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Hulu Reveals Teaser for 'Castle Rock' from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King[teaser]The upcoming limited series is heading to Hulu.[/teaser] Hulu has released a teaser for its latest original show, 'Castle Rock.' The limited series comes from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King. 'Castle Rock' is being written by Sam Shaw and Dusty Thomason ('Manhattan'). Full plot details have not been revealed yet, but the show will be based on the short stories of author Stephen King. The title, 'Castle Rock,' is named after the fictional town in Maine where several of King's stories are set, including novels like 'Cujo' and 'Needful Things.' Check out the teaser below! 'Castle Rock' will mark the second collaboration between J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, and Hulu, following their previous streaming series '11.22.63' with James Franco. A release date for the limited series has not been announced yet. Other upcoming Hulu series include the first season of 'National Treasure' on March 1, 'The Handmaid's Tale' on April 26, Marvel's 'Runaways,' a reimagining of 'Foxy Brown' starring Meagan Good, and 'Future Man' from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Likewise, Hulu is also preparing to launch a live streaming service with content from networks like CBS, CBS Sports Network, POP, TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, FOX, ABC, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN-SEC, ESPN 3, Fox Regional Sports Networks across dozens of key national markets, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Fox News, Fox Business, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic, and Nat Geo Wild. Sources: Bad Robot, DeadlinePosted Mon Feb 20, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Caavo Unveils New Set-Top Box Designed to Unify Different Streaming Devices[teaser]The product hopes to unify your separate streaming components.[/teaser] Caavo has announced its upcoming set-top box. Designed to unify a customer's existing array of entertainment devices, the Caavo allows users to plug separate streaming, cable, satellite, and gaming products into one simple box for centralized access and control. The Caavo set-top box offers support for up to eight different components. Once plugged in, the Caavo can then automatically switch between the separate devices and provide organized and searchable access to all of their local and cloud content through the Caavo's own interface -- offering an easy and convenient experience through just one system, one screen, and one remote. In addition, the Caavo includes 4K support and the company is working to offer an HDR10 update. With that said, there are no plans to implement Dolby Vision tech. Here's a full rundown of features per Caavo: - Auto Detect: Plug in whatever device – AppleTV, Roku, FireTV, cable and satellite and gaming – into any port and Caavo configures it.- Unified Control: Use our simple remote to control it all – pay TV, streaming and gaming (plus, your game controllers and old remotes will still work too).- On-Command TV: Speak into the Caavo remote, and your TV turns on, finds what you want to watch and plays from wherever you left off.- Universal Search: Search once for a show or movie and find it across all your content, including pay TV.- Universal Watchlists: See everything you've recently watched, organized onto one screen sorted by service.- Total access: Find all your favorite apps and services together in one place. Everything from iTunes to Netflix to Amazon Prime is there, side-by-side. Pre-orders for the Caavo unifying set-top box are set to launch in May for $399. Shipments are expected to go out later this year. Sources: Caavo, EngadgetPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 08:15 AM PST by: -
'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' Heads to Amazon Prime Video[teaser]The upcoming anthology series will stream through Amazon in the US.[/teaser] According to a report from Variety, Amazon has snagged the US rights to 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.' The sci-fi anthology show comes from Sony Pictures Television, producer Bryan Cranston ('Sneaky Pete), and Ronald D. Moore ('Outander,' 'Battlestar Galactica'). 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' will be a 10-episode anthology series featuring adaptations of sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's works. The writer's short stories and novels have previously inspired films and TV shows like 'Blade Runner,' 'Minority Report,' 'Total Recall,' 'A Scanner Darkly,' and the Amazon original series 'The Man in the High Castle.' Screenwriters set to contribute to the show include Dee Rees ('Bessie'), Tony Grisoni ('Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'), Jack Thorne ('Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'), Matthew Graham ('Life on Mars'), David Farr ('The Night Manager'), Travis Beacham ('Pacific Rim'), Ron Moore ('Outlander'), and Michael Dinner ('Justified'). In addition, producer Bryan Cranston is also set to star in at least one of the series' episodes. An exact premiere date has not been announced yet, but 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' will stream through Prime Video in the US. Meanwhile, the show will be broadcast through Channel 4 in the UK. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'Patriot' on February 24, 'Annedroids' season four on March 4, and 'Hand of God' season two on March 10. Likewise, the company recently announced new season renewals for 'Mozart in the Jungle,' 'Red Oaks,' 'Sneaky Pete,' and 'The Man in the High Castle.' 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: VarietyPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 07:15 AM PST by: -
DirecTV Now Adds STARZ Streaming Option for $8 per Month[teaser]The premium network's content is now available as an add-on through DirecTV Now.[/teaser] AT&T has announced the addition of STARZ and STARZ ENCORE services to the DIRECTV Now streaming platform. The add-on plan is available for $8 per month, and includes access to more than 2,500 episodes and movies. "With today's launch on DIRECTV NOW, Starz is continuing to extend the reach of its flagship STARZ products in the marketplace. The DIRECTV NOW offering is a terrific service for our collection of STARZ Originals and quality feature film programming, which has proven to be very successful for the unmatched quality at an affordable price point," said Jeffrey Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer at Starz. "With DIRECTV NOW, AT&T is opening up barriers to entry that prevented a wide swath of audience from accessing our groundbreaking slate of originals and we are thrilled to work with them." DirecTV Now is a stand-alone streaming platform that provides access to a variety of live channels and on-demand content through several programming packages starting at $35 per month. The $8 per month STARZ add-on service includes access to original series like 'Outlander,' 'Power,' and the upcoming premiere of 'American Gods,' as well as popular movies like 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' And in addition to on-demand content, live STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, and STARZ KIDS & FAMILY channels are also launching on DIRECTV Now. Likewise, the streaming platform offers all eight STARZ ENCORE premium channels and access to on-demand titles as part of its $70 per month "Gotta Have It" package as well. "With the addition of STARZ, we're continuing to broaden the appeal of DIRECTV NOW, creating an unmatched entertainment experience," said Dan York, chief content officer for AT&T. Source: STARZPosted Thu Feb 16, 2017 at 10:15 AM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Sandy Wexler' Starring Adam Sandler[teaser]A full trailer for the latest Adam Sandler Netflix comedy has been released.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Netflix has revealed an official trailer for its newest original film, 'Sandy Wexler.' The movie stars Adam Sandler and will be the third title released as part of a four picture deal between Netflix and Happy Madison Productions. The film follows Sandy Wexler (Adam Sandler), a talent manager working in Los Angeles in the 1990s, who diligently represents a group of eccentric clients on the fringes of show business. His single-minded devotion is put to the test when he falls in love with his newest client, Courtney Clarke (Academy Award® and Grammy® winner Jennifer Hudson), a tremendously talented singer who he discovers at an amusement park. The Netflix original film also stars Kevin James (True Memoirs of An International Assassin), Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Beastmaster), Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Nick Swardson (The Do-Over), Rob Schneider, Jane Seymour, Carl Weathers and Arsenio Hall. The film is directed by Steve Brill (The Do-Over). Paul Sado, Dan Bulla and Adam Sandler wrote the script. Happy Madison Productions’ Adam Sandler and Allen Covert serve as producers. Barry Bernardi and Tim Herlihy serve as executive producers. Check out the trailer below! 'Sandy Wexler' will start streaming through Netflix on April 14. The film will join the previously released 'Ridiculous 6' and 'The Do-Over,' which were also part of the same four picture deal between Netflix and Happy Madison. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, 'Love' season two on March 10, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'Grace and Frankie' season three on March 24, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Girlboss' on April 21, 'Bill Nye Saves the World' on April 21, 'Dear White People' on April 28, 'Casting JonBenet' on April 28, 'Anne' on May 12, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season three on May 19, 'House of Cards' season five on May 30, 'Orange is the New Black' season five on June 9, 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: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 16, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Amazon Readies 'Hand of God' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for March 10[teaser]The Amazon original series will return with new episodes in March.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a March 10 premiere date for the second and final season of 'Hand of God.' All ten season two episodes will be available to stream through Prime Video on March 10. "We are excited to give Prime members the answers to the mysteries of Hand of God season one," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama, Amazon Studios. "We are hopeful that this final chapter will be a satisfying one for fans of the series." Created and written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), Hand of God returns with Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), starring as Judge Pernell Harris. The hard-living, law-bending king of San Vicente, "Judge Maximum" has finally hit bottom as he faces trial for the murder of a cop. While his visions and the ghost of his son will slowly lead Pernell through a conspiracy that is bigger than he could have imagined, they will threaten his relationship with his wife and everything he holds dear. This season, Judge Maximum must fight on two fronts—to restore his sanity and gain his freedom. All ten episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream through Prime Video. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'Patriot' on February 24 and 'Annedroids' season four on March 4. Likewise, the company recently announced new season renewals for 'Mozart in the Jungle,' 'Red Oaks,' 'Sneaky Pete,' and 'The Man in the High Castle.' 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 Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Dolby Institute & Soundworks Collection Present "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2017 Oscar Editon" Podcast Series[teaser]Check out these podcast conversations with the artists nominated for Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Oscars.[/teaser] The Dolby Institute and the SoundWorks Collection have teamed up to present a series of podcast conversations with the 2017 Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Academy Award nominees. The Sound Editing award recognizes the artists responsible for creating the actual sounds in a film. Meanwhile, the Sound Mixing award focuses on the artists who then blend and balance those sounds with a film's dialogue and music, and place the sounds spatially around the cinema. Each podcast episode features Glenn Kiser from the Dolby Institute as he sits down with the various nominees, offering details on how they achieved their audio goals for each project. Here's a rundown of the talent featured in each podcast: · Production Sound Mixer Steve Morrow, Supervising Sound Editors Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou - 'La La Land' · Supervising Sound Editor Sylvain Bellemare and Mixer Bernard Gariépy Strobl - 'Arrival' · Supervising Sound Editor Renée Tondelli - 'Deepwater Horizon' · First time nominees Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright - 'Hacksaw Ridge' · Alan Murray - 'Sully' · Mixers Greg Russell, Gary Summers, and Jeffrey Haboush - '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' The new "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2017 Oscar Editon" podcasts are now available through Dolby.com or through iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. Likewise, the "Conversations with Sound Artists: 2016 Oscar Edition" podcasts with the artists behind 'Sicario,' 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and 'The Revenant' are also available. And be sure to check out Season 1 and Season 2 of "Conversations with Sound Artists" for even more audio insights. Source: DolbyPosted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
Comcast Sets February 28 Launch Date for Xfinity Stream App[teaser]The updated Xfinity app will be available later this month.[/teaser] Comcast has announced plans to launch its new Xfinity Stream app on February 28. The app serves as a successor to the current Xfinity TV app, and will allow Xfinity users to access their TV content through mobile devices and laptops. "We're focused on creating the best entertainment experiences across platforms and continuing to give Xfinity TV customers more choice in how, when and where they access their content," said Matt Strauss, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Video and Entertainment Services at Comcast Cable. "With the Xfinity Stream app, we are giving customers access to the best content in and out of the home with a growing list of advanced features and capabilities that make the mobile experience nearly identical to the cable experience they enjoy at home." Xfinity Stream gives Xfinity subscribers home access to the platform's entire TV line-up through phones, tablets, and laptops, along with mobile support for more than 200 live channels, 40,000 on demand titles, and DVR functions at no extra cost. In addition, the app also offers Xfinity X1 features like a Spanish guide, favorite channel filtering, music channels, and Common Sense media ratings. Here's a full rundown of feature per the press release: - Live TV and Xfinity On Demand: In addition to becoming an additional screen in the home for Xfinity TV cable customers to access live and on demand programming, Xfinity Stream also gives them access to more than 200 live channels over the Internet outside the home, including sports networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports; news networks such as Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and BBC World News; kids networks like Nick Jr., Disney Channel and Sprout; 50 Music Choice channels, as well as a host of other top cable and premium networks. The app also offers more than 40,000 on demand movies and TV shows to stream on the go, as well as thousands of download choices for offline viewing. - DVR Recordings On the Go: Xfinity TV customers can take their entire DVR collection with them to stream on the go, or even download to watch while offline. They can also use the app to set recordings remotely. - First Screen Experiences on Devices: The Xfinity Stream app will bring an X1-like experience to customers with new and enhanced features like the ability to search content by categories such as audience or critics score, stream 50+ Music Choice channels in-the-home and on-the-go, access Common Sense Media ratings and reviews and customize their parental controls per device. - Spanish Guide and Accessibility Enhancements: Comcast’s bi-cultural customers will have the option to navigate the app in their language of choice - Spanish or English – as well as enable English programming that offers a secondary audio feed in Spanish. Those customers with vision impairments can also enable video description - a narration track included between the natural pauses in dialogue that describes the visual elements – on select movies and TV shows. Comcast's Xfinity Stream app will be available for download on iOS and Android devices on February 28. Source: ComcastPosted Wed Feb 15, 2017 at 07:15 AM PST by: -
EPIX Streaming App Arrives on Apple TV[teaser]The premium entertainment network is now available through the Apple TV.[/teaser] EPIX has announced the launch of its streaming app on the Apple TV media player. The app is now available for authenticated EPIX subscribers with a fourth generation Apple TV. "EPIX was created in anticipation of the digital revolution, launching with more content across more devices than any other network," said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. "Apple has been a renowned leader in shaping the digital landscape and I'm proud to make our content available on Apple TV." With the EPIX app for Apple TV, customers can access the network's live linear channels and on demand content, including original series like 'Berlin Station' and 'Graves,' original documentary programming like 'America Divided,' music and comedy events from performers like Katy Perry, Louis CK, and Wanda Sykes, and thousands of movies, including titles from the 'James Bond,' 'Hunger Games,' and 'Star Trek' franchises. Likewise, the app also offers the option to add content to a personal queue, free sampling, curated collections, advanced search and video playback features, and movie trailers. New subscribers can now sign up for a limited free trial of the app exclusively on the Apple TV. In addition, the app is also available with a downloads feature for offline viewing through the Kindle Fire, Apple and Android mobile devices and tablets including iPads and iPhones, and Samsung and Nexus products. Beyond EPIX, 20th Century Fox recently launched their Movie of the Day app on the Apple TV as well with daily sale prices on popular Fox Digital HD titles. The fourth-generation Apple TV is currently available in 32GB ($149) and 64GB ($199) models. Source: EPIX via Business WirePosted Tue Feb 14, 2017 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Love' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for March 10[teaser]The streaming romcom series will return in March.[/teaser] Following a previous teaser, Netflix has released a full trailer for the second season of 'Love.' The show comes from creators Judd Apatow ('40 Year Old Virgin,' 'Trainwreck'), Lesley Arfin ('Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Awkward') and Paul Rust ('Arrested Development'). And in addition to the upcoming second season, the series has already been picked up for a third season. Love follows nice guy Gus (Paul Rust) and brazen wild-child Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) as they navigate the exhilarations and humiliations of intimacy, commitment, love and other things they were hoping to avoid. Love is an unflinching, hilarious and excruciatingly honest take on modern relationships. Check out the season two trailer below! The second season of 'Love' is set to start streaming through Netflix on March 10. In addition, all ten episodes of the show's first season are available now. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'Grace and Frankie' season three on March 24, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, 'Girlboss' on April 21, 'Bill Nye Saves the World' on April 21, 'Dear White People' on April 28, 'Casting JonBenet' on April 28, 'Anne' on May 12, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season three on May 19, 'House of Cards' season five on May 30, 'Orange is the New Black' season five on June 9, 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: NetflixPosted Tue Feb 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by:
