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'Avengers: Infinity War' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Detailed and Cover Art Updated[teaser]The Avengers will assemble in 4K HDR and HD next month.[/teaser] As previously reported, Disney is prepping Avengers: Infinity War for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. UPDATE: The release date according to slashfilm.com is August 14. In addition, a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Target Exclusive, a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Target Exclusive with Funko Pop Figure, and a Blu-ray Target Exclusive with Funko Pop Figure will all be available as well. Additionally, Marvel Studios will also release The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron on 4K UHD digitally on July 31, 2018 and physically on August 14, 2018 on the heels of the Avengers: Infinity War in-home release. Best Buy will also have SteelBooks for both films. As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. The releases will feature lossless 7.1 audio (Dolby Atmos on the 4K UHD) and supplements include: Strange Alchemy (5:08)– Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time—and discover why some were teamed up together.The Mad Titan (6:34) – Explore the MCU's biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.Beyond the Battle: Titan (9:36) – Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos' ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.Beyond the Battle: Wakanda (10:58) – Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.Deleted and Extended Scenes (10:07)Gag Reel (2:05)– Watch your favorite Super Heroes make super gaffes in this lighthearted collection of on-set antics.Audio Commentary (approx. 149 min.) by Anthony and Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely You can find the latest specs for Avengers: Infinity War linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under August 14. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K SteelBook Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K SteelBookPosted Tue Jul 10, 2018 at 09:58 AM PDT by: -
Shinola & Barefoot Sound Unveil New Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth Support[teaser]The new speakers aim to bring studio quality sound into the home.[/teaser] Shinola Audio has announced the launch of a new Bookshelf Speaker System. Developed in partnership with Barefoot Sound, the stereo speakers feature integrated Bluetooth support. "We couldn't think of a better partner to help re-launch our bookshelf speakers," said Shinola’s CEO, Tom Lewand. "Thomas Barefoot’s know-how and reputation in the pro-audio world married with our commitment to quality and our design ethos has produced a stunning speaker system. We are so proud of what Barefoot and our audio team have created and can't wait for our customer to hear it." Utilizing Barefoot Sound's expertise in the professional mixing industry, the speakers are designed to bring studio-quality sound to the home audio market. The Bookshelf speakers each feature a 1.5" soft dome tweeter and a 6.5" woofer. The system is rated for 300W peak power total (100W RMS per channel) and a frequency response of 60Hz - 22kHz +-3dB, 40Hz - 22kHz -10dB. In addition, the units include Bluetooth support for wireless audio streaming, along with RCA, Aux, S/PDIF, and USB connectivity. Finally, the speakers both feature a hand finished, uniform density, oak composite cabinet design and a removable magnetic grille. "Working with Shinola has been an amazing experience," says Barefoot Sound founder Thomas Barefoot. "I grew up in Pittsburgh which has a similar riches-to-rust story as Detroit. Creating US jobs while building incredible products is Barefoot Sound’s mission. I can't think of a better way to enter the consumer space than partnering with a company that so deeply shares our core values. I'm very excited about this collaboration and bringing studio level sound to a wider audience with this new bookshelf speaker." The new Shinola Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth are set to launch on July 12 for an MSRP of $1,500 per pair. Units will be available in black or a natural oak finish. Source: ShinolaPosted Tue Jul 10, 2018 at 09:55 AM PDT by: -
'Return of the Living Dead Part II: Collector's Edition' Arriving on Blu-ray in August[teaser]The cult classic hits Blu-ray with a new 2K scan of the film, new interviews, and more. [/teaser] Kino is set to release 'Return of the Living Dead Part II: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on August 14. The horror begins again as mysterious barrels bounce off an Army transport as it passes through a new housing development and land near an abandoned cemetery. Mischievous neighborhood boys discover the barrels and open them, unaware of the evil contained within. A deadly green vapor escapes and turns the living into flesh-eating zombies and causes the dead to rise from their graves. As these hideous living dead hunt down the fresh human brains they need, man is pitted against man, and the living against the dead. It is a macabre struggle for survival! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW 2K scans from the interpositive NEW Audio Commentary with actress Suzanne Snyder NEW Audio Commentary with Gary Smart (co-author of The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead) and filmmaker Christopher Griffiths NEW Back to the Dead: The Effects of “Return of the Living Dead Part II” – including interviews with Special Make-up Effects creator Kenny Myers and Special Make-up Effects artists Andy Schoneberg and Mike Smithson NEW The Laughing Dead - a new interview with writer/director Ken Wiederhorn NEW Undead Melodies – an interview with composer J. Peter Robinson NEW interview with actor Troy Fromin Audio Commentary with writer/director Ken Wiederhorn and co-star Thor Van LingenThey Won’t Stay Dead: A Look at RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD II including interviews with James Karen, Thom Matthews, Brian Peck, Kenny Myers, Susan Snyder, Michael Kenworthy and more… Archival Featurette – Live from the Set Archival interviews with Ken Wiederhorn, James Karen, Thom Matthews and Kenny MyersBehind the Scenes footageTheatrical Trailer, Teaser Trailer, and TV SpotsStill Gallery of posters and stillsStill Gallery of Behind-the-Scenes stills from Makeup Effects artists Kenny Myers and Mike Smithson ***Special Offer: Order from ShoutFactory.com and get a FREE 18" X 24" ROLLED POSTER featuring brand new artwork, available while supplies last! Also get it shipped TWO WEEKS EARLY! *** You can find the latest specs for Return of the Living Dead Part II: Collector's Edition linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 9, 2018 at 06:41 PM PDT by: -
'Deadpool 2: Super Duper $@%!#& Cut' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Ryan Reynolds returns as the merc-with-the-mouth on both formats later this year. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox says Deadpool 2 will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray sometime this fall-ish, and now the date is set for August 21. SteelBook fans can also pre-order a shiny collectible Blu-ray and 4K UHD only at Best Buy. The sequel to the first one! (That’s just lazy writing) But wait…there’s more! If your second time wasn’t enough, your second, second time will blow you away. The Deadpool 2 Super Duper $@%!#& Cut gives you even more of everyone’s favorite red-spandexed superhero now with 15 minutes of brand-new action and jokes lovingly inserted throughout. That’s a whole lotta D in a surprisingly small package! Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson AKA. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, Cable (Josh Brolin). Both versions will include the THEATRICAL VERSION and SUPER DUPER $@%!#& CUT with 15 minutes of extra footage, lossless 7.1 audio (Dolby Atmos on the 4K UHD Blu-ray), and supplements include: Gag ReelDeadpool’s Fun Sack 2Stills (28 Images)Audio Commentary by Ryan Reynolds, David Leitch, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Theatrical Version Only)Deleted/Extended ScenesUntil Your Face Hurts: Alt TakesDeadpool’s Lips are Sealed: Secrets and Easter EggsThe Most Important X-Force MemberDeadpool Family Values: Cast of CharactersDavid Leitch Not Lynch: Directing DP2Roll with the Punches: Action and StuntsThe Deadpool Prison ExperimentChess with Omega RedSwole and Sexy“3-Minute Monologue” Also, if anyone's going to Comic-Con 2018, here's a full schedule of Deadpool 2 events: YOUR GUIDE TO FINDING THE “D” AT SDCC DEADPOOL 2 IN HALL H WHENSaturday, June 215:15pm – 6:15pm WHERESan Diego Convention Center, Hall H WHATPrepare for the ultimate superhero landing as Deadpool and pals drop into Hall H for an hour of maximum effort. Expect dirty jokes, broken fourth walls, maybe some spandex and real, live unicorns! (Panel may not actually include mythical creatures.) THE DEADPOOL 2 SUPER DUPER $@%!#& CUT WORLD PREMIERE WHENSaturday, June 219:30pm WHEREHorton Grand Theatre 444 Fourth AveSan Diego, CA 92101 WHATDeadpool drops the ultimate deuce in the Gaslamp—now with more splash! The Horton Grand Theatre plays host to the world premiere screening of the Deadpool 2 Super Duper $@%!#& Cut, featuring 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage including deleted scenes, alternate jokes and extended takes. Tickets to the screening are available for Saturday or weekend-long Comic-Con badge holders only. Head to the Sails Pavilion at 9am Saturday for your chance to get your hands on one. A certain time-traveling psychopath let slip that there may even be a few special guests in attendance, so get those tickets early! DEADPOOL’S SUPER DUPER DANCE PARTY WHENWednesday, July 18 (Preview Night) – Sunday, July 22 WHERESan Diego Convention Center, Booth 3529 WHATYour childhood dreams (or nightmares) come true as Deadpool and his animatronic band of X-Force rejects takes up residency at the San Diego Convention Center for a series of musical performances you’ll never forget—despite your best efforts. A different Comic-Con exclusive t-shirt will be given to the first 1200 attendees each day, Thursday through Sunday. So come early and come often! DEADPOOL’S DREAM SUITE WHENPress previews Thursday, July 19 – Friday, July 20(by appointment only, please contact PR team with inquiries) WHEREThe Hard Rock Hotel 207 Fifth AveSan Diego, CA 92101 WHATHave you ever wondered what it would look like if Deadpool and Blind Al took over the Hard Rock Hotel’s most expensive suite? Probably not, but you’re going to find out anyway! Digital video service Vudu Movies & TV, has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to host a sweepstakes for one lucky Comic-Con attendee to win a stay in the Deadpool Dream Suite on Saturday evening. The suite is modeled after Deadpool’s apartment and comes fully-stocked with more half-finished Ikea furniture and pop-culture Easter eggs than you could shake a katana at. Not to mention all the (non-adult) movies the winner could ever watch, courtesy of Vudu. Those planning to be at Comic-Con can enter to win at: watchvudu.com/deadpooldreamsuite. The official sweepstakes entry period is July 11 through July 19, and the winner will be announced at Comic-Con on July 20. Although this activation is only open to members of the media and the grand prize winner, Vudu is also giving 15 lucky winners the extremely limited opportunity to tour this otherwise exclusive activation. Winners will be chosen by Vudu associates at Comic-Con, who will be on the lookout for Vudu and Deadpool super-fans. The Deadpool hi-jinks continues after Comic-Con. Following the grand prize winner’s stay in the Dream Suite, Vudu will host a giveaway of select loot from the suite so fans can take a piece of the Deadpool Dream Suite home. Visit watchvudu.com/deadpooldreamsuite to enter starting July 20th. THE MERCH (WITH A MOUTH) WHENWednesday, July 18 (Preview Night) – Sunday, July 22 WHERESan Diego Convention Center, Booths 4229 and 3529 WHAT DEADPOOL 2 SUPER DUPER $@%!#& CUT (4K UHD $27.99 | Blu-ray $22.99)Now with even more disc jokes! Pre-order the 4K UHD or Blu-ray at the Fox Fanfare Booth (#4229) or Deadpool’s Super Duper Dance Party (#3529) and receive a Comic-Con exclusive trucker hat, while supplies last. DEADPOOL TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Blu-ray $17.99)The OG, now available in collectible packaging with an assortment of limited edition party favors including stickers, car decals, temporary tattoos and a set of paper dolls that will let fans bring even their most depraved Wade Wilson fantasies to life. WIN A SET OF DEADPOOL’S GREATEST PHOTOBOMBING MASTERPIECES25 lucky fans will be selected each day Wednesday through Sunday to win a set of 18 Fox catalog Blu-rays with limited edition “photobombed” box art featuring Mr. Pool himself. All 18 photobombed films will be available to purchase at Walmart stores nationwide on August 7. Visit Booth 4229 and scan your badge to enter to win! You can find the latest specs for Deadpool 2 linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under August 21. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the SteelBook Order the 4K SteelBookPosted Mon Jul 9, 2018 at 05:24 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'How It Ends,' 'Ozark,' and More[teaser]A new post apocalyptic thriller and the latest season of Ozark are among this week's collection of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix and Amazon 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: How It Ends (Netflix, July 13) - As a mysterious apocalypse causes the spread of misinformation and violence, a man and his estranged father-in-law race across a chaotic and fractured country to save his pregnant wife. Starring Theo James, Forest Whitaker and Kat Graham. Sugar Rush (Netflix, July 13) - The new, relentlessly fast-paced baking competition that challenges brilliant bakers to create sweet treats that look and taste amazing – all against the clock. Who will race to the finish and win $10,000? Hunter March hosts while world-class pastry chefs Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo judge. All About The Washingtons (Netflix, August 10) - An autobiographical scripted family sitcom that follows Joey Washington (Rev Run aka Joseph Simmons) and his wife Justine Washington (Justine Simmons), playing fictionalized versions of themselves raising a family of family kids. After Joey decides to retire from a long career as legendary hip-hop royalty, his wife Justine, takes advantage of the opportunity to pursue a career of her own now that Joey is available to focus on raising the kids and keeping the house in order. Their kids are portrayed by rising stars Kiana Ledé, Nathan Anderson, Leah Rose Randall and Maceo Smedley. Ozark: Season 2 (Netflix, August 31) - In its much-anticipated second season, Ozark continues to follow Marty Bryde and his family as they navigate the murky waters of life within a dangerous drug cartel. With Del out, the crime syndicate sends their ruthless attorney Helen Pierce to town to shake things up just as The Byrdes are finally settling in. Marty and Wendy struggle to balance their family interests amid the escalating dangers presented by their partnerships with the power-hungry Snells, the cartel and their new deputy, Ruth Langmore, whose father Cade has been released from prison. The stakes are even higher than before and The Byrdes soon realize they have to go all in before they can get out. Ingobernable: Season 2 (Netflix, September 14) - Emilia Urquiza (Kate del Castillo) will become a true revolutionary leader. She will come to the realization that corruption is not only found in her country, but also within her own family. This awakening will be linked to a long quest to save her daughter María while still discovering what is really behind the Urquiza legacy. Ingobernable is produced by Argos and created by Epigmenio Ibarra, Veronica Velasco and Natasha Ybarra-Klor. Additionally, Epigmenio Ibarra, Veronica Velasco and Arturo del Rio serve as executive producers while Julian Meiojas and Natasha Ybarra-Klor as lead writers and co-executive producers for the series. The series is directed by Lucia Puenzo, Pedro Pablo “Pitipol" Ibarra and Carlos Carrera. The Good Cop (Netflix, September 21) - Tony Danza plays Tony Sr., a disgraced, former NYPD officer who never followed the rules. He lives with his son, Tony Jr., an earnest, obsessively honest NYPD detective who makes a point of always following the rules. This “odd couple” become unofficial partners as Tony Sr. offers his overly-cautious son blunt, street-wise advice on everything from handling suspects to handling women. Aggretsuko: Season Two (Netflix, Coming in 2019) - Retsuko is a 25-year-old red panda who is an office associate in the accounting department of a trading company in Tokyo. All she wants is to do her job and get through the day, but when frustrations reach a boiling point, she vents through death metal. In addition, Netflix is currently filming Dolemite Is My Name! starring Eddie Murphy and Keagan-Michael Key. The upcoming biopic is based on the life of Rudy Ray Moore and comes from director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow). An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the movie is set to hit Netflix in 2019. Additional cast members include Wesley Snipes (Blade trilogy, The Expendables 3), Mike Epps (Next Friday, The Hangover), Craig Robinson (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office), Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Office Christmas Party). Here's a logline per the press release: Real life story of the irreverent Rudy Ray Moore, a "larger than life" comedian, musician, singer, actor, and film producer in the 1970’s. When he couldn’t get work in Hollywood, he simply created his own - including the most well-known Blaxploitation film of all time, Dolemite. Eat. Race. Win. (Amazon Prime Video, July 27) - Go behind the scenes for an on and off-the-bike adventure into the biggest annual sporting event on the planet: The Tour de France. Chef Hannah Grant, the Queen of Performance Cooking, takes you on her race within the race sourcing fuel-packed food across this rich culinary landscape for Australia's pro cycling team, Orica-Scott, as Sports Director Matthew White encourages his riders to victory. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (Amazon Prime Video, August 31) - When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies. - 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. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Jul 6, 2018 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Details 2018 "The Frame" 4K HDR Lifestyle TV[teaser]The newest version of the company's Frame display has been revealed.[/teaser] Samsung has announced the release of its 2018 "The Frame" display lineup. 55-inch ($1,999) and 65-inch ($2,799) models are set to hit retailers this month. "We designed The Frame for consumers who love the function of a big, beautiful 4K UHD TV but struggle to design their room around an empty black screen when the TV is turned off," said Dave Das, Senior Vice President of Consumer Electronics for Samsung Electronics America. "You can travel the world and still be hard-pressed to discover all of the art that is now available on The Frame. It gives consumers the freedom to design the room of their dreams, and the flexibility to change that design whenever they like." 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, complete with the ability to display custom-designed digital art pieces instead of fading to black like a traditional television. In addition, motion and brightness sensors can tell the TV when to enter Art Mode and can adjust the screen brightness based on the ambient light in the room. Customers can choose from more than 800 art pieces through the "Samsung Art Store." And with a new improved UI, users can now browse different art pieces based on the color scheme of the room, or by medium (like drawings or photography). Customers can then create a personalized collection that shuffles through their selections. And when it comes to TV performance, The Frame features a 4K UHD panel with HDR10+ and several advanced smart capabilities with Samsung’s proprietary Smart Hub and Bixby voice control. Finally, The Frame offers four customizable magnetic bezel options – black, white, walnut and beige wood – and uses Samsung's One Invisible Connection and No Gap Wall-mount, allowing versatile mounting options without unsightly cables or wires. Source: SamsungPosted Fri Jul 6, 2018 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
McIntosh Reveals MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier[teaser]The company's newest premium stereo amp has been detailed.[/teaser] McIntosh has unveiled its latest audio component. The new MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is now the company's most powerful stereo amplifier, surpassing the previously released MC452. The MC462 features an output of 450 Watts per channel. Likewise, the device includes a dedicated McIntosh Autoformer connected to each audio channel, allowing the unit to push the full 450 Watts to any speaker regardless if it has 2, 4, or 8 Ohm impedance. In addition, the amp's filter capacity has been increased by almost 50% compared to the previous gen model, offering improved bass performance and a 66% increase in dynamic headroom for virtually distortion free playback. McIntosh's Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Quad Balanced design, Power Control, and patented Solid Cinch speaker binding posts are implemented as well, and the device includes balanced and unbalanced outputs. Meanwhile, the company has also added its eco-friendly power management system along with upgraded internal wiring and select circuit components. The MC462 also features new enclosures topped by a single machined cover with glass inserts to house the unit's two audio Autoformers and single power transformer, and four Monogrammed Heatsinks positioned on the back. And when it comes to external design, the amp uses a polished stainless steel chassis with the classic McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles, and a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters. The MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is now available for purchase for a suggested retail price of $9,000. Orders are expected to start shipping this month. Source: McIntoshPosted Fri Jul 6, 2018 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Community,' 'First Reformed,' and More[teaser]The cult NBC show and director Paul Schrader's newest film are among the latest slate of upcoming Blu-ray releases.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several Blu-rays from Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Mill Creek Entertainment, VCI, and Mondo Macabro set for release in the coming months. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Warner Bros. is bringing Jeannot Szwarc's Supergirl starring Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater, Peter O'Toole, Mia Farrow, and Brenda Vaccaro to Blu-ray on July 24. The disc will feature a brand new remaster of the International Cut of the film, along with the Extended Cut of the film in standard definition only placed on a separate DVD. Supplements will include: - The Making of Supergirl - vintage documentary- Audio Commentary by Director Jeannot Szwarc and Special Project Consultant Michael Bosco- Original Theatrical Trailer In addition, the studio is prepping Aaron Horvath's animated film Teen Titans Go! To the Movies starring Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Greg Cipes, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, and Kristen Bell for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Likewise, Jon M. Chu's Crazy Rich Asians starring Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, and Chris Pang is also up for pre-order. Supplements and an exact release date have not been revealed yet Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is set to release Paul Schrader's First Reformed starring Amanda Seyfried, Ethan Hawke, and Cedric the Entertainer on August 21. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director Paul Schrader- “Discernment: Contemplating First Reformed” Featurette Likewise, the studio is also bringing Pasha Patriki's Black Water starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren to Blu-ray on August 21. Supplements have not been announced yet. Meanwhile, Francis Ford Coppola's Tucker: The Man and his Dream: 30th Anniversary Edition starring Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, and Martin Landau is set to hit Blu-ray on August 28. The disc will feature a new remaster of the film, and supplements will include: - NEW Deleted Scene (with optional commentary by Francis Ford Coppola)- NEW Francis Ford Coppola Introduction- Audio Commentary by Francis Ford Coppola- "Under The Hood: Making Tucker"- "Tucker: The Man and the Car" 1948 Promo Film (with Optional Commentary by Francis Ford Coppola) And rounding out Lionsgate's upcoming slate will be Bart Layton's American Animals starring Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Udo Kier, and Ann Dowd on August 28. Supplements will include: - Director and Cast Audio Commentary- Deleted Scene- Production Featurettes- Still Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Eagle Rock Entertainment will bring the concert disc Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman: Live at the Apollo to Blu-ray on September 7. Supplements have not been announced, but the disc will feature 12 tracks from the band. Order the Blu-ray Mill Creek Entertainment is prepping Rescue Me: The Complete Series starring Denis Leary, Steven Pasquale, Andrea Roth, Daniel Sunjata, and Callie Thorne for Blu-ray on October 2. Supplements have not been announced at this time but the collection will include all seven seasons of the show. In addition, the label is also bringing Joe Camp's Benji: Off The Leash! starring Benji, Nate Bynum, and Randall Newsome to Blu-ray on October 2. The disc will feature a brand new restoration of the film, and supplements will include: - Feature-Length Commentary with director Joe Camp, editor Dava Whisenant, composer Anthony Di Lorenzo, and producer Margaret Loesch- Behind The Scenes of Benji: Off The Leash- Benji Movie Memories covers memorable scenes from five Benji movies starring three different Benjis. Meanwhile, Community: The Complete Series starring Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, and Donald Glover will then follow on October 2. Supplements have not been detailed, but the collection will include all six seasons and 110 episodes of the show on Blu-ray. Likewise, a Nightwing / Shadow of the Hawk double feature starring Nick Mancuso, Jan-Michael Vincent, and David Warner is set to arrive on October 2 as well, along with a separate Age of Consent / Cactus Flower double feature starring James Mason, Walter Matthau, Helen Mirren, and Ingrid Bergman. No other details are currently listed for either release. And rounding out Mill Creek's upcoming lineup will be a SteelBook Edition of Rintaro's anime film Metropolis starring Scott Weinger, Jamieson Price, and Michael Reisz on October 30. Supplements will include: - The Making of Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis documentary featurette- Also featuring interviews with the film’s creators along with concept animation comparisons! Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray VCI is preparing Michael Cornelison's Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life starring Michael Cornelison for Blu-ray on October 23. Supplements have not been announced yet. Likewise, the label is also set to bring Mario Bava's Blood And Black Lace starring Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Thomas Reiner, and Ariana Gorini to Blu-ray on October 23. No other details are currently listed for the release. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Mondo Macabro has announced plans to bring Lucio Fulci's Perversion Story starring Jean Sorel, Elsa Martinelli, and Marisa Mell to Blu-ray later this year. An exact release date has not been revealed yet, but the disc will feature an HD presentation of the longer, 108 minute "European cut" of the film. Supplements will include: - English or Italian opening credits options- BRAND NEW interview with actor Jean Sorel- BRAND NEW interview with actor Elsa Martinelli- BRAND NEW interview with critic Stephen Thrower, author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci- Original trailer- Mondo Macabro previews You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Fri Jul 6, 2018 at 08:45 AM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: DTS Releases Play-Fi Headphones Mobile App, DirecTV Now Announces Price Increase, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including the new DTS Play-Fi Headphones app, price increases for DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue, and more.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering the launch of the DTS Play-Fi Headphones mobile app, price increases for the DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue live TV streaming services, and new restrictions on Comcast Xfinity mobile video playback. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: DTS Launches Play-Fi Headphones App DTS has announced the release of its new Play-Fi Headphones app for iOS devices. Likewise, an Android version of the app is also set to arrive early this month. "We are excited to announce the new DTS Play-Fi Headphones app, bringing a private listening experience to the whole-home audio ecosystem," said Dannie Lau, general manager, DTS Play-Fi, at Xperi. "Whether it's enjoying shared content at a higher volume, or multiple users enjoying the same content through individual headphones so they won't disturb others, the DTS Play-Fi Headphones app delivers high quality audio and performance over Wi-Fi." With the DTS Play-Fi Headphones app, users can stream audio over Wi-Fi that is playing on any DTS Play-Fi-supported device to any pair of headphones connected to a phone or tablet. Up to four listeners can join an audio streaming session and individual users can adjust their own volume levels when using the app in tandem with Play-Fi’s whole-home TV audio streaming feature. Here's a rundown of DTS Play-Fi products currently compatible with the Headphones app per DTS: - Definitive Technology W Studio Micro sound bar- Klipsch Gate receiver, PowerGate amplifier, RSB-8 sound bar, RSB-14 sound bar, RW-1 speaker, "The Capitol Three" speaker, and "The Three" speaker- McIntosh MB50 streaming audio player- Onkyo Smart Speaker G3- Paradigm PW LINK pre-amplifier- Phorus PS10 speaker- Pioneer Elite Smart Speaker F4- Polk Omni S6 speaker and SB1+ sound bar DTS Play-Fi 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. Source: DTS DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue Increase Subscription Prices According to a report from The Washington Post, AT&T is planning to enact a $5 price increase for each of its DirecTV Now monthly plans. The change is expected to impact both new and existing subscribers and is set to go into effect on July 26 for new users. DirecTV Now is a stand-alone streaming platform that provides access to a variety of live channels and on-demand content through several programming packages starting at $40 per month. Here's a rundown of current plans and the expected increased pricing set to take effect later this month: - Live a Little – $40 / month (60+ channels)- Just Right – $55 / month (80+ channels)- Go Big – $65 / month (100+ channels)- Gotta Have it – $75 / month (120+ channels)- Todo y Mas – $50 / month (90+ channels) Meanwhile, Sony has also announced a similar $5 price hike for its own streaming TV service, PlayStation Vue. The increase will commence on July 24 for all of the service' multi-channel plans, including Access, Core, Elite. and Ultra. Current subscribers will see the change reflected on their billing cycle after July 31. Costs for the platform's add-ons and standalone channels will not be affected at this time. The PlayStation Vue service provides live and on demand content from a growing collection of channels. The platform enables viewers to easily search through available programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Likewise, PlayStation Vue offers up to five simultaneous streams across different devices, including up to three mobile devices outside of the home. Here's a rundown of current plans and the expected increased pricing set to take effect later this month: - Access: 45+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $45 per month - Core: 60+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks for $50 - Elite: 90 channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels for $60 - Ultra: HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all 90 channels from Elite for $80 per month. Sources: Sony, The Washington Post Comcast Set to Limit Streaming Resolution for Xfinity Mobile Videos As reported by Engadget and FierceWireless, Comcast is planning to enact new restrictions on the resolution of streaming videos for Xfinity Mobile customers. In the coming weeks, the company will limit videos streamed using cellular data to 480p. With that said, the resolution for Wi-Fi video streaming will remain HD when available. The move is being made to help maintain Xfinity's price point and puts the service more in line with competing carriers who have also enacted similar restrictions on mobile video resolution. Users who wish to continue streaming 720p videos over cellular data will be have the option to do so for an extra fee later this year. Until then, the new default is 480p. Likewise, Comcast has also announced a 600 Kbps speed cap for personal hotspots with an Unlimited Data plan. Sources: Engadget, FierceWirelessPosted Thu Jul 5, 2018 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
MoviePass Now Charges Extra Fee for Some Popular Films & Showtimes[teaser]Popular movies and showtimes could now cost users extra money.[/teaser] As reported by Variety, MoviePass is now enacting a Peak Pricing fee for select films and showtimes when the demand for a title is higher than usual. Peak Pricing is indicated by a red lightning bolt icon next to affected showtimes in the MoviePass app. Current Peak Pricing fees are between $2 and $6 and are based on the popularity of a specific film and showtime. The practice is now active for all monthly subscribers and new annual subscribers. Meanwhile, users who signed up for an annual or quarterly plan before peak pricing launched will not be subject to the feature until their membership is up for renewal. In an FAQ on their website, MoviePass states, "The new peak pricing feature is aimed at providing additional flexibility for us and our users around popular movies and times for which there is limited inventory. We are building peak pricing to be flexible and will be able to tweak it as needed based on the community’s response." MoviePass allows subscribers to see one 2D movie per day for $9.95 per month. After signing up for the MoviePass Unlimited plan, users are sent a special MoviePass debit card. Customers can then select a theater and movie showtime from the MoviePass app. Once a user's smartphone GPS registers within 100 yards of the selected theater, subscribers can then check-in for the film they want to see. Credit is then transferred to the MoviePass debit card which can then be used to buy the ticket. Over 91% of theaters in the US currently work with MoviePass, but some chains have been attempting to limit their support, including AMC. On that note, 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: Variety, MoviePassPosted Thu Jul 5, 2018 at 04:15 PM PDT by:
