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Shout Factory Announces June 2017 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]Four titles are coming to Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'Where The Buffalo Roam: Collector's Edition,' 'Cheech & Chong's Next Movie,' 'Car Wash,' and 'Trespass' for Blu-ray throughout June. 'Where The Buffalo Roam: Collector's Edition' (June 6) - Comic star Bill Murray is at his wildest as America's leading "Gonzo" journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, the legendary underground reporter whose passion for writing was second only to his love of weird chemicals, alcohol, violence and insanity. Along with best friend (Peter Boyle), Murray offers a manic look back at the Sixties and Seventies as an eyewitness to everything from a free-for-all San Francisco drug trial to a one-on-one bathroom interview with then Presidential candidate Richard Nixon. This off-the-wall comedy also boasts a musical score by rock superstar Neil Young. Order the Blu-ray 'Cheech & Chong's Next Movie' (June 13) - The zany twosome is back for some smoke-enhanced misadventures in this riotous comedy. This time, Cheech must deal with an angry neighbor and losing his job, all while trying to score with a sexy young lady. Meanwhile, Chong meets Cheech's cousin, Red (Cheech Marin in a dual role), and the two buds have a wild time buzzing around Hollyweird in a bad Ferrari. Along the way, the dynamic duo find time for some mishaps at a movie set, the welfare office, a hotel, a brothel, a music store, a rich girl's house, a comedy club, the ultimate weed field and a UFO-all before the second reel! This outrageous comedy features early film appearances by Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens, Edie McClurg, Cassandra "Elvira" Petersen, John "Jambi" Paragon and Phil Hartman. Order the Blu-ray 'Car Wash' (June 20) - Everybody is cleaning up and getting down in this classic comedy from the decade that brought you the tube top, the polyester suit and lots of good times! It's just a typical day in the lives of the employees, customers and passersby of a Los Angeles car wash. There's a would-be robbery... an assembly line of the weirdest, baddest, shadiest characters you've ever met... and lots of '70s music to pass the hours till quitting time. Featuring outrageously hilarious performances by George Carlin, Professor Irwin Corey, the Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor as Daddy Rich – a flamboyant Reverend who preaches the goodness of the dollar – Car Wash is a timeless classic celebrating an era devoted to living life in the fast lane. Order the Blu-ray 'Trespass' (June 27) - Everyone wants a piece of the action – and the treasure – as Bill Paxton (Twister) and William Sadler (Tales From The Crypt Presents: Demon Knight) take on a ruthless gang in this high-caliber thriller. In the rubble of a four-alarm blaze, Vince (Paxton) and Don (Sadler), two Arkansas firemen, discover a map leading to a fortune in stolen gold hidden in an abandoned East St. Louis tenement. What they don't know is the building is headquarters to a vicious mob, led by the notorious King James (Ice T, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Savon (Ice Cube, Friday, Ride Along). When the firefighters accidentally witness the mob executing some of their enemies, the trespassers become the gang's next target in this pulse-pounding thrillfest. Order the Blu-ray Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed throughout the month of June.Posted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Gold' Starring Matthew McConaughey Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Stephen Gaghan's adventure flick is journeying to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Gold' for Blu-ray on May 2. Gold is the epic tale of one man's pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Deleted Sequence- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Stephen Gaghan- The Origins of Gold Featurette- The Locations of Gold Featurette- Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells Featurette Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Gold' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under May 2 Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Planet Earth II' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary series is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this month.[/teaser] As previously reported, BBC is preparing 'Planet Earth II' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the release date has been set for March 28. Travelling through jungles, deserts, mountains, islands, grasslands and cities, Planet Earth II explores the unique characteristics of Earth's most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them. New technology has allowed individual stories to be captured in an unparalleled level of detail and for the first time viewers will be immersed in incredible landscapes and share the most dramatic moments in the lives of animals. From spellbinding wildlife spectacle to intimate encounters, Planet Earth II will take you closer than ever before. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video while the Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video. Both releases will feature DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include Planet Earth Diaries. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.95. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Planet Earth II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 28. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
CBS All Access Renews 'The Good Fight' for Second Season[teaser]The spinoff of 'The Good Wife' will return for a second season.[/teaser] According to a report from Variety, CBS has renewed 'The Good Fight' for a second season. The series is currently airing is first season through the CBS All Access streaming service. 'The Good Fight' picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of 'The Good Wife.' In the new series, an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s pre-eminent law firms. The series, from 'The Good Wife' creators Robert and Michelle King, stars Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo, Sarah Steele, Paul Guilfoyle, Bernadette Peters, Justin Bartha and Erica Tazel. An exact release date for 'The Good Wife' season two has not been announced, but the series is expected to return in early 2018. Other upcoming CBS All Access exclusive series include 'Star Trek: Discovery.' CBS All Access offers next day streaming for new episodes of many popular shows and a library of over 8,500 on demand episodes, including content from current programs like 'Elementary' and classic series like 'Cheers.' Likewise, customers in more than 150 markets across the US -- including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia -- can watch live local CBS broadcasts through the app. The service is available in two subscription plans: reduced commercials for $5.99 per month or commercial-free for $9.99 per month. The commercial free option offers ad-free playback of on demand content and upcoming original shows. With that said, live streaming will still include the same commercials found in standard over-the-air broadcasts. The service is currently available through the Xbox One, PS4, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote, Roku players, Roku TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox 360, and Windows 10, iOS and Android products. New customers can sign up for a one week free trial now at https://www.cbs.com/allaccess. Source: VarietyPosted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 06:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Space Between Us' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Peter Chelsom's sci-fi romance is rocketing toward Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Space Between Us' for Blu-ray on May 16. Sixteen-year-old Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield) has lived his whole life with a team of scientists on Mars. He's always longed to see Earth to find the father he's never known and to meet a beautiful street-smart girl named Tulsa he's become friends with online. But when his chance finally comes, doctors discover his heart can't withstand the Earth's atmosphere. Eager to find his father, Gardner and Tulsa escape on a cross-country race against time to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be and where he belongs in the universe. Gary Oldman and Carla Gugino also star in this heartfelt and inspiring romantic adventure about how far one person can go for love. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Alternate Ending- Deleted Scenes- "Love" Featurette- Feature Commentary with Director Peter Chelsom Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Space Between Us' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under May 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Announces June 23 Premiere Date for 'GLOW' Starring Alison Brie[teaser]The upcoming comedy series will enter the ring on Netflix in June.[/teaser] Netflix has released a date announcement teaser for its new show, 'GLOW.' The series comes from creators Liz Flahive ('Homeland') and Carly Mensch ('Orange is the New Black'), and is set to hit Netflix on June 23. Inspired by the short-lived but beloved show from the 80s, GLOW tells the fictional story of Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), an out-of-work, struggling actress in 1980s Los Angeles who finds one last chance for stardom when she’s thrust into the glitter and spandex world of women's wrestling. In addition to working with 12 Hollywood misfits, Ruth also has to compete with Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin) a former soap actress who left the business to have a baby, only to be sucked back into work when her picture perfect life is not what it seems. And at the wheel is Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron), a washed-up, coked-up B-movie director who now must lead 14 women on the journey to wrestling stardom. Check out the date announcement teaser below! Jenji Kohan ('Orange is the New Black') and Tara Herrmann ('Orange is the New Black') will serve as executive producers for the series. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Iron Fist' on March 17, '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, '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: NetflixPosted Fri Mar 17, 2017 at 05:30 AM PDT by: -
Philips Preps 9002 4K Razor Slim OLED TV for European Market[teaser]The company's latest OLED display has been detailed.[/teaser] TP Vision has announced its newest Philips branded 4K Ultra HD TV. The upcoming 9002 4K Razor Slim OLED TV is set to launch in Europe in July. The display uses a 55-inch 4K OLED panel, offering superior black levels and viewing angles over traditional LCD screens. Likewise, the TV features a Razor Slim, seamless design floating on a European-crafted ribbon stand. Under the hood, the display uses the new P5 picture quality engine and the latest M version of the Android TV platform. In addition, the 9002 is Ultra HD Premium Certified with a peak brightness of 750 nits, coverage for 99 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and support for HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) high dynamic range formats. Sadly, there is no mention of Dolby Vision compatibility. Finally, the 9002 4K Razor Slim OLED TV also includes Philips' 3-sided Ambilight technology, offering vibrant, ambient lighting effects that surround the screen. Pricing for the Philips branded 55-inch 9002 4K Razor Slim OLED TV has not been announced yet. Likewise, there are currently no plans to bring the OLED display to the US market. The 9002 is now set to join the previously released Philips branded TP Vision 55-inch 901F Series OLED Ultra HD TV. Meanwhile, in the US, P&F recently announced its own line of 2017 Philips branded LCD Ultra HD TVs. The 2017 collection includes the 6000, 7000, and 8000 series. All models will feature Dolby Vision support out of the box. Prices start at $650, and sizes range from 43 inches to 98 inches. Likewise, P&F is also prepping its second generation Philips branded Ultra HD Blu-player, the BDP7502 ($300), for a spring release. The player will feature Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback with Dolby Vision support via a future software update. Sources: Philips, FlatpanelsHD, HDTVtestPosted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 06:15 PM PDT by: -
Denon Details New S-Series AV Receiver Lineup, Prices Start at $279[teaser]Three new AV receiver models have been revealed.[/teaser] Denon has announced the latest additions to its S-Series line of Network AV receivers. The upcoming collection includes the AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579). The AVR-S530BT is a 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth. The device is rated for a maximum of 140 watts per channel and includes 4K Ultra HD, HDCP 2.2, HDR (High Dynamic Range), BT.2020, Wide Color Gamut, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, 21:9, and 3D video pass-through support. Meanwhile, the AVR-S730H is a 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Receiver with HEOS technology. The device is rated for a maximum of 165 watts per channel and includes support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio, along with Dolby Vision and HLG HDR video pass-through. Finally, the flagship AVR-S930H is a 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Receiver with HEOS tech, a max output of 185 watts per channel, and many of the same features found in the AVR-S730H. Here's a full rundown of key features for each model per Denon: AVR-S530BT Key Features 5.2ch platform 140W maximum power output per channel 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020 pass-through (3 designated HDMI inputs) Full HDCP 2.2 support (on 3 HDMI inputs) Built-in Bluetooth Compatible with the HEOS Link Auto setup with room EQ Front panel USB input Denon Bluetooth Remote App (Denon 500 Series Remote, available for iOS/Android) ECO mode On-screen Setup Assistant On-screen GUI Larger Character Display 4 Quick Select buttons and RC buttons Sleep Timer, set up to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments Standby HDMI pass-through ARC and HDMI-CEC support Quick start guide and online manual Easy to use, simple remote AVR-S730H- Additional Features 7.2ch platform 165W (maximum power output per channel) Dolby Atmos (5.1.2) and DTS:X capability 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020 and Dolby Vision Compatibility Full HDCP 2.2 support Built-in WiFi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support; built-in Bluetooth Built-in HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Audio Technology DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC and WAV support AirPlay®, Bluetooth, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect®, Pandora®™, SiriusXM, Napster, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer and more* Audyssey MultEQ setup with MIC stand included in the box / Dynamic EQ & Volume Extensive network capability Best-in-class user interface Upgraded sound design Denon 2016 AVR Remote app Android, Kindle Fire, and iOS remote apps available Simple Remote handset Smart TV connectivity AVR-S930H – Additional Features 185W maximum power output per channel Advanced Video Processing with 4k upscaling HDMI : Front 1in , Rear 7in/2 dual out Digital audio inputs : 2 Opt /1 Coax Audio: 4in, Video: CVBS 2in/1out, Component, 2in/1out The Denon AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579) are expected to start shipping in April. Source: DenonPosted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
John Lee Hancock's 'The Founder' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The film starring Michael Keaton is headed for Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'The Founder' will be available for Blu-ray on April 18. Directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), The Founder features the true story of how Ray Kroc (Keaton), a struggling salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. Writer Robert Siegel (The Wrestler) details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire. The film also stars Laura Dern as Ray Kroc's first wife Ethel, John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald and Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "The Story Behind the Story" Featurette; "Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc" Featurette; "The McDonald Brothers" Featurette; "The Production Design" Featurette; "Building McDonald's: Time Lapse Video"; Press Conference with Filmmakers and Cast. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Founder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Divorce: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The first season of the HBO series is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Divorce: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on May 9. 'Divorce' is a dark comedy that follows a suburban couple as they navigate a tumultuous and painful end to their marriage after years of growing apart. Wife and mother Frances decides to end the union after her husband Robert has an 'emotional affair' with another woman. The show breaks down the pristine facade of the nice house and upper middle income lifestyle to show what happens when the walls crumble and the fairy tale falls apart. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include exclusive audio commentaries including a bonus feature with actress and executive producer Sarah Jessica Parker, executive producer/writer Paul Simms, and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Divorce: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
