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Mike Flanagan's 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The horror film being summoned to Blu-ray in January has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal says 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' will be available on Blu-ray on January 17. It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale in 1967 Los Angeles. A widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: The Making of Ouija: Origin of Evil; Home Is Where the Horror Is; The Girl Behind Doris; and Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer/Editor Mike Flanagan. You can find the latest specs for 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 30, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
VLC Launches Technical Preview App for 360-Degree Video Playback[teaser]A new preview app with 360 degree video support is now available for download.[/teaser] VLC has announced the release of the VLC 360-Degree Technical Preview for Windows and Mac platforms. Help in developing the app was provided by Giroptic, who offered 360 degree samples, cameras, code, and expertise. "VLC is one of the video players most widely used in the world. We are very proud to contribute our expertise in 360° to this open source player. This will allow the millions of VLC users to take full advantage of a promising new technology and be widely involved in its democratization.", said Richard Ollier, co-founder and CEO of Giroptic. With the VLC 360-Degree Technical Preview, users can now play 360 degree videos and images directly with VLC. The app is now available for Windows 7 and later, and macOS 10.10 and later. Likewise, the company has posted three 360 test samples for download -- Eagle video, Surfers video, and Mountain panorama (photo). Here's a full rundown of the app's features: - Playback of 360 Videos following the Spatial Video spec- Playback of 360 Photos and Panoramas following the Spherical spec- Display modes with Zoom, Little planet and Reverse little planet- Control it with your Mouse and Keyboard Future versions of VLC are expected to bring these features to additional platforms, including Android, iOS and Xbox One. In addition, mobile versions will use smartphone sensors to navigate inside the videos. Likewise, the company plans to offer support for VR headsets and platforms like the HTC Vive, Daydream, Oculus, and OSVR in 2017. Finally, 3D audio playback, including head tracking headphones, is planned for the future as well. Source: VideoLANPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Netflix Acquires 'Medici: Masters of Florence,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 9[teaser]The new series starring Richard Madden and Dustin Hoffman will start streaming in December.[/teaser] Netflix has announced its latest original series, 'Medici: Masters of Florence.' The show comes from award-winning writer and executive producer Frank Spotnitz ('The Man in the High Castle,' 'The X-Files') and Nicholas Meyer ('The Seven Per-Cent Solution,' 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'). "I am delighted that millions of viewers will be able to see Medici: Masters of Florence as a Netflix Original Series," said Big Light Chief Executive Frank Spotnitz, the show's co-creator and executive producer. "I was thrilled by the incredible response we got from our Italian audience, and I can't wait to see how viewers around the world respond." The 8 x 60-minute drama series stars Richard Madden ('Game of Thrones,' 'Cinderella') and twice Oscar® winner and four times BAFTA winner Dustin Hoffman with credits such as 'Rain Man,' 'Tootsie' and 'Kramer vs Kramer,' as members of the legendary Medici family, who turned a modest family business into a banking empire and went on to fund the Renaissance. 'Medici: Masters of Florence' will premiere as a Netflix original in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and India on December 9. The series is produced by Lux Vide, Big Light Productions, Wild Bunch TV and RAI Fiction. A second season has already been greenlit. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Pacific Heat' on December 2, '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: NetflixPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Sling TV Readies Cloud DVR Beta for Roku Devices[teaser]The streaming TV platform is rolling out a new DVR feature.[/teaser] Sling TV has announced plans to launch a Cloud DVR beta program. The beta will initially be available on Roku streaming players and Roku TVs in December. As part of the Cloud DVR beta, eligible customers will receive 100 hours of free cloud DVR storage, allowing them to record their favorite shows and movies on the Sling TV service. Here's a rundown of key features per the press release: • Entertainment on your time – Record movies, episodes, full series and more and watch the TV you want whenever is best for you. You'll also be able to pause, rewind or fast-forward your recorded content. DVR functionality not available on all channels.• Conflict-free recording – Users may record multiple programs simultaneously, with no recording conflicts.• Easy access – Your DVR content will be integrated directly into your “My TV” screen, so you can get to your recordings easily and quickly.• Simple space management – Just sit back and relax! We’ll automatically manage your DVR space to make room for new recordings by deleting the oldest ‘watched’ recording when capacity is full, so you don’t have to! Sling TV users who subscribe to Sling Orange and/or Sling Blue using a Roku device can now request an invitation to the Cloud DVR beta program by visiting www.sling.com/dvr. The base Sling TV Orange plan currently costs $20 per month and features more than 30 channels, including Disney/ESPN stations. Meanwhile, the base Sling TV Blue plan costs $25 per month and features more than 40 channels, including FOX and NBC stations. Finally, customers can also opt to combine both plans for $40 per month. Source: Sling TVPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Seasons' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 2015 documentary will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is working on 'Seasons' for Blu-ray on February 21. After traveling the world alongside migrating birds ('Winged Migration') and diving the oceans with whales and manta rays ('Oceans'), Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud return to more familiar ground: the lush green forests and megafauna that emerged across Europe following the last Ice Age. Winter had gone on for 80,000 years when—in a relatively short period of time—the ice retreated, the landscape metamorphosed, the cycle of seasons was established, and the beasts occupied their new kingdom. It was only later that man arrived to share this habitat, first tentatively as migratory hunter/gatherers, then making inroads in the forest as settled agriculturalists, and later more dramatically via industry and warfare. With its exceptional footage of animals in the wild, 'Seasons' is the awe-inspiring and thought-provoking tale of the long and tumultuous shared history that inextricably binds humankind with the natural world. You can find the latest specs for 'Seasons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 21.Posted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'White Rabbit Project,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 9[teaser]The new series from the producers of 'MythBusters' will start streaming in December.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming show, 'White Rabbit Project.' The series is set to premiere on December 9. In White Rabbit Project, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara head down the rabbit hole to investigate weird and wonderful events from pop culture, science and history. Under their microscope are topics as diverse as jailbreaks, superpower technology, heists and crazy world war two weapons. In each episode the hosts immerse themselves in experiments, builds and tests as they sleuth the truth behind these and other well googled themes. Check out the official trailer below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Pacific Heat' on December 2, '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. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping 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 'Defenders,' a new 'Lost in Space' series, Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It,' the final season of 'Longmire,' the South Korean disaster film 'Pandora,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Japan Display Preps New LCD Screen Designed Specifically for Virtual Reality[teaser]A new LCD screen geared toward virtual reality use is now in development.[/teaser] Japan Display has announced the development of a new 3.42-inch low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT LCD designed for virtual reality head mount displays. The screen will feature specific attributes geared toward delivering optimal VR performance. These VR-friendly characteristics include ultra-high resolution, high-speed response time, high refresh rate, and a blinking backlight. When traditional smartphone displays are used with VR headsets, users can often see the pixel structure of the screen, but thanks to the new LCD's 651ppi (pixels per inch) ultra-high resolution display, users will hardly be able to see the pixel structure. In addition, the company also plans to develop an even higher resolution screen with 800ppi in the future. Meanwhile, the new LCD's high refresh rate of 90Hz, high-speed IPS panel with a 3 msec response time (black-to-white), and blinking backlight technology (with a 10% duty rate, typical), will help to reduce motion blur and system latency, ensuring a seamless virtual reality experience with various VR apps. Here's a rundown of the screen's full specs: - Display size (diagonal): 3.42 inches- Resolution format 1440 x RGB x 1700- Pixels per inch 651ppi- Refresh rate 90Hz- Response time 3 msec (black-to-white) 6 msec (worst case)- Brightness 150cd/m2 (with 10% duty rate blinking backlight)- Contrast ratio 700:1 (Typ.) Specific headsets and mobile devices that will use the new 3.42-inch low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT LCD have not been announced yet. Current VR offerings include the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, and the Google DayDream View. The Gear VR supports the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+. Meanwhile, the DayDream View currently supports the Google Pixel. Source: Japan DisplayPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'The Survivor' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1981 horror is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin says 'The Survivor' will be available on Blu-ray on January 10. When a 747 crash lands in a Sydney suburb -- a still-spectacular sequence that helped make this the most expensive Australian film of its time -- the inferno kills everyone on board except the pilot (Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth and Tommy) who emerges from the wreckage miraculously unscathed. But as a local psychic (Jenny Agutter of An American Werewolf in London) begins to communicate with the spirits of the doomed passengers, it will unlock a nightmare of madness, murder and supernatural horror. Hollywood legend Joseph Cotten in his final film performance co-stars in this shocker directed by British film icon David Hemmings (Blow-Up) and produced by Ozploitation maverick Antony I. Ginnane (Thirst, Turkey Shoot), featuring haunting cinematography by Academy Award winner John Seale (The English Patient, Mad Max: Fury Road) and now transferred in 2K HD for the first time ever. The release will feature a new 2K restoration and supplements include: Not Quite Hollywood Extended Interviews with Producer Antony I. Ginnane and Cinematographer John Seale; The Legacy of James Herbert; Robert Powell on James Herbert - Archive TV Special On Location Featuring Interviews with Stars Joseph Cotten and Peter Sumner; Archive TV Interview with David Hemmings; Archive TV Interview with David Hemmings and Robert Powell; Antony I. Ginnane Trailer Reel; and TV Spot. You can find the latest specs for 'The Survivor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
AT&T Announces November 30 Launch Date for DirecTV Now Streaming Service, Plans Start at $35 per Month[teaser]The new streaming platform will launch on November 30.[/teaser] AT&T has officially detailed its new stand-alone streaming service, DirecTV Now. The new platform offers live sports, on demand, premium channels, popular shows, and hit movies through various supported tablets, smartphones, media players, and TVs. "We're extending our entertainment portfolio for those who value premium content but also want more TV freedom suited for their lifestyle, whether watching at home or on their mobile devices. This is TV your way," said John Stankey, CEO, AT&T Entertainment Group. "Our new customer-centric offers show that mobility and entertainment are better together," added Stankey. DirecTV Now is a stand-alone streaming platform that provides access to a variety of live channels and on-demand content through several programming packages starting at $35 per month. Likewise, users can add HBO and Cinemax for an additional $5 each per month. Here's a rundown of current plans and pricing: - 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) DirecTV Now will launch on November 30 with support for Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick; Android mobile devices and tablets; iPhone, iPad and Apple TV; Chromecast (Android at launch; iOS in 2017); Google Cast-enabled LeEco ecotvs and VIZIO SmartCast Displays; and Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari web browsers. In addition, the service will expand to more devices, including Roku streaming players and Roku TV models, Amazon Fire tablets, and Smart TVs from Samsung and other leading brands in 2017. New customers can receive a 7 day free trial when they sign up at www.directvnow.com and download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. And, as a special limited time offer, customers can also subscribe to the "Go Big" package with more than 100 channels for just $35 per month. Source: AT&TPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
'Slumber Party Massacre II / Slumber Party Massacre III' Blu-ray Features Revealed[teaser]The double feature will be available in stores early next year. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is working on 'Slumber Party Massacre II / Slumber Party Massacre III' for Blu-ray on January 17. Slumber Party Massacre II - Courtney, the younger sister of the "new girl across the street" in the first film is all grown up now, but suffers from nightmares about the Big Wet Incident. She and the other members of her female rock group go to a condo for the weekend to play music and have fun with their boyfriends. Courtney's dreams are of her sister, who is in a mental institution, warning her of having sex, and the dreams begin to spill into real life, threatening Courtney and her friends as they begin experiencing an attrition problem. Slumber Party Massacre III - After a hard day of volleyball at the beach, a teen whose parents are away decides to have a slumber party with her girlfriends. Their boyfriends predictably show up to scare them, but a stranger from the beach is also seen lurking around the house. Soon the group begins experiencing an attrition problem. The release will feature the original 76 minute R-Rated Version (HD) and Extended 85 minute Unrated Cut (Standard Definition) of Slumber Party Massacre II, the original 75 minute R-Rated Version (HD) and Extended 87 minute Unrated Cut (HD with standard definition inserts) of Slumber Party Massacre III, and supplements include: Slumber Party Massacre II Audio Commentary with writer/director/producer Deborah Brock, producer Don Daniel and story editor Beverly Gray; Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres – a three-part documentary; Slumber Party Massacre III Audio Commentary with director Sally Mattison, actress Hope Marie Carlton, Brandi Burkett and story editor Beverly Gray; Trailers; and Still Galleries. You can find the latest specs for 'Slumber Party Massacre II / Slumber Party Massacre III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 29, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by:
