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Amazon Sets January 13 Premiere Date for 'Sneaky Pete' Starring Giovanni Ribisi[teaser]The new series from executive producer Graham Yost will start streaming next month.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a release date for its latest original show, 'Sneaky Pete.' The series is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany, and Austria on January 13. From the creator of 'Justified' and Executive Producer Bryan Cranston comes an exciting new series about a con-man, Marius (Giovanni Ribisi), on the run from a vicious gangster. Marius hides by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, and takes cover with Pete's estranged family – a colorful group (headed by Margo Martindale) with well-guarded and dangerous secrets of their own. Check out the official trailer below! "We're excited that 2017 will be starting with Sneaky Pete, an inside look at the world of con artists," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama, Amazon Studios. "The remarkable cast, led by Giovanni Ribisi, and innovative producers Bryan Cranston and Graham Yost have made a fantastic series that we're excited to bring to customers." Other upcoming Amazon premieres include the documentary film 'Gleason' on December 29 and the original series 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' on January 27. In addition, Amazon also recently renewed 'Bosch' for a fourth season, greenlit full season orders for its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' ordered a 13 episode documentary series called 'American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story,' announced an additional docuseries titled 'Novak' about tennis player Novak Djokovic, revealed plans to develop a series inspired by 'The Departed,' renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively, renewed 'One Mississippi' for a second season, and ordered new shows from Matthew Weiner and David O. Russell. 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 Fri Dec 23, 2016 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Film Movement Preps 'Pelle the Conqueror' for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Bille August's film will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement is preparing 'Pelle the Conqueror' for Blu-ray on May 2. Lasse, an elderly and widowed farmer, and his young son Pelle, join a boat-load of immigrants to escape from impoverished rural Sweden to Denmark's Baltic island of Bornholm. They are employed at a large farm in Denmark, where they are treated as the lowest of the low. It is ultimately their loving relationship which sustains them through a difficult year. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a new 30th anniversary restoration. You can find the latest specs for 'Pelle the Conqueror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2.Posted Fri Dec 23, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
LG Readies New Mid-Range Smartphone Lineup for CES 2017 Debut[teaser]Five new smartphone models will be revealed at CES.[/teaser] LG has announced plans to debut four new K Series smartphones at CES 2017. In addition, the company will unveil its new Stylo 3 at the show as well. The upcoming mid-range products are designed to offer many of the same premium technologies found on LG's higher end smartphone models. "Our 2017 mass-tier, mid-range smartphones focus on giving our customers a wide variety of options and choices for their smartphone lifestyles," said Juno Cho, president of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "What's consistent in all our K Series and Stylus 3 devices is that they look and feel premium, offer replaceable batteries and all come with expandable memory slots – what customers consider key factors when buying smartphones in this category." The new K Series will feature four models -- the K3, K4, K8, and K10 -- providing different options to match different customer's needs. Screen sizes range from 4.5-inches to 5.3-inches with resolutions ranging from 854 x 480 to 1280 x 720. Meanwhile, the LG Stylo 3 features a 5.7-inch 720p screen and is designed to provide a great note taking experience by simulating the feel of an actual pen with the device's new 1.8mm diameter fiber-tip stylus. Here's a full rundown of specs for each model per the press release... K10 Key Specifications: Chipset: MT6750 1.5 GHz Octa-CoreDisplay: 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 277ppi)Memory: 2GB LPDDR3 RAM / 16 or 32GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)Camera: Front 5MP (Wide) / Rear 13MP (Standard)Battery: 2,800mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 7.0 NougatSize: 148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9mmWeight: 142gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 / NFCColor: Black / Titan / GoldOther: Fingerprint Scanner K8 Key Specifications: Chipset: MSM8917 1.4 Quad-CoreDisplay: 5.0-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 294ppi)Memory: 1.5GB LPDDR3 RAM / 16GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)Camera: Front 5MP / Rear 13MPBattery: 2,500mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 7.0 NougatSize: 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.09mmWeight: 142gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 / NFCColor: Silver / Titan / Dark Blue / Gold K4 Key Specifications: Chipset: MSM8909 1.1GHz Quad-CoreDisplay: 5.0-inch FWVGA In-cell Touch (854 x 480 / 196ppi)Memory: 1GB LPDDR3 RAM / 8GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)Camera: Front 5MP / Rear 5MPBattery: 2,500mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowSize: 144.76 x 72.6 x 7.9mmWeight: 135gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.1 / USB 2.0Color: Titan / Black K3 Key Specifications: Chipset: MSM8909 1.1GHz Quad-CoreDisplay: 4.5-inch FWVGA On-cell Touch (854 x 480 / 218ppi)Memory: 1GB LPDDR3 RAM / 8GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)Camera: Front 2MP / Rear 5MPBattery: 2,100mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowSize: 133.9 x 69.75 x 9.44mmWeight: 132gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.1 / USB 2.0Color: Black Stylo 3 Key Specifications: Chipset: MT6750 1.5GHz Octa-CoreDisplay: 5.7-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 258ppi)Memory: 3GB LPDDR3 RAM / 16GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)Camera: Front 8MP / Rear 13MPBattery: 3,200mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 7.0 NougatSize: 155.6 x 79.8 x 7.4mmWeight: 149gNetwork: LTE / 3G / 2GConnectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0Color: Metallic Titan / Pink GoldOther: Stylus Pen / FM Radio / Fingerprint Scanner Pricing and availability will be announced in the coming weeks. All five smartphones will be on display at CES 2017 from January 5-8 in Las Vegas. Source: LGPosted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
Clay Tweel's Documentary Film 'Gleason' Heads to Amazon Prime Video on December 29[teaser]The Amazon Original Movie will hit Prime Video next week.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a streaming release date for its original documentary, 'Gleason.' The film will be available through Prime Video at no additional cost to members on December 29. "We are incredibly excited for our customers to experience Gleason's inspiring story of strength, grace, love and family on Prime Video," said Jason Ropell, Worldwide Head of Motion Pictures, Amazon Studios. Shortly after former New Orleans Saints star defensive back Steve Gleason is diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34, he learns that his wife Michel is pregnant with their first child. Determined to live his remaining years to their fullest, Steve goes on an expedition to Alaska, creates a foundation to help others with ALS patients, rebuilds a rocky relationship with his father and embraces new technologies to help compensate for his deteriorating physical abilities—all with Michel’s unwavering support. Brimming with humor and heart, this inspirational documentary follows a man who battles overwhelming adversity to find his true purpose in life. Check out the official trailer below! 'Gleason' previously made its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on July 29, 2016. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' on January 27. In addition, Amazon also recently renewed 'Bosch' for a fourth season, greenlit full season orders for its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' ordered a 13 episode documentary series called 'American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story,' announced an additional docuseries titled 'Novak' about tennis player Novak Djokovic, revealed plans to develop a series inspired by 'The Departed,' renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively, renewed 'One Mississippi' for a second season, and ordered new shows from Matthew Weiner and David O. Russell. 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 Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 01:45 PM PST by: -
Ziggy Says 'Quantum Leap: The Complete Series' Will Be Leaping to Blu-ray in February[teaser]The science fiction classic series starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell arrives on Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mill Creek is working on 'Quantum Leap: The Complete Series' for Blu-ray on February 7. In their announcement, Mill Creek says, "Get ready for an adventure of many lifetimes, with the ground-breaking sci-fi classic, Quantum Leap. With the complete series box set, you can now leap through all 95 thrilling episodes over 5 seasons of this Primetime Emmy Award-winning series, back-to-back and uninterrupted. The vast majority of the original music has been restored for our release!" Join Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), a time traveler lost in time, who temporarily leaps into the bodies and lives of other people to "put right what once went wrong." Accompanied by Al (Dean Stockwell), a wise-cracking holograph that only Sam can see and hear, Sam twists the hands of fate with each heart-pounding, action-packed adventure in the hopes that he can someday complete the mission that will take him home. Winner of 6 Emmy Awards, and nominated for 26 additional awards. Ranked #15 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Top Cult Shows Ever" The series traces its roots to the original Battlestar Galactica, which Donald P. Bellisario wrote and produced for. Stars Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell both won Golden Globe awards for their performances in this hit series! Includes hundreds of celebrity guest stars including: Jennifer Anniston, Neil Patrick Harris, Teri Hatcher, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Madsen, Jason Priestley, Bob Saget, Brooke Shields, and Dr. Ruth Westmeimer. You can find the latest specs for 'Quantum Leap: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7.Posted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Ron Howard's 'Inferno' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The film based on Dan Brown's novel starring Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones arrives on both formats in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Inferno' will hit Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 24. In this contemporary action thriller, the famous symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia and finds himself the target of a manhunt. Langdon teams up with Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones), a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Together, they race across Europe and against the clock to stop a virus that would wipe out half of the world's population. Each release will feature lossless audio (Dolby Atmos on the 4K release) and supplements include Deleted and Extended Scenes and Six Featurettes. You can find the latest specs for 'Inferno' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 24. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Solace' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The crime thriller starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin Farrell, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan is planned for a Blu-ray release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Solace' for Blu-ray on March 24. When FBI Special Agent Joe Merriwether (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is unable to solve a series of homicides, he enlists the help of a former colleague, Dr. John Clancy (Anthony Hopkins), a retired physician with psychic powers. Soon, Clancy realizes that his exceptional intuitive powers are no match for the extraordinary powers of the vicious murderer (Colin Farrell) on a mission. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Afonso Poyart; and "Visions and Voices: The Making of Solace" Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Solace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 24.Posted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Ben Younger's 'Bleed For This' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The boxing drama based on a true story is headed for a Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Bleed For This' for Blu-ray on February 14. Miles Teller ('Whiplash') stars as Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Pazienza, a local boxer from Rhode Island who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights. After a near-fatal car accident leaves Vinny with a severed spine, he is told he may never walk again. Against doctor's orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart, 'The Dark Knight') agrees to help Vinny return to the ring in just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight of his life. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Inspired by a Legend; An Authentic World; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Bleed For This' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Takashi Miike's 'Dead or Alive Trilogy' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime flicks are coming to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow is preparing 'Dead or Alive Trilogy' for Blu-ray on March 14. Beginning with an explosive, six-minute montage of sex, drugs and violence, and ending with a phallus-headed battle robot taking flight, Takashi Miike's unforgettable Dead or Alive Trilogy features many of the director's most outrageous moments set alongside some of his most dramatically moving scenes. Made between 1999 and 2002, the Dead or Alive films cemented Miike's reputation overseas as one of the most provocative enfants terrible of Japanese cinema, yet also one of its most talented and innovative filmmakers. In Dead or Alive, tough gangster Ryuichi (Riki Takeuchi) and his ethnically Chinese gang make a play to take over the drug trade in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by massacring the competition. But he meets his match in detective Jojima (Show Aikawa), who will do everything to stop them. Dead or Alive 2: Birds casts Aikawa and Takeuchi together again, but as new characters, a pair of rival yakuza assassins who turn out to be childhood friends; after a botched hit, they flee together to the island where they grew up, and decide to devote their deadly skills to a more humanitarian cause. And in Dead or Alive: Final, Takeuchi and Aikawa are catapulted into a future Yokohama ruled by multilingual gangs and cyborg soldiers, where they once again butt heads in the action-packed and cyberpunk-tinged finale to the trilogy. Each of them unique in theme and tone, the Dead or Alive films showcase Miike at the peak of his strengths, creating three very distinct movies connected only by their two popular main actors, each film a separate yet superb example of crime drama, character study, and action filmmaking. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, uncompressed stereo soundtracks, and supplements will include: - New interview with actor Riki Takeuchi- New interview with actor Sho Aikawa- New interview with producer and screenwriter Toshiki Kimura- New audio commentary for Dead or Alive by Miike biographer Tom Mes- Archive interviews with cast and crew- Archive making-of featurettes for DOA2: Birds and DOA: Final- Original theatrical trailers for all three films- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Orlando Arocena- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the films by Kat Ellinger Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead or Alive Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 22, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
DTS Highlights Headphone:X Immersive Audio Technology with New 'Sound of Sport' Video Series[teaser]Experience DTS Headphone:X for yourself in this new video clip![/teaser] DTS and Red Bull have released a new motorsports video clip designed to show off DTS Headphone:X immersive audio technology. The clip, featuring Red Bull motorcyle stunt rider Aaron Colton, is the first of a new video series called 'Sound of Sport.' DTS Headphone:X technology simulates the 3D environment of an audio track's original mixing stage, providing an immersive 360 degree surround sound experience through any pair of headphones or earbuds on any device. Designed to highlight the format, the new 'Sound of Sport' series uses "top-tier sound technology to bring viewers into the world of sport in a way never before seen (or heard)." The first clip features Red Bull stunt rider Aaron Colton as he travels across Donner Pass performing various tricks and stunts on his motorcycle. To experience DTS Headphone:X for yourself, put on any pair of headphones or earbuds and check out the video clip through this link! "Watching anything motorsports without good sound is like watching a foreign movie without subtitles," said Red Bull stunt rider Aaron Colton. "You may be able to piece the story together, but it still won't add up. I watch so many motorsports videos where sound is nothing more than an afterthought. That's just not okay. We've all been let down by our feature film 'cool guy' fake motorcycle sounds too many times. The minute clicks and buzzes of a motorcycle are aspects of the sport typically reserved for those on the machine. But through the state-of-the-art DTS Headphone:X immersive audio technology, the sound of sport can be realized with any pair of headphones." Beyond the new 'Sound of Sport' series, DTS previously showcased their Headphone:X tech with a demo clip titled 'Avant Card.' Likewise, DTS Headphone:X audio tracks are also available on titles from several other content providers, including select Blu-ray home entertainment releases from Paramount and Lionsgate. Headphone:X serves as a complement to the company's DTS:X object based surround sound format for home theaters. Source: Red BullPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 04:00 PM PST by:
