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Coming Soon to Streaming: THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT, JACK REACHER, and More[teaser]A new Netflix thriller starring Chris Evans headlines this week's crop of streaming news and trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, FilmRise, and MotorTrend 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: Queer Eye: Season 4 (Netflix, July 19) - The series returns to Netflix and is going global, introducing audiences around the world to a modern aesthetic, diverse perspective and a brand new Fab Five: Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Karamo Brown (Culture), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming) and Tan France (Fashion). Our new Fab Five will forge relationships with men and women from a wide array of backgrounds and beliefs often contrary to their own, touching on everything from LGBTQ rights and social commentary to how to make the best farm-to-table guacamole and more! Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac (Netflix, July 19) - In ancient times, a group of young men devoted their lives to protecting Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and War. Now, in present day, a young orphan Seiya and a new generation of Saints is about to come forth to aid Athena in battle against those who seek to end mankind. Last Chance U: INDY Part 2 (Netflix, July 19) - Netflix’s critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series Last Chance U returns to give viewers an intense, unfiltered look at the junior college football program at Independence Community College (ICC). Entering his third season with ICC and second season on Last Chance U, Coach Brown has assembled a team that looks sure to compete for a national championship, but a disastrous season on the field puts a spotlight on all of the ugliness of college football that winning tends to polish over. With some new and returning faces, this season captures the Pirates fall from grace that leaves the coaches and the town looking for change. The Great Hack (Netflix, July 24) - Data has surpassed oil as the world’s most valuable asset. It’s being weaponized to wage cultural and political warfare. People everywhere are in a battle for control of our most intimate personal details. From award-winning filmmakers Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, The Great Hack uncovers the dark world of data exploitation with astounding access to the personal journeys of key players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data scandal. Another Life (Netflix, July 25) - When a mysterious alien Artifact lands on Earth, Commander Niko Breckinridge (Katee Sackhoff) has to lead humanity’s first interstellar mission to its planet of origin, while her husband (Justin Chatwin) tries to make first contact with the artifact back on earth. Another Life explores the miracle of life, how precious life is in a universe mostly empty of it, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. My First First Love: Season 2 (Netflix, July 26) - Due to various personal reasons, a group of Tae-o’s friends move into his house, where they experience love, friendship, and everything in between. Starring Ji Soo, Jung Chae-yeon, and Jinyoung. The Red Sea Diving Resort (Netflix, July 31) - Inspired by remarkable true life rescue missions, The Red Sea Diving Resort is the incredible story of a group of international agents and brave Ethiopians who in the early 80s used a deserted holiday retreat in Sudan as a front to smuggle thousands of refugees to Israel. The undercover team carrying out this mission is led by the charismatic Ari Levinson (Chris Evans) and courageous local Kabede Bimro (Michael Kenneth Williams). The prestigious cast also includes Haley Bennett, Alessandro Nivola, Michiel Huisman, Chris Chalk, Greg Kinnear and Ben Kingsley. Light as a Feather: Season 2 (Hulu, July 26) - Having inherited the curse brought on by the lethal game of “Light As A Feather,” McKenna finds herself plagued by the mysterious chrysalis on her back, a ticking clock compelling her to play a new round of the game…But McKenna refuses, unwilling to put anyone else in harm’s way. However, as the curse begins to destroy her from the inside out, she’s forced to turn to the only person who can possibly help her -- Violet. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon is developing a new streaming series based on the Jack Reacher novels by author Lee Child. The books were previously adapted into two feature films starring Tom Cruise as the title character. With that said, Cruise is not expected to be involved in the new show. Nick Santora (Scorpion) is attached as showrunner and executive producer. Lee Child, Don Granger, and Christopher McQuarrie are also on board as executive producers. Meanwhile, FilmRise has added the sci-fi anime series Robotech to its lineup of free streaming content via ad-supported AVOD platforms like The Roku Channel, Vudu, and FilmRise. The content library includes all 85 episodes of the original syndicated television series, all 85 re-mastered "original edit" episodes of the entire series, all 36 episodes of "Super Dimension Fortress Macross," all 23 episodes of "Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross," all 25 episodes of "Genesis Climber Mospeada," the full-length feature film, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, and up to 11 hours of bonus features. Finally, MotorTrend has announced the season 15 premiere of Fast N Loud and the season 2 premiere of Salvage Hunters Classic Cars. Fast N Loud - Buckle your seatbelts motor fans. The all-new season of Fast N' Loud will take viewers on a wild ride as Richard Rawlings and his team at Gas Monkey Garage push their limits further than ever before. This season, Richard is putting everything on the line in hopes of taking Gas Monkey Garage to new heights and a new level of success in the hotrod world. Salvage Hunters Classic Cars - Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars. - 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. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. - A current MotorTrend subscription costs $5 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), The Hollywood Reporter, MotorTrendPosted Thu Jul 18, 2019 at 08:30 PM PDT by: -
AirTV Details New AirTV Mini Android Streaming Stick with 4K HDR Support[teaser]A new streaming player has been revealed.[/teaser] AirTV has detailed its latest product, the AirTV Mini. The 4K HDR Android streaming stick is now available for $79.99. "The AirTV brand is committed to making local TV relevant and easily accessible to streamers," said Mitch Weinraub, director of product development for AirTV. "The AirTV Mini is a powerhouse streaming stick with more memory and a faster processor than anything else in the category. When combined with the AirTV network tuner and the Sling TV app, the Mini delivers a superior streaming experience, especially for Slingers who want premium features in a small package at an affordable price." The AirTV Mini is a compact Android TV powered HDMI streaming stick with support for 4K HDR playback from compatible apps. Once turned on and connected to a display, the device defaults to launching the Sling TV app with integrated access to Netflix. Likewise, users can also access thousands of additional apps via Google Play. HD OTA channels can be viewed through the device as well when paired with an AirTV Wi-Fi-enabled network tuner and an OTA antenna (both sold separately). In addition, the streaming stick also comes with a voice remote with Google Assistant support through a dedicated button. Here's a full rundown of key specs per AirTV: Manufactured by SEI Robotics Includes the latest SoC by Amlogic, the S905Y2 (Quad Core Cortex-A53 CPU) Runs Android TV 9.0 Incorporates VP94K decoding, allowing users to watch YouTube content in 4K HDR-capable 2x2 802.11AC Wi-Fi HDMI CEC ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU 2GB RAM 8GB eMMC Flash Other AirTV media devices include the previously released AirTV and AirTV Player. Source: AirTV via PR NewswirePosted Wed Jul 17, 2019 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Recast, and Fire TV Displays[teaser]Day two of Amazon's massive sales event continues with more great deals on Fire TV products![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of Fire TV displays and media players. Here's a rundown of some current Fire TV deals available now: Fire TV Recast 500 GB - $129.99 (43% off) Fire TV Recast 1 TB - $179.99 (36% off) Fire TV Cube - $69.99 (42% off) Insignia 50-inch 4K HDR Fire TV Edition - $249.99 (29% off) Toshiba 32LF221U19 32-inch 720p HD Fire TV Edition - $99.99 (44% off) Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch 720p HD Fire TV Edition - $134.99 (21% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 16, 2019 at 01:50 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 55% off Headphones[teaser]Amazon is offering great deals on several headphones![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of headphones from brands like Sony, Beats, Sennheiser, and Bose. Here's a rundown of some current headphone deals available now: Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Headphones - $89.99 (55% off) Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - $139.99 (53%) Sennheiser HD 4.50 SE Wireless Headphones - $99.95 (50% off) Sennheiser HD 599 SE Headphone - $99.95 (50% off) Bose SoundLink Headphones II - $159 (31% off) Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Sport Headphones - $139 (30% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 07:05 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: 4K Ultra HD & 1080p Projectors[teaser]Prime Day continues with great deals on Ultra HD and HD projectors![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of projectors from Optoma, ViewSonic, and LG, including a couple of 4K Ultra HD models. Here's a rundown of some current projector deals available now: Optoma UHD51A 4K UHD Smart Projector - $1,269 (25% off) Optoma EH500 1080p Projector - $944 (Prime Day Deal) ViewSonic X10-4K 4K UHD Short Throw Projector - $1,682.56 (30% off) ViewSonic 3600 Lumens 1080p Projector - $299.99 (23% off) LG HF65LA Ultra Short Throw CineBeam Projector - $1,049 (Prime Day Deal) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 02:05 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Dolby Atmos Sound Bars & Receivers[teaser]Several sound bars, including Dolby Atmos models, are now on sale through Amazon![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Amazon Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of sound bars from Sony and VIZIO, including models with support for Dolby Atmos audio. In addition, the company is set to offer deals on a Samsung sound bar and a Pioneer receiver later today. Here's a rundown of some current and upcoming deals on various home audio gear: VIZIO SB46514-F6 46-Inch 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar - $899.99 (10% off) VIZIO SB46312-F6-46 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar - $599 (25% off) Sony CT800 Sound Bar - $199.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB3651-E6B 5.1 Soundbar (Renewed) - $129.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB4451-C0 SmartCast 44" 5.1 Sound Bar - $319.99 (20% off) VIZIO SB362An-F6B 36" 2.1 Sound Bar - $69.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB3621n-E8C 2.1 Soundbar (Renewed) - $105.39 (16% off) Samsung HW-MM55C/ZA 3.1 Channel Soundbar (Renewed) - Deal starts for Prime members at 12:05pm. Pioneer VSX-LX303 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver - Deal starts for Prime members at 8:24pm These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals Roundup[teaser]The two-day sales event is now live![/teaser] Amazon has launched its 2019 Prime Day promotion. The sales event will run now through July 16, offering Amazon Prime shoppers a full 48 hours of deals. Throughout the promotion, Prime Day will give Amazon Prime members access to over one million deals around the world, including a variety of limited-time discounts and the biggest Prime Day deals on Alexa-enabled devices so far. And to help customers keep track of all the biggest discounts on TVs, sound bars, media players, and other home theater gear, we've compiled all of the best deals right here. Make sure to check back throughout the sale for regular updates -- but please keep in mind that all of these discounts are only set to be active for a limited time while supplies last. Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 63% off Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Echo Devices Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 58% off 4K HDR TVs & HDTVs Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 40% off 4K Blu-ray Players, Media Players, and DVRs Amazon Prime Day Deals: Dolby Atmos Sound Bars & Receivers Amazon Prime Day Deals: 4K Ultra HD & 1080p Projectors Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 55% off Headphones Amazon Prime Day Deals: Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Recast, and Fire TV Displays CLICK HERE to sign up for Amazon Prime. New users can receive a free 30 day trial just in time for the Prime Day promotion. An annual Amazon Prime membership currently costs $119. Likewise, users can opt for a monthly plan at $12.99 per month. Here's a rundown of a few key US Prime subscription perks and features per Amazon: Prime Rewards - Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card. Earn 2% rewards on your debit spending with Prime Reload. Prime Delivery - Get FREE Two-Day Shipping on over 100 million items and FREE One-Day Shipping on over 10 million items. Prime Video - Enjoy unlimited instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and TV episodes Prime Music - Growing selection of 2 million songs – always ad-free. Unlock even more with Amazon Music Unlimited at an exclusive discount. Prime Reading - Enjoy unlimited reading on any device, with over a thousand books, magazines, comics, articles, Kindle Singles, and more. Audible Channels - Unlimited listening to original audio series and playlists handcrafted for every interest. Twitch Prime - Free game content every month, member exclusive discount on new release video games and loads more. Prime Photos - Unlimited photo storage in Amazon Cloud Drive. Prime Early Access - 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon. Amazon First Reads - Choose one featured early release book for FREE every month with Amazon First Reads. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:56 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 40% off 4K Blu-ray Players, Media Players, and DVRs[teaser]4K Blu-ray players, Roku players, and more are now on sale for a limited time![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Amazon Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of media players. Here's a rundown of some current deals on various 4K Blu-ray, streaming, and DVR set-top boxes: Sony UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player - $179.99 (Prime Day Deal) Roku Ultra - $69 (31% off) Roku Streaming Stick+ - $49 (18% off) Roku Streaming Stick - $34 (32% off) YAGALA T95Q Android TV Box - $44 (27% off) TiVo Bolt OTA for Antenna - $192.80 (Prime Day Deal) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:43 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 58% off 4K HDR TVs & HDTVs[teaser]TVs from Sony, TCL, and LG are on sale now for Prime Day![/teaser] Amazon Prime Day has officially begun. Here's a rundown of some discounts on various 4K and HD displays available now: TCL 43S517 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model) - $209.99 (58% off) TCL 55S517 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model) - $399.99 (43% off) Sony KD43X750F 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - $379.99 (37% off) LG 86UM8070PUA 86" 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2019) - $2,196.99 (33% off) TCL 32S325 32 Inch 720p Roku Smart LED TV (2019) - $99.99 (28% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:20 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 63% off Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Echo Devices[teaser]Several Amazon devices are now up to 63% off![/teaser] Amazon Prime Day is about to officially kick-off, and the online retailer is already offering some great deals on a variety of Fire TV, Echo, and Fire Tablet products, including the Fire TV Stick 4K and Toshiba's new Fire TV Edition display with Dolby Vision. Here's a rundown of some current deal highlights available now: Fire TV Stick 4K - $24.99 (50% off) Fire TV Stick - $14.99 (63% off) Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - $22 (56% off) Echo (2nd Generation) - $49.99 (50% off) All-New Fire 7 Tablet - $29.99 (40% off) Fire HD 8 Tablet - $49.99 (38%) Toshiba 50-inch 4K HDR Dolby Vision Fire TV Edition - $279.99 (26% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Sun Jul 14, 2019 at 10:30 PM PDT by: