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TCL Releases New Roku Smart HDTVs with Color Bezels for $250[teaser]The displays are available with different color bezels. [/teaser] TCL has announced the latest addition to its Roku TV lineup. The 32-inch TCL 32S3850B is available with a blue, green, or pink accent around its bezel, adding a stylish splash of color to its design. "TCL's goal is to offer consumers high quality products with stylish design and the latest technology at a great value and the TCL Roku TV Color Series delivers that and more," said Chris Larson, Vice President, TCL North America. "We are excited to offer color choices to our customers for the first time. These fun, stylish and colorful TVs will brighten up any dorm room, living room or bedroom, while continuing to deliver the Roku experience and its vast selection of streaming content, all at a great value." The 32S3850B features a 32-inch 720 LCD panel with LED backlighting and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display uses Roku's integrated smart TV platform, offering an extensive lineup of apps, including support for Sling TV and WatchESPN. In addition, the TV has also earned the Netflix Recommended designation, ensuring an optimized streaming experience. TCL's 32S3850B is now available in blue, green, and pink for $250. Source: TCLPosted Thu Jul 2, 2015 at 05:30 PM PDT by: -
Hulu Partners with Pluto TV for Free Streaming Content[teaser]Free Hulu content is making its way to Pluto TV. [/teaser] Hulu has announced plans to team up with Pluto TV to offer all of the company's free movies and shows. In addition to Hulu, Pluto TV has also signed distribution deals with Shout! Factory, Jukin Media, Devin SuperTramp, Multicom, Around the World in 4K, Amazing Places on Our Planet, AOL, and Endemol. Pluto TV is a startup that repackages different video services into a single programming grid of ad-supported streaming media channels. As part of their agreement, Pluto TV will be allowed to offer all of Hulu's ad-supported content, including current shows from ABC, NBC and Fox, and older series like 'Star Trek,' 'Seinfeld,' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Though Hulu content will only be available via Pluto TV's streaming website, other Pluto TV channels are also available via the company's app for mobile devices, smart TVs, and media players. Free Hulu content is now streaming on various dedicated channels through Pluto TV's website. The same ad-supported content is also available directly through the Hulu website. A Hulu Plus subscription currently costs $7.99 per month and is available on a variety of smart TV platforms and media players, including the Amazon Fire TV, Roku 3, Apple TV and Chromecast. Source: VarietyPosted Thu Jul 2, 2015 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
HBO Releasing 'Game of Thrones' Dolby Atmos Blu-rays[teaser]The first four seasons of the acclaimed series are bound for Blu-ray again, this time with upgraded audio and Steelbook packaging. [/teaser] According to HBO Watch, HBO is busily working on new Blu-ray editions for each season of the acclaimed fantasy drama. The releases will not include any new supplements, but the audio will be upgraded to Dolby Atmos and the packaging will be given the Steelbook treatment with exclusive magnets designed by the same team that created the iconic opening credits sequence. Season 1 packaging features Winterfell, where fans are introduced to the Stark family in the series premiere. The magnet for Season 1 is the direwolf sigil of House Stark. In Season 2, the Lannisters’ influence is keenly felt from the Iron Throne and their sigil is included on packaging set in King’s Landing, where the season’s pivotal Battle of the Blackwater occurs. Season 3 features the magnet sigil of House Frey and their ancestral seat of the Twins-the location of this season’s infamous Red Wedding. Season 4 features the icy landscape of Castle Black and the Wall, where the brothers of the Night’s Watch fend off an army of wildlings from the far north. The magnet for this season features a crow and Jon Snow’s sword, Longclaw. You can find the latest specs for seasons 1 & 2 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 3. Seasons 3 & 4 have not been dated yet.Posted Thu Jul 2, 2015 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Mutilator' Blu-ray Dated for September[teaser]Buddy Cooper's horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'The Mutilator' for Blu-ray on September 29. When Ed receives a message from his father asking him to go and lock up the family's beach condo for the winter, it seems like the perfect excuse for an alcohol-fuelled few days away with his friends. After all, his dad has forgiven him for accidentally blowing mom away with a shotgun several years ago… hasn't he? But no sooner are the teens on the island than they find themselves stalked by a figure with an axe (and a hook, and an onboard motor) to grind… The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, an LPCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Brand new interviews with cast and crew; The Mutilator locations visit; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork to be revealed; Fully-illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film alongside archive articles from Fangoria magazine; PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! A suggested list price has not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Mutilator' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.Posted Thu Jul 2, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Hungarian Drama 'White God' Set for Blu-ray[teaser]The award winning film will arrive on Blu-ray in July, and you can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'White God' for Blu-ray on July 28. When young Lili is forced to give up her beloved dog Hagen, because it's mixed-breed heritage is deemed 'unfit' by The State, she and the dog begin a dangerous journey back towards each other. At the same time, all the unwanted, unloved and so-called 'unfit' dogs rise up under a new leader, Hagen, the one-time housepet who has learned all too well from his 'Masters' in his journey through the streets and animal control centers how to bite the hands that beats him. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind The Scenes of White God; Interview With Writer/Director Kornél Mundruczó; and an Interview With Animal Coordinator/Technical Advisor Teresa Ann Miller. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'White God' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 2, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Announces New Wireless Speakers, Prices Start at $300[teaser]Three new speaker models have been revealed. [/teaser] Sony has detailed several additions to its home audio lineup. The SRS-X77, SRS-X88, and SRS-X99 are all premium wireless speakers with music streaming and multi-room support. The SRS-X77 features 40 Watts, full range stereo speakers, a built-in subwoofer, and dual passive radiators. Meanwhile, the SRS-X88 features 90 Watts, two front tweeters, two mid-range drivers and a single subwoofer. Last but not least, the SRS-X99 features 154 Watts, two super tweeters, two front tweeters, two mid-range drivers and a single subwoofer. In addition, all three models offer LDAC Bluetooth playback, Wi-Fi, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Multi-room capability through the Song Pal app. Finally, the SRS-X88 and SRS-X99 also come complete with support for high-resolution music files via USB drive. Sony's SRS-X77 ($300), SRS-X88 ($400), and SRS-X99 ($700) are now available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of July. Source: SonyPosted Wed Jul 1, 2015 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
'Jackie Chan's First Strike' & 'Rumble in the Bronx' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Two Jackie Chan flicks are hitting Blu-ray in October. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Jackie Chan's First Strike' & 'Rumble in the Bronx' for Blu-ray on October 6. 'Rumble in the Bronx' - Jackie Chan ("Rush Hour" franchise, "Shanghai Noon") stars as Ah Keung, a cop from Hong Kong who comes to New York City to attend his uncle's wedding. He plans a little relaxation, a little sightseeing and little work at the family grocery store. Somebody forgot to tell Ah that the grocery store sits in the middle of the South Bronx, America's toughest hood and ground-zero of a crime war. Now, caught between the mob and a ruthless motorcycle gang, Ah shows--after inflicting much pain on gangsters all around--that this seemingly average guy is a world-class daredevil and martial arts master. Anita Mui ("The Legend of Drunken Master," "Ji ji") also stars as Elaine. Order the Blu-ray 'Jackie Chan's First Strike' - The world's most explosive action star fights for America for the first time. A hard-hitting gang has the numbers and weapons on its side. Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR) has what's within his reach: a ladder. It will do. Chan's amazingly inventive and widely famed deployment of a ladder as a weapon (he also uses a broom, stilts, a chair, a shark [!] and anything else that's handy during the film) is a highlight among highlights in this rollicking action/comedy in which he's called upon to recover a stolen warhead component. The adventure whisks our hero from high-rise Hong Kong to the snowy Ukraine to sunny Brisbane – and he plunges into it all with wall-to-wall kickbutt joy. Settle in and watch as Chan and a ladder lift the martial arts to new heights of fun. Order the Blu-ray Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jackie Chan's First Strike' & 'Rumble in the Bronx' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 6.Posted Wed Jul 1, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The fourth season of the CBS series will hit Blu-ray in August, and you can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on August 11. Although they've saved countless lives thanks to The Machine's omniscience, the team is still reeling from the devastating loss they experienced last season. Now, in Season Four, they face an uncertain future. With a second machine – Samaritan – now online, the members of the elusive team – Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Finch (Michael Emerson), along with lethal operative Shaw (Sarah Shahi), unpredictable cyber-hacker Root (Amy Acker) and homicide detective Fusco (Kevin Chapman) – are now targets themselves, hiding in plain sight. Facing unknown danger, the POI team must find a way to outsmart Samaritan, an all-seeing, all-powerful artificial intelligence that's self-governing, continually evolving and growing stronger every day. Meanwhile, former enemy Elias (Enrico Colantoni) now becomes a desperate ally in the fight against a new gang known as The Brotherhood. The Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Music of Interest; Going Underground with Root and Finch; Person of Interest 2014 Comic-Con Panel; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the 4-Disc Blu-ray is $60.10. You can find the latest specs for 'Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The documentary flick will hit Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Severin Films is preparing 'Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau' for Blu-ray on July 14. In 1995, visionary writer/director Richard Stanley (HARDWARE, DUST DEVIL) got the green light for his dream project: An epic adaptation of H.G. Wells The Island Of Doctor Moreau starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer. But only days into production, an unprecedented storm of natural disasters, monstrous egos and disturbing imagery along with chaos, insanity and witchcraft would trigger perhaps the most infamous behind-the-scenes catastrophe in modern movie history. Now director/producer David Gregory (THE THEATRE BIZARRE, PLAGUE TOWN) reveals the untold story behind one of the all-time greatest cinematic train wrecks (Variety) in this wonderfully weird and gripping (Entertainment Weekly) documentary featuring never-before-seen footage, startling new interviews with actors Fairuza Balk and Rob Morrow, studio executives, crew members and for the first time ever the notoriously reclusive Stanley himself, plus nearly 2 hours of exclusive Bonus Features. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Out-takes (sub-menu: Richard Stanley, Marco Hofschneider, Bruce Fuller, Jim Sbardellati, Graham Humphreys and others; Archive Moreau Interview With John Frankenheimer; Barbara Steele Recalls Moreau Audio Interview; The Beast Of Morbido Featurette; Return To The Moreau Locations Featurette; Boar Man Diary; The H.G. Wells Files Bonus Disc; Insel Der Verschollenen (Island of the Lost) - Recently Discovered 1921 German version of Moreau; Graham Humphreys Concept Gallery With Commentary By Richard Stanley; H.G. Wells On Film Featurette With Expert Sylvia Hardy; Richard Stanley on Wells; BONUS AUDIO CD; and Richard Stanley Reads The Island Of Dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/CD combo pack is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jauja' Starring Viggo Mortensen Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The western drama will arrive on Blu-ray in July, and you can pre-order the film here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Guild is preparing ''Jauja' for Blu-ray on July 21. An astonishingly beautiful and gripping Western starring Viggo Mortensen, 'Jauja' (pronounced how-ha) begins in a remote outpost in Patagonia during the late 1800s. Captain Gunnar Dinesen has come from abroad with his fifteen year-old daughter to take an engineering job with the Argentine army. Being the only female in the area, Ingeborg creates quite a stir among the men. She falls in love with a young soldier, and one night they run away together. When Dinesen realizes what has happened, he decides to venture into enemy territory to find the young couple. Featuring a superb performance from Mortensen, 'Jauja' (the name suggests a fabled city of riches sought by European explorers) is the story of a man's desperate search for his daughter, a solitary quest that takes him to a place beyond time, where the past vanishes and the future has no meaning. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Untitled (Letter to Serra) (2011, 23 minutes), a film by Lisandro Alonso; Untitled (2009, 1 minute), a teaser by Lisandro Alonso for the BAFICI Film Festival; Press Conference with Lisandro Alonso and Viggo Mortensen at the 52nd New York Film Festival; Booklet featuring the essay, Into the Unknown, by film critic Quintin; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Jauja' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 1, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
