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Blu-ray News Roundup: 'Big Little Lies,' 'Teen Wolf,' 'The Ticket' and More[teaser]Check out the latest details for several upcoming Blu-ray titles.[/teaser] New info has been announced for Blu-ray releases from HBO, Well Go USA, Shout Factory, and Kino. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, HBO is set to release Big Little Lies starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley on August 1. Supplements will include: - Six "Inside the Episode" pieces- Exclusive extended "About Big Little Lies" piece featuring never-before-seen cast interviews- Behind-the-scenes footage Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Well Go USA is prepping Railroad Tigers starring Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan, and Zitao Huang for Blu-ray on June 20. Newly announced Supplements will include: - Five Featurettes- Original Trailers Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Shout Factory is preparing Ido Fluk's The Ticket starring Dan Stevens, Malin Akerman, and Oliver Platt for Blu-ray on June 6. Newly announced supplements will include: - Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Ido Fluk And Writer Sharon Mashihi- Original Theatrical Trailer In addition, Shout Factory has also announced supplements for the June 20 release of Car Wash starring Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, and Darrow Iguswill. The disc will include: - NEW "Car Wash From Start To Finish" With Producer Gary Stromberg- NEW "Workin' At The Car Wash" With Otis Day- Audio Commentary With Director Michael Schultz- Radio Spot- Original Trailer Likewise, Shout Factory has revealed release dates for the upcoming Collector's Edition releases of Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox and Teen Wolf Too starring Jason Bateman. Both discs will be available on August 8. No other details have been announced yet. Lastly, the label has announced plans to bring Luigi Cozzi's Hercules and The Adventures of Hercules II starring Lou Ferrigno to Blu-ray on August 22. Not other details have been revealed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Kino is bringing The Sheik and The Son of the Skeik starring Rudolph Valentino to Blu-ray on May 30. The Sheik will feature: - Audio Commentary by Gaylyn Studlar, author of This Mad Masquerade: Stardom and Masculinity in the Jazz Age and co-editor of Visions of the East: Orientalism in Film- Archival footage taken at Valentino's funeral- Original theatrical trailer of Valentino's Blood and Sand (1922) The Son of the Sheik will include: - Filmed introduction by Orson Welles- "Valentino: His Life and Times," a vintage documentary short- "Valentino at the Beach" (aka "The Sheik's Physique"), a rare short subject- Original theatrical trailer of The Young Rajah (1922)- A sampling of newspaper headlines announcing Valentino's illness and death In addition, the label has also announced plans to release the 1971 western The Hunting Party starring Oliver Reed, and the 1967 anthology film The Oldest Profession from directors Claude Autant-Lara, Mauro Bolognini, Philippe de Broca, Jean-Luc Godard, Franco Indovina, and Michael Pfleghar. Both titles are set to hit Blu-ray later this year. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue May 2, 2017 at 10:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: Up to 50% off Sound Bars[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select sound bar systems![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on sound bar systems from Klipsch, Polk, Samsung, and VIZIO. And be sure to check out our Best Sound Bars of 2017 for even more sound bar recommendations! Klipsch R-20B Bluetooth Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Currently $399 (50% off). Polk Audio Magni-Fi Soundbar with Wireless Active Subwoofer - Currently $270 (46% off). Klipsch R-10B Bluetooth Soundbar (Satin Black) - Currently $300 (40% off). VIZIO SB4531-D5 Smartcast 45” 3.1 Slim Sound Bar System - Currently $300 (33% off). Samsung HW-KM45C HW-K450 2.1 Channel Soundbar (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $145 (28% off). Klipsch Reference RSB-11 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Currently $499 (17% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Tue May 2, 2017 at 03:35 PM PDT by: -
Fox Details 'Logan' Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Retailer Exclusives[teaser]Snikt! Wolverine will unsheathe his claws one last time on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century is preparing Logan for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 23. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook, a Best Buy Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook, a Target Exclusive Blu-ray, and a Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray will also be available It's 2029. Mutants are gone--or very nearly so. An isolated, despondent Logan is drinking his days away in a hideout on a remote stretch of the Mexican border, picking up petty cash as a driver for hire. His companions in exile are the outcast Caliban and an ailing Professor X, whose singular mind is plagued by worsening seizures. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy abruptly end when a mysterious woman appears with an urgent request--that Logan shepherd an extraordinary young girl to safety. Soon, the claws come out as Logan must face off against dark forces and a villain from his own past on a live-or-die mission, one that will set the time-worn warrior on a path toward fulfilling his destiny. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Logan Noir: a black-and-white version of the film- Audio commentary by director James Mangold- Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Mangold- Making Logan — behind-the-scenes documentary 5/4/17 UPDATE: Director James Mangold confirmed to us that the b&w version of the movie -- Logan Noir -- will be included on the Ultra HD Blu-ray in 4K with Dolby Atmos. The Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook editions will also feature cover and interior art by Steve McNiven, the artist behind the Old Man Logan comic book series. (Image and info via IGN) Meanwhile, the Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray will feature a nine-poster set with images from every film Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine in over the last 17 years. The back of the posters can then combine to create an image from Logan. (Image and info via The Hollywood Reporter) Finally, the Target Exclusive Blu-ray will include a 36 page photo collection featuring black and white photo prints taken from the set of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is also $39.99. You can find the latest specs for Logan linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 23. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 2, 2017 at 10:55 AM PDT by: -
Sony Dates 'Resident Evil: Vendetta' for Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision[teaser]The CG flick will hit Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in July.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing Resident Evil: Vendetta for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on July 18. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook will also be available. This will be the first Ultra HD Blu-ray release from Sony to feature Dolby Vision. BSAA Chris Redfield enlists the help of government agent Leon S. Kennedy and Professor Rebecca Chambers from Alexander Institute of Biotechnology to stop a death merchant with a vengeance from spreading a deadly virus in New York. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video with Dolby Vision HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Three Featurettes- Still gallery (30 sketches/designs)- Filmmaker Audio Commentary (in Japanese) with Director Takanori Tsujimoto, Executive Producer Takashi Shimizu and Writer Makoto Fukami- BONUS DISC with three featurettes A suggested list price has not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for Resident Evil: Vendetta linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 18.Posted Mon May 1, 2017 at 05:50 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Announces AVENTAGE RX-A 70 Series Receivers with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X[teaser]Six new AV receivers have been revealed.[/teaser] Yamaha has detailed its eighth generation AVENTAGE series network AV receivers. The new RX-A 70 series includes the RX-A670, RX-A770, RX-A870, RX-A1070, RX-A2070 and RX-A3070. "By including the latest video technologies like Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log- Gamma HDR, Yamaha AVENTAGE receivers will keep home theater audiences enthralled - not only with dazzling 3D surround sound - but also realistically rich imagery," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "The high level of innovation and craftsmanship that Yamaha consistently achieves in the AVENTAGE series gives custom installers the flexibility and performance they need for quality installs. Our wireless expansion capabilities offered with MusicCast make AVENTAGE the most flexible system on the market today for the most challenging installations." The RX-A 70 series features support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats. Likewise, the receivers offer 4K Ultra HD video pass-through with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log Gamma high dynamic range support (the last two via a future firmware update set for this fall). In addition, the collection also uses Yamaha's MusicCast wireless multiroom audio system. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability for the new RX-A 70 series: • RX-A670 7.2 Channel AV Receiver ($599.95; May availability) • RX-A770 7.2 Channel AV Receiver ($699.95; May availability) • RX-A870 7.2 Channel AV Receiver ($999.95; June availability) • RX-A1070 7.2 Channel AV Receiver ($1,299.95; June availability) • RX-A2070 9.2 Channel AV Receiver ($1,699.95; June availability) • RX-A3070 9.2 Channel AV Receiver expandable to 11.2 ($2,199.95; July availability) In addition to the upcoming RX-A 70 series, the company also recently launched the new RX-V 83 Series, including the 7.2-channel RX-V683 and RX-V583, and the 5.1-channel RX-V483 and RX-V383. Source: YamahaPosted Mon May 1, 2017 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
Disney Details 'Bambi: The Signature Collection' Blu-ray[teaser]The classic animated film will return to Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is preparing Bambi: The Signature Collection for Blu-ray on June 6. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Edition with a Lenticular Slipcover will also be available that same day. A timeless classic that has been loved for generations, BAMBI now joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection. In this life-changing adventure, Bambi sets off with his best friends Thumper and Flower to explore the wonders and challenges of the woods -- and fulfill his destiny as prince of the forest. Full of humor and heart, and featuring awe-inspiring animation, BAMBI remains a family favorite, ready to delight a whole new generation. In striving for realism, the artists heard lectures from animal experts, made field trips to the Los Angeles Zoo, watched specially filmed nature footage shot in the forests of Maine, and even studied the movements of two fawns that were donated to the Studio. "Fellas, this stuff is pure gold," Walt Disney told the animators. The story of the little deer coming of age has endured, and today, BAMBI is universally regarded as one of Walt Disney's most charming films. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- The Making Of Bambi: A Prince Is Born- Trick Of The Trade (Excerpt)- Inside The Disney Archives- The Old Mill: Animated Short- Original Theatrical Trailer- The Golden Age- The Bambi Effect (New)- Studio Stories: “Bambi” (New)- Deleted Scene: Bambi’s Ice And Snow (New)- Deleted Scene: The Grasshopper (New)- Bambi Fawn Facts (New)- Oswald The Lucky Rabbit: “Africa Before Dark” (New) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for Bambi: The Signature Collection linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon May 1, 2017 at 02:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'House of Cards' Season 5, Streaming Premiere Set for May 30[teaser]The political drama will return to Netflix later this month.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming fifth season of House of Cards. New episodes will start streaming on May 30. The fifth season will see Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese taking over showrunning duties from Beau Willimon who oversaw the series' fourth season. "We and the rest of the House of Cards writers look forward to the next chapter of the reign of Underwood," said Gibson and Pugliese. Check out the official trailer below! House of Cards seasons one through four are now available to stream on Netflix. In the show's fourth season, the critically acclaimed Emmy nominated drama has its Golden Globe and SAG Award winning star Kevin Spacey (as Francis Underwood) and Golden Globe winner Robin Wright (as Claire Underwood), whose characters have always been each other's strongest allies, showing cracks in their relationship. In an election year, the stakes are now higher than ever, and the biggest threat they face is contending with each other. The show also stars Michael Kelly, Mahershala Ali, Jayne Atkinson, Neve Campbell, Derek Cecil, Nathan Darrow, Kim Dickens, Elizabeth Marvel, Dominique McElligott, Molly Parker, Paul Sparks, with Ellen Burstyn, Cicely Tyson and Joel Kinnaman. The Netflix original series is produced by Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Master of None season two on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, The Defenders on August 18, Death Note on August 25, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon May 1, 2017 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
HD Gear News Roundup: Dell HDR10 Monitor, LeEco Sale, NVIDIA SHIELD Updates, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including new HDR monitor, an LeEco TV sale, updated NVIDIA Shield features, 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 new HDR monitors from Dell, an upcoming Mother's Day sale from LeEco, Google Play 4K app support for the NVIDIA SHIELD, Sling TV updates, and Chromecast built-in support for Integra products. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Dell Details New HDR Monitors Dell has announced its new UltraSharp 27 4K HDR Monitor (UP2718Q), the company's first HDR10 display with UHD Alliance Premium Certification. In addition, the display will also be joined by the new Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Monitor (U2718Q) and Dell UltraSharp 25 Monitor (U2518D). "As the No. 1 monitor brand in the world, we deliver the latest, most innovative display technology to our customers to meet and exceed their expectations, whether that's at work or at home," said Bert Park, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Software & Peripherals. "At NAB 2017, we’re proud to continue Dell’s tradition of world-class innovation – our first HDR monitor that meets HDR10 standard – by providing creators with the most strikingly accurate images and lifelike, unparalleled color performance." The UP2718Q features an Ultra HD 4K panel with HDR10 support and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. Likewise, the display offers Dell PremierColor with 100 percent Adobe RGB, 100 percent sRGB, 100 percent REC 709, 97.7 percent DCI-P3 and 76.9 percent REC2020 coverage. Meanwhile, the upcoming Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Monitor (U2718Q) and Dell UltraSharp 25 Monitor (U2518D) will feature Dell’s innovative InfinityEdge display, Dell HDR support (not HDR10), and a flicker-free screen with ComfortView. The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K HDR Monitor (UP2718Q) will be available May 23 on Dell.com in the U.S. for $1,999.99. Meanwhile, the Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Monitor (U2718Q) will be available mid-July on Dell.com in the U.S. for $699.99. Finally, the Dell UltraSharp 25 Monitor (U2518D) will be available mid-July on Dell.com in the U.S. for $499.99. Source: Dell LeEco Preps Mother's Day Sale LeEco has announced plans to offer a special Mother's Day sale on select Ultra HD TVs, smartphones, and accessories. The promotion will begin on May 8 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, and will run through May 14 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Here's a rundown of the upcoming deals: SMARTPHONES - Le S3: $169 (regularly $199 - $30 instant rebate) including a free case and screen protector and three months of DIRECTV NOW - LE Pro3: $299 (regularly $349 - $50 instant rebate) including a free EB30 Bluetooth headphone (regularly $39.99) and three months of DIRECTV NOW 4K ULTRA HD SMART TV - Super4 X43 Pro: $349 (regularly $549 - $200 instant rebate) and three months of DIRECTV NOW ACCESSORIES - Reverse In-ear Earphones: $4.99 (regularly $14.99 - $10 instant rebate) - Power Bank: $12.99 ($39.99 - $27 instant rebate) Source: LeEco NVIDIA SHIELD Adds 4K Cast & Google Play Movies Support NVIDIA has announced the addition of 4K Ultra HD playback support for Casting and Google Play Movies on the NVIDIA SHIELD TV. Other currently supported 4K apps include Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, VUDU, Plex, Kodi, and Vimeo. Under the hood, the NVIDIA Shield is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor; 256 core NVIDIA graphics 64-bit CPU; and 3 GB of RAM. The player is also Android TV Google Cast Ready and offers 4K Ultra HD playback at 60 fps. Likewise, the streaming box includes support for 10-bit color and HDR (high dynamic range) content. The updated base model includes 16 GB of storage; a microSD card slot; Wi-Fi; Gigabit Ethernet; USB 3.0; and a micro-USB SHIELD controller along with support for next-gen Android games. In addition, a larger 500 GB model is also available. Source: NVIDIA, Engadget Integra Brings Chromecast Built-In & Voice Control to Home Theater Products Integra has released a new firmware upgrade for select home theater gear. The update offers support for Chromecast built-in audio streaming and voice control capability when used with Google Home. Chromecast built-in support allows users to stream music, Internet radio, podcasts, and other programs from Chromecast-enabled apps to compatible Integra home entertainment systems. Chromecast built-in is supported through iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phones and tablets, Chromebook, and Chrome browser on Mac, Windows, and Linux PCs. Meanwhile, the firmware update adds support for voice control through the Google Home or other audio devices using Google Assistant as well, letting users search for content and play music on their Integra component through voice commands. The Chromecast built-in and voice control firmware update is now available for the Integra DRC-R1, DRX-R1, DRX-7, DRX-5, DRX-4, DRX-3, DRX-2, DSX-3 and DLB-5. Support: Integra Sling TV Offers AirTV Discount Bundle and Expands Cloud DVR Feature to Apple TV Sling TV has announced a new limited-time AirTV offer, allowing customers to snag a deal on the streaming player/OTA tuner. By prepaying for at least three months of Sling TV service, users can now get an AirTV Player and AirTV Adapter for only $50, which is $80 off the regular price of $130. Here's a rundown of the bundle options: - Prepay for three months of Sling TV if your base service is $20 or over and get AirTV Player and AirTV Adapter for $50.- Prepay for four months of Sling TV if your monthly payment is between $15-$20 and get AirTV Player and AirTV Adapter for $50.- Prepay for six months of Sling TV if your monthly payment is under $15 and get AirTV Player and AirTV Adapter for $50. Sling TV offers a variety of live streaming and on-demand programming packages. The base Sling TV Orange plan currently costs $20 per month and features more than 30 channels, including Disney/ESPN stations. Meanwhile, the base Sling TV Blue plan costs $25 per month and features more than 40 channels, including FOX and NBC stations. Finally, customers can also opt to combine both plans for $40 per month. Finally, Sling TV also announced an expansion of its Cloud DVR feature to the Apple TV, allowing users to purchase 50 hours of DVR storage for just $5 per month with any Sling TV subscription. Source: Sling TVPosted Mon May 1, 2017 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
Streaming News Roundup: 'Star Trek: Discovery,' 'The Tick,' and More[teaser]Trailers, release dates, casting, and season pick-ups have been revealed for various streaming titles.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and CBS All Access have released new trailers, date announcements, and other info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including Star Trek: Discovery, The Tick, Ingobernable, and The Week Of. In addition, DC Entertainment has announced plans to launch a new digital service of its own, headlined by a live action Titans series. Check out a full rundown of the latest streaming news and trailers below: The Tick (Amazon Prime Video, August 25) - In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an underdog accountant with zero powers comes to realize his city is owned by a global super villain long-thought dead. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero. The Tick stars Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), Griffin Newman (Vinyl), Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Valorie Curry (House of Lies), Yara Martinez (Jane the Virgin) and Brendan Hines (Scorpion). The Tick is executive produced by Ben Edlund (Supernatural), Barry Josephson (Bones) and Barry Sonnenfeld (A Series of Unfortunate Events), directed by Wally Pfister (The Dark Knight), and written by Edlund. The Tick is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television. Ingobernable: Season 2 (Netflix, 2018) -Emilia Urquiza, is the First Lady of Mexico with big plans to improve conditions for the country through her commitment to fighting for peace. She is a woman with a strong personality, conviction and clear ideas that make her capable of doing anything. As Emilia starts to lose faith in her husband, President Diego Nava, she finds herself at a crossroad where she will need to find a way to deal with a great challenge and uncover the truth. The presidential couple will be joined by their two children Maria Nava Urquiza (Alicia Jaziz, Black Sheep, Gloria ) and Emiliano Nava Urquiza (Alessio Valentini,Yo Soy Pepito, Hasta que te Conocí). The Week Of (Netflix, 2018) - Icons Adam Sandler and Chris Rock will reunite to star in a new Netflix original film set to begin production in Long Island, New York this summer. The Week Of will be directed by veteran Saturday Night Live writer and producer Robert Smigel. The movie covers the week of preparation for a wedding in which Sandler's daughter is marrying Rock's son. Happy Madison Productions’ Adam Sandler and Allen Covert will serve as producers and Barry Bernardi and Tim Herlihy will serve as executive producers. Sandler and Smigel co-wrote the script. "Adam Sandler and Chris Rock are cornerstones of the Netflix comedy family and we are over the moon about these two legends reuniting to give our members worldwide a healthy dose of the hilarity that they have been creating together for years. Similar in the romantic comedy tone of Sandler's most recent film Sandy Wexler, this film will be the perfect vehicle for Sandler and Rock and their millions of fans around the world," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. Meanwhile, CBS All Access has announced new cast additions for Star Trek Discovery. Shazad Latif, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Damon Runyan will now join previously announced cast members Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Jason Isaacs, Mary Wiseman, and Rainn Wilson. The new cast members are set to play: Shazad Latif will star as "Lieutenant Tyler," a Starfleet officer in the Federation. Latif is known for his role as Dr. Henry Jekyll in the television series Penny Dreadful. Rekha Sharma will star as "Commander Landry," the security officer of the Starship Discovery. Sharma’s television credits include Battlestar Galactica and The 100. Kenneth Mitchell will star as "Kol," a commanding officer in the Klingon Empire. Mitchell’s television credits include the fan-favorite Jericho on CBS, The Astronaut Wives Club and Frequency. Clare McConnell will star as "Dennas," a leader in the Klingon Empire. McConnell’s film credits include Dim the Fluorescents, slated for release this fall. Damon Runyan will star as "Ujilli," a leader in the Klingon Empire. Runyan’s television credits include Suits, Supernatural and Gangland Undercover. While a launch date has not been revealed yet, the series is set to air a special premiere episode on the CBS Television Network. Following that initial broadcast, all first run episodes of the show will be available exclusively through the CBS All Access streaming platform in the US. In addition, the series will stream globally (outside of the US and Canada) through Netflix. Finally, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, DC Entertainment is joining Warner Bros. and Digital Network Group to launch a new digital service in 2018. The upcoming streaming service will be geared toward fans of DC Comics and is set to include a new live action Titans series, as well as the third season of the animated show Young Justice: Outsiders. Titans comes from executive producers Greg Berlanti, Akiva Goldsman, DC Entertainment president and chief creative officer Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter. The show will be based on the Teen Titans comics, and will focus on characters like Dick Grayson (aka Robin and later Nightwing from the Batman series), Starfire, Raven, and more. An exact launch date for the new DC digital service has not been announced yet. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 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 CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. Sources: Amazon (YouTube), Netflix, CBS, The Hollywood ReporterPosted Mon May 1, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' Announced for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2005 blockbuster starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody is headed for the 4K format this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'King Kong: Ultimate Edition' for Blu-ray on July 11. A movie crew, travelling to a mysterious island to shoot their picture, encounter a furious gorilla, taking their leading actress and forming a special relationship with her, protecting her at all costs. The release will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer/Producer Peter Jackson and Co-Writer/Producer Philippa Boyens; Feature Commentary with Writer / Director Peter Jackson and with Co-Writer / Producer Philipa Boyen; 2006 Introductions by Peter Jackson; Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of King Kong; Production and Post-Production Diaries; Deleted Scenes with Introductions; The Eighth Blunder of the World; The Making of a Shot: The T-Rex Fight; Skull Island: A Natural History; King Kong Homage; Kong's New York, 1933; A Night in Vaudeville; Pre-Visualization Animatics; Conceptual Design Video Galleries; "The Present"; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'King Kong: Ultimate Edition' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sat Apr 29, 2017 at 08:19 AM PDT by:
