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'The Man Who Fell to Earth: Limited Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Nicolas Roeg's 1976 science fiction drama starring David Bowie returns to Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Man Who Fell to Earth: Limited Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on January 24. Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He starts a high technology company to create the vast fortune he needs to build a return spacecraft and soon becomes a financial tycoon. Instead of moving forward with plans to save his home planet, though, he becomes enamored with his life on Earth. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man Who Fell to Earth: Limited Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Optoma Details ZU510T-W WUXGA 5,500 Lumens Laser Phosphor Projector for ProAV Market[teaser]The new projector model is now the brightest fixed lens laser projector on the ProAV market.[/teaser] Optoma has announced the launch of its newest ProScene projector. The ZU510T-W is a WUXGA 5,500 lumens laser phosphor projector with a fixed lens design and the company's DURACORE laser phosphor light source for maintenance free, 24/7 operation. "The ZU510T-W is the first laser fixed lens projector from Optoma, and the brightest on the market of its kind, filling a specific category need for flexibility, reliability and cost efficiency," said Brian Soto, head of product management, Optoma Technology. "As one of the largest selling projector brands in the U.S. and a top three seller in the channel, we continue to focus on providing innovative solutions and maximum flexibility with our ProScene line of projectors." The projector features a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Likewise, the device offers 5,500 lumens of brightness and a 300,000:1 contrast ratio when the Extreme Black mode is enabled. In addition, the projector provides a 1.8x zoom ratio along with horizontal and vertical lens shift, and 360 Degree and Portrait Mode installation options. Three HDMI inputs (two built in MHL) and two built-in 10W speakers are integrated as well. Finally, the unit boasts an IP5X-certified dust resistance rating for its optical engine and up to 20,000 hours of light source operation, ensuring a long lasting, reliable and maintenance free experience perfect for boardrooms, university auditoriums, museums, digital signage, and other mid-size venue applications. The Optoma ZU510T-W ProScene projector is now available for $5,299 through Optoma authorized dealers and distributors, including Audio General, AVI-SPLCCS, CCS Presentation and Full Compass. Source: Optoma via PRNewswirePosted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The family film will arrive on Blu-ray just in time for the holidays. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love' for Blu-ray on December 20. Last December, just in time for Christmas, the amazing Dolly Parton delighted viewers and critics alike with her deeply heartwarming tale drawn straight from her inspiring real life and music. In an all-new holiday sequel, the Partons, a family of humble means living in the mountains of Tennessee, face a devastating event that challenges their will. But when they experience a bewildering Christmas miracle, the Partons are drawn closer together than ever - with deepened faith and love for one another. The film delivers Christmas joy and peril as an unexpected blizzard threatens the Parton family while at the same time Dolly’s father (and his kids) make sacrifices to raise enough money to finally buy his loving wife the wedding ring he could never afford to give her. Meanwhile, an important person in little Dolly’s life begins to see that her amazing voice and musical gift might just be made for something bigger than rural Tennessee. You can find the latest specs for 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Vessel' Starring Martin Sheen Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama from executive producer Terrence Malick will arrive on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Outsider Pictures is preparing 'The Vessel' for Blu-ray on January 24. In this powerful faith-based drama from executive producer Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life), Martin Sheen (The West Wing, The Departed) stars as a local priest of a Latin American fishing village recovering from a tsunami that washed away dozens of elementary school students. Ten years later, one of the young villagers miraculously comes back to life, and the whole town wonders if he is a sign from God. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- Behind-the-Scenes- Original Theatrical Trailer- Other Trailers Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Vessel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Level: Series 1' Blu-ray Dated for February[teaser]The crime drama is heading to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'The Level: Series 1' for Blu-ray on February 21. Detective Nancy Devlin, a good cop with a dark secret, finds her professional and personal life colliding when she becomes too deeply involved in a murder investigation in her hometown of Brighton. Karla Crome, Noel Clark, Laura Haddock and Amanda Burton star in this gripping crime drama. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Level: Series 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 18, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Previews Upcoming Holiday Deals, Including Discounts on Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs[teaser]The online retailer is kicking off 35 days of deals![/teaser] Amazon has revealed several upcoming deals for the holidays as part of a month full of Black Friday sales. From now through December 22, customers can find new deals as often as every five minutes on Amazon.com through the 2016 Black Friday Deals Store. In addition, users can download the free Amazon shopping app to track deals, and customers with an iPhone can now use the app's Package X-Ray feature to see what's in a box that's been delivered. "Customers want to shop anywhere, any time, and any way, especially during the five super popular days for online shopping running from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday," said Steve Shure, Vice President, Amazon. "At Amazon, we keep finding new ways to make holiday shopping fun, easy, and accessible including new innovations in voice shopping with Alexa, super-fast Prime shipping, and mobile shopping with the free Amazon shopping app." Here's a rundown of some upcoming deals scheduled to go live on various dates and times between November 18 and Black Friday through the 2016 Black Friday Deals Store: - Save $40 on Amazon Echo, only $139.99- Save $10 on Echo Dot, only $39.99- Save $40 on Amazon Tap, only $89.99- Fire tablet, only $33.33- Save $25 on Fire Kids Edition tablet, only $74.99- Save $30 on Fire HD 8, only $59.99- Save $30 on Kindle, only $49.99- Save $30 on Kindle for Kids Bundle, only $69.99- Save $20 on Kindle Paperwhite, only $99.99- Save $30 on Kindle Voyage, only $169.99- Save $15 on Amazon Fire TV, only $74.99- Save $10 on Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, only $29.99- Lowest prices on select Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs- 32” 720p LED TV, $69.99- 43” 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, $199- 32” TCL 720p Smart TV – Amazon’s Choice, $125- 55” LG 4K Smart TV, $398- Premium brand 60” 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, $599- Premium brand 55” 1080p Smart LED TV, $298- Top-selling Blu-ray Disc Player, $49.99- Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker, $99- Sennheiser HD 598 Cs Closed Back Headphone, $99.95 Source: AmazonPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Peter Berg's 'Deepwater Horizon' Announced for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The film based on true events starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and John Malkovich is headed for both formats this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Deepwater Horizon' will arrive on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 10. Mark Wahlberg leads an all-star cast in this unforgettably powerful film inspired by a thrilling story of real-life heroes. For the one hundred and twenty-six people aboard the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig, April 20, 2010, began like any normal day. Before day’s end, the world would bear witness to one of the greatest man-made disasters in U.S. history. Deepwater Horizon reveals the brave acts of the men and women who rose to the challenge—and risked everything to lead others to safety. Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: "Beyond the Horizon” Hour-Long Five-Part Series; “Captain of the Rig: Peter Berg” Featurette; “The Fury of the Rig” Featurette; “Deepwater Surveillance” Featurette; and “Work Like An American” Tributes. You can find the latest specs for 'Deepwater Horizon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Justice League Dark' Will Be Summoned to Blu-ray Next Year[teaser]The next DC Universe animated feature arrives on home video in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Justice League Dark' for Blu-ray on February 7. When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet. Enter Justice League Dark, reluctantly led by the Hellblazer himself, John Constantine. Like Batman, Constantine is a cunning, often cynical loner who is the best at his chosen profession – but quickly realizes the sinister forces plaguing the planet will require help from other supernatural alliances. Forming a new "league" with sorceress Zatanna, otherworldly Deadman, and Jason Blood and his powerful alter ego Etrigan the Demon, this team of Dark Arts specialists must unravel the mystery of Earth's supernatural plague and contend with the rising, powerful villainous forces behind the siege – before it's too late for all of mankind. Actor Matt Ryan, who set the standard for the role of Constantine on the Warner Bros. live-action television series, returns to the role in animated form alongside Jason O'Mara (Terra Nova, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Batman, Camilla Luddington (Grey's Anatomy) as Zatanna, Nicholas Turturro (NYPD Blue) as Deadman, Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV videogame) as Jason Blood/Etrigan, Roger R. Cross (24, Arrow) as John Stewart/Swamp Thing, Jeremy Davies (Justified) as Ritchie Simpson, Rosario Dawson (Daredevil, Sin City) as Wonder Woman, Jerry O'Connell (Stand By Me, Crossing Jordan) as Superman, Enrico Colantoni (Flashpoint, Veronica Mars) as Felix Faust, and Alfred Molina (The Da Vinci Code, Spider-Man 2) as Destiny. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: A Sneak Peek at Teen Titans: The Judas Contract: An advance look at the next DC Universe Original Movie; The Story of Swamp Thing (Featurette): Born out of the imagination of Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, Justice League Dark's Swamp Thing had his own solo adventures throughout the history of DC. This documentary reveals the rich history of this fan favorite; Did You Know?: Constantine origin, Color of Magic, Black Orchid, and Deadman Casting (Featurette): The creators of Justice League Dark will reveal surprising behind-the-scenes tidbits about the characters – and the actors providing their voices – during production of the film; 2016 NY Comic Con Panel (Featurette): A look inside Justice League Dark's panel at New York Comic Con; Sneak Peek at Justice League: Gods and Monsters; Sneak Peek at Justice League: Doom; and From the DC Vault – Two Bonus Episodes: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, "Dawn of the Dead Man!"Batman: The Brave and the Bold, "Trials of the Demon!" You can find the latest specs for 'Justice League Dark' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-ray Order the Deluxe EditionPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Sony Adds PlayStation Vue Support to Apple TV[teaser]The streaming platform is now available on Apple TV.[/teaser] Sony has announced the expansion of its PlayStation Vue internet TV service to Apple TV. The cloud based streaming platform is now available on 4th generation Apple TV models, along with support for the device's Siri Remote and easy navigation with touch. PlayStation Vue offers live and on demand content from a growing collection of channels. The platform enables viewers to easily search through available programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Likewise, PlayStation Vue offers up to five simultaneous streams across different devices, including up to three mobile devices outside of the home. Here's a rundown of current plans: - Access: 55+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $29.99 per month ($39.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Core: 70+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks for $34.99 per month ($44.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Elite: 100+ channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels for $44.99 per month ($54.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Ultra: HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all the 100+ channels from Elite for $64.99 per month ($74.99 per month in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). In addition to Apple TV, PlayStation Vue is currently available through Android TV, Roku devices, Chromecast, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, iPad, and iPhone. New customers can sign up for a seven-day free trial option through the PlayStation Vue website. Source: SonyPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Releases New Trailer for 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' Starring Neil Patrick Harris[teaser]Count Olaf will arrive on Netflix in January.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed a full trailer for its latest original show, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' The series stars Neil Patrick Harris and is set to premiere exclusively through Netflix on January 13. Based on the internationally best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) and starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, A Series of Unfortunate Events recounts the tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans -- Violet, Klaus, and Sunny – whose evil guardian Count Olaf will stop at nothing to get his hands on their inheritance. The siblings must outsmart Olaf at every turn, foiling his many devious plans and disguises, in order to discover clues to their parents' mysterious death. The eight-episode series is a Netflix original production, executive produced by Emmy Award winner Barry Sonnenfeld and Daniel Handler, and premieres January 13, 2017 only on Netflix. Check out the official trailer below! 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' also stars Patrick Warburton (Lemony Snicket), Joan Cusack (Justice Strauss), Malina Weissman (Violet Baudelaire), and Louis Hynes (Klaus Baudelaire). 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 Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 10:15 AM PST by: