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'XX' Blu-ray Pre-orders Live[teaser]The 2017 horror anthology written and directed by women is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Magnolia is preparing 'XX' for Blu-ray on May 23. XX is a new all-female helmed horror anthology featuring four dark tales written and directed by fiercely talented women: Annie Clark (St. Vincent) rocks her directorial debut with THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; Karyn Kusama (THE INVITATION, GIRLFIGHT) exorcises HER ONLY LIVING SON; Roxanne Benjamin (SOUTHBOUND) screams DON'T FALL; and Jovanka Vuckovic (THE CAPTURED BIRD) dares to open THE BOX. Award-winning animator Sofia Carrillo (LA CASA TRISTE) wraps together four suspenseful stories of terror featuring a cast including Natalie Brown, Melanie Lynskey, Breeda Wool and Christina Kirk. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'XX' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 9, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Ingobernable,' Streaming Premiere Set for March 24[teaser]The new Mexican Original Series will start streaming later this month.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming show 'Ingobernable.' The first season will consist of fifteen episodes. Kate del Castillo (The 33, La Reina del Sur) and Erik Hayser (Las Aparicio, Los Miserables) will be portraying the President and First Lady of Mexico. 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). Check out the trailer below! 'Ingobernable' comes from creators Epigmenio Ibarra, Veronica Velasco, and Natasha Ybarra-Klor. In addition, Epigmenio Ibarra and Veronica Velasco also serve as executive producers while Natasha Ybarra-Klor is on board as lead writer and co-executive producer. The show is directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra "Pitipol" and Jose Luis Garcia Agraz. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Love' season two on March 10, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'Grace and Frankie' season three on March 24, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'The Get Down - Part II' on April 7, '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, '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 Thu Mar 9, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
Turner & Warner Bros. Prep Boomerang Cartoon Streaming Service[teaser]The upcoming SVOD platform promises to offer all your favorite cartoons in one place.[/teaser] Turner and Warner Bros. have announced plans to launch a new ad-free subscription streaming service called Boomerang. The digital platform will serve as an extension of the traditional Boomerang TV channel, offering a similar lineup of content along with some exclusive titles. Boomerang will provide access to a growing collection of cartoons from the company's animation library, including content from Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes, and MGM. Titles will be added weekly and content will include classic shows like 'Scooby-Doo,' 'Tom & Jerry,' 'The Jetsons,' and 'The Flintstones,' along with new exclusive original shows like 'Dorothy and the Wizard Of Oz' and 'Wacky Races.' Likewise, Boomerang will also be home to never before seen episodes of shows like 'New Looney Tunes' and 'Be Cool Scooby-Doo.' Here's a full rundown of service highlights per the Boomerang website: - New originals and classic shows you can't get anywhere else- Shows you loved that your kids can watch with you- New content added every week- Full seasons of Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes- Never before seen episodes of New Looney Tunes, Be Cool Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, Bunnicula and more!- More classics like the Flintstones, the Jetsons and much, much more- All our new shows, classic cartoons and movies in one exclusive place The Boomerang subscription streaming service is set to launch in the US on Web, iOS, and Android platforms this spring for $4.99 per month (with 7-day free trial) or $39.99 per year (with 30-day free trial). Support for more platforms is expected to be added later this year. Sources: Boomerang, VarietyPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Teases 'Naked' Starring Marlon Wayans & Regina Hall[teaser]The romantic comedy will hit Netflix in August.[/teaser] Netflix has released a teaser for its latest original movie, 'Naked.' The romcom stars Marlon Wayans ('White Chicks,' 'Scary Movie') and is set to premiere through Netflix on August 11. When Rob Anderson (Marlon Wayans), a charming man-child, arrives in Charleston the night before he is about to marry the woman of every man's dreams, Megan Swope (Regina Hall), he hasn't written his vows, learned the steps for the first dance, or even remembered to bring the ring. Instead of taking care of his responsibilities, Rob goes out for a night on the town with his best man (Jonathan Todd Jackson). Then something unexpected happens... Rob wakes up naked in an elevator with no idea how he got there. When the elevator doors open Rob is shocked to find that it's late in the morning and he has only one hour to get to the church or miss his own wedding. He tries desperately to get to the chapel, streaking through a city marathon, stealing clothes, avoiding capture by local police, a near death confrontation with a vicious motorcycle gang, and many other obstacles only to find himself waking up in the elevator again and again. Some unknown force has conspired to make Rob live this hour repeatedly until he finally grows up and becomes the man that his amazing fiancée deserves to marry. Check out the teaser below! The movie is directed by Michael Tiddes ('A Haunted House,' 'Fifty Shades of Black') and is written by Cory Koller, Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez. Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez ('White Chicks,' 'Marlon'), Todd Garner ('The True Memoirs of an International Assassin') and Ryan Lewis ('Chosen') are all on board as producers. In addition, Sean Robins, Michael Flynn and Paul Hanson serve as executive producers. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Love' season two on March 10, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'Grace and Frankie' season three on March 24, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'The Get Down - Part II' on April 7, '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, '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, 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 Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
John Bruno's 'Virus' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1999 action-thriller starring Jamie Lee Curtis, William Baldwin, and Donald Sutherland is bound for high-definition in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Virus' on Blu-ray on May 2. Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, True Lies) faces a new, unstoppable terror in this science fiction chiller from the producer of Aliens, Terminator 2 and Tremors. Curtis plays the navigator of a tugboat crew which loses its cargo during a hurricane. In the calm eye of the storm, they come across a Russian research ship floating dead on the water. Boarding the vessel, they initially believe it to be deserted - but they soon realize they're not alone. First, they discover a terrified survivor (Joanna Pacula, Tombstone), and then they find that the ship has been taken over by a ruthless alien intelligence. Now, the small band must fight for their lives against a force that has come to claim Earth for its own, and creates bio-mechanical monstrosities with one goal: eliminating the virus called humans. Donald Sutherland (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) and William Baldwin (Backdraft) also star in a film featuring horrific special effects by the artist behind the Jurassic Park films, Species and Starship Troopers. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Eye Of The Storm – An Interview With Director John Bruno; NEW Science & Fiction – An Interview With Writer Dennis Feldman; NEW Into The Woods – An Interview With Actor Marshall Bell; NEW Men, Monsters And Machines: The Special Effects Of VIRUS Featuring Interviews With Robotics Effects Designers Steve Johnson And Eric Allard, Special Makeup Effects Artist Joel Harlow And Special Makeup Effects Supervisor: Second Unit Vincent J. Guastini; NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Bruno And Writer Dennis Feldman; Audio Commentary With Director John Bruno And Actor Marshall Bell; Vintage featurette – Virus: Ghost In The Machine; Vintage Featurette – Interviews With Cast And Crew; Deleted Scenes; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Virus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Park Chan-wook's 'The Handmaiden' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2016 film will be available on home video at the end of the month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'The Handmaiden' for Blu-ray on March 28. From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, and Stoker, comes a ravishing new crime drama. Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of two women - a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance. Inspired by the novel Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with Park Chan-wook's singular vision to create an unforgettable viewing experience. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. You can find the latest specs for 'The Handmaiden' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest's Must Own 3-D Classics on Blu-rayAs CES 2017 saw the first year without any new 3-D television sets in development, one may fear that the 3-D Blu-ray format is going the way of the dinosaurs. Many of us took the 3-D plunge and purchased top of the line sets in order to appreciate the eye-popping effects in the comfort of our own home. For the time being, it would appear that 3-D televisions are being phased out, but the good news is that there is plenty of great content out there for fans who love their entertainment in three dimensions. [teaser]The new big blockbusters all have terrific 3-D releases, but it's important to take a look back at the films that got the 3-D ball rolling.[/teaser] Here is our list of the classic 3-D Blu-rays every collector should have in their home: 3-D Rarities Most people think that 3-D has been around only since the 1950s, but it dates back much further. The first 3-D stereographic footage and exhibition date back all the way to 1915! Amazingly enough, a lot of this footage survives today and the great folks at 3-D Film Archive (You're going to hear a lot about these guys in this article) and Flicker Alley have pulled together a collection of short films shot between 1922 and the 1950s. While some of these shorts are in understandably rough shape, the 3-D effect is impressive, to say the least. Not only is '3-D Rarities' a wonderful exhibition of short films in 3-D, it's also an important history lesson in filmmaking! Where else are you going to see Charlie Chaplin's Tramp (in this case an impersonator) toss a pie in your face in 3-D? House of Wax (1953) 'Bwana Devil' may have been the film to whet audiences' appetites for 3-D movies, but it was this Vincent Price horror classic directed by André De Toth that got the craze rolling in 1953. The film is a study in mood and atmosphere and helped propel Price to leading man status for horror pictures for generations. Terror and thrills leap out of your screen with numerous sight gags that create a terrific 3-D illusion as Price's Professor Jarrod gets revenge on those who wronged him by turning them into wax sculptures in his twisted museum of the macabre. The Blu-ray is terrific with exceptional video and audio. A true 3-D fan's delight that must be a part of your collection. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Another horror classic comes roaring back to life in 3-D! This 1954 monster movie classic directed by the late great Jack Arnold and starring Richard Carlson and Julie Adams features the titular Gillman slaying unsuspecting trespassers in depth of the Amazon. Above water and below, this is a beautiful restoration effort for a black and white monster picture. The first time that fossilized hand protrudes from the screen, you'll want to reach out and try to shake hands! The sequel 'Revenge of the Creature,' has as of yet to be released on 3-D. Fingers crossed we get to see Jon Agar swim around with the Gillman at Sea World in 3-D very soon! Kiss Me Kate (1953) Believe it or not but not every single 3-D film released during the 50s heyday of 3-D was a monster movie or featured a murderous Vincent Price! George Sidney's adaptation Cole Porter's musical broadway show 'Kiss Me Kate' proved to be a perfectly entertaining and musical wonder to behold in three dimensions! Delightfully entertaining and full of numerous out-of-the-screen moments make this an absolute must-own 3-D song and dance wonder. You may think you've seen 'Kiss Me Kate,' but you haven't enjoyed the full effect of the film until you've seen it as it was meant to be seen. Now pull out those glasses and give this colorfully infectious flick a whirl! It Came From Outer Space (1953) Granted, not every single 3-D film produced in the 1950s heyday were science fiction and horror films, but a bunch of them were! Jack Arnold's 'It Came From Outer Space' was one of the best in the group. Not simply a piece of sci-fi B-movie schlock, 'It Came From Outer Space' is a thoughtful contemplation about humanity - while working in some 3-D thrills and chills. Featuring an out of this world restoration by the 3-D Film Archive, the picture and audio quality make for a picture-perfect 3-D experience. Do not pass this one up! The Mad Magician (1954) Made a quick year after the break-out hit 'House of Wax,' Vincent Price stars in this pseudo-remake about a wronged magician who dispatches his enemies with his deadly illusions. The plot may be a bit familiar, but this is the film that cemented Vincent Price as the go-to source for horror thrills and chills. Director John Brahm makes smart use of 3-D through inventive camera angles and some impressive tricks to give this black and white thriller a little extra edge. This 3-D Blu-ray delivers all the goods and includes the two hilarious 3-D 3 Stooges shorts 'Pardon My Backfire' and 'Spooks!' making it a terrific three-dimensional package! Jaws 3-D (1983) The 1950s may have been known for the 3-D craze, but the format never really went away. By the time the 1980s came around, 3-D was in full swing again and 'Jaws 3-D' was front and center. Unrelated to any of the previous sequels, fans were treated to the titular toothy shark terrorizing Sea World (sound familiar?). While this plot shares more than a few similarities to 'Return of the Creature,' the 3-D schlocky images of a shark floating towards the screen or a severed arm is a hilarious delight. Fully restored in 3-D, this Blu-ray is the only way to experience the terror! GOG (1954) A smart and crafty thriller, 'GOG' takes a stab at man's technological advancements where the creations designed to save us could well be our end. Not only is 'GOG' a well-made little science fiction yarn, it sports some impressive 3-D visuals courtesy of the multi-armed robotic monstrosity Magog. This is perhaps one of the finest vintage 3-D restorations to make its way onto 3-D Blu-ray. 3-D Film Archive did an incredible job restoring this film giving it a new life with bright bold colors and and incredible use of the 3-D effects. World War II in 3-D This History Channel documentary may not be a thriller or a romantic musical, but what it does do is showcase the importance of 3-D photography during World War II. From Nazi propaganda films to Allied forces invasion preparations, this Blu-ray features some incredible 3-D moments and proves to be an impressive educational experience! Dial M for Murder (1954) One of Hitchcock's finest thrillers also manages to make a splash in 3-D. Unfortunately, the restoration effort for this presentation isn't quite as good as one would hope - but when those scissors come out, you'll be happy to have those glasses on! Again, it's not ideal, but considering the age of the film and the fact that this was an early release on the format - this is still a worthwhile addition to the collection! 3-D may not be for everyone, but for enthusiasts, it provides a unique and infectious viewing experience. Thankfully there are plenty of great classic 3-D films out there with more on the way. With so many great titles out there, it's hard to keep a list like this to only ten, but these flicks are a great starting point for building an impressive collection of classic 3-D movies on Blu-ray.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Details May 2017 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of May releases.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Brain Damage,' 'Cops vs Thugs,' 'Evil Ed,' and 'The Climber' for Blu-ray throughout the month of May. 'Brain Damage' (May 9) - IT'S A HEADACHE FROM HELL! From Frank Henenlotter, the man behind such cult horror favourites as Basket Case and Frankenhooker, comes Brain Damage the ultimate head-trip, now finally on Blu-ray! Meet Elmer. He s your local, friendly parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in his hosts. But these LSD-like trips come with a hefty price tag. When young Brian comes under Elmer s addictive spell, it s not long before he finds himself scouring the city streets in search of his parasite s preferred food source brains! Featuring late TV horror host John Zacherley as the voice of Elmer, Brain Damage boasts some of the most astonishing bad taste gore-gags ever realized, including the notorious brain-pulling sequence and another that let's just say ends with a distinctly unconventional climax. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English PCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentary by writer-director Frank Henenlotter- Brand new interviews with cast and crew- Q&A with Henenlotter recorded at the 2016 Offscreen Film Festival- Theatrical Trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck- PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!- Limited edition O-card with exclusive artwork (FIRST PRESSING ONLY!)- Collector's Booklet with new writing on the film by Michael Gingold (FIRST PRESSING ONLY!) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'The Climber' (May 16) - After shooting cult favourites Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula in Europe, Joe Dallesandro spent much of the seventies making movies on the continent. In France he worked with auteurs like Louis Malle and Walerian Borowczyk, and in Italy he starred in all manner of genre fare from poliziotteschi (Savage Three, Season for Assassins) to nunsploitation (Killer Nun). The Climber follows in the tradition of gangster classics such as The Public Enemy and Scarface as it charts the rise and inevitable fall of small-time smuggler Aldo (Dallesandro). Beaten and abandoned by the local gang boss after he tries to skim off some profits for himself, Aldo forms his own group of misfits in order to exact revenge... Written and directed by Pasquale Squitieri (Gang War in Naples, I Am the Law), The Climber is a prime example of Italian crime cinema a high-octane action-thriller full of brawls, fistfights, shootouts and explosions! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an Italian PCM mono and alternative English soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Little Joe s Adventures in Europe, a brand-new interview with Joe Dallesandro on his numerous European film appearances during the 1970s and early 1980s- Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring new writing on the film by Roberto Curti, author of Italian Crime Filmography, 1968-1980 Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Cops vs Thugs' (May 23) - Considered by many to be director Kinji Fukasaku's greatest single-film achievement in the yakuza genre, Cops vs Thugs was made at the height of popularity of Toei Studios' jitsuroku boom: realistic, modern crime movies based on true stories taken from contemporary headlines. Returning to the screen after completing their Battles Without Honor and Humanity series together, Fukasaku joined forces once again with screenwriter Kazuo Kasahara, composer Toshiaki Tsushima and star Bunta Sugawara to create one of the crowning achievements of his career, and a hard-boiled classic which is still ranked as one of the best Japanese films of the 1970's. It's 1963 in the southern Japanese city of Kurashima, and tough-as-nails detective Kuno (Sugawara) oversees a detente between the warring Kawade and Ohara gangs. Best friends with Ohara lieutenant Hirotani (Hiroki Matsukata), he understands that there are no clear lines in the underworld, and that everything is colored a different shade of gray. But when random violence interrupts the peace and an ambitious, by-the-books lieutenant (Tatsuo Umemiya) comes to town, Kuno's fragile alliance begins to crumble. Greedy bosses and politicians alike seize the opportunity to wipe out their enemies, and Kuno faces the painful choice of pledging allegiance to his badge and keeping a promise to his brother. Echoing the great crime films of Sidney Lumet and Jean-Pierre Melville, in Fukasaku's world, there's no honor among thieves or lawmen alike, and the only thing that matters is personal honor and duty among friends. Kasahara's shattering screenplay and Fukasaku's dynamic direction support an all-star, ensemble cast to create one of the most exciting, and deeply moving films about cops and criminals ever made. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film scholar Tom Mes- New video interview with film scholar & Fukasaku biographer Sadao Yamane- Sympathy for the Underdog, a new visual essay on Fukasaku's career by Marc Walkow- Trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ian MacEwan- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Patrick Macias, Marc Walkow and a newly-translated essay by screenwriter Kazuo Kasahara Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Evil Ed' (May 30) - WHEN HIS MIND BLOWS, ANYTHING GOES! A blood-soaked love letter to the splatter films of the 80s, video rental favourite Evil Ed returns in a brand-new Special EDition featuring an extended cut of the feature and hours of stomach-churning bonus features! Mild-mannered film technician Edward enjoys his job. That is, until he finds himself transferred from his regular post to the Splatter and Gore department , where he s forced to edit hours upon hours of grisly video nasty footage. Traumatized by the onscreen violence, Ed starts to lose his grip on reality with ghastly (and bloody) consequences... Owing a debt to films such as The Evil Dead, Re-animator and the early splatter classics of Peter Jackson, Evil Ed is a veritable smorgasbord of flying limbs, exploding heads, busty babes and creepy creatures! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Original Stereo and 5.1 Audio Options, and supplements will include: - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys- Collector's booklet with new writing on the film by critic James Oliver- Keep Em Heads Rollin making-of documentary- Reconstructing Edward featurette on the creation of the Special EDition cut- Deleted scenes- Bloopers- Teasers and Trailers- Still Gallery- Lost in Brainland never-before-seen extended 3 hour version of the making-of documentary- PLUS OTHER SURPRISES!!! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout May.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Sonos Reveals PLAYBASE Sound Stand Speaker, Price Set for $699[teaser]The company's latest audio device has been detailed.[/teaser] Sonos has announced the upcoming launch of its newest home audio product, the PLAYBASE. The thin speaker is designed to sit under a customer's TV, offering home theater sound and music streaming. "When we think about what product we’ll invent next, we think first about the home, and the role each of our products play in the home. What we realized is that PLAYBAR only met the need of the small percentage of homes where people mount their televisions on the wall," said Sonos CEO, Patrick Spence. "We saw a tremendous opportunity to deliver great sound in great style for the majority of homes where the TV sits on a piece of furniture. It was a huge challenge where we pushed the boundaries of design, acoustics, materials, wireless and software, and we can’t wait for people to bring it home." The PLAYBASE can support TVs up to 77 pounds, measures just 58 mm in height, and features 10 custom-designed drivers with dedicated amplifiers, including six mid-range, three tweeters, and one woofer. The device can connect to home theater displays through an optical cable. Likewise, the speaker can expand to other rooms by connecting wirelessly to a user's Sonos home sound system, providing robust music streaming support with access to more than 80 music services. "We have built a product that can not only handle the complexities of home theater – delivering open and natural sound, clear dialogue, and immersive bass that fills the room – but also fits perfectly in any home environment,” said Giles Martin, Sound Experience Leader at Sonos. The Sonos PLAYBASE ($699) will start shipping on April 4. Pre-orders are now available exclusively for current Sonos owners. Source: SonosPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
BBC Worldwide & ITV Launch BritBox Streaming Service for $7 per Month[teaser]The British streaming platform is now available in the US.[/teaser] BBC Worldwide & ITV have announced the launch of their BritBox SVOD service in the US market. The platform includes an extensive digital catalogue of British Content through an ad-free subscription plan. "BBC and ITV are known for a vast array of diverse and award-winning programming that fans in the U.S. love and want to watch," said Soumya Sriraman, President, BritBox. "Those fans now have a one-of-a-kind SVOD service option that offers a single point of access to an extensive collection of outstanding British programming to discover and enjoy." BritBox includes streaming access to several drama premieres never-before-seen in the US, including 'New Blood,' 'Tutankhamun,' 'The Moonstone,' and 'In The Dark,' along with season premieres of drama favorites like 'Cold Feet' and 'Silent Witness.' In addition, the platform's "Now" category features a collection of soaps and shows that will be available as soon as 24 hours after their UK broadcast, including titles like 'Eastenders,' 'Emmerdale,' and 'Holby City.' Likewise, the service also offers a library of British classics like 'Brideshead Revisited,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Upstairs Downstairs,' 'State of Play,' 'Inspector Morse,' 'Rosemary and Thyme,' 'Keeping Up Appearances,' 'Fawlty Towers' and more. Finally, BritBox includes curated playlists of content as well, including "Best of British Comedy," "Iconic Detectives," "Literary Adaptations," and "Very British Beginnings" -- which spotlights actors such as Daniel Craig and Emily Blunt early in their careers. BritBox is now available in the US for $6.99 per month through the web, AppleTV, iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile phones and tablets. Support for Roku and Chromecast will be added soon as well. New users can also receive an introductory free trial. Source: PR NewswirePosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by:
