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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Wind River,' James Cameron's 'Piranha II: The Spawning,' and More[teaser]Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, and a bunch of killer fish are all making their way toward Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Shout Factory, Well Go USA, Olive Films, Image Entertainment, Lionsgate, Universal, and MVD Rewind Collection. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, as previously reported, Image is set to release Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott's Bushwick starring Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow on October 24, and newly revealed supplements will include: - Making-of featurette- Galleries Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA has announced plans to release Bin Bunluerit's Broken Sword Hero starring Buakaw Banchamek on October 31. Supplements will include a Trailer. In addition, the label is prepping Jung Byung-gil's The Villainess starring Kim Ok-vin, Shin Ha-kyun, Bang Sung-jun, and Kim Seo-hyung for Blu-ray on November 21. Supplements will include: - Making The Villainess - Featurette- Original Trailers Likewise, Well Go USA is also bringing Wong Jin's Chasing the Dragon starring Donnie Yen, Andy Lau, Philip Keung, Philip Ng, Terence Yin, Ines Laimins, and Kenneth Tsang to Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Olive Films is set to release a new Olive Signature edition of Ralph Nelson's Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron on November 7. The disc will feature: - New Restoration from 4K Scan of Original Camera Negative- Audio commentary by film historian David Del Valle- “Unfinished Business: Cary Grant’s Search for Fatherhood and His Oscar” – with Marc Eliot, author of Cary Grant: A Biography- “My Father” – internet pioneer Ted Nelson discusses director Ralph Nelson- Universal Newsreel footage featuring Leslie Caron- Essay by Village Voice critic Bilge Ebiri Likewise, the label will also release a new Olive Signature edition of Blake Edwards' Operation Petticoat starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis on November 7. The disc will feature: - New High-Definition digital restoration- Audio commentary by critic Adrian Martin- “That’s What Everybody Says About Me” – with Jennifer Edwards and actress Lesley Ann Warren- “The Brave Crew of the Petticoat” – with actors Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross- “The Captain and His Double: Cary Grant’s Struggle of the Self” – with Marc Eliot, author of Cary Grant: A Biography- Universal Newsreel footage of Cary Grant and the opening of Operation Petticoat at the Radio City Music Hall- Archival footage of the submarine USS Balao, which doubled as the USS Sea Tiger in Operation Petticoat- Essay by critic Chris Fujiwara Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is bringing Destin Cretton's The Glass Castle starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, and Max Greenfield to Blu-ray on November 7. Supplements will include: - 9 Deleted Scenes- The Glass Castle: Memoir to Movie- A Conversation with Jeannette Walls- Making of "Summer Storm" by Joel P West- Scoring The Glass Castle In addition, the studio will release Taylor Sheridan's Wind River starring Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, and Jon Bernthal on November 14. Supplements will include: - Behind the Scenes Video Gallery- Deleted Scene Likewise, Lionsgate is also prepping David Bruckner's Amityville: The Awakening starring Bella Thorne, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Cameron Monaghan for Blu-ray on November 14. Supplements will include: - "The Making of Amityville: The Awakening" Featurette Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal is preparing George Nolfi's Birth of the Dragon starring Billy Magnussen, Terry Chen, and Teresa Navarro for Blu-ray on November 21. Supplements will include: - Birth of the Dragon: Behind the Scenes Featurette Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Shout Factory is set to release a Collector's Edition of Rob Reiner's Misery starring James Caan and Kathy Bates on November 28. The disc will feature a new 4K restoration from the original film elements and newly revealed supplements will include: - NEW Interview with Director Rob Reiner- NEW Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artist Greg Nicotero- Audio Commentary With Rob Reiner- Audio Commentary With Screenwriter William Goldman- 6 Featurettes- Trailers In addition, the label will release David Lowell Rich's Eye of the Cat starring Michael Sarrazin, Gayle Hunnicutt, and Eleanor Parker on January 16. No other details have been announced at this time. Likewise, Greydon Clark's Dance Macabre starring Robert Englund and Michelle Zeitlin is set to arrive on January 23. Supplements have not been revealed yet. Meanwhile, Albert Pyun's Cyborg starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Deborah Richter, and Vincent Klyn will be available on January 30. Full details have not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a new remaster and new bonus material. Finally, Shout Factory is hoping to bring a Collector's Edition version of James Cameron's Piranha II: The Spawning starring Lance Henriksen, Ted Richert, and Tricia O'Neil to Blu-ray in 2018, but the release has now been put on hold until further notice. The movie was originally set for a January 30 release, but some unexpected issues have caused a delay. The disc is expected to feature a new remaster and the fully uncut version of the film, along with new bonus material. Order the Blu-ray MVD Rewind Collection is prepping Lech Kowalski's D.O.A.: A Right of Passage for Blu-ray on December 8. Supplements will include: - ''Dead On Arrival: The Punk Documentary That Almost Never Was'' - A feature length documentary about the making of D.O.A. A Rite of Passage produced by award-winning filmmaker (and former MTV Senior Producer) Richard Schenkman and featuring exclusive new interviews with PUNK magazine founder and Ramones cover-artist John Holmstrom, renowned music journalist Chris Salewicz, legendary photographer Roberta Bayley, Sex Pistols' historian Mick O'Shea, former Rich Kid guitarist and Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure, and original D.O.A. crew members David King, Mary Killen, Rufus Standefer, plus never-before-seen interview footage of Pistols founder, Malcolm McLaren (in HD)- 12 page booklet with liner notes written by John Holmstrom, founding editor of PUNK Magazine- Reversible artwork- Photo Gallery- Collectible 2-Sided Poster- Original Theatrical Trailer (3:48, SD) 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 Tue Oct 3, 2017 at 08:15 PM PDT by: -
Dario Argento's 'Suspiria' Heads to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray[teaser]A restored Blu-ray is coming to the US and a crowd-funded 4K disc is planned for the UK.[/teaser] Synapse Films is prepping a Limited Collector's SteelBook Blu-ray of Dario Argento's Suspiria for the US with a tentative ship date of mid-late November. Meanwhile, British label CultFilms is set to launch a crowd-funding campaign for a Limited Edition SteelBook Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 30. The US Synapse Films Blu-ray disc will use 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 Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli. In addition, the release will be limited to 6,000 units and will feature exclusive SteelBook packaging and collector's o-card sleeve with artwork from Malleus, Van Orton Design, Juan José Saldarriaga & Chris MacGibbon. A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray version has not been announced at this time. Here's a full rundown of specs and preliminary supplements: - Three disc (Two Blu-rays + One CD)- Original 4.0 1977 English language LCRS sound mix not heard since the theatrical release in 1977, presented in high-resolution DTS-HD MA 96 Khz/24-bit audio- Italian 5.1 surround sound mix- Two audio commentaries by authors and Argento scholars, Derek Botelho, David Del Valle & 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- Special Collector Edition Booklet containing an American Cinematographer interview with Luciano Tovoli, liner notes by Derek Botelho and restoration notes by Vincent Pereira & Don May, Jr. Cover artwork by Matthew Therrien Illustration- “International Classics” English “Breathing Letters” opening credit sequence from U.S. release version- Alternate All-English opening and closing credits sequences, playable via seamless branching- Newly translated, removable English SDH subtitles for the English language version- Newly translated, removable English subtitles for the Italian language version- Exclusive CD remaster of Goblin’s SUSPIRIA motion picture soundtrack, containing additional tracks not included on the original 1977 soundtrack release To pre-order the Suspiria Blu-ray from Synapse Films, click here. Meanwhile, CultFilms has announced plans to release its own Suspiria Blu-ray in the UK on November 14. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by critics Kim Newman and Alan Jones- An interview with Dario Argento and Claudio Simonetti- New Extra: The 4K Restoration Process- New Extra: Dario Argento Presents his Suspiria- New Extra: Dario Argento Introduction In addition, the British label will launch a crowd-funding campaign on October 30 to produce a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray dual-format SteelBook for the UK. The CultFilms disc will apparently feature a different 4K restoration conducted by TLE Films in Germany with the movie's crucially distinct color palette reinstated in accordance with Argento's original Technicolor Dye Transfer specification, using period film materials as reference. Likewise, the restorers also reinserted all missing frames which had degraded badly or were simply lost over the years. Specially-commissioned extras exclusive to this 4K SteelBook release and available nowhere else in the world will also be included. You can find the latest specs for Suspiria linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Sources: Synapse Films, CultFilmsPosted Tue Oct 3, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Steven Soderbergh's 'Logan Lucky' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray<p>[teaser]The action-comedy starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, and Hilary Swank will be speeding towards home video this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Logan Lucky' for a Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray release on November 28. Hoping to reverse a 'curse' that's hung over his family for generations, Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) hatches a plan to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during The Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR'S biggest race of the year. He convinces his bartender brother Clyde (Adam Driver) and hairdresser sister Mellie (Riley Keough) to help him pull everything off--but first they have to break the bomb-maker Joe Bang (Daniel Craig) out of jail in broad daylight. Academy Award® winner Hillary Swank plays a no-nonsense FBI agent determined to bring the Logans to justice and keep them from racing away with the loot in this high speed caper from Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh. Each release will feature a lossless 5.1 soundtrack and supplements include deleted scenes. You can find the latest specs for Logan Lucky linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under November 28. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 2, 2017 at 09:36 AM PDT by: -
Roku Unveils New Streaming Player Lineup with Prices Starting at $30[teaser]The company's updated product line has been detailed.[/teaser] Roku has announced its latest collection of streaming media devices. The lineup includes upgraded 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. Likewise, the company has also announced the arrival of its new Roku OS 8. "Our new streaming player line up provides performance, price and features to meet our users needs so they can sit back, relax and enjoy their TV viewing experience even more," said Chas Smith, general manager of Roku TVs and players. "Consumers will love our new sleek Roku Streaming Stick+ with an innovative advanced wireless receiver that gives up to four times the wireless range and a remote that controls TV volume and power. It makes 4K and HDR streaming simple." The second-generation Roku Express ($30) and Roku Express+ ($40, Walmart Exclusive) offer five times better performance over previous editions, giving customers a strong entry-level HD experience. And in addition to an HDMI connection, the Express+ model also includes a composite A/V port for older displays. Meanwhile, the Roku Streaming Stick ($50) features a compact design with a quad-core processor, 802.11 AC dual-band MIMO wireless, and support for HD streaming. Likewise, the new version now comes with a voice remote. In addition, Roku is also introducing the new Roku Streaming Stick+ ($70) with an advanced wireless range, along with HD, 4K, and up to 60 FPS 4K HDR playback. Finally, the company is reducing the suggested retail price of its flagship Roku Ultra model to $100. The Roku Ultra features HD, 4K, and 4K HDR playback with up to 60 fps. The device also includes advanced wireless performance, an ethernet port for wired connectivity, a micro SD slot, and a voice remote. Pre-orders for Roku's new streaming player lineup are set to launch today for an October 8 release. And beyond its new hardware, the company has also announced the launch of Roku OS 8. The updated operating system offers a New Smart Guide for Roku TVs that blends OTA TV with streaming content; enhanced voice control features; single sign-on for TV everywhere channels; an updated 4K Spotlight Channel and more. Click here for a full rundown of Roku OS 8 features. "At Roku, we love TV and we're focused on making it better for everyone," said Ilya Asnis, senior vice president of Roku OS at Roku. "Roku OS 8 delivers on our key pillars of ease, content and value. These new features make the entertainment experience more enjoyable for our customers, while solving some of the biggest pain points when watching TV today." Roku OS 8 will start rolling out to Roku players early this month. Likewise, the update will hit Roku TV models in November, and will expand to all compatible Roku devices by the end of the year. Sources: Roku, Roku 2Posted Mon Oct 2, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: New Pioneer Stereo Receiver, 8th Gen Intel Core Processors, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including a new Pioneer receiver, Intel's latest CPUs, and expanded Alexa and Google Assistant voice support.[/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 release of Pioneer's latest stereo receiver, the unveiling of Intel's new 8th Gen Core processors, the expansion of Alexa voice control to more Fire TV apps, and the launch of Google Assistant for Android TV. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Pioneer Releases SX-10AE Stereo Receiver Pioneer has announced the launch of its latest receiver model. The new SX-10AE is now available for a suggested retail price of $249. The stereo receiver features a Direct Energy Design and is rated for 100W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 2ch Driven). In addition, the unit offers four analog audio inputs (CD, Network, Line 1, Line 2), along with Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity for wireless playback with support for A2DP and AVRCP profiles, and SBC and AAC codecs. Likewise, the device includes an AM/FM tuner with 40 pre-sets. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per Pioneer: ›› Application Type: Direct Energy ›› Analog Discrete 2ch Amplifier ›› 45 W/ch (8 ohms, 20-20 kHz, THD 0.1 %, 2ch Driven, FTC) ›› 100 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 2ch Driven) ›› Screw Type Speaker Terminals Compatible with Thick Cables ›› Direct Mode for Pure Sound Output as Originally Intended ›› THD: 0.08 % ›› S/N Ratio: LINE In, SP Out 100 dB ›› Tone Controls: Bass (100 Hz)/Treble (10 kHz): ±10 dB ›› Frequency Response: DIRECT 10 Hz-100 kHz, +1 dB/-3 dB ›› Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Ver. 4.2, Profile: A2DP/AVRCP, Codec: SBC/AAC) ›› AM/FM Tuner with 40 Station Presets ›› Preset Station Naming (Up to 10 Characters) ›› Speaker A/B Selector ›› FL Display ›› Sleep Timer ›› Auto Standby Source: Pioneer Intel Reveals 8th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processors Intel has detailed its latest lineup of Core Desktop CPUs. The new 8th Gen Intel Core Processor collection ranges from Intel Core i3 to Intel Core i7 models, offering improved gaming and multimedia performance. "We are laser-focused on giving the enthusiast community the ultimate desktop experience, from chart-topping performance to a platform that can flex with their needs," said Anand Srivatsa, general manager of the Desktop Platform Group at Intel. "Our 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors deliver tremendous improvements across the board and – for gamers, in particular– offer an unbeatable experience." The lineup includes the first-ever 6-core Intel Core i5 desktop processor and first-ever 4-core Intel Core i3 desktop processor, along with the flagship Intel Core i7-8700K which is Intel’s best gaming desktop processor ever. And in addition to improved performance for games, the 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs also offer support for advanced 4K Ultra HD playback. Here's a rundown of key 4K Ultra HD features per Intel: • HEVC 10-bit encode/decode, VP9 10-bit decode: – Delivering smooth streaming of premium 4K UHD entertainment to your PC from leading online providers. – Providing full-size, screen-immersive viewing experiences with 4K video and 360-degree viewing. – Enabling incredible 4K video creation and sharing with ease. • High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut): – For life-like luminesces to provide enhanced image and video viewing experiences. Intel's new lineup of 8th Gen Core Desktop CPUs will be available starting October 5. Sources: Intel via Business Wire, Intel Amazon Set to Expand Fire TV App Support for Alexa Voice Control Amazon has announced plans to add Alexa Voice control to more video apps through the Fire TV. Apps set to receive voice support include: Hulu, SHOWTIME, Sony's PlayStation Vue, CBS All Access, NBC, Bravo, CNBC, and NBC News. While no firms launch date has been announced for the expanded Alexa support, Hulu has announced a fall release window for the update, which will make the streaming service one of the first 3rd-party entertainment platforms to support Alexa. With Alexa voice support for Hulu via the Fire TV, customers will be able to use their Alexa voice remotes to find, launch, and control content on Hulu app. Likewise, users will also be able to pair their Fire TV to an Echo device to enable hands-free, far-field voice control for several actions, including pause, rewind, fast-forward. Amazon's newest Fire TV is now available for pre-order for $70. Units are expected to start shipping on October 25. The updated model features a new compact design and support for support for up to 60fps 4K Ultra HD playback with HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. Source: Hulu via Engadget, Amazon Google Assistant Arrives on Android TV Google has announced the launch of its Google Assistant feature for Android TV. The update is now available for the NVIDIA Shield TV and is set to expand to Sony Bravia TVs in the coming months. With Google Assistant for NVIDIA Shield TV, users can now access content, control playback, check news, order products, control smart home devices, and more all through voice commands with the Shield TV remote. Supported video apps include YouTube, Netflix, and HBO Now, and supported music services include apps like YouTube Music, Google Play Music, Spotify, and Pandora. The 16GB NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Only Edition is now available for pre-order for $179 with an expected ship date of October 18. Meanwhile, the 16GB Shield TV with remote and gaming controller is available for $200, and the 500GB Shield TV Pro model is available for $300. Source: GooglePosted Sun Oct 1, 2017 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: Stephen King's '1922,' 'Red Oaks,' 'Voltron,' and More[teaser]New trailers, casting additions, and catalog title acquisitions are among the latest streaming updates.[/teaser] Netflix and Amazon have released new trailers and other info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), Voltron: Season 4, 1922, The Killer, BoJack Horseman, and Red Oaks: Season 3. Likewise, Hulu has announced the addition of Sean Penn to the cast of its upcoming series, The First, along with the acquisition of several catalog titles to its streaming library, including 30 Rock, Will & Grace, Boy Meets World, Home Improvement, Dinosaurs, and more Check out a full rundown of the latest streaming news and trailers below: The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (Netflix, October 13) - From writer/director Noah Baumbach, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) is the emotional, and comic intergenerational tale of adult siblings (Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Marvel) contending with the long shadow their strong-willed father (Dustin Hoffman) has cast over their lives. With an original screenplay by Baumbach, the film also stars Emma Thompson, Grace Van Patten, Adam Driver, Candice Bergen, Judd Hirsch, and Rebecca Miller. The film was produced by Scott Rudin, Baumbach, Lila Yacoub, and Eli Bush. Voltron: Season 4 (Netflix, October 13) - Five unsuspecting teenagers are transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war and become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as Voltron: Legendary Defender. In season four, with Shiro back at the Castleship, Keith makes a choice that causes a rift between him and Team Voltron. As Allura and team focus on building the Voltron Coalition, Prince Lotor’s plans start to take shape. 1922 (Netflix, October 20) - Based on Stephen King's 131-page story telling of a man's confession of his wife's murder. The tale is told from the perspective of Wilfred James, the story's unreliable narrator who admits to killing his wife, Arlette, with his son in Nebraska. But after he buries her body, he finds himself terrorized by rats and, as his life begins to unravel, becomes convinced his wife is haunting him. Starrs Thomas Jane, Molly Parker, Dylan Schmid, Kaitlyn Bernard, Brian d’Arcy James and Neal McDonough. Written and Directed by Zak Hilditch The Killer (Netflix, November 10) - In a lawless land, Shaggy (Diogo Morgado), investigates the whereabouts of the bandit, Seven Ears (Deto Montegro). His search leads him back to civilization and ensures that in death, he finally learns how to live. His journey will bring him to discover that his violent past is a legacy that refuses to die alongside him. Directed by Marcelo Galvão (Colegas, A Despedida), The Killer is the first Netflix original film produced in Brazil. Netflix has also announced a fifth season renewal for BoJack Horseman. The show stars Will Arnett as the voice of BoJack, the failed legendary ‘90s sitcom star from the favorite family sitcom Horsin’ Around, who has been trying to find his way through a muddle of self-loathing, whisky and failed relationships. Now, in the presence of his human sidekick Todd (Aaron Paul) and his feline agent and ex-paramour Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris), BoJack is primed for his comeback. Red Oaks: Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video, October 20) - A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins. In season three, Summer '87 finds David in the Big Apple, working at a video production company, and striking out with the ladies of New York. Luckily he's got roommate Wheeler to help cheer him up. But Wheeler's got his own problems, with the appearance on the scene of a handsome rival for Misty's affections. Meanwhile Nash brings an incarcerated Getty news of a threat to the future of their beloved Red Oaks. Meanwhile, Hulu has announced the addition of Sean Penn to the cast of The First. The upcoming original series is a co-production between Hulu and Channel 4, and comes from creator and executive producer by Beau Willimon (House of Cards, Ides of March). Set in the near future, The First will follow the first human mission to Mars exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth. "I have such deep admiration for Sean’s immense talent and extraordinary body of work," said Willimon. "I feel very lucky to be collaborating with an artist of his caliber." The First is set to start streaming through Hulu in 2018. In addition, Hulu has also announced a new deal with NBCUniversal Television. As part of the agreement, Hulu is now the exclusive SVOD home to all episodes of 30 Rock and the first eight seasons of Will & Grace. Likewise, the deal also includes streaming rights for Parenthood (all episodes start streaming early 2018), Made in Chelsea (complete series later this year), and SYFY's Face Off (first 10 seasons in early 2018), along with Paul Reiser's new series, There's Johnny. Finally, Hulu and Disney-ABC Television Group have signed a new agreement as well, making Hulu the exclusive US subscription video-on-demand source for all episodes of Boy Meets World, Home Improvement, and Dinosaurs. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 per month for HD streaming and $12 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), Amazon (YouTube), HuluPosted Sat Sep 30, 2017 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Pioneer and Onkyo Prep Dolby Vision Firmware Update for Select 2016 A/V Receivers[teaser]Several 2016 A/V components will receive Dolby Vision support before the end of the year.[/teaser] Pioneer and Onkyo have announced plans to release a Dolby Vision HDR firmware update for select 2016 A/V models. The update is set to be available by the end of December. Dolby Vision 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 Dolby Vision material. In order to passthrough Dolby Vision video content from connected Ultra HD Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and streaming devices, 2016 Pioneer and Onkyo components will need to download the upcoming firmware update. Here's a rundown of 2016 Pioneer and Onkyo A/V models set to receive the Dolby Vision firmware update: Onkyo A/V Receivers & Pre-Amp - TX-NR555 - TX-NR656 - TX-NR757 - TX-RZ610 - TX-RZ710 - TX-RZ810 - TX-RZ1100 - TX-RZ3100 - PR-RZ5100 Pioneer Elite A/V Receivers - VSX-LX101 - VSX-LX301 - SC-LX501 - SC-LX701 - SC-LX801 - SC-LX901 Pioneer A/V Receivers - VSX-831 - VSX-1131 Meanwhile, current Pioneer and Onkyo A/V devices already equipped with Dolby Vision support include: Onkyo - TX-NR676 - TX-NR575 - TX-RZ920 - TX-RZ820 - TX-RZ720 - TX-RZ620 - TX-NR777 Pioneer - Elite SC-LX502 - Elite VSX-LX302 - Elite VSX-LX102 - VSX-932 - VSX-832 In addition to Pioneer and Onkyo, Integra also recently announced plans to release a Dolby Vision firmware update for select A/V devices before the end of the year. Sources: Onkyo, PioneerPosted Fri Sep 29, 2017 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
BenQ Releases LK970 4K Laser Projector[teaser]A new Ultra HD projector has been detailed.[/teaser] BenQ has announced its newest projector model. The upcoming LK970 4K Laser Projector is geared toward use for large-venue applications, home cinemas, and living rooms. "With our LK970, we've combined 4K with our powerful BlueCore laser engine to raise the bar on brightness performance and installation flexibility," said Johnny Huang, projector product manager at BenQ America Corp. "The result is an incredibly clear, bright and vibrant picture for a variety of environments. The picture quality is so impressive, even in ambient light, that not only can it be used as an incredible home theater centerpiece but also in challenging pro AV scenarios, including commercial simulations, digital imaging, mapping and immersive gallery displays." The projector uses BenQ's BlueCore Laser technology along with Texas Instruments' latest DLP 4K UHD DMD chip with 2716 x 1528 (4.15 million) micromirrors and a dual color wheel. While the device does not technically offer traditional 4K projection, the unit does support 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution through XPR fast-switching technology, enabling the projector to double its resolution to 8.3 million distinct pixels for each frame. In addition, the LK970 is rated for 5,000 ANSI-lumens of brightness, making it ideal for environments with high amounts of ambient light. With that said, the press release makes no mention of HDR (high dynamic range) support. Here's a full rundown of key features per BenQ: - Advanced 4K BlueCore Laser Technology- High Brightness of 5000 ANSI Lumens- Finely-Craft 4K Optical Lens- 360° and Portrait Projection- H/V Lens Shift and 1.5 Big Zoom The BenQ LK970 4K Laser Projector is now shipping for an MSRP of $12,999. Source: BenQPosted Fri Sep 29, 2017 at 11:40 AM PDT by: -
'Annabelle: Creation' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The horror prequel arrives on Blu-ray just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Annabelle: Creation' for Blu-ray on October 24. In Annabelle: Creation, several years after the tragic death of their young daughter, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shut-down orphanage into their home. They soon become the target of the doll maker's possessed creation, Annabelle. The Blu-ray will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements include The Horror Continues; Horror Shorts: Attic Panic and Coffer; Director's Commentary; Directing Annabelle; Deleted Scenes Featurette. You can find the latest specs for Annabelle: Creation linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 29, 2017 at 06:55 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Kino Titles & December Arrow Video Releases[teaser]Billy Wilder's The Apartment, a collection of silent films from director Fritz Lang, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Arrow Video and Kino. First up, Kino has also announced plans to being Fritz Lang: The Silent Films to Blu-ray on November 21. The twelve-disc collection will include Metropolis (1927), Die Nibelungen (1924), Spies (1928), Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Destiny (1921), The Spiders (1919), Woman in the Moon (1929), Four Around the Woman (1921), Harakiri (1919), The Wandering Shadow (1920), and The Plague of Florence (1919). In addition, separate releases for Henry Hathaway's Legend of the Lost, Paul Wendkos' Special Delivery, Enzo G. Castellari and Luigi Cozzi's Sinbad of the Seven Seas, Burt Lancaster's The Kentuckian, Jim Kouf's Miracles, and The Master The Complete Series are all in the works as well. Supplements and exact release dates have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray And beyond Kino, Arrow has announced its upcoming collection of December releases. The lineup will include: A Collector's Edition of Billy Wilder's The Apartment starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine is set to hit Blu-ray via the Arrow Academy label on December 5. The limited deluxe edition package will feature a brand new 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative and supplements will include: - Audio commentary with film producer and historian Bruce Block- New appreciation of the film and select scene commentary by film historian Philip Kemp- The Flawed Couple, a new video essay by filmmaker David Cairns on the collaborations between Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon- Billy Wilder ABC, an overview by David Cairns on the life and career of the filmmaker, covering his films, collaborators and more- New interview with actress Hope Holiday- Inside the Apartment, a half-hour "making-of" featurette from 2007 including interviews with Shirley MacLaine, executive producer Walter Mirisch, and others- Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon, an archive profile of the actor from 2007- Original screenplay by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond (BD-ROM content)- Theatrical trailer- Special collector's packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ignatius Fitzpatrick- Collector's 150-page hardcover book featuring new writing by Neil Sinyard, Kat Ellinger, Travis Crawford and Heather Hyche, generously illustrated with rare stills and behind-the-scenes imagery Robert Allen Schnitzer's The Premonition starring Sharon Farrell, Edward Bell, and Danielle Brisebois will also be available on December 5. The disc will feature a 2K restoration from original film elements and supplements will include: - Introduction to the film by Nightmare USA author Stephen Thrower- Isolated Score- Audio commentary with producer-director Robert Allen Schnitzer- Pictures from a Premonition – brand new making-of documentary featuring interviews with Schnitzer, composer Henry Mollicone and cinematographer Victor Milt- Archive interviews with Schnitzer and star Richard Lynch- Trailers and TV Spots- Three Robert Allen Schnitzer short films: Vernal Equinox, Terminal Point and A Rumbling in the Land- 4 "Peace Spots"- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil In addition, Christopher Speeth's Malatesta's Carnival of Blood is coming to Blu-ray on December 5. The disc will feature a 2K restoration from original vault materials and supplements will include: - Introduction to the film by Nightmare USA author Stephen Thrower- Audio Commentary by film historian Richard Harland Smith- The Secrets of Malatesta – an interview with director Christopher Speeth- Crimson Speak – an interview with writer Werner Liepolt- Malatesta's Underground – art directors Richard Stange and Alan Johnson discuss the weird, mysterious world of Malatesta's underground- Outtakes- Draft script (DVD-ROM content)- Stills Gallery- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Likewise, Matt Cimber's The Witch Who Came from the Sea will be released on December 5 as well. The disc will feature a 2K restoration from original vault materials and supplements will include - Introduction to the film by Nightmare USA author Stephen Thrower- Audio commentary with producer-director Matt Cimber, actress Millie Perkins and director of photography Dean Cundey- Tides and Nightmares – brand new making-of documentary featuring interviews with Cimber, Perkins, Cundey and actor John Goff- A Maiden's Voyage – archive featurette comprising interviews with Cimber, Perkins and Cundey- Lost at Sea – director Cimber reflects on his notorious cult classic- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Meanwhile, Steve Miner's House starring George Wendt, Richard Moll, and William Katt will hit Blu-ray on December 12. The disc will feature a new 2K restoration from original film elements and supplements will include: - Audio commentary with director Steve Miner, producer Sean S. Cunningham, actor William Katt and screenwriter Ethan Wiley- Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of House – brand new documentary featuring interviews with director Steve Miner, producer Sean S. Cunningham, screenwriter Ethan Wiley, story creator Fred Dekker, stars William Katt, Kay Lenz and George Wendt, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Barney Burman, Brian Wade, - James Belohovek, Shannon Shea, Kirk Thatcher and Bill Sturgeon, special paintings artists Richard Hescox and William Stout and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder- Vintage Making-of- Still Gallery- Theatrical Trailers, Teaser and TV Spots- First Draft Screenplay and Fred Dekker's original 15-page Twilight Zone-inspired story which served as the basis for House (BD-ROM Content)- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn Finally, Ethan Wiley's House II: The Second Story starring Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, and Bill Maher will arrive on December 12 as well. The disc will feature a new 2K restoration from original film elements and supplements will include: - Audio commentary with writer-director Ethan Wiley and producer Sean S. Cunningham- It's Getting Weirder! The Making of House II: The Second Story – brand new documentary featuring interviews with writer-director Ethan Wiley, producer Sean S. Cunningham, stars - Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Lar Park Lincoln and Devin DeVasquez, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Chris Walas, Mike Smithson, visual effects supervisor Hoyt Yeatman and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder- Vintage EPK- Still Gallery- Theatrical Trailer and TV Spot- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 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 Thu Sep 28, 2017 at 09:45 PM PDT by:
