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Uncle Drew Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The sports comedy will be available on both formats in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says Uncle Drew will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 25. After Dax (Lil Rel Howery) loses his street ball team to his archrival (Nick Kroll), he's desperate for a way to enter the upcoming tournament and win the cash prize. Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving), and draws up a crazy game plan: convince Drew and his old squad (Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie) to hit the court one more time and prove that septuagenarians can still win the big one! Each release will have a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (the 4K UHD will also feature Dolby Vision) and supplements include: DEAR DREW Animated Short 7 Deleted Scenes "Who is Uncle Drew? The Making of a Basketball Icon" Featurette "Youngbloods of Comedy" Featurette "Bucket Seats & Boom Boom Rooms: Uncle Drew's Van" Featurette Enhanced Audio Commentary with Director Charles Stone III You can find the latest specs for Uncle Drew linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under September 25. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 8, 2018 at 10:54 AM PDT by: -
The First Three The Fast and the Furious Films Speed Towards 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Each 4K release will be available in stores this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 2. The Fast and the Furious - Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy.2 Fast 2 Furious - Former cop Brian O'Conner is called upon to bust a dangerous criminal and he recruits the help of a former childhood friend and street racer who has a chance to redeem himself.The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - A teenager (Lucas Black) becomes a major competitor in the world of drift racing after moving in with his father in Tokyo to avoid a jail sentence in America. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 2. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 8, 2018 at 08:54 AM PDT by: -
Microsoft Movies & TV Joins Movies Anywhere Digital Ecosystem[teaser]A new retailer has joined the cross-platform digital locker system.[/teaser] Movies Anywhere has announced the addition of Microsoft Movies & TV to its lineup of supported digital retailers. The service now joins previously compatible stores like VUDU, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and FandangoNOW. "This launch has been highly anticipated by our most passionate movie fans, and we are very excited to bring Microsoft into the Movies Anywhere family," said Karin Gilford, General Manager, Movies Anywhere. "Movies Anywhere brings your movie collection together quickly and easily, and we're thrilled to share this benefit with Microsoft customers. Since our launch just nine months ago, consumers have stored more than 135 million movies on our app, and both content and quality continue to grow with the onboarding of new retailers like Microsoft." 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. And beyond the new addition of Microsoft Movies & TV, customers can also link to their VUDU, Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW accounts -- letting users access all their supported content on the service and device of their choosing. "We are thrilled that Microsoft now supports Movies Anywhere," said Pedro Gutierrez, Director, Movies & TV, Microsoft. "With Movies Anywhere, all of your eligible movies from Microsoft can be enjoyed across your favorite screens at no extra cost. Microsoft Movies & TV allows you to watch the newest movies across your favorite devices — like Xbox — before streaming services or disc, and without subscription or membership fees." To help mark the occasion, Movies Anywhere and Microsoft are also offering two limited-time promotions. First, Movies Anywhere users will get an exclusive sneak peek at a bonus feature from Deadpool 2. In addition, through August 28, customers who sync their Movies Anywhere account with Microsoft or another supported digital retailer for the first time will receive a free digital copy of X-Men: Days of Future Past. Source: Movies Anywhere via PR NewswirePosted Tue Aug 7, 2018 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Reveals MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer[teaser]The new sound bar can pair with additional Yamaha speakers to create a wireless surround sound system.[/teaser] Yamaha has detailed the latest addition to its MusicCast lineup of audio products. The MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar is set to launch in September for an MSRP of $499.95. "The MusicCast BAR 400 offers exceptionally high performance and gets the most out of your music, video and gaming content," said Robert Goedken, general manager, AV Division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "This sound bar packs a wide array of features and advanced technologies at a price unmatched in its class." The sound bar system includes a wireless subwoofer and features MusicCast wireless multi-room audio technology, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, the BAR 400 can wirelessly pair with 1-2 MusicCast 50 speakers or 2 MusicCast 20 speakers using Yamaha's MusicCast Surround technology to create a full 5.1 home theater system. Likewise, the device offers Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround support, along with high-res audio playback at up to 192kHz with 24-bit resolution. Meanwhile, DTS Virtual:X post-processing technology is provided as well, allowing the unit to create 3D virtual surround. Wired connectivity options include an HDMI input, an HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC), and optical and analog audio inputs. In addition, the system supports voice control from Amazon Alexa devices, like the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers. And as part of Yamaha's MusicCast wireless multi-room audio platform, the BAR 400 is capable of streaming thousands of internet radio stations, locally stored music files on mobile devices and computers, and popular music services via the MusicCast Controller app, including Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, and Napster. Source: YamahaPosted Tue Aug 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Pre-order Announcement: The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions Dated for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The other two films in the sci-fi franchise are headed for 4K later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Reloaded for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 2. A Trilogy Box Set will also be available on the same day. The Matrix Reloaded - Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, and the rest of their crew continue to battle the machines that have enslaved the human race in the Matrix. Now, more humans are waking up out of the matrix and attempting to live in the real world. As their numbers grow, the battle moves to Zion, the last real-world city and center of human resistance. The Matrix Revolutions - Neo. Trinity. Morpheus. They and other heroes stand on the brink of victory or annihilation in the epic war against the Machines in the stunning final chapter of the Matrix trilogy. For Neo, that means going where no human has dared - into the heart of Machine City and into a cataclysmic showdown with the exponentially more powerful renegade program Smith. The revolution is now: The Matrix Revolutions. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for The Matrix Reloaded - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and The Matrix Revolutions - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 2.Posted Tue Aug 7, 2018 at 09:46 AM PDT by: -
The First Purge Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller prequel will hit both formats in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says The First Purge will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 2. Blumhouse Productions welcomes you to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge. To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation. Each release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: Deleted Scene A Radical Experiment - Featurette Bringing the Chaos - Featurette The Masks of The First Purge - Featurette You can find the latest specs for The First Purge linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 2. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 7, 2018 at 08:21 AM PDT by: -
Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead Summoned to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 4K release of the cult classic starring Bruce Campbell will be available in Dolby Vision 4K this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing The Evil Dead for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 9. More than 35 years ago, a low-budget horror movie roared across movie screens and changed the velocity of fear forever — and made a cult legend out of Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as the lethal, wisecracking Ash Williams. Now, for the first time, you can experience the ferocious ingenuity, relentless shocks, and gore-gushing havoc of the original Sam Raimi masterpiece in 4K! The release will feature a Dolby Vision presentation of the film with lossless 5.1 audio and supplements include an audio commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell. You can find the latest specs for The Evil Dead 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 9.Posted Tue Aug 7, 2018 at 07:29 AM PDT by: -
Seth Rogen Shares Fun Facts About Pineapple Express for Film's 10th Anniversary[teaser]The stoner comedy is celebrating its 10th anniversary.[/teaser] David Gordon Green's Pineapple Express was first released in theaters ten years ago today, and to help mark the occasion, star and co-writer Seth Rogen has been sharing some fun facts from the shoot on his Twitter Feed. The movie stars James Franco as a weed dealer and Rogen as a process server. After witnessing a murder, the stoner pair try to escape from corrupt cops and hitmen out to get them. Danny McBride, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez, and Craig Robinson round out the cast. The film originally hit theaters on August 6, 2008 and comes from a script written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Highlights from Rogen's list of trivia include details surrounding the title's origin, various injuries sustained during the shoot, and even a cameo by Stormy Daniels. Here's a full rundown of fun facts compiled from Seth Rogen's Twitter: In #PineappleExpress, me and my co-writer Evan had to roll all the cross joints needed to film (about 100) ourselves because nobody else on the crew could roll them properly. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The name #PineappleExpress was around for years before the movie. It’s a Hawaiian weather system that sometimes hits the Pacific Northwest, which is where we’re from. Evan heard the name and said “that would be a great name for a movie.” Years later we found a perfect fit. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 There was NO strain of weed called #PineappleExpress when we made the movie. We said “if one day, people are out there selling weed called Pineapple Express, it worked”. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Throughout the fight scene in Red’s house in #PineappleExpress, I broke my finger and Danny McBride got his head cracked open when Franco hit him with the bong. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The reason Saul wears a headband in #PineappleExpress is the result of another injury. There’s a shot (that’s in the movie) when we are running through the woods, Franco hits his head on a tree. He actually hit his head on a screw that was holding a pad in place and got stitches. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Red refers to his ex wife having gotten out of jail recently. There’s a pic of Red and his ex wife, who was played by Stormy Daniels. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 We wrote #PineappleExpress express for me to play Saul and Franco to play Dale. James wanted to switch roles, and I didn’t care that much, so we did. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The shots of the dick drawings on the principals desk in Superbad was actually filmed on the set of #PineappleExpress in the woods while we were shooting Dale and Saul destroying their cell phones. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Red was originally supposed to die the first time he was shot when he was tied up in his apartment, but we thought Danny Mcbride was so funny that we just kept bringing him back to life. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 While we were filming the scene where Red is taped to the chair in #PineappleExpress, Danny had to actually be taped in the chair all day and we couldn’t let him out because it took too long to put him back. pic.twitter.com/vBmmcRTuiL — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 I did my 99% of my own stunts in #PineappleExpress, (which might explain all the injuries) including this one: pic.twitter.com/DrV9jF1wIS — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, originally, Red killed Matheson with a Ford Fiesta, but Ford didn’t want their car involved in a movie murder so we had to change it to a Daewoo Lanos, which is ultimately much funnier I think. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Huey Lewis and the News recorded an original theme song for #PineappleExpress. We were inspired by our favorite 80s movies that had rock songs with their titles. Here he is performing it on Kimmel: https://t.co/nXVbuiW9z0 via @YouTube — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 We DID have a smoking billboard for #PineappleExpress that got shut down by the fire department because people keep thinking it was on fire. https://t.co/UslrDgNyuN — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The song Paper Planes by MIA does not actually appear in the movie #PineappleExpress, just the trailer. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Of all the weird references in #PineappleExpress, my favorite is to the fact that Matheson is wearing “British Knights”, because when I was a kid I wore the fuck out of my BK’s. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Saul calls his shit weed “Snicklefritz” because it’s what our practical FX supervisor would call his second in command when he didn’t like what he was doing and we thought it was hilarious. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Kanye came to the premiere of #PineappleExpress. pic.twitter.com/VpOMXHoiJI — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 This image is not actually from #PineappleExpress, but is from a skit we shot for the Oscars that year, which was filmed by Spielberg’s DP, Janusz Kaminski. https://t.co/GSDH7QTGix — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Source: Seth Rogen (Twitter)Posted Mon Aug 6, 2018 at 03:55 PM PDT by: -
MoviePass Limits Subscription Plan to 3 Movies Per Month[teaser]The movie-per-day option is officially being removed as the company struggles to stay in business.[/teaser] Following last week's news of a price increase, MoviePass has now announced plans to alter its standard monthly plan instead. While the company was previously set to raise the monthly fee of its movie-per-day plan to $14.95, the service will now keep its original $9.95 cost and instead reduce the number of eligible movie tickets per month to just three. In addition, subscribers to the new plan can also receive up to a $5.00 discount for any additional movie tickets. Likewise, despite the company's recent restrictions, the updated plan will also include support for many major studio first-run films, and the service will be suspending Peak Pricing and Ticket Verification for subscribers. The new plan will launch on August 15. Monthly subscribers will be able to make the transition when their current plan comes up for renewal following that date. Meanwhile, annual members will not be subject to the new three movie limit until it's time to renew their subscription. Reports of MoviePass' severe financial woes first broke last month, placing the platform's future in doubt. The new plan is being implemented to help reduce costs and produce a sustainable business model without resorting to a price increase. According to MoviePass, only 15 percent of its members see four or more movies per month, so the service is expecting the adjusted model to have little effect on the majority of its users. “We are well aware that during our journey to innovate moviegoing — a form of entertainment that over time has become unaffordable and broken — we’ve encountered many challenges. However, any industry-wide disruption like MoviePass requires a tremendous amount of testing, pivoting, and learning,“ said Mitch Lowe CEO of MoviePass. “We discovered over several months of research that our customers value a low monthly price above nearly everything else, so we came together to create a plan that delivers what most of our loyal MoviePass fans want, and one that, we believe, will also help to stabilize our business model. While most of our loyal subscribers shared the passion for this new accessible movie experience and experimented fairly, the fact is that a small number have used our business model to a point where it was compromising the business’ long-term stability. As is true with any new company, we’ve evolved to accommodate what has become an unprecedented phenomenon. We are now creating a framework to provide the vast majority of subscribers with what they want most – low cost, value, variety, and broad availability – and to bring some moderation to the small number of subscribers who imposed undue cost on the system by viewing a disproportionately large number of movies. We believe this new plan is a way for us to move forward with stability and continue to revitalize an entrenched industry and return moviegoing to everyone’s financial reach.” Beyond MoviePass, AMC recently launched its own rival movie ticket subscription service dubbed AMC Stubs A-List. The platform allows users to see three movies in any format at any AMC theater per week for $20 a month. Sources: MoviePass via BusinessWirePosted Mon Aug 6, 2018 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Rumor Mill: X-Men Trilogy Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 4K release has shown up online at Best Buy and looks to be a September release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing X-Men Trilogy for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 25. The release will include: X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and X-Men: The Last Stand. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for X-Men Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 25.Posted Mon Aug 6, 2018 at 09:45 AM PDT by:
