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'Satanic' Hellbound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'Satanic' will be available on Blu-ray on October 4. 'Satanic' follows a van full of young, college-aged coeds who are visiting old Satanic Panic-era sites in Los Angeles. They end up following the creepy owner of an occult store home, only to find themselves saving a suspicious girl from an apparent human sacrifice. Only this "victim" turns out to be much more dangerous than the cult from which she escaped. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Satanic' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
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LG Display Expands Investment in Flexible OLED Screens for Mobile Devices[teaser]The company is investing more money in flexible OLED display production. [/teaser] LG Display has announced plans to invest KRW1.99 trillion for a new 6th generation (1,500mm x 1,850mm) flexible OLED display production line in Paju, South Korea. The flexible screens are being geared toward use in next generation smartphones and mobile devices. Dr. Sang-Beom Han, CEO and Vice Chairman of LG Display, said "A paradigm shift to OLED represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the display industry." He added, "LG Display is determined to become the leader in the fast-growing OLED market through timely investments to maximize efficiency." The new flexible OLED line, dubbed E6, is expected to begin mass production during the second half of 2018 at LG's P9 plant in Paju. The plant is set to produce 15,000 input sheets per month. This new production line will now join LG's 4.5th generation flexible OLED display production line (E2) currently in Paju, and another new 6th generation production line (E5) being built in Gumi. Likewise, LG previously announced plans to invest KRW10 trillion for a new P10 plant in Paju which will also produce flexible OLED displays as well as large-size OLED screens. Outside of LG Display's new flexible OLED production line, LG Electronics currently uses OLED panels in several TV models, offering superior black levels and contrast over traditional LCD displays. Here's a rundown of LG's 2016 OLED Ultra HD TVs: OLEDB6P – Flat-panel OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR) - 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55B6P ($3,999) - 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65B6P ($5,999) OLEDC6P – Curved-panel OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR) - 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55C6P ($3,999) - 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65C6P ($5,999) OLEDE6P – Flat-panel OLED TV (4K Smart TV with HDR and Picture-on-Glass design) - 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal) model OLED55E6P ($4,999) - 65-inch class (65.5 inches diagonal) model OLED65E6P ($6,999) 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 ($7,999) - 77-inch class (76.8 inches diagonal) model OLED77G6P (Coming Soon) Source: LG DisplayPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 04:49 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Releases HDR+ Firmware Update for 2016 SUHD TV Lineup[teaser]The new update offers enhanced HDR capabilities on the company's quantum dot displays. [/teaser] Samsung has announced the release of a new HDR+ firmware update for its 2016 lineup of SUHD TVs. The upgrade includes improved HDR performance, an SDR to HDR conversion option, and new HDR calibration features. "The HDR+ function offers an exceptional HDR viewing experience to all 2016 SUHD and UHD TVs consumers," said Jong-hee Han, Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "We're thrilled to share this latest advancement with our consumers to access directly on their 2016 SUHD TVs. Samsung is bringing the highest form of picture quality right to their living rooms." With the new firmware upgrade, customers can now simulate HDR-like picture quality with standard dynamic range (SDR) content. Likewise, the upgrade also offers better performance with native HDR content, providing more refined shadow detail in darker scenes and a higher contrast ratio for brighter scenes. In addition, the firmware includes new "Expert Mode" HDR calibration options, allowing users to customize brightness, contrast ratio and gradation for HDR to the finest degree. To access the new settings, customers need to navigate to the "Picture – Special viewing" mode options. Samsung's automatic HDR+ firmware update is now available for its 2016 SUHD TVs. The upgrade is also set to expand to all HDR compatible Samsung 2016 Ultra HD TVs by September. Samsung's 2016 SUHD TV lineup includes the KS8000, KS8500, KS9000, KS9500, and KS9800 -- with sizes ranging from 49 inches to 88 inches. The flagship KS9800 series features a cadmium free 10 bit Quantum Dot Display with 1,000-nit HDR and support for up to one billion colors in detail. Source: SamsungPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
'Stephen King's It' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1990 TV miniseries is headed for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Stephen King's It' for Blu-ray on October 4. A malevolent force in a small New England town takes the shape of a clown, but he's not clowning around. Instead, he terrifies youngsters and brings some to their untimely doom - until some wily kids fight back. The evil resurfaces 30 years later: meaner, angrier, deadlier. And friends who vividly remember youthful terrors reunite to battle It. Based on the 1986 novel. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include a T-shirt and the suggested list price is $54.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Stephen King's It' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Grimm: Season Five' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The fifth season of the fantasy crime series is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Grimm: Season Five' on Blu-ray on September 27. At the heels of his mother's beheading and Juliette's "death," Nick's life has taken a turn he never expected. Having lost so much, Nick must now come to grips with fathering a child with his once sworn enemy, Adalind. With even more dangerous Wesen coming out of the shadows, the Black Claw uprising Team Grimm has been dreading is approaching in full force. Own all 22 episodes of Grimm: Season Five, the most chilling season of Grimm yet. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; A Grimm New World; Unlocking the Mystery: Inside the 100th Episode; Fome Tour; and the Blu-ray exclusive Grimm Guide. You can find the latest specs for 'Grimm: Season Five' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Becomes Exclusive Global Streaming Home for FX's 'American Crime Story'[teaser]The show's first season will hit Netflix in 2017. [/teaser] Netflix and 20th Century Fox have announced a new global SVOD licensing agreement. As part of the deal, Netflix will now become the exclusive global streaming home for the FX series, 'American Crime Story.' The show's first season, focused on the O.J. Simpson trial, will arrive worldwide (except Canada) on the streaming platform in 2017. In addition, all subsequent seasons will be available on Netflix after their initial broadcast windows. "We're excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world," said Sean Carey, Vice President of Global Television. "Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members." The first season of this limited series goes inside the O.J. Simpson trial and explores the chaotic, behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and the LAPD's history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. The second season of American Crime Story focusing on Hurricane Katrina will debut on FX next year. "We're extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal," said Gina Brogi, EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. "We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist." A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Drake Doremus' 'Equals' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The film featuring Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart as star-crossed lovers is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Equals' is planned for Blu-ray on September 6. In this gripping and emotional sci-fi romance from acclaimed director Drake Doremus (Like Crazy), Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult play Nia and Silas, two people who work together in a futuristic society known as “The Collective.” A seemingly utopian world, “The Collective” has ended crime and violence by genetically eliminating all human emotions. Despite this, Nia and Silas can’t help noticing a growing attraction between them, leading them to a forbidden relationship — at first tentative, but then exploding into a passionate romance. As suspicion begins to mount among their superiors, the couple will be forced to choose between going back to the safety of the lives they have always known, or risking it all to try and pull off a daring escape. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: “Switched On” Featurette; “The Collective” Featurette; “Utopia” Featurette; and Audio Commentary with Director Drake Doremus, Cinematographer John Guleserian, and Editor Jonathan Alberts. You can find the latest specs for 'Equals' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Michael Schultz Sends Blu-ray on a 'Scavenger Hunt'[teaser]The 1979 comedy will be getting the high-definition treatment in the near future. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing to release 'Scavenger Hunt' on Blu-ray later this year. Milton Parker has made millions inventing and selling games. Upon his death, his relatives and domestic staff gather for the reading of the will. However, Old Mr. Parker is a game player to the last, and his will stipulates that a Scavenger Hunt will be held to determine the beneficiaries of his sizeable estate. The winning team gets all the money, the rest get nothing. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Scavenger Hunt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jul 27, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The collection includes a dozen classic episodes and will take fans behind-the-scenes with never-before-seen footage. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, CBS and Paramount will be releasing 'Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault' on Blu-ray. During the production of Star Trek: The Original Series, bits and pieces of episodic footage were left on the cutting room floor, then stored away in film cans for decades by the Gene Roddenberry Estate. Now, in celebration of the show's 50th Anniversary, The Roddenberry Vault has finally been opened. Along with 12 of their favorite episodes, fans can see and own behind the scenes footage from the making of the series as well as alternate takes, deleted scenes, omitted dialogue, outtakes, and original visual FX elements. 'Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault' Blu-ray set includes newly-produced special feature documentaries that incorporate the “Vault” materials and feature all-new interviews with cast and production personnel, including new insights from William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk), writers Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, David Gerrold, & John D.F. Black, director Ralph Senensky, casting director Joseph D'Agosta, visual effects artist Richard Edlund, and more. Also featured is an exploration into the series’ long-lasting appeal through interviews with some of Star Trek’s biggest fans including The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady, The Simpsons writer/producer David Mirkin, Family Guy writer/producer David A. Goodman, NASA's Bobak Ferdowsi, Bill Nye (The Science Guy), and many more. 'Star Trek: The Roddenberry Vault includes 12 classic Star Trek episodes in high-definition Blu-ray chosen for their relevance to the Vault's lost/unseen material: · The Corbomite Maneuver · Arena · Space Seed · This Side of Paradise · The Devil in the Dark · The City on the Edge of Forever · Operation: Annihilate! · Metamorphosis · Who Mourns for Adonais? · Mirror, Mirror · The Trouble With Tribbles · Return to Tomorrow Special features include: Inside The Roddenberry Vault – A multi-part glimpse at classic episodes from new angles and perspectives; Star Trek: Revisiting A Classic – A look at life on the set during production; and Strange New Worlds: Visualizing The Fantastic – An inside look at the groundbreaking work of the series’ designers and visual effects artists. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' Blu-ray up for Pre-Order[teaser]The Big Friendly Giant is making his way to Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is preparing 'The BFG' for Blu-ray later this year. The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers—Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg—finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic "The BFG" to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s 'The BFG' tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The BFG' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
