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Shout Factory Dates Arpril 2017 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]Ten titles are coming to Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory and Scream Factory are preparing 'Contamination .7,' 'The Vampire,' 'Never Too Young to Die,' 'Invasion of the Bee Girls,' 'Man of la Mancha,' 'Exterminator 2,' The Screaming Skull,' 'Tank 432,' 'Tales from The Hood,' and 'Demented' for Blu-ray throughout April. 'Tank 432' (April 4) - With nowhere else to hide, a group of mercenaries and their two prisoners take cover inside a long abandoned Bulldog tank. But, while they try to keep the forces outside at bay, the real enemy is already among them, locked inside the 'Belly of the Bulldog'. Order the Blu-ray 'Invasion of the Bee Girls' (April 4) - A powerful cosmic force is turning Earth women into queen bees who kill men by wearing them out sexually. Order the Blu-ray 'Never Too Young to Die' (April 11) - A top secret agent is murdered, so his estranged son - a high school gymnast - teams up with his dad's attractive female partner to stop the psychopathic hermaphroditic gang leader who killed him and now plans a major terrorist attack. Order the Blu-ray 'The Vampire' (April 11) - A small town doctor mistakenly ingests an experimental drug made from the blood of vampire bats which transforms the kindly medic into a bloodthirsty monster. Order the Blu-ray 'Demented' (April 11) - A woman is gang-raped in a horse's stable, and even though the rapists are caught and imprisoned, she is harassed many moons later by ghastly visions of her tormentors, while her husband philanders and every little thing frightens her out of her wits. Order the Blu-ray 'Contamination .7' (April 18) - People from a small town are attacked by evil radioactive tree roots growing in the forest. Order the Blu-ray 'Tales from The Hood' (April 18) - Horror meets the hood in this tale of three young street thugs who visit the mortuary in search of a lost drug stash and end up hearing four terrifying stories from the creepy mortician, intent on deterring them from a life of crime. Order the Blu-ray 'Exterminator 2' (April 25) - The flamethrower-wielding vigilante John Eastland returns to rid New York of a drug lord and his gang. Order the Blu-ray 'Man of la Mancha' (April 25) - The funny story of mad but kind and chivalrous elderly nobleman Don Quixote who, aided by his squire Sancho Panza, fights windmills that are seen as dragons to save prostitute Dulcinea who is seen as a noblewoman. Order the Blu-ray 'The Screaming Skull' (April 25) - The wife of a greedy husband (trying to drive her to suicide so that he can inherit her money) comes face to face with screaming skulls... appearing everywhere. 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 April.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Sherlock: Season Four' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The fourth batch of mysteries of the acclaimed BBC series is available on Blu-ray this week. [/teaser] As previously reported, the BBC's 'Sherlock: Season Four' is heading to Blu-ray on January 24. Sherlock returns courtesy of BBC Home Entertainment with three brand-new feature length episodes brimming with laughter, tears, shocks, surprises, and extraordinary cases. The eagerly anticipated fourth season begins with everyone's favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch), back once more on British soil, as Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) and his wife, Mary (Amanda Abbington), prepare for their biggest challenge ever - becoming parents for the first time. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Behind 221B: A 20-minute making-of featurette for each episode; The Writer's Chat: A look at the process behind writing the series with Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss; Mark Gatiss's video diaries; and more... You can find the latest specs for 'Sherlock: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Oscilloscope Pictures Preps 'The Love Witch' & 'Always Shine' for Blu-ray[teaser]Both flicks are heading to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Oscilloscope Pictures is preparing 'The Love Witch' and 'Always Shine' for Blu-ray in March. 'Always Shine' (March 7) - Best friends Anna and Beth take a weekend trip to Big Sur, hopeful to re-establish a bond broken by years of competition and jealousy. Tensions mount, however, leading to an unexpected yet inevitable confrontation, changing both of their lives...forever. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. Order the Blu-ray 'The Love Witch' (March 14) - Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, leaving her with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will driver her to the brink of insanity and murder. With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 60s, THE LOVE WITCH explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Always Shine' and 'The Love Witch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed throughout March.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
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ViewSonic Details New Quad HD and 4K Ultra HD Monitors[teaser]Three new premium monitors have been revealed.[/teaser] ViewSonic has unveiled the latest additions to its display the lineup. The new VP3881, VP3268-4K and VX2781-UC are designed for professional and entertainment applications. "With the VP3881, VP3268-4K and VX2781-UC, ViewSonic is offering a great selection of professional and entertainment displays for the most demanding users," said Kenneth Mau, senior product manager of displays for ViewSonic Americas. "We understand our customers and how important an immersive viewing experience, product design and color accuracy are to them. We developed these monitors keeping these elements in mind, and we're proud to be able to deliver the ultimate viewing experience through these new display solutions." First up, the VP3881 is a 37.5-inch curved screen monitor with a frameless SuperClear IPS panel, a resolution of 3840x1600, and an ultra-wide 24:10 aspect ratio. In addition, the display features professional pre-calibration achieving Delta E<2 for superior color accuracy and consistency. Connectivity options include HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Type C and a USB hub. Meanwhile, the VP3268-4K is a 31.5-inch monitor with a four-sided frameless display design and a 4K Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160. In addition, the display also comes pre-calibrated to achieve professional grade Delta E<2, and includes HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini-DisplayPort, and USB hub connectivity. Finally, the VX2781-UC is a a 27-inch frameless monitor with a SuperClear IPS type panel and a QHD resolution of 2560x1440. In addition, the display includes a USB 3.1 Type C input for audio, video, power and data. The ViewSonic VP3881 ($1,999), VP3268-4K ($1,359), and VX2781-UC ($749) will be available in June. Beyond the new monitors, ViewSonic also recently revealed the upcoming PX Series PX800HD Ultra-Short Throw Projector, which is set to launch in March for an MSRP of $1,299. Source: ViewSonicPosted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'The Handmaid's Tale' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The thriller based on Margaret Atwood's novel is coming to Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'The Handmaid's Tale' for Blu-ray on April 18. With "cool eroticism, intelligence and intensity" (Playboy), this eerie futuristic thriller, based on Margaret Atwood's controversial and critically acclaimed best-selling novel, is filled with "large themes and deep thoughts" (Roger Ebert). Boasting a phenomenal cast, including Natasha Richardson (Nell) and Oscar(r) winners* Faye Dunaway (Network) and Robert Duvall (Tender Mercies), this film "dazzles with its ingenuity and shocks with its outrageousness" (WNCN Radio)! In the not-so-distant future, strong-willed and beautiful Kate (Richardson) possesses a precious commodity that most women have lost and most men want to control fertility. Forced into a brain-washing boot camp that turns fertile women into surrogate mothers for social-elite men and their infertile wives, Kate thinks she's made out well when she's assigned to an eminent partyleader (Duvall). But when she learns that he's sterile, she's faced with the impossible choice: produce him an heir or die! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Handmaid's Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Acquires Documentary 'Chasing Coral' from Director Jeff Orlowski[teaser]The environmental doc will hit Netflix later this year.[/teaser] Netflix has secured the worldwide rights to 'Chasing Coral.' The documentary comes from director Jeff Orlowski ('Chasing Ice') and recently debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. "Chasing Coral is a stunning cinematic achievement," said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's VP of Original Documentaries. "Jeff has captured a beautiful view under the ocean seldom seen, giving viewers a first-hand tour through a dynamic and urgent issue. We are proud to have the film join our growing roster of films and series that aim to speak to a wide global audience and engage people simultaneously across borders." Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record coral bleaching events as they happen. Unfortunately, the effort is anything but simple, and the team doggedly battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but 'Chasing Coral' is set to hit Netflix later this year. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'iBoy' on January 27, 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3. 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'The Discovery' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Jan 25, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
Gear Up for the Super Bowl with Epson's Home Cinema 3700 Projector, On Sale Now for $1,349[teaser]The Full HD 3D projector is now available.[/teaser] With the Super Bowl coming up, Epson is spotlighting its Home Cinema 3700 Projector. Marked by high brightness and deep blacks, the model boasts several features perfect for the big game. The 3LCD Full HD 1080p projector offers 3,000 lumens of color brightness and 3,000 lumens of white brightness, making it a perfect fit for living room entertainment and sporting events. In addition, the device provides up to a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and includes 3D support. Here's a full rundown of key features per Epson: · Deep black levels — up to 70,000:1 contrast ratio for rich detail in dark scenes and plays · Project a 110" image from just 10.5' away — ± 60 percent vertical and ± 24 percent horizontal lens shift plus 1.6x zoom allow for flexible positioning and easy setup · Epson Image Enhancement Technology — features Super-resolution with Detail Enhancement to sharpen and refine images for lifelike smoothness and clarity · Captivating sound — two built-in 10 W stereo speakers deliver lifelike sound without the need for additional speakers · Stream HD videos — compatible with your favorite streaming device, including MHL-enabled devices – just connect your existing sound system Epson's Home Cinema 3700 Projector is on sale now through Amazon for $1,349. In addition to the 3700 model, Epson also recently released the Home Cinema 3100 ($1,180) and the custom installer-geared Home Cinema 3900 ($1,999). "The Home Cinema 3100, 3700 and 3900 are dynamic home theater projectors that deliver a vivid, immersive viewing experience in living rooms, game rooms and more," said Rodrigo Catalan, senior product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "There isn't a big-screen TV that can compete with the size and immersive experience offered by a projected image, and with lens shift, these models are easy to set up and install." And if you're looking for even more gear to enhance your upcoming Super Bowl experience, be sure to check out our Super Bowl Sunday Audio-Video Gear Guide! Source: EpsonPosted Tue Jan 24, 2017 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
'Hidden Figures' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]Theodore Melfi's acclaimed drama is rocketing toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Hidden Figures' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as "human computers", we follow these women as they quickly rose the ranks of NASA alongside many of history's greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hidden Figures' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 24, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'La La Land' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling is dancing toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'La La Land' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. Written and directed by Academy Award (R) nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $42.99. You can find the latest specs for 'La La Land' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Fast & Furious 6' & 'Furious 7' Bound for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action flicks are racing toward Ultra HD Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'Furious 7' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 28. 'Fast & Furious 6' - Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and Michelle Rodriguez lead an all-star cast as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed delivers the biggest adrenaline rush yet in Fast & Furious 6. Hobbs (Johnson) has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled drivers, whose mastermind (Luke Evans) is aided by the love Dom (Diesel) thought was dead, Letty (Rodriguez). The only way to stop the criminal mercenaries from stealing a top secret weapon is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks for the help of Dom and his elite team. Payment for the ultimate chase? Full pardons for all of them and a chance to make their families whole again. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray 'Furious 7' - Vengeance hits home in Furious 7 as Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead an all-star cast across the globe in their most gravity-defying and emotional adventure yet. Targeted by a cold-blooded black-ops assassin (Jason Statham) with a score to settle, their only hope is to get behind the wheel again and secure an ingenious prototype tracking device. Facing their greatest threat yet in places as far away as Abu Dhabi and as familiar as the Los Angeles streets they call home, the crew must come together once again as a team, and as a family, to protect their own. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray The Ultra HD Blu-rays will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements will mirror those found on the previous Blu-ray editions. Suggested list price for each Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fast & Furious 6' & 'Furious 7' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under March 28.Posted Tue Jan 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by:
