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ASUS Announces VivoStick PC TS10 HDMI Computer Dongle[teaser]A new HDMI stick has been revealed. [/teaser] ASUS has detailed its latest PC dongle. The upcoming VivoStick PC TS10 can turn any HDMI-enabled display into a computer. The VivoStick PC TS10 can connect to the HDMI port of a user's TV or monitor, adding full PC capabilities and features from a very compact device. Under the hood, the stick is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail Atom processor, Intel HD Graphics, and 2 GB of DDR3L RAM running Windows 10 Home. In addition, the dongle includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 2.0 ports, an audio output jack, a Micro USB port for power, and 32GB of storage. Finally, Miracast support is also integrated, offering more sharing and playback options. Pricing and availability for the VivoStick PC TS10 have not been announced yet. Sources: ASUS 1, ASUS 2Posted Thu Jan 14, 2016 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
'Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1972 giallo thriller with one of the longest movie titles ever will arrive on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow will be releasing 'Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key' on Blu-ray on April 5. Loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe s classic tale The Black Cat , Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key, from director Sergio Martino (Torso), weaves the key motifs from Poe s gothic yarn into one of the most sensual films from the Golden era of giallo. Luigi Pistilli (Milano Calibro 9, A Bay of Blood) plays writer Oliviero, an abrasive drunk who amuses himself by holding drunken orgies at his grand country manor much to the displeasure of his long-suffering wife (Anita Strindberg). But this decadence is soon rocked by a series of grisly murders, in which Oliviero finds himself implicated. Notable for giving screen starlet Edwige Fenech her first bad girl role, Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key, with its many unexpected twists and turns, is just as bewitching as its title would suggest. The Blu-ray will feature a brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative, a lossless mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Through the Keyhole - a brand new interview with director Sergio Martino; Unveiling the Vice making-of retrospective featuring interviews with Martino, star Edwige; Fenech and screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi; Dolls of Flesh and Blood: The Gialli of Sergio Martino a visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring the director s unique contributions to the giallo genre; The Strange Vices of Ms. Fenech film historian Justin Harries on the Your Vice actress prolific career; Eli Roth on Your Vice and the genius of Martino; and a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin. You can find the latest specs for 'Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 14, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Hangman' Heading to Blu-ray in February[teaser]The horror film starring Amy Smart, Jeremy Sisto, and Kate Ashfield will swing on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Alchemy says 'Hangman' will arrive on Blu-ray on February 9. Returning from vacation, the Miller family find their home has been broken into. After cleaning up the mess they continue with their lives, shaking off the feeling of being violated. Little do they know the real nightmare has just begun. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hangman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 14, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Prepare for the Super Bowl with Epson's Home Cinema 1440 Projector, On Sale Now for $1,499[teaser]The 1080p projector is on sale now. [/teaser] With the Super Bowl coming up, Epson is spotlighting its Home Cinema 1440 Projector. Perfect for parties, the model is capable of projecting up to 300-inches. "Root for your favorite team at this year's big game party with a viewing experience that will make your guests feel like they're watching the game from the 50-yard line," said Brian Savarese, senior product manager, Epson America. "Once you and your friends experience the game using the Home Cinema 1440 projector, you'll never want to go back to a small TV again. The big, bright picture plus convenient setup tools, full HDMI and MHL support make this projector the perfect option for the real, big-screen experience." The Home Cinema 1440 is a 1080p projector with 3LCD, 3-chip technology, built-in sound, and two HDMI ports for connecting entertainment devices. Likewise, the device offers 4,400 lumens of color brightness and 4,400 lumens of white brightness. In addition, the 1440 includes Farouja DCDi Cinema picture enhancement tech and a Split Screen option. Epson's Home Cinema 1440 Projector is currently on sale for $1,499. Source: Epson via PR NewswirePosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 03:45 PM PST by: -
Lionsgate Reveals Ultra HD Blu-ray Launch Titles, Release Date Set for March 1[teaser]The studio's Ultra HD Blu-ray launch titles will include 'Sicario' and 'The Expendables 3.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing its first batch of Ultra HD Blu-ray titles for a March 1 release. The lineup will include 'Sicario,' 'The Last Witch Hunter,' 'The Expendables 3,' and 'Ender's Game.' Lionsgate's Ultra HD Blu-rays will feature a resolution of 3840x2160 with HDR (high dynamic range), offering four times the resolution of HD along with superior contrast and colors on supported displays. In addition, 'Sicario,' 'The Expendables 3,' and 'Ender's Game' will feature Dolby Atmos immersive audio tracks. Meanwhile, 'The Last Witch Hunter' will feature a DTS:X immersive audio track. Each release will include a Blu-ray disc and Digital Copy as well. Supplements will mirror those found on the previous Blu-ray releases. Suggested list price for 'Sicario' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' will be $42.99 each. Suggested list price for 'The Expendables 3' and 'Ender's Game' will be $22.99 each. In addition to Lionsgate, Sony, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., and Shout! Factory have also revealed their own Ultra HD Blu-ray launch titles. The first Ultra HD Blu-ray player from Samsung is now available for pre-order and will start shipping in March. You can find the latest specs for all of the Ultra HD Blu-ray titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 1.Posted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Auro Technologies Launches GalaxisAudio & StormAudio AV Hardware Brands[teaser]The brands will offer support for all leading audio formats. [/teaser] Auro Technologies has announced the launch of two new hardware brands. GalaxisAudio & StormAudio will provide hardware platforms that include support for Auro-3D, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. "We are proud to announce these two brands and the accompanying distribution of their product lines. Our audio electronics expertise, combined with our 3D audio processing specialization, will allow us to excel in innovative home cinema and media products, which incorporate state-of-art analog, numeric and firmware technologies. The strategy to integrate end-to-end resources into a division is to guarantee the consistency of our product plans and the expansion thereof, and to enable our channels to provide 3D Audio technology solutions to a wider audience, as one of the market leaders." The GalaxisAudio line is geared toward the high-end luxury residential market and includes audio components suited for media rooms, living rooms, and dedicated home cinemas. Products include the MENSA, AURIGA and CRUX multichannel processors, and the new TAURUS power amplifier. Meanwhile, the StormAudio line is geared toward high profile system integrators and custom installers for residential markets like homes, hotels, jets and yachts. Products include integrated and non-integrated sound processors, and power amplifiers. These brands now join the recently launched Hardware Product Division inside Auro Technologies. GalaxisAudio products will be available through select resellers, distributors, and luxury audio stores. Source: Auro TechnologiesPosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
Quentin Tarantino's 'The Hateful Eight' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The western is riding toward Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, The Weinstein Company is preparing 'The Hateful Eight' for Blu-ray sometime in 2016. The Hateful 8 is set 6 or 8 or 12 years after the Civil War in wintery Wyoming, and a blizzard is coming. Bounty Hunter John Ruth is trying to get his bounty, Ms. Daisy Domergue (Dah-mer-goo), to the town of Red Rock where she’s scheduled to be brought to justice. Along the way he and his wagon driver Olie pick up two strangers; another bounty hunter and former union soldier, Major Marquis Warren, and a former southern renegade who claims to be the new mayor of Red Rock, Chris Mannix. The impending storm has forced them to stop at Minnie’s Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover on a mountain pass. When they arrive at Minnie’s, they are not greeted by the proprietor but by four strangers. As the storm takes over the mountainside cabin our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to Red Rock after all… Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hateful Eight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Jonathan Levine's 'The Night Before' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The holiday comedy starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie will be coming down Blu-ray's chimney in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is set to release 'The Night Before' on Blu-ray on March 1. From the guys who brought you Neighbors, This Is The End, and ALMOST The Interview... Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they're entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball – the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Cast Gag Reel; Making One Epic Party: 20 Minutes of On-Set Shenanigans; The Spirit of Christmas; Drunkest Santas on The Block; Whale Juice: Extended Strip Club Scene; Midnight Mass with Nana; plus Blu-ray exclusive Deleted & Extended Scenes; Mr. Green Line-O Rama; and Christmas in the Summer Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'The Night Before' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
ASUS Introduces New Curved Monitor & Portable USB Type-C Monitor[teaser]Two new monitors have been revealed. [/teaser] Last week at CES, ASUS unveiled its latest display products. The upcoming lineup includes the Designo MX Series 34-inch curved monitor and the MB169C+ portable USB monitor. The MB169C+ portable USB monitor is a 15.6-inch mobile display with a Full HD IPS screen. Designed with portability in mind, the monitor weighs just 800g and features an ultra-slim 8.5mm profile. In addition, the device includes a single USB Type-C connection that is capable of both power and video transmission. Meanwhile, the company has also detailed a new model in its Designo MX Series. The display features a 34-inch IPS panel with an ultra-wide QHD (3440 x 1440) resolution, 2000R curvature, and 21:9 aspect ratio. Likewise, the monitor uses a frameless design and its base can act as a wireless charging pad for Qi-enabled mobile devices. In addition, the device features ASUS SonicMaster audio with ICEpower technology and dual 8-watt speakers. Pricing and availability for the Designo MX Series 34-inch curved monitor and the MB169C+ portable USB monitor have not been announced yet. Source: ASUSPosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Andrew Horn's 'We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The glam rockumentary arrives on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films will be releasing 'We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!' on Blu-ray on February 23. In the mid-1970s, Dee Snider and his Twisted Sister bandmates claimed glitter rock for their own, cross-dressing their way to headlining every club within 100 miles of New York City, from New Jersey bowling alleys to Long Island beach bars. With gigs six nights a week, they were the most successful live bar band of suburban New York, selling out 5,000-seat shows fueled by their no-holds-barred stage presence and aggressive metal setlists. But by the early 80s, they found themselves balancing on a double-edged sword, hugely popular with local audiences but without a national following or a record deal to speak of. When Twisted Sister finally got their big break in 1983, they d go on to become one of the biggest glam rock bands of the decade, their over-the-top live shows drawing sell-out crowds and their music videos defining an early MTV network. To anyone who knew the hard-fought battle they d won to get there, the band that killed disco was no overnight success. WE ARE TWISTED FUCKING SISTER! is the mesmerizing, wickedly appealing and never-before-told story of the ten grueling years leading up to the band s legendary career, recounted directly by the band themselves, their managers and their biggest fans. 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 'We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 13, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by:
