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New Trailer for THE MANDALORIAN Promises an Action-Packed STAR WARS Western in Space[teaser]"Mandalorian, look outside. They're waiting for you."[/teaser] Disney+ has released a new trailer for its upcoming Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. The series comes from executive producer Jon Favreau and will debut with the streaming service on November 12. After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. Check out the new trailer below! The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal as the title character, along with Gina Carano (Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (Supernatural), Carl Weathers (Predator), Omid Abtahi (American Gods), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), and Nick Nolte (Affliction). Beyond executive producing, Jon Favreau also serves as the show's writer. Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) is on board to direct the first episode of the series. Likewise, Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), and Bryce Dallas Howard are attached to direct episodes as well. In addition to The Mandalorian, Disney+ is also developing an Obi-Wan series starring Ewan McGregor and a Rogue One prequel show starring Diego Luna. Disney+ is set to launch on November 12 for a monthly subscription price of $6.99. Source: Star Wars (Youtube)Posted Mon Oct 28, 2019 at 06:40 PM PDT by: -
Apple Details New AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation[teaser]The newest addition to the AirPods lineup has been detailed.[/teaser] Apple has launched pre-orders for its new AirPods Pro. The advanced wireless, in-ear headphones are set to start shipping on October 30 for $249. "AirPods are the best-selling headphones in the world. The one-tap setup experience, incredible sound and iconic design have made them a beloved Apple product, and with AirPods Pro, we're taking the magic even further," said Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "The new in-ear AirPods Pro sound amazing with Adaptive EQ, fit comfortably with flexible ear tips and have innovative Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. We think customers are going to love this new addition to the AirPods family." The AirPods Pro feature a new lightweight, in-ear design with three different sized ear tips for each earbud. In addition, the headphones utilize a vent system to equalize pressure and reduce discomfort, along with a sweat and water resistant construction. Active Noise Cancellation has been incorporated as well with two microphones and advanced software. This tech can remove background noise with support for continuously adapting the sound signal 200 times per second. And for users who would still prefer to hear ambient sounds, the earbuds also support switching to a Transparency mode, enabling the background environment and music playback to remain audible together. Under the hood, the AirPods Pro are powered by a custom high dynamic range amplifier, and each earbud includes a custom high-excursion, low-distortion speaker driver with support for bass down to 20Hz. An Adaptive EQ feature is implemented as well, allowing the device to automatically adjust low-frequency and mid-frequency playback to better suit a user's ear. Finally, when it comes to battery life, the headphones are rated for up to five hours of listening time without Active Noise Cancellation or up to four and a half hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation. Source: ApplePosted Mon Oct 28, 2019 at 11:05 AM PDT by: -
NVIDIA Launches New SHIELD TV & SHIELD TV Pro with Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos[teaser]The company's latest streaming media players have been revealed.[/teaser] NVIDIA has announced the release of its newest SHIELD TV models, the 2019 SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro. Both players are now available for purchase for $149 and $199 respectively. "These new models provide a big step up for SHIELD, which has consistently delivered groundbreaking innovations in the living room since its introduction five years ago," said Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of the Consumer Business at NVIDIA. "They deliver unquestionably best-in-class entertainment, supported by Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and our breakthroughs in using AI to improve video streaming playback." The new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro are both powered by a Tegra X1+ processor with support for up to 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision playback, along with Dolby Atmos audio capabilities. In addition, the players include AI upscaling tech capable of upconverting HD video to 4K. And thanks to the Android TV platform with Google Play, the devices offer access to over 500,000 movies and shows, and more than 5,000 apps and games. Google Assistant is integrated as well for voice control via the included remote, and customers can also pair the players with a separate Alexa device. The standard SHIELD TV model uses a new slim, cylindrical form factor designed to easily hide out of sight behind your entertainment setup with your cables. Meanwhile, the SHIELD TV Pro features a more traditional external design similar to previous models. This step-up player builds upon the base model by adding more memory and storage, along with two USB ports. “NVIDIA pushes the boundaries of how media and entertainment are consumed in the home,” said Shalini Govil-Pai, senior director of Product Management for Android TV, at Google. “By bringing together Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with Android TV, users of the new SHIELD TV media players receive an unmatched experience that well represents our platform’s rich content and capabilities.” Source: NVIDIAPosted Mon Oct 28, 2019 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: THE CROWN, THE KING, and More[teaser]The third season of Netflix's royal drama will start streaming in November.[/teaser] Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have released new previews and info for several of their upcoming shows and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Atypical: Season 3 (Netflix, November 1) - A coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: what does it really mean to be normal? In season three, Sam starts his first year of college and is faced with the challenge of figuring out what success means for him, while adjusting to the changes that come with growing up. Fire In Paradise (Netflix, November 1) - On the morning of November 8, 2018, a seemingly small fire broke out in Butte County, California near the town of Paradise. Over the course of a few short hours, the Camp Fire grew into the country’s deadliest wildfire in over a century, killing 85 people and destroying Paradise. Through first-hand footage of the disaster and personal interviews with survivors and emergency responders, Fire In Paradise vividly retells the terrifying survival stories from that day. American Son (Netflix, November 1) - It's 3am on a rainy night in South Florida, and mother Kendra Ellis-Connor (Kerry Washington) paces anxiously in a police station waiting room as she tries to piece together what may have happened to her missing son. Faced with a series of infuriating unanswered questions, she navigates a system of unconscious bias, interweaving perspectives, and a tense marital dynamic with her ex-husband (Steven Pasquale) as they try to uncover the truth about their son's whereabouts. Based on the acclaimed Broadway play, and also featuring reprised roles by Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee, American Son is an emotional depiction of modern day race dynamics and systemic tensions. The King (Netflix, November 1) - Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace the life he had previously tried to escape. Now the young king must navigate the palace politics, chaos and war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past life — including his relationship with his closest friend and mentor, the aging alcoholic knight, John Falstaff (Joel Edgerton). Directed by David Michôd and co-written by Michôd and Edgerton, The King co-stars Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, Robert Pattinson, and Lily-Rose Depp. The Devil Next Door (Netflix, November 4) - The true story of John Demjanjuk, a retired Ukrainian-American autoworker living a peaceful life with his family in Cleveland, Ohio suburbs in the 1980s. When a group of Holocaust survivors identify Demjanjuk’s photograph as “Ivan the Terrible” - a notoriously cruel Nazi death camp guard who tortured and killed nearly one million Jewish prisoners during World War II - Demjanjuk’s American dream is shattered and he is extradited to Israel to stand trial for crimes against humanity. Israel is transfixed as a media frenzy erupts around the trial in Jerusalem, the nation plunged into trauma and fascination by “the trial of the century.” As the case uncovers dark corners of memory and the horrors of war, the Demjanjuk case becomes a race against time for the defendant and his alleged victims. Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby (Netflix, November 5) - Late Night host, Seth Meyers, steps out from behind his desk and onto the stage at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis to explain to his fans that you can love a lobby baby as much as a hospital baby...in time. In his Netflix comedy-special debut, Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby, Meyers touches upon family, fatherhood, and why you should never take your girlfriend to Paris for her birthday. Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby will launch globally on November 5, 2019. Let It Snow (Netflix, November 8) - When a snowstorm hits a small midwestern town on Christmas Eve, a group of high school seniors find their friendships and love lives colliding thanks to a stranded pop star, a stolen keg, a squad of competitive dancers, a mysterious woman covered in tin foil, and an epic party at the local Waffle Town. Come Christmas morning, nothing will be the same. Based on the best-selling book by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle, Let It Snow stars Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon, and Joan Cusack. The Crown Season 3 (Netflix, November 17) - Tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world -- Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street - and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown. As Queen Elizabeth II (Olivia Colman) faces a rapidly changing Britain, her family continues to struggle against the needs of the monarchy and the wants of their fracturing personal lives. Marriage Story (Netflix, December 6) - An incisive and compassionate portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach and starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda and Ray Liotta. The Report (Amazon Prime Video, November 29) - Idealistic staffer Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by his boss Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) to lead an investigation of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program, which was created in the aftermath of 9/11. Jones’ relentless pursuit of the truth leads to explosive findings that uncover the lengths to which the nation’s top intelligence agency went to destroy evidence, subvert the law, and hide a brutal secret from the American public. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Sun Oct 27, 2019 at 08:30 PM PDT by: -
TAMMY AND THE T-REX Incoming for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 1994 science fiction comedy starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker will be taking a bite out of 4K this November. [/teaser] Vinegar Syndrome is preparing to enter the world of 4K UHD with Tammy and the T-Rex for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on Black Friday weekend. An evil scientist implants the brain of Michael, a murdered high school student, in an animatronic Tyrannosaurus. He escapes, wreaks vengeance on his high school tormentors and is reunited with his sweetheart Tammy. Together, the couple try to elude the mad scientist and the police and find a more appropriate vessel for Michael's brain. From Vinegar Syndrome:"We founded VS in 2012 with the mission to restore and preserve genre films and make them available for home viewing in the highest possible quality. When we started out, Blu-ray was still a luxury with some customers even preferring DVD-only editions. However, starting this year, after mounting enthusiasm, we opted to go all-Blu and have been happy to see you embrace this decision.Now, with 4k Ultra HD becoming more and more of a reality in the home video world, we are thrilled to announce that after months of internal debate and research that Tammy and the T-Rex will be available in a UHD edition with Dolby Vision HDR!We hope that this will be the first of many UHD releases in our future, but now the choice is yours: if you want to see more of the sorts of movies that no one else would dare release in UHD find a home in the format, take your stand and make your opinion known. We feel that the time is now to start bringing the wild and wonderful horror, sleaze, and weirdness you've come to expect from VS to the best possible home viewing format." You can find the latest specs for Tammy and the T-Rex - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 26.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2019 at 09:34 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: TCL 2018 55" 6-Series 4K Roku TV on Sale for Just $399![teaser]TCL's highly-rated value TV is now on sale for its lowest price ever![/teaser] TCL has launched a special limited time discount on its 55" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (2018), bringing the price down to just $399.99. The 65-inch version of the 6-Series won our Editor's Choice Award for Best Value TV of 2018. The sale is currently live via Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com and is set to remain active through Sunday, October 27 until 11:59PM CDT online while supplies last. TCL 55" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (2018, Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $399.99 The TCL 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV features Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses Contrast Control Zone Technology with 96 dimming zones on the 55-inch model. Likewise, the panel uses NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. A new iPQ Engine is implemented as well to maximize coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and provide accurate color settings right out of the box. An HDR Pro Gamma feature is also offered to maintain details in dark and bright scenes regardless of a room's lighting conditions. In addition to the 2018 6-Series sale, TCL also recently launched new 2019 6-Series and 8-Series 4K HDR TV models.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2019 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
AMC Theatres Launches On Demand Digital Video Service[teaser]The movie theater chain is getting into the streaming business.[/teaser] AMC has announced the launch of AMC Theatres On Demand. Like VUDU, iTunes, and other digital video platforms, the new service allows users to rent or purchase films for streaming after their initial theatrical windows. "The addition of AMC Theatres On Demand, which extends our movie offerings for AMC Stubs members into their homes, makes perfect sense for AMC Theatres, for our studio partners and for our millions of movie-loving guests," said Adam Aron, CEO and President, AMC Theatres. "With more than 20 million AMC Stubs households, and with our web site and smartphone apps already being visited hundreds of millions of times annually by movie fans, AMC Theatres is in a unique position to promote specific movies with greater personalization than has ever been possible before. Through the launch of AMC Theatres On Demand, we can reach movie lovers directly and make it easy for them to access films digitally." AMC Theatres On Demand gives AMC Stubs members access to a growing library of digital movies available for rent or purchase. The current collection includes around 2,000 films pulled from all of the major Hollywood studios, including new releases and catalog titles. HD rentals for most new releases currently cost $5.99 while most HD new release purchases appear to range from $14.99 to $19.99. But while the platform's FAQ does make mention of 4K support, there does not currently appear to be any 4K option for rentals or purchases. The service can be accessed via AMCTheatres.com, the AMC Theatres mobile app, Roku devices, and LG Smart TVs. And as a special promotion, AMC Stubs users who buy or rent a Lionsgate or Paramount title as their first transaction through AMC Theatres On Demand can also receive three select additional movies from the chosen studio. Source: AMC TheatresPosted Fri Oct 25, 2019 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Axiim Releases LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter for LG 2019 WiSA Ready TVs[teaser]The new transmitter enables wireless audio transmissions from compatible 2019 LG WiSA Ready TVs.[/teaser] Axiim and LG have announced the release of the LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter. The device is now available via Axiim.com for $229. "LG continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology and an award winning user experience," says James Hammer, CEO of Axiim Inc. "The integration of our technologies delivers an unprecedented wireless surround sound experience that complements the exceptional visual experience of LG's flagship TVs." The Axiim LINK USB wireless audio transmitter is designed to connect with 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs via micro-USB. Once connected to the display, the transmitter allows the TV to send up to 5.1 channels of uncompressed low-latency wireless audio to WiSA certified speakers. Compatible speakers include all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and a variety of additional WiSA certified models from brands like Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman, and more. And in addition to basic on-screen setup via a compatible display, users can also access more extensive audio controls and settings via the LINK mobile app for iOS and Android. "Our WiSA Ready enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs allow consumers to enjoy the advantage of truly immersive wireless sound without an overly complicated setup," explains Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. "LG's fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions." LG's 2019 WiSA ready TV lineup features a variety of OLED and NanoCell display models, including the 65C9PUA, our Editor's Choice pick for the best 4K HDR TV of 2019. Source: AxiimPosted Thu Oct 24, 2019 at 07:10 PM PDT by: -
IT: CHAPTER TWO 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The Stephen King adaptation starring Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader is now up for pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Amazon has already listed Warner Brothers' It: Chapter Two for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray pre-orders. Now the official release date has been set for December 10 (and on digital November 19). Twenty-seven years after the Losers Club defeated Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård), he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. Now adults, the Losers have long since gone their separate ways. However, people are disappearing again, so Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), the only one of the group to remain in their hometown, calls the others home. Damaged by the experiences of their past, they must each conquer their deepest fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all...putting them directly in the path of the shape-shifting clown that has become deadlier than ever. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: • Pennywise Lives Again!• This Meeting of the Losers Club Has Officially Begun• Finding the Deadlights• The Summers of IT: Chapter One, You’ll Float Too• The Summers of IT: Chapter Two, IT Ends• Commentary with Director Andy Muschietti You can find the latest specs for It: Chapter Two linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under December 10. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 24, 2019 at 02:39 PM PDT by: -
Apple TV App Arrives on Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K[teaser]Apple's streaming app is now available on the Fire TV Stick.[/teaser] Apple and Amazon have announced the arrival of the Apple TV app on Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K devices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and India. The Apple TV app offers access to a user's full library of iTunes movies and TV shows. In addition, the app includes support for Apple TV Channels, enabling customers to subscribe to individual channels like HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade, Noggin, MTV Hits, and more. All of the channels are then available to watch through the Apple TV app -- offering a convenient, all-in-one hub for various digital platforms without the need to switch between apps. With that said, the Fire TV Stick version of Apple TV does not support in-app purchases, so customers will have to use a mobile device, Mac, or PC to actually buy titles or subscribe to channels. And beyond the iTunes library and Apple TV Channels, the Apple TV app will also soon be home to the Apple TV+ subscription streaming service when it launches on November 1 for $4.99 per month. Subscribers will then gain access to a growing collection of exclusive movies, shows, and documentaries from an impressive roster of filmmakers, writers, and performers. Launch titles include original series like See starring Jason Momoa, The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell, and Dickinson starring Hailee Steinfeld. The current version of the Apple TV app for Fire TV Stick 4K appears to support up to 4K HDR10 streaming for compatible titles. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, however, do not currently seem to be supported. Beyond the Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K, Apple TV app support is also available via Fire TV Basic Edition in over 50 countries, and the app will be expanding soon to Fire TV Cube (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire TV (3rd Gen pendant design), Fire TV Edition smart TVs from Toshiba and Insignia, and the Nebula sound bar. Outside of Amazon products, the Apple TV app is also currently available through iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices with iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 or higher. In addition, the app is available on all 2019 Samsung TVs and select 2018 Samsung TVs. Likewise, select Samsung smart TVs can also use AirPlay 2 to wirelessly stream Apple TV content from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their displays. AirPlay 2 support from the Apple TV mobile app is also available for select VIZIO, LG, and Sony smart TVs. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Oct 24, 2019 at 09:45 AM PDT by:
