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Timur Bekmambetov's 'Ben-Hur' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The epic tale is racing toward Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Ben-Hur (2016)' for Blu-ray on December 13. BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption. Based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Ben-Hur: The Legacy- The Epic Cast- A Tale for Our Times- The Chariot Race- Deleted & Extended Scenes- Music Videos Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ben-Hur' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 8, 2016 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
'Trolls' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The animated flick is coming to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Trolls' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks' Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomach. Featuring original music from Justin Timberlake, and soon-to-be classic mash-ups of songs from other popular artists, the film stars the voice talents of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Gwen Stefani, and many more. DreamWorks' TROLLS is a fresh, broad comedy filled with music, heart and hair-raising adventures. In November of 2016, nothing can prepare you for our new Troll world. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Trolls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 8, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Red Dwarf XI: The Complete Eleventh Series' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The sci-fi series is rocketing toward Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC Home Entertainment is preparing 'Red Dwarf XI: The Complete Eleventh Series' for Blu-ray on November 8. The legendary sci-fi comedy returns for an 11th outing, with the original cast and a host of guest stars on board. This series sees two of the Dwarfers' dreams come true: Rimmer accidentally saves a Space Corp Captain and is promoted to Officer, while Cat takes time off from loving himself to fall in love with a female cat with a big secret. Lister wakes up to discover a deranged droid has stolen his body parts and Kryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from grey to Ferrari red. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Behind The Scenes- Deleted Scenes- Smeg Ups- Trailers/Promos- Visual Effects- Model Shots- Photo Gallery Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Dwarf XI: The Complete Eleventh Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 8, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Offers Limited Time Discount on Echo Smart Speaker with Alexa Voice Service[teaser]The voice controlled speaker is now on sale![/teaser] In celebration of Alexa's second birthday, Amazon is now offering a special discount on its Echo speaker. The device is now on sale for $140.39, which is 22% off its usual retail price of $179.99. Echo is a cylindrical speaker system with 360° omni-directional audio and support for voice-controlled commands, offering instant information and music. The speaker is an always-on device that uses Wi-Fi to connect to the cloud through Amazon Web Services. After waking Echo with the wake word "Alexa," the speaker provides similar functionality to Siri or Ok Google on Apple and Android devices, allowing customers to ask for information, music, news, weather, and more. In addition, buyers can use Echo to control lights, switches, thermostats, and more from WeMo, Philips Hue, SmartThings, Insteon, Nest, ecobee, and Wink. Likewise, thanks to its cloud integration, Echo actually adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal preferences over time. The speaker features Far-field voice recognition that uses seven microphones to pick up customer's commands. A 2.5-inch woofer and a 2-inch tweeter are integrated as well, offering 360° omni-directional audio. In addition to the standard Echo, Amazon also offers a growing collection of Alexa-enabled Echo products, including the Echo Dot and Amazon Tap. The Amazon Tap is designed to serve as a mobile version of the Echo. The Tap is a portable Alexa-enabled speaker with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The device uses dual stereo speakers with Dolby processing to offer 360 degree omni directional audio. Users can simply tap the microphone button to enable the Alexa Voice Service, allowing them to ask for music, make searches, hear news, order products and more. The speaker is rated for up to nine hours of playback. The Amazon Tap is now available for $130. Meanwhile, the Echo Dot is a compact, hands-free voice controlled device powered by Alexa -- allowing customers to ask questions, play music, turn on the lights, set timers, give sports updates, check the weather, access over 3,000 Alexa skills, and much more. The product is designed to be connected to existing speakers through a 3.5mm stereo cable of Bluetooth, allowing users to add voice control to their sound systems. In addition, the device also includes a small integrated speaker for use as an alarm clock or a voice assistant for smart home devices. The Echo Dot uses the same array of seven microphones found in the larger Amazon Echo, and the new 2nd generation model features a more powerful speech processor for improved far-field speech recognition accuracy. The 2nd Generation Echo Dot is now available in black or white for $50. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Nov 7, 2016 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Warner Bros. Preps 'Citizen Kane: 75th Anniversary' Blu-ray[teaser]The critically acclaimed classic will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Blu-ray in November.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Citizen Kane: 75th Anniversary' for Blu-ray on November 15. In addition to the Blu-ray release, the American Film Institute (AFI) will mount a special screening of the restored master on November 13. The screening will take place at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood at 1:30 p.m., followed by an AFI Master Class, featuring close personal Welles friend Peter Bogdanovich and a celebrity and academic panel to be announced. Orson Welles' masterwork (#1 in the American Film Institute's list of Best American Movies) dazzles anew in a superb digital transfer. It's grand entertainment, sharply acted (starting many of Welles' Mercury Players on the road to thriving film careers) and directed with inspired visual flair. Chronicling the stormy life of an influential publishing tycoon, this Best Original Screenplay Academy Award winner (1941) is rooted in themes of power, corruption, vanity - the American Dream lost in the mystery of a dying man's last word: "Rosebud." The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 1.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Commentaries by Roger Ebert and Peter Bogdanovich- Interviews- The Opening: World Premiere- Still Photography with Commentary by Roger Ebert and More Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Citizen Kane: 75th Anniversary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Lovesick' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for November 17[teaser]The romantic comedy series will return to Netflix later this month. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming second season of 'Lovesick.' The new season is set to start streaming exclusively through Netflix on November 17. The second season of Lovesick, the series formerly known as Scrotal Recall, stars Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings, all returning for more fun in this delightful, romantic comedy. Season two will consist of eight episodes. Series creator Tom Edge returns as writer for season two and serves as Executive Producer along with Murray Ferguson, Andy Baker and Ed Macdonald. Lovesick is produced by Clerkenwell Films. Check out the official trailer below! In addition to the forthcoming second season, all six episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream on Netflix. 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 Mon Nov 7, 2016 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
YouTube Adds HDR Video Streaming and Uploading Support[teaser]The streaming platform now supports HDR videos. [/teaser] YouTube has announced the addition of HDR video support. High Dynamic Range content offers enhanced contrast with more detailed highlights and shadows. Likewise, HDR YouTube videos also include support for a wider color gamut. Several YouTube videos in HDR are now available to stream. Users can confirm HDR streaming if they see the "HDR" badge on the player controls. HDR YouTube videos can be played back through supported setups, including HDR TVs with the new Chromecast Ultra or other HDR-enabled media players. Likewise, YouTube HDR video streaming will soon be enabled on all 2016 Samsung SUHD and UHD TVs directly through the display's integrated YouTube app. For users without supported TVs, HDR content will simply stream in standard dynamic range. Current HDR videos come from various YouTube creators like MysteryGuitarMan, Jacob + Katie Schwarz, and Abandon Visuals. Users can check out the HDR YouTube playlist here. In addition to streaming, users can also upload HDR video to YouTube. Uploaded content must have HDR metadata in the codec or container to be played back in high dynamic range. YouTube recommends exporting content from a supported application, such as BlackMagic DaVinci Resolve 12.5.2, in order to ensure proper recording of the metadata. Uploaders who use a different workflow to grade in HDR, can also use the YouTube HDR metadata tool to add HDR metadata to a video -- but only if the video was graded using an HDR transfer function. Likewise, color grading should be conducted in Rec. 2020 with PQ or HLG in order to achieve correct results. Click here for more details on the HDR uploading process and requirements. YouTube will continue to work with partners to add more high dynamic range videos and support for more devices as more HDR content and hardware becomes available. Source: YouTubePosted Mon Nov 7, 2016 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
'Sully' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The Clint Eastwood drama starring Tom Hanks is soaring toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray this December.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Sully' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 20. On Thursday, January 15th, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain Chesley Sullenberger, nicknamed "Sully" & is portrayed by Tom Hanks glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video while the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video. Both releases will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Sully Sullenberger: The Man Behind the Miracle- Moment by Moment: Averting Disaster on the Hudson- Neck Deep in the Hudson: Shooting Sully Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sully' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 20. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Nov 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]The crime drama starring Michael Rooker is coming to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Dark Sky Films is preparing 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' for Blu-ray on December 6. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a chilling profile of a cold-blooded killer that, 30 years after its historic festival premiere, has lost none of its power to shock. The film, loosely based on a true story, has been hailed as one of the most disturbing and terrifying examinations of mass murderers ever filmed. Henry (Michael Rooker, The Walking Dead) is a psychopathic drifter who has coldly murdered a number of people for no particular reason and without any remorse. Leaving bodies in his wake, Henry makes his way to Chicago, where his he settles into the run-down apartment of his drug-dealing former prison friend and occasional roommate Otis (Tom Towles). Also moving into the space is Otis's younger sister Becky (Tracy Arnold), who is fleeing her abusive husband. As she fends off her brother's incestuous advances, Becky finds herself attracted to Henry - unaware that he, along with Otis, are continuing their murderous rampage. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from a new 4K restoration and a new 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements will include: - In Defense of Henry: An Appreciation- Henry vs MPAA: A Visual History- Henry at the BBFC- It's Either You or Them: An Interview with Artist Joe Coleman- In The Round: A Conversation with John McNaughton- Portrait: The Making of Henry- Deleted Scenes & Outtakes- Feature Commentary with John McNaughton- Interview with John McNaughton, 1998- Trailer (original)- Trailer (30th anniversary)- Still Gallery- Storyboards- Reversible Sleeve featuring original Joe Coleman artwork Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sun Nov 6, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Comcast Set to Launch Netflix on X1 Devices Next Week[teaser]Comcast is launching Netflix integration through its X1 system.[/teaser] Following previous beta testing, Comcast has announced plans to officially launch Netflix on its X1 platform across the US next week. With Netflix integration, Comcast X1 users with Netflix subscriptions will be able to access their Netflix content directly through their set-top boxes alongside the live, on demand, DVR, and web programming already included with their Xfinity TV plans. "We are excited to add Netflix to X1 and give our customers access to all the content they love in a way that has never been done before," said Neil Smit, Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Cable. "Netflix has been a terrific partner, and our incredible teams of engineers and designers have come together to create an experience that is not only seamless and intuitive, but also lets viewers search and watch tens of thousands of movies, shows, specials and documentaries with the sound of their voice." Netflix streaming on Comcast's X1 platform will allow customers to watch live, On Demand, DVR, and Netflix content all in one place. The X1 Netflix experience has been designed to take advantage of key X1 technical advances like universal search, natural language processing, IP stream processing, and a cloud-based infrastructure. In addition, the X1’s voice control has been expanded to support Netflix titles. Likewise, customers can also access the standard Netflix app through their set-top boxes as well. Here's a rundown of key features per the press release: - Launch the Netflix app by simply saying "Netflix" into the X1 voice remote.- Browse Netflix content alongside other On Demand movies and shows- Search for an actor like "Adam Sandler" or "Kevin Spacey" and see everything they are in, across both Xfinity and Netflix.- Start from the beginning of long-running shows like The Walking Dead or Scandal -- with all prior seasons from Netflix and the current season from Xfinity -- available in one place. "The Netflix integration into the X1 platform means our mutual customers will no longer need to change inputs or juggle remotes," said Reed Hastings, Netflix Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Now they can seamlessly move between the Netflix app and their cable service, enjoying all the TV shows and movies they love without hassle." Netflix integration will be available on the Comcast X1 platform next week. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Nov 4, 2016 at 01:15 PM PDT by:
