of law enforcement to meet them head on in brutal, bloody conflict. It details the many, often-conflicting forces - legal, political, police, military and civilian - that clash in the effort to control cocaine, one of the world's most valuable commodities. The Kominsky Method (Netflix, November 16) - 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. Both comedic and emotional, The Kominsky Method is an 8-episode, half-hour single camera show created by 8-time Emmy Award Nominee Chuck Lorre. The Final Table (Netflix, November 20) - A global culinary competition show featuring the world’s most talented chefs fighting for a spot at the elite, Final Table made up of the greatest chefs from around the globe. The series features 12 teams of two chefs from around the world cooking the national dishes of Mexico, Spain, England, Brazil, France, Japan, the U.S., India and Italy. Each episode focuses on a different country and its cuisine, with celebrity ambassadors, food critics and the country’s greatest chef eliminating teams until the finale. In that last episode, only one of our competing chefs will win a place at the Final Table, joining the nine legendary culinary icons -- Enrique Olvera (Mexico), Andoni Aduriz (Spain), Clare Smyth (UK), Helena Rizzo (Brazil), Vineet Bhatia (India), Grant Achatz (US), Carlo Cracco (Italy), Yoshihiro Narisawa (Japan) and Anne-Sophie Pic (France). Baby (Netflix, November 30) - A coming-of-age story that explores the unseen lives of Roman high schoolers. Loosely inspired by a true story, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets. Diablero (Netflix, December 21) - The eternal fight between good and evil among devils and angels in the colorful streets of Mexico will open the door to a fantasy world never seen before, where anything can happen. The horror and supernatural thriller centers around Father Ramiro Ventura, a priest who finds himself seeking the aid of legendary "diablero" or demon hunter Elvis Infante. With the aid of Nancy, a modern day superhero, this improbable trio lives in a constant battle between two worlds that exists within and sets in motion a series of events that could determine the fate of mankind. Along the way, they will trap and sell demons, fallen angels, and otherworldly creatures in a black market linked to an underground fighting circuit. Patriot: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, November 9) - John must make a choice at the train platform — be free from his obligations and adversaries by letting Agathe take the money or pursue her, at great risk to himself, in an effort to protect his brother, father, and country. Meanwhile, his father presents a perilous way out of it all: find and assassinate Cantar Walley in Paris. Tell Me A Story (CBS All Access, October 31) - Set in modern-day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves "The Three Little Pigs," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel" into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge and murder. The cast includes James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Dania Ramirez, Danielle Campbell, Paul Wesley, and Kim Cattrall. - 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. - 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. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), CBS All Access (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 19, 2018 at 11:10 AM PDT by: -
HALLOWEEN (2018) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Pre-Orders Up[teaser]David Gordon Green's 2018 horror film is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] Universal's Halloween (2018) is already up for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray at Amazon. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Halloween (2018) linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 19, 2018 at 08:40 AM PDT by:
