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Farren Blackburn's 'Shut In' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The supernatural thriller starring Naomi Watts hitting Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Shut In' for Blu-ray on February 28. Recently widowed child psychologist Mary Portman (Naomi Watts) lives an isolated existence caring for her bedridden stepson (Charlie Heaton) in rural New England. But when a young boy (Jacob Tremblay) Mary is treating goes missing in a snowstorm and is presumed dead, she becomes convinced that his ghost is haunting her...and soon Mary's grip on reality turns as slippery as her icy surroundings. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless audio, and supplements include: Nightmare V. Reality: Imagining Shut In and House on Delphi Lane: A Classic. You can find the latest specs for 'Shut In' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
DISH Launches AirTV 4K Android Streaming Player with OTA Channel Adapter[teaser]The new streaming player offers an optional adapter for over-the-air channels.[/teaser] AirTV, a a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH DBS Corporation, has announced the release of its AirTV player. The 4K Android streaming device offers access to thousands of movies, TV shows, and apps, along with the option to watch OTA content. "Americans are rediscovering free local, over-the-air TV for sports, shows and news, particularly given how well OTA complements popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Sling TV and YouTube," said Mitch Weinraub, director of product development for AirTV. "AirTV's new streaming device and antenna installation service again make getting your entertainment as easy as turning on the TV." The AirTV player is a 4K Android TV-based media player with access to Netflix, Sling TV, YouTube and thousands of content options through the Google Play Store. Likewise, the device can also play free local OTA (over-the-air) channels through an additional AirTV adapter and OTA antenna (both sold separately). Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and HDMI connectivity are integrated as well. Here's a rundown of key features per the press release: - Pre-loaded apps: AirTV Player includes Netflix, Sling TV and YouTube pre-installed for easy access to popular streaming content. A Sling TV account and Netflix membership are required to access those apps. - Google Play Store: Built on Android TV, AirTV Player provides access to thousands of shows, movies, apps and games through the Google Play Store. A Google account is required to use the Google Play Store. - Netflix integration: With the click of a button, a user can launch directly into their selected Netflix content within the Netflix app. Users without a Netflix subscription will have a row of curated suggestions of TV shows and movies along with the ability to sign up and start watching. - 4K compatible: AirTV Player can play 4K content, available on Netflix and other apps in the Google Play Store. - Wi-Fi compatible: AirTV Player connects to dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) networks that use the 802.11ac / n/ a / b / g standard. - Bluetooth voice remote: The AirTV remote controls the AirTV Player via Bluetooth and provides access to popular apps, including dedicated buttons for Sling TV, Netflix and Google. The remote features voice capabilities and can control power and volume on any connected TV or sound system utilizing infrared. AirTV Player can automatically detect a connected TV or sounds system using HDMI CEC, or the user can enter the information manually. The AirTV Player is now available for purchase at AirTV.net for $99.99 (streaming only). In addition, the AirTV Player with OTA AirTV Adapter bundle is available for $129.99. Likewise, a standalone AirTV Adapter is available for $39.99 (if a consumer chooses to add OTA integration at a later date). And as an added bonus, buyers of the AirTV Player can receive a $50 Sling TV credit, available to new and existing Sling TV users. Source: AirTV via Business WirePosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
CBS All Access Reveals Official Trailer for 'The Good Fight,' Streaming Premiere Set for February 19[teaser]The spinoff of 'The Good Wife' will start streaming in February.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, CBS has released a full trailer for its upcoming streaming show, 'The Good Fight.' The series is set premiere on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8:00 PM ET on CBS All Access, along with a Special Preview Broadcast on CBS at 8:00 PM ET/PT. After the premiere, new episodes will be released weekly on Sundays exclusively through CBS All Access. "CBS All Access has built tremendous momentum in the past year – passing one million subscribers, launching our first original with BIG BROTHER: OVER THE TOP and, most recently, bringing live NFL ON CBS programming to the service," said Marc DeBevoise, President and Chief Operating Officer, CBS Interactive. "We're continuing this momentum with the upcoming launch of THE GOOD FIGHT which promises to not only deliver more ambitious premium programming for our subscribers but an opportunity for world-class creators like Robert and Michelle King to push the envelope in new ways." 'The Good Fight' picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of 'The Good Wife.' In the new series, an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s pre-eminent law firms. The series, from 'The Good Wife' creators Robert and Michelle King, stars Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo, Sarah Steele, Paul Guilfoyle, Bernadette Peters, Justin Bartha and Erica Tazel. Check out the official trailer below! 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 'Limitless' and 'Elementary,' and classic series like 'Star Trek' and '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. Other upcoming CBS All Access exclusive series include 'Star Trek: Discovery,' which is set to premiere in May 2017. 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. Source: The Good Wife (YouTube)Posted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Otto Bell's 'The Eagle Huntress' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed documentary narrated by Daisy Ridley is planned for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Eagle Huntress' for Blu-ray on February 7. The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, The Eagle Huntress features some of the most awe-inspiring cinematography ever captured in a documentary, giving this intimate tale of a young girl's quest the dramatic force of an epic narrative film. The Eagle Huntress is narrated by Daisy Ridley. It was produced by Stacey Reiss, Sharon Chang and Otto Bell with Morgan Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Daisy Ridley, Marc H. Simon, Dan Cogan, Regina K. Scully, Barbara Dobkin and Susan MacLaury, serving as executive producers. The film features a stirring end credits song, "Angel by the Wings," by Sia. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless audio, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Otto Bell and "Capturing The Eagle Huntress" featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'The Eagle Huntress' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.Posted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Hulu Adds CBS to Upcoming Live Streaming TV Service[teaser]Another broadcast partner has been confirmed for the upcoming live streaming platform. [/teaser] Hulu has announced a new deal with CBS Corporation. As part of the agreement, Hulu will be able to offer live and on-demand content from CBS, CBS Sports Network, and POP on its upcoming live TV streaming service set to launch in the coming months. "To build a successful live TV service, you have to have viewers' favorite sports and shows -- and CBS' programming is absolutely vital to that mix," said Mike Hopkins, CEO of Hulu. "With 21st Century Fox, Disney, Turner and now CBS on board, our new live service will offer one of the most valuable sports, news and entertainment lineups anywhere – from ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports and TNT to ABC, CBS, FOX and The Disney Channel." Hulu's new live TV streaming service will feature an easy-to-use personalized interface with access to live and on-demand news, entertainment, and sports networks through various media and mobile devices. The new CBS deal will include live and on-demand access to several popular shows like 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'NCIS,' 'Big Brother,' 'Blue Bloods,' and '60 Minutes.' Likewise, the agreement also covers NFL on CBS (all preseason, regular and post-season games broadcast on CBS) and the NCAA DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, along with news programming and specials, CBS's leading late night shows, and major annual live events like The GRAMMYs. Finally, the new deal also extends Showtime Networks' existing agreement with Hulu, allowing the platform to offer SHOWTIME as a premium subscription add-on service for its live and SVOD options. "We are very pleased to make CBS available on Hulu’s new live TV service," said Ray Hopkins, President, Television Networks Distribution, CBS Corporation. "Hulu has made it clear that it understands the value that the CBS Television Network, along with Showtime and our basic cable network portfolio, will bring to this new offering. In addition, today's announcement represents another significant step in our strategy to deliver CBS's industry leading content to viewers whenever and where ever they want to watch it, at terms that are consistent with the Company’s goals." Beyond CBS, Hulu also announced deals with Disney, Fox, and Time Warner to offer live and on-demand content from networks like TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, FOX, ABC, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN-SEC, ESPN 3, Fox Regional Sports Networks across dozens of key national markets, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Fox News, Fox Business, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic, and Nat Geo Wild. An exact launch date and pricing for Hulu's new live TV service have not been announced yet, but the platform is expected to arrive in the coming months. The new live service is set to co-exist with Hulu's current ad-supported and ad-free video on-demand subscription plans. Source: HuluPosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
CyberLink PowerDVD Software Receives Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Playback Certification[teaser]The popular PC Blu-ray player software will soon add Ultra HD support.[/teaser] CyberLink has announced that its PowerDVD media player software has received certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) for the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs. This now makes PowerDVD the first and currently only software player to pass the BD-ROM 4.0 PC Application Software License process. "With more than 300 million copies sold, PowerDVD is the definitive standard for media players, providing customers with the ultimate in home entertainment for the last 15 years" said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. "Today's Ultra HD Blu-ray certification means we can once again bring our customers the very latest in video and audio technology, ensuring they can enjoy the ultimate 4K experience." With the updated software, PowerDVD will soon be able to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs through supported PCs and displays. The Ultra HD Blu-ray format is capable of supporting content with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, an expanded color range, HDR (high dynamic range), high-frame rates (up to 60fps), and the latest object-based immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. An exact launch date for PowerDVD Ultra HD Blu-ray support has not been announced yet, but versions of the software with Ultra HD Blu-ray playback are expected to be available early this year. CyberLink's latest PowerDVD 16 software is currently on sale for $49.95. Outside of the upcoming PowerDVD Ultra HD Blu-ray PC software update, several companies recently announced new hardware Ultra HD Blu-ray players models, including the Panasonic DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300, the Samsung M9500, the Sony UBP-X800, the Philips BDP7502, the Oppo UDP-205, and the LG UP970. Source: CyberLinkPosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'One More Time With Feeling' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Both releases of the music documentary will be available in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Bad Seed is working on 'One More Time With Feeling' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on March 3. A unique one night only cinema event directed by Andrew Dominik (Chopper, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Killing Them Softly), One More Time With Feeling will be the first ever opportunity anyone will have to hear Skeleton Tree, the sixteenth studio album from Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The film will screen in cinemas across the world on 8th September 2016, immediately prior to the release of Skeleton Tree the following day. Originally a performance based concept, One More Time With Feeling evolved into something much more significant as Dominik delved into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album. Interwoven throughout the Bad Seeds' filmed performance of the new album are interviews and footage shot by Dominik, accompanied by Cave's narration and improvised rumination. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'One More Time With Feeling' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 3.Posted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
VIZIO Updates SmartCast App with New Features and Interface Enhancements[teaser]The company has announced improvements for its SmartCast experience. [/teaser] VIZIO has revealed an update for its SmartCast platform. The improved app now offers a more convenient home screen and user tutorials. "One of the key VIZIO SmartCast differentiators when compared to traditional Smart TV platforms is our ability to continuously enhance the experience with quick improvements which any user can enjoy right from their own mobile device," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "The latest round of enhancements were designed to further simplify consumer interaction with the SmartCast app, giving users quicker access to controls, content and more." The VIZIO SmartCast app 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. 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 newly improved app now offers an enhanced home screen with larger buttons for easier navigation, along with access to more TV shows and movies. Likewise, the home screen will also soon add a "Featured" section with additional content recommendations. In addition, the update also includes a new "Cast Apps" section, with quick access to several popular Chromecast-enabled apps like Netflix, XUMO, and Pluto TV. Once an app is selected, it will launch on the user's mobile device, or if the app is not yet installed, users will be sent directly to the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store where they can download it. Finally, popular Chromecast-enabled apps can now be found using the search function within the VIZIO SmartCast app, and VIZIO has also added a tutorial feature to help users get the most out of their apps. The VIZIO SmartCast ecosystem includes the company's 2016 P-Series, M-Series, and E-Series 4K Ultra HD Displays, as well as several soundbar models. Source: VIZIOPosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 05:00 AM PST by: -
Disney Details 'Doctor Strange' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The mind-bending Marvel film starring Benedict Cumberbatch will be hitting stores at the end of next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is prepping 'Doctor Strange' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on February 28. Best Buy will also be offering both releases in exclusive Steelbook editions. Doctor Strange, the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, has mesmerized both audiences and critics, pulling in more than $658.3 million at the worldwide box office to date and earning a 90% critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes. The biggest single-character introduction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it also carries on Marvel Studios' winning streak as the 14th consecutive MCU film to debut at #1 at the domestic box office. World-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) is changed forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place – a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying, and totally mind-bending journey. Each release will feature 1080p video, lossless 7.1 audio, and supplements include: A Strange Transformation – Open your eye to a new dimension of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and see how the filmmakers brought one of comic books' greatest characters to life; Strange Company – Find out what it's like for the cast to work on a Marvel film, and how Director Scott Derrickson engineered one of the most ambitious, imaginative films ever; The Fabric of Reality – Take a closer look at the movie's extraordinary sets, meticulously crafted costumes and amazingly detailed production elements; Across Time and Space – Explore the countless hours of dance and fight choreography the actors endured in preparation for their physically demanding roles; The Score-cerer Supreme – Join Composer Michael Giacchino and a full orchestra during live recording sessions, and experience the movie's mind-bending music; Marvel Studios Phase 3 Exclusive Look – Get an early peek at Marvel's spectacular upcoming films, including Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War; Team Thor: Part 2 – See more of the hilarious partnership between Thor and his roommate Darryl in this satirical short; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Audio Commentary by Director Scott Derrickson. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Strange' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Mon Jan 9, 2017 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Joe Kane's 'The Man Who Died Twice' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1958 crime drama is headed for a high-definition release this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'The Man Who Died Twice' for Blu-ray later this year. A beautiful nightclub singer (Vera Ralston) identifies her husband's (Rod Cameron) corpse -- or thinks so. Cinematography by Jack Marta (Steven Spielberg's Duel, Paul Wendkos' Angel Baby). Screenplay by Richard Sarafian (Vanishing Point). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man Who Died Twice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jan 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by:
