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Adam Rifkin's 'Psycho Cop Returns' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The 1993 horror/thriller will arrest Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Psycho Cop Returns' for Blu-ray on April 25. Adam Rifkin's jaw dropping PSYCHO COP RETURNS on Blu-ray, newly restored and uncut, featuring every lovingly photographed killing and stripping sequence the way they were meant to be seen. Plus, an all new nearly 45 minute long making of documentary, and more! The region-free Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack will feature the film newly scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm vault elements and supplements include: Audio Commentary track with Director Adam Rifkin; "Habeas Corpus" - a 43 minute documentary on the making of PSYCHO COP RETURNS, featuring brand new interviews with: Adam Rifkin (Director), Robert R. Shafer (Lead Actor), Dan Povenmire (Screenwriter), Peter Schink (Editor), Miles Dougal (Co-Star), Rod Sweitzer (Co-Star), Nick Vallelonga (Co-Star), Barbara Niven (Co-Star) and Melanie Good (Co-Star); "The Victims of Vickers" - featurette with SFX Artist Mike Tristano; Cover artwork by Chris Garofalo; Reversible cover artwork; and a limited edition (1,666) metallic o-card available only at VinegarSyndrome.com! You can find the latest specs for 'Psycho Cop Returns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for '13 Reasons Why,' Streaming Premiere Set for March 31[teaser]The new streaming series will premiere on Netflix later this month.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Netflix has released a full trailer for its upcoming original series, '13 Reasons Why.' The show is set to premiere on March 31 and comes from executive producers Tom McCarthy, Brian Yorkey, Selena Gomez, Joy Gorman, and Kristel Laiblin. Based on the best-selling books by Jay Asher, the Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons Why follows Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Will Clay be one of them? Check out the official trailer below! 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, '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 05:30 AM PST by: -
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Tidal Force Announces Premium Certified HDMI Cables & Planar Magnetic Headphones[teaser]The products mark the company's entry into the high performance audio/video market.[/teaser] Tidal Force has announced two new products for the AV market. The lineup includes premium certified HDMI cables and High-Fidelity Planar Magnetic Headphones. The HDMI cables have been tested to ensure support for the full 18Gbps bandwidth from the HDMI 2.0b specification. Likewise, the cables carry the Premium HDMI Cable Certification Label, designating reliable performance for 4k Ultra HD signals up to 2160p @ 50/60 Hz and advanced features such as higher frame rates, cinema wide 21:9 aspect ratio, HDR, expanded color spaces including BT.2020 colorimetry, 4:4:4 chroma sampling, CEC extensions, up to 32 channels of audio and 1536 kHz audio sampling frequency. Here's a rundown of additional key features per the press release: - 24K Gold-plated connectors & higher thickness of gold-plated contact pins create precise contact for low signal loss. - Tidal Force Super Shield-Assembly of the metal top and bottom shield act as a highly effective EMI shield from wireless sources and offers excellent structural integrity. - High Quality Cable-Twisted-pair construction reduces cross talk with impendence matched. Triple-layer shielding provides superior isolation. (Protective PVC Jacket, Copper Braid Shield, 95% Aluminized Mylar foil.) - Diameter 6.9mm - Aluminum End caps Beyond cables, the company is also launching its new Wave 5 open-backed headphones with planar magnetic drivers. The magnetic drivers are like a crossbreed between dynamic diaphragms and electrostatic drivers, offering high-end sound. Here's a rundown of key specs per the press release: - Style: Open back - Transducer type: Planar magnetic - Magnet type: Neodymium - Driver Size: 56 mm - Maximum SPL: 100dB/1mW at 1 kHz - Frequency response: 16~50 kHz - Total harmonic distortion: Less than 1% at 1mW，1kHz - Impedance: 42Ω ±10% at 1kHz - Weight: 480g Tidal Force Wave 5 headphones are expected to launch in April for a suggested retail price of $299.99. Meanwhile, the Tidal Force Premium Certified HDMI cables are available now in 1, 2 and 3 meter sizes for $14.99, $19.99, and $29.99. Source: Tidal ForcePosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Rusty Cundieff's 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1995 horror anthology starring Clarence Williams III is headed for Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on April 18. Welcome to the 'hood of horrors! It's a place where your worst fears can come to life. A place where it's hard to tell nightmares from reality. A place where you will discover Tales From The Hood. Stack, Ball and Bulldog arrive at a local funeral parlor to retrieve a lost drug stash held by the mortician Mr. Simms (Clarence Williams III). But Mr. Simms has plans for the boys. He leads them on a tour of his establishment, introducing them to his corpses. Even the dead have tales to tell and Mr. Simms is willing to tell them all. And you better listen – because when you're in the 'hood, even everyday life can lead to extraordinary terror. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Welcome To Hell: The Making Of TALES FROM THE HOOD – Featuring Interviews With Director/Writer Rusty Cundieff, Producer/Writer Darin Scott, Actors Corbin Bernsen, Wings Hauser, Anthony Griffith, Special Effects Supervisor Kenneth Hall, And Doll Effects Supervisors Charles Chiodo And Edward Chiodo (56 minutes); Audio Commentary With Director/Writer Rusty Cundieff; Vintage Featurette; Original Theatrical Trailer; Original TV Spots; and Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Jason Isaacs and Mary Wiseman Join Cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery'[teaser]The upcoming streaming series has cast its Captain.[/teaser] CBS has announced the addition of Jason Isaacs and Mary Wiseman to the cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery.' The actors 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, and Sam Vartholomeos. Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered with STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The series will feature a new ship, new characters, and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. 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. Here's a rundown of the new characters per CBS: Jason Isaacs will star as "Captain Lorca," Captain of the Starship Discovery. Isaacs' current and upcoming credits include "The OA" on Netflix and Weinstein Company's "Hotel Mumbai."Mary Wiseman will star as "Tilly," a Starfleet Academy Cadet in her final year of study, assigned to the Starship Discovery. Wiseman, a recent graduate of Juilliard, can also be seen in "Baskets" on FX. 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. Sources: CBSPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
Kino Readies Five Bob Hope Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Five Bob Hope flicks are heading to Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Road to Bali,' 'Son of Paleface,' 'The Lemon Drop Kid,' 'Road to Rio,' and 'My Favorite Brunette' for Blu-ray in summer 2017. 'Road to Bali' - Hope and Crosby have to flee Melbourne in order to avoid two marriage proposals, and find themselves in Bali, where they find themselves vying for the attention of the Princess and are targeted by thieves. 'Son of Paleface' - Junior Potter returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found. "Mike" is the luscious head of a gang of thieves, and Roy Barton is the federal marshal hot on her trail.'The Lemon Drop Kid' - Bob Hope stars as Sidney Melbourne (a/k/a "The Lemon Drop Kid"), a con man who offers a friendly "sure thing" horse tip to the girlfriend of mobster Moose Moran.'Road to Rio' - Two inept vaudevillians (Bing Crosby, Bob Hope) stow away on a Brazilian-bound ocean liner and foil a plot by a sinister hypnotist to marry off her niece to a greedy fortune hunter.'My Favorite Brunette' - A baby photographer plays private eye to help a woman find her uncle, kidnapped by a master criminal. Specs, supplements, and suggested list prices 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're indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Motor Trend OnDemand Expands Support to Google Chromecast[teaser]The automotive SVOD/OTT service is now available through Google's streaming dongle. [/teaser] TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced the expansion of its Motor Trend OnDemand stand-alone automotive streaming service to the Chromecast. The service offers over 2,000 hours of original and live content, real-time racing events, and Formula 1 and IndyCar archives. "With our Chromecast launch, subscribers now have another way to watch their favorite Motor Trend OnDemand content with friends and family from the comfort of their living rooms," says TEN CEO Scott Dickey. "This launch reflects TEN's 11th platform launch for Motor Trend OnDemand and our continued dedication to providing auto enthusiasts the ability to view premier automotive content anywhere they want." With Motor Sport OnDemand through Chromecast, users can now stream the platform's content from a phone, tablet, or desktop directly to any TV that has an HDMI port. The service provides access to live streaming, archive material, original content, and a schedule of racing events. Available real-time motorsport racing and enthusiast events include Pirelli World Challenge, Blancpain GT Series, DTM, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and Goodwood Festival of Speed. Likewise, Motor Trend OnDemand provides exclusive first-look access, bonus episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage from its popular lineup of original programming like 'Roadkill,' 'Head 2 Head,' 'Dirt Every Day,' 'Ignition,' 'Hot Rod Garage,' and more. In addition to Chromecast, Motor Trend OnDemand is also available through Xbox One, Xbox 360, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, and Android devices, as well as the web. Likewise, the service is available as an add-on subscription for Amazon Prime subscribers. New members can sign up for a free 30-day trial now. Source: Motor Trend OnDemandPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
Sony Adds New Multi-view Feature for PlayStation Vue Streaming Service[teaser]Users can now watch three live channels at once.[/teaser] Sony has announced the launch of a new multi-view option for its PlayStation Vue cloud-based TV platform. The new feature allows PS4 uses to watch up to three live channels all on one screen. With multi-view, PlayStation Vue subscribers can now watch multiple live channels simultaneously, including multiple news broadcasts and sports games -- just in time for March Madness. To enable multi-view, PlayStation Vue customers using a PS4 simply need to press and hold X on any live TV program from the Guide or Live TV row on the home screen. This will open up the multi-view selection screen, allowing users to choose between setting up two or three multi-view screens. From there, customers can select any other live programing and start viewing multiple programs at once. The program playing in the main screen in multi-view will include audio. And beyond multi-view, Sony is also planning to add even more new features to PlayStation Vue, including upcoming support for real-time sports scores. The PlayStation Vue service offers 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. Multi-view is now available for PlayStation Vue customers using the PS4. PlayStation Vue is also available through the Apple TV, Android TV, Roku devices, Chromecast, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, iPad, and iPhone. New customers can sign up for a seven-day free trial option through the PlayStation Vue website. Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
William Byron Hillman's 'Double Exposure' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1983 erotic thriller is getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is working on 'Double Exposure' for Blu-ray on April 25. William Hillman's one of a kind hybrid of 'erotic thriller' and slasher, DOUBLE EXPOSURE, is also coming to Blu, freshly restored off its original negative and featuring all new extras, featuring Hillman, DP Michael Stringer, and script supervisor Sally Stinger. The region-free Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature the film newly scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm original camera negative; Audio Commentary track with Director William Byron Hillman; "Exposing Double Exposure" Interview with Cinematographer R. Michael Stringer; "Staying on Task" Interview with Script Supervisor Sally Stringer; Isolated score by Composer Jack Goga; Original theatrical trailer; Promotional still gallery; Reversible cover artwork by Derek Gabryszak; and a limited edition (1,000) o-card available only at VinegarSyndrome.com! You can find the latest specs for 'Double Exposure' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Orders 'Pete the Cat' and 'Costume Quest'[teaser]Two new original kids series have been greenlit.[/teaser] Amazon has announced the latest additions to its Prime Video lineup of children's shows. The upcoming series includes 'Pete the Cat,' based on the award-winning book series, and 'Costume Quest,' based on the popular video games. "The creative talent behind Pete the Cat and Costume Quest have a sensibility and pedigree that will resonate well with our customers," said Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming at Amazon Studios. "We are thrilled to be working with such innovative and visionary thinkers in the business." Based on the award-winning book series by illustrator/creator and consulting producer James Dean, Pete the Cat is an animated kids series that has been ordered straight-to-series for 14 episodes. The show follows Pete the Cat, the coolest cat ever and his groovy guide to life—from rockin’ out with his guitar to riding a skateboard. The series is a co-production with Alcon Television Group and will be developed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (Phineas and Ferb) and Appian Way production company. Harper Collins has published more than 34 Pete the Cat books, which have been translated into 13 languages and received 18 literacy awards, including the Theodore Geisel Seuss Award. Slated to voice as Pete’s parents are musical luminaries Elvis Costello and Diana Krall. Marsh is slated to executive produce along with Alcon’s Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, and Laura Lancaster, as well as Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson. Alcon’s Ben Roberts is slated to produce, with Appian Way’s Nathaniel Posey slated to co-produce. Based on the smash video game series by Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts, Broken Age) and the world originally created by Tasha Sounart, Costume Quest is a funny and mysterious animated series aimed at six to 11-year-olds. The show stars four kids facing off against the dark forces lurking in the shadows of their sleepy town of Auburn Pines. To overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, they must learn to unlock and master the magical powers of supernormal costumes—with each costume comes a new set of transformations and powers. The series is executive produced by Will McRobb (The Adventures of Pete & Pete) who also serves as story editor, as well as Frederator Studios’ Fred Seibert (The Fairly OddParents), Kevin Kolde (Adventure Time) and Eric Homan (Adventure Time). Costume Quest is produced at Frederator Studios, a WOW! Unlimited Media company. Exact release dates have not been announced yet, but both shows are expected to debut through Prime Video next year. 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. Source: AmazonPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by:
