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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'All the Money in the World,' 'Proud Mary,' 'Outlander,' and More[teaser]Films starring Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, and Taraji P. Henson are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Code Red, Grasshopper Film, Warner Music, Well Go USA, Sony, Rhino Music, Time Life, Lionsgate, Cult Epics, Magnolia Pictures, and Cohen Media Group. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Code Red is prepping Nathan White's The Carrier starring Gregory Fortescue, Stevie Lee, and Steve Dixon. An exact release date has not been announced, but the movie is expected to arrive later this month. The disc will feature a brand new remaster from a 35mm element for the 98 min cut, along with a never before seen 108 min director's cut. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director Nathan J. White, moderated by Scott Spiegel (Evil Dead 2 Writer & Hostel Producer).- Original trailer In addition, the label is bringing James Cummins' The Boneyard starring Ed Nelson, Norman Fell, Phyllis Diller, Deborah Rose, and Denise Young to Blu-ray on April 3. The disc will feature a new HD restoration from the original negative financed by Code Red's Credit Card, and supplements will include: - Reversible Sleeve with Alternate Artwork- Audio Commentary with Director James Cummins and Producer Richard F. Brophy- Interviews With Actress Phyllis Diller, Director James Cummins and Producer Richard F. Brophy- BRAND NEW Exclusive To Code Red Version, Interview with Producer Phil Smoot and Crew Members From North Carolina Order the Blu-ray Grasshopper Film will release Jeff Malmberg and Chris Shellen's documentary Spettacolo on March 13. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Warner Music/Atlantic Catalog Group has announced plans to bring Led Zeppelin: How The West Was Won 50th Anniversary to Blu-ray Audio on March 23. The remastered live album will feature 96kHz/24 bit DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, PCM Stereo, and DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo mixes. In addition, the package will include: - A book filled with rare and previously unpublished photos of the band at each of the concert locations, plus memorabilia and ephemera.- High-quality print of the original album cover, the first 30,000 of which will be individually numbered. Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is prepping Yuen Woo-ping's The Thousand Faces of Dunjia starring Ni Ni, Dongyu Zhou, and Chengpeng Dong for Blu-ray on March 27. Supplements will include: - Making of - Trailer Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Tim Hunter's Looking Glass starring Nicolas Cage, Robin Tunney, Marc Blucas, Jacque Gray, and Ernie Lively on April 3. Supplements will include: - Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Crew: Part One- Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Crew: Part Two As previously reported, Sony is bringing Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, and Christopher Plummer to Blu-ray, and now the release date has been set for April 10. Newly announced supplements will include: - Eight Deleted Scenes- "Ridley Scott: Crafting a Historical Thriller" – Director Ridley Scott and the cast and crew discuss the fast-paced and exciting way he filmed this epic movie.- "Hostages to Fortune: The Cast" – A look into the award-winning actors and their connections to their real-world characters.- "Recast, Reshot, Reclaimed" – This piece follows the unprecedented recasting of the character J. Paul Getty a little over a month before the film's theatrical release. Likewise, the studio is also prepping Babak Najafi's Proud Mary starring Taraji P. Henson, Neal McDonough, Danny Glover, and Xander Berkeley for Blu-ray on April 10. Supplements will include: - "Mary's World" Featurette- "The Beginning of The End" Featurette- "If Looks Could Kill" Featurette In addition, the STARZ series Outlander: Season 3 starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix, and Tobias Menzies is set for Blu-ray on April 10 as well. A Collector's Edition release will also be available that same day. Supplements will include: - Deleted and Extended Scenes with Introductions by Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore- Gag Reel- "A Traveling Show Takes Sail"- "The Transformation of Geillis Duncan"- "Of Lost Things" Additional Scene with Lord John Grey & Lady Isobel Dunsany - Original Chemistry Test with Caitriona & Sam with Introduction by Ronald D. Moore - "Claire & Jamie: Together Again" - "Jamie's Revolution" - "Claire: Through Time" - "Saying Goodbye to Frank & Jonathan Randall" - Outlander Podcasts Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Rhino Music is prepping The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings for Blu-ray Audio on April 6. The set will feature three CDs and one Blu-ray Audio disc offering high-resolution 5.1 and Stereo mixes of the entire score for the film. In addition, the package will include extensive liner notes from author Doug Adams who analyzes many of the themes and motifs used throughout the score. Order the Blu-ray Time Life is set to release the concert doc Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2010 - 2017 on April 24. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is bringing Per Fly's Backstabbing For Beginners starring Theo James, Ben Kingsley, and Jacqueline Bisset to Blu-ray on April 24. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Cult Epics has announced plans to release Agusti Villaronga's Moon Child starring Maribel Martin, Lisa Gerrard, Lucia Bose, Enrique Saldana, and David Sust on April 24. The disc will feature a new remaster of the film from original 35mm elements, and supplements will include: - NEW INTERVIEW with Agusti Villaronga (2018)- Lobby Cards photo gallery- Isolated Score tracks by Dead Can Dance Order the Blu-ray Magnolia Pictures is bringing Ben Lewin's Please Stand By starring Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette, Alice Eve, and River Alexander to Blu-ray on May 1. Supplements will include: - Making of Please Stand By - Featurette- Cast and Crew Interviews- Deleted Scenes- Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Finally, Cohen Media Group is prepping Ziad Doueiri's The Insult starring Kamel El Basha, Adel Karam, Camille Salameh, Rita Hayek, and Christine Choueiri for Blu-ray on May 1. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2018 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
ELAC Details New Debut 2.0 Series Speaker Lineup[teaser]The company's latest speakers have been revealed.[/teaser] ELAC has announced the launch of its new Debut 2.0 speaker lineup designed by Andrew Jones. Serving as a successor to the original Debut speaker collection, the new 2.0 series has been redesigned from the ground up for improved performance. The Debut 2.0 Series includes bookshelf, floorstanding, center channel, Dolby Atmos module, on-wall, and subwoofer models. The speakers feature new silk dome tweeters with a wide-roll surround, a waveguide for improved directivity control, and support for up to a 35,000 Hz response. Likewise, the units also use new woven aramid-fiber woofers for a smoother, extended low-frequency response. New, larger MDF cabinets with a black ash vinyl finish are implemented as well, along with reconfigured bookshelf and center channel designs that move the bass ports to the front for more flexible placement options that are suitable against walls or in bookshelves. Here's a full rundown of pricing for each speaker model in the new Debut 2.0 Series: F6.2 Triple 6-12" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker - $399.98 each F5.2 Triple 5-1/4" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker - $299.98 each B6.2 6 1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers - $299.98 Pair B5.2 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers - $249.98 Pair C6.2 Dual 6-1/2" 2-Way Center Speaker - $279.98 each C5.2 Dual 5-1/4" 2-Way Center Speaker - $199.98 each A4.2 Atmos Modules 4" Concentric Atmos Add-On Speakers - $249.98 Pair SUB3010 10" 400 Watt Powered Subwoofer with Auto EQ - $449.98 each OW4.2 4" On-Wall Speakers - $249.98 Pair Listings for the new ELAC Debut 2.0 speakers are now live on Amazon but units are not yet available in stock for shipment as of press time. Source: ELAC, ELAC (Facebook)Posted Fri Mar 2, 2018 at 08:00 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: 'Red Sparrow,' 'Fifty Shades Freed,' and More[teaser]Films starring Jennifer Lawrence, Dakota Johnson, Meryl Streep, and more are all in the works for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, several new discs are being prepped for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray throughout 2018 from Universal, Warner Bros., Sony, and 20th Century Fox. Here's a full rundown of all the recently added listings: First up, Universal has announced plans to release Phyllida Lloyd's Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, and Julie Waters on May 1. The disc will feature 2160p video with HDR10 and a DTS:X soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Feature Commentary with Director Phyllida Lloyd- U-Control: Behind the Hits- Play with Sing-Along- Deleted Scenes- Outtakes- Deleted Musical Number: "The Name of the Game"- The Making of Mamma Mia!- Anatomy of a Musical Number: "Lay All Your Love on Me"- Becoming a Singer- A Look Inside Mamma Mia!- "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Music Video- Bjorn Ulvaeus Cameo- BD-Live: My Scenes Sharing- BD-Live: Downloadable Content- BD-Live: My Chat- BD-Live: My Mamma Mia! Commentary- A Talented Trio: The Creators of Mamma Mia!- Christine Baranski and the Boys- Breaking Down "Voulez-Vous"- More of "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"- Meryl's Big Number- VH1 10 Most Excellent Things: Mamma Mia!- Behind the Scenes with Amanda- On Location in Greece- Gimme Gimme Gimme Even More! In addition, the studio is prepping James Foley's Fifty Shades Freed starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hoechlin, Brant Daugherty, and Max Martini for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray for later this year. Likewise, a Best Buy Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook and a Target Exclusive Blu-ray are also in the works. An exact release date and specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- The Final Climax- Christian & Ana by Jamie & Dakota- A Conversation with E L James and Eric Johnson- Music Videos Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 20th Century Fox is bringing Francis Lawrence's Red Sparrow starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Mary-Louise Parker, and Jeremy Irons to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray this summer. An exact release date, specs, and supplements have not been detailed yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony has launched pre-orders for Will Gluck's Peter Rabbit starring James Corden, Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Daisy Ridley, and Elizabeth Debicki on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. An exact release date, full specs, and supplements have not been announced yet. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Finally, Warner Bros. is bringing Clint Eastwood's The 15:17 to Paris starring Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone, Judy Greer, Jenna Fischer, and Thomas Lennon to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. Full specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May and PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 2, 2018 at 03:25 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Titles from Warner Archive, Shout Factory, and MVD Rewind Collection[teaser]Films from Fritz Lang, Joe Dante, and more are all being prepped for Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive, Shout Factory, and MVD Rewind Collection. First up, Warner Archive has detailed its new lineup of Blu-rays set to arrive later this month... March 13 Fritz Lang's Beyond a Reasonable Doubt starring Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, and Sidney Blackmer. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include an Original Trailer. Fritz Lang's While the City Sleeps starring Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, and George Sanders. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include an Original Trailer. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray March 20 Edward Ludwig's The Black Scorpion starring Richard Denning, Mara Corday, and Carlos Rivas. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include: - "Stop Motion Masters" with Ray Harryhausen- Las Vegas Monster and the Beetlemen test footage- Harryhausen's Dinosaur sequence from "The Animal World"- Giant Monsters Trailer Gallery- Original trailer Order the Blu-ray In addition, Shout Factory has also announced several new details for upcoming titles set for release throughout March and May under the Shout Factory, Shout Select, and Scream Factory labels... March 6 Amando de Ossorio's Fangs of the Living Dead starring Anita Ekberg, Diana Lorys, Rosanna Yanni, and Carlos Casaravilla. Supplements will include: - NEW Audio Commentary With Author Troy Howarth- Theatrical Trailer (In Spanish)- Spanish Credit Sequence- Alternate Ending (In Standard Definition – VHS Quality) Order the Blu-ray March 13 Alberto Vázquez's Birdboy: The Forgotten Children starring Andrea Alzuri, Eva Ojanguren, and Josu Cubero. Supplements will include: - Interview with the Filmmakers- Birdboy Original Short Film- Decorado Short Film By Alberto Vázquez- Theatrical Trailer Larry Cohen's The Ambulance starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher, Janine Turner, and Red Buttons. The disc will feature a new remaster, and supplements will include: - Original theatrical trailer- Still gallery- NEW Audio Commentary with director Larry Cohen, moderated by King Cohen director Steve Mitchell Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray March 20 Luca Bercovici's Rockula starring Dean Cameron, Toni Basil, Thomas Dolby, Bo Diddley, Kevin Hunter, and Nancye Ferguson. The disc will feature a new remaster, and supplements will include: - NEW Audio Commentary With Director Luca Bercovici, Actress Tawny Fere And Composer Hilary Bercovici- NEW Interview With Director Luca Bercovici- NEW Interview With Actor Dean Cameron- Theatrical Trailer Joe Dante's The 'Burbs: Collector's Edition starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, and Carrie Fisher. The disc will feature a brand new 2017 2K remaster struck from an interpositive, and supplements will include: - NEW Interviews With Director Joe Dante, Editor Marshall Harvey, And Director Of Photography (Additional Scenes) John Hora- Audio Commentary With Writer Dana Olsen, Moderated By Author Callum Waddell- There Goes The Neighborhood: The Making Of The 'Burbs – Includes Interviews With Director Joe Dante, Actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gaines, And Wendy Schaal, Director Of Photography Robert M. Stevens, And Production Designer James H. Spencer- Alternate Ending- Original Workprint From Joe Dante's Archive (Includes Deleted and Extended Scenes)- Behind-The-Scenes Still Gallery- Stills and Posters Gallery- Theatrical Trailer Nico Mastorakis' Nightmare at Noon starring Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, and George Kennedy. The disc will feature a brand new remaster struck from an interpositive and supplements will include: - Vintage featurette: The Making of Nightmare at Noon- Original theatrical trailer- Still Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 1 Rupert Jones' Kaleidoscope starring Toby Jones and Anne Reid. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Noel Cleary's Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games starring Coco Jack Gillies and Richard Roxburgh. Supplements will include: - The Making of Maya The Bee 2: The Honey Games - Featurette- Original Teaser and Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 8 Peter Duffell's The House That Dripped Blood starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray May 15 Michael Schultz's Carbon Copy starring George Segal, Denzel Washington, Susan Saint James, and Paul Winfield. No other details have been announced at this time. Larry Cohen's It's Alive Trilogy starring John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, and Andrew Duggan. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Stephen Herek's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: 30th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook) starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin. Supplements will include: - Featurettes- Trailers W.D. Richter's The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension: Collector's Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook) starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, and Ellen Barkin. Supplements will include: - Documentary- Audio Commentaries- Featurettes- Deleted Scenes- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 22 George P. Cosmatos' Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller, Lawrence Dane, Kenneth Welsh, Shannon Tweed, and Jennifer Dale. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Finally, MVD Rewind Collection has announced plans to bring Sheldon Lettich's Lionheart: Collector's Edition starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Brian Thompson, Ashley Johnson, and Jeff Speakman to Blu-ray on June 12. The disc will feature Theatrical & Extended editions of the film, and supplements will include - NEW - "The Story of 'Lionheart'" (appx 60:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard and Brian Thompson)- NEW - "Inside 'Lionheart' with the Filmmakers and Cast" (appx 25:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard and Brian Thompson)- NEW - "'Lionheart': Behind the Fights" (appx 15:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page and Brian Thompson)- Audio commentary by Sheldon Lettich & Harrison Page- "Making of" featurette (8:53) (SD)- Interview with Sheldon Lettich (25:52) (SD)- Interview with Harrison Page (13:05) (SD)- "Behind the Scenes of the Audio Commentary" featurette (5:40) (SD)- Original Theatrical Trailer- Collectible poster Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where they are indexed throughout March, May, and June.Posted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 08:45 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'The Week Of,' 'Lore,' and More[teaser]A new comedy starring Chris Rock and Adam Sandler is among the latest crop of upcoming streaming titles.[/teaser] Netflix and Amazon have released new info and previews for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including Ladies First, Ricky Gervais: Humanity, Wild Wild Country, The Mechanism, Reboot: The Guardian Code, The Week Of, Bosch: Season Five, and Lore: Season Two. In addition, Criterion has detailed its March lineup of titles set to hit the Criterion Channel on the FilmStruck streaming service. Here's a full rundown of upcoming titles scheduled to arrive on each platform: Ladies First - (Netflix, March 8) - Change begins with her. At the age of 12, Deepika Kumari left home to find a better future. Within four years, she was the number one archer in the world. Ladies First follows the journey of a young woman from her community in rural India to Rio de Janeiro, where she fights to become the first Indian woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Ricky Gervais: Humanity (Netflix, March 13) - Filmed at the Apollo Hammersmith in London, the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning British comedian returns to the stage in London with a scathing special that touches on aging, becoming spoiled, his perspective on having kids and more. Ricky Gervais: Humanity premieres globally Tuesday, March 13, 2018, only on Netflix. Wild Wild Country (Netflix, March 16) - When the world's most controversial guru builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, a massive conflict with local ranchers ensues; producing the first bioterror attack in US history, the largest case of illegal wiretapping ever recorded, and the world's biggest collection of Rolls-Royce automobiles. Over six episodes, Directors Chapman Way and Maclain Way (The Battered Bastards of Baseball) and executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass (Duplass Brothers Productions) take viewers back to this pivotal, yet largely forgotten moment in American cultural history, one in which our national tolerance for the separation of church and state was sorely tested. Wild Wild Country is historical filmmaking brought to life on an epic scale. It’s a tale so wild that seeing means barely believing. The Mechanism (Netflix, March 23) - Get ready to join a small group of dogged investigators on the hunt to discover the inner workings of the biggest corruption scheme of all time and the impact their pursuit will have on everyone involved - including themselves. From José Padilha (Narcos, Elite Squad 1 & 2, RoboCop) and Elena Soarez (Filhos do Carnaval, Eu Tu Eles), and starring Selton Mello. Reboot: The Guardian Code (Netflix, March 30) - The show is a cool mix of live action and awesome animation about the adventures of four teenagers who become the Next-Generation Guardians of Cyberspace with the help of an artificially intelligent bio-constructed teenage girl. The Week Of (Netflix, April 27) - The comedy tells the story of a devoted, middle class father (Adam Sandler) determined to pay for his daughter's wedding despite the prodding of the wealthier father of the groom (Chris Rock). A series of calamities forces the dads (and their families) to come together and endure the longest week of their lives. Meanwhile, Amazon has greenlit a fifth season for its original series Bosch. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Based on the novels written by Michael Connelly, the show stars Titus Welliver as homicide Detective Harry Bosch, Jamie Hector as Jerry Edgar, Amy Aquino as Lt. Grace Billets, Madison Lintz as Maddie Bosch, and Lance Reddick as Deputy Chief Irvin Irving. "As Amazon Prime Video's longest-running one-hour series, Bosch has long been a cornerstone of our scripted programming, and Prime members consistently clamor for more," said Sharon Tal Yguado, Head of Scripted Series, Amazon Studios. "We are excited to give them another season with Harry Bosch, Jerry Edgar, Grace Billets and the rest of the diverse characters that make up the Bosch universe." In addition, Amazon has also announced a second season renewal for Lore. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Based on Aaron Mahnke's award-winning podcast of the same name, the show explores the real-life frightening and disturbing tales that give rise to modern-day myths and legends through a mixture of filmed segments, narration, archive footage, and animation. The upcoming second season will include new stories from the podcast along with original stories not yet told on the podcast. "Customers loved the first season of Lore for its unique blend of narrative and documentary storytelling, and we’re excited to give them another season of this suspenseful hybrid series," said Heather Schuster, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals. "Sean brings great experience in the supernatural genre, and we’re excited for him to help us tell even more frightening and visually captivating stories." Finally, Criterion has revealed its March lineup of films set to hit the Criterion Channel on the FilmStruck streaming service. Here's a full rundown of titles premiering in March: Art (March 6), Adrian Sitaru, 2014 Home (March 13), Daniel Mulloy, 2016 Science Is Fiction: 23 Films by Jean Painlevé (March 14) Frownland (March 19), Ronald Bronstein, 2007 The Colour of His Hair (March 20), Sam Ashby, 2017 Police Beat (March 22), Robinson Devor, 2005 Lira's Forest (March 27), Connor Jessup, 2017 Angela (March 29), Rebecca Miller, 1995 The Ballad of Jack and Rose (March 29), Rebecca Miller, 2005 - 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 $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current FilmStruck Subscription starts at $7 per month. In addition, a FilmStruck + The Criterion Channel Subscription costs $11 per month, and customers can also opt for an annual Subscription for $99 per year. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon, FilmStruckPosted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 05:05 PM PST by: -
Life Finds a Way: Pre-Order Jurassic Park on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Now!UPDATE: Amazon now has a pre-order listed for the Jurassic Park Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a May 22 release date. Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/JurassicPark4K [teaser]More upcoming France releases reveal that dinosaurs may be invading 4K stateside soon... [/teaser] Previously Reported: According to Amazon France, the Jurassic Park movies will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 22, however there's no word yet on a North American release. Jurassic Park - Adapted from Michael Crichton's best-selling thriller, the Steven Spielberg megahit Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill and Laura Dern as Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, a pair of paleontologists enlisted by billionaire entrepreneur John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) to be among the first to explore his new theme park, an island populated by living dinosaurs that have been created through genetic engineering. On the island, Grant and Sattler meet mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and Hammond's grandchildren Tim and Lex (Joseph Mazzello and Ariana Richards); all are there for an automated ride through the park. However, the Jurassic Park technicians haven't quite gotten all the bugs out of the system, nor has anyone counted on the treachery of computer expert Dennis Nedry (Wayne Knight). The Lost World: Jurassic Park - A research team is sent to an island miles away from the previous home of Jurassic Park, to document and photograph the now liberated dinosaurs. However, InGen the BioEngineering company has sent another larger team to the same island to catch, sedate, and transport some dinosaurs to San Diego where they will be used in a new Jurassic Park location. But life always finds a way. Will both teams return to the mainland with successful findings? Or will another tragedy occur? Jurassic Park III - A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (the second InGen dinosaur lab.), resulting in an unexpected landing...and unexpected new inhabitants on the island. Jurassic World - A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified dinosaur, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. You can find the latest specs for the 'Jurassic Park Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 11:04 AM PST by: -
Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-Nominated 'Phantom Thread' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The film nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Costume Design arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] Universal is set to release 'Phantom Thread' on Blu-ray on April 10. Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: Behind the Scenes Photographs - Photographs from the film by Michael Bauman with demo versions of Jonny Greenwood's score; Camera Tests - With audio commentary by Paul Thomas Anderson; For the Hungry Boy -A collection of deleted scenes. Music by Jonny Greenwood; and House of Woodcock Fashion Show - Fashion Show narrated by Adam Buxton. You can find the latest specs for Phantom Thread linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
LG Reveals New V30S ThinQ, K8, and K10 Series Smartphones[teaser]The company's latest mobile lineup has been detailed.[/teaser] LG has announced the newest additions to its smartphone lineup. The collection includes the flagship V30S ThinQ with advanced AI features, and the mass-tier K8 and K10 Series. "Many companies talk about AI but we're already delivering on our promise by integrating intelligent technology in the LG V30S ThinQ to features most commonly used by our customers for a whole new level of convenience never before available in a smartphone of this caliber," said Hwang Jeong-hwan, president of LG Mobile Communications Company. "And we will continue to introduce new AI capabilities to enhance usability and to demonstrate to our customers that we are committed to delivering a great user experience that continues long after the purchase of an LG phone." The V30S ThinQ features a 6.0-inch 18:9 QuadHD+ OLED FullVision Display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 and 538ppi. In addition, the display also supports HDR10 playback. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform CPU, 6GB RAM, and a 3300mAh battery running Android 8.0. A Rear Dual 16MP Standard Angle (F1.6 / 71°) / 13MP Wide Angle (F1.9 / 120°) camera and a Front 5MP Wide Angle (F2.2 / 90°) camera are included as well. Also of note, are several new AI features including Vision AI for smarter camera performance and Voice AI for enhanced support for spoken commands. Vision AI includes AI CAM which recommends the best shooting mode based on an analysis of the image being captured; QLens for scanning QR codes, image searches, and accessing more info about landmarks; and Bright Mode which can brighten images taken in low light by a factor of two without noise through special algorithms. Meanwhile, the Voice AI works in conjunction with Google Assistant to enable voice control for running apps and changing settings. Exact pricing and availability for the LG V30S ThinQ smartphone have not been detailed yet. Here's a full rundown of specs for per LG: - Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform- Display: 6.0-inch 18:9 QuadHD+ OLED FullVision Display (2880 x 1440 / 538ppi)- Memory: V30S ThinQ: 6GB RAM / 128GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB); V30S+ ThinQ: 6GB RAM / 256GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)- Rear Dual Camera: 16MP Standard Angle (F1.6 / 71°) / 13MP Wide Angle (F1.9 / 120°) - Front Camera: 5MP Wide Angle (F2.2 / 90°) - AI: AI CAM / QVoice / QLens / Bright Mode / AI Haptic / Google Assistant- Battery: 3300mAh- Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo- Size: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm- Weight: 158g- Network: LTE-A 4 Band CA- Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.0 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)- Colors: New Moroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray- Other: IP68 Water and Dust Resistant / MIL-STD 810G Compliant / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / HDR10 / Crystal Clear Lens / Google Daydream / UX 6.0+ / Voice Recognition / Face Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Technology / Wireless Charging And when it comes to mass-market models, LG has also detailed the 2018 K8 and K10 (K10, K10+, K10α) series smartphones. The K10 Series features a 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and 277ppi. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-Core CPU. Meanwhile, the K8 Series features a 5.0-inch HD On-cell Touch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and 294ppi. Under the hood, the device uses a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU. In addition, both series offer several advanced camera options, including a new Low Light Noise Reduction feature; HDR photo capture; a Timer Helper that uses the flash to visually countdown the shutter timer; and a Flash Jump Shot mode that can take a photo every three seconds (up to 20 photos) and then combine them all into a GIF. "LG's 2018 K Series range of smartphones is focused on delivering even more value to consumers looking for the right device that fits their lifestyle and needs," said Ha Jeung-uk, senior vice president and business unit leader for LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "We're confident we can capture the hearts and minds of consumers in the fast-moving market with our smartphone camera technology and other convenient features." Exact availability and pricing for the K8 and K10 series have not been announced yet, but both models will roll out to various global markets including Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Here's a full rundown of specs for each series per LG: K10 Key Specifications- Chipset: 1.5 GHz Octa-Core- Display: 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 277ppi)- Memory K10+: 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)- Memory K10: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)- Memory K10α : 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)- Camera K10+ : Rear 13MP / Front 8MP or 5MP (Wide)- Camera K10: Rear 13MP / Front 8MP or 5MP (Wide)- Camera K10α : Rear 8MP / Front 5MP- Battery: 3,000mAh (embedded)- Operating System: Android 7.1.2 Nougat- Size: 148.7 x 75.3 x 8.68mm- Weight: 162g- Network: LTE / 3G / 2G- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B / NFC- Colors K10+: Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold- Colors K10: Aurora Black / Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold- Colors K10α: Aurora Black / Terra Gold- Other: Fingerprint Scanner / FM Radio / Flash Jump Shot / Music Flash / K8 Key Specifications- Time Helper / Quick Capture / Quick Shutter- Chipset: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core- Display: 5.0-inch HD On-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 294ppi)- Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)- Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP- Battery: 2,500mAh (removable)- Operating System: Android 7.1.2 Nougat- Size: 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2mm- Weight: 152g- Network: LTE / 3G / 2G- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B- Colors: Aurora Black / Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold- Other: FM Radio / Flash Jump Shot / Music Flash / Time Helper / Quick Capture / Quick Shutter Source: LGPosted Wed Feb 28, 2018 at 03:05 PM PST by: -
Top 8 Scariest "Kids Movies" for '80s KidsIf you grew up in the 80s, you not only got to enjoy a truckload of great and iconic movies like E.T. and Back to the Future and Raiders of the Lost Ark. However, if you're at all like me, you grew up with some interesting "kids movies" that in reality are none too kid-friendly. Seriously, how did we all watch this stuff? (HBO and late night cable!) As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of The Dark Crystal (4K review coming soon; interview with Lisa Henson HERE), we've started reminiscing about all of the great kids' movies we grew up with - that actually scared the crap out of us! [Teaser]Here are our Top 8 Scariest "Kids Movies" for 80s Kids:[/Teaser] Labyrinth When having a discussion about how friggen scary The Dark Crystal can be for a little kid, it's impossible not to bring up The Jim Henson Company's 1986 musical fantasy followup Labyrinth. While the film may have a few catchy tunes courtesy of star David Bowie, the film is often unsettling, and creepy what with those goblins kidnapping a little kid. That can mess you up when you're five years old and leave you questioning the safety where you keep your clothes and toys. Ghostbusters Yes I know, this is a hilarious comedy featuring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson battling diabolical specters throughout New York. It's funny to me now, but when I was a kid I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to watch this movie. Sure Slimer was great, but that Library ghost, Gozer, and those devil dogs freaked me the hell out and I'm pretty sure it messed up a couple other 80s brats out there. Legend There's a reason Tim Curry was perfect casting to play Pennywise in the 1990 TV movie version of It. Not only is he a chameleon of a character actor and can swing from being hilarious in something like Clue, he's also damn scary as Darkness in Ridley Scott's Legend. The film is a stylized visual wonder and plays well into the fantasy cravings of the 80s, but yeah, not 100% kid friendly. My sister was particularly upset by this one because of her love for unicorns. The Last Unicorn Speaking of unicorns… The Last Unicorn is another prime example of what would superficially appear to be a simple kids' flick but ends up being dark, ominous, and at times outright scary. Featuring a terrific voice cast including Alan Arkin, Mia Farrow, and Jeff Bridges, it's Christopher Lee's evil King Haggard and Rene Auberjonois's The Skull who steal the show. Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin offered up a distinctly beautiful animation style with unique - and creepy - stories for kids. The Goonies When I was a kid, I loved going on adventures with my friends. I lived out in the woods and had plenty of wooded, swampy land to traverse. Richard Donner's The Goonies inspired a number of great times. However, as a three-year-old in a theater, numerous creepy skeletons and a crazy family about to put a kid's hand in a blender was not my idea of a great time - just ask anyone sitting next to us in the theater that day. Thankfully I grew into it and I experienced no lasting damage. The Monster Squad Sure, The Goonies had its creepy moments and wasn't completely kid-friendly, The Monster Squad, on the other hand, had the classic Universal Monsters actually hunting down a gang of little kids! He may have had nards but damn it all Wolfman was scary as hell when you're a kid with an older sister who loved scary movies and forced you to watch them. Plus, you have to love those Stan Winston creature effects! Return To Oz A creepy hospital. Ladies with their heads cut off. Wheelers. I don't care how old you are, for a Disney movie this is pretty messed up. Sure it deals with all of your favorite characters from The Wizard of Oz, a flying bed, a wind-up soldier, a talking moose head - but that doesn't make up for any number of terrifying sights and sounds throughout this movie. If there was a flick that left lasting damage to me as a child, it wasn't repeated Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on TV, it was this movie. Squeaky wheels still give me the creeps. Gremlins You know that cute little cuddly critter you love oh so much? What if you gave it too much water and accidentally fed it after bedtime? You wouldn't think that it would replicate and turn into a demon creature - but for this flick, that's exactly the case. Spielberg kinda had a dark patch producing this film and Poltergeist within a couple years of each other. It's a Christmas Classic in my house now, but when I was a kid, seeing that gremlin pop in the microwave, or when Stripe starts to multiply in the fountain with those things coming out of his back - yeah, that kinda puts you off your eggs. Considering all of the "kids" movies that came out in the 80s with their own unique dark touches, it's difficult to call any list definitive or complete. Did we miss a favorite on your list? What's in your Top 8? Let us know in the comments!Posted Wed Feb 28, 2018 at 01:05 PM PST by: -
'Fury' and 'The Patriot' Announced for 4K UHD Blu-ray[teaser]Two war movie favorites will be getting the 4K treatment in May. [/teaser] Sony is set to release 'Fury' and 'The Patriot' on 4K UHD on May 22. Both films are presented on 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10) and exclusive Dolby Atmos audio. Fury - April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. The 4K Ultra HD release of Fury is scanned from its theatrical 4K Digital Intermediate and includes more than 30 minutes of rare featurettes, in addition to the hours of content on the included Blu-ray™ within the set. FURY Bonus Content Special Features on 4K Ultra HD Disc Include: “Tanks of Fury” Documentary Four Featurettes: “No Guts, No Glory: The Horrors of Combat” “Tiger 131” “Heart of Fury” “Clash of Armor” Theatrical Trailers Special Features on Blu-ray Disc Include: Over 50 Minutes of Deleted & Extended Scenes Director’s Combat Journal Three Featurettes: “Armored Warriors: The Real Men Inside the Shermans” “Taming the Beasts: How to Drive, Fire & Shoot Inside a 30-Ton Tank” “Blood Brothers” Photo Gallery FURY 4K Ultra HD Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)* The Patriot - In 1776 South Carolina, widower and legendary war hero Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) finds himself thrust into the midst of the American Revolutionary War as he helplessly watches his family torn apart by the savage forces of the British Redcoats. Unable to remain silent, he recruits a band of reluctant volunteers, including his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel (Heath Ledger), to take up arms against the British. Fighting to protect his family's freedom and his country's independence, Martin discovers the pain of betrayal, the redemption of revenge and the passion of love. The 4K Ultra HD release of The Patriot includes the Theatrical Version of the film sourced from a 4K scan of the original camera negative with an Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes (with commentary), Three Featurettes, Photo Galleries, and more. The Extended Version is on Blu-ray only. THE PATRIOT Bonus Content Special Features on 4K Ultra HD Disc Include: Theatrical Version of the Film (165 minutes) Director & Producer Commentary 7 Deleted Scenes with Commentary Three Featurettes: “The Art of War” “The True Patriots” “Visual Effects Interactive” Conceptual Art to Film Comparisons Photo Galleries Theatrical Trailer Special Features on Blu-ray Disc Include: Extended Version of the Film (175 minutes) Two Featurettes: “The Art of War” “The True Patriots” THE PATRIOT 4K Ultra HD Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) You can find the latest specs for Fury and The Patriot linked from our 4K UHD Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 22.Posted Wed Feb 28, 2018 at 12:09 PM PST by:
