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'Black Panther' Outperforming All Superhero Movies in Fandango Advance Ticket Sales[teaser]King T'Challa is making Fandango history.[/teaser] Marvel's Black Panther is currently taking in record presales on Fandango, outpacing all superhero films when it comes to advance ticket purchases, including 2016's Batman v. Superman. The film comes from director Ryan Coogler and is set to hit theaters nationwide on February 16. "The buzz on 'Black Panther' is electric," says Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis. "Early screening audiences say it is one of Marvel's best movies ever, and the positive word-of-mouth is helping drive the movie’s spectacular advance ticket sales." Following the movie's world premiere on January 29, Black Panther climbed to the top of Fandango's daily ticket sales on Tuesday. And as of this morning, the film was still the company's leading daily ticket-seller. Meanwhile, as an added bonus, fans who buy Black Panther tickets through Fandango will also receive a complimentary Black Panther movie poster, while supplies last. In addition, fans can also purchase limited edition Black Panther collectible movie gift cards and merchandise through Fandango. The movie stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross, Daniel Kaluuya as W'Kabi, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, Forest Whitaker as Zuri, Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue / Klaw, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, John Kani as King T'Chaka, Winston Duke as M'Baku / Man-Ape, Sterling K. Brown as N'Jobu, and Letitia Wright as Shuri. Other upcoming Marvel films for 2018 include Anthony Russo and Joe Russo's Avengers: Infinity War which will hit theaters on May 4, and Peyton Reed's Ant-Man and the Wasp which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 6. In addition, the studio is set to release Captain Marvel, a currently untitled fourth Avengers movie, and a sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2019, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2020. Source: FandangoPosted Wed Jan 31, 2018 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Integra Announces New 11.2-Channel AV Components[teaser]Two new AV devices have been revealed.[/teaser] Integra has announced the latest additions to its reference-grade Research Series of AV components. The upcoming collection includes the DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Network AV Controller ($2,500) and the DRX-R1.1 11.2-Channel Network AV Receiver ($3,300). The DRC-R1.1 is a THX Certified Ultra 11.2-Channel AV Preamp with copper screws used to lock modular circuitry blocks, a double-skinned insulated frame, floating circuit boards, and gold-plated 11.2-channel balanced XLR audio pre-outs. In addition, the device uses 32-bit SHARC DSPs (x3), independent differential audio DACs for Stereo Front L / R (384 kHz / 32-bit AK4490) and Surround (768 kHz / 32-bit AK4458), and separate DACs for Zone 2 for HDMI IN 1-5, SPDIF (PCM), NET, and USB sources, and Zone 3 for NET and USB Sources. Meanwhile, the DRX-R1.1 is a THX Certified Select 11.2-Channel AV Receiver rated for 140W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC). In addition, the device shares the same design concept as the DRC-R1.1, along with a custom shielded power supply and shielded amplification. Both units include support for up to 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X systems, along with multi-zone processing, Chromecast built-in with Google Assistant, and DTS Play-Fi. Likewise, the components offer 4K / 60 Hz passthrough with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), WCG (Wide Color Gamut), extended (sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe YYC601), and BT.2020. In addition, both models feature 4K HDBaseT circuitry to enable 4K/60fps/ 4:4:4/UHD/HDR-10/Dolby Vision transmissions from up to 100 meters away over Cat 5/6/7 wiring. Integra's DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Network AV Controller ($2,500) and DRX-R1.1 11.2-Channel Network AV Receiver ($3,300) are both set to hit the market in March. Source: IntegraPosted Wed Jan 31, 2018 at 07:35 AM PST by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes in February 2018[teaser]Several new digital titles will hit the iTunes library in February.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its upcoming lineup of iTunes movies and TV shows for February 2018. The collection will include films like Darkest Hour, Coco, Thor: Ragnarok, Murder on the Orient Express, The Disaster Artist, and Justice League. And beyond the film itself, the iTunes copy of Justice League will also feature exclusive extras, including six comprehensive videos introducing the viewers to the DC characters and their roots in the comics. In addition, film fans looking for an easy way to check out this year's Oscar-nominated movies all in one place can now head to iTunes.com/Oscars for a listing of all the titles available for purchase or pre-order. Meanwhile, iTunes is also currently the exclusive home of the Oscar nominated short documentary Knife Skills. The film will remain an exclusive on iTunes through February 5. Here's a full rundown of all the upcoming February iTunes titles per Apple: Movies 2/2 - Tragedy Girls 2/6 - Brimstone and Glory 2/6 - Daddy’s Home 2 2/6 - Same Kind of Different as Me 2/6 - Steve McQueen: American Icon 2/6 - The Man Who Invented Christmas 2/6 - Woody Woodpecker 2/6 - Darkest Hour 2/6 - The Star 2/6 - Take Every Wave 2/6 - Diverge 2/6 - LBJ 2/6 - My Friend Dahmer 2/6 - Take Every Wave 2/9 - Bomb City 2/9 - The Female Brain 2/13 - Coco 2/13 - Justice League (2017) - Exclusive iTunes Extras 2/13 - Blade of the Immortal 2/13 - Alpha Gateway 2/13 - Dealt 2/13 - Polaroid 2/20 - Thor: Ragnarok 2/20 - Murder on the Orient Express 2/20 - The Breadwinner 2/20 - The Disaster Artist 2/20 - Novitiate 2/27 - Call Me By Your Name 2/27 - Tickled 2/27 - Ferdinand TV *Full seasons in bold 2/2 A.P. Bio (First three episodes available now) 2/5 The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (Free Pre-Air Premiere) 2/5 Berlin Station Season 2 2/8 Marvel’s Runaways 2/8 Celebrity Big Brother 2/9 Impractical Jokers Vol. 12 2/12 Vice Season 5 2/13 Graves Season 2 2/13 American Dad Season 13 2/16 Paw Patrol Vol. 9 2/17 ZOMBIES (Disney Channel original movie) 2/22 Property Brothers Season 12 2/26 The Walking Dead Season 8B 2/27 McMafia 2/27 UnREAL Season 3 2/27 iZombie Season 4 2/27 Good Girls (Free Series Premiere) 2/27 Final Space 2/28 Shameless Season 8 Source: iTunesPosted Tue Jan 30, 2018 at 12:25 PM PST by: -
Marvel Debuts Trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'[teaser]The first trailer for the Ant-Man sequel has been revealed. [/teaser] Marvel and Disney have released the first trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp. The film comes from director Peyton Reed and is set to hit theaters on July 6. In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to re-balance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past. Check out the official trailer below! Ant-Man and the Wasp stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne / The Wasp, Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne, Michael Peña as Luis, Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster / Goliath, and Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch. The script comes from writers Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, and Paul Rudd, based on characters created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. Other upcoming Marvel films for 2018 include Ryan Coogler's Black Panther which is set to premiere on February 16, and Anthony Russo and Joe Russo's Avengers: Infinity War which will hit theaters on May 4. In addition, the studio is set to release Captain Marvel, the currently untitled fourth Avengers movie, and a sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2019, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2020. Source: Marvel (YouTube)Posted Tue Jan 30, 2018 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Shout Factory & Scream Factory Titles[teaser]The distributor's latest lineup includes a mix of new releases and catalog titles.[/teaser] Shout Factory has announced several upcoming Blu-ray releases for February, March, and April. The lineup includes titles like Drag Me To Hell, The Strangers, Sweet Virginia, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and more. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements for discs under the Shout Factory, Scream Factory, and Shout Select labels: February 6 Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith's Walking Out starring Matt Bomer, Bill Pullman, Alex Neustaedter, Josh Wiggins, Lily Gladstone, and Chaske Spencer. Supplements will include: - Behind-the-Scenes Footage- Theatrical Trailer Trevor Ryan's Welcome To Willits starring Chris Zylka, Dolph Lundgren, Rory Culkin, and Bill Sage. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray February 13 Sam Raimi's Drag Me To Hell: Collector's Edition starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, and Chelcie Ross. The disc will feature a new remaster of the Theatrical Cut taken from 2K digital intermediate and a new remaster the Unrated Cut taken from 2K digital intermediate. Supplements will include: - NEW To Hell And Back – An Interview With Actress Alison Lohman- NEW Curses! – An Interview With Actress Lorna Raver- NEW Hitting All The Right Notes – An Interview With Composer Christopher Young- Production Diaries - With Behind-the-scenes Footage and Interviews With Co-writer/director Sam Raimi, Actors Allison Lohman, Justin Long, David Paymer, Dileep Rao, Lorna - Raver, Special Effects Guru Greg Nicotero, Director of Photography Peter Deming & more- Vintage Interviews With Director Sam Raimi And Actors Alison Lohman And Justin Long- TV Spots & Theatrical Trailer- Still Gallery Ian Kirby's Halo: The Fall of Reach starring Jen Taylor, Steve Downes, Michelle Lukes, and Travis Willingham. Supplements will include: - Concept Art Slideshow - Launch Trailer - Announcement Trailer Halo Legends starring Emily Neves, David Wald, James Faulkner, Andy McAvin, Deke Anderson, and Shelley Calene-Black. Supplements will include: - The Making of Halo Legends - An Introduction to Halo Legends - A making-of segment for each episode Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray February 20 Sébastien Laudenbach's The Girl Without Hands starring Anaïs Demoustier and Jérémie Elkaïm. Supplements will include: - The Making of The Girl Without Hands - Featurette- Interview With Sébastien Laudenbach- Short Films by Sébastien Laudenbach- Theatrical Trailer A Double Feature with Dick Richards' Farewell, My Lovely and The Big Sleep starring Robert Mitchum. Supplements will include: - NEW Interview With Actress Sarah Miles (The Big Sleep)- "The Big Sleep: On Location" – Including A Brief Interview With Director Michael Winner- "Maxim Jakubowski At Murder One" Interview- The Big Sleep Vintage Featurette- Theatrical Trailers For Both Films Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray February 27 Tibor Takács' Gate II: Return to the Nightmare starring Louis Tripp, Simon Reynolds, James Villemaire, Pamela Adlon, and James Kidnie. The disc will feature a new 2K remaster struck from an interpositive, and supplements will include: - NEW Return to the Nightmare – A Look Back at GATE II - featuring interviews with director Tibor Takacs, screenwriter Michael Nankin and special visual effects creator Randall William Cook- NEW From the Depths – an interview with make-up effects artist Craig Reardon- Theatrical Trailer- Video Promo and Video Store Contest promo- Still Gallery Alexandre O. Philippe's documentary 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Bogdanovich, and Danny Elfman. Supplements will include: - Extended Interview With Walter Murch- Extended Interview With Guillermo Del Toro- “Stabbing Melons” With Director Alexandre O. Philippe- Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray March 6 Bryan Bertino's The Strangers: Collector's Edition starring Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks, Laura Margolis, and Glenn Howerton. The disc will feature a new 2K remaster of the Theatrical Version of the film and a new 2K remaster of the Unrated Version of the film. Supplements will include: - NEW Defining Moments – An Interview With Writer/Director Bryan Bertino- NEW All The Right Moves – An Interview With Actor Kip Weeks (Man In The Mask)- NEW Brains And Brawn – An Interview With Actress Laura Margolis (Pin Up Girl)- NEW Deep Cuts – An Interview With Editor Kevin Greutert- The Element of Terror – Interviews With The Cast And Crew- Strangers At The Door – Interviews With Writer/Director Bryan Bertino And The Cast- Deleted Scenes- TV Spots Order the Blu-ray April 3 Jamie M. Dagg's Sweet Virginia starring Jon Bernthal, Christopher Abbott, and Imogen Poots. Supplements have not been announced yet. Dan Baron's Basmati Blues starring Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Donald Sutherland, and Scott Bakula. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray April 10 Viktors Ritelis' Crucible of Horror starring Yvonne Mitchell and Michael Gough. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Larry Cohen's Full Moon High starring Adam Arkin and Ed McMahon. No other details have been announced at this time. George Schenck's Superbeast starring Antoinette Bower and Craig Littler. Special features have ot been revealed yet. Brendan Malloy and Emmett Malloy's The Tribes Of Palos Verdes starring Jennifer Garner, Maika Monroe, Cody Fern, Justin Kirk, Noah Silver, and Milo Gibson. No other information has been announced so far. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray April 17 Joel Hodgson's Mystery Science Theater 3000: Season Eleven starring Jonah Ray, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, Baron Vaughn, and Hampton Yount. Supplements will include: - We Brought Back MST3K Documentary Order the Blu-ray April 24 David Greene's Gray Lady Down starring Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, and Stephen McHattie. Supplements have not been announced yet. Michael Pressman's Doctor Detroit starring Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, T.K. Carter, and Lynn Whitfield. No other details have been revealed at this time. Hollingsworth Morse's Daughters of Satan starring Tom Selleck, Vic Silayan, Vic Diaz, Barra Grant, and Tani Guthrie. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 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 Jan 29, 2018 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deals: Up to 22% off Amazon Fire TV Devices[teaser]Select Fire TV products are now on sale![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on its new Fire TV streaming media player. Likewise, the company is offering discounted bundles that pair a Fire TV with an HD Antenna or a Fire TV Stick with an Echo Dot. Fire TV with 4K HDR Support - Currently $55 (21% off). Fire TV with 4K HDR Support & HD Antenna - Currently $70 (22% off). Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote & Echo Dot - Currently $70 (22% off). Amazon's new Fire TV offers access to a growing collection of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, including over 500,000 TV episodes and movies from services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Amazon Video, and more. Under the hood, the device is powered by an Amlogic Quad-core 1.5GHz processor and Mali450 MP3 GPU, along with 2GB of memory, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and 8 GB of storage. The player also features a new compact dongle-like design that fits behind a user's TV. In addition, the unit includes support for up to 60fps 4K Ultra HD playback with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos audio. These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jan 29, 2018 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
This Week in Gear: MStar Adds DTS Virtual:X Tech, Amazon Announces Updates for Fire TV, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including new system-on-chips with DTS Virtual:X, updates for the Fire TV platform, 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 integration of DTS Virtual:X tech into MStar SOCs, new updates for the Fire TV, the addition of HDR and surround sound Netflix playback to the Razer Phone, and the launch of the Plex VR app for Daydream. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: MStar Integrates DTS Virtual:X Tech Into Smart TV SOCs Xperi has announced the integration of DTS Virtual:X technology into new smart TV system-on-chips from MStar. The deal will allow TV manufacturers to start implementing DTS Virtual:X into their upcoming models. "We are excited to partner with the number one TV SOC provider, MStar, to allow TV vendors to include DTS Virtual:X technology in their products through MStar’s SOC chipsets," said Joanna Skrdlant, general manager, home audio, Xperi. "DTS Virtual:X technology continues to be adopted by leading brands who wish to provide consumers an immersive sound experience through sound bars, A/V receivers, and now, TVs. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and working with TV OEM partners to deliver the DTS Virtual:X experience to consumers." DTS Virtual:X is a post-processing virtualization technology that can create an immersive audio experience without the need for ceiling speakers, upward firing drivers, or surround speakers. The process can support all input sources from stereo to a 7.1.4 layout, along with optimization for DTS codecs, including DTS:X. Likewise, the tech offers upmixing capabilities for legacy content. The first TVs with DTS Virtual:X tech are set to hit the market early this year. Source: DTS Amazon Updates Live TV Experience & Launches Single Sign-On Feature for Fire TV Apps Amazon has announced several updates and additions to its Fire TV platform, including a single sign-on option for select pay-TV apps and a new Live TV interface for supported channels. With single sign-on, users who own a Fire TV device can now use their authenticated pay-TV subscription information to sign into all supported apps at once without the need to log into each individual service. The feature works with an extensive list of TV providers, including AT&T U-Verse, Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish, and Verizon -- though Comcast Xfinity is not currently supported. Compatible apps include A&E, AMC, BBC, Hallmark , Bravo, CNNgo, Cooking Channel, DIY, E!, Food Network,Freeform, HGTV, History, Lifetime, Syfy, Telemundo, Travel Channel, Turner TCM, and USA. Likewise, support for TNT and TBS is expected to be added soon. Meanwhile, Amazon has also added a new "On Now" row and a "Channel Guide" to the Fire TV interface for live content. The "On Now" row on the homepage displays what live content is available to watch if you've subscribed to HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, or Cinemax through Amazon Channels. In addition, users can also now bring up a new "Channel Guide" by pressing the Options button on the Alexa Voice Remote while watching Live TV. The Guide displays your subscribed channels and all the future programming information for that day and the next two weeks. Finally, customers can ask Alexa to tune to a specific live channel as well by pressing the mic button on their voice remote or by speaking to a connected Echo product. Sources: Amazon Fire TV Blog, Engadget Netflix Adds HDR & Surround Sound Support for Razer Phone Razer has announced plans to add Netflix HDR10 and simulated Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound playback to its Razer Phone, making it the first smartphone to enable support for both features together. HDR10 is an advanced display and image mastering technology that offers expanded brightness to improve contrast between dark and light aspects of an image, bringing out deeper black levels and more realistic details in specular highlights -- like the sun reflecting off of an ocean -- in specially graded HDR material. Likewise, HDR10 content is typically graded with a wide color gamut as well, offering a greater range of colors than those found in the standard Rec. 709 gamut. In order to watch Netflix HDR programming, users will need to subscribe to the premium $14 per month Netflix plan. The Razer Phone features a 5.7-inch IGZO LCD 120 Hz UltraMotion display with a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 120 Hz and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) support. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 8GB RAM and a 4,000 mAh battery running Android. 12MP dual cameras are integrated as well, and the unit includes stereo front-firing speakers with dual dedicated amps and Dolby Atmos technology. The Razer Phone is now available for an MSRP of $700. The Netflix HDR and 5.1 update is set to launch in the coming weeks via a software update. Sources: Razer, Engadget Plex Launches Daydream VR Support Plex has announced the arrival of Plex VR on the Daydream platform. The new app allows users to watch their Plex Media Server content in a virtual reality environment with their friends. In order to use the Plex VR app, users will need a Daydream-ready smartphone like the Google Pixel and a Google Daydream View headset. Once downloaded, the app offers support for watching Plex Media Server content on a virtual big screen with up to four friends in real time in one of three interactive environments: The Void, Loft Apartment, and Drive-In Theater. Once in the environment, each user's avatar will appear in the scene and the group can communicate via voice chat. In addition, customers can also watch local videos on their Android device, including 3D and 360/180 degree content. The Plex VR app is now available for Daydream devices via the Google Play app. VR streaming is free for all users, but the co-watching and Drive-In environment are exclusive to Plex Pass subscribers. Google's latest Daydream headset is on sale now for an MSRP of $99 in Fog, Charcoal and Coral color options. The upgraded 2017 model features new high-performance lenses for better image clarity and a wider field of view, along with a premium two-tone fabric to make the headset soft and light. Source: PlexPosted Sat Jan 27, 2018 at 05:15 PM PST by: -
'Pitch Perfect 3' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The musical comedy starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Elizabeth Banks heads to both formats in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Pitch Perfect 3' will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 20. Now graduated from college, realizing it takes more than a cappella to get by, all the Bellas return in the final chapter in the beloved series. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there are no job prospects for making music with only your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for a European USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time. Each release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: -Competition Crescendo – In this featurette we break down the riff-off scene, starting in pre-production in the recording studio and moving into production. We'll also discuss the Bellas' competition: EverMoist, Saddle Up, DJ Young Sparrow and DJ Dragon Nutz.-Don't Mess with Rebel – Rebel Wilson trained with stunts coordinator, Jennifer Badger, to prefect her many stunts that we see throughout the film. In this featurette, we'll catch a glimpse of Rebel's training and discuss the most bad-ass stunt of all – Rebel taking down four grown men in order to save the Bellas.-The Headliner: DJ Khaled – We check in with cast and filmmakers to hear their reactions on the music producer/personality being brought on, how he fits into the story and the love he has for the Bellas.-The Final Note: John and Gail – Everyone's favorite Talk-a-pella podcasters are back, combining their resources to produce an exclusive d'aca'mentary following the beloved classic Bellas. We discuss their far-fetched endeavor with the cast and filmmakers to better understand our favorite aca-duo.-Just Because He's a Bad Guy – The cast and filmmakers were overjoyed to learn that legendary actor, John Lithgow was joining the Pitch Perfect family, and he did not disappoint! In this piece, we'll witness how Rebel and John are two peas in a pod, making their on-screen chemistry as father and daughter truly sincere.-"Freedom! '90 x Cups" Official Music Video Blu-ray exclusives include: -Deleted Scene-Gag Reel-New Musical Performances-A Cappella Action – In this piece, we break down the scene starting with Fergus betraying Fat Amy and kidnapping the Bellas, through the performance and wrapping up with Rebel Wilson as she performs the stunt of falling through the ceiling.-The Women of Pitch Perfect 3 – With Elizabeth Banks, Trish Sie, and an all-female cast, the Pitch Perfect franchise is breaking down stereotypes and industry norms left and right. In this piece, we learn why that's so important throughout the development and production of Pitch Perfect 3.-The Final Performance – In this heart-warming piece, fans will witness the genuine love and sisterhood between the Bellas both on and off camera as they get a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional wrap of the film and production.-Hollywood of the South – Hollywood may be the "Entertainment Capital of the World" but Atlanta is a close second - morphing into a metropolis for film productions and the cast and crews couldn't be happier. We hear from them about the hospitality, versatility and southern welcome they experienced during their stay.-Extended Musical Performances You can find the latest specs for Pitch Perfect 3 linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 20. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 26, 2018 at 10:38 AM PST by: -
4K Restoration of Dario Argento's 'Suspiria' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Two versions of the classic giallo will be available on Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] Synapse Films is set to release 'Suspiria' on Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on March 13. Fresh off an historic theatrical tour and following a sold-out run of limited edition steelbooks, Synapse Films is finally bringing the widely celebrated 4K restoration of Dario Argento’s beloved and extremely influential SUSPIRIA to the masses. This highly anticipated genre release boasts a host of new special features in addition to the eye-popping new transfer of the film that will allow fans to truly see the film the way it was always intended. Jessica Harper (PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, PENNIES FROM HEAVEN) stars in this horrific tale of a young student who uncovers dark and horrific secrets within the walls of a famous German dance academy. What spirals out from that simple premise is one of the most powerful and hallucinatory nightmares ever captured on celluloid! Dario Argento's Suspiria comes to home video from Synapse Films in an exclusive new 4K restoration from the original uncut, uncensored 35mm Italian camera negative with the original 4.0 English surround sound mix, for the first time EVER! Painstakingly restored over the past three years, Synapse Films has created the ultimate special edition of this horror classic with the supervision and approval of the film's Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli. Available in three editions, including a feature packed Two-Disc, Special Edition Blu-Ray with brand-new reversible cover art by Joel Robinson, a single disc Blu-ray edition, and a DVD. TWO DISC BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: • A new 4K restoration of the original uncut, uncensored Italian 35mm camera negative exclusively done by Synapse Films, with color correction supervised and approved by SUSPIRIA Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli• Original 4.0 1977 English language LCRS sound mix not heard since the theatrical release in 1977, presented in high-resolution DTS-HD MA 96kHz/24-bit audio, with newly-translated removable English SDH subtitles• Italian 5.1 surround mix, with removable English subtitle translation• Two audio commentaries by authors and Argento scholars, Derek Botelho, David Del Valle and Troy Howarth• Do You Know Anything About Witches? - 30 minute SUSPIRIA visual essay written, edited and narrated by Michael Mackenzie• Suzy in Nazi Germany – Featurette on the German locations from SUSPIRIA• A Sigh from the Depths: 40 Years of SUSPIRIA – All-new anniversary retrospective on the making of the film and its influence on cinema• Olga’s Story – Interview with star Barbara Magnolfi• Original theatrical trailers, TV spots and radio spots• “International Classics” English “Breathing Letters” opening credit sequence from U.S. release• Alternate All-English opening and closing credits sequences, playable via seamless branching• Reversible Cover Art created by Joel Robinson SINGLE DISC BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: • A new 4K restoration of the original uncut, uncensored Italian 35mm camera negative exclusively done by Synapse Films, with color correction supervised and approved by SUSPIRIA Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli• Original 4.0 1977 English language LCRS sound mix not heard since the theatrical release in 1977, presented in high-resolution DTS-HD MA 96kHz/24-bit audio, with newly-translated removable English SDH subtitles• Italian 5.1 surround mix, with removable English subtitle translation• Two audio commentaries by authors and Argento scholars, Derek Botelho, David Del Valle and Troy Howarth• Alternate All-English opening and closing credits sequences, playable via seamless branching You can find the latest specs for Suspiria linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 13. Order the Blu-ray Order the SE Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 25, 2018 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
'Darkest Hour' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award-nominated biopic starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill will hit home video in February. [/teaser] Universal Studios is set to release 'Darkest Hour' on Blu-ray on February 27. Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman gives a "towering performance" (Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair) in acclaimed director Joe Wright's soaring drama Darkest Hour. As Hitler's forces storm across the European landscape and close in on the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Oldman) is elected the new Prime Minister. With his party questioning his every move, and King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) skeptical of his new political leader, it is up to Churchill to lead his nation and protect them from the most dangerous threat ever seen. Also starring Academy Award® nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (Tomb Raider, The English Patient, Only God Forgives) and Lily James (Baby Driver, Cinderella), Darkest Hour is a powerful, inspirational drama. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplement include: Into Darkest Hour – A comprehensive overview of all that went into making this epic wartime drama, including how they maintained authenticity in depicting 1940's London. Gary Oldman: Becoming Churchill – Filmmakers, cast, and crew marvel at Gary Oldman's layered, transformative performance. Oldman himself weighs in on the greatest challenges of portraying a man as iconic and complicated as Winston Churchill. Feature commentary with Director Joe Wright You can find the latest specs for Darkest Hour linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 25, 2018 at 10:19 AM PST by:
