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'Black Mirror' Season Three Now Streaming on Netflix, Jodie Foster Tapped to Direct Season Four Episode[teaser]Six new stories from the sci-fi anthology series are now available. [/teaser] Netflix is now streaming the third season of 'Black Mirror.' In addition, the streaming service has also announced that Jodie Foster will direct an upcoming episode for the show's fourth season. Black Mirror is an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us. The series is created and written by Charlie Brooker, and executive produced by Brooker and Annabel Jones. Its third season, comprising six episodes: San Junipero features Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mackenzie Davis in an episode directed by Owen Harris; Shut Up and Dance features Jerome Flynn and Alex Lawther in an episode directed by James Watkins; Nosedive features Bryce Dallas Howard, Alice Eve and James Norton in an episode directed by Joe Wright; Men Against Fire stars Michael Kelly, Malachi Kirby and Madeline Brewer in an episode directed by Jakob Verbruggen; Hated in the Nation features Kelly MacDonald in an episode directed by James Hawes; and Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen star in Playtest, an episode directed by Dan Trachtenberg. In addition to the new third season, seasons one and two of 'Black Mirror' are also currently available on Netflix. Season four is set to begin production later this year for a 2017 debut. Plot details have not been announced yet, but the Jodie Foster directed installment will star Rosemarie DeWitt. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, '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 Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Kent Jones' 'Hitchcock/Truffaut' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2015 documentary is slated for a Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is working on 'Hitchcock/Truffaut' for Blu-ray on December 20. In 1962 Hitchcock and Truffaut locked themselves away in Hollywood for a week to excavate the secrets behind the mise-en-scène in cinema. Based on the original recordings of this meeting—used to produce the mythical book Hitchcock/Truffaut—this film illustrates the greatest cinema lesson of all time and plummets us into the world of the creator of Psycho, The Birds, and Vertigo. Hitchcock's incredibly modern art is elucidated and explained by today's leading filmmakers: Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Arnaud Desplechin, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Wes Anderson, James Gray, Olivier Assayas, Richard Linklater, Peter Bogdanovich and Paul Schrader. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Q&A with Kent Jones & Noah Baumbach; An Appreciation of Notorious; Peter Bogdanovich Remembers Hitchcock; Richard Linklater on Truffaut; and Rope: Pro and Con. You can find the latest specs for 'Hitchcock/Truffaut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1944 thriller is scheduled to be released on Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Lifeboat' for Blu-ray sometime in early 2017. After their ship is sunk in the Atlantic by Germans, eight people are stranded in a lifeboat. Their problems are further compounded when they pick up a ninth passenger — the Nazi captain from the U-boat that torpedoed them. With powerful suspense and emotion, this legendary classic reveals the strengths and frailties of individuals under extraordinary duress. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas; Audio Commentary by Film Professor Drew Casper; The Making of Lifeboat; and Animated Montage of Images. You can find the latest specs for 'Lifeboat' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Vimeo Launches New Digital On Demand TV Store[teaser]Vimeo's new on demand video library is now available.[/teaser] Vimeo has officially launched its new global video store in partnership with Lionsgate. The service is available in more than 150 countries around the world. In addition to Lionsgate TV series, the platform will also soon add content from Starz. "As audiences across the globe continue to shift towards online viewing, Vimeo is taking a leadership role, establishing our On Demand storefront as the world's first transactional service to offer premium television on a truly global basis" said Sam Toles, Senior Vice President, Programming. "We're truly excited to be partnering with Lionsgate and now Starz to offer their content and today's launch marks a huge expansion for our offering of premium programming." The new Vimeo On Demand store offers nearly all of Lionsgate's library of TV titles, including current and catalog shows like 'Orange is the New Black,' 'Casual,' 'The Royals,' 'Mad Men,' 'Weeds,' 'Nurse Jackie,' 'Boss,' 'Blue Mountain State,' and 'Manhattan.' In addition, Starz is set to bring shows like its limited series 'The Girlfriend Experience,' horror-comedy 'Ash vs Evil Dead,' and drama 'Black Sails' to the digital store in the coming weeks. "Vimeo is undoubtedly one of the most cutting-edge online video platforms and Starz is very pleased to join Lionsgate in agreeing to provide content to Vimeo’s storefront. With this agreement, Starz will make available for purchase three of its most powerful and compelling STARZ Original series for consumers around the world," said Jeffrey Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer at Starz. Vimeo's new digital TV store is now live. Customers have the option to purchase shows in full seasons or as individual episodes. Source: StarzPosted Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Readies 'Atypical' Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh & Keir Gilchrist[teaser]The upcoming streaming series will begin production later this year.[/teaser] Netflix has announced its latest original show. 'Atypical' comes from Robia Rashid ('The Goldbergs,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Will & Grace') and Academy Award winning producer Seth Gordon ('Baywatch,' 'The Goldbergs,' 'Horrible Bosses,' 'The King of Kong'). The coming of age story follows Sam (played by Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum on his search for love and independence. His funny yet painful journey of self-discovery upends his entire family, forcing them all to grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self discovery, and Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug. Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs Lily, The Glass Castle) will play Sam's sister Casey and Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder) portrays his therapist Julia. The show is created and written by Robia Rashid. Rashid is also on board as an executive producer, along with Seth Gordon and Mary Rohlich. In addition, Gordon will direct the first episode, and star Jennifer Jason Leigh is attached as a producer. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, '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 Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'Takashi Miike's Black Society Trilogy' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Japanese filmmaker's trio of crime thrillers is headed for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is working on 'Takashi Miike's Black Society Trilogy' for Blu-ray on January 17. After several years spent working almost exclusively in the direct-to-video world of "V-cinema" in Japan, Takashi Miike announced himself as a world-class filmmaking talent with this trio of thematically-connected, character-centric crime stories about violence, the underworld of Japanese society, families both real and surrogate, and the possibly hopeless task of finding one's place in the world. His first films made specifically for theatrical release, and his first for a major studio, the "Black Society Trilogy" was the beginning of Miike's mature career as a filmmaker and they remain among the prolific director's finest works. Set in the bustling Kabuki-cho nightlife neighborhood of Tokyo, Shinjuku Triad Society follows a mixed-race cop (Kippei Shiina, Outrage) struggling with private issues while hunting a psychotic criminal (Tomorowo Taguchi, Tetsuo the Iron Man) who traffics in children's organs. Rainy Dog, shot entirely in Taiwan, is about an exiled yakuza (Dead or Alive's Show Aikawa) who finds himself saddled with a son he never knew he had and a price on his head after the Chinese gang he works for decides to turn on him. Ley Lines moves from the countryside to the city and back, as three Japanese youths of Chinese descent (including The Raid 2's Kazuki Kitamura) seek their fortune in Tokyo, only to run afoul of a violent gang boss (Naoto Takenaka, The Happiness of the Katakuris). Three of the most dramatically moving films created by the director, the "Black Society Trilogy" offers clear proof that Miike's frequent pigeonholing as a specialist in bloody spectacle is only one aspect of his filmmaking career, and taken as a whole, the films are among the finest works ever to deal with the way violence and brutality can unexpectedly destroy even the most innocent of lives. The release will feature high-definition digital transfers of all three films, original uncompressed stereo audio, optional English subtitles for all three films, and supplements will include: New interview with director Takashi Miike; New interview with actor Show Aikawa (Rainy Dog, Ley Lines); New audio commentaries for all three films by Miike biographer Tom Mes; Original theatrical trailers for all three films; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon; and First Pressing Only: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the films. You can find the latest specs for 'Takashi Miike's Black Society Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 17.Posted Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Mikkel Nørgaard's 'Klown Forever' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy sequel will be available in stores this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Drafthouse Films says 'Klown Forever' will be available on Blu-ray on December 13. Klown Forever follows estranged best friends Casper Christensen and Frank Hvam as they travel to the States seeking fame, fortune and friendship, only to immediately dive head-first into an impressive array of wildly inappropriate misadventures and unforgettably mortifying social situations. When Casper attempts to break into Hollywood, Frank follows him to Los Angeles, seeing an opportunity to salvage their strained relationship. As the guys come face-to-face with a number of LA's denizens—including Isla Fisher, Adam Levine and "Game of Thrones'" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau—it's clear that they're equally ready and willing to take on Hollywood...but is Hollywood prepared for Casper and Frank? A reunion with Klown director Mikkel Nørgaard, Klown Forever sees the series, best described as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as directed by Lars von Trier, reach ingenious new heights––and stoop to gut-wrenchingly hilarious lows. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Klown Forever' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 21, 2016 at 05:00 AM PDT by: -
Google Launches Pre-Orders for Daydream View VR Headset, Price Set for $79[teaser]The first Daydream headset is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] Google has launched pre-orders for its first Daydream-ready headset and controller, the Daydream View, in the US, UK, and DE. The device has been designed with comfort in mind, offering a simple and intuitive virtual reality experience. Unlike most VR headsets, the Daydream View is made with flexible and soft breathable fabrics, allowing the device to be 30% lighter than similar products while providing added comfort. Likewise, the headset can also fit over glasses. To use the Daydream View, customers simply need to drop in a Daydream-ready smartphone (like the Google Pixel) and lock it into place. From there, the phone and headset connect wirelessly with an auto alignment system. In addition, the product includes a compact controller packed with sensors, letting customers interact with content through movements and gesture. And when not in use, the controller can slide right inside the headset for easy storage. When it comes to content, the Daydream VR platform will offer a large collection of virtual reality apps from over 50 partners, including support from Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Google Play Movies, Google Photos, Street View, and YouTube -- providing a growing collection of VR experiences, big-screen movies, and 360-degree videos. Likewise, Daydream will offer numerous virtual reality games like Wonderglade, Gunjack 2, LEGO® BrickHeadz, Mekorama, Need for Speed, EarthShape, Danger Goat, Home Run Derby and Hungry Shark World. Google's Daydream View is now available for pre-order through Verizon and the Google Store for $79. Shipments are expected to go out by November 16. Style options currently include Slate, but Snow and Crimson versions will be available in the US, UK, and Australia after launch. Source: Google (Twitter), GooglePosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 02:45 PM PDT by: -
'Resident Evil: Afterlife - Ultra HD Blu-ray' Announced[teaser]The 2010 zombie apocalypse film starring Mila Jovovich is coming to 4K Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Resident Evil: Afterlife - Ultra HD Blu-ray' will be available on 4K Blu-ray on January 17. After a one-woman assault on the Umbrella Corporation's fortress, Alice's (Mila Jovovich) superhuman abilities are neutralized. Now, fleeing the Undead masses created by the T-virus, Alice reunites with Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and her brother, Chris (Wentworth Miller). Together they take refuge with other survivors in an abandoned prison, where a savage zombie mob stands between them and the safety of "Arcadia." Escaping these bloodthirsty mutants will take an arsenal. But facing off with Albert Wesker and the Umbrella Corporation will take the fight for survival to a new level of danger. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: Undead Vision: Picture-in-Picture; Audio Commentary; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Outtakes; and Seven Featurettes. You can find the latest specs for 'Resident Evil: Afterlife - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 17.Posted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser 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 teaser 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 teaser 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 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, '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 Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 12:45 PM PDT by:
