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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'South Park,' 'Rebel in the Rye,' and More[teaser]A reclusive writer, four foul-mouthed kids, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Eagle Rock, Metal Blade Records, Shout Factory, Paramount, Lionsgate, Film Movement, Vantage Media, CBS Home Entertainment, Republic Records, Garagehouse Pictures, Unearthed Films, and Kino. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Eagle Rock is set to release the concert documentary Slipknot: Day of the Gusano on October 20. Supplements have not been detailed but the release will also include a music CD. Order the Blu-ray Metal Blade Records has announced plans to bring Spock’s Beard: Snow Live to Blu-ray on November 10. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Vantage Media is prepping Sean Hoessli's Palm Swings starring Tia Carrere, Jason Lewis, and Sugar Lyn Beard for Blu-ray on November 14. Supplements have not been detailed yet, Order the Blu-ray Film Movement is set to release Arturo Ripstein's Time to Die on Blu-ray on November 14. The disc will feature a new 2K restoration and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by director Arturo Ripstein and actor Enrique Rocha- Video introduction of Time to Die by director/actor Alex Cox (Repo Man)- Collector's Booklet with film essay by Carlos A. Gutiérrez, Co-Founder of Cinema Tropical Order the Blu-ray Republic Records is preparing Danny Clinch's music doc Pearl Jam: Let's Play Two for Blu-ray on November 17. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is bringing Xavier Gens' The Crucifixion starring Sophie Cookson, Corneliu Ulici, and Brittany Ashworth to Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements have not been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park: The Complete Sixth Season, South Park: The Complete Seventh Season, South Park: The Complete Eighth Season, South Park: The Complete Ninth Season, South Park: The Complete Tenth Season, and South Park: The Complete Eleventh Season for Blu-ray on December 19. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Shout Factory is prepping Danny Strong's Rebel in the Rye starring Sarah Paulson, Zoey Deutch, and Kevin Spacey for Blu-ray on January 2. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Unearthed Films is bringing Domiziano Cristopharo's Red Krokodil: Directors Cut starring Valerio Cassa, Viktor Karam, and Brock Madson to Blu-ray on January 23. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray CBS Home Entertainment is set to release The Californians: Season 1 and The Californians: Season 2 starring Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, and Art Fleming on Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Kino has announced a new slate of releases set to arrive on December 12. The lineup will include... Stanley Kramer's Not as a Stranger starring Olivia de Havilland, Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Grahame, and Charles Bickford. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth- Original Theatrical Trailer Stanley Kramer's Inherit the Wind starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jim Hemphill- Original Theatrical Trailer Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg starring Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Richard Widmark. Supplements will include - In Conversation - with Abby Mann and Maximilian Schell- A Tribute to Stanley Kramer - Featurette- The Value of a Single Human Being - Featurette- Original Theatrical Trailer A Double Feature with Louis Morneau's Soldier Boyz starring Michael Dudikoff, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Tyrin Turner, and Aaron Norris' Platoon Leader starring Tony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons and Michael Dudikoff. Supplements will include - Reversible Blu-ray Art- Theatrical Trailers for Platoon Leader, Soldier Boyz, Avenging Force, River of Death and Delta Force 2 Douglas Hickox's Brannigan starring John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, and Judy Geeson. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by Steve Mitchell, producer-director of King Cohen, and film historian Nathaniel Thompson- Trailers for other Kino Lorber releases Henry Hathaway's Legend of the Lost starring John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Rossano Brazzi, Kurt Kasznar, and Sonia Moser. Supplements will include: - Trailers for other Kino Lorber releases In addition, Kino has also announced plans to release several new titles in early 2018. The lineup will include Edward Ludwig's Sangaree - 3D starring Fernando Lamas, Arlene Dahl, and Patricia Medina. Full details have not been announced yet, but the 3D release will feature a restoration from original 35mm film elements. Paul Henreid's A Woman's Devotion starring Ralph Meeker, Janice Rule, and Paul Henreid. Supplements have not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a 4K remaster. George Miller's The Aviator starring Christopher Reeve, Rosanna Arquette, and Jack Warden. No other details have been revealed at this time. Bill Duke's The Cemetery Club starring Ellen Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis, and Diane Ladd. Supplements have not been announced yet. Meanwhile, Garagehouse Pictures is prepping Gus Trikonis' Supercock starring Ross Hagen, Nancy Kwan, Tony Lorea, Logan Clarke, and Joonee Gamboa for Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include: - NEW audio commentary by cult film director and actor Fred Olen Ray (Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Sorceress)- AND MORE! Likewise, the label is also preparing Trailer Trauma 4: Television Trauma for Blu-ray. A release date has not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - Audio commentary with FrightFest Guide to Monster Movies author Michael Gingold, Paperbacks From Hell author Grady Hendrix and Temple of Schlock's Chris Poggiali- Garagehouse Pictures trailers You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Oct 12, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'It' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]Director Andrés Muschietti's adaptation of the popular Stephen King book is floating toward Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are prepping It 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. New Line Cinema’s horror thriller IT, directed by Andrés Muschietti (Mama), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. 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 $44.95. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for It linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 11, 2017 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Launches 3 for $50 Deal on Select 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays[teaser]The promotion includes a selection of over 140 titles.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a new limited time promotion on select 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays. From now until November 30, customers can purchase any three featured 4K titles for a total of $50, which equates to a price of about $16.66 each. The selection includes 147 elibible titles with current individual price tags as high as $39. With that said, some of the featured discs are already listed for individual prices below $16.66, so customers might have to mix and match some items with higher priced titles to make the most out of the deal. Some popular Ultra HD Blu-ray discs eligible for the promotion include titles like: Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray And be sure to click here for a full list of featured movies. The 3 for $50 Ultra HD Blu-ray disc deal will only be active until November 30 while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Oct 10, 2017 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Offers Limited Time $6 Subscription Plan for New Users[teaser]The service has temporarily lowered its entry-level price for new customers.[/teaser] Hulu has announced a limited time price reduction for its base subscription streaming plan. The company's Limited Commercials option is now available for $6 per month for the first year of service, bringing the price down $2 from the usual $8 per month fee. The adjusted pricing is only available for new customers who sign up now and will only be offered for a limited time. After the first year of service (including trial period), the subscription plan will increase to the standard $8 per month cost. The promotion comes after rival streaming service, Netflix, recently increased its own subscription plans, taking its Standard option to $11 per month and its Premium Plan to $14 per month. Beyond Hulu's entry-level option with limited commercials, the company also offers a No Commercials streaming plan for $12 per month. Likewise, the company has a new Live TV beta for $40 per month, which combines a live/on-demand TV service with Hulu's standard streaming collection. The Live service includes access to content from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, with local live broadcast affiliate programming immediately available in many markets; live sporting events from top pro and college leagues on channels like CBS Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports and TNT; regional sports networks in many markets; news channels like CNN, CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business and MSNBC; lifestyle programming from Bravo, E!, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel; additional networks like A&E, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Disney Channel, Freeform, FX, HISTORY, Lifetime, National Geographic, TBS, USA Network, Viceland, and more. Live TV subscribers also get to enjoy Hulu's existing streaming plan with limited commercials and more than 3500 TV and film titles. In addition, users can subscribe to add-on packages for HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. The reduced $6 per month Limited Commercial Hulu plan is now available. New customers have until January 9, 2018 to sign up for the promotion. New subscribers can also receive a free one-month trial. Source: Hulu via USA TodayPosted Tue Oct 10, 2017 at 08:25 AM PDT by: -
Disney Reveals New 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Trailer[teaser]The force is strong with this trailer.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Disney and Lucasfilm have released a full trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The film is set to premiere on December 15. Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey (Daisy Ridley) continues her epic journey with Finn (John Boyega), Poe (Oscar Isaac) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in the next chapter of the saga. Check out the official trailer below! Star Wars: The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, Brick). The film also stars Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Carrie Fisher as General Leia, Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Lupita Nyong'o as Maz, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke, and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. Likewise, Benicio Del Toro has also joined the cast in a currently unspecified role. In addition to the new trailer, Disney has also unveiled a new theatrical poster for the film. Check it out below! Beyond The Last Jedi, Disney and Lucasfilm are currently shooting the still untitled Han Solo spin-off film. The movie stars Alden Ehrenreich as a younger version of the iconic smuggler first made famous by Harrison Ford in the original trilogy. Additional cast members include Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, and Woody Harrelson. Though originally directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the studio has since replaced the filmmaking pair with Ron Howard who will finish the production. The Han Solo movie is set to hit theaters on May 25, 2018. Source: Star WarsPosted Mon Oct 9, 2017 at 07:00 PM PDT by: -
Luxury Technology Show Fall 2017: Premium Headphones, Speakers, and Sound Bars[teaser]Yes, it's that time of year again. The time to bask in the glittering glow of all the latest and greatest premium tech products at the Luxury Technology show.[/teaser] Held at Metropolitan West in New York City earlier this week, the Fall 2017 event spotlighted several new high-end electronics, gadgets, and other expensive toys from a variety of brands, showcasing all of the latest innovations in indulgent tech, ranging from high-end speaker systems and headphones to decidedly stranger items like smart mirrors, smart showers, and... smart toilets. Thankfully, our focus here remains on home theater gear and not bathroom appliances or other distractions. With that said, no Luxury Tech Show could be complete without a brand new car! And since one is clearly just not luxurious enough anymore, Lexus decided to bring two to the show. With the requisite fancy $75,000 car now out of the way, it's time to move on to the top AV products and brands from the show, highlighting some great new audio gear, including some models with surprisingly affordable price tags. Helm Audio Formerly known as Tidal Force, the newly christened Helm Audio brought its lineup of Planar Magnetic headphones to the show. Serving as a kind of mix between standard dynamic drivers and electrostatic drivers, the company's implementation of Planar Magnetic technology uses a diaphragm layered with micro conductors to interact with an array of magnetics, creating even, balanced vibrations. The products on display at the show included the current Wave 5 model ($299), along with the upcoming larger Wave 10 headphones and in-ear Wave 2 headphones. The Wave 5 headphones feature an open-backed design with 56 mm Planar Diaphragms, an all metal construction, and extreme comfort ear pads. While I already got to take a listen to this particular model at the previous Spring 2017 Luxury Tech Show, for this demo the company offered something a little more unique. Instead of playing back a standard pre-recorded song, Helm Audio's own CEO, Grammy Award Winning Producer Mike Dean, was on hand to play a live keyboard synth track fed into the headphones. Marked by escalating tones and beats, and a cool electronic quality to the sound, the instrumental piece came through with spacious depth, making it easy to forget that I was in a noisy tradeshow environment. Of course, I'd need more quality time with the headphones in a quiet setting to really make a firm judgement, but I once again came away impressed by the Wave 5's performance. Sadly, the new Wave 10 and Wave 2 models were only on hand for display purposes, but both models are due for release in January. The Wave 10 headphones ($499) are poised to serve as a big brother model to the Wave 5s, offering larger 100 mm Planar Magnetic Drivers along with rotating ear cups, connection options for either channel, and a durable metal design, making them ideal for DJs, sound designers, and serious audiophiles. Meanwhile, the Wave 2 is set to become the world's smallest planar in-ear headphone on the market. Units will be available in both wired and Bluetooth-ready wireless versions. MarkAudio-SOTA With its premium Viotti One Loudspeakers and Tozzi One Single-Driver Bookshelf Loudspeakers on hand, MarkAudio-SOTA also made a notable impression at the show. The Viotti One is the company's beautiful flagship two-way stand-mount loudspeaker model with one 50mm (2") low mass mixed alloy symmetrical sound field cone unit, and one 110mm (4.4") low mass, long throw mix allow symmetrical sound field cone unit, delivering a range of 40Hz-25Khz. Though HDD has already had the opportunity to review the Viottie One speakers in depth (check out Michael Palmer's review here), this was my first time getting to hear them. Of course, as I must mention about nearly every tradeshow demo I attend, the room was not ideal for critical listening (there was some pretty distracting bass booming from a separate booth nearby), but considering the loud setting, the speakers filled the space quite admirably. For the demonstration, I listened to singer Eva Cassidy's rendition of "Fields of Gold" playing from a CD connected to the speakers via a compact PS Audio Sprout Amp ($499). Despite the environment, the vocals came through with a pleasingly full yet intimate presence. The Viotti One loudspeakers are available now for $2,495 per pair with matching stands. Meanwhile, though I didn't get a chance to hear the Tozzi One Single-Driver Loudspeakers, they offer a much more compact and affordable option for smaller spaces and more casual lifestyle applications at just $445 per pair. The speakers feature an advanced 50mm Sota 5 all-range driver, a rigid composite enclosure constructed from 3 sub-structures, and a waveguide front baffle. Domigo Hoping to demonstrate its "Beyond Hifi" philosophy in full force, Domigo Acoustics brought its upcoming debut lineup of speakers to the show. The collection includes the A9 Smart Home Theater Speaker and the A7 Minimalist Wireless Speaker, developed in partnership with world-renowned Danish acoustic engineer Peter Larsen. Designed to be used with music or as a sound bar for movie watching, the A9 features a bold, modern design with four integrated speakers, wireless connectivity, and support for DSD hi-res playback. Likewise, the unit includes an HDMI out and doubles as an integrated Android TV solution with 4K support (but no current plans for HDR), allowing users to connect the speaker to their displays in order to access various streaming apps directly from the A9's built-in smart TV platform. Likewise, though not yet finalized, the company is working to include some kind of support for Dolby Atmos to offer simulated immersive audio (there are no actual upward firing drivers). For demo purposes, I navigated through the pre-retail unit's preliminary open Android UI and selected a few movie trailers, including Wonder Woman and Thor: Ragnarok. The A9 brought some solid heft to the room and robust low-end for its size, filling the noisy space quite well with fairly dynamic sound. It's too early to tell how well the app integration will end up working, but the Smart Sound Bar concept has a lot of potential. Meanwhile, the A9's smaller sibling, the A7 features two integrated speakers and Bluetooth wireless support but ditches the integrated smart TV solution. During the show I got to listen to a Pearl Jam track via TIDAL, first over Bluetooth, and then over a wired connection. The Bluetooth playback was pretty solid but a had flatter quality compared to the wired playback which resulted in a cleaner, fuller sound. Again, it's hard to really form a full opinion on the audio quality based on how loud the room was, but both the A7 and A9 look like products to watch out for as they prep for launch next year. Como Audio Bringing multi-room audio support to the party, Como Audio had its lineup of Hi-Fi systems on display with support for connecting up to 5 units together around the home. The product collection included the Solo ($299), Duetto ($399), Amico ($399), and Musica ($599). The Solo features a nearly half inch-thick MDF wood case with TFT color display, a .75 inch soft dome tweeter and custom 3 inch long-throw, 4-layer voice coil woofer with oversized magnet. Likewise, the device uses a custom digital signal processor, 30 watts per channel RMS digital amplifier, and offers support for FM radio, internet radio, Bluetooth streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity, and even an optical port for connecting to a TV. For demo purposes, I listened to a music track through Spotify, and though the speaker sounded a tad boomy pumped up to compete with the loud room its audio output was pretty solid considering its tiny size and the conditions. Meanwhile, the Duetto model steps things up with two .75 inch soft dome tweeters, two custom 3 inch long-throw, 4- layer voice coil woofers with oversized magnets, and a custom Digital Signal Processor (DSP), 60 watt RMS Class D digital amplifier. Likewise, the upcoming Musica model even adds integrated support for Tidal, Deezer, Napster, and Amazon Music (to be added in the Fall of 2017), along with a built-in CD player with the ability to stream CDs to other Como Audio devices. Lastly, the Amico offers many of the same features as the Solo but in a battery-powered, portable form. IQbuds Finally, one of the more unique products I demoed at the show was Nuheara's IQbuds ($299). More than just your run-of-the-mill wireless earbuds with noise cancelation, the IQbuds also offer advanced speech amplification and augmented hearing capabilities. This allows users to choose exactly how much ambient sound to cancel out when listening to music, along with the ability to specifically isolate speech around them while still blocking out other unwanted noises. With that in mind, this is perhaps the very first time I can confidently say that the noisy show room atmosphere was actually the ideal setting to test out the device! With the IQbuds firmly placed in each ear I listened to my surroundings with the "Restaurant Mode" activated. This setting notably dulled out the loud commotion of the show while amplifying speech around me. Sure, people's voices now had a noticeable electronic tinge to them, but I could definitely hear people near me a lot better. Standard Bluetooth playback for music was pretty solid too, and I could even keep the speech amplification on while listening to tracks, allowing me to hear the music and people around me while still canceling out much of the loud background noise. Serving as a rather unique cross between wireless earbud and hearing aid tool, the IQbud has a lot of practical applications, making it an ideal fit for users who want a little more control over what sounds they have to endure on a daily basis. I'm not sure how well it holds up over longer use and in other settings, but my brief time with the device has certainly left me intrigued. So, there you have it. Those were some of the top products on hand at the Fall 2017 Luxury Tech Show. What do you think about the show's luxurious gear? Will you be saving up for any of the items on display? Let us know your thoughts in the forum!Posted Fri Oct 6, 2017 at 05:50 PM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: LG Sponsors PaleyFest, Samsung Details New Mixed Reality Headset, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including LG's sponsorship of PaleyFest NY 2017, Samsung's new mixed reality headset, 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 LG's sponsorship of the 2017 PaleyFest in NYC, Samsung's new HMD Odyssey headset, Sony's updated PS VR, and Hisense's new partnership with US Soccer. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: LG Electronics Announces Official Sponsorship for PaleyFest NY 2017 The Paley Center for Media has announced LG as an official sponsor for PaleyFest 2017. The event is being held October 6-16 at the Paley Center's New York location. "The Paley Center for Media is thrilled to welcome LG as the Preferred Television for PaleyFest NY 2017," said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's President & CEO. "The Paley Center and LG represent the best of entertainment and technology, and we're proud that guests to this year's PaleyFest will have the opportunity to experience this incredible combination of cutting-edge TV technology and content firsthand." The 2017 PaleyFest will feature premiere screenings and panels for many popular television shows. The schedule includes Black Mirror (October 6), Family Guy (October 7), Star Trek: Discovery (October 7), black-ish: A Conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross (October 9), Late Night with Seth Meyers from NBC (October 10), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (October 12), Oz Reunion (October 15), and Blue Bloods (October 16). In addition, attendees will be able to see LG's OLED 4K TV lineup, including the flagship LG SIGNATURE OLED W7. The "Wallpaper" display offers perfect blacks, infinite contrast, an expanded color gamut, Dolby Atmos sound, and wide viewing angles. Likewise, the set includes Active HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, YouTube VP9, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support. Finally, the display features LG's Picture-on-Wall design with an amazingly thin (around one-fifth of an inch), semi-flexible screen that can attach to a customer's wall with magnets. Source: LG via PR Newswire Samsung & Microsoft Detail HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality Headset Samsung has revealed its latest headset device. The new HMD Odyssey is a Mixed Reality headset designed in partnership with Microsoft for use with a compatible Windows 10 PC. "The Samsung HMD Odyssey is a high performing headset designed to provide the most immersive Windows Mixed Reality experience," said YG Choi, Senior Vice President of PC Business Team, Samsung Electronics. "With the widest field of view, built-in spatial sound and easy setup, the Samsung HMD Odyssey transports consumers to incredible virtual reality experiences." The headset features dual 3.5-inch AMOLED displays with a resolution of 1,440 x 1,600 @90/60Hz, a 110-degree field of view, built-in premium AKG headphones for spatial sound, and array mics for voice commands. In addition, the device uses inside-out position tracking and includes a Six Degrees of Freedom1 (6 DOF) sensor and two motion controllers. Pre-orders for the Samsung HMD Odyssey are now live in the US for $500. "We're excited to welcome the Samsung HMD Odyssey to the Windows Mixed Reality family of devices," said Alex Kipman, Technical Fellow at Microsoft. "This is an incredible product and another important step for the mixed reality journey we are on at Microsoft. With the Samsung HMD Odyssey, the team at Samsung has developed a Windows Mixed Reality headset that will delight our fans looking to immerse themselves in the world of mixed reality this holiday." Source: Samsung Sony Preps Updated PlayStation VR Model Sony has revealed plans to release an updated version of its PlayStation VR headset. The upcoming CUH-ZVR2 headset model will offer a few design improvements over the current CUH-ZVR1 version, including the ability to integrate stereo headphone cables with the VR headset, a slimmer, streamlined connection cable, and an updated Processor Unit with support for HDR pass through. This latter upgrade will allow users to enjoy HDR-compatible PS4 content on their TVs without having to disconnect the Processor Unit in between the TV and the PS4 console (this function can only be used when the VR headset is off). Beyond these changes, the headset will be the same as the previous model. Designed for use with a PS4 and PlayStation Camera, the PS VR headset features a 1920×RGB×1080 (960×RGB×1080 per eye) OLED display with a 110-degree FOV (Field of View) and a 90Hz refresh rate (120Hz in cinema mode). A launch window for the updated PS VR headset has not been announced yet, but pricing for the new model is expected to remain the same. Source: Sony via Engadget Hisense Details New Partnership with US Soccer Hisense has announced a new partnership to become the Official TV and Appliance Manufacturer for US Soccer Teams. The company will be supporting US Soccer through the 2018 World Cup, 2019 Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Development Academy, and US male and female youth national soccer teams. "In addition to our global FIFA partnership, our U.S. Soccer partnership offers an amazing opportunity to bring families and soccer fans together throughout the year and cheer on our country during some of the biggest sporting events in the world," said Mark Viken, Vice President of Marketing at Hisense USA. "Soccer is a global sport with incredibly passionate fans. We’re excited to introduce that passionate market to our industry-leading TV lineup to deliver the ultimate viewing experience." The partnership will kick-off during today's US Men's qualifier match against Panama, showcasing a variety of in-game and social activations. The multi-channel campaign will then go on to cover extensive brand integration across broadcast, digital, in-stadium exposure, and on-site activations. And to help mark the company's new status, Hisense is currently holding a Twitter contest for a chance to win a free 4K TV and US Soccer team jersey. To enter, fans need to tweet #HisenseUSMNT before 11:59 p.m. ET on October 8 (click here for full contest rules and eligibility information). Source: HisensePosted Fri Oct 6, 2017 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'Future Man,' 'Fearless,' and More[teaser]A full trailer for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Future Man has been revealed.[/teaser] Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon have released new trailers and other info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including The Babysitter, Dark, Raising Dion, Fearless, Future Man, and Shut Eye. In addition, CBS All Access has announced plans to add one more episode to the "first chapter" of Star Trek: Discovery. The show premiered on September 24 and has pushed the CBS All Access service to a new record high for subscriber sign-ups in a single week. "Consumer response to the launch of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY has been tremendous," said Marc DeBevoise, President and COO, CBS Interactive. "The build up to the show's premiere led us to a record-setting month, week and ultimately day of sign-ups. The second week of the series has also exceeded our expectations and is a credit to the brilliant and dedicated work of the show’s entire creative team and cast. We can’t wait for fans to see what comes next for the U.S.S. Discovery and its crew." The first block of Star Trek: Discovery episodes was originally set to include eight installments, but now the first chapter will include nine episodes. The final episode of chapter one is set to stream on Sunday, November 12. The second chapter, featuring the season's remaining six episodes, will then return to CBS All Access in January 2018. The Babysitter (Netflix, October 13) - The Babysitter follows a lonely, 12-year-old boy who falls in love with his hot babysitter only to discover that she’s part of a satanic cult that wants to kill him. Starring Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell, Samara Weaving, Andrew Bachelor, Hana Mae Lee, and Judah Lewis. Written by Brian Duffield and directed by McG. The Dark (Netflix, December 1) - Set in a German town in present day where the disappearance of two young children exposes the double lives and fractured relationships among four families. In ten, hour-long episodes, the story takes on a supernatural twist that ties back to the same town in 1986. The series is created by award-winning showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, who previously received critical acclaim for their movie Who am I (2014). In addition, Netflix has ordered a 10 episode season for Raising Dion, a new one-hour sci-fi, family drama based on the short film of the same name (embedded below). The show comes from commercial and music video director Dennis Liu, who created the original comic book and short film. Carol Barbee (UnREAL, Judging Amy) is attached as showrunner/executive producer and is credited with scripting the first episode. Michael B. Jordan (Creed) is also on board as an executive producer and actor for the show. The series follows the story of a woman named Nicole Reese, who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark (Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several magical, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat, and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities. "We haven’t seen this type of superhero story before -- an origin myth full of imagination, wonder and adventure, all grounded in the experiences of a modern single mother," said Cindy Holland, Vice President, Original Content for Netflix. "Michael B. Jordan is an exciting and dynamic talent, and I’m excited to see him, MACRO, Carol and the team translate Dennis’ unique vision to television." Fearless (Amazon Prime Video, October 27) - A legal conspiracy thriller following human rights lawyer Emma Banville (Helen McCrory), whose latest case will uncover a web of secrets and collusion with both personal and national repercussions. In the series, Emma sets out to prove the innocence of Kevin Russell (Sam Swainsbury, Mum), a man who she feels was wrongly convicted for the murder of schoolgirl Linda Simms (Eve Austin, In the Flesh) 14 years earlier. Emma is determined to reveal the truth behind Linda’s death and is prepared to go to extreme lengths to prove Kevin’s innocence. However, as she digs deeper into the case–risking her career, personal life and reputation–she begins to sense powerful forces in the police and the intelligence services who want to stop her from uncovering the truth. Future Man (Hulu, November 14) - From Executive Producers Seth Rogen (Sausage Party, Knocked Up, This is the End) and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Sausage Party, Superbad, Knocked Up), Future Man follows a janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night who travels through time to prevent the extinction of humanity after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion. Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games, The Kids Are Alright) stars as Josh Futterman, an uninspired and dejected gamer who quickly becomes earth’s unlikely hero. Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings), Derek Wilson (Preacher), Ed Begley Jr. (St. Elsewhere) and Glenne Headly (Don Jon) also star. Shut Eye: Season Two (Hulu, December 6) - Takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed. - 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 Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Netflix, Amazon (YouTube), Amazon, Hulu (YouTube), CBSPosted Fri Oct 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Legendary Unleashes First 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Trailer[teaser]The sequel to Guillermo del Toro's 2013 sci-fi flick is drifting toward theaters in March 2018.[/teaser] Legendary and Universal have revealed the first official trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising. The film comes from director Steven S. DeKnight (Netflix's Daredevil, STARZ’s Spartacus) and is set to premiere on March 23. John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous "Kaiju." Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father’s legacy by his estranged sister, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi)—who is leading a brave new generation of pilots that have grown up in the shadow of war. As they seek justice for the fallen, their only hope is to unite together in a global uprising against the forces of extinction. Jake is joined by gifted rival pilot Lambert (The Fate of the Furious' Scott Eastwood) and 15-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara (newcomer Cailee Spaeny), as the heroes of the PPDC become the only family he has left. Rising up to become the most powerful defense force to ever walk the earth, they will set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale. Check out the full trailer below! Pacific Rim: Uprising also stars Jing Tian, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, and Charlie Day. The movie comes from a script written by Steven S. DeKnight, T.S. Nowlin, Kira Snyder, and Emily Carmichael, with a story by Steven S. DeKnight and T.S. Nowlin. Guillermo del Toro, the director of the original film, also serves as a producer on the sequel. Source: Legendary (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 6, 2017 at 11:35 AM PDT by: -
BenQ Releases HT1070A's 1080p Projector for $649[teaser]The new budget-friendly HD projector is now available.[/teaser] BenQ has announced the release of its latest projector model. The HT1070A offers full HD 1080p performance for an affordable price point. "When we designed the HT1070A, we wanted to offer an affordable projector that makes entertainment come alive for family movie night," said Rachel Dohmann, marketing manager at BenQ America Corp. "With strict adherence to the Rec. 709 color standard combined with our CinematicColor technology, everyone will be on the edge of their seats experiencing content so realistic and vibrant." The projector offers native 1080p projection with a 16:9 aspect ratio and support for screen sizes of 60 inches to around 300 inches. Likewise, the device uses the latest DLP technology and a unique RGBRGB color wheel design to offer >96% Rec. 709 color gamut coverage. In addition, the unit features BenQ's exclusive CinematicColor technology, a 15000:1 contrast ratio, 2200 ANSI Lumens of brightness, and a vertical keystone function. Dual HDMI connectivity is included as well, allowing users to hook up Blu-ray players, video game consoles, set-top boxes, laptops, streamers and more. Here's a rundown of key specs per BenQ: - 96% coverage of Rec. 709 color space- Hassle-free installation- 100" big screen at only 2.8 meters- 1.2x Zoom increases flexibility for the space- Power saving technology for long lamp lifetime The BenQ HT1070A 1080p projector is now available for a suggested retail price of $649 from stores like BenQDirect.com, Best Buy, Fry's, NewEgg, and B&H. And in addition to the HT1070A, BenQ also recently released its LK970 4K Laser Projector with 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness for an MSRP of $12,999. Source: BenQPosted Fri Oct 6, 2017 at 09:30 AM PDT by:
