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'The Girl on the Train' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Tate Taylor's mysterious thriller is planned for both formats in January.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Girl on the Train' will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 17. The Girl on the Train is based on Paula Hawkins' bestselling thriller that shocked the world. Rachel (Emily Blunt), devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day. Everything changes when she sees something shocking happen there, and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. The releases will feature DTS:X soundtracks and supplements include: Deleted and Extended Scenes; The Women Behind The Girl: Author Paula Hawkins and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson discuss their thoughts on writing the novel, the adaptation process and the importance of maintaining character integrity. Director Tate Taylor discusses working with these two incredible writers to make sure his vision for the film was represented in the script; On Board The Train: A behind-the-scenes look at the strong ensemble cast of The Girl on the Train. Director Tate Taylor and Producer Mark Platt discuss the specific nuances associated with each of the cast members' performances and Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Allison Janney, Laura Prepon, Lisa Kudrow, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans and Edgar Ramirez take fans through the process of creating their incredible characters; and Feature Audio Commentary with Director Tate Taylor. You can find the latest specs for 'The Girl on the Train' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 17. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Barry,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 16[teaser]A pivotal year in the life of a young Barack Obama will be explored on Netflix in December.[/teaser] Netflix has released a full trailer for its upcoming original film, 'Barry.' The movie will start streaming through Netflix on December 16. A young Barack Obama, known to his friends as 'Barry,' arrives in New York City in the fall of 1981 to begin his junior year at Columbia University. In a crime-ridden and racially charged environment, Barry finds himself pulled between various social spheres and struggles to maintain a series of increasingly strained relationships with his Kansas-born mother, his estranged Kenyan father, and his classmates. Barry is the story of a young man grappling with those same issues that his country, and arguably the world, are still coming to terms with 35 years later. Check out the official trailer below! The movie stars Devon Terrell, Ashley Judd ('Divergent,' 'Double Jeopardy'), Jenna Elfman ('Friends With Benefits,' 'Big Stone Gap'), Anya Taylor-Joy ('The Witch'), Jason Mitchell ('Straight Outta Compton'), Ellar Coltrane ('Boyhood'), and Avi Nash ('Learning to Drive,' 'Silicon Valley'). 'Barry' is directed by Vikram Gandhi and written by Adam Mansbach. Gandhi also serves as a producer along with Dana O’Keefe, Teddy Schwarzman, and Ben Stillman. Daniel Steinman is on board as an executive producer as well. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '3%' on November 25, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, '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 Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Mike Flanagan's 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror film will be summoned to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price is $34.98. 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.Posted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage' Starring Nicolas Cage Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The war drama co-starring Tom Sizemore and Thomas Jane is set to arrive on Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage' will be available on Blu-ray on January 24. Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore and Thomas Jane star in the harrowing tale of real life American heroes shipwrecked in shark infested waters in the waning days of World War II. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include a Making-Of Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Ballers: The Complete Second Season' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the series starring Dwayne Johnson will hit Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Ballers: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on January 31. In Season 2 of Ballers, things are getting more competitive and complicated for retired football star turned financial manager Spencer Strasmore. As the lines between professional and personal blur in his pursuit of lasting success and glory, Spencer must face demons from the past when he goes head-to-head with the biggest business manager on the scene. Meanwhile, Spencer's closest friends and clients struggle to find their footing. A humbled Ricky (John David Washington, former pro-football player) explores his options as a free agent, while getting to know the father who left him behind; Charles (Omar Miller) tries to balance a new baby and his future in the game; and Vernon (Donovan Carter) deals with the consequences of his life off the field. Returning to help Spencer juggle lucrative deals and big personalities are his outrageous business partner, Joe (Rob Corddry), level-headed agent, Jason (Troy Garity) and girlfriend/sports reporter, Tracy (Arielle Kebbel). In a business where it's go big or go home, Spencer and his crew are about to learn that having it all means being ready to fight for more dollars, deals and respect. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include Inside the Episode bonus segments that give the play-by-play on all 10 episodes, featuring interviews with executive producer Evan Reilly, star Dwayne Johnson and more. You can find the latest specs for 'Ballers: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Twitter Brings Live Streaming App to Android TV[teaser]The platform's streaming content is now available through Android TV.[/teaser] Twitter has announced the release of its streaming app for Android TV. The app offers access to live video content, tweets, and more. The Android TV Twitter app features all of the platform's live streaming content, including select NFL Thursday Night Football games, as well as videos from MLB Advanced Media, NBA, Pac 12 Networks, Campus Insiders, Cheddar and Bloomberg News. Likewise, users also get access to additional Twitter content like top Tweets, global Vines, and Periscopes. In addition to Android TV, the Twitter Live Streaming app is also available on Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV (4th generation). The Apple TV app also includes an exclusive side-by-side video feature, allowing viewers to enjoy live premium video and check out Tweeted video clips at the same time. The app is free on all platforms and users do not need a Twitter account or a cable or satellite subscription to watch HD streams. "These devices will bring Twitter's live streaming video experience to life on the TV screen," said Anthony Noto, chief financial officer at Twitter. "Twitter has always been a great complement to TV, and now fans can enjoy even more premium video with live Tweets — and the best content on Twitter — right from their TVs. We're excited to introduce this new experience to people, without requiring a paywall or having to log in to Twitter." Outside of Twitter, the Android TV platform also recently added support for Sony's PlayStation Vue streaming service. The cloud based TV platform is now available on Android TVs running Android OS 4.4 or higher. Source: Google Play via EngadgetPosted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
'Girls: The Complete Fifth Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The fifth season of the acclaimed comedy series arrives on Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is working on 'Girls: The Complete Fifth Season' for Blu-ray on January 3. As Season 5 begins, Hannah (Lena Dunham) has put her writing ambitions aside and is teaching alongside Fran (Jake Lacy), her new boyfriend. Marnie (Allison Williams) realizes that she needs more space after her honeymoon with Desi (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). While working towards becoming a therapist, Jessa (Jemima Kirke) also manages a budding relationship. And Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) is thriving at her new job in Japan, flirting with her boss despite her long-distance relationship with Scott (Jason Ritter). Honest and uproarious, with unexpected surprise turns, the fifth season of Girls promises to maintain the series' place as one of the most talked-about shows on television. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray set features a free digital download of all 10 episodes, plus exclusive bonus content including more than two dozen never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Girls: The Complete Fifth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 3.Posted Mon Nov 21, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
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LG Offers Limited Time Black Friday Discount on B6 OLED 4K HDR TV, Sale Prices Start at $1,800[teaser]The company's award-winning OLED Ultra HD TV is now on sale.[/teaser] LG has announced a special Black Friday promotion for its B6 OLED 4K HDR Smart TV. The limited-time deal will be active from November 20 through November 28 -- though the sale prices are already live on Amazon as of press time. OLEDB6P – Flat-panel OLED 4K Smart TV with HDR 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55B6P - Current Amazon sale price $1,797. 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65B6P - Current Amazon sale price $2,797. Thank to OLED tech, the B6 displays offer superior black levels, contrast, and viewing angles over traditional LCD screens, and each set uses a 10-bit panel with 10-bit processing power. Likewise, the TVs include HDR10 and Dolby Vision support with "Ultra HD Premium" certification for high dynamic range content from streaming services and external devices. In addition, the sets feature built-in Harman Kardon speakers and LGs critically-acclaimed webOS 3.0 Smart TV platform. Beyond the discounted B6 series, LG also offers several other OLED displays. Here's a full rundown of additional 2016 models and their current sale prices: OLEDC6P – Curved-panel OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR) - 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55C6P ($1,797) - 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65C6P ($2,997) OLEDE6P – Flat-panel OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR and Picture-on-Glass design) - 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55E6P ($2,497) - 65-inch class (65.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65E6P ($3,997) OLEDG6P – Flat-panel LG SIGNATURE OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR, Picture-on-Glass design and harmon/kardon® sound bar stand) - 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65G6P ($5,997) - 77-inch class (76.8 inches diagonal) model OLED77G6P ($19,999) Source: LGPosted Sat Nov 19, 2016 at 04:00 AM PST by: -
Criterion's February 2017 Blu-ray Titles Now Available for Pre-Order![teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of February releases, including Richard Linklater's 'Before Trilogy' and Michael Curtiz's 'Mildred Pierce.'[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'The Before Trilogy,' 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,' 'The Tree of Wooden Clogs,' 'Mildred Pierce (1945),' and 'Cameraperson' for Blu-ray throughout the month of February. 'Cameraperson' (February 7) - A boxing match in Brooklyn; life in postwar Bosnia and Herzegovina; the daily routine of a Nigerian midwife; an intimate family moment at home with the director: Kirsten Johnson weaves these scenes and others into her film Cameraperson, a tapestry of footage captured over her twenty-five-year career as a documentary cinematographer. Through a series of episodic juxtapositions, Johnson explores the relationships between image makers and their subjects, the tension between the objectivity and intervention of the camera, and the complex interaction of unfiltered reality with crafted narrative. A work that combines documentary, autobiography, and ethical inquiry, Cameraperson is a moving glimpse into one filmmaker’s personal journey and a thoughtful examination of what it means to train a camera on the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Making "Cameraperson," a new program featuring director Kirsten Johnson, producers Marilyn Ness and Danielle Varga, and editors Nels Bangerter and Amanda Laws- In the Service of the Film, a roundtable conversation with Johnson, producer Gini Reticker, and sound recordists Wellington Bowler and Judy Karp- Excerpts from two 2016 film festival talks with Johnson, including one between her and filmmaker Michael Moore- The Above, a 2015 short film by Johnson- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by filmmaker Michael Almereyda and reprinted writings by Johnson Order the Blu-ray 'The Tree of Wooden Clogs' (February 14) - A painterly and sensual immersion in late nineteenth-century Italian farm life, Ermanno Olmi’s The Tree of Wooden Clogs lovingly focuses on four families working for one landowner on an isolated estate in the province of Bergamo. Filming on an abandoned farm for four months, Olmi adapted neorealist techniques to tell his story, enlisting local people to live as their own ancestors had, speaking in their native dialect on locations with which they were intimately familiar. Through the cycle of seasons, of back-breaking labor, love and marriage, birth and death, faith and superstition, Olmi naturalistically evokes an existence very close to nature, one that celebrates its beauty, humor, and simplicity but also acknowledges the feudal cruelty that governs it. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1978, The Tree of Wooden Clogs is at once intimate in scale and epic in scope—a towering, heart-stirring work of humanist filmmaking. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed Bergamasque mono and alternate Italian soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree, an hour-long episode of The South Bank Show from 1981, featuring an interview with Olmi on the film and a visit to the farm where it was shot- New program featuring cast and crew discussing the film at the Cinema Ritrovato film festival in Bologna, Italy, in 2016- Archival interviews with Olmi- Trailer- New introduction by filmmaker Mike Leigh- PLUS: An essay by film critic Deborah Young Order the Blu-ray 'Mildred Pierce (1945)' (February 21) - Melodrama casts noirish shadows in this portrait of maternal sacrifice from the Hollywood master Michael Curtiz. Its iconic performance by Joan Crawford as Mildred, a single mother hell-bent on freeing her children from the stigma of economic hardship, solidified Crawford’s career comeback and gave the actor her only Oscar. But as Mildred pulls herself up by the bootstraps, first as an unflappable waitress and eventually as the well-heeled owner of a successful restaurant chain, the ingratitude of her materialistic firstborn (a diabolical Ann Blyth) becomes a venomous serpent’s tooth, setting in motion an endless cycle of desperate overtures and heartless recriminations. Recasting James M. Cain’s rich psychological novel as a murder mystery, this bitter cocktail of blind parental love and all-American ambition is both unremittingly hard-boiled and sumptuously emotional. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - New conversation about Mildred Pierce with critics Molly Haskell and Robert Polito- Excerpt from a 1970 episode of The David Frost Show featuring actor Joan Crawford- Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star, a 2002 feature-length documentary on Crawford’s life and career- Q&A with actor Ann Blyth from 2002, conducted by film historian Eddie Muller- Segment from a 1969 episode of the Today show featuring novelist James M. Cain- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith Order the Blu-ray 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' (February 21) - Pedro Almodóvar makes telephones, a mambo taxi, and a burning mattress into delirious plot points and indelible images in his international breakthrough, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Melding melodrama with screwball farce, this Academy Award–nominated black comedy secured the auteur’s place at the vanguard of modern Spanish cinema. Continuing Almodóvar’s exploration of the female psyche, the film tells the story of Pepa, an actor—played by the director’s frequent collaborator Carmen Maura—who resolves to kill herself with a batch of sleeping-pill-laced gazpacho after her lover leaves her. Fortunately, she is interrupted by a string of visitors, setting in motion a deliciously chaotic series of events. The filmmaker channeled inspiration by the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Douglas Sirk into his own unique vision, arriving at the irreverent sense of humor and vibrant visual sense that define his work today. With a sensational ensemble cast of early Almodóvar regulars that also includes Antonio Banderas and Rossy de Palma, this film shows an artist in total control of his craft. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Spanish DTS-HD MA 2.0 surround and alternate DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - New interviews with director Pedro Almodóvar, actor Carmen Maura, and producer Agustín Almodóvar- New discussion by film scholar Richard Peña of the film’s impact in Spain and abroad- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Elvira Lindo Order the Blu-ray 'The Before Trilogy' (February 28) - The cornerstone of the career-long exploration of cinematic time by director Richard Linklater, this celebrated three-part romance captures a relationship as it begins, begins again, deepens, strains, and settles over the course of almost two decades. Chronicling the love of Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke), from their first meeting as idealistic twentysomethings to the disillusionment they face together in middle age, The Before Trilogy also serves as a document of a boundary-pushing and extraordinarily intimate collaboration between director and actors, as Delpy and Hawke, who cowrote two of the films, imbue their characters with a sense of raw, lived-in experience, and as they age on-screen along with them. Attuned to the sweeping grandeur of time’s passage as well as the evanescence of individual moments, the Before films chart the progress of romantic destiny as it navigates the vicissitudes of ordinary life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English DTS-HD MA 2.0 surround soundtrack on 'Before Sunrise,' a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack on 'Before Sunset' and 'Before Midnight,' and supplements will include: - New discussion featuring Linklater and actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, moderated by critic Kent Jones- Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from the productions of Before Sunrise and Before Sunset- Audio commentary on Before Midnight by Delpy, Linklater, and Hawke- Dream Is Destiny, a 2016 feature-length documentary about Linklater by Louis Black and Karen Bernstein- New documentary about the making of Before Midnight in Greece by filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari- 3×2, a new conversation between scholars Dave Johnson and Rob Stone about Linklater’s work- Linklater // On Cinema & Time, a video essay by filmmaker :: kogonada- PLUS: An essay on the trilogy by critic Dennis Lim Order the Blu-ray Suggested list price for each single disc Blu-ray is $39.95. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc 'Before Trilogy' is $99.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout February.Posted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Pacific Heat,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 2[teaser]The new animated series will start streaming next month.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its newest show, 'Pacific Heat.' The animated series will premiere on December 2. Pacific Heat is an animated comedy series based on the exploits of a dynamic unit of undercover police investigators working on the glitzy “Gold Coast” of Australia. This glamorous, sophisticated, and sun-drenched paradise masks a hot-bed of crime; everyone from drug smugglers and biker gangs to eco-terrorists and the person who invented frozen yogurt. In order to tackle this seedy underbelly police authorities established “PacificHeat.” This covert squad of highly trained operatives technically does not exist (although they do have their own Facebook page), but when criminals strike, Pacific Heat will be there; unconventional, uncompromising and unafraid to operate outside the law – provided at least one of them is wearing a fluorescent safety vest. PacificHeat was created by the award-winning Working Dog team of Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Rob Sitch. Check out the official trailer below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '3%' on November 25, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, '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,' a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, 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,' Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It,' 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 Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 12:30 PM PST by:
