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'Divergent' & 'Insurgent' Bound for Ultra HD Blu-ray in July[teaser]The sci-fi adventure films starring Shailene Woodley are heading to Ultra HD Blu-ray in July.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Divergent' and 'Insurgent' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on July 12. 'Divergent' - In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late. 'Insurgent' - Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for each Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Divergent' and 'Insurgent' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under July 12. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Fri May 27, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Readies New Slate of Streaming Pilots for June 17[teaser]Amazon pilot season is right around the corner. [/teaser] Amazon has announced its latest lineup of original pilots. The slate includes two one hour pilots and six kids pilots, which are all set to premiere on June 17 exclusively through Amazon Video in the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan. Once the shows are live, customers can offer feedback to help Amazon choose which pilots move forward as full series for Amazon Prime. "We're focused on bringing customers compelling, must-see TV and we accomplish this by going directly to them for input," said Roy Price, Vice President, Digital Video and Amazon Studios. "Our process has proven to work time and time again. Their feedback has helped create series that have become fan favorites among critics and customers." Here's a full rundown of the upcoming pilots: 'The Interestings' (in 4K Ultra HD and HDR) - Adapted from Meg Wolitzer's critically acclaimed New York Times best-seller and a co-production with TriStar Television, The Interestings follows a group of artistic teenagers who meet at summer camp in 1974. As they transition into adulthood over the course of the next few decades, their friendships are tested by tragedy, success, failure and secrecy. At the heart is Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under) as Jules Jacobson, an aspiring actress who uses her wit to compensate for what she is lacking in glamour, money and the talent her other friends seem to have in spades. BAFTA winner Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fires, Four Weddings and a Funeral) directed the pilot written by Lyn Greene and Richard Levine (Masters of Sex, Boss, Nip Tuck). In addition to Greene, Levine and Newell, Michael De Luca (The Social Network) and Lindsay Sloane (Covert Affairs) serve as executive producers. The Interestings also stars David Krumholtz (Numb3rs), Jessica Pare (Mad Men), Matt Barr (Sleepy Hallow), Gabriel Ebert (Ricki and the Flash), Jessica Collins (Rubicon) and Corey Cott (Public Morals). Wolitzer’s novel, which the series is based on, received numerous accolades from top tier press and made countless "best-of" lists, including Amazon Best Books of 2013: Top 10 Literature & Fiction, Top 100 Editors' Picks, New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2013, inclusion in Oprah’s Best 10 Books of 2013, among others. 'The Last Tycoon' (in 4K Ultra HD and HDR) - A co-production with TriStar Television, The Last Tycoon is written and directed by Academy Award nominee Billy Ray (Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games), and executive produced by Ray and Christopher Keyser (Tyrant, Party of Five), who serve as showrunners, Joshua D. Maurer (Rosemary’s Baby), Alixandre Witlin (Rosemary’s Baby), and David A. Stern (Rosemary’s Baby). Mad Men’s Scott Hornbacher serves as co-executive producer of the pilot, along with Perri Kipperman (Billions). An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s last work, The Last Tycoon follows Hollywood’s Golden Boy, Monroe Stahr (Matt Bomer, White Collar) as he battles father figure and boss, Pat Brady (Kelsey Grammer, Frasier) for the soul of their studio. In a world darkened by the Great Depression and the growing international influence of Hitler’s Germany, The Last Tycoon illuminates the passions, violence, and towering ambition of 1930’s Hollywood. Lily Collins (The Blind Side) stars as Cecelia Brady and noted Pulitzer-winning Fitzgerald scholar A. Scott Berg serves as consulting producer. 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters' (for children ages 6-11; live-action) - Sid & Marty Krofft present Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, a live action show for children ages 6 to 11, based on their classic Saturday morning series from the 1970s. The show is centered on two brothers, Johnny and Scotty, who discover and befriend Sigmund, a friendly young sea-monster who escapes from his old life and his comically dysfunctional brothers Slurp and Blurp. Now, using a Clubhouse as their hiding place, the boys must keep Sigmund safe from an ambitious sea-monster hunter Captain Barnabas. The show is Executive Produced by Sid & Marty Krofft (H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost) with the pilot being directed by Jonathan Judge (The Thundermans, School of Rock) and starring David Arquette (Scream, Jake and the Neverland Pirates) as Captain Barnabas. Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner (Santa Baby) wrote the new teleplay based on the classic series. 'Little Big Awesome' (for children ages 6-11; animated) - Little Big Awesome is a comedy for kids ages 6-11 that combines 2D animation, puppetry, and real live action footage as we explore the whimsically weird world of Ballopolis. Our show follows Gluko, a jelly giant, and Lennon, a small kid-like creature with a fuzzy hat, who are inseparable buddies. They adventure through a universe where sea turtles fly, flowers talk, and tear drops splash around on a hot summer day. Gluko and Lennon’s desire to help those around them can, at times, lead them to epically outlandish places, but at the end of the day, this show is about two best buds making their own fun and enjoying the wonderfully strange world around them. Created by Tomas Dieguez (TRONCO), written by Ben Gruber (Spongebob Squarepants and Super Jail), and animated by Emmy award winning studio Titmouse (Randy Cunningham and Metalocalypse). 'Morris and the Cow' (for children ages 6-11; animated) - Morris and the Cow, an animated comedy for 6 to 11 year-olds, follows Morris, a 10 year-old determined to follow his passion and become a cowboy! Wearing homemade chaps and joined by his best friend, a talking cow named Florence, the duo explores the city of South Krumpton while confronting everyday problems with a mix of grit, determination, and country wisdom. The show is created and written by Andreas Trolf (Sanjay and Craig) and Luke Watson (Memphis Beat), with production and animation by Emmy-winning Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers). Featuring the voice talent of Jermaine Fowler (College Humor, Robot Chicken) as Morris, Riki Lindhome (The Muppets, Adventure Time) as Florence, and Thomas Lennon (Bob’s Burgers, Dawn of the Croods) as Jimmy Ray Royce. Also starring Zoë Kravitz (Divergent, Mad Max), Michael Peña (Ant Man, The Martian), and Erik Griffin (Workaholics). 'Toasty Tales' (for children ages 6-11; animated) - Toasty Tales in an animated comedy for kids ages 6-11, featuring Waffle, Burger and Pants-- three best friends who happen to be Marshmallows living in the long forgotten Move-Along National Park. Every day is a new adventure filled with strange creatures, perilous excursions, and epic tomfoolery, always served with a side of pancakes, hot off the griddle! Together, the trio explore the mysteries of Move-Along, and spin tall tales that maybe…just maybe…. have a hint of truth. Created by Thomas Borowski and Caroline Foley (Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken), written by Merriwether Williams (Spongebob Squarepants, Adventure Time), and animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken). 'The Curious Kitty and Friends' (for preschool-aged children) - The Curious Kitty and Friends is a preschool stop-motion animated show, where we will join the upbeat and colorful adventures of kitty cat Komaneko as she explores the wonderful world with her friends Mimmi Bear, Radibo, and Yeti. With her trusty video camera and knapsack in tow, creative and curious Komaneko makes her own movies, usually starring her two favorite dolls, Wink and Ink. This playful show is produced by Dwarf Studios and comes from the mind of Tsuneo Goda, the creator and director of the world-famous DOMO among other numerous characters and award-winning films and series. The talent also includes recognized lead animator Hiro Minegishi, music by Kevin Kiner (Star Wars Rebels, Jane the Virgin) and script by Kent Redeker (Doc McStuffins, Special Agent Oso). 'Jazz Duck' (for preschool-aged children) - Jazz Duck is an animated series that encourages preschoolers to listen and express themselves as they explore the sounds and musical potential of their world! Jazz Duck is part duck, part saxophone, and loads of physical fun. With the friendship of the Narrator and his animal friends, he embarks on adventures through the noisy Big City that culminate in a musical jam. Created by Tom Jobbins, co-directing with Mark Perrett, the show is animated by award-winning studio Nexus Productions and features a kid-filled voice cast including Myla Beau, Britain Dalton, Tony Espinosa, Aiden Ledowski, and Ava Priestley with saxophonist Ross Hughes as Jazz Duck. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Thu May 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
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DISH Reveals HopperGO Portable DVR, Price Set for $99[teaser]The compact DVR lets customers take their recordings on the go. [/teaser] DISH has announced the release of their latest DVR. The HopperGO is a personal mobile video drive designed for portable, offline viewing. "HopperGO is the perfect summer travel companion for nearly anyone, whether you're road tripping, at the airport or lounging on a beach," said Vivek Khemka, DISH Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "It manages the burden of storage, so forget about deleting apps or pictures to free up space on your phone or tablet for video." The pocket-sized portable DVR features 64GB of storage and a rechargeable battery capable of up to four hours of streaming on a single charge. Likewise, the HopperGO can still be used while charging. The DVR lets users transfer up to 100 hours of recorded TV shows and movies from a Hopper 3 or Hopper 2 DVR for mobile viewing. In addition, the DVR creates its own private wireless cloud with support for simultaneous viewing of different programs on up to five mobile devices through the DISH Anywhere app without the need for an internet connection. Compatible devices include iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and Kindle tablets. The HopperGO is now available for $99 and is not subject to any monthly fees. Beyond the HopperGO, DISH also recently released its Hopper 3 DVR with 4K Ultra HD support. The Hopper 3 features 16 tuners, allowing customers to watch shows in multiple rooms, remotely view live content through DISH Anywhere, and schedule multiple recordings at the same time without any pesky conflicts. Under the hood, the device runs a Broadcom BCM7445 quad-core ARM application processor at 1.5 GHz, 21K DMIPS and features a 2TB hard drive for up to 500 hours of high-definition recording (or 2,000 hours of standard definition recording). For 4K playback, the Hopper 3 can decode and output 60 FPS and 10-bit color and can support H.264 and H.265. The device also supports HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, USB 3.0, and HDR10/BDA 2.0 encoded streams. Finally, the DVR features a new 4K Sports Bar Mode which divides the screen into four quadrants, enabling customers to watch four different HD feeds at the same time. Source: DISHPosted Thu May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Tom Hiddleston Becomes Hank Williams in 'I Saw The Light' on Blu-ray[teaser]The music biography from filmmaker Marc Abraham arrives in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'I Saw The Light' will hit Blu-ray on July 5. I Saw the Light, the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; A Night in Nashville: Premiere and Musical Performance by Tom Hiddleston; Illuminating A Legend: Inside I Saw The Light; Talking Hank; and Audio Commentary with Director Marc Abraham. You can find the latest specs for 'I Saw The Light' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Boss' Starring Melissa McCarthy Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy co-starring Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates, and Peter Dinklage will be available on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'The Boss' on Blu-ray on July 26. Melissa McCarthy stars as Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry who is sent to prison for insider trading. After doing her time, Michelle emerges, ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, but not everyone she steamrolled is so quick to forgive and forget. With nowhere to go and no one to scam, Michelle is forced to move in with former assistant Claire (Kristen Bell – Frozen, “House of Lies”) and her young daughter, Rachel. Now at her lowest point, Michelle wastes no time in devising a winner-take-all plan to rebuild her empire. Can she reclaim her status as the No. 1 screwer, or will the love of one family screw her for good? The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Gag Reel; Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes; and Alternate Ending. Blu-ray exclusives include: Michelle Darnell – Original Sketch - Melissa McCarthy’s full sketch at the Groundlings of her character “Michelle Darnell” in all its glory; Origin Story - Even the boss has to start somewhere. We see and hear how the character of “Michelle Darnell” was created, and go from the early life at The Groundlings to the big screen. With interview footage from Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, and writer Steve Mallory, we get to relive the life of “Michelle Darnell”; Peter Dinklage Gets to the Point - A hilarious piece about the Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, who plays Renault. This will include on-set and sit-down interviews with Peter and other cast; it showcases his sword fight & stunt training, eclectic wardrobe & hair styles andhis on-set chemistry with Melissa McCarthy; and Everybody Loves Kristen Bell - A look inside Kristen Bell’s character, Claire. From taking Michelle Darnell off the streets to helping create a brownie empire, Claire helped bring Michelle Darnell back to the top. You can find the latest specs for 'The Boss' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 26.Posted Thu May 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Amos Gital's 'Rabin: The Last Day' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed dramatic thriller is headed for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Rabin: The Last Day' on Blu-ray on June 28. On the evening of Saturday, November 4th, 1995, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated with three bullets at the end of a political rally in the center of Tel-Aviv. His killer, apprehended at the scene, was a 25-year-old student (and observant Jew). The following investigation reveals a frightening world that made this killing possible: a subculture of hate fueled by hysterical rhetoric, paranoia and political intrigue. In Rabin, The Last Day, acclaimed filmmaker Amos Gitai (Kadosh) masterfully combines staged re-enactments with actual news footage of the shooting (and its aftermath) to create a thought-provoking political thriller. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Rabin: The Last Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Preps 'BoJack Horseman' Season 3 Starring Will Arnett for July 22[teaser]The animated comedy is returning for a third season in July. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the premiere date for the latest season of 'BoJack Horseman.' Season three will stream exclusively through Netflix on July 22. Will Arnett voices BoJack, the legendary 90's sitcom star, who has been trying to find his way through a muddle of self-loathing, whisky and failed relationships. The all-star voice cast includes Arnett as BoJack Horseman, Aaron Paul as Todd Chavez, Amy Sedaris as Princess Carolyn, Alison Brie as Diane Nguyen and Paul F. Tompkins as Mr. Peanutbutter. BoJack Horseman was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series is executive produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven A. Cohen and Noel Bright. Will Arnett (The Millers, Arrested Development) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) also serve as executive producers. BoJack Horseman was designed by graphic artist Lisa Hanawalt and animated by LA-based ShadowMachine. The show is a Tornante Production, brought to life by Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company. Seasons one and two are now available to stream only on Netflix. The third season will consist of 12 new episodes. Check out the date announcement teaser below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'Bloodline' season two on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' on June 10, season four of 'Orange is the New Black' on June 17, 'Marco Polo' season two on July 1, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wight. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed May 25, 2016 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
Marantz Details PM6006 & CD6006 Stereo Components[teaser]Two new affordable stereo products have been revealed. [/teaser] Marantz has announced the latest additions to its home audio lineup. The PM6006 Integrated Amplifier ($699) and CD6006 CD Player ($499) will be available in June. The CD6006 CD Player serves as the successor to the previously released CD6005, and offers more specially selected components and a new layout circuit. In addition, the player also incorporates a CS4398 DAC and HDAM-SA2 small signal amplifier. A headphone amplifier and iPod-digital connectivity are included as well, along with USB playback support for MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC files. Meanwhile, the PM6006 Integrated Amplifier serves as the successor to the previously released PM6005, offering new upgrades. The device features a 24bit/192kHz high current CS4398 DAC and includes two optical inputs and one coaxial digital input. Here's a full rundown of main features for each model: PM6006 Integrated Amplifier - Integrated Current Feedback Amplifier with 2x 45W / 8 ohm rms - Wide bandwidth sound and enough power for medium size rooms - Further sound tuned with carefully selected components - Unique Marantz audio experience - Digital inputs (2x opt. / 1x coax.) - For extended connectivity and High Resolution Audio support (192kHz/24bit PCM) - High quality DAC CS4398 and Marantz HDAM SA2 - Best sound quality from digital input signal - Fully shielded DAC unit; copper screws; rigid feet - Eliminating interference for purity of sound - Gold Plated Inputs/Outputs incl. Phono (MM) input - Best connection for external sources - Marantz proprietary HDAM-SA3 circuits - Wider dynamic range with lower distortion for the output stage - Toroidal Transformer and high quality customized components - Delivering more power while causing less interferences - High quality Speaker Terminals (A / B switchable) - Improved connection to speakers - Available in black - Perfectly matching CD6006 CD Player and NA6005 Network Audio Player CD6006 CD Player - CD, CD-R/RW playback, Front USB input certified “Made for iPhone/iPod” - Versatile playback options including iDevice direct connectivity - Support of WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA file playback via USB devices - Plays most popular digital media files - Further sound tuned with carefully selected components - Unique Marantz audio experience - High quality 192kHz/24bit D/A conversion (CS4398) and accurate system clock - Best sound quality from CD and digital media files - Marantz proprietary HDAM-SA2 circuits - Wider dynamic range with lower distortion for the output stage - Full discrete headphone amplifier with HDAM-SA2 and gain control - High-quality sound even from demanding headphones - Double layered bottom plate and rigid feet - Eliminating interference for purity of sound - Gold Plated L/R/Coax Outputs - Best connection to amplifier - System remote to control CD-Player, Amplifier and Network Player - For total ease-of-use - Available in black - Perfectly matching PM6006 Amplifier and NA6005 Network Audio Player. Source: MarantzPosted Wed May 25, 2016 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
LG Launches "Friends" Companion Devices for G5 Smartphone, Lineup Includes VR Goggles[teaser]The smartphone companion products are now available. [/teaser] LG has announced the release of its "Friends" companion devices for the G5 smartphone. The lineup includes the LG CAM Plus ($70), LG 360 CAM ($200), LG 360 VR ($200), and LG TONE Platinum ($200). "The LG 'Friends' make the G5 so much more than any other phone on the market. It is the future of smartphone technology, but available today," said Morris Lee, President of LG Electronics Mobile USA and Head of North America Mobile Business. "With the updated online destination, we are offering our customers yet another way to take advantage of unique LG innovations – from the G5 modular design to the removable battery feature found in the G4 and V10." The LG CAM Plus is a camera module designed to attach to the G5 smartphone, adding a comfortable grip and physical buttons for power, shutter, record, and zoom along with a battery LED indicator and an embedded battery. Meanwhile, the LG 360 CAM is a compact 360 degree angle camera that can be connected to the G5 through Bluetooth and the LG Friends app, letting customers capture 360 degree photos and videos. Next up, the LG 360 VR is a virtual reality goggle that can plug into the G5 to view VR content and simulate a 130-inch TV viewed from two meters away. Finally, the LG TONE Platinum is a premium headset with noise canceling dual microphones, support for 24-bit audio, and Bluetooth with the aptX HDcodec. The LG Friends are now available in the US from mobile carriers, retail locations, and the expanded LG online store. Additional LG Friends devices, including companion products from third party developers, will also be released in the coming weeks and months. Source: LGPosted Wed May 25, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Lu Chuan's 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The Asian adventure thriller will be available on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA says 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' will arrive on Blu-ray on July 5. The Mongolian Border, 1979: Massive fossils of unknown creatures are discovered in the mountains, and the research team assigned to excavate the remains includes acclaimed Professor Yang (Wang Qingxiang), Hu Bayi (Mark Chao), and Ping (Yao Chen), the professor's beautiful daughter. When a freak explosion, lethal bat attack, and fall to the mountain's floor leaves only a handful of survivors, the small remaining band uncovers a mythic Cyclopean Temple - and an Interdimensional Portal that looses a pack of ravenous Hell-Beasts, leaving only Hu alive. New York City, Present Day: Now living a quiet but tormented life as a librarian, Hu studies demonology manuscripts to find answers for that fateful day. Little does he know that Professor Yang has just been found wandering the mountains thousands of miles from where he supposedly died; a young woman with amnesia was just discovered in a recently-uncovered tomb; and a Northern Chinese mining town has just been ravaged by giant, unknown creatures. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
