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Dolby's Behind The Magic Oscars Filmmaker Panel[UPDATED 2/26/17]: We added links to the videos from the event you can watch below! There's no better way to understand how our favorite films were created than to listen to the artisans who helped put them together. [teaser]With the 89th Academy Awards quickly approaching, our friends at Dolby have invited the filmmakers behind this year's Oscar-nominated productions to its Dolby Cinema Hollywood Laboratory to chat about their craft.[/teaser]The best part? You can watch is LIVE and for free on the Dolby Cinema Facebook page. WHENWednesday, February 22, 2017 @ 10am PSTWHEREFacebook.com/DolbyCinemaWHOAcademy Award-nominated filmmakers & (possibly) YOU! [updated] The 22nd has already passed, of course, so Dolby sent us the links to watch the videos recorded earlier this week. Watch video! // 'Arrival' VFX Supervisor, Louis Morin Watch video! // 'Moonlight' Director of Photography, James Laxton Watch video! // 'La La Land' Director of Photography, Linus Sandgren Watch video! // 'Hacksaw Ridge' Sound Designer, Robert Mackenzie Watch video! // 'Lion' Screenwriter, Luke Davies Click the above links to enjoy an in-depth chat about how theses filmmakers craft the scenes and shots and sounds of this year's Oscar crop. If you love watching Behind The Scenes featurettes and listening to audio commentaries, you don't want to miss this.Posted Sun Feb 26, 2017 at 01:15 PM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals April 14 Premiere Date for New 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'[teaser]The cult favorite show is returning for new episodes in April.[/teaser] Netflix has announced a premiere date for its upcoming reboot of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000.' The show will be 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. 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 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, '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, '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, '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: Netflix (Twitter)Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
Sling TV Announces Multi-Extra Discount Pricing for Add-On Channel Packages[teaser]Customers who sign up for multiple Sling TV Extras can now save on their monthly bill.[/teaser] Sling TV has announced the launch of its new "4 Extras Deal." As part of the promotion, subscribers can now sign up for a bundle with the Kids Extra, Lifestyle Plus Extra, Comedy Plus Extra, and News Extra packages all for just $10 per month (previously the four together cost $20 per month). 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. Likewise, customers can now add the Kids Extra, Lifestyle Plus Extra, Comedy Plus Extra, and News Extra packages all together for an additional $10 per month, offering cheaper pricing compared to DirecTV Now for a similar channel selection. Here's a rundown of the content included with each Extra: • Kids Extra brings you Boomerang, a collection of kid-friendly on-demand content with Sling Kids and more• Lifestyle Plus Extra provides the Hallmark Channel, VH1, the Cooking Channel and others• Comedy Plus Extra keeps it light with channels like Spike, MTV and GSN• News Extra brings you news from around the world, including HLN In addition to new customers who sign up for the "4 Extras Deal," current customers who already subscribe to Kids Extra, Lifestyle Plus Extra, Comedy Plus Extra, and News Extra will automatically see the multi-Extra discount applied to their next bill. Source: Sling TVPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both action films will be available in 4K this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' for UHD Blu-ray on May 2. 'The Expendables' - Stoic soldier of fortune Barney Ross and his unstoppable team of mercenaries are hired to take out a tyrannical South American dictator, but they soon find themselves facing off against a former CIA operative gone rogue. The UHD/Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Comic-Con 2010 Panel; "Inferno: The Making of The Expendables" Featurette; "From the Ashes: Post Production" Documentary; Gag Reel; Deleted Scene; Audio Commentary with Director Sylvester Stallone; and Marketing Archive (Blu-ray™ Only). 'The Expendables 2' - Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. The UHD/Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: "Gods of War: Assembling Earth's Mightiest Antiheroes" Featurette; "Big Guns, Bigger Heroes: The 1980s and the Rise of the Action Film" Featurette; "On the Assault: The Real-Life Weaponry of The Expendables 2" Featurette; "Guns for Hire: The Real Expendables" Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Audio Commentary with Director Simon West. You can find the latest specs for 'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 2.Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Passengers' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The science fiction thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt will hit both formats next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will release 'Passengers' on Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray on March 14. Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence (Best Actress, Silver Linings Playbook, 2012) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) are among the 5,000 passengers who decided to board the Avalon spaceship for a 120-year journey that offers them the opportunity to wake up in a new century, on a new planet. The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination. As they try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they discover that the ship itself is in grave danger. With the lives of 5,000 sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all. Special features include three featurettes, plus "Outtakes from the Set." In "Casting the Passengers," the cast and filmmakers provide insight into the joys and challenges of populating a ship built for thousands, with four key players. Guy Hendrix Dyas, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Production Design for this film, takes audiences through the impressive sets constructed to represent The Avalon in "Creating The Avalon;" while fans step onto the set for an unforgettable visit in "On Set with Chris Pratt." The Blu-ray release of Passengers include additional exclusive material, including deleted scenes and the featurette "Space on Screen: The Visual Effects of Passengers," a deep dive on the effects used in the zero gravity pool scene. The Blu-ray also offers a first look at the Passengers Awakening Virtual Reality Experience. You can find the latest specs for 'Passengers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-ray Order the UHD Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Christopher Smith's 'Detour' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2017 thriller is planned for a Blu-ray release in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Detour' for Blu-ray on April 25. Harper (Tye Sheridan), a seemingly naive law student, obsesses over the idea that his shifty stepfather was involved in the devastating car crash that left his mother hospitalized and comatose. He drowns his suspicions in whiskey until he finds himself suddenly engrossed in conversation with volatile grifter Johnny (Emory Cohen) and his stripper companion, Cherry (Bel Powley). As daylight breaks and the haziness of promises made becomes clearer, how will Harper handle the repercussions (not to mention the violent duo—on his doorstep)? No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Detour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Hulu Snags Subscription Streaming Rights to STARZ Original series 'Black Sails'[teaser]The high seas drama is sailing toward Hulu.[/teaser] Hulu and Lionsgate have announced a new deal granting Hulu the subscription streaming rights to the STARZ Original series, 'Black Sails.' As part of the agreement, all past seasons of the show are now available to stream through Hulu. Likewise, Hulu will also add the series' current fourth and final season when it becomes available. Black Sails takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, Treasure Island, and follows the most feared pirate of the day, Captain Flint (Toby Stephens). The 10-episode fourth season of the historical pirate drama – currently airing on STARZ now - brings fans to the heroic conclusion of the series, and finds the pirates at war in the West Indies. The shores of New Providence Island have never been bloodier, but the closer civilization comes to defeat, the more desperately, and destructively, it will fight back. The show's cast also includes Hannah New ('El Tiempo Entre Costuras,' 'Maleficent'), Luke Arnold ('INXS: The Michael Hutchence Story,' 'Winners & Losers'), Jessica Parker Kennedy ('The Secret Circle,' '90210,' 'Colony'), Tom Hopper ('Merlin,' 'Game of Thrones'), Ray Stevenson ('Rome,' 'Insurgent,' 'Divergent') and Luke Roberts ('Wolf Hall', 'Game of Thrones,' 'Ransom'). Other upcoming Hulu series include the first season of 'National Treasure' on March 1, '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. Source: HuluPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
Netflix Preps 'The Get Down - Part II' for April 7 Premiere[teaser]The 'Moulin Rouge!' director's streaming show is returning to Netflix with new episodes.[/teaser] Netflix has announced an April 7 premiere date for 'The Get Down - Part II.' The show comes from Baz Luhrmann -- the director behind 'Romeo + Juliet,' 'Moulin Rouge!,' and 'The Great Gatsby.' Part I of the series, consisting of the show's first six episodes, previously debuted on August 12, 2016. 'The Get Down' focuses on 1970s New York City – broken down and beaten up, violent, cash strapped -- dying. Consigned to rubble, a rag-tag crew of South Bronx teenagers are nothings and nobodies with no one to shelter them – except each other, armed only with verbal games, improvised dance steps, some magic markers and spray cans. From Bronx tenements, to the SoHo art scene; from CBGBs to Studio 54 and even the glass towers of the just-built World Trade Center, 'The Get Down' is a mythic saga of how New York at the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to hip-hop, punk and disco -- told through the lives and music of the South Bronx kids who changed the city, and the world...forever. Check out the date announcement teaser below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, '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, '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, '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 Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 08:45 AM PST by: -
'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The double feature starring Christopher Lee is coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Blue Underground is preparing 'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' for Blu-ray later this year. '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. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. 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 PENDING.Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'XX' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2017 horror anthology written and directed by women is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'XX' for Blu-ray on May 23. Watch four deadly tales directed by four killer women -- Karyn Kusama (Jenifer's Body), Roxanne Benjamin (V/H/S, Southbound), Annie Clark (St. Vincent) and Jovanka Vuckovic -- in this horror anthology. 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.Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by:
