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FOX Sports GO App Set to Offer Free Super Bowl LI Livestream[teaser]The big game will be available to stream for free.[/teaser] Fox has announced plans to offer a free, non-authenticated livestream of Super Bowl LI through its FOX Sports GO app. The game is set to kick off on February 5. "As part of the buildup to this year's Super Bowl, we're committed to creating the best possible experience for fans by dramatically expanding the ways and places in which they can watch the game," said FOX Sports President, COO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks. "Our pioneering collaboration with our affiliates to allow streaming local ad insertions will make commercials even more relevant for viewers and help make this year’s game even more of a personal experience for every fan." Super Bowl LI will be available to stream for free without an authenticated pay-TV service through the FOX Sports GO app on iOS, Android, Windows, and Amazon tablets or through connected devices like the Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire, and XBOX One. Likewise, the stream will be offered through FOXSportsGo.com as well. And in addition to the game itself, the livestream will also include local advertisement integration on a nationwide basis from more than 170 FOX affiliates around the country -- ensuring that digital viewers don't have to miss out on any of the night's big Super Bowl commercials. "We're excited that this year's Super Bowl will showcase the unique relationship of FOX and its local affiliates which allows us to collaborate on innovations such as this," said Brian Jones, EVP & COO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, and Chairman of the FOX Affiliates Board of Governors. "An incredible 170 affiliates from all around the U.S., including 22 stations that Nexstar owns or provides services to, opted to participate in this first-of-its-kind digital ad insertion for the Super Bowl, allowing us to promote our local affiliate brands and reach viewers on a national scale. We look forward to more groundbreaking collaborations with FOX in the future." Super Bowl LI will begin at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday, February 5 in Houston, Texas. Source: FOX SportsPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' Heads to Netflix[teaser]The streaming series is moving from Crackle to Netflix.[/teaser] Netflix has announced a new multi-faceted production deal with Jerry Seinfeld. As part of the agreement, new episodes of Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' will start streaming exclusively through Netflix in late 2017, along with the show's collection of previous episodes. In addition, the comedian will film two, all-new stand-up shows exclusively for Netflix, and will also help develop scripted and non-scripted comedy programming for the streaming platform. "Jerry is known the world over as both a great TV innovator and beloved comic voice," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. "We are incredibly proud to welcome him to the Netflix comedy family." 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' features Seinfeld as he joins various friends for a cup of coffee and a drive in a classic car, sharing stories along the way. The show originated on the Crackle streaming service but will make the jump to Netflix later this year. 24 new episodes are set to premiere in installments starting in late 2017, followed by subsequent episodes in 2018 and beyond. In addition, the series' previous 59 episodes will also move exclusively to Netflix. "When I first started thinking about Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the entire Netflix business model consisted of mailing out DVDs in envelopes. I love that we are now joining together, both at very different points," said Seinfeld, who produces, directs and hosts the show. "I am also very excited to be working with Ted Sarandos at Netflix, a guy and a place that not only have the same enthusiasm for the art of stand up comedy as I do, but the most amazing technology platform to deliver it in a way that has never existed before. I am really quite charged up to be moving there." Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Frontier' on January 20, 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3. 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'The Lawnmower Man: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1992 science fiction film starring Jeff Fahey and Pierce Brosnan is getting a collector's edition Blu-ray sometime later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'The Lawnmower Man: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray later this year. A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lawnmower Man: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
VIZIO Adds Google Home Voice Control Support to SmartCast Devices[teaser]The company's SmartCast lineup now offers support for Google Home voice control.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced the addition of Google Home support to its collection of SmartCast displays, TVs, soundbars, and speakers. With Google Home compatibility and Chromecast built-in tech, SmartCast owners can now use their voice-activated Google Home speakers to control their SmartCast products. "Controlling VIZIO SmartCast devices from Google Home is a significant milestone for consumers and their ability to manage their entertainment experience," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Using a simple voice command to stream a movie from Netflix to a VIZIO display or stream music from Spotify to a group of VIZIO speakers is an eye-opening experience and shows off the power of VIZIO SmartCast." Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by Google Assistant. When used in conjunction with supported VIZIO SmartCast devices, customers can now speak simple voice commands to play, stop, skip, and control volume for music tracks from any Google Home supported services playing through their SmartCast products. To hear a song through a supported SmartCast speaker or soundbar, customers simply need to say, "Ok Google" followed by the music request from Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify, and more. In addition, Google Home owners can also power on their SmartCast displays simply by asking to play content on the big screen when the "Quick Start Power Mode" option is enabled on their VIZIO SmartCast TV/displays. Outside of new Google Home support, the VIZIO SmartCast lineup allows users to control their VIZIO SmartCast devices from any room in the home and stream content from their mobile devices straight to their big screen using the SmartCast app. SmartCast users can also search and browse content by genre across multiple apps at once. The VIZIO SmartCast app is available for download on iOS and Android smartphones or tablets, and comes preinstalled on the 2016 P-Series and M-Series Android Tablet Remotes. The VIZIO SmartCast ecosystem with Google Home support includes the company's 2016 P-Series, M-Series, and E-Series 4K Ultra HD Displays, as well as several soundbar and speaker models. Source: VIZIOPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 05:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Santa Clarita Diet' Starring Drew Barrymore & Timothy Olyphant[teaser]The new series is coming to satisfy your streaming cravings in February.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Netflix has released a full trailer for its upcoming original show, 'Santa Clarita Diet.' The comedy series comes from writer Victor Fresco ('Better Off Ted,' 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe'). Said executive producer/showrunner Victor Fresco: "The genius of casting Timothy and Drew, combined with my comedic… oh wait, that’s Cindy's quote. I agree with what Cindy is about to say." "The genius casting of Timothy and Drew combined with Victor’s unique comedic sensibility will delight, and definitely surprise, our members around the world," said Cindy Holland, Netflix vice president of original content. In the single-camera series, Joel (Timothy Olyphant, Justified) and Sheila (Drew Barrymore, Blended) are husband and wife realtors leading vaguely discontented lives in the L.A. suburb of Santa Clarita, until Sheila goes through a dramatic change sending both their lives down a road of death and destruction...but in a good way. Check out the official trailer below! The Netflix production is executive produced by Victor Fresco, Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Aaron Kaplan, Tracy Katsky, Chris Miller and Ember Truesdell. In addition, Nancy Juvonen is on board as a producer. 'Santa Clarita Diet' is set to premiere through Netflix on February 3. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Frontier' on January 20, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping two new comedy specials from Chris Rock, new seasons of 'Chelsea,' 'Lady Dynamite,' and 'Real Rob,' the second season of 'Stranger Things' for 2017, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' 'Bill Nye Saves the World' for 2017, Marvel's 'The Punisher,' Marvel's 'The Defenders,' a second season of 'Luke Cage,' Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It,' a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note,' the final season of 'Longmire' for 2017, a new series called 'Atypical,' Duncan Jones' 'Mute,' the South Korean disaster film 'Pandora' for 2017, the Scandinavian thriller 'The Rain' for 2018, and a new series based on 'Lost in Space' for 2018. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Motor Trend OnDemand Announces Streaming Partnership with Race Of Champions[teaser]The automotive SVOD/OTT service will stream the upcoming competition.[/teaser] TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced an exclusive North American streaming partnership with Race of Championships (ROC). As part of the agreement, the competition will be streamed through Motor Trend OnDemand. "We are thrilled to partner with the Race Of Champions," said Bobby Akin, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Original Programming, TEN: The Enthusiast Network. "This event is truly the 'Olympics of Racing' and holds a storied tradition in the motorsports world as the best of the best to compete in identical cars. We could not be more excited to bring all the action for viewers to enjoy through Motor Trend OnDemand." The ROC event brings together some of the world's greatest drivers from motorsport's major disciplines – including Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, MotoGP, Touring Cars, World Rally and action sports – and sets them free to battle head-to-head in identical machinery. The top racers in the world will compete in the race including Kurt Busch, Alexander Rossi, Travis Pastrana, James Hinchcliffe, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Sebastian Vettel, Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Kanaan and more. Competition takes place over two days: first on Saturday, January 21 with the individual Race Of Champions itself featuring a flat-out battle for individual glory. Then on Sunday, January 22 the ROC Nations Cup will pair drivers in teams based on nationality to bid for the title of ‘World’s Fastest Nation’. This year, the U.S. will take on the rest of the world in a special contest in celebration of the host venue and first ever ROC event in the U.S. Motor Trend OnDemand users in the US, Canada, and Pertro Rico will be able to stream the race through their desktops or the iOS and Android apps. Live races will be streamed on January 21 and live race highlights will be streamed after the race on January 22. The Motor Sport OnDemand service offers more than 1,500 hours of automotive content, including original programming, motorsports, and historical archives. 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. Motor Trend OnDemand is available as a standalone app for Xbox One, Xbox 360, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, and Android devices, as well as the web. Likewise, the service is also available as an add-on subscription for Amazon Prime members. New members can sign up for a free 30-day trial now. Source: Motor Trend OnDemandPosted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Roku Updates Mobile App with Improved Navigation & New Features[teaser]A new version of the Roku mobile app has been released.[/teaser] Roku has announced an update for its Android and iOS mobile app. Version 4.0 includes a new look, improved navigation, a new "What's On" tab, and more. With the Roku mobile app for Android and iOS devices, customers can use their phones as a remote control, plug in headphones for private listening, search for movies, shows and more with a keyboard or their voice, and share their own videos, music, and photos to their TVs. The update includes a new navigation bar on the bottom of the app, allowing users to access streaming channels, browse What's On, use the remote, or share photos and videos to a TV with just one tap. Likewise, the app offers a scrollable view of streaming channels when launched, giving one tap access to installed services. In addition, Roku has added a new "What's On" tab with a hand-picked selection of entertainment available to rent, buy or watch for free. Finally, the app also features an improved on screen remote control design that is now more similar to the layout of a Roku device remote. The new Roku mobile app is now available for download for Android and iOS devices through the Google Play or iTunes app stores. Outside of the company's new updated mobile app, Roku recently announced new 4K Roku Ultra HD TV models from Hisense and TCL. The TCL lineup includes the C, P, and S series. All three series include HDR support, and the C and P models also add Dolby Vision. Meanwhile, the Hisense lineup includes the R8 and R6 series. Both series include HDR support and the R8 model adds Dolby Vision. Source: RokuPosted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
'Insecure: The Complete First Season' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of Issa Rae's comedy series arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing to bring 'Insecure: The Complete First Season' to Blu-ray on March 21. Creator/writer/star Issa Rae brings her fresh voice to HBO with this painfully funny new comedy series, which follows best friends Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji) as they navigate the tricky professional and personal terrain of Los Angeles, while facing the challenges of being two black women who defy all stereotypes. Insecure explores the black female experience in a subtle, witty and authentic way, as Issa and Molly stumble their way towards pulling their lives together, while trying their hardest to never settle for less. Heralded by critics as "the year's best new comedy… engrossing, deeply relatable, hugely funny" (Buzzfeed), Insecure: The Complete First Season is not to be missed. The series, written, created, and executive produced by Issa Rea, one of the "23 Funniest People in America" (Rolling Stone), is also executive produced by show runner Prentice Penny, and Grammy-winning director Melina Matsoukas, who helms three episodes of Insecure, as well as Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry . Along with Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, series regulars include Jay Ellis (Lawrence) and Lisa Joyce (Frieda). Insecure: The Complete First Season will feature all eight Season 1 episodes and bonus content, including an exclusive and extended look at the Insecure characters' favorite reality show, "Conjugal Visits." You can find the latest specs for 'Insecure: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21.Posted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Franco E. Prosperi's 'Wild Beasts' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1984 horror film will be available on high-definition in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin is preparing 'Wild Beasts' for Blu-ray on February 7. For his final work, Godfather Of Mondo Franco E. Prosperi took on the Nature Strikes Back genre and delivered perhaps the most shocking movie of his controversial career: When PCP gets into the water supply of a city zoo, the drug-crazed beasts including tigers, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and elephants, as well as seeing eye dogs and sewer rats go berserk and rampage through the streets of Rome. What follows is a terrifying mix of actual animal attacks (supervised by professional circus trainers) and over-the-top 80s Italian gore that remains the greatest eco-revenge shocker in EuroCult history. Lorraine De Selle (CANNIBAL FEROX, HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE PARK) and Ugo Bologna (NIGHTMARE CITY) star in this disturbing urban bloodbath, now digitally remastered for the first time ever and bursting with all-new Special Features! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Altered Beasts: Interview With Director Franco E. Prosperi; Wild Tony: Interview With Actor Tony Di Leo; Cut After Cut: Interview With Editor & Mondo Filmmaker Mario Morra; The Circus is in Town: Interview With Animal Wrangler Roberto Tibeti's son, Carlo Tiberti; House Of Wild Beasts: A Visit To The Home Of Franco E. Prosperi; and International Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Wild Beasts' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Ruth Platt's 'The Lesson' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2015 thriller is in the works for a Blu-ray release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'The Lesson' will be available on Blu-ray on March 7. Fin (Evan Bendall), a lone teen from a broken family, gets caught up in the wrong crowd of delinquent kids in this chilling horror film filled with white-knuckle suspense. When Fin and his friend, Joel (Rory Coltart) act up in class, their English teacher (Robert Hands, Stonehearst Asylum) decides to teach them a lesson they will never forget. First-time feature helmer Ruth Platt "comes out swinging as an intelligent directorial force with this debut" (DreadCentral.com) that "ramps up the tension dramatically and results in a solid horror coming-of-age film that features one of the scariest teachers ever put on screen" (Bloody-Disgusting.com)! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lesson' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 17, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by:
