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Netflix Preps New Mexican Original Series 'Ingobernable'[teaser]The action drama series is coming to Netflix in March.[/teaser] Netflix has announced a March 24 global premiere date for its latest original series, 'Ingobernable.' The first season will consist of fifteen episodes. Kate del Castillo (The 33, La Reina del Sur) and Erik Hayser (Las Aparicio, Los Miserables) will be portraying the President and First Lady of Mexico. Emilia Urquiza, is the First Lady of Mexico with big plans to improve conditions for the country through her commitment to fighting for peace. She is a woman with a strong personality, conviction and clear ideas that make her capable of doing anything. As Emilia starts to lose faith in her husband, President Diego Nava, she finds herself at a crossroad where she will need to find a way to deal with a great challenge and uncover the truth. The presidential couple will be joined by their two children Maria Nava Urquiza (Alicia Jaziz, Black Sheep, Gloria ) and Emiliano Nava Urquiza (Alessio Valentini,Yo Soy Pepito, Hasta que te Conocí). 'Ingobernable' comes from creators Epigmenio Ibarra, Veronica Velasco, and Natasha Ybarra-Klor. In addition, Epigmenio Ibarra and Veronica Velasco also serve as executive producers while Natasha Ybarra-Klor is on board as lead writer and co-executive producer. The show is directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra "Pitipol" and Jose Luis Garcia Agraz. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, '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, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, 'House of Cards' season five on May 30, 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 7, 2017 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
Hulu Unveils New Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale,' Streaming Premiere Set for April 26[teaser]A new teaser for the upcoming streaming series has been released.[/teaser] Hulu has revealed a new Super Bowl spot for 'The Handmaid's Tale.' The streaming show is based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood and is being produced by MGM Television. The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted religious fundamentalism that treats women as property of the state. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander's household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world. In this terrifying society where one wrong word could end her life, Offred navigates between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead -- all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. Check out the Super Bowl teaser below! In addition to Moss, the cast also includes Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, and Alexis Bledel. The drama series is created, executive produced, and written by Bruce Miller ('The 100'). Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, and Warren Littlefield ('Fargo') also serve as executive producers. The 10-episode first season is set to premiere through Hulu on April 26. Other upcoming Hulu series include the first season of 'National Treasure' on March 1, 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. Source: Hulu (YouTube)Posted Mon Feb 6, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Naxa Details NHS-5002 Soundbar with Amazon Alexa Voice Control Support[teaser]The new soundbar uses Alexa technology.[/teaser] Naxa has announced the latest addition to its home audio lineup. The new NHS-5002 Soundbar is set for release in Q1 2017 for a suggested retail price of $150. The 42 inch soundbar features two 10 W full range drivers and two 10 W low frequency subwoofers for a total output of 40 W RMS. In addition, the device includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, along with optical, RCA stereo, and 3.5 mm AUX inputs. Likewise, users can control the unit's Wi-Fi functions through the Naxa app for iOS and Android products, and the soundbar can be used in a multi-room speaker configuration. Finally, the NHS-5002 also incorporates Amazon Alexa voice control with far-field microphones, allowing customers to play music, get information, news, sports scores, weather, and more through hands-free voice commands. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per Naxa: - Number of Speakers: 4 (2 full-range + 2 low frequency)- Total Speaker Output: 40 W- Wireless Source: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®- Input Sources: Optical digital audio, RCA stereo audio, 3.5 mm AUX audio- Tuners: FM- Voice Assistant: Amazon Alexa (always on)- Certified Services: Amazon Voice Services, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Rhapsody- Microphone: Far-field- Companion App: Naxa- Companion App OS: iPhone®, Android™- Multi-room Audio Support: Up to 6 speakers- Power Adapter 1 In: AC 100-240 V- Accessories Included: Remote control, AC power adapter, RCA stereo cable, 3.5 mm AUX cable Beyond the new Naxa NHS-5002 Soundbar, Alexa voice control support can also be found in the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire tablet. Likewise, the technology will also be incorporated in Onkyo's upcoming VC-FLX1 smart speaker. Sources: Naxa via TWICEPosted Mon Feb 6, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for Halloween 2017[teaser]The first preview for season two has been released.[/teaser] Netflix has debuted a Super Bowl ad for the upcoming second season of 'Stranger Things.' The new season is set to start streaming exclusively through Netflix on October 31. A year after Will’s return, everything seems back to normal… but a darkness lurks just beneath the surface, threatening all of Hawkins. Returning cast members for season two include Winona Ryder ('Show Me a Hero'), David Harbour ('Suicide Squad'), Finn Wolfhard ('The 100,' 'Aftermath,' 'The Resurrection'), Millie Bobby Brown (BBC's 'Intruders,' 'Once Upon A Time,' 'NCIS'), Gaten Matarazzo ('The Blacklist'), Caleb McLaughlin ('The Lion King on Broadway'), Noah Schnapp ('Bridge of Spies,' 'The Peanuts Movie'), Natalia Dyer ('After Darkness,' 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'), Charlie Heaton ('Shut In,' 'Urban and the Shed Crew'), and Joe Keery. In addition, new cast members will include Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Linnea Berthelsen, Sadie Sink, and Dacre Montgomery. Check out the Super Bowl teaser below! Season two of 'Strangers Things' is set to include nine episodes. Meanwhile, all eight episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream globally through Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, '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, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Feb 6, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
Hulu Announces Cast for Marvel's 'Runaways' Streaming Series[teaser]The new Marvel show has cast its leads.[/teaser] Marvel and Hulu have announced the cast of their new original series, 'Runaways.' The upcoming streaming show is based on the Marvel comic created by the award-winning team of Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. The ensemble of young stars is set to include Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Greg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta. "The fun and chemistry that this group of talented actors create is wonderful and we’re so excited to bring these beloved characters to life," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television. Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? 'Marvel's Runaways' is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but who must unite against a common foe--their parents. Here's a full rundown of the cast per the press release: Rhenzy Feliz (“Teen Wolf,” “Casual”) as Alex Wilder is a loud-and-proud nerd. Admittedly a bit of a loner, Alex spends much of his free-time playing video games, but deep down, what he wants most is to reunite his childhood group of friends. Lyrica Okano (“The Affair,” “Unforgettable”) Nico Minoru–tough, intelligent, and independent–embodies teenage angst. A budding “Wiccan,” Nico’s carefully crafted goth appearance isolates her from her peers and family, but maybe what she really needs is someone to talk to. Virginia Gardner (“Goat,” “Little Bitches”) as Karolina Dean, model-perfect exterior with a lot going on behind her professionally whitened smile, is burdened by the lofty expectations and responsibilities put upon her by her parents. Underneath her veneer of privilege and perfection, Karolina is experiencing a newfound eagerness to explore her identity and pursue her own desires. Ariela Barer (“New Girl,” “One Day at a Time”) as Gert Yorkes is a purple-haired, bespectacled, contemporary riot grrrl. Never passing up a moment to stand on a soapbox, Gert sometimes wields her persona as a brash social justice warrior to mask her true feelings. Gregg Sulkin (“Faking It,” “Don’t Hang Up,” “Anti Social”) as Chase Stein is a lacrosse-playing, high school heartthrob. While many write him off as a dumb jock, Chase exhibits flashes of untapped brilliance in engineering, not unlike his wildly successful father’s. Allegra Acosta (“100 Things to do Before High School,” “Just Add Magic”) as Molly Hernandez, the youngest and most innocent member of her friend group, is known for her peppy positivity and a deep yearning to belong. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ('The O.C.,' 'Gossip Girl') will serve as Co-Showrunners/writers and Executive Producers. Marvel's Head of Television, Jeph Loeb ('Marvel's Jessica Jones,' 'Marvel's Luke Cage') and Jim Chory ('Marvel’s Daredevil,' 'Marvel’s Jessica Jones') will also serve as Executive Producers, with Lis Rowinski set to produce as well. An exact release date has not been announced yet. More cast members will be revealed at a later date. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Source: MarvelPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
Plex Adds Amazon Alexa Voice Control Support[teaser]The Plex media server platform now offers Alexa voice control.[/teaser] Plex has announced the addition of Amazon Alexa voice control. With the new upgrade, Plex users with a supported Alexa device can now use their voice to control playback on their Plex clients. With Amazon Alexa voice control for Plex, customers with an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV, or Fire tablet can now access and control their Plex media through voice commands. To begin, users simply need to tell Alexa to enable the Plex skill. From there, customers can link their Plex account and then ask Alexa to "open Plex." Once opened, users can ask Alexa to play whatever media they like through any of their players with voice commands -- no remote control required! In addition, customers can ask for suggestions and recommendations, "ask Plex what's On Deck," and more. With that said, music from Plex will not be able to play directly on an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, or Amazon Tap just yet, but Plex hopes to add this feature in the future. The Plex media server platform allows users to sort and stream their video, music, and picture collections across various devices and displays. Be sure to check out our full review of the Plex Pass Service! Alexa support for Plex is now available on all Alexa-enabled devices. For more info, check out https://www.plex.tv/alexa. Beyond Plex, DISH also recently announced plans to add Alexa compatibility to its Hopper 3 DVR. With Alexa support, DISH users will be able to voice control their set-top boxes through a paired Amazon Echo or Echo Dot. Alexa support is expected to arrive on DISH's Hopper 3 DVRs during the first half of this year. Source: PlexPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Readies New Season of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'[teaser]A reimagining of the series is coming to Netflix later this year.[/teaser] Netflix has announced plans to stream a new version of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.' Though an exact release date has not been announced yet, production is set to begin on the eight episode season this spring. The original series ran for five seasons on Bravo from 2003 - 2007. In a time when America stands divided and the future seems uncertain, a team of five brave men will try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer. The Emmy Award winning Queer Eye is back and ready to Make America Fabulous Again. With a new Fab 5 and the show's toughest missions to date, Queer Eye moves from the Big Apple to turn the red states pink... one makeover at a time. Creator and executive producer of Queer Eye, David Collins of Scout Productions, will be at the helm of the reboot, along with executive producing partners Michael Williams and Rob Eric. In addition, David Eilenberg will executive produce for ITV Entertainment. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, '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, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by:
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Crackle Debuts Teaser for 'Snatch' Streaming Series Starring Rupert Grint[teaser]The new show inspired by the Guy Ritchie film will start streaming in March.[/teaser] Crackle has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming original streaming series, 'Snatch.' The show stars Rupert Grint and is an adaptation of the cult film of the same name directed by Guy Ritchie. The cult classic film Snatch is now a high-stakes, high-octane Crackle Original Series. Get in on the action, gangster mentality, heists and rapid-fire dialogue that earned the original movie a shite-load of fans. Snatch streams free on Crackle March 16. Starring Rupert Grint (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), Luke Pasqualino (Battlestar Gallactica: Blood & Chrome), Lucien Laviscourt (The Bye Bye Man), Marc Warren (Wanted, Hustle), Stephanie Leonidas (American Gothic), Phoebe Dynevor (Waterloo Road), Juliet Aubrey (The Infiltrator, The Constant Gardener), Tamer Hassan (Layer Cake, Kick-Ass), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible III, Taken 3) and Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl). Check out the teaser trailer below! In addition to starring, Rupert Grint also serves as an executive producer for the show. Likewise, Nick Renton ('The Musketeers,' 'Jericho') is on board to direct with Alex De Rakoff serving as an additional executive producer, and Helen Flint as a producer for Little Island Productions. Crackle is a free digital entertainment network that offers movies, TV shows, and original content. Other Crackle original series include 'StartUp,' 'The Art of More,' 'Chosen,' 'Cleaners,' 'Sequestered,' and Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.' With that said, past and future episodes of 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' will be moving exclusively to Netflix in late 2017. Crackle is available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PlayStation TV, PSVita, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Android devices, and more. Source: CracklePosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
BenQ Releases SW320 4K HDR Monitor, Price Set for $1,399[teaser]The new display is geared toward professional photo editing.[/teaser] BenQ has announced the release of its latest monitor, the SW320. The flagship photography monitor offers advanced color accuracy features and HDR support. "Image quality is everything. Photographers need to be able to see every single detail down to the pixel," said J.Y. Hu, vice president, business line management at BenQ America Corp. "Our new SW320 delivers plenty of screen real estate, the widest possible color gamut, and calibration tools that ensure accuracy right out of the box. Professionals will love how seamless and efficient working on the SW320 makes their photo editing sessions." The SW320 features a 31.5-inch true 10-bit IPS panel with an Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160. In addition, the display offers support for high dynamic range (HDR) and wide color gamuts, including 99% of Adobe RGB and 100% of sRGB, Rec. 709, and the digital cinema industry's DCI-P3 color spaces. Likewise, the unit includes Technicolor Color Certification, a Brightness uniformity function, a Palette Master Element Color Calibration option, BenQ's Eye-Care technology, GamutDuo and Advanced Black and White modes, an advanced 14-bit lookup table (LUT) and Delta-E value of d 2. A media card reader, USB 3.0 ports, HDMI 2.0a, and DisplayPort/miniDisplayPort 1.4 supporting Mac Thunderbolt output are integrated as well. Finally, the SW320 also features a detachable shading hood to reduce screen glare from ambient lighting. The BenQ SW320 is now available for a suggested retail price of $1,399. Beyond the new monitor, BenQ also recently released its new HT1070 1080p Home Theater projector ($699). An optional full HD wireless kit WDP01 ($299) is also available for transmitting wireless uncompressed Full HD video and audio to the projector. Source: BenQ via TWICEPosted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Netflix Acquires Joe Piscatella's Documentary 'Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower'[teaser]The documentary film will hit Netflix later this year.[/teaser] Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to director Joe Piscatella's 'Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower.' The critically acclaimed documentary recently had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. When the Chinese Communist Party threatens its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, teenager Joshua Wong decides to save his homeland. Rallying thousands of kids to skip school and occupy the streets, Joshua becomes an unlikely leader in Hong Kong and one of China’s most notorious dissidents. A remarkable portrait of courage, resilience and youthful idealism, Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower demonstrates how one young man mortgages his own future to try and save his city. "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower is a filmmaking triumph," says Lisa Nishimura, Netflix VP of Original Documentaries. "Piscatella has woven together the complex and inspirational story of an unlikely activist, whose acts of bravery and conviction need to be seen around the world. In an era where we are witnessing heightened civic participation and freedom of expression, we are pleased to offer a global platform for audiences to engage on these issues." An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the movie is set to start streaming globally through Netflix later this year. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, '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, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 10:45 AM PST by:
