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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Marshall,' 'Victoria & Abdul,' and More[teaser]New films starring Chadwick Boseman, Judi Dench, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Shout Factory, Universal, Wel Go USA, Gravitas Ventures, FUNimation, Arrow Academy, Capitol, FilmRise, Acorn Media, Kitty Media, and Itn Sales, Inc. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Arrow Academy is prepping Federico Fellini's The Voice of the Moon starring Roberto Benigni, Paolo Villaggio, and Nadia Ottaviani for Blu-ray on October 31. The disc will feature a brand new 2K restoration from original film elements, produced by Arrow Films exclusively for this release, and supplements will include: - Towards the Moon with Fellini, a rarely seen hour-long documentary on the film s production, featuring interviews with Fellini, Roberto Benigni and Paolo Villagio- Theatrical trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Pasquale Iannone Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is bringing Humans 2.0 starring Gemma Chan, Katherine Parksinson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Emily Berrington, and Ivanno Jeremiah to Blu-ray on October 31. Supplements will include: - Making Humans 2.0 (10 min.) – Go behind the scenes with cast and crew members to find out what to expect from the new episodes of Humans.- A Look at the Series (3 min.) – Cast and crew members give a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Humans, previewing what to expect from new and favorite characters as they learn the ramifications of synth consciousness.- New Characters (4 min.) – Crew and cast members share a bit about the new characters in Series 2.- Niska’s Escape( 5 min.) – Cast and crew members give a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting action sequence and share insight on Niska’s motivations.- Greetings from Set (1 min.) – Cast and crew members share their excitement about being back on set for Series 2 of Humans.- B-Roll (Behind the Scenes) (30 min.)– Join the cast and crew on the set of Humans, Series 2, for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the newest episodes. Order the Blu-ray FilmRise is set to release Kasper Collin's documentary I Called Him Morgan on October 31. The disc will include an official trailer. Order the Blu-ray Gravitas Ventures has announced plans to bring Thomas Marchese's documentary Fallen narrated by actor Michael Chiklis to Blu-ray on November 14. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Capitol is prepping a new Super Deluxe Edition of John Badham's Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, and Paul Pape for Blu-ray on November 17. The package will include the previously released 40th Anniversary Director's Cut Blu-ray, the original soundtrack on 2LP, an expanded 2CD version featuring 4 new mixes by Grammy Award winner Serban, a 23 page book, 5 art prints, movie poster, and a turntable mat. Supplements on the Blu-ray will include: Audio Commentary by Director John Badham'70s DiscopediaCatching the FeverBack to Bay RidgeDance Like Travolta with John CasseseFever Challenge!Deleted Scene Order the Blu-ray Kitty Media is set to release Yasuomi Umetsu's anime Kite: Uncut starring Konami Yoshida on November 20. The movie has been restored to its original running time and remastered from the original film and video elements in HD. Supplements will include: - Exclusive on-camera interviews with Yasuomi Umetsu and Osamu Koshinonaka- Cell Art Gallery- Storyboards Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is preparing Chris Peckover's Better Watch Out starring Olivia DeJonge, Virginia Madsen, and Patrick Warburton for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Making of- Trailers Order the Blu-ray FUNimation Entertainment is prepping Taboo Tattoo: The Complete Series for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Textless Opening Songs - Textless Closing Songs - Trailers Order the Blu-ray Itn Sales, Inc is bringing Michael Crum'a Anna starring Justin Duncan, Gerald Crum, and Rebekah Lynn Bruflodt to Blu-ray on January 2. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Shout Factory is prepping Trent Haaga's 68 Kill starring Matthew Gray Gubler, AnnaLynne McCord, and Alisha Boe for Blu-ray on January 9. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Likewise, the label will bring Lena Khan's The Tiger Hunter starring Danny Pudi, Rizwan Manji, and Jon Heder to Blu-ray on January 9 as well. Supplements will include: - Not Just An Immigrant Story: The Making of The Tiger Hunter — Featurette Featuring Interviews And A Look Behind The Scenes With Actors Danny Pudi, Karen David, Jon Heder, - - Rizwan Manji, Parvesh Cheena, Director Lena Khan, And Producers Megha Kadakia and Nazia Khan (60 minutes)- Original Theatrical Trailer Meanwhile, Dash Shaw's My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea starring Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, and Reggie Watts is coming to Blu-ray on January 23. No other info has been revealed at this time. In addition, Shout Factory is set to release Kenji Kamiyama's Napping Princess starring Mitsuki Takahata, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Yôsuke Eguchi on January 30. Supplements have not been detailed yet. And rounding out the company's January slate will be Jesse Haaja's Rendel: Dark Vengeance starring Bianca Bradey, Sheila Shah, and Jesse Haaja on January 30. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal has announced plans to bring Reginald Hudlin's Marshall starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, and Kate Hudson to Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. In addition, the studio has also launched Blu-ray pre-orders for Stephen Frears' Victoria & Abdul starring Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, and Tim Pigott-Smith. Supplements and an exact release date have not been revealed. 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 Wed Oct 18, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' Trilogy & 'Interstellar' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The Caped Crusader will protect 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] According to recent pre-order listings posted on Best Buy, Warner Bros. is prepping Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 5. UPDATE: Best Buy seems to have removed the pre-order pages for the time being, but customers who ordered the discs have been informed via email that the release date will now be December 19. Meanwhile, Paramount is set to bring Interstellar to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December as well. Though Best Buy currently lists a December 5 release, Amazon has pre-orders up for a December 19 launch date for the film. Batman Begins - After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from the corruption that Scarecrow and the League of Shadows have cast upon it. The Dark Knight - When the menace known as the Joker emerges from his mysterious past, he wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the Dark Knight must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice. The Dark Knight Rises - Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, the Dark Knight, with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman, is forced from his exile to save Gotham City, now on the edge of total annihilation, from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane. Interstellar - A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival. Exact specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Ultra HD Blu-rays will feature 2160p video. The Dark Knight films all currently carry a suggested list price of $24.99 each through Best Buy, and Interstellar is posted for a suggested list price of $31.99 through Amazon. You can find the latest specs for all of the movies listed above linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 5 and December 19. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 17, 2017 at 08:10 AM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: Oculus Go Headset, New Focal Speakers, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including the latest VR headset from Oculus, new audio products from Focal, and the arrival of Plex Live TV streaming for Roku.[/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 Oculus Go virtual reality headset, new speakers and headphones from Focal, and the addition of Plex Live TV streaming for Roku devices. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset Revealed Oculus has detailed its first standalone virtual reality headset, the Oculus Go. Unlike most other VR headset models, the Oculus Go does not require an additional smartphone, PC, or game console to work. Instead, the device has its own integrated display and CPU. The Oculus Go features a fast-switch LCD screen with a WQHD resolution of 2560X1440. In addition, the headset offers a super lightweight form factor that uses adjustable straps and a new soft, breathable fabric for the facial interface. Optimized 3D graphics and spatial audio support are integrated as well, along with built-in speakers. Likewise, the device includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. A motion controller similar to the Gear VR model will also be included. Apps designed for the Gear VR will be compatible with the Oculus Go as well, and the best of the company's mobile VR content library will be available to users on launch day -- offering access to over 1,000 VR games, social apps, 360° experiences. An exact release date and more detailed specs have not been announced yet, but the Oculus Go is set to arrive in early 2018 with a starting price of $199. Source: Oculus, Engadget Focal Details New Kanta Loudspeaker and Clear Headphones French audio company, Focal, has announced the latest additions to its audio lineup. The new products include the Kanta floor-standing loudspeaker and the Clear open-back headphones. The Kanta floor-standing speakers will join the Focal Classic Home Audio collection and are designed for music lovers. The compact 3-way speakers combine the company's Flax sandwich cone speaker driver system with its Beryllium tweeter, all housed within a new cabinet. Pricing is not currently listed, but the Kanta speakers are set to be available this month. Here's a full rundown of specs per Focal: - Type 3 way bass-reflex floor standing loudspeaker- Drivers Two 61/2‘’ (16.5cm) Flax woofer with NIC motor 61/2‘’ (16.5cm) Flax midrange with TMD suspension and NIC motor 11/16’’ (27mm) ‘IAL3’ pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter - Sensitivity (2,83V/1m) 91dB - Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 35Hz - 40kHz - Low Frequency Point (- 6dB) 29Hz - Nominal Impedance 8Ω- Minimum Impedance 3.1Ω- Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 300W- Crossover Frequency 260Hz - 2,700Hz- Dimensions (H x W x D) 441/64 x 1825/32 x 1241/64 (1,118 x 477 x 321 mm) - Net weight (with front grille) 77.2lbs (35kg) - Packaging dimensions (HxWxD) 4939⁄64 x 2711⁄64 x 1617⁄32’’ (1,260 x 690 x 420mm) - Total weight (including packaging) 88.2lbs (40kg) Meanwhile, Focal has also announced its new Clear reference circumaural open-back headphones. The headphones feature a new generation full-range 'M'-shape Aluminum/Magnesium dome speaker driver along with a frameless copper voice coil with a diameter of 25.5mm, a proprietary 75-micronthick suspension capable of high elongation, and 20mm memory foam ear cushions covered with a perforated microfibre fabric. Here's a full rundown of specs per Focal: - Type Circum-aural open-back headphones- Impedance 55 Ohms - Sensitivity 104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz- THD 0,25% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL- Frequency response 5Hz-28kHz- Loudspeaker 1.6" (40mm) Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shape dome- Weight 0.99lb / 450g- Cables provided 3m balanced cable (XLR 4-pin) 3m unbalanced cable (1/4" TRS jack) 1.2m unbalanced cable (1/8" TRS jack) 1/8" jack to 1/4" stereo jack adapter- Hard-shell carrying case provided 9.8"x9.4"x4.7" (250x240x120mm) The Clear Headphones will be available this month for a suggested retail price of $1,500. And in addition to the company's new Kanta loudspeaker and Clear headphones, Focal also recently released the Sib Evo 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos system (full review here). Source: Focal Plex Brings Live TV Support to Roku Devices Plex has announced the expansion of its live OTA TV streaming feature for Plex Pass users to the Roku platform. With Plex Live TV and DVR, users can now watch and record high definition, over-the-air TV broadcasts from a supported digital tuner and antenna through Plex's intuitive and customizable program guide. The feature supports channels in more than 70 countries, including shows from all major US networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CW, as well as local programming, news, and sports (encrypted channels currently not supported). In addition to newly added support for Roku products, Live TV streaming through Plex is also available through the company's Android TV, Apple TV, and iOS apps. To use the feature, customers will also need a digital antenna and a supported TV tuner, including models from HDHomeRun, Hauppauge, AVerMedia, DVBLogic and more (complete list here). Plex Live TV for Roku devices is now available through a beta release with support for all Plex Pass users set to arrive soon. The Plex Pass service starts at $5 per month or $40 per year, and customers can also sign up for a lifetime membership for $120. Beyond new Plex Live TV support, Roku also recently unveiled its latest streaming lineup, including the Roku Express, Roku Express+, and Roku Streaming Stick models, along with the new 4K HDR Roku Streaming Stick+, and a cheaper price point for the Roku Ultra. Source: PlexPosted Mon Oct 16, 2017 at 09:55 PM PDT by: -
Paramount Preps 'Transformers' Series for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The Autobots are rolling out to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is prepping Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Transformers: Age of Extinction for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 5. From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Unaware that he is mankind’s last chance for survival, Sam and Bumblebee, his robot disguised as a car, are in a heart-pounding race against an enemy unlike anything anyone has seen before. It’s the incredible, breath-taking film spectacular that USA Today says "will appeal to the kid in all of us." Exact specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Ultra HD Blu-rays will feature 2160p video and all currently carry a suggested list price of $27.99 through Best Buy. You can find the latest specs for all of the Transformers movies linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 5. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 16, 2017 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Marvel Releases Official Trailer for 'Black Panther'[teaser]King T'Challa is heading to theaters with his first solo film in February.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Marvel has released the first full trailer for Black Panther. The film comes from director Ryan Coogler and is set to premiere on February 16, 2018. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakanadan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. Check out the official trailer below! 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. The character first made his Marvel Cinematic debut in Captain America: Civil War. Writing credits include Joe Robert Cole and Ryan Coogler, who based the script on the comic book created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Other upcoming films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe include Thor: Ragnarok which is set to premiere on November 3, and Avengers: Infinity War which is set to premiere on May 4, 2018. Source: Marvel (YouTube)Posted Mon Oct 16, 2017 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
HDD First Look: LG OLED TV Cinema House Powered by Dolby[teaser]The pop-up entertainment experience offers visitors a chance to demo LG's Wallpaper 4K OLED TV with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.[/teaser] LG has announced the launch of its new OLED TV Cinema House Powered by Dolby. The traveling home theater installation is designed to show off the company's flagship OLED display using the latest video and audio technologies from Dolby. "Watching TV on LG’s award-winning OLED TVs is truly an 'other-worldly' spectacle, and we created Cinema House so everyone can see and believe," said Michelle Fernandez, head of home entertainment marketing, LG Electronics USA. "The unrivaled picture quality of LG OLED display technology fused with Dolby Vision high dynamic range imaging and Dolby Atmos immersive sound creates an immersive experience that delivers viewers their favorite content exactly as the director intended. It’s the pinnacle of home entertainment for a new breed of TV viewer – the Serious TV Watcher." And to help celebrate the launch, LG invited us to come check out the experience for ourselves in NYC, along with a short preview clip of Stranger Things: Season Two, and a panel discussion about the evolving home entertainment market held at the Paley Center for Media. Going Behind the Screen: Bringing the Magic of Hollywood into the Home Moderated by the Wall Street Journal's Joshua Fruhlinger, the panel featured a lineup of several industry experts and professionals, including Steven Bodner, Supervising Colorist for Light Iron; Rob Caroll Sr., Director of Content Solutions at Dolby; Ron Simon, Curator of the Paley Center for Media; and Matt Durgin, Head of Content Innovation for LG Electronics USA. Throughout the discussion and Q&A session, the participants covered a wide range of topics related to evolving viewing habits and technologies. When it comes to TV watchers themselves, the panel elaborated on how modern audiences are now becoming more engaged than ever before with the content they watch, citing some amusing statistics about viewers skipping social events or even cutting vacations short just to catch their favorite shows. Likewise, the participants described a new trend toward "cord-shaving" rather than complete "cord-cutting," as more and more users are reducing their pay-TV packages without all-together cancelling them while then receiving additional content through various internet services. And beyond the viewer side of things, the panel also offered some insights into the color grading process for Dolby Vision HDR , elaborating on the added technical and creative benefits of the wider gamut of colors and contrast that come with the format. To this point, Rob Caroll addressed a common misconception that HDR is supposed to create a radically brighter picture all the time. Instead, he stressed that Dolby Vision is more about enabling a greater range with more intensity meant for only the brightest highlights and darkest shadows of an image. As a whole, the average scene brightness of HDR content should actually be more or less on par with the average scene brightness of SDR content -- it's just that HDR allows for the brightness to kick up considerably when something specific on screen -- like a flame -- calls for it. Speaking of which, Steven Bodner talked about how directors and cinematographers are now having to adjust to how certain elements appear in HDR versus SDR, citing a project he's working on now where a scene featured several flickering candles. During the color grading process the filmmakers were actually taken aback by how intense the flames appeared on screen as they were a lot brighter than they were used to seeing with SDR post production. But while there will be a learning curve at first, the added color and contrast range opens up new storytelling choices, allowing directors to emphasize specific aspects of an image like never before. On future display advancements, the panel also spoke about the possibilities of displays with higher nit peformance and the full Rec. 2020 color gamut. And though they admitted that the appreciable difference between P3 and Rec. 2020 will be less than between Rec. 709 and P3, they still feel that the added range will be able to yield benefits for certain types of content. Specifically, they used animation, fantasy and sci-fi films that feature deliberately unreal and exaggerated worlds as an example of an instance where the added gamut could come in handy. LG OLED TV Cinema House Powered by Dolby After the panel, LG transported us to their new OLED TV Cinema House experience set up at Plaze 33 near Madison Square Garden in NYC. As its name implies, the home theater installation takes the form of a tiny house that a few guests can enter at a time. Once inside the cozy white room, attendees will find a comfy couch parked right in front of the company's amazingly thin (around one-fifth of an inch) 77-inch W7 "Wallpaper" 4K OLED TV which is attached to the wall with magnets. And in addition to the beautiful TV, the room also features a Dolby Atmos sound bar (included with the display) and an array of projectors mounted to the ceiling to create an enhanced sense of immersion during the demo. For the demonstration, guests are shown a reel of video clips, including a few LG promo pieces and scenes from several Netflix shows in Dolby Vision and, in some cases, Dolby Atmos as well. Likewise, as the videos play on the TV, the projectors display a corresponding environment related to the clip on the walls around the room, making it feel as if you're fully surrounded by the content. During our experience, we were treated to a scene from Okja where Mija (Seo-Hyun Ahn) plays around with the film's title creature in a forest setting. I've had the pleasure of seeing LG's OLED sets at other events, and the picture quality here was just as impressive, offering a gorgeous image with lush greens and sharp detail. Likewise, the Dolby Atmos sound bar filled the space with surprisingly enveloping and deep sound, often making it seem as if there were more speakers in the room. A falling rain effect at the end of clip gave off a convincing sense of overhead audio as well. All the while, the projectors extended the scene's atmosphere to the walls of the house, surrounding us with mountains on all sides. A clip from Marvel's The Defenders was similarly engaging, showing off the team during an argument that pit Iron Fist (Finn Jones) against the others. The show features a fairly dark palette and the shadowy cinematography was great for highlighting the OLED's inky black level performance. Once again, the projectors extended the show's environment around the room, making it seem as if we were in the abandoned theater with the characters -- and when Iron Fist unleashed his powerful punch at the end of the clip, the projected walls around us crumbled and collapsed. Finally, the demo also included a short preview scene from the upcoming second season of Stranger Things. The sequence features Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) roaming the halls of the school in the Upside Down world and served as an extended version of the scene briefly shown at the end of the first season two trailer. After coming across a small portal in one of the walls, she places her hand through, pulls it back, and then starts to use her powers to shake the wall, making it seem as if she's either trying to break open a bigger hole or possibly collapse the portal entirely. And then... the clip sadly ended making the wait for the season two premiere on October 27 that much harder. Though pretty short, the LG OLED Cinema House experience offers a fun demo of the company's latest top-of-the-line OLED with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos tech. The roadshow installation will be making several stops across the country, so readers who've been wanting to check out the impressive Wallpaper display in an immersive home theater setting should definitely stop by. Here's a rundown of currently scheduled locations and dates: · Oct 11-12: New York, NY Plaza33 near Madison Square Garden · Oct 19-20: Los Angeles, CA Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland · Oct 28-29: Lawndale, CA Video and Audio Center · Nov 11-12: Glenview, IL Abt Electronics Retail Store · Nov 18: Bellmore, NY P.C. Richard & Son And here's a full rundown of LG's 2017 OLED lineup: LG SIGNATURE OLED TV Picture-on-Wall W7 Series77-inch class (76.7-inches diagonal) model 77W7, $14,99965-inch class (64.5-inches diagonal) model 65W7, $7,999 LG SIGNATURE OLED TV Picture-on-Glass G7 Series77-inch class (76.8-inches diagonal) model 77G7, $9,99765-inch class (64.5-inches diagonal) model 65G7, $4,997 LG OLED TV Picture-on-Glass E7 Series65-inch class (64.5-inches diagonal) model 65E7, $3,497 55-inch class (54.6-inches diagonal) model 55E7, $2,497 LG OLED TV C7 Series65-inch class (64.5-inches diagonal) model 65C7, $2,997 55-inch class (54.6-inches diagonal) model 55C7, $1,997 LG OLED TV B7 Series65-inch class (64.5-inches diagonal) model 65B7, $2,797 55-inch class (54.6-inches diagonal) model 55B7, $1,797Posted Fri Oct 13, 2017 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
Fox Debuts Trailer for 'X-Men' Spinoff 'The New Mutants'[teaser]The upcoming flick will put a horror spin on the X-Men franchise.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for The New Mutants. The movie comes from director Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) and is based on the Marvel comic book series of the same name created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod. Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves. Check out the official trailer below! The New Mutants stars Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair / Wolfsbane, Anya Taylor-Joy as Illyana Rasputin / Magik, Charlie Heaton as Sam Guthrie / Cannonball, Henry Zaga as Sunspot / Roberto da Costa, Blu Hunt as Danielle Moonstar / Mirage, and Alice Braga as Dr. Cecilia Reyes. The script is written by Josh Boone and Knate Lee. Simon Kinberg, Karen Rosenfelt, and Lauren Shuler Donner are all on board as producers. The film is set to hit theaters on April 13. Other upcoming movies in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise include David Leitch's Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, and Zazie Beetz which is set for a June 1, 2018 release; and Simon Kinberg's X-Men: Dark Phoenix starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner, and Jessica Chastain which is set for a November 2, 2018 release. Likewise, the studio's long in development Gambit film starring Channing Tatum recently signed on Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) as its latest director following the previous departures of Rupert Wyatt and Doug Liman. The movie is now scheduled for a February 14, 2019 release. Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 13, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Blade Runner 2049' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]Pre-orders for the sci-fi sequel are now live![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is prepping Blade Runner 2049 for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but both releases are now available for pre-order. Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Exact specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and the Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video. Suggested retail price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for Blade Runner 2049 linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 13, 2017 at 09:37 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Final 'Stranger Things' Season Two Trailer[teaser]A new trailer for the show's second season has been revealed.[/teaser] Netflix has debuted the final trailer for Stranger Things season two. The new season is set to start streaming exclusively through Netflix on October 27. It's 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down but a bigger, sinister entity still threatens those who survived. Check out the final trailer below! Returning cast members for season two include Winona Ryder ('Show Me a Hero'), David Harbour ('Suicide Squad'), Finn Wolfhard ('The 100,' 'Aftermath,' 'The Resurrection'), Millie Bobby Brown (BBC's 'Intruders,' 'Once Upon A Time,' 'NCIS'), Gaten Matarazzo ('The Blacklist'), Caleb McLaughlin ('The Lion King on Broadway'), Noah Schnapp ('Bridge of Spies,' 'The Peanuts Movie'), Natalia Dyer ('After Darkness,' 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'), Charlie Heaton ('Shut In,' 'Urban and the Shed Crew'), and Joe Keery. In addition, new cast members will include Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Linnea Berthelsen, Sadie Sink, and Dacre Montgomery. The show comes from creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer ('Wayward Pines,' 'Hidden') Season two of Strangers Things is set to include nine episodes. Meanwhile, all eight episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream globally through Netflix. The first season is set in 1983 Indiana, where a young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl. Following a recent price increase, a current Netflix subscription starts at $11 for HD streaming and $14 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 13, 2017 at 09:10 AM PDT by: -
Movies Anywhere Digital Service Launches with Disney, Fox, Universal, Sony, & Warner Bros.[teaser]The new digital movie service features support from five studios and four major digital retailers.[/teaser] Following an initial report by Bloomberg, Movies Anywhere has now officially launched. The new platform allows users to buy, redeem, and store digital movies from various studios and then sync their library across multiple devices and digital retailers. "Movies Anywhere is a massive step forward for the consumer digital media experience, bringing the incredible film libraries of five studios together in a virtual one-stop movie-watching shop," said Karin Gilford, General Manager, Movies Anywhere, who leads an independent, dedicated cross-functional team of product, technology, marketing and other professionals. "Movies Anywhere means that consumers never have to remember where they purchased a film or which device they can watch it on, because all of their eligible movies will be centralized within their Movies Anywhere library and available across platforms through the Movies Anywhere app and website and also available at their connected digital retailers. And as Movies Anywhere continues to add more studios, retailers and platforms, the entertainment possibilities are endless." With the Movies Anywhere app and website customers can now redeem digital copies, purchase digital titles, and watch their movies across multiple devices with the ability to link to their existing VUDU, Amazon Video, iTunes, and Google Play accounts, allowing users to access and expand their library through multiple services. The Movies Anywhere platform includes support for a growing collection of over 7,300 digital titles from Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony (Paramount and Lionsgate have not yet signed on). And as an added bonus, new users who sign up and link their account with Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes or Vudu, can receive a limited time free digital copy of Sony Pictures' Ghostbusters (2016) and Twentieth Century Fox's Ice Age. Likewise, if new users link to a second participating digital retailer they can also receive a limited time free digital copy of Disney's Big Hero 6, Universal's Jason Bourne and Warner Bros.' The LEGO Movie. It should be noted, however, that users are required to agree to share Video Data analytics and other info related to their accounts and movie libraries with the retailers, studios, and participating service providers in order to sign up. In addition, as of press times, there is currently an issue preventing the service from linking to VUDU accounts, but this is expected to be fixed by 10AM PT. As we've covered in the past, there have been some notable kinks when it comes to redeeming digital titles with the previous systems in place, especially when it comes to new 4K releases, so hopefully this new joint venture from the studios will end up offering a simpler and more cohesive platform for users. We'll have more detailed impressions of Movies Anywhere soon, so stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more updates! Source: Movies Anywhere via PR NewswirePosted Thu Oct 12, 2017 at 08:51 AM PDT by:
