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'Tyler Perry’s BOO! A Madea Halloween' & 'Tyler Perry’s Madea on the Run' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Prepare yourselves for a double dose of Madea on Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Tyler Perry’s BOO! A Madea Halloween' for Blu-ray on January 31. 'Tyler Perry’s BOO! A Madea Halloween' tells the story of Madea being summoned to keep a watchful eye on Brian’s (Tyler Perry) teenage daughter and keep her out of trouble. Little does Madea know, the trouble is coming for her. Fortunately, or not, she has her posse of Bam (Davis), Hattie (Lovely) and Joe to shield off ghosts and killer clowns. Special features include “Why We Love Madea!” featurette and “Boo! From the Crew” Montage. Following a nine-month nationwide tour, 'Tyler Perry’s Madea on the Run (The Play)' will also be available on the same date. On the run from the law, Madea hides out at Bam's house, thinking she will lie low. Unfortunately, Bam's house is packed with rambunctious family and friends, and Madea finds herself needing to lay down her own law and drop the hammer! You can find the latest specs for 'Tyler Perry’s BOO! A Madea Halloween' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 31. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Bruce Fontaine's 'Beyond Redemption' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The crime thriller is headed for a Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Beyond Redemption' for Blu-ray on February 7. After successfully passing an initiation test to join the upper ranks of the Ching Tau Gang, undercover cop Billy Tong (Brian Ho) is brought in on a plan for a home invasion against a wealthy Chinese businessman that will give Billy the evidence he needs to bring down the gang. As plans are proceeding, Billy learns that his ex-wife is pregnant and begins questioning his career choices. Although Billy realizes the need to put things right and prepare for his new family, his checkered past as a police officer complicates his decision to simply be reassigned. Things become complicated when he is forced to protect the daughter of a rival gang leader's daughter when he learns both sides are planning to strike an important deal. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "Hallway Fight" and "Mauler Opening Fight" featurettes. You can find the latest specs for 'Beyond Redemption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 14, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Debuts Trailer for 'Z: The Beginning of Everything,' Streaming Premiere Set for January 27[teaser]The upcoming series about Zelda Fitzgerald will hit Amazon Prime Video next month.[/teaser] Amazon has revealed a trailer for its latest original series, 'Z: The Beginning of Everything.' The show stars Christina Ricci, David Hoflin, and David Strathairn. Z: The Beginning of Everything is a bio-series of the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, Southern Belle turned flapper, writer and icon of modern feminism. Starting right before Zelda meets unpublished writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1918, Z dives into the fascinating life of a woman ahead of her time and the story of the most famous, and infamous, couple of the Roaring 1920s. Check out the official trailer below! The first season of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' will start streaming through Amazon Prime Video on January 27. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. 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: Amazon (YouTube)Posted Wed Dec 14, 2016 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'Quarry: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The first season of the critically-acclaimed HBO crime drama is headed for Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is working on 'Quarry: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on February 14. Set in and around Memphis during the early 1970s, Quarry is a thrilling action drama that centers on the character of Mac Conway, a Marine who returns home from a second tour of duty in Vietnam. With his relationship with his wife Joni growing tenuous, Mac finds himself tempted by a lucrative offer from The Broker, a shady criminal involved in a network of killing and corruption that spans the length of the Mississippi River. After a series of events, Mac – whom The Broker codenames "Quarry" – finds himself conscripted against his better judgment into The Broker's crew, a turn of events that has dire consequences for both himself and Joni. Gripping and "startlingly good" (Yahoo! TV), with action packed storytelling, the first season of Quarry promises to not disappoint. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless audio, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes – A fascinating selection of more than two dozen deleted scenes from Season 1; "Inside Quarry" – Get an inside look at each episode of Quarry with the cast and crew of the acclaimed series; "Quan Thang Inquiry Scenes" – Check out declassified interview footage in which Mac (Logan Marshall-Green) and other soldiers testify to the events of the Quan Thang tragedy; "About Quarry" – Delve inside the setting, characters and storylines of Quarry with the cast and crew; "Music of Memphis" – Join the cast and crew for an inside look at the classic R&B soundtrack and live music seen in the show; "Recreating 1972" – The cast and crew of Quarry reveal how they turned back the clock to recreate the sets and styles of Memphis in 1972; "Love Letters" – Hear the recorded correspondence between Mac and Joni while he served in Vietnam; "Car Chase Picture in Picture" – Join Quarry star Logan Marshall-Green for this action-packed look at the staging of a rough-and-tumble car chase from the series; and Music Videos – Watch a collection of music videos featuring some of the blistering tracks from the series'. You can find the latest specs for 'Quarry: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 14, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
STARZ Streaming Now Offers Spotify Integration[teaser]The video streaming platform now includes access to Spotify tracks from its series and films.[/teaser] STARZ and Spotify have announced the integration of Spotify music into the STARZ streaming platform. With the mingling of both services, STARZ customers can now play back music tracks from select series and films. "Starz is thrilled to share plans to soon integrate Spotify's industry-leading streaming audio capabilities into the STARZ app," said Jeffrey Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer at Starz. "Spotify integration will complement and fortify the STARZ app's appeal for distributors and consumers alike. Boasting great premium content, download capabilities, and wide availability for free use by participating cable, satellite and telco providers and a low monthly price of just $8.99 for direct subscriptions, the STARZ app has burst onto the OTT landscape, quickly become a leading player in the space." With Spotify integration into the STARZ streaming app, users will now gain access to an extensive collection of songs and soundtracks from TV shows like 'Power' and 'Outlander,' and movies like 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' 'Annie' and Disney's 'Inside Out.' Spotify Premium users can login and listen to full tracks while Free users can access 30-second track previews. In addition, customers can now save and follow Spotify playlists from directly within the STARZ app. Likewise, Spotify users will be treated to customized STARZ video recommendations based on their Spotify listening preferences. The STARZ streaming service provides access to more than 2,700 titles each month, including STARZ original series like 'Outlander,' 'Power,' 'The Girlfriend Experience,' and the upcoming 'American Gods,' as well as popular movies including 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' Likewise, subscribers can also watch content from STARZ sister networks STARZ ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX .The service lets up to four users watch programming simultaneously along with support for virtually unlimited downloads. STARZ streaming is available for Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), iPhones and iPads running iOS 7.0 or higher, Google Nexus Player, Sony Android TV, Roku media players and Roku TVs, and most Android phones, tablets and TV devices. Customers can subscribe to the STARZ digital service in-app from their supported devices or through PCs and MACs. Likewise, current STARZ cable and satellite subscribers can also use the app by authenticating their memberships. The service costs $9 per month and new users can receive a free 7 day trial. Source: STARZPosted Wed Dec 14, 2016 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
LG Unveils New Monitor Lineup, Including 32-inch Ultra HD 4K Model with HDR Support[teaser]Two new monitors have been revealed.[/teaser] LG has announced the latest additions to its monitor lineup. The HDR 32-inch Ultra HD 4K Monitor (32UD99) and 34-inch 21:9 UltraWide Mobile Monitor (34UM79M) will both be on display at CES 2017. "As the availability of HDR (high dynamic range) content continues to expand across a wide range of categories, from movies to games, LG is leading the way in bringing this enhancement to desktop monitors," said to Tim Alessi, head of product marketing at LG Electronics USA. "The enhanced picture quality offered by HDR technology is instantly recognizable to even the most casual user, and manufacturers are already pushing this promising technology to its fullest potential. From high-resolution displays compatible with HDR technology, to UltraWide monitors optimized for multitasking and gaming, LG is committed to delivering the most state-of-the-art and premium monitors in the industry today." The 32UD99 features a 32-inch In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. In addition, the display includes high dynamic range support (HDR10 standard) and is capable of displaying over 95 percent of the DCI-P3 color space. A USB Type-C port is integrated as well, allowing users to stream images, charge a connected laptop, and execute data transfers simultaneously, all with a single cable. Likewise, the monitor includes built-in speakers with LG's Rich Bass technology. Meanwhile, the 34UM79M features a 34-inch IPS panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio. In addition, the display is the world’s first Chromecast-enabled multimedia monitor, allowing users to stream movies, music, games, and more from a mobile device directly to the screen. Likewise, the monitor uses LG's Dual Controller Plus feature to enable users to control both a PC and a smartphone/tablet through a single keyboard and mouse. Finally, buyers can also use the LG Mobile+ Monitor app to control many of the display's settings -- such as input, volume, aspect ratio, PBP/PIP, etc. -- remotely. Beyond the new 32UD99 and 34UM79M, LG will also be showcasing its UltraFine 27-inch 5K and UltraFine 21.5-inch 4K monitors, and 34-inch 21:9 UltraWide curved gaming monitor (model 34UC99) at CES. Source: LGPosted Tue Dec 13, 2016 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 20[teaser]The fluffy comedian will hit the stage on Netflix later this month.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming comedy special, 'Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry'. The show will premiere exclusively through Netflix on December 20. One of the most popular comedians in the world with sell out concerts in over 24 countries, this special marks Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias' Netflix original stand-up comedy debut and sixth comedy special. Watch as Fluffy reflects on his life and more before a sold out house in Chicago, IL. Check out the trailer below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The OA' on December 16, 'Barry' on December 16, 'Travelers' 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. 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 Dec 13, 2016 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Apple TV Adds Tinder Dating App for Living Room Swiping[teaser]Customers can now swipe for matches on the big screen.[/teaser] Tinder has announced the addition of its popular dating app to the Apple TV app store. Previously available on mobile devices, the app allows customers to swipe through potential dating matches. With Tinder for Apple TV, users can now sign into their profiles and swipe for dating matches on their big screen home theater systems. The new HD experience has been specially designed for the Apple TV and its swipeable remote, allowing the whole household to gather around the couch to offer their input on selecting a date. Once logged in, users can simply: - Click the trackpad to view more details about a profile.- Swipe Left to pass, Swipe Right to like someone, and Super Like by Swiping Up.- Shake the remote to Rewind your swipe if you're a Tinder Plus subscriber. If someone likes you back, the app will let you know that it's a match! With that said, the Apple TV app does not currently support messaging or editing your profile, so you'll still need to access your mobile app to makes changes to your bio or contact any matches. Tinder for Apple TV is now available for download in the app store. The Apple TV is now the first media player to receive Tinder support. Beyond the launch of Tinder, Apple also recently added a single sign-on feature for pay-TV providers on the Apple TV. With the new single sign-on feature, subscribers to supported pay-TV providers and platforms can now sign-in just once on their Apple device to enjoy immediate access to numerous apps that are part of their overarching pay-TV subscription. Source: TinderPosted Tue Dec 13, 2016 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
BBC Worldwide & ITV Prep BritBox Streaming Service for the US[teaser]The upcoming streaming platform will offer a variety of British programming.[/teaser] BBC Worldwide & ITV have announced plans to launch BritBox, a new SVOD service for the US market. The platform will include an extensive digital catalogue of British Content through an ad-free subscription plan. "The BBC and ITV are the two most prolific content producers and broadcasters in British television – both known for their unrivaled, ground-breaking shows," said Ann Sarnoff, President, BBC Worldwide North America. "BritBox will offer a streaming experience like no other, with thousands of hours of programs across a wide variety of genres – some of which will be available right after their UK broadcast. This will be a must-have service for lovers of British television." BritBox will include streaming access to several drama premieres never-before-seen in the US, including 'New Blood,' 'Tutankhamun,' 'The Moonstone,' and 'In The Dark,' along with season premieres of drama favorites like 'Cold Feet' and 'Silent Witness.' In addition, the platform's "Now" category will feature a collection of soaps and shows that will be available as soon as 24 hours after their UK broadcast, including titles like 'Eastenders,' 'Emmerdale,' and 'Holby City.' Likewise, the service will also offer a library of British classics like 'Brideshead Revisited,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Upstairs Downstairs,' 'State of Play,' 'Inspector Morse,' 'Rosemary and Thyme,' 'Keeping Up Appearances,' 'Fawlty Towers' and more. "Britain produces some of the best television in the world and we're delighted to be bringing the creative might of the BBC and ITV together for the first time in this exciting new streaming service for U.S. fans," said Simon Pitts, ITV Managing Director of Online, Pay TV and Interactive. "BritBox will be the best and most comprehensive British streaming service in the U.S.; a rich catalogue of classic, new, and exclusive shows easily accessible to U.S. viewers all in one place. ITV is now a global production and distribution business and this marks the first step in our international ambitions for BritBox." An exact release date and pricing for BritBox have not been announced yet, but the platform is set to launch in Q1 2017. The service will be available through the web, mobile devices (iOS and Android), Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Source: ITVPosted Tue Dec 13, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
Oppo Details UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, Price Set for $549[teaser]The company's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player is now available for pre-order.[/teaser] Oppo has fully detailed its first Ultra HD Blu-ray player model. The UDP-203 is currently listed for $549, and pre-orders are scheduled to re-open through the company's site on December 16. The player offers support for 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD, DVD-Audio, SACD, and CD through a high-precision, well-balanced laser optical disc loader, along with HEVC, H.264, VP9 4K, and Hi10P playback from connected USB hard drives and thumb drives up to 16TB in capacity, and DLNA servers and SMB shares over a local network through built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, the device features dual HDMI outputs, 7.1 channel analog output, two rear USB 3.0 ports, one front USB 3.0 port, and digital coaxial and optical connections. Likewise, the unit includes HDR and wide color gamut support with HDR10 playback from discs and video files, along with future Dolby Vision support via a firmware upgrade set for early 2017. Under the hood, the UDP-203 incorporates a customized quad-core video decoder/processor and a 32-bit 8-channel DAC from AKM. Finally, the player provides high-res audio playback, including support for AIFF, WAV, ALAC, APE and FLAC, as well as immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It also directly plays Direct-Stream Digital audio files in stereo DSD64/128 or multi-channel DSD64. The Oppo Ultra HD Blu-ray player will now join previously released US consumer Ultra HD Blu-ray players like the Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player ($278), Philips BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray player ($230), Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player ($699), and Microsoft Xbox One S ($249). Likewise, Sony has announced its upcoming ES Series UBP-X1000E Ultra HD Blu-ray which will be exclusive to the custom installer market. Source: OppoPosted Tue Dec 13, 2016 at 08:15 AM PST by:
