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Netflix Teases Marvel's 'The Defenders,' Streaming Premiere Set for August 18[teaser]The superhero team-up series will hit Netflix in August.[/teaser] Netflix has released a new viral teaser for its upcoming miniseries, The Defenders. Featuring security cam footage of the show's four stars in an elevator, the clip ends on the time stamp 08:18:20:17, revealing the series' August 18 premiere date. The Defenders will feature a crossover team-up between Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist as they face their biggest threat yet. Douglas Petrie (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Marco Ramirez (Orange is the New Black) are on board as showrunners. In addition, Petrie, Ramirez, Drew Goddard (The Martian, Lost, Alias), and Jeph Loeb will all serve as Executive Producers for the mini-series. The show is being produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. Check out the teaser below! The upcoming miniseries will star Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Deborah Ann Woll, Simone Missick, Elden Henson, Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Rachael Taylor, Rosario Dawson, Scott Glenn, Jessica Henwick, and Elodie Yung -- all reprising their respective roles from various Marvel series on Netflix. Likewise, Marvel also revealed that Sigourney Weaver will join the cast as an unspecified villain. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, Death Note on August 25, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 02:35 PM PDT by: -
BritBox Streaming Service Adds Classic 'Doctor Who' Serials[teaser]The TARDIS has arrived on BritBox.[/teaser] BritBox has announced the addition of classic Doctor Who to its streaming lineup. The SVOD service is now the exclusive US streaming home to nearly all of the surviving 1963 - 1989 Doctor Who episodes. In addition, the platform continues to offer an extensive digital catalogue of British content through an ad-free subscription plan. Covering the adventures of the first seven doctors, the catalog features all of the surviving complete serials from the classic era, but does not include serials with missing episodes or the recently reconstructed The Power of the Daleks. With that said, the service does eventually plan to add audio versions of missing episodes. Likewise, the catalog also includes extra Doctor Who related programs like the recent TV move, An Adventure in Space and Time. Beyond the new addition of classic Doctor Who, BritBox includes streaming access to several drama premieres never-before-seen in the US, including New Blood, Tutankhamun, The Moonstone, and In The Dark, along with season premieres of drama favorites like Cold Feet and Silent Witness. In addition, the platform's "Now" category features a collection of soaps and shows that will be available as soon as 24 hours after their UK broadcast, including titles like Eastenders, Emmerdale, and Holby City. Likewise, the service also offers a library of British classics like Brideshead Revisited, Pride and Prejudice, Upstairs Downstairs, State of Play, Inspector Morse, Rosemary and Thyme, Keeping Up Appearances, Fawlty Towers and more. Finally, BritBox includes curated playlists of content as well, including "Best of British Comedy," "Iconic Detectives," "Literary Adaptations," and "Very British Beginnings" -- which spotlights actors such as Daniel Craig and Emily Blunt early in their careers. BritBox is now available in the US for $6.99 per month through the web, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile phones and tablets. New users can also receive an introductory 7-day free trial. Source: BritBox via EngadgetPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Details NS-SW050 and NS-SW100 Powered Subwoofers, Prices Start at $170[teaser]Two new subwoofer models have been released.[/teaser] Yamaha has announced the latest additions to its home audio product lineup. The NS-SW050 ($170) and NS-SW100 ($200) Powered Subwoofers are now available from authorized Yamaha retailers. "Although our Yamaha AV receivers are the heart of the home theater system, the NS-SW050 and NS-SW100 powered subwoofers bring the heartbeat to songs and movies with a noticeable twist that helps generate deep, yet tight realistic bass sound," said Robert Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "These attractively designed subwoofers with Twisted Flare Ports really bring life to a home theater system." The NS-SW050 and NS-SW100 Powered Subwoofers both feature Yamaha's Twisted Flare Port technology and Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II, providing a clean, smooth flow of air from the port for minimized noise and tighter more stable and accurate bass tones. The NS-SW050 uses an 8-inch cone and is rated for a 28-200 Hz frequency response. The unit measures 11.5 x 11.5 x 13.375 inches and weighs 18.7 pounds. Meanwhile, the NS-SW100 uses a a 10-inch cone and is rated for a 25-180 Hz frequency response. This model measures 13.875 x 13.875 x 16.125 inches and weighs 26.5 pounds. Both subwoofers offer 50 watts of output power. Beyond subwoofers, Yamaha also recently announced its upcoming RX-V 83 Series or AV receivers. The lineup includes the 7.2-channel RX-V683 and RX-V583, and the 5.1-channel RX-V483 and RX-V383. The 7.2-channel RX-V683 and RX-V583 models both feature the Enhanced CINEMA DSP sound field program, along with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats. In addition, all four models will also add Hybrid Log-Gamma HDR and Dolby Vision support via a future firmware update set for release by the fall of 2017. Source: YamahaPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Renews Football Documentary Series 'All or Nothing'[teaser]The Emmy-nominated docuseries will return for a second season.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a season two pick-up for its original documentary show, All or Nothing. The new season will focus on the LA Rams' entire 2016 season, beginning with the team's relocation back to Los Angeles and ending with the hiring of a new head coach and preparations for the 2017 season. "All or Nothing brings Amazon Prime members a deep dive into the lives of professional athletes," said Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals. "We are excited to highlight the LA Rams in season two, a team with a compelling story of relocation, rebuilding and reuniting with the city they once again call home." Produced by NFL Films, All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams is executive produced by Ross Ketover (Hard Knocks, Inside the NFL), and Pat Kelleher (Hard Knocks, 30 for 30 - Four Falls of Buffalo). The showrunner is Keith Cossrow (A Football Life). Directors are Shannon Furman and Pat Harris. Supervising producer is Bennett Viseltear and senior producer is Nick Mascolo. An exact release date for new episodes has not been announced yet, but the series will be available for streaming exclusively through Prime Video. Meanwhile, the show's first season, which followed the Arizona Cardinals throughout the 2015 season, is currently available for Prime Members along with 28 exclusive behind-the-scenes clips with the X-Ray feature on Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablets and +3P Android mobile devices. "Since bringing pro football back to the Los Angeles region last year after a 21-year absence, we have been committed to giving NFL fans an up-close view of our journey," said Rams EVP of Football Operations and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff. "We are pleased that NFL Films captured this important chapter in the NFL’s history and are looking forward to working with Amazon to bring this behind-the-scenes look at our team to their customers." A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Girlboss' Starring Britt Robertson[teaser]The new comedy show will start streaming later this month.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Netflix has released a full trailer for its latest original series, Girlboss. The show is inspired by the NY Times best selling book #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, and stars Britt Robertson. The series centers on Sophia (Britt Robertson), who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 28, had built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Girlboss is created by and executive produced by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect 1& 2, 30 Rock), who also serves as showrunner. Charlize Theron (Monster, Young Adult) and Laverne McKinnon, of Denver & Delilah, Christian Ditter (How to Be Single) and Sophia Amoruso will also serve as executive producers. Ditter also directs all 13-half hour episodes. Girlboss stars Britt Robertson (Sophia), Ellie Reed (Annie), Alphonso McAuley (Dax), Johnny Simmons (Shane) and Dean Norris (Jay). Check out the official trailer below! All 13 episode of the half hour comedy will start streaming exclusively through Netflix on April 21. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, Death Note on August 25, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Mon Apr 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
ESPN Updates tvOS WatchESPN App for Apple TV[teaser]The WatchESPN app has been redesigned and includes new features.[/teaser] ESPN has announced an update for its tvOS WatchESPN app on the Apple TV. The upgraded app, now simply called the ESPN App, offers Live Streaming Auto-Play, ESPN Video On Demand, and more. "From replays to full episodes of on-demand content prior to their telecast premieres, ESPN's tvOS app is now so much more than our live streaming networks," said Ryan Spoon, senior vice president of digital product, design and audience development, ESPN. "With this latest update, authenticated users now have the full benefit of engaging with a wide range of live and on-demand video content from the very first click into what is now the ESPN App on Apple TV." With the ESPN App, authenticated users with an affiliated television provider can stream live ESPN content from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, SEC Network +, Longhorn Network, ACC Network Extra and ESPN Goal Line, Buzzer Beater and Bases Loaded. Likewise, the app also offers ESPN Classic on demand content and free access to short form video clips. New features added in the update include: - Live Streaming Auto-Play: Upon launching the app, a live stream of one of ESPN’s networks will now automatically play for authenticated users. - ESPN Video On Demand: A new collection of curated on-demand videos including hundreds of hours of additional content from 30 for 30, E:60, Outside the Lines, SC Featured, World Series of Poker, X Games and more. - Sleeker, Simpler User Interface: In addition to visual graphic enhancements to Featured content, users can also browse videos by Sports & Events or Channels. The updated ESPN tvOS app for Apple TV is now available. The fourth generation Apple TV is currently available in 32GB ($149) and 64GB ($199) models. Source: ESPNPosted Mon Apr 3, 2017 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
Rainn Wilson Joins Cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery'[teaser]The actor will take on a role first introduced in the original Star Trek series.[/teaser] CBS has announced the addition of Rainn Wilson to the cast of Star Trek: Discovery. The actor now joins previously announced cast members Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Jason Isaacs, and Mary Wiseman. Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered with STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The series will feature a new ship, new characters, and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. Wilson is set play "Harry Mudd," the charismatic conman and intergalactic criminal who was first introduced in the original Star Trek series. The character was originally played by Roger C. Carmel. While a launch date has not been revealed yet, the series is set to air a special premiere episode on the CBS Television Network. Following that initial broadcast, all first run episodes of the show will be available exclusively through the CBS All Access streaming platform in the US. In addition, the series will stream globally (outside of the US and Canada) through Netflix. CBS All Access offers next day streaming for new episodes of many popular shows and a library of over 8,500 on demand episodes, including content from current programs like 'Elementary' and classic series like 'Cheers.' Likewise, customers in more than 150 markets across the US -- including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia -- can watch live local CBS broadcasts through the app. The service is available in two subscription plans: reduced commercials for $5.99 per month or commercial-free for $9.99 per month. The commercial free option offers ad-free playback of on demand content and upcoming original shows. With that said, live streaming will still include the same commercials found in standard over-the-air broadcasts. The service is currently available through the Xbox One, PS4, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote, Roku players, Roku TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox 360, and Windows 10, iOS and Android products. New customers can sign up for a one week free trial now at https://www.cbs.com/allaccess. Source: CBSPosted Fri Mar 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Dell Releases UltraSharp 31.5-inch 8K Monitor for $5,000[teaser]The world's first 31.5-inch 8K monitor is now available for purchase.[/teaser] Following its debut at CES 2017, Dell has launched its first 8K display. The new UltraSharp 32 8K Monitor offers four times more content than Ultra HD 4K resolution and 16 times more content than Full HD. The monitor uses a 31.5-inch 8K (7680 x 4320) IPS panel capable of 1 billion colors, 33.2M pixels of resolution, 100 percent Adobe RGB and sRGB color gamut support, 98 percent DCI-P3 color gamut support, and 280 ppi (pixels per inch). Brightness is rated for 400cd/m2 (typical) and the contrast ratio is listed as 1300:1 (typical). In addition, the display uses a nearly borderless design, maximizing screen real estate. Coupled with its Dell PremierColor clarity and gradation, the monitor offers ideal performance for commercial fields where image zooming is important, including photo and video editing, medicine and diagnostic research, and oil and gas exploration. Here's a rundown of key color features per Dell: • A broad, brilliant spectrum: Dell PremierColor offers wide color coverage that meets major industry standards — 100% AdobeRGB, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, and 98% DCI-P3 — for pristine, unwavering colors. • Extraordinary color depth: Tremendous color detail with 1.07 billion colors (that’s 64 times more color depth than standard monitors). Even in dark areas, you’ll see better color gradation and precision in more shades. • Fine-tune with precision: Customize color parameters to your preference using the Custom Color mode, SDK or an optional X-rite iDisplay Pro colorimeter. • Accurate color, out of the box: Calibrated on AdobeRGB and sRGB to an accuracy of Delta-E < 2 with a factory calibration report that gives you the confidence that colors will be impressively accurate right from the start. The Dell UltraSharp 31.5-inch 8K monitor is now available for $5,000 through Dell.com with an estimated May shipping date. Source: DellPosted Fri Mar 31, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Verizon Preps 4K Ultra HD Content Tests for Fios Service[teaser]The company is planning Ultra HD trials for its TV platform.[/teaser] Verizon has announced a partnership with SES S.A. to trial Ultra HD delivery for the Fios platform. SES offers a satellite-based Ultra HD content solution with a growing collection of 4K channels. "Verizon's network is uniquely positioned to bring its customers the most innovative content solutions, including 4K/UHD." said Erin McPherson, VP of Programming & Content Strategy. "We look forward to driving the technology and delivering premier video experiences through our collaboration with SES." Under the agreement, Verizon will test and receive 4K content from SES's pre-packaged Ultra HD platform, which includes reception equipment and nine linear Ultra HD channels delivered over scalable satellite capacity. Provided through dedicated satellite bandwidth, the SES Ultra HD solution offers superior quality over current internet-based 4K platforms, which can be prone to bottlenecks, buffering, and network congestion. "This collaborative agreement between SES and Verizon marks an important milestone in the development of our Ultra HD solution. Leading television services providers, such as Verizon, are evaluating our platform as a way to integrate scalable and dedicated satellite bandwidth into their Ultra HD launch plans," explained Steve Corda, Vice President of Business Development for SES in North America. "With more than 4.5 million video subscribers, Verizon Fios represents an exciting addition to our overall effort aimed at making Ultra HD more affordable and faster to market for TV services providers across the region." An exact launch date for the Verizon Fios 4K Ultra HD content trial has not been announced yet. The Fios platform uses a fiber-optic communications network for TV, internet, and telephone services. Outside of Verizon, both the DISH and DirecTV satellite TV services currently offer select live 4K Ultra HD content and channels. Source: SES via BusinessWirePosted Fri Mar 31, 2017 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Readies Untitled McLaren Racing Docuseries[teaser]The upcoming doc is speeding toward Prime Video.[/teaser] Amazon has greenlit an untitled McLaren racing docuseries. The show will provide unprecedented access to the McLaren racing team as it competes in the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. "The series will take Amazon Prime members inside what it takes to compete at the highest level of Formula 1 racing," said Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals. "It will combine unparalleled access with exciting and dramatic storytelling that will appeal to racing fans and non-racing fans alike." The series follows McLaren, founded in 1963, as they prepare to challenge for the 2017 World Championship, with new Executive Director and former racer Zak Brown leading the famed racing organization. Featuring exclusive access from McLaren to the technically competitive and secretive world of racing, the series will let Prime members embed with the team and its drivers: rookie Stoffel Vandoorne and former double world champion Fernando Alonso. The show features coverage of the physical and mental preparation of a Formula 1 crew, including exclusive footage of how McLaren builds and tests a Formula 1 car, and behind-the-scenes, never-before-seen coverage of the sponsor and partnership deals that finance the team. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the limited series will be available globally exclusively through Prime Video. "McLaren dominated F1 in the modern era, creating champions like Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton. But they are also a family who have recently gone through difficult times, both on track and off," said Executive Producer Manish Pandey. "And like all families, we will watch them pull together to regain their rightful place at the head of F1." A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Sources: Amazon, McLarenPosted Fri Mar 31, 2017 at 06:30 AM PDT by:
