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'Keeping up with the Joneses' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy starring Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Zach Galifianakis, and Gal Gadot will go undercover on Blu-ray and Ultra Blu-ray in January.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Keeping up with the Joneses' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 17. Go deep undercover in this hilarious action-comedy with an all-star cast including Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher and Gal Gadot. An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses — their impossibly attractive and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors — especially when they discover Mr. and Mrs. Jones are covert spies embroiled in international espionage. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video and the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video. Both releases will feature a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack and supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes – Four hilarious deleted scenes, plus the original opening- Spy Game – The stars reveal their roles in the car chases, love story and goofy bromance that melded into the perfect blend of ‘burbs and bullets- Keeping Up With Georgia – Go on location and see how Georgia doubled as the backdrop for both a sleepy, idyllic neighborhood and a stunt-filled setting for spycraft Suggested list price for each release is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Keeping up with the Joneses' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 17. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'House: Two Stories' Blu-ray Double Feature Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick and its sequel are coming to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow is preparing 'House: Two Stories' for Blu-ray on March 21. Step inside, we've been expecting you! At long-last, Arrow Video is proud to present the first two installments of hit horror franchise House on Blu-ray for the first time! In the original House, William Katt (Carrie, The Man From Earth) stars as Roger Cobb, a horror novelist struggling to pen his next bestseller. When he inherits his aunt's creaky old mansion, Roger decides that he's found the ideal place in which to get some writing done. Unfortunately, the house's monstrous supernatural residents have other ideas... Meanwhile, House II: The Second Story sees young Jesse (Arye Gross) moving into an old family mansion where his parents were mysteriously murdered years before. Plans for turning the place into a party pad are soon thwarted by the appearance of Jesse's mummified great-great-grandfather, his mystical crystal skull and the zombie cowboy who'll stop at nothing to lay his hands on it! Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - The House Companion limited edition 60-page book featuring new writing on the entire House franchise by researcher Simon Barber, alongside a wealth of archive material - Audio commentary with director Steve Miner, producer Sean S. Cunningham, actor William Katt and screenwriter Ethan Wiley (House)- Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of House brand new documentary featuring interviews with Steve Miner, Sean S. Cunningham, Ethan Wiley, story creator Fred Dekker, stars William Katt, Kay Lenz, and George Wendt, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Barney Burman, Brian Wade, James Belohovek, Shannon Shea, Kirk Thatcher, and Bill Sturgeon, special paintings artists Richard Hescox and William Stout, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder (House)- Stills Gallery- Theatrical Trailers- Audio commentary with writer-director Ethan Wiley and producer Sean S. Cunningham (House II)- It's Getting Weirder! The Making of House II: The Second Story brand new documentary featuring interviews with Ethan Wiley, Sean S. Cunningham, stars Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Lar Park Lincoln, and Devin DeVasquez, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Chris Walas, Mike Smithson, visual effects supervisor Hoyt Yeatman, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder (House II) Suggested list price for the Limited Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray is $59.95. You can find the latest specs for 'House: Two Stories' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Samsung Updates 2016 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup with YouTube HDR Playback Support[teaser]High dynamic range YouTube content is now available on select Samsung 4K TVs.[/teaser] Samsung has announced the addition of YouTube HDR playback to its 2016 lineup of Ultra HD TVs. High dynamic range support will be added to compatible displays through an automatic software update for the YouTube app. "With the global availability of YouTube's HDR, we at Samsung are thrilled to support the best HDR viewing experience and a wide range of HDR content for users to enjoy," said Seline Han, Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "We are confident that our TVs will bring to life an immersive HDR viewing experience — all from the comfort of our users’ homes." The update is now rolling out to all 2016 Samsung Quantum dot TV and UHD TVs around the world. Once upgraded, users will be able to browse YouTube HDR content by visiting the app's HDR category in the YouTube 4K channel. High Dynamic Range content offers enhanced contrast with more detailed highlights and shadows. Likewise, HDR YouTube videos also include support for a wider color gamut. Current HDR videos come from various YouTube creators like MysteryGuitarMan, Jacob + Katie Schwarz, and Abandon Visuals. Users can check out the HDR YouTube playlist here. In addition, YouTube will continue to work with partners to add more high dynamic range videos throughout 2017. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of HDR support on Samsung’s Quantum dot TVs," said Heather Thompson Rivera, Director of Product Partnerships at YouTube. "By combining Samsung’s commitment to picture quality and our desire to offer the best content available, we will work together to build a strong ecosystem that improves HDR content creation and allows users to enjoy more diverse content in the best quality possible." Samsung's 2016 SUHD TV lineup includes the KS8000, KS8500, KS9000, KS9500, and KS9800 -- with sizes ranging from 49 inches to 88 inches. The flagship KS9800 series features a cadmium free 10 bit Quantum Dot Display with 1,000-nit HDR and support for up to one billion colors in detail. Source: SamsungPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Kino Readies New 2K Restorations of Four Buster Keaton Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Four newly restored Buster Keaton classics are heading to Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'The General/The Three Ages' for Blu-ray on February 7 and 'Steamboat Bill Jr./College' for Blu-ray on February 14. Buster Keaton's THE GENERAL is not simply one of the greatest silent comedies ever made, it is one of the greatest films of any era. In restaging the true story of one man's journey behind enemy lines to reclaim his captured locomotive during the Civil War, Keaton stages a series of complex chases, using lumbering trains as comedic props. Keaton's inventive mind is matched only by his physical athleticism, making THE GENERAL a truly breath-taking experience. Keaton's first foray into making feature films, THREE AGES is a parody of D.W. Griffith's Intolerance, dramatizing man's quest for love in three parallel settings a modern city, the Stone Age, and ancient Rome and loading each plotline with amazing stunts and hysterical sight gags. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K restoration and supplements will include: - Orchestral score by Robert Israel- Orchestral score by Joe Hisaishi- Audio commentary by film historians Michael Schlesinger and Stan Taffel- Introduction by Orson Welles- Introduction by Gloria Swanson- Return of The General, a vintage short film on the restoration of the legendary locomotive/New 2K restoration by Lobster Films- Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra- Music by Robert Israel- Vintage Alka-Seltzer commercial starring Buster Keaton- Candid Camera television segment starring Buster Keaton- Man's Genesis (1912) a prehistoric drama by D.W. Griffith, parodied in Three Ages Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The General/The Three Ages' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-ray STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. was Buster Keaton's last independent silent comedy and also one of his finest. He stars as the effete son of a gruff riverboat captain (Ernest Torrence), who struggles to earn his father's respect (and the love of beautiful Marion Byron). But the film is best remembered for the climactic cyclone sequence a slapstick tour-de-force in which Keaton's comedic stunts are performed amid the full-scale destruction of an entire town. A stone-faced response to Harold Lloyd's The Freshman, COLLEGE follows a frail scholar as he tries to win the heart of a girl (Anne Cornwall) through athletics. Keaton used his own physical agility to brilliant comic effect, as his character suffers a series of crushing failures. But the greatest surprise comes at the end, when the scrawny intellectual finally releases the physical tiger within. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K restoration and supplements will include: - Orchestral score by Timothy Brock- Organ score by Lee Erwin- Audio commentary by film historians Michael Schlesinger and Stan Taffel- Introduction by Serge Bromberg- Vintage Alka-Seltzer commercial starring Buster Keaton- Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra- Organ score by John Muri- Audio commentary by Rob Farr- Tour of filming locations, by John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes- Introduction by Serge Bromberg- Introduction by Lillian Gish- Run, Girl, Run, a 1928 collegiate comedy starring Carole Lombard- The Scribe (1966), Keaton's final on-screen performance Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Steamboat Bill Jr./College' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Preps Guillermo del Toro's New Streaming Kids Show 'Trollhunters' for December 23 Premiere[teaser]The new animated series from DreamWorks will debut just in time for the holiday break.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its newest kids show, 'Trollhunters.' All 26 episodes of the show will start streaming through Netflix on December 23. From the limitless imagination of master storyteller Guillermo del Toro comes a tale of two worlds set to collide in the epic saga DreamWorks Trollhunters. When ordinary teenager Jim Lake Jr. stumbles upon a mystical amulet on his way to school one morning, he inadvertently discovers an extraordinary secret civilization of mighty trolls beneath his small town of Arcadia. Strong-willed and seeking adventure but wholly unprepared for the responsibilities thrust upon him, Jim is forced to take on the exalted mantle of Trollhunter, sworn to protect the good trolls from powerful enemies bent on revenge. The first human ever to hold the honor, Jim abruptly goes from fighting his way through the daily mayhem of high school to joining a war that has raged for centuries, a conflict that now threatens all of mankind and troll-kind alike. Accompanied by his closest human friends and a few key troll allies, the courageous fifteen-year-old must plunge headlong into a fantastical world of astonishing creatures, glorious cities, and fierce enemies desperate to destroy him. Suddenly destined to play a crucial role in an ancient battle of good and evil with stakes that couldn’t be higher, Jim is determined to save the world — right after gym class. DreamWorks Trollhunters is a heroic tale that uncoils with ambitious, complex storytelling and stunning visuals that raise the bar for animated series, creating an event series that will thrill the entire family. Check out the trailer below! "We program our shows around people's lives - not advertising schedules," said Andy Yeatman, Director of Kids Content for Netflix. "We know our members are hungry for new content in the slow post-holiday weeks of late December and early January, which is when our viewership peaks. So, we teamed with DreamWorks Animation Television and acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to launch 26 episodes - the most we've delivered of any original series at once - to give families a new story to enjoy together." Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Travelers' on December 23, 'Sense8 - A Christmas Special' on December 23, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' on January 13, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, 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 Dec 21, 2016 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Hulu Acquires Drama Series 'National Treasure,' US Streaming Premiere Set for March 1[teaser]The British show is heading to Hulu in March.[/teaser] Hulu has announced a deal with All3Media International to secure the US streaming rights to 'National Treasure.' The four-part drama series comes Jack Thorne and Forge Entertainment, and originally premiered in the UK through Channel 4. "We’re very pleased to sign such a significant deal with Hulu for The Forge and Channel 4’s National Treasure - our first ORIGINAL drama with this leading SVOD platform," said Sally Habbershaw, EVP, Sales & Co-productions USA for All3Media International. "This bold and poignant series - a compelling and thoroughly absorbing drama that explores the impact of historical assault charges on all sides of the courtroom - has received wide critical acclaim globally and Hulu is the right partner to ensure its success in the USA. Through Jack Thorne and Marc Munden’s writing and directing craft respectively - as well as career defining performances from an hugely impressive star-studded cast, National Treasure is a stand-out, significant drama." Written by Jack Thorne (This is England '86, '88 and '90, Skins, The Last Panthers) and executive produced by George Faber (Shameless, Elizabeth I, The Shadow Line) and George Ormond (War and Peace, Silent Witness), National Treasure is a compelling and timely four-part serial drama examining the fallout that occurs when accusations of sexual misconduct are lodged against a fictional public figure, exploring their impact on the accused and those most closely associated with him as he is brought to trial. The series follows Paul Finchley, played by BAFTA-winner Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter, Cracker, Tutti Frutti), as a bona fide "national treasure" and one half of a popular, long-running comedy double act. The famous comedian's world is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse. BAFTA-winner Julie Walters (Harry Potter, Brooklyn, Brave, Mamma Mia, Billy Elliott, Educating Rita), Andrea Riseborough (Nocturnal Animals, Birdman, Oblivion) and Tim McInnerny (Notting Hill, Blackadder, Game of Thrones) also star. The first season of 'National Treasure' will start streaming through Hulu on March 1, 2017. Other upcoming Hulu series include a reimagining of 'Foxy Brown' starring Meagan Good, 'The Handmaid's Tale' based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, and 'Future Man' from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials or $12 per month for ad-free playback. A Hulu live streaming platform is also planned to launch in early 2017 with content expected from Turner Networks, Fox, ABC, ESPN, FX, and the Disney Channel. Source: HuluPosted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The third season of the Netflix series is planned for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is working on 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' for Blu-ray on February 7. Season Three features a returning ensemble cast including D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Eiza González, Jesse Garcia, Madison Davenport, Brandon Soo Hoo, Emily Rios and Jake Busey. New cast joining the third season are: Ana de la Reguera ("Jane the Virgin", "Narcos") who will have a recurring role as Lord Venganza Verdugo, one of the seven remaining culebra Lords; Marko Zaror ("Machete Kills") as Zolo, an Aztec warrior trained in hell; Tom Savini ("Friday the 13th", "From Dusk Till Dawn") as Burt, a retired demon hunter who smokes more medical marijuana than he sells; Maurice Compte ("Breaking Bad", "Narcos") as Brasa, a mysterious Rasputin-like figure who takes on the Gecko brothers; and Nicky Whelan ("House of Lies", "The Wedding Ringer") whose character will be revealed during the season. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.Posted Wed Dec 21, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Motor Trend OnDemand Launches "12 Days of Roadkill" Holiday Programming Event[teaser]The automotive SVOD/OTT service is celebrating the holidays with new episodes of 'Roadkill.'[/teaser] TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced the launch of its "12 Days of Roadkill" Christmas campaign. As part of the 12-day holiday programming event, the platform is offering new episodes of 'Roadkill' and 'Roadkill Extra,' along with a bonus Christmas Day episode guest-starring Australia's Mighty Car Mods. Likewise, viewers will also have the chance to participate in daily fan giveaways for Roadkill swag. Over the course of the twelve days, Motor Trend OnDemand will showcase all-new episodes of the award-winning ROADKILL program, and treat viewers to a bonus Christmas Day (12/25) episode that will feature guest stars Marty and Moog from the popular Australian DIY car show, Mighty Car Mods. Other programming highlights include a two-part winter episode on Christmas Eve (12/24), and four new episodes featuring Mighty Car Mods. On New Year’s Eve (12/31) the show will get ready for 2017 with a look back at Roadkill's humble beginnings. Here's a full rundown of the "12 Days of Roadkill" schedule: 12/20, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 96 - Get Deeper Inside Freiburger's 1971 Road Runner 12/21, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 97 - General Mayhem Was Born Here 12/22, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 98 - Lucky’s 1964 Chevy Shop Truck 12/23, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 99 - Your Questions Have Been Answered By Freiburger 12/23, Roadkill, Episode 59 - Freiburger vs. Finnegan $1,500-Car Shootout 12/24, Roadkill, Episode 13-14 - Throwback to a Wintery Roadkill Beginning 12/25, Roadkill, Episode 60 - Bonus Christmas Roadkill with Mighty Car Mods 12/26, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 100 - Special Q&A With the Mighty Car Mods Guys 12/27, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 101 - The Crusher Camaro Engine and an Old Friend! 12/28, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 102 -The Mighty Car Mods Guys Talk “Subacute” 12/29, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 103 - More About the Roadkill 1969 Impala 12/30, Roadkill Extra, EPISODE 104 - Q&A With Marty from Mighty Car Mods! 12/31, Hot Rod Unlimited, Episode 5 – Roadkill Genesis Episode: History of Street-Legal Drag Racing 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. Source: Motor Trend OnDemandPosted Tue Dec 20, 2016 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Travelers,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 23[teaser]The new sci-fi series hits Netflix later this week.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest show, 'Travelers.' The time-traveling sci-fi drama is produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment Inc., in association with Showcase and Netflix. Hundreds of years from now, the last surviving humans discover the means of sending consciousness back through time, directly into people in the 21st century. These "travelers" assume the lives of seemingly random people, while secretly working as teams to perform missions in order to save humanity from a terrible future. These travelers are: FBI Special Agent Grant MacLaren (Eric McCormack), the team's leader; Marcy (Mackenzie Porter), a young, intellectually disabled woman in the care of her social worker, David (Patrick Gilmore); Trevor (Jared Paul Abrahamson), a high school quarterback; Carly (Nesta Marlee Cooper), a single mom in an abusive relationship; and Philip (Reilly Dolman), a heroin-addicted college student. Armed only with their knowledge of history and an archive of social media profiles, the travelers discover that 21st century lives and relationships are as much a challenge as their high-stakes missions. Check out the official trailer below! All twelve episodes of the show's first season will start streaming through Netflix on December 23. The series is written, created and produced by WGC and Gemini Award winner Brad Wright. Wright previously served as co-creator of the Emmy Award nominated series 'Stargate SG-1.' Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Sense8 - A Christmas Special' on December 23, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' on January 13, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Dec 20, 2016 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Nate Parker's 'The Birth of a Nation' Detailed for Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The historical drama will rise up on Blu-ray and Ultra Blu-ray in January.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Birth of a Nation (2016)' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 10. Set against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, against himself and his fellow slaves, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video and the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video. Both releases will feature a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack and supplements will include: - Rise Up: The Legacy of Nat Turner Documentary- Feature Commentary by Director Nate Parker- Gallery- Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary- The Birth of a Nation: The Making of a Movement- #AmeriCAN (Short Film) with Optional Director Commentary- "Free God" Spoken Word- Celebration of Independent Voices – Nate Parker- Shooting Script Suggested list price for each release is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Birth of a Nation (2016)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 10. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Dec 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
