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NBC Brings Live TV Streaming to Android & iOS Devices[teaser]The network has extended its live streaming service to mobile gear. [/teaser] Expanding upon its previously available live internet feed for computers, NBC has added a live streaming option to its iOS and Android apps. The live mobile feature is now available for customers with a supported cable or satellite company. In addition to having an authenticated pay-TV provider login, users will also need to be in select markets where NBC owns their local stations in order to watch live mobile streams. The updated apps also offer full on-demand episodes for current NBC shows like 'The Voice,' 'The Blacklist,' 'State of Affairs,' 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' 'Days of our Lives' and more. Likewise, classic full episodes from retro shows like 'The A-Team,' 'Miami Vice,' 'Kojak,' 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'The Incredible Hulk,' 'Knight Rider' and more are available as well. Finally, the apps also include clips and previews for 'The Tonight Show,' 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' and 'Saturday Night Live!' NBC's live mobile streaming platform now joins a growing number of supplemental and stand-alone online TV watching services. Customers in a supported market with an authenticated provider can watch live programming through the iOS and Android apps on their smartphones and tablets now, or head to NBC.com/live to enjoy streaming content on their computers. Sources: Google, Apple via EngadgetPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
Warner Brothers Details 'Longmire: The Complete Third Season' for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the A&E crime series will hit Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order the show now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Longmire: The Complete Third Season' for Blu-ray on March 3. Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire is back in the saddle for a third thrilling season. After winning his heated re-election as Absaroka County sheriff vs. his ambitious deputy Branch Connally, Walt Longmire faces a stampede of problems both personal and professional. With Branch mysteriously shot on "the Rez" by the White Warrior spirit of a dead man and Henry arrested in connection to the murder of Walt’s wife’s killer, Longmire finds himself butting heads with tribal police, big money connections and longstanding feuds. Add to this his daughter Cady’s pursuit of the truth regarding her mother’s killer, his deputy Vic Moretti’s already strained marriage now under pressure with another unwelcome return from her Philadelphia past, and the inevitable rural undercurrent of murder, secrets and betrayal and get ready for Big Sky drama at its best. Last season, Walt and his deputies each braved a storm and did it nobly. But for every storm, there is an aftermath. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Ghost in the Storm featurette. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Longmire: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Call the Midwife: Season Four' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The complete fourth season of the acclaimed BBC series will hit stores in April. Pre-orders are now live! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC has just revealed 'Call the Midwife: Season Four' for a Blu-ray release on May 20. Inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. In Season Four, the community prepares to enter a new decade: the 1960s. In the first episode, Nurse Barbara Gilbert (Charlotte Ritchie) arrives at Nonnatus and, after a disastrous start, earns the respect of her colleagues by helping a new mother overcome difficulties. Trixie (Helen George) faces one of the most emotionally draining cases of her career, and the Turners broker a domestic deal that breaks the mold for the 1950s and 60s. Sister Evangelina (Pam Ferris) finally agrees to undergo tests for her abdominal pain. So hop on a bicycle with Jenny (Jessica Raine), Chummy (Miranda Hart) and Trixie. Wherever they ride, you'll share sadness and joy, tears and humor, struggle and survival. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Call the Midwife: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Enter the Dangerous Mind' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The thriller starring Nikki Reed, Thomas Dekker, and Gina Rodriguez is heading to Blu-ray in April, and pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Enter the Dangerous Mind' for Blu-ray on April 14. Enter the mind of Jim (Jake Hoffman) - a socially awkward EDM musician with a traumatic past, a tenuous grip on reality, and voices in his head. When he meets Wendy (Nikki Reed), he thinks he might finally have a shot at happiness. But as long-buried memories begin to stir and his crush turns into obsession, Jim finds himself looking into a violent abyss... and he won't be going alone. Pulsating with raw energy and an intense electronic soundtrack, Enter the Dangerous Mind is a pitch-black psychological thriller that doesn't let off the gas for a second as it twists to its shocking conclusion. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Enter the Dangerous Mind' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 68 Percent off Projectors & Blu-ray Players![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select home theater products! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on projectors and Blu-ray players from Sony, Epson, and LG. Sony BDPS5100 3D Blu-ray Player (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $65 (68 percent off). Epson HC730HD PowerLite 730HD 720p Projector (Refurbished) - Currently $409 (37 percent off). Epson EX7235 Pro WXGA Widescreen HD Projector - Currently $550 (15 percent off). LG Electronics PH300 LED Minibeam Projector - Currently $399 (11 percent off). As always, these deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 04:45 PM PST by: -
Sling TV Bolsters Live & On-Demand Movie Content with EPIX Channel Lineup[teaser]More movie channels are coming to the recently launched internet TV service. [/teaser] Sling has announced a new agreement with EPIX that will bring more channels and VOD options to the online streaming television platform. The deal includes EPIX, EPIX2, EPIX3 and EPIX Drive-In plus. "Our customers crave the newest movies like 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and 'Transformers: Age of Extinction,' but they also have a growing appetite for the classics and EPIX delivers both," said Roger Lynch, CEO of Sling TV. "Sling TV will feature EPIX's linear channels and movies on-demand in an add-on package that is accessible and affordable." In addition to the live EPIX channels, the new deal also includes more than 2,000 on-demand movie and entertainment titles. An exact launch date and pricing plan for the EPIX content will be announced in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the current core Sling TV package includes ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, ABC Family, CNN, El Rey, and Galavision for $20 per month. In addition, the company will soon offer AMC as part of the same package as well. The service also provides select on-demand content and unique media from Maker Studios, and customers can opt to expand their lineup with three add-on packs for an additional $5 each per month. "Sling TV is an innovative new way to deliver content to consumers who are looking for alternatives beyond traditional pay television," said Mark Greenberg, president and CEO of EPIX. "From the very creation of EPIX, we have sought to capitalize on new technology to reach people with our movies where they want them, when they want them and how they want them. This is another exciting step forward with a great partner in that effort." The Sling TV platform is now available on Roku players, Roku TVs, the Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, PCs, Macs, and Android and iOS tablets and smartphones. Support for more devices is expected in the near future. Source: Sling TV via Business WirePosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Series' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Own every episode of the critically-acclaimed series on Blu-ray this May. You can order it now![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO has just announced 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Series' for a Blu-ray release on May 19. Throughout its five-season run, the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire stood "at the pinnacle of TV achievement" (Philadelphia Inquirer), garnering 18 Emmy Awards and critical accolades for its superb cast and its unfaltering attention to 1920s period detail. From Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Terence Winter and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, the series chronicles the life and times of Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Golden Globe winner Steve Buscemi) as he undergoes vicious power struggles and deals with opportunistic rivals -- including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano and Al Capone -- at a time when Prohibition proved to be a major catalyst in the rise of organized crime in America. The 19-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Building The Boardwalk - Executive Producer/Director Tim Van Patten and crew discuss how the Atlantic City boardwalk was brought to life; Shooting The Series - Learn how the look of the series was developed through conversations with Directors of Photography Jonathan Freeman and Bill Coleman; Designing The Series - Production Designer Bill Groom and Set Decorator Carol Silverman discuss their process and the challenges faced in creating the authentic look of the series; Visual Effects - Whether bringing to life Atlantic City or Havana, Cuba, Visual Effects Supervisor Lesley Robson-Foster illustrates the creation of some of the show's award-winning visual effects; The Final Shot: A Farewell To Boardwalk Empire - A look back with the cast and crew as they discuss the origins of the show, their favorite moments and more; and Anatomy Of A Hit - Creator/Executive Producer/Writer Terence Winter, Executive Producer/Director Tim Van Patten and Executive Producer/Writer Howard Korder discuss the choreography for some of the series' most murderous hits. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $239.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The final chapter in the action epic will be charging onto high-definition in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on March 24. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug (Cumberbatch), Thorin Oakenshield (Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves have unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo (Freeman) frantically attempts to make him see reason, which eventually drives the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf (McKellan), the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide: unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance. Each combo pack release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth - Part 3; Recruiting the Five Armies; Completing Middle-earth; The Last Goodbye Music Video; Theatrical and "Legacy" Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 24. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
VLC Media Player Readies Chromecast Streaming Support[teaser]The latest version of the popular media player is set to offer Chromecast support. [/teaser] According to a changelog posted by VLC, VideoLan is prepping a Chromecast streaming option for the upcoming release of VLC 3.0. The free, open-source media player offers robust playback support for virtually any video and audio file type. Once Chromecast support is added, VLC users will be able to cast various media files to their TVs from computers and mobile devices through the streaming dongle. In addition to the Chromecast feature, VLC 3.0 is also expected to offer more upgrades and improvements, including expanded support for YouTube's VP9 video codec. The new format is being used for 4K Ultra HD streaming. An exact release date for VLC 3.0 with Chromecast support has not been announced yet. The current version of VLC is available for free on PCs, Macs, Linux, and Android devices. An iOS app was recently suspended but support is expected to return soon. The Google Chromecast is on sale now for $30.57. Sources: GitHub via EngadgetPosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Ryan Gosling's 'Lost River' Blu-ray Up For Pre-Order[teaser]The fantasy/thriller is now up for Blu-ray pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Lost River' for Blu-ray later this year. A single mother (Christina Hendricks) is swept into a dark underworld while her son discovers an underwater town. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost River' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under Pending.Posted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by:
