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Amazon Readies 'Hand of God' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for March 10[teaser]The Amazon original series will return with new episodes in March.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a March 10 premiere date for the second and final season of 'Hand of God.' All ten season two episodes will be available to stream through Prime Video on March 10. "We are excited to give Prime members the answers to the mysteries of Hand of God season one," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama, Amazon Studios. "We are hopeful that this final chapter will be a satisfying one for fans of the series." Created and written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), Hand of God returns with Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), starring as Judge Pernell Harris. The hard-living, law-bending king of San Vicente, "Judge Maximum" has finally hit bottom as he faces trial for the murder of a cop. While his visions and the ghost of his son will slowly lead Pernell through a conspiracy that is bigger than he could have imagined, they will threaten his relationship with his wife and everything he holds dear. This season, Judge Maximum must fight on two fronts—to restore his sanity and gain his freedom. All ten episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream through Prime Video. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'Patriot' on February 24 and 'Annedroids' season four on March 4. Likewise, the company recently announced new season renewals for 'Mozart in the Jungle,' 'Red Oaks,' 'Sneaky Pete,' and 'The Man in the High Castle.' 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 Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Dolby Institute & Soundworks Collection Present "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2017 Oscar Editon" Podcast Series[teaser]Check out these podcast conversations with the artists nominated for Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Oscars.[/teaser] The Dolby Institute and the SoundWorks Collection have teamed up to present a series of podcast conversations with the 2017 Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Academy Award nominees. The Sound Editing award recognizes the artists responsible for creating the actual sounds in a film. Meanwhile, the Sound Mixing award focuses on the artists who then blend and balance those sounds with a film's dialogue and music, and place the sounds spatially around the cinema. Each podcast episode features Glenn Kiser from the Dolby Institute as he sits down with the various nominees, offering details on how they achieved their audio goals for each project. Here's a rundown of the talent featured in each podcast: · Production Sound Mixer Steve Morrow, Supervising Sound Editors Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou - 'La La Land' · Supervising Sound Editor Sylvain Bellemare and Mixer Bernard Gariépy Strobl - 'Arrival' · Supervising Sound Editor Renée Tondelli - 'Deepwater Horizon' · First time nominees Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright - 'Hacksaw Ridge' · Alan Murray - 'Sully' · Mixers Greg Russell, Gary Summers, and Jeffrey Haboush - '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' The new "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2017 Oscar Editon" podcasts are now available through Dolby.com or through iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. Likewise, the "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2016 Oscar Edition" podcasts with the artists behind 'Sicario,' 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and 'The Revenant' are also available. And be sure to check out Season 1 and Season 2 of "Conversations with Sound Artists" for even more audio insights. Source: DolbyPosted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
'Prizzi's Honor' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]John Huston's 1985 crime comedy starring Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner will put a hit on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino has revealed that 'Prizzi's Honor' will hit Blu-ray later this year. Get ready for a mob hit that's "funny as hell" (L.A. Weekly), when legendary director John Huston takes aim at family values in "one of his very best films" (Roger Ebert)! With "a superb cast" (Boxoffice) led by Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner, this killer comedy scored eight Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and an Oscar for Anjelica Huston. The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson) is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: They're both cold-blooded assassins and their next job is to ice each other! Now Charley must choose which contract to honor-the one to his wife or the one on his wife-in this "wickedly amoral black comedy" (Screen International)! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Prizzi's Honor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Kevin Tenney's 'Witchtrap' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1989 horror film is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is working on 'Witchtrap' for Blu-ray sometime in March. For years, the Lauder House has been plagued by strange and violent occurrences. Unexplained deaths and seemingly supernatural activities have scared away all prospective tenants and buyers, but now its owners have decided to turn the old mansion into a bed and breakfast. Follow a team of paranormal experts as they attempt to remove the demonic forces and cleanse the property of all evil, through the use of a special device designed to lure in and trap evil spirits. But as soon as they arrive the violence begins again, as members of the team begin to meet increasingly bloody fates… Director Kevin Tenney's (NIGHT OF THE DEMONS) WITCHTRAP is a gleefully gory and over the top late 80s supernatural shocker. Starring James Quinn (WITCHBOARD) and featuring scream queen Linnea Quigley in the film's most memorable and creative death scene, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring this outrageous cult classic to Blu-ray, totally uncut, with its long censored gore fully intact, and in a brand new Director and Cinematographer approved restoration, for the first time anywhere in the world! The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature a transfer that was newly scanned and restored in 2k from the 25mm interpositive and supplements include: Group commentary track with: Director Kevin Tenney, Producer Dan Duncan, Cinematographer Tom Jewett and Actor Hal Havins; Video interviews with: Director Kevin Tenney, Actress Linnea Quigley, Cinematographer Tom Jewett and SFX Supervisor Tassilo Baur; Audio interviews with: SFX Makeup Artist Judy Yonemoto and Music Composer Dennis Michael Tenney; Original video trailer; "Book of Joe" a short film Directed by Kevin Tenney; Alternate ending for "Book of Joe"; Production/Promotional still gallery; Original cover artwork by Corey Wolfe; and Reversible cover artwork. You can find the latest specs for 'Witchtrap' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Delmar Daves' 'Broken Arrow' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1950 western starring James Stewart will target Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Broken. Arrow' for Blu-ray on April 18. Nominated for three Academy Awards, Broken Arrow is a landmark western for its compassionate portrayal of Native Americans. The year is 1870, and former Union soldier Tom Jeffords (James Stewart) is recruited to remove a tribe of Apache warriors who have been interfering with U.S. mail delivery. But Jeffords refuses, preferring to learn about Apache culture in order to attempt a peace treaty. Not only does Apache chief Cochise (Jeff Chandler) promise at least temporary peace by "breaking the arrow," but Jeffords falls in love with - and marries - a Native American woman (Debra Paget). Tragedy strikes, however, and it is now Cochise's challenge to stop Jeffords from acting out in vengeance in this classic western "with plenty of action" (Daily Variety) that is also a compelling love story. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kent Jones; Fox Movietone News: Broken Arrow Ceremony; and Trailer Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Broken Arrow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 18.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Comcast Sets February 28 Launch Date for Xfinity Stream App[teaser]The updated Xfinity app will be available later this month.[/teaser] Comcast has announced plans to launch its new Xfinity Stream app on February 28. The app serves as a successor to the current Xfinity TV app, and will allow Xfinity users to access their TV content through mobile devices and laptops. "We're focused on creating the best entertainment experiences across platforms and continuing to give Xfinity TV customers more choice in how, when and where they access their content," said Matt Strauss, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Video and Entertainment Services at Comcast Cable. "With the Xfinity Stream app, we are giving customers access to the best content in and out of the home with a growing list of advanced features and capabilities that make the mobile experience nearly identical to the cable experience they enjoy at home." Xfinity Stream gives Xfinity subscribers home access to the platform's entire TV line-up through phones, tablets, and laptops, along with mobile support for more than 200 live channels, 40,000 on demand titles, and DVR functions at no extra cost. In addition, the app also offers Xfinity X1 features like a Spanish guide, favorite channel filtering, music channels, and Common Sense media ratings. Here's a full rundown of feature per the press release: - Live TV and Xfinity On Demand: In addition to becoming an additional screen in the home for Xfinity TV cable customers to access live and on demand programming, Xfinity Stream also gives them access to more than 200 live channels over the Internet outside the home, including sports networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports; news networks such as Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and BBC World News; kids networks like Nick Jr., Disney Channel and Sprout; 50 Music Choice channels, as well as a host of other top cable and premium networks. The app also offers more than 40,000 on demand movies and TV shows to stream on the go, as well as thousands of download choices for offline viewing. - DVR Recordings On the Go: Xfinity TV customers can take their entire DVR collection with them to stream on the go, or even download to watch while offline. They can also use the app to set recordings remotely. - First Screen Experiences on Devices: The Xfinity Stream app will bring an X1-like experience to customers with new and enhanced features like the ability to search content by categories such as audience or critics score, stream 50+ Music Choice channels in-the-home and on-the-go, access Common Sense Media ratings and reviews and customize their parental controls per device. - Spanish Guide and Accessibility Enhancements: Comcast’s bi-cultural customers will have the option to navigate the app in their language of choice - Spanish or English – as well as enable English programming that offers a secondary audio feed in Spanish. Those customers with vision impairments can also enable video description - a narration track included between the natural pauses in dialogue that describes the visual elements – on select movies and TV shows. Comcast's Xfinity Stream app will be available for download on iOS and Android devices on February 28. Source: ComcastPosted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 07:15 AM PST by: -
Dan Lantz's 'Bloodrunners' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The vampire flick starring Ice-T and Michael McFadden arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Speakeasy Pictures is preparing 'Bloodrunners' for Blu-ray on March 7. Bloodrunners combines the action of crime dramas with the otherworldly gore of vampire legends. Michael McFadden (The Networker) headlines as a cop living large on looking the other way as booze flows through his protectorate. When he discovers that Chesterfield, the owner of the latest speakeasy has a thirst for warm blood as well as cold hard cash, he must find a way to save his town before it dries up. By 1933, Prohibition has proven a booming enterprise, where average citizens break the law, hide in the shadows and operate at night. The new world order has even lined the pockets of corrupt cops like Jack Malone (McFadden). He collects a 'luxury tax' from every bootlegger and scofflaw in the small town he has sworn to protect. While shaking down the newest speakeasy in the local underground, Jack and his men uncover a clan of vampires hell bent on taking over the town. Now Chesterfield (Ice-T), an ancient vampire, and his horde must hide their secret at any cost. The bloody result leaves several bodies and innocent townsfolk taken as lambs to await the slaughter. With nowhere else to turn, Jack joins forces with a busboy and a crazy preacher to save the town and make a final stand against Chesterfield and his vampires. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Feature-length commentary with director Dan Lantz; Deleted and extended scenes; Gag reel; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Bloodrunners' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 7.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
EPIX Streaming App Arrives on Apple TV[teaser]The premium entertainment network is now available through the Apple TV.[/teaser] EPIX has announced the launch of its streaming app on the Apple TV media player. The app is now available for authenticated EPIX subscribers with a fourth generation Apple TV. "EPIX was created in anticipation of the digital revolution, launching with more content across more devices than any other network," said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. "Apple has been a renowned leader in shaping the digital landscape and I'm proud to make our content available on Apple TV." With the EPIX app for Apple TV, customers can access the network's live linear channels and on demand content, including original series like 'Berlin Station' and 'Graves,' original documentary programming like 'America Divided,' music and comedy events from performers like Katy Perry, Louis CK, and Wanda Sykes, and thousands of movies, including titles from the 'James Bond,' 'Hunger Games,' and 'Star Trek' franchises. Likewise, the app also offers the option to add content to a personal queue, free sampling, curated collections, advanced search and video playback features, and movie trailers. New subscribers can now sign up for a limited free trial of the app exclusively on the Apple TV. In addition, the app is also available with a downloads feature for offline viewing through the Kindle Fire, Apple and Android mobile devices and tablets including iPads and iPhones, and Samsung and Nexus products. Beyond EPIX, 20th Century Fox recently launched their Movie of the Day app on the Apple TV as well with daily sale prices on popular Fox Digital HD titles. The fourth-generation Apple TV is currently available in 32GB ($149) and 64GB ($199) models. Source: EPIX via Business WirePosted Tue Feb 14, 2017 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
Blake Edwards' 'The Pink Panther Film Collection' Blu-ray Date Change[teaser]Six classic Peter Sellers comedies will be getting a high-definition box set release later this year. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory was preparing 'The Pink Panther Film Collection' for Blu-ray on April 11, but now the date has been changed to June 27. The reason for the delay is Shout Factory is finishing up work on the new scans for some of the movies in this set plus some new interviews as well. The Pink Panther (1963) - Meet Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling French detective whose career is one gigantic banana peel. Showcasing the comic genius of Peter Sellers, this "delightful caper" (Leonard Maltin) brims with "winning charm" (The Film Daily) and clever slapstick. David Niven, Robert Wagner and Capucine co-star in the sidesplitting film that launched one of the greatest comedy series of all time! Arriving at an Italian ski resort with a large diamond known as the Pink Panther, Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale) encounters the suave Sir Charles (Niven), who also happens to be the notorious jewel thief The Phantom. Can Clouseau (Sellers), the clumsiest inspector ever to trip over a case, stop Sir Charles' plot...or will The Phantom steal the "cat" and leave Clouseau holding the bag? A Shot in the Dark (1964) - When a beautiful parlor maid (Elke Sommer) is accused of murdering her lover, the nutty Inspector (Sellers) leaps...er, falls...into the fray to save her in this irrepressibly funny Pink Panther classic. The French have a word for a man like Clouseau: idot! Across Paris, baffled citizens want to know if the inspector is in hot pursuit of a criminal...or just in love with one! Mistakenly assigned to a high-prestige case in which a millionaire's chauffer has been murdered, Clouseau finds himself falling for the prime suspect - a beautiful parlormaid whose talent for being in the wrong place at the wrong time is almost as great as his. But as the body count grows higher, and the parlormaid's criminal record grows longer, Clouseau realizes he'll have to find the "real" culprit quickly or his career will be flint! The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) - The comic genius of Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers meet again in The Return of the Pink Panther. The Pink Panther Diamond is stolen with only one clue left behind - a white glove, the trademark of the world-renowned jewel thief, The Phantom (Christopher Plummer). Believed to be retired, he immediately becomes the chief suspect on Inspector Clouseau's list. Wanting to clear his name, The Phantom sets out to find the real thief and sends Clouseau bumbling along on a false trail. Inspector Clouseau's antics finally push his boss, Chief Inspector Dreyfus, over the edge and he sets out to murder Clouseau to be rid of him once and for all! It's non-stop laughs in this timeless comedy masterpiece, hailed as the funniest in The Pink Panther series. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) - Peter Sellers is "in top form" (Cue) in this zany adventure that finds the accident-prone Inspector Clouseau using some of his most outlandish disguises ever. With "ferociously funny karate encounters" (Time) with the enigmatic Cato (Burt Kwouk) and dangerous intrigue with a sexy Russian spy (Lesley-Anne Down), this hysterical comedy will strike your funny bone! Driven over the edge by the maddeningly incompetent Clouseau, former Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) commandeers a doomsday device and threatens to destroy the world. His only demand? Clouseau's death! But thanks to his nemesis' dumb luck, the assassins hired to kill him can't seem to finish the job - although Clouseau may do it himself by tripping over his own two feet! Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) - Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) happily believes that Clouseau has died in an explosion, but in reality, he's alive and busy mangling a case! Using absurdly mismatched costumes and accents, Clouseau travels to Hong Kong to intercept a major heroin deal, bringing Cato (Burt Kwouk) and the drug lord's jilted lover (Cannon) with him. The only problem is, Dreyfus is on the case too! Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) - Inspector Clouseau, the lovable buffoon with a knack for mispronunciation, is MIA! The terrifically talented Peter Sellers "induces gales of tonic laughter" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this wild adventure co-starring the full Panther ensemble cast, including David Niven, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk and Capucine, along with newcomers Joanna Lumley, Richard Mulligan and Harvey Korman. The Pink Panther diamond goes missing - and then en route to the scene of the crime, Clouseau's plane goes missing! A sleuthing reporter (Lumley) is assigned to memorialize the fabled detective, but in the process, she comes up against some strange behavior from a delirious Dreyfus (Lom) as well as Clouseau's duplicitous ex-wife (Capucine), his lusty father (Mulligan) and The Phantom (Niven)! This film was made after Peter Sellers' death, with all his scenes in film consisting of outtakes and deleted footage from other Pink Panther films. You can find the latest specs for 'The Pink Panther Film Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is now indexed under June 27. 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Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Love' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for March 10[teaser]The streaming romcom series will return in March.[/teaser] Following a previous teaser, Netflix has released a full trailer for the second season of 'Love.' The show comes from creators Judd Apatow ('40 Year Old Virgin,' 'Trainwreck'), Lesley Arfin ('Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Awkward') and Paul Rust ('Arrested Development'). And in addition to the upcoming second season, the series has already been picked up for a third season. Love follows nice guy Gus (Paul Rust) and brazen wild-child Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) as they navigate the exhilarations and humiliations of intimacy, commitment, love and other things they were hoping to avoid. Love is an unflinching, hilarious and excruciatingly honest take on modern relationships. Check out the season two trailer below! The second season of 'Love' is set to start streaming through Netflix on March 10. In addition, all ten episodes of the show's first season are available now. 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, '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 Tue Feb 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by:
