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'Orange Is the New Black: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The fourth season of the Netflix series is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Orange Is the New Black: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on May 9. "Orange Is the New Black is better than ever in its dark, dauntless fourth chapter." - THE BOSTON GLOBE. New faces and old resentments make for a potentially volatile blend, especially now that Litchfield is a for-profit business. Overrun with new inmates and overseen by inexperienced guards, the prison undergoes an unprecedented culture war. From Jenji Kohan, the creator of Weeds, Orange Is the New Black is a thought-provoking, funny, and evocative show about life in a women's prison. Nominated for 17 Primetime Emmy Awards, with 4 wins to date. Based on the best-selling memoir by Piper Kerman, the newest season of Orange Is the New Black delves into the racial and economic tensions that run rampant in the halls of Litchfield. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Tour of Litchfield- Gag Reel- Audio Commentaries with Cast Favorites Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Orange Is the New Black: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Renews 'Shut Eye' for Second Season[teaser]The streaming series starring Jeffrey Donovan will return for a second season.[/teaser] Hulu has greenlit a second season of its original show, Shut Eye. The new season will see John Shiban (Hell on Wheels) take over showrunning duties from David Hudgins, who served as the showrunner during the first season. Shut Eye takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed. The show's first season premiered through Hulu on December 7, and all ten season one episodes are now available to stream. A release date for the second season has not been announced yet. Other upcoming Hulu series include The Handmaid's Tale on April 26, Marvel's Runaways, a reimagining of Foxy Brown starring Meagan Good, Castle Rock from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King, and Future Man from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Likewise, Hulu is also preparing to launch a live streaming service with content from networks like CBS, CBS Sports Network, POP, TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, FOX, ABC, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN-SEC, ESPN 3, Fox Regional Sports Networks across dozens of key national markets, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Fox News, Fox Business, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, LMN, FYI, and VICELAND. Source: DeadlinePosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 06:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The double feature starring Christopher Lee is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] As previously reported, Blue Underground is preparing 'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' for Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as May 30. 'The Blood of Fu Manchu' - International super-villian Fu Manchu reveals his latest diabolical plot for world domination: ten beautiful women are infected with an ancient poison so deadly that one kiss from their lips will bring instant death and lead to a global plague. 'The Castle of Fu Manchu' - Christopher Lee returns as the diabolical super-villian who, along with his sadistic daughter Lin Tang, creates a fiendish new chemical weapon that will turn the seas into a giant block of ice. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, mono audio, and supplements will include: - The Rise of Fu Manchu - Interviews with Director Jess Franco, Producer Harry Alan Towers, and Stars Christopher Lee, Tsai Chin, & Shirley Eaton- The Fall of Fu Manchu - Interviews with Director Jess Franco, Producer Harry Alan Towers, and Stars Christopher Lee & Tsai Chin- Theatrical Trailers- Poster & Still Galleries Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Unveils Trailer for New 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' Streaming Premiere Set for April 14[teaser]The cult favorite show is returning for new episodes in April.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000. The show will debut exclusively through the streaming platform on April 14 Mystery Science Theater 3000's national broadcast life began in 1989. Set on the Satellite of Love where a human host is trapped by mad scientists with his two robot sidekicks and forced to watch an endless run of B movies. The format proved to be popular, and during its eleven years and 198 episodes on the Comedy Channel and Sci-Fi Channel, it attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award and two Emmys® nominations. Check out the trailer below! The Netflix reboot was initiated by a successful, record breaking crowdfunding campaign by creator Joel Hodgson and Shout! Factory through Kickstarter. Original creator Joel Hodgson will be joined by comedian Jonah Ray ("Jonah Heston") as the new host and Felicia Day (Geek & Sundry) as "Kinga Forrester." Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show) will serve as the head writer for the reboot, with Joel McHale and Dan Harmon also listed as additional writers. Mary Jo Pehl ("Pearl Forrester"), Bill Corbett ("Crow T. Robot") and Kevin Murphy ("Tom Servo") from the original cast will reprise their roles in the new show as well. The series is executive produced by Joel Hodgson, Richard Foos, Bob Emmer, Garson Foos, Jonathan Stern, Harold Buchholz and Elliott Kalan, along with Satellite of Love, LLC, Alternaversal Productions and Abominable Pictures. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Grace and Frankie season three on March 24, The Discovery on March 31, 13 Reasons Why on March 31, Sandy Wexler on April 14, Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, 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: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
BenQ Releases GL2706PQ and GC2870H Monitors, Prices Start at $189[teaser]Both displays feature BenQ's Eye-Care technology.[/teaser] BenQ has announced the launch of its latest display models. The GL2706PQ and GC2870H monitors are both available now. "With the right monitor, users can really amp up their experience, no matter if it's better productivity at work, or clearer cinematic details for digital entertainment at home," said J.Y. Hu, vice president, business line management at BenQ America Corp. "Our latest monitors strengthen our broad portfolio, allowing users to select the features and requirements they need for their application, all without sacrificing quality or value." The GL2706PQ features a 27-inch TN panel with a QHD resolution of 2560x1440, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and an LED backlight. In addition, the monitor offers 1000:1 native contrast ratio, a 1ms (GtG) response time, and integrated speakers. Meanwhile, the GC2870H features a 28-inch VA panel with a FHD resolution of 1920x1080, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and an LED backlight. In addition, the display offers a 3000:1 native contrast ratio, a 5ms (GtG) response time, 85% NTSC color gamut coverage, and 178°/178° wide-viewing angles. Likewise, both models include BenQ's Eye-Care technology with ZeroFlicker and Low Blue Light. The GL2706PQ is now shipping for a suggested retail price of $299, and the GC2870H is now shipping for a suggested retail price of $189. In addition to the company's new Eye-Care displays, BenQ also recently released its PV270 monitor geared toward photographers looking for a display with reliable color performance to edit stills and video. The display features a 27-inch LED IPS LCD panel with a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 1000:1 native contrast ratio. Likewise, the monitor offers robust color space coverage with support for 99% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 100% of the Rec. 709 color gamut, and 96% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Source: BenQ via TWICEPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' & 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' Bound for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The apes will revolt on Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 9. Rise of the Planet of the Apes - At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator (James Franco), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned. Seeking justice, Caesar assembles a simian army and escapes -- putting man and primate on a collision course that could change the planet forever. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for each Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 9. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 03:20 PM PDT by: -
Sony Adds MLB Network to PlayStation Vue Channel Lineup[teaser]The baseball focused station is now available through PlayStation Vue.[/teaser] Sony has announced the addition of MLB Network to its PlayStation Vue channel lineup. With MLB Network, subscribers can now watch MLB Tonight, live regular season and Postseason game telecasts, original programming, and highlights, along with insights and analysis from various industry experts. The PlayStation Vue service provides live and on demand content from a growing collection of channels. The platform enables viewers to easily search through available programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Likewise, PlayStation Vue offers up to five simultaneous streams across different devices, including up to three mobile devices outside of the home. MLB Network is now available starting with the platform's Core package. Here's a rundown of current plans: - Access: 45+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $29.99 per month ($39.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Core: 60+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks for $34.99 per month ($44.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Elite: 90 channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels for $44.99 per month ($54.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Ultra: HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all 90 channels from Elite for $64.99 per month ($74.99 per month in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). Beyond the addition of MLB Network, Sony also recently announced a new multi-view option for PlayStation Vue users with a PS4. With multi-view, customers can watch up to three live channels all on one screen. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
Patrik Syversen's 'Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The adventure/fantasy featuring the voice of Patrick Stewart is planned for a home video release in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire' for Blu-ray on June 13. Action, adventure and fantasy await you in this newest chapter of the Dragonheart saga. Drago, a dragon (voiced by Patrick Stewart) who shares his heart with the king of Brittania, must find an heir to the throne when the king passes. But the potential heirs, twin grandchildren, Edric and Meghan use their inherited dragon strength and fire power against each other to vie for the throne. When Vikings steal the heartfire and challenge the siblings' rights to the throne, sibling rivalries end as swords and sorcery clash in the most epic adventure yet. The Making of Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire; The Magic Behind Drago; and Inside the Castle. You can find the latest specs for 'Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 13.Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 10:21 AM PDT by: -
'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' Announced for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Vin Diesel returns as the titular action hero on both formats this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' will be available on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 16. The third explosive chapter of the blockbuster franchise that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora's Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments. Packed with the series' signature deadpan wit and bad-ass attitude, "xXx:RETURN OF XANDER CAGE" will raise the bar on extreme action with some of the most mind-blowing stunts to ever be caught on film. Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Third Time's the Charm: Xander Returns; Rebels, Tyrants & Ghosts: The Cast; Opening Pandora's Box: On Location; I Live for This Sh#t!: Stunts; and Gag Reel. You can find the latest specs for 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 16. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 09:54 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser Trailer for 'Death Note,' Streaming Premiere Set for August 25[teaser]The live action adaptation of the popular manga series will hit Netflix in August.[/teaser] Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its latest original film Death Note. The movie comes from director Adam Wingard and producers Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Jason Hoffs, and Masi Oka. What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies? We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life. The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Shea Whigham (American Hustle) and Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man). Check out the teaser trailer below! Death Note will premiere exclusively through Netflix on August 25. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Grace and Frankie season three on March 24, The Discovery on March 31, 13 Reasons Why on March 31, Mystery Science Theater 3000 on April 14, Sandy Wexler on April 14, Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, 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: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 09:45 AM PDT by:
