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CES 2017: Hisense Readies 2017 Ultra HD TV Lineup, Including First 4K Laser Cast TV[teaser]Several upcoming display models have been detailed.[/teaser] Hisense has announced more information about its 2017 Ultra HD TV lineup. The collection includes several displays with the company's award-winning ULED technology, a Roku TV model with Dolby Vision, a state-of-the-art true 4K Laser Cast TV, and more. "At Hisense, we continually strive to push the boundaries of TV technology and design," said Jerry Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Hisense Americas. "After a year of standout growth, 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for us, and we look forward to bringing even more consumers together in the living room." The Ultra HD TV lineup will include the H10D, H9D Plus, H9D, H8D, and H7D Series, offering HDR support and Hisense's smart TV platform. In addition, the company is also releasing the new R6 and R8 Series Roku Ultra HD TVs, the latter of which includes Dolby Vision support. Finally, Hisense is also set to launch its 100H10D Series 4K Laser Cast TV which uses a short throw projector and offers HDR support. Click here for impressions of some of the models featured in the lineup from the company's earlier launch event held back in October. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability per the press release: Hisense 100H10D Series – 4K Laser Cast TV (Summer 2017) HDR compatible 5.1 Sound Channel 82% NTSC Motion 120 Ultra short-throw projector technology 5.1 Channel Sound (wireless rears and subwoofer) $12,999.99 Hisense H10D Series – 4K Smart ULED® TV (Early 2017) Ultra HD Premium™ Quantum dot wide color gamut Full array local dimming Motion 480 UHD upscaler Smart TV with full web browser Dbx-tv® award winning sound Bluetooth 4.0 audio output 70" $2,999.99 75" $5,999.99 Hisense H9D Plus Series – 4K Smart ULED® TV (Early 2017) HDR compatible Wide color gamut Edge-lit local dimming (50", 55", 65") Direct-lit local dimming (75") Motion 240 UHD upscaler Smart TV with full web browser 4K media player Dbx-tv® award winning sound Bluetooth 4.0 audio 50" $999.99 55" $1,299.99 65" $1,999.99 75" $2,499.99 Hisense H9D Series – 4K Smart ULED® TV (Early 2017) HDR compatible Wide color gamut Edge-lit local dimming Motion 120 UHD upscaler Smart TV with full web browser 4K media player Dbx-tv® award winning sound Bluetooth 4.0 audio 50" $699.99 55" $899.99 65" $1,299.99 Hisense H8D Series – 4K Smart TV (Early 2017) HDR compatible Direct-lit local dimming Motion 120 UHD upscaler Smart TV with full web browser 4K media player Dbx-tv® award winning sound 50" $549.99 55" $649.99 65" $999.99 86" $5,999.99 Hisense H7D Series – 4K Smart TV HDR compatible Motion 120 UHD upscaler Smart TV with full web browser 4K media player Dbx-tv® award winning sound 43" $399.99 50" $499.99 55" $599.99 65" $899.99 4K Hisense Roku TV R6 Series Runs the Roku OS HDR 10 compatible 4K spotlight channel 4,500+ streaming channels 450,000+ movies and TV episodes Roku search across 150 top channels Live TV pause Private listening and voice search via Roku mobile app Headphone jack (wired) R6 43" $399.99 R6 50" $449.99 R6 55" $549.99 R6 65" $799.99 4K Hisense Roku TV R8 Series All the features of the R6 Series plus: Dolby Vision Direct-lit local dimming R8 75" $1,999.99 Source: Hisense via PR NewswirePosted Fri Jan 6, 2017 at 01:45 PM PST by: -
Blake Edwards' 'The Pink Panther Film Collection' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Six classic Peter Sellers comedies will be getting a high-definition box set release in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'The Pink Panther Film Collection' for Blu-ray on April 11. 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 indexed under April 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Postcards From The Edge' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1990 dramedy starring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine is headed for high-definition next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mill Creek Entertainment is preparing 'Postcards From The Edge' for Blu-ray on February 1. Based on actress Carrie Fisher's bestselling autobiographical novel, Postcards From The Edge is a wickedly witty expose of life in the Hollywood fast lane. In a brilliant comic performance, Meryl Streep stars as Suzanne Vale, a wisecracking, vulnerable actress determined to jump start her failing career. As her aging movie star mother, Shirley MacLaine offers the definitive portrait of Hollywood's gutsy glamour queens in scenes spiked with razor-edged humor and searing honesty. Dennis Quaid, Rob Reiner and an all-star cast offer a bird's-eye view of Hollywood has-beens and wanna-bes. Funny and uncompromising, Postcards From The Edge dishes the Tinseltown dirt with style and wit, serving up a delicious behind-the-scenes comedy that no film lover can resist. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Postcards From The Edge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Fri Jan 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: Onkyo Details SBT-A500 Network Soundbar with DTS:X & Dolby Atmos[teaser]The new immersive audio soundbar ships this month.[/teaser] Onkyo has announced the launch of its latest soundbar model. The SBT-A500 Network Surround Soundbar System will be available this month for an MSRP of $999. Onkyo's SBT-A500 is a three-piece system with a low 2.1" profile soundbar, a slim Network A/V Receiver, and a wireless subwoofer. The soundbar features precision drivers with two speakers each for the left, right, and center channels, plus single height speakers for overhead sound with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object based immersive audio formats. In addition, the system includes dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity with Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi technology, AirPlay, and FireConnect multi-room distribution. Four HDMI inputs are integrated as well, including a 4K/60p with Audio Return Channel TV connection. Likewise, customers can use the Onkyo Controller app for wireless casting with easy access to included TuneIn, TIDAL, and Pandora, and system remote controls for each zone. Finally, the system also offers a 40-preset FM tuner, AV sync function, L/R tone controls, and DTS Neural:X and a Dolby Surround up-mixer for producing 3D sound. The Onkyo SBT-A500 Network Surround Soundbar System is currently on display at CES 2017 in the Venetian Bassano Room #2601. Outside of the new soundbar, Onkyo also recently announced upcoming Chromecast built-in support for several existing audio components. Chromecast built-in tech allows customers with Chromecast-enabled AV products to use their mobile devices to stream music, radio, or podcasts, and control the audio from anywhere in the house using Cast-enabled mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook. Chromecast built-in functions will be activated through firmware updates starting this spring for select Onkyo gear. Click here for the full list. Source: OnkyoPosted Fri Jan 6, 2017 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
Brad Peyton's 'Incarnate' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will possess Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Incarnate' for Blu-ray on March 7. Aaron Eckhart stars as Dr. Seth Ember, an unconventional exorcist who uses science instead of religion to tap into the minds of the possessed to remove the demon from their subconscious. When an 11-year-old boy becomes possessed by a creature of unspeakable evil, Ember enters the mind of the boy to attack the vengeful demon, but he finds himself facing the battle of his life and horrors of his own past. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include The Making of Incarnate. You can find the latest specs for 'Incarnate' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 6, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: P&F USA Announces New Philips Branded Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with Dolby Vision Support[teaser]The company's newest Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been revealed.[/teaser] P&F USA has announced its latest Philips branded Ultra HD Blu-ray player model. The upcoming BDP7502 Ultra HD Blu-ray player will offer Dolby Vision HDR support through a software update scheduled for later this year. "HDR is a significant advancement in picture technology that delivers tangible improvements in image quality, but Dolby Vision goes further and transforms an HDR picture into something that is truly stunning," said Karl Bearnarth, executive vice president, sales and marketing, P&F USA, Inc., the exclusive North American license partner for Philips consumer televisions and home video products. "Dolby Vision is not just greater dynamic range and wider color gamut; it is also smarter pixels that deliver the best possible viewing experience for consumers." The BDP7502 is set to include Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback with Dolby Vision (via future software update), along with integrated HEVC and VP9 decoders for playing Netflix and YouTube 4K content, 4K upscaling for non-4K sources, and support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet, USB Multimedia, and HDMI 2.0a HDR video output and 1.4a audio output connections are included as well. Dolby Vision combines high dynamic range mastering and an expanded color palette to produce enhanced brightness and contrast along with more life-like colors on supported discs, players, and displays. The format is supported by several streaming services and TV models from VIZIO, LeEco, LG, TCL, Sony, and Philips, including Philips' newly announced 6000, 7000, and 8000 Series Ultra HD TVs. In addition, Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. have all announced plans to release Ultra HD Blu-ray discs mastered in Dolby Vision. Specific titles have not been announced yet, but the first Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray discs are set for an early 2017 release. The Philips branded BDP7502 is set for release in the Spring for a suggested retail price of $300. Source: DolbyPosted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Doctor Strange' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]The mind-bending Marvel film starring Benedict Cumberbatch will be hitting stores at the end of next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is prepping 'Doctor Strange' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on February 28. From Marvel comes Doctor Strange, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes 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. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but Best Buy will be offering both releases in exclusive Steelbook editions. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Strange' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.Posted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: Pioneer Releases Elite FS-EB70 Network Soundbar System with DTS:X & Dolby Atmos[teaser]The new soundbar system offers immersive audio support.[/teaser] Pioneer has announced the launch of its Elite FS-EB70 Network Soundbar System. The device is now available for a suggested retail price of $1,000. The Elite FS-EB70 is a 3.1.2 ultra slim soundbar system with six-channel Class D amps with a dedicated power supply, wide-dispersal speakers, and custom top-mounted drivers that can bounce sound off the ceiling for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio. In addition, the system includes a compact wireless subwoofer. Here's a full rundown of key features per the press release: Surround Sound - Upward firing speakers conform to the Dolby Atmos standard for overhead sound reproduction of object and channel based content. In-ceiling speakers or additional modules are not required.- A Dolby Surround upmixer, which decodes and directs sounds to all of the speakers in the sound bar including up-firing capabilities to provide a higher sense of immersion from all channel based content.- Dolby Audio™ includes new Surround Enhancer technology, a mode that wraps sound around the listening position by means of virtual rear speaker creation.- DTS Neural:X™ mixes standard 5.1 sound for convincing replication of object-audio soundtracks by retrieving spatial cues from the soundtrack.- Dialog is mixed as a separate element in DTS:X™ so dialog volume can be raised or lowered independently to other sound elements. Multi-Room & Streaming - Multi-room wireless audio functionality and streaming capabilities include FireConnect™*1, DTS Play-Fi® technology*2, Chromecast built-in*2, AirPlay® as well as Bluetooth® wireless connectivity*3 and dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi®.- Supports all leading subscription services Spotify®*4, Pandora®, TIDAL, DEEZER, and TuneIn. Easy Calibration - Premium MCACC*5 technology calibrates phase, reverb, frequency, and output for optimal sound at the listening position by ensuring that directional sounds of all frequencies arrive simultaneously so the listener is presented with a studio-faithful object audio image. The built-in Reflex Optimizer precisely aligns the height-channel phase. Hi-Res Connections - Four 4K/60p Ultra HD-ready HDMI® inputs connect various media players including those capable of High Dynamic Range*6 and BT.2020*7 video, and routes signals to a compatible TV via a single HDMI cable.- HDMI output features Audio Return Channel (ARC) with CEC/CEC Multilink. Your home entertainment system can be configured to switch on and off automatically with the TV.- Format compatibility includes Hi-Res Audio and 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz DSD network audio*8.- Analog RCA or optical digital inputs are perfect for legacy gear and a USB input supports audio playback of a variety of music formats, including hi-res audio stored on USB memory devices*9. Pioneer's FS-EB70 soundbar system is now shipping. Likewise, the device is also currently on display at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Source: PioneerPosted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: P&F USA Reveals New 2017 Philips Branded 4K Ultra HD TVs with Dolby Vision Support[teaser]The new 4K displays start at just $650.[/teaser] P&F USA has detailed its latest lineup of Philips branded 4K Ultra HD TVs. The 2017 collection includes the 6000, 7000, and 8000 series. In addition, all models will feature Dolby Vision support out of the box. "We are excited to partner with P&F USA to provide consumers more ways to experience Dolby Vision today," said Giles Baker, senior vice president, Consumer Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories Inc.. "Dolby Vision transforms your TV experience with dramatic imaging that goes above and beyond generic HDR, delivering a spectacular experience that brings entertainment to life before your eyes." The 8000 Series will be available in 49-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch sizes. The series features Dolby Vision HDR, wide color gamut, BrightPro Plus backlight, Micro Dimming, 240 Perfect Motion Rate, 4K upscaling, dual band 802.11ac wireless LAN with MIMO antennas, HDMI 2.0a with HDCP 2.2, and Sonic Emotion Premium sound. In addition, the sets include Chromecast built-in support and Google Home compatibility. Meanwhile, the 7000 Series will be available in a 98-inch model. The TV features Dolby Vision HDR, Philips NetTV, BrightPro backlight, Macro dimming, 240 Perfect Motion Rate, 4K upscaling, wireless screen casting, dual band 802.11ac wireless LAN with MIMO antennas, HDMI 2.0a with HDCP 2.2, and Sonic Emotion Premium Sound. Finally, the 6000 Series will be available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch versions. The displays feature Dolby Vision HDR, NetTV, BrightPro backlight, Macro dimming, 120 Perfect Motion Rate, 4K upscaling, wireless screencasting, dual band 802.11ac wireless LAN with MIMO antennas, HDMI 2.0a with HDCP 2.2, and Sonic Emotion Premium sound. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability for each series: 6000 series 43PFL6902 43-inch class Spring 2017 $649.99 50PFL6902 50-inch class Spring 2017 $799.99 55PFL6902 55-inch class Spring 2017 $899.99 65PFL6902 65-inch class Spring 2017 $1299.99 75PFL6902 75-inch class Summer 2017 $2499.99 86PFL6902 86-inch class Summer 2017 $3999.99 7000 series 98PFL7902 98-inch class Summer 2017 $19,999.99 8000 series 49PFL8922 49-inch class Fall 2017 $999.99 55PFL8922 55-inch class Fall 2017 $1199.99 65PFL8922 65-inch class Fall 2017 $1699.99 Source: DolbyPosted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
Scream Factory Announces Spring/Summer 2017 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]Five genre flicks are heading to Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Contamination .7,' 'The Vampire,' 'I Bury the Living,' 'Invasion of the Bee Girls,' and 'The Naked Cage' for Blu-ray in spring/summer 2017. 'Contamination .7' (a.k.a. The Crawlers) - People from a small town are attacked by evil radioactive tree roots growing in the forest. 'The Vampire' - 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.'I Bury the Living' - Cemetery director Robert Kraft discovers that by arbitrarily changing the status of plots from empty to occupied on the planogram causes the death of the plots' owners.'Invasion of the Bee Girls' - A powerful cosmic force is turning Earth women into queen bees who kill men by wearing them out sexually.'The Naked Cage' - A young woman is falsely convicted of a bank robbery and sent to a maximum-security prison run by a corrupt warden, where she is forced to suffer various indignities. Specs, supplements, and suggested list prices 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 under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by:
