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Netflix Unveils New Trailer for 'The Crown,' Streaming Premiere Set for November 4[teaser]The Netflix original show will take the throne in November. [/teaser] Netflix has released a second trailer, dubbed "2 Worlds," for its upcoming series 'The Crown.' The show's first season is set to premiere exclusively through Netflix on November 4. A Netflix original series, 'The Crown' focuses on Queen Elizabeth II as a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world’s most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne....a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public facade with daring frankness. Prepare to be welcomed into the coveted world of power and privilege and behind locked doors in Westminster and Buckingham Palace....the leaders of an empire await. Check out the new trailer below! The show comes from writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon), director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), and producer Andy Harries (The Queen). Stars include Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, Matt Smith as Prince Phillip, John Lithgow as Sir Winston Churchill, Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother, Jared Harris as King George VI, Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret and Dame Eileen Atkins as Queen Mary, among others. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'Lovesick' on November 17, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '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 Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Best Buy Readies Holiday Shopping Event with Top Tech Products for November 5[teaser]The retailer will offer special demos and deals on select tech products. [/teaser] Best Buy has announced plans to hold a special shopping event on Saturday, November 5. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in 400 stores across the US, offering customers a chance to interact with some of the year's hottest electronics and gadgets. In addition, the company has also unveiled its list of the Top Ten Tech Products of 2016. The Best Buy Holiday Shopping Event will allow customers to demo select Top Tech products and other popular items, like the new Google Home Voice-Activated Speaker, with hands-on help from the company's Geek Squad Agents and Blue Shirts. Likewise, the retailer will offer special deals and pricing on select items as well. "This holiday, we’re making it easier than ever for our customers by taking out the guesswork as they shop for friends, family or even themselves," said Mike Mohan, chief merchandising officer at Best Buy. "These products showcase the newest, most innovative trends and what’s truly possible with technology." Here's a full list of Best Buy's Top Tech of 2016 (in no particular order): - Google Home- Bose® QuietComfort® 35 Wireless Headphones- Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer- Lenovo Yoga 910 2-in-1 Laptop- iPad Pro 9.7-inch- Oculus Rift- Sony PlayStation VR- Sony 65” Class LED Smart 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range- GoPro Hero5 Black- DJI Mavic Pro Drone- Fitbit Charge 2- Microsoft Xbox One S- Samsung 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player- iPhone 7- Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones- Apple Watch Series 2- Rand McNally OverDryve Connected Car System- HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop- Google Chromecast Ultra- Samsung Galaxy S7 To find a participating Best Buy store near you click here. Source: Best BuyPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
John Krasinski's 'The Hollars' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The dramedy will hit Blu ray in early December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Hollars' will be available on Blu-ray on December 6. The film follows John Hollar, a struggling New York City graphic novelist, who is forced to return home when his mother Sally is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Back in the house he grew up in, John is immediately swept up in the problems of his dysfunctional family, high school rival, and an overeager ex-girlfriend as he faces impending fatherhood with his girlfriend Rebecca (Anna Kendrick) in New York. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Commentary with John Krasinski and Margo Martindale; The Family Trust: Inside The Hollars; Persistent Vision: Margo Martindale; and LA Film Festival Q&A with John Krasinski, Anna Kendrick and Margo Martindale. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hollars' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Oliver Stone's 'Snowden' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt is headed for high-definition in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Snowden' for Blu-ray on December 20. In 2013, NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked a large number of classified documents to the media, exposing the U.S. government's covert surveillance activities. Some call the whistleblower a hero, while others call him a traitor. Spanning his time in the Army, the CIA and the NSA, Snowden uncovers the extent of the government's spying programs, coming to the realization that the public's understanding of privacy is far from the truth. His acts have been classified as treason and have made him one of the most wanted men in the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Finding the Truth and Snowden Q&A. You can find the latest specs for 'Snowden' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
John Moore's 'I.T.' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The action-thriller starring Pierce Brosnan is headed for Blu-ray in November.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RLJ Entertainment is working on 'I.T.' for Blu-ray on November 22. In I.T., Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art "smart home." But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike's daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs to rely on his old connections to defeat a new kind of nemesis. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'I.T.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Id' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Thommy Hutson's thriller is coming to Blu-ray in October.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Hutson Ranch Media is preparing 'The Id' for Blu-ray on October 25. For decades, Meridith Lane (Amanda Wyss, A Nightmare on Elm Street) has felt trapped in her home. Thriving on memories of youth, she watches the years slip by while caring for her abusive father...until a figure from her past makes a surprising return. In order to live the life she desires, Meridith must confront her father's monstrous cruelty and attempt to escape his tyrannical grip. But the man who controls her every move won't let go without a fight, leading father and daughter into a series of desperate and irreversible acts. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Needs, Wants & Desires Featurette- Behind The Scenes of The Id- Feature-length commentary with director/producer Thommy Hutson and actress Amanda Wyss- Deleted and alternate scenes- Behind the scenes footage- Audition footage- Original Trailers- Photo gallery Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Id' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story' Rides to Blu-ray[teaser]The western starring Trace Adkins, Judd Nelson and Kim Coates arrives on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm and Studio City Pictures are working on 'Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story' for Blu-ray on December 13. The film is a hardscrabble period Western loosely based on the real-life exploits of 19th-century American outlaw Nathaniel Reed. After retiring from his life as an infamous outlaw, livery owner Reed (Trace Adkins) quietly leads an honest existence on the Texas frontier with his devoted wife, Laura Lee. But his gun-slinging past suddenly comes back to haunt him when he learns that Calhoun (Kim Coates), the man he once maimed during a stagecoach robbery, is now an unhinged U.S. Marshal who'll stop at nothing to exact vengeance. After a violent shootout brings tragic consequences, Nathaniel partners with his original gang, returns to his lawless ways and becomes Texas Jack: the most wanted outlaw in the West. An action-packed quest for redemption, Stagecoach is filled with gunplay a'plenty, galloping getaways, a beautiful bounty hunter, and the possibility of a second chance. Directed by Terry Miles (Lonesome Dove Church, Dawn Rider) and written by Matt Williams and Dan Benamor, the film also co-stars Nelson and Claude Duhamel as Reed's gang, Michelle Harrison (Fifty Shades Darker, "The Flash") as his wife, frontier doctor Garry Chalk (The Confirmation, Godzilla) and Helena Marie ("Supernatural") as Calhoun's volatile partner who pursues vengeance at any price. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
VIZIO Offers Free Digital UHD Copy of 'Star Trek Beyond' for SmartCast HDTV or Ultra HD Display Buyers[teaser]Buyers of a VIZIO SmartCast display can now receive a complimentary copy of 'Star Trek Beyond.' [/teaser] VIZIO has announced a new promotion for its SmartCast line of HDTVs and Ultra HD Home Theater displays. As part of the deal, buyers of an eligible SmartCast display will be able to redeem a complimentary digital copy of 'Star Trek Beyond' through VUDU. VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display consumers will receive the Dolby Vision version of the film, while VIZIO SmartCast E-Series consumers will receive the Ultra HD or standard HD version of the film depending on the resolution of their model. The offer is valid only for VIZIO SmartCast HDTV/Home Theater Display purchases by US residents made between 10/4/16 – 12/31/16 while supplies last. Likewise, the code must be redeemed by 1/31/17. Here's a full rundown of instruction for receiving the digital copy: - Purchase a VIZIO SmartCast HDTV/Home Theater Display- Register your product on VIZIO.com (Must be registered through VIZIO.com, not any other method). Click Here to register.- An email with a unique code to redeem the offer will be sent in 7-10 business days- Log-in/sign up for VUDU to redeem your offer 'Star Trek Beyond' is one of the first Paramount titles to be available on VUDU in Ultra HD Dolby Vision. In addition, the UHD copy also offers Dolby Atmos immersive audio. Dolby Vision uses HDR (high dynamic range) and expanded colors to offer enhanced contrast and picture on supported displays. Meanwhile, Dolby Atmos is an object-based surround sound technology that allows users to add overhead audio to supported sound systems. Outside of VUDU, 'Star Trek Beyond' is set to arrive on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 1. Likewise, an Amazon Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray Gift Set will also be available. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $48.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 48.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray Gift Set is $49.99. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3D Source: VIZIOPosted Tue Oct 25, 2016 at 01:15 PM PDT by: -
'Prison Break: Season Two' and 'Prison Break: Season Four' Finally Hitting Blu-ray[teaser]The two seasons that were never released in North America are heading to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'Prison Break: Season Two' and 'Prison Break: Season Four' for Blu-ray on December 6. 'Prison Break: Season Two' - Over the wall and on the run, the most-wanted men in America, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), must lead a dangerous band of hardened fugitives on a daring international flight, chasing millions of dollar, risking everything to expose a sinister government conspiracy, and fighting desperately to stay alive until the day they can stop running. Wanted, hunted and betrayed, the Fox River Eight are out of prison and evading capture in the explosive and unpredictable second season of Prison Break, and this time, not everyone makes it out alive! Go deep inside this spectacular final season of Prison Break with revealing special features, including an exclusive extended cut of the thrilling series finale! In order to destroy the sinister organization known as the Company, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and his brother Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) must elude a murderous assassin and uncover the deadly secret behind the mysterious Scylla device. Lives are shattered and tension mounts building toward a stunning conclusion as Michael and Lincoln fight to stay alive until the day when they can stop running - forever. You can find the latest specs for 'Prison Break: Season Two' and 'Prison Break: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Jack Frost' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]The 1997 horror-comedy is headed for high-definition in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Jack Frost' for Blu-ray on December 13. On his way to be executed, the vehicle containing notorious serial killer Jack Frost collides with a hazardous chemical truck, turning Jack into a snow covered mutant and unleashing him on the unsuspecting town of Snomonton, 'The Snowman Capitol of the Midwest'. Jack immediately takes advantage of his newfound freedom and blizzardy abilities to seek revenge on the bungling Sheriff, played by Christopher Allport (TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.), that accidentally ended his cross-country killing spree. On his way to the Sheriff, Jack terrorizes the snow-man themed town and murders its residents in a variety of winterized ways. Can the residents of Snomonton fight back against the psychopath snowman from Hell or will they all end up in a snow-covered grave? Co-starring the beautiful Shannon Elizabeth (AMERICAN PIE) in one of her most infamous and revealing roles, and featuring colorful cinematography by Dean Lent (BORDER RADIO), director Michael Cooney's staple of video stores and late night TV, is a gleefully gory horror comedy and is coming to Blu-ray for the first time, fully restored in 2k from Vinegar Syndrome. The release will feature a NEW 2K restoration from 35mm vault elements and supplements include: Audio Commentary track with Director Michael Cooney; Video Introduction from Director Michael Cooney; Video Interview with Lead Actor Scott MacDonald; and a Video Interview with Director of Photography Dean Lent. . The studio will also be offering a limited edition release with lenticular artwork by Chris Garofalo. You can find the latest specs for 'Jack Frost' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13.Posted Tue Oct 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
