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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'It Comes at Night,' 'American Horror Story,' 'Doctor Who,' and More[teaser]Monsters, Time Lords, and more are coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Starz/Anchor Bay, Severin, Lionsgate, Discotek Media, Sony, 20th Century Fox, PBS, FUNimation, Redemption, Acorn Media, Raro, Film Movement, Warner Archive, Universal, BBC, Image Entertainment, and Cohen Media Group. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Severin is prepping Richard Stanley's The Otherworld starring Richard Stanley and Scarlett Amaris for Blu-ray on August 29. Supplements will include: - The Making Of The Otherworld Featurette- Limited 2500 Bonus DVD Includes VOICE OF THE MOON, THE WHITE DARKNESS & THE SECRET GLORY with new Richard Stanley Intros & Commentary- Deleted Scenes- Trailer Order the Blu-ray Discotek Media is bringing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Complete English Language TV Series Collection to Blu-ray on August 29. With that said, while the package will include all 52 episodes of the series dubbed in English, the show will be presented in standard definition only. No other details have been announced. Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is releasing Sean Penn's The Last Face starring Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Jared Harris, and Jean Reno on September 5. Supplements will include a Featurette. In addition, Trey Edward Shults' It Comes at Night starring Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Carmen Ejogo, and Christopher Abbott will hit Blu-ray on September 12. Supplements will include "Human Nature: Creating It Comes at Night" - Featurette. Lionsgate is also set to bring Taken: Season 1 starring Clive Standen, Gaius Charles, and Brooklyn Sudano to Blu-ray on September 26. Supplements have not been announced yet. Likewise, the studio is prepping Johannes Roberts' 47 Meters Down starring Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, and Matthew Modine for Blu-ray on September 26 as well. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Film Movement will release Takeshi Kitano's Hana-Bi starring Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Ôsugi, Susumu Terajima, and Tetsu Watanabe on September 19. The Blu-ray will feature a brand new remaster and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by David Fear, film writer for Rolling Stone magazine- Making-of featurette- Illustrated collector's booklet featuring essay by film writer Jasper Sharp, cast and crew credits, and production stills Order the Blu-ray Redemption has announced plans to bring Jess Franco's Killer Barbys starring Santiago Segura, Aldo Sambrell, Silvia Superstar, Billy King, and Enrique López Lavigne to Blu-ray on September 26. The disc will feature a new restoration from a 4K scan of the original film elements and an Audio Commentary by film historian Troy Howarth. Order the Blu-ray 20th Century Fox is preparing American Horror Story: Roanoke starring Sarah Paulson, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kathy Bates for Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - The Paley Center for Media: Q&A with Cast and Creative Team from PaleyFest 2017- Promos Collection Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to bring Jay Baruchel's Goon: Last of the Enforcers starring Seann William Scott, Elisha Cuthbert, and Liev Schreiber to Blu-ray on October 3. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Cohen Media Group has announced plans to release Jonathan Teplitzky's Churchill starring Brian Cox, Miranda Richardson, and John Slattery on October 3. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray FUNimation is prepping Drifters: The Complete Series for Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - Inside the Episodes- Episode 1 Audio Commentary- Episode 10 Audio Commentary- Promotional Videos- Textless Opening & Closing Songs- Trailers Order the Blu-ray PBS will release Dearbhla Walsh and Dan Zeff's The Collection (Original UK Version) starring Richard Coyle, Mamie Gummer, and Tom Riley on October 17. No other info has been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is set to release Midsomer Murders: Series 19, Part 2 starring Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Anthony Calf, Sally Phillips, and Caroline Blakiston on October 24. No other details have been revealed at this time. In addition, the label is also prepping The Fall: Series 3 starring Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, and John Lynch for Blu-ray on November 21. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Image Entertainment will bring Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott's Bushwick starring Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow to Blu-ray on October 24. Supplements have not been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray The BBC is set to release Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time Special starring Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Mark Gatiss, and David Bradley on February 20. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Universal is preparing Dennis Dugan's Problem Child starring John Ritter, Jack Warden, Amy Yasbeck, and Gilbert Gottfried for Blu-ray on August 8. No other info has been revealed. Likewise, the studio will also release Sam Raimi's For Love of the Game starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, and John C. Reilly on August 8 as well. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Starz/Anchor Bay is set to release two retailer exclusives for The Walking Dead: The Complete Seventh Season starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohen, Danai Gurira, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Versions will include a Best Buy Exclusive with a Lenticular Cover and Walking Dead bag, and a Target Exclusive SteelBook. No other details have been announced at this time. Warner Archive is prepping Jack Sholder's The Hidden starring Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, and Clu Gulager for Blu-ray later this year. Supplements have not been revealed yet. Finally, Raro Video is bringing Gillo Pontecorvo's Kapò starring Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, and Emmanuelle Riva to Blu-ray later this year. No other details have been announced at this time. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Jul 27, 2017 at 08:00 PM PDT by: -
New Line Reveals New Trailer for Stephen King's 'It'[teaser]"You'll float too!"[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have released the first full trailer for It. The film is set for a theatrical release on September 8. 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. Check out the official trailer below! The movie stars Bill Skarsgård (Allegiant, TV’s Hemlock Grove) as the story’s main villain, Pennywise, along with an ensemble of young performers including Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Jeremy Ray Taylor (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip), Sophia Lillis (37), Finn Wolfhard (TV’s Stranger Things), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (upcoming Cops and Robbers), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween) and Nicholas Hamilton (Captain Fantastic).The adaptation comes from a script written by Chase Palmer & Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman. Meanwhile, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg and Barbara Muschietti all serve as producers, with Marty P. Ewing, Doug Davison and Jon Silk all on board as executive producers.Additional crew members include director of photography Chung-Hoon Chung (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), production designer Claude Paré (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), editor Jason Ballantine (The Great Gatsby), and costume designer Janie Bryant (TV’s Mad Men). Source: Warner Bros. (YouTube)Posted Thu Jul 27, 2017 at 10:25 AM PDT by: -
Emotiva Set to Demo RMC-1 AV Processor with 7.4.4 Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support at CEDIA[teaser]The new AV processor offers advanced immersive audio support.[/teaser] Emotiva has announced plans to demo its upcoming RMC-1 AV Processor at CEDIA 2017. The show will be held in San Diego from September 5-9. "The RMC-1 is, quite simply, the ultimate expression of our design expertise," said Dan Laufman, President and Founder, Emotiva Audio Corp. "From the outset, this project was a mission to build the best AV processor in our company’s history. Of course, we're talking about Emotiva, so the price is drastically lower than what you would expect for such an extraordinary product." The RMC-1 is a 16 channel AV Processor with an all-analog preamplifier section and precision 32-bit AD/DA conversion. Likewise, the unit includes an advanced 4K UHD video management system with eight HDMI inputs and dual HDMI outputs supporting 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 for 4K UHD HDR10 sources and equipment. In addition, the device is capable of supporting 7.3.6 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X immersive audio systems with a decoded audio signal for each channel that is processed by a separate high performance AKM Verita 32-bit DAC. At CEDIA, the company plans to demonstrate the processor as part of a 7.4.4 speaker setup. Other features also include the Dirac Live 13.3 automatic room correction system, native audio decoding of single- and double-rate DSD digital audio signals through HDMI or USB sources, a Reference Stereo mode for 2 channel playback, 11-band parametric equalization on every channel, a 64 x 256 front panel OLED display, and support for Auro 3D via an optional license. The RMC-1 is set to carry an MSRP of $4,999. Sources: AVS Forum, TWICE, Emotiva via Sohmer AssociatesPosted Wed Jul 26, 2017 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
'Baywatch' Announced for Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action-comedy will hit both formats this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Baywatch' on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 29. When a dangerous crime wave hits the beach, legendary Lt. Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson, The Fate of the Furious) leads his elite squad of badass lifeguards on a mission to prove you don't have to wear a badge to save the bay. Joined by a trio of hot-shot recruits including former Olympian Matt Brody (Zac Efron, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), they'll ditch the surf and go deep undercover to take down a ruthless businesswoman (Priyanka Chopra, TV's "Quantico"), whose devious plans threaten the future of the bay. Each release will feature both the Theatrical & Extended Cuts of the film, Dolby Atmos soundtracks, and supplements include: Meet the Lifeguards; Continuing the Legacy; Stunts & Training; and Deleted & Extended Scenes You can find the latest specs for Baywatch linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 29. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 26, 2017 at 12:43 PM PDT by: -
'E.T.' & 'Close Encounters' Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UPDATED)[teaser]Two Steven Spielberg classics are heading to the 4K format this September. [/teaser] Universal Studios is working on E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 12. In 1982, acclaimed director Steven Spielberg created iconic movie magic with his classic film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the unforgettable and emotional adventure of an adorable alien lost on Earth and the lonely boy who befriends him. Winner of four Academy Awards®, including Best Music, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial has become a cinematic touchstone for generations of moviegoers and one of the most beloved films of all time. Now, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the film’s original theatrical release with a special gift set, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Limited Edition on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital available on September 12, 2017. This special gift set features premium packaging, includes a re-mastered CD soundtrack of the original Grammy Award®-winning album, is packed with over three hours of bonus features and includes a collector’s booklet with behind-the-scenes stories and rare images from the archives. This 35th Anniversary Limited Edition retains all the excitement, drama and warm-hearted humor that made it an instant worldwide classic. Fans can also relive the adventure and magic of one of the most beloved motion pictures of all-time, with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack along with the new Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD editions that showcase new artwork of the beloved cast on September 12, 2017. All releases include a code to redeem the film on Digital plus over three hours of bonus features such as deleted scenes and revealing interviews that bring back the film’s humor, suspense and wonder, making this a must-own movie for everyone’s library. Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way home. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is “one of the great American films” (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. Special features on this release include: -Marketing E.T. A Look Back - A special insider’s look into the making of E.T. featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film. -The E.T. Reunion - The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film. -The 20th Anniversary Premiere - Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation. Also, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial returns to movie theaters nationwide for a two-day cinema event on Sunday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 20. These special event screenings will feature an exclusive commentary from TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz. Tickets and participating theaters are available at www.FathomEvents.com. Meanwhile, Sony is preparing to bring Close Encounters of the Third Kind to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray well on September 19 following a limited 4K theatrical release on September 1. Richard Dreyfuss stars as cable worker Roy Neary, who along with several other stunned bystanders experience a close encounter of the first kind - witnessing UFOs soaring across the sky. After this life-changing event, the inexplicable vision of a strange, mountain-like formation haunts him. He becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his wife and family. Meanwhile, bizarre occurrences are happening around the world. Government agents have close encounters of the second kind - discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of a lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded military ship that disappeared decades earlier only to suddenly reappear in unusual places. Roy continues to chase his vision to a remote area where he and the agents follow the clues that have drawn them to reach a site where they will have a close encounter of the third kind - contact. Close Encounters of the Third Kind is presented with an all-new 4K restoration, fully restored from the 35mm original camera negative, thereby utilizing in 4K the full resolution, detail and color depth inherent in the film. 4K Blu-ray brings the full power of this restoration into the home, featuring four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR)--which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays. The Blu-ray will also utilize this new restoration at HD resolution. Both 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray versions will feature all three versions of the movie and the original restored 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. Both Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD releases include all three restored versions of the film, including the 1977 theatrical version, the 1980 Special Edition and the 1997 Director's Cut. Special features include: ALL-NEW: "Three Kinds of Close Encounters" FeaturetteNEW interview with Director Steven Spielberg on the legacy of the film, as well as new interviews with directors J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) about the impact of Close Encounters. ALL-NEW: "Steven's Home Movies & Outtakes"Rare never-before-seen home movies & gags from the set of Close Encounters. Close Encounters of the Third Kind Making-of Documentary"Steven Spielberg: 30 Years of Close Encounters" FeaturetteDeleted Scenes1977 Featurette "Watch the Skies"Storyboard to Scene ComparisonsExtensive Photo Gallery"A View From Above"Theatrical Trailers There will also be a 4K Blu-ray Gift Set that lights up and plays the iconic 5-tone theme and also includes a 64-page booklet with rare photos from the film's production. You can find the latest specs for the E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and Close Encounters of the Third Kind 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays over on our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 12 and September 19, respectively.Posted Tue Jul 25, 2017 at 01:25 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Daredevil,' 'A Ghost Story,' and More[teaser]Superheroes, ghosts, Vikings, and more are coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive, Disney, Lionsgate, Sony, and Arrow. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Warner Archive is prepping Richard Rush's Freebie and the Bean starring James Caan and Alan Arkin for Blu-ray on August 8. Supplements will include a Remastered Theatrical Trailer. Likewise, the studio is releasing Arthur Penn's Night Moves starring Gene Hackman, James Woods, and Melanie Griffith on August 15. Supplements will include: - Vintage featurette: Day of the Director- Remastered Original Theatrical Trailer Meanwhile, Carl Reiner's The Man With Two Brains starring Steve Martin and Kathleen Turner will hit Blu-ray on August 29. Supplements will include a Remastered theatrical trailer. In addition, Warner Archive is also set to bring Kinji Fukasaku's The Green Slime and John Landis' Innocent Blood to Blu-ray as well. Release dates and supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Disney/Buena Vista is prepping Once Upon a Time: The Complete Sixth Season starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore, and Robert Carlyle for Blu-ray on August 15. Supplements will include: - The Storybrooke Songbook: Inside the Musical Episode- Deleted Scenes- Audio Commentary- The Fairest Bloopers of Them All Likewise, the studio will release Daredevil: The Complete Second Season starring Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Rosario Dawson on August 22. No other details have been announced at this time. In addition, Disney is also set to bring The Lion King 1½ and The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride to Blu-ray on August 29. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate will release Benny Boom's All Eyez on Me starring Demetrius Shipp Jr., Dominic L. Santana, and Jamal Woolard on September 5. Supplements will include: - "Legends Never Die: The Making of All Eyes on Me" Featurette- Deleted Scenes- "Becoming Tupac" Featurette- "All Eyez on Me Conversations" Featurette- Demetrius Shipp, Jr. Audition Likewise, the studio will bring Steven C. Miller's First Kill starring Bruce Willis, Hayden Christensen, and Gethin Anthony to Blu-ray on September 5 as well. Supplements will include: - Director's Commentary- Deleted Scenes- "Behind the Scenes of First Kill" Featurette- Extended Cast/Crew Interviews In addition, Michael Showalter's The Big Sick starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, and Adeel Akhtar will hit Blu-ray on September 19. Supplements will include: - "A Personal Journey: The Making of The Big Sick" Featurette- "The Real Story" Featurette- 2017 SXSW Film Festival Panel- Cast & Filmmaker Commentary with Actor-Writer Kumail Nanjiani, Writer Emily V. Gordon, Producer Barry Mendel and Director Michael Showalter- The Big Sick: The Other Stuff- Deleted Scenes- The Bigger Sick: Stick Around for More Laughs Keoni Waxman's Cartels starring Steven Seagal, Luke Goss, and Georges St-Pierre will arrive on September 19 as well. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, David Lowery's A Ghost Story starring Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck is coming to Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director David Lowery, Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo, Production Designer Jade Healy, and Composer Daniel Hart- "A Ghost Story and the Inevitable Passing of Time" Featurette- "A Composer's Story" Featurette- Deleted Scene Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray MGM/UA is preparing Vikings: Season 4 Volume 2 starring Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, and Jessalyn Gilsig for Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - Extended/Director's/Unrated Episodes- Deleted Scenes- Behind the Scenes – The Queen & the Shieldmaiden (explore the beloved and powerful women within this world.)- Behind the Scenes – King, Valhalla and the Legacy of Ragnar Lothbrok (Follow a stunt player as he is outfitted, coached through fight moves, and ultimately plays his death in battle before the cameras) Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Robert Englund's 976-EVIL starring Stephen Geoffreys, Robert Picardo, and Sandy Dennis on October 3. Supplements will include: - ALL-NEW: Commentary with Director Robert Englund and Set Decorator Nancy Booth Englund- Alternate home video version of the film with 12 extra minutes of footage Order the Blu-ray Arrow is prepping Herschell Gordon Lewis' Blood Feast for Blu-ray on October 10. Supplements will include: - Scum of the Earth - Herschelll Gordon Lewis' 1963 feature- Blood Perspectives - Filmmakers Nicholas McCarthy and Rodney Ascher on Blood Feast- Herschell's History - Archival interview in which director Herschell Gordon Lewis discusses his entry into the film industry- How Herschell Found his Niche - A new interview with Lewis discussing his early work- Archival interview with Lewis and David F. Friedman- Carving Magic - Vintage short film from 1959 featuring Blood Feast Actor Bill Kerwin- Outtakes- Alternate "clean" scenes from Scum of the Earth- Promo gallery featuring trailers and more- Feature length commentary featuring Lewis and David F. Friedman moderated by Mike Grady- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by Twins of Evil Likewise, the label will bring the George A. Romero: Between Night and Dawn collection to Blu-ray on October 24. The package features There's Always Vanilla, Season of The Witch and The Crazies. Supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentaries for all three films by Travis Crawford- Interviews- Trailers- Featurettes- And More! Finally, Arrow will release Arthur Marks' J.D.'s Revenge starring Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., and Joan Pringle on October 31. Supplements will include: - Brand new interview with producer-director Arthur Marks- Original theatrical trailer- Arthur Marks trailer reel- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips- And More! 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 Tue Jul 25, 2017 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Kick-Ass' and 'Warm Bodies' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both catalog titles are expected to hit the 4K format this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Kick-Ass' for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 3. Dave Lizewski (Taylor-Johnson) is an ordinary teenager who goes unnoticed in high school until he takes a chance to "do something" and dons a mask and becomes "Kick-Ass" to fight real-life crime. Bruised and beaten and without any real super powers, he is saved by a father-daughter duo (Cage as "Big Daddy," Moretz as "Hit-Girl") who know all the right moves and have a vendetta against a vicious crime lord, D'Amico (Mark Strong). After a fiery internet storm of publicity for Kick-Ass, D'Amico wants to meet the masked man, and his son (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) dons a costume of his own and becomes "Red Mist" to befriend him and get in his father's good graces. The story comes to a head when D'Amico succeeds in luring the crime fighters to his home and ass-kicking destruction ensues. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: "A New Kind of Superhero: The Making of Kick-Ass" 4-Part Documentary; "It's On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass" Featurette; Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn; Marketing Archive; Ass-Kicking Bonus View Mode (Blu-ray Disc Exclusive) – Synchronous with the feature film, this innovative multi-media presentation incorporates video and audio commentary, behind-the-scenes clips and illustrative graphics with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Matthew Vaughn, plus cast and crew providing an all-access perspective on Kick-Ass; and "The Art of Kick-Ass" Gallery. 'Warm Bodies 4K' will also be available on the same date. A funny new twist on a classic love story, Warm Bodies is a poignant tale about the power of human connection. After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human – setting off an exciting, romantic, and often comical chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: Audio Commentary with Screenwriter/Director Jonathan Levine and Actors Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer; 9 Featurettes; Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary by Director Jonathan Levine; Gag Reel; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested retail price for each release is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Kick-Ass 4K' and 'Warm Bodies 4K' linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 3.Posted Tue Jul 25, 2017 at 10:05 AM PDT by: -
HD Gear News Roundup: Samsung Cinema Screen, LG Smartphones, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including the launch of Samsung's LED theater screen, new smartphones from LG, and more.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering the launch of Samsung's LED Cinema Screen for movie theaters, LG's newest smartphone models, and the arrival of Hulu live streaming on Amazon Fire TV products. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Samsung Installs First Cinema LED Display As previously reported, Samsung has developed the world's first commercial Cinema HDR LED Screen for movie theaters, and now the company has installed its first display at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in Korea. "Through sharper and more realistic colors, complementary audio and an elevated presentation, our Cinema LED Screen makes viewers feel as if they are part of the picture," said HS Kim, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "We are excited to partner with Lotte Cinema to bring this technology to theater-goers, and look forward to continuing to shape the cinema of the future." Designed for a variety of movie theater configurations as an alternative to digital projector systems, the Cinema Screen measures 33.8ft wide and offers a 4K (4,096 x 2,160) resolution. The screen uses direct-lit LED technology and is capable of High Dynamic Range (HDR) at a peak brightness level nearly 10 times greater than standard cinema projectors (146fL versus 14fL). Likewise, the display is said to provide improved uniformity without optical distortion or interference, along with a nearly infinity:1 contrast ratio and highly accurate color, exceeding the DCI specifications. In addition, Samsung has paired the new display at the Lotte Cinema with audio tech developed by JBL by Harman, including powerful speakers bordering the screen, proprietary audio processing, and JBL's Sculpted Surround system. Source: Samsung LG Announces Q6 and Q8 Smartphones LG has announced the latest additions to its mobile lineup. The new mid-range Q6 and Q8 smartphones offer many of the same features found on the company's more expensive flagship models. "The LG Q6 is a blend of premium features, great performance and attractive pricing, a combination that is extremely important to us as we look at the way consumers are using smartphones around the world," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "The Q series is our way of getting the superb experiences with the essence of the LG’s premium line-ups to more consumers’ hands and pockets." The Q6 features a 5.5-inch FHD+ FullVision display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Variants will include the Q6+, Q6 and Q6α. Meanwhile, the Q8 features a 5.2-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, along with a customizable always-on Second Screen on top of the main display. Here's a rundown of key specs for each series: LG Q6 Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 435 Mobile PlatformDisplay: 5.5-inch 18:9 FHD+ FullVision Display (2160 x 1080 / 442ppi)Memory: Q6+: 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM, Q6: 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM, Q6α: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM Camera: Rear 13MP Standard Angle / Front 5MP Wide AngleBattery: 3,000mAh (embedded)Operating System: Android 7.1.1 NougatSize: 142.5 x 69.3 x 8.1mmWeight: 149gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.2 / NFC / USB Type-B 2.0Colors: Q6+: Astro Black / Ice Platinum / Marine Blue, Q6: Astro Black / Ice Platinum / Mystic White / Terra Gold, Q6α: Astro Black / Ice Platinum / Terra Gold LG Q8 Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 Mobile PlatformDisplay: Main 5.2-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 570ppi), Secondary IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 570ppi) Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)Camera: Front: 5MP Wide (F1.9 / 120°), Rear Dual: 8MP Wide (F2.4 / 135°) / 16MP Standard (F1.8 / 78°) Battery: 3,000mAh (embedded)Operating System: Android 7.0 NougatSize: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9mmWeight: 146gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.2 BLE / NFC / USB Type-CColor: Urban TitanOthers: Water and Dust Resistant (IP67) / Steady Record 2.0 / High AOP Mic / Second Screen / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / Fingerprint Sensor / Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0 /Hi-Fi Video Recording / HD Audio Recorder / Studio Mode / The LG Q6 will launch in Asia next month and will then expand to Europe, Latin America, and North America. The LG Q8 will first launch in key European markets this week and then expand to Asia next month. Sources: LG 1, LG 2 Amazon Fire TV Adds Hulu Live Streaming Service Hulu has announced the expansion of its new Hulu interface and Hulu Live TV Beta to the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. The live service previously launched on the Apple TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android mobile devices, and Chromecast in May. The Hulu with Live TV beta costs $40 per month and combines a live and on demand TV service with Hulu's standard streaming collection. The platform 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; and Hulu's existing $8 premium streaming plan with limited commercials and more than 3500 TV and film titles. Likewise, users can also subscribe to add-on packages for HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. In addition, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick users also now have access to the standard Hulu platform's updated interface and personalization features. Source: HuluPosted Mon Jul 24, 2017 at 09:30 PM PDT by: -
TV Static Comes From a Surprising Source... The Big Bang[teaser]Hate TV static? Blame the Big Bang.[/teaser] Remember all that crinkling static you used to see on old TVs when the cable or antenna reception was bad? Well, despite looking like little more than flashing noise, some of those snowy pixels actually originated from a genuinely amazing source... the very creation of the universe itself. That's right, about one percent of TV static comes from the light of the Big Bang. Seriously. Kinda makes you feel bad about smacking the set every time the cable went out, doesn't it? Check out the video below from the Science Channel for a full explanation. The discovery was first made in 1964 when astronomers tried to listen to radio signals from space but kept picking up an unwanted background hum. At first, the researchers thought the cause might be pigeon droppings in their receiver so they swept the equipment and tried again. Alas, the noise was still there. Later, a physicist at Princeton proposed that the sound they were hearing might not actually be bird droppings at all. Instead, it could be something a tad more interesting: the afterglow of the fireball created during the Big Bang. In essence, part of the static we see and hear in TVs comes from the cosmic microwave background, a type of electromagnetic radiation formed during the early days of the universe that has been moving through space ever since. So, basically, light has been traveling for billions of years across countless solar systems and vast oceans of stars to screw up your TV reception right before the game winning touchdown. Thankfully, modern digital displays, antennas, and cable receivers don't really have to deal with static anymore, but it might be worth busting out that old tube TV again just to catch a small peek back into the creation of the universe. Source: Science Channel via Slash GearPosted Mon Jul 24, 2017 at 06:20 PM PDT by: -
'Terminator: Genisys' Rumored for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The latest entry in the Terminator franchise could be headed to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] Rumors indicate that Paramount is prepping Terminator: Genisys for a potential 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the US. The 4K disc is already available in several foreign markets, including France, Spain, Japan, and the UK. When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future... Specs have not been revealed, but the import Ultra HD Blu-rays feature 2160p video with HDR10 and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. And though those releases only include the previously available Blu-ray special features, Terminator fan site, Skynet's Army, continues to hear rumblings about a possible Special Edition disc with new supplements, including deleted scenes. With that said, Paramount has not confirmed any new releases of the flick, 4K or otherwise, for the US market at this time. For now, be sure to check out our review of the Terminator: Genisys - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (French Import). Likewise, you can order the region free import discs below. Order the French 4K Disc Order the UK 4K Disc Source: Skynet's ArmyPosted Mon Jul 24, 2017 at 02:15 PM PDT by:
