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Joseph Ellison's 'Don't Go in the House' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1979 horror flick is coming to Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Don't Go in the House' for Blu-ray in January. As a child, Donald Kohler grew up under the sadistic rule of an overbearing mother. Her method of punishment? A severe burning. Through the years, Donald finds no comfort, no sympathy, nor home in the real world. When he discovers his mother has died, he thinks he may finally be free. But with nightmarish visions and voices in his head, the damage has been done. Now he hopes to incinerate his repressive past by seeking out young women, taking them to his home and burning them alive. The release will feature a new HD scan of the original camera negative; New interview with actor Robert Osth; New featurette - Don't Go in the House Again - a tour of the Strauss Mansion; New featurette - Ghost Hunting the Strauss Mansion with Greg Caggiano; Audio Commentary with star Dan Grimaldi; Interview with actor Dan Grimaldi; Theatrical Trailer; and Alternate Title Card. You can find the latest specs for 'Don't Go in the House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Hulu Launches Ultra HD Streaming Support, 4K Lineup Includes James Bond Films[teaser]The streaming platform now offers select content in 4K Ultra HD.[/teaser] Hulu has announced the addition of 4K Ultra HD streaming support for several of its original series. In addition, the service is also now offering the James Bond movie collection in 4K. As part of the company's Ultra HD streaming launch, Hulu's initial selection of 4K titles will include its newest original show, 'Shut Eye.' 'Shut Eye' takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed. Every episode of the show's first season will premiere in 4K Ultra HD on December 7. In addition to 'Shut Eye,' the current 4K lineup also includes previous original series like 'Chance,' 'The Path,' and '11.22.63.' ' And beyond Hulu originals, the platform is also streaming more than 20 James Bond movies in 4K Ultra HD, including 'Spectre,' 'Die Another Day,' and 'Golden Eye.' Likewise, more Ultra HD content will be added throughout 2017. Hulu 4K streaming is currently supported through the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One S. Support for more devices will be added next year. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. 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 Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
Stephen Gyllenhaal's 'Certain Fury' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1985 action drama starring Tatum O'Neal, Irene Cara, and Peter Fonda is headed for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Certain Fury' for Blu-ray on February 21. Two girls, the innocent Tracy and the not-so-innocent Scarlet, are caught in a brutal escapade of mistaken identity, accused of a crime they didn't commit and will do anything to stay alive. Cinematography by Kees Van Oostrum (Gettysburg, Gods and Generals). The film has been newly remastered and supplements include: Audio Commentary by Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Tim Greer; Reversible Blu-ray Art; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Certain Fury' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 21.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Renews Marvel's 'Luke Cage' for Second Season[teaser]"Sweet Christmas!" The streaming series is set to return for another batch of episodes.[/teaser] Netflix has announced a second season order for its original show, 'Luke Cage.' Based on the Marvel comic book, the series stars Mike Colter, reprising the role he originated in the first season of 'Jessica Jones.' After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive who attempts to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But soon he is pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury. An exact release date for 'Luke Cage' season two has not been announced yet, but all 13 episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream on Netflix. Check out the first season trailer below! In addition to a new season of 'Luke Cage,' Marvel and Netflix are also prepping 'Iron Fist' and 'The Defenders' for 2017 debuts. 'The Defenders' will feature a crossover team-up between Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist as they face their biggest threat yet. The series will star Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones, all reprising their roles from their individual shows. Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez, Drew Goddard ('The Martian,' 'Lost,' 'Alias'), and Jeph Loeb will all serve as Executive Producers for the mini-series. The show is being produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Reggie Watts: Spatial' on December 6, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, 'Gabriel lglesias: I'm Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry' on December 20, '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. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Luke Cage TwitterPosted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
Warner Bros. Readies 'Animal Kingdom: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama will hit Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is working on 'Animal Kingdom: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on February 14. This bold family crime drama from John Wells Productions centers on 17-year-old "J" Cody, who moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of an overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch "Smurf" Cody (Ellen Barkin) and her right-hand Baz (Scott Speedman), who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope (Shawn Hatosy), the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family. It isn't long before J is pulled into the family's life of indulgence and excess, but he soon discovers that it's all being funded by criminal activities. Joining the family comes with more danger and excitement than he might be ready to handle. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Inside Animal Kingdom- Animal Kingdom: Stunts- Meet the Codys- Getting Into Character- Setting The Stage- Family Comes First- Deleted Scenes You can find the latest specs for 'Animal Kingdom: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14.Posted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Victoria: The Complete First Season' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The queen will take the throne on Blu-ray in January.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is working on 'Victoria: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on January 31. Victoria is the landmark account of the early years on the throne of one of Britain's greatest queens. Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) plays Victoria, taking her first faltering steps from capricious, hormonal teenager to respected monarch. Central to the drama is the scandalous friendship between Victoria and her first prime minister Lord Melbourne (BAFTA nominated Rufus Sewell; The Man in the High Castle), and the romance with her cousin Prince Albert (Tom Hughes; The Game). Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Victoria: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
DirecTV Set to Broadcast First Live 4K Ultra HD NBA Game in US Tonight[teaser]Basketball fans can catch the first live 4K broadcast of an NBA game in the US at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET on DirecTV.[/teaser] AT&T and NBA TV have announced plans to offer tonight's Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz NBA Game live in Ultra HD through DirecTV. The telecast follows previous 4K test broadcasts by the NBA, and marks the first live Ultra HD broadcast of an NBA game in the United States. "The 4K UHD experience on DIRECTV combines the excitement of the arena and the convenience of the living room," said Dan York, Chief Content Officer, AT&T Entertainment Group. "Live sports is one of the best ways to showcase this incredibly vivid format and we believe NBA fans will love this unique video experience." The game will be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD on DirecTV tonight, December 3, at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET. In order to enjoy the 4K broadcast, DirecTV customers will need: - DIRECTV ULTIMATE Package or higher, 4K account authorization and professional installation- DIRECTV's latest Genie HD DVR (HR54)- Either a DIRECTV 4K Ready TV or a compatible 4K TV connected to the latest 4K Genie Mini Beyond tonight's Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz matchup, DirecTV plans to announce additional 4K Ultra HD NBA broadcasts in the future. And outside of traditional satellite service, the company also recently launched its new DirecTV Now streaming TV platform. The service offers live sports, on demand content, premium channels, popular shows, and hit movies through various supported tablets, smartphones, media players, and TVs. Here's a rundown of current plans: - Live a Little – $35 / month (60+ channels)- Just Right – $50 / month (80+ channels)- Go Big – $60 / month (100+ channels)- Gotta Have it – $70 / month (120+ channels) Source: AT&TPosted Sat Dec 3, 2016 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
Don't Miss 'Moana' in Dolby CinemaThis week I had the great fortune to do something quite rare in the new-parenting universe. I went to the cinema. Twice! And, during this week's different-day double-feature, I realized a couple things. First, nothing replaces the full experience and scope of going to a movie theatre. More important, though, contrasting experiences underscored how vital it is to seek out a quality auditorium when stepping away from our home theatres.My first screening was the contained sci-fi drama, 'Arrival', which is wonderful and heartbreaking and smart and everything in between. Screenwriter Eric Heisserer and director Dennis Villeneuve and the rest of the cast and crew made an incredibly moving and suspenseful film. I loved every frame.But I also loathed every frame. No, there weren't any focus issues or obvious projector problems. The sound was actually quite good. Cellphones stayed in pockets. And the auditorium itself was a modern and well-maintained Arclight location. But the contrast. Good lord, this purposefully shadowy movie was cast almost entirely in smudged GRAYNESS thanks to certifiably abysmal black levels. And with no black levels -- no contrast -- you lose colors and the overall image seems softer. It's a feedback loop for mediocrity.I hadn't realized it until this moment, but swapping between my Panasonic Plasma and the VIZIO P-Series and the LG E6 OLED (review next week!) has spoiled my ability to watch content on displays with crap contrast. I almost walked out because it's a bit of an artistic tragedy to watch films this way.Then came my saving grace.Then came 'Moana', which is currently heading into its second weekend at a variety of multiplexes, including several Dolby Cinema at AMC premium auditoriums. If you don't know what I mean by Dolby Cinema, have a read over HERE to catch up. The quick definition is this: Dolby Cinema, or Dolby Cinema at AMC, is a state-of-the-art cinema experience that combines Dolby Vision (a dual 4K laser projection system with a MILLION-TO-ONE contrast ratio) with Dolby Atmos (a fully hemispherical surround sound system that adds more subwoofers, full range and overhead speakers, and individual speaker amplification to standard commercial surround sound), leather recliners, and a massive screen.Dolby Cinema (along with other competing laser projection systems) is one of THE BEST ways to watch movies. It's on par going out and buying yourself an OLED or Full Array Local Dimming equipped Ultra HD LCD, only the screen is probably taller and wider than your house. 'Moana' is Disney's latest Princess story. Like 'Frozen', it is modern with a fully realized (but flawed) female lead whose story is all her own. In other words, she's not waiting to be saved by a loving prince. Moana is the daughter of a Pacific Islander chief. She dreams of exploring the open ocean, but Dad won't let her leave the protective boundaries of their island's reef. Moana is also special; she has been chosen by the ocean itself to take on a special journey to find and escort the demi-god, Maui, across the sea so he can return the stolen heart of an island. If Moana fails, her island will die along with everyone she knows and loves. It's also a musical with a chicken sidekick and tons of details portraying the Pacific Islander voyager cultures. Much like 'Arrival', I loved every single frame and can't wait to share it with my little girl.On top of a great story and characters and action, I was fortunate enough to catch 'Moana' at the AMC Del Amo 18, which is home to one of the newest Dolby Cinema at AMC auditoriums. The best way to describe this film's video and audio quality is to say, if it was an Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos sound, it would be one of the best looking and sounding discs in your collection.'Moana' is pure demo material from start to end. The Dolby Vision graded imagery was gobsmackingly gorgeous and rendered with a dazzling array of colors. Unlike Pixar productions, Disney Animation Studios productions offer less semi-photo-real surfaces, but that's not a problem at all. Moana's Island is drenched in tropical forest greens and turquoise waters and pink sea shells. Her side-kick chicken bursts with a mix of brown and purple. Moana's manta-ray spiritual guide shimmers in and out of the rolling waters with a neon glow. Maui's tattoos appear handmade in a deep shade of black. Volcano-monsters erupt with red and orange lava. And this one underwater realm of bioluminescent monsters features some of the most vivid colors ever put to film (to digital?). It's all incredible. Textures too are well rendered and bold, from creatures and clothing to the canoe sails to Moana's hair (both dry and wet). Dolby Cinema at AMC typically only plays is 2D, but the Dolby Vision version of 'Moana' is so clear it feels like you're watching glasses-free 3D.(For what's it's worth, I checked with Dolby and did confirm 'Moana' is in the DCI P3 color space, but I thought maybe that sequence in the underwater land of the monsters was Rec 2020.) 'Moana's Dolby Atmos mix is shut-up-and-take-my-money good. If THIS track doesn't convince Disney's home entertainment division to include the Atmos mix on the Blu-ray, we may never hear a Disney film at home beyond 7.1. Compare this mix to what Marvel's doing with Atmos and it's a clear demonstration of how filmmakers can 1) utilize this technology in vastly different ways and 1) a lesson on how you can build entire aural universes with object-based audio. This mix rockets back and forth between intimate and grand, delivering everything from the subtle nuances of gently lapping waves and pecking chickens to the hemispherical immersion of epic Disney musical numbers to the all out assault of action sequences that are as thrilling as anything in 'Mad Max Fury Road'. I just can't get over how Dolby Atmos, when done as right as it was here, tears away the sensation of sitting in a darkened room and propels audiences directly into the story. One moment I was a husband and father in his mid-30s, and the next I was a young princess listening to the songs of my ancestors, charging across the tropical seas with voices and orchestras and sound effects cascading all around me. I was also a fan of the mix's aggressive use of overhead sounds and deep rumbling bass. Like I said, demo material... made all the more pleasurable because the movie's also pretty great. I write about Dolby products a lot. Sometimes because they invite me. Sometimes because I need a story. And sometimes, like today, because I'm simply in awe of what I've just experienced. As such, my goal here is to shout into this universe that QUALITY matters. Quality impacts the emotional experience of going to the cinema. And sure, quality won't save a bad movie, but it certainly adds to the magic of the good ones.So do yourself a favor. Don't miss the chance to see 'Moana' in a Dolby Cinema before it's too late (click HERE for a list of locations). We may never get another opportunity to see and hear it as the filmmakers intended... on a sixty-plus-foot screen with laser-quality black levels surrounded by several dozen high-end speakers. Cheers.Posted Fri Dec 2, 2016 at 04:14 PM PST by: -
CBS All Access Adds Streaming Support for NFL Games[teaser]Football games will now be available through the streaming TV service.[/teaser] CBS and the NFL have announced a new deal to bring NFL games to CBS All Access. The multiyear deal kicks off this Sunday, December 4, and will include all NFL on CBS coverage of regular, preseason, and postseason games. "We are very pleased that our partnership with the NFL has been expanded to include CBS All Access," said Leslie Moonves, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CBS Corporation. "Adding the most watched programming on television, to the most watched network on television, will be a powerful combination as we continue to grow CBS All Access into the future." As part of the agreement, CBS All Access subscribers will be able to live stream all NFL on CBS games being broadcast in their local markets, including Thursday Night Football on CBS, as well as pregame and halftime coverage. In addition, 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. CBS All Access 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: CBSPosted Fri Dec 2, 2016 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
'Red Dawn: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]John Milius' 1984 action film will be getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory says 'Red Dawn: Collector's Edition' will be available on Blu-ray sometime next year. When communist paratroopers descend on a high school football field in Colorado, a group of the school's students wages an all-out guerrilla war to save their town -- and their country! An all-star cast, including Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen and Harry Dean Stanton, delivers powerful performances in this gripping story of courage and patriotism. Cinematography by Ric Waite (Cobra, 48 Hrs.). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Dawn: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Dec 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
