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Dolby and AMC Schedule Fan Events for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' at Dolby Cinema at AMC Theaters Nationwide[teaser]Fans visiting Dolby Cinema at AMC locations can attend a magical opening night for the upcoming film.[/teaser] Dolby and AMC have announced plans to host special fan events for the premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' at Dolby Cinema at AMC Theaters around the country. The events are scheduled for Thursday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at all Dolby Cinema at AMC locations playing the film. "Movie-goers are ecstatic about returning to JK Rowling's Wizarding World with the release of FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM," said Elizabeth Frank, Executive Vice President and Chief Content and Programming Officer, AMC. "The theatrical experience of being transported back to this World on opening night in Dolby Cinema at AMC is one guests won’t want to miss." As part of the special fan event, guests will receive a Newt Scamander replica wand and commemorative lanyard, along with the opportunity to watch the film in Dolby Cinema. Dolby Cinema uses the Dolby Vision laser projection system, which delivers high dynamic range images with expanded colors and enhanced contrast. Likewise, Dolby Cinema also uses Dolby Atmos object-based mixing to create an immersive surround sound experience with overhead audio. In addition, Dolby Cinema at AMC theaters have been designed with comfort in mind, offering reserved recliners with seat transducers. Here's a full list of participating locations: Arizona AMC Desert Ridge 18 AMC Mesa Grand 24 California AMC Burbank 16 AMC Century City 15 AMC Del Amo 18 AMC Newpark 12 AMC Norwalk 20 Colorado AMC Flatiron Crossing 14 Washington, DC AMC Loews Georgetown 14 Florida AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 AMC Altamonte Mall 18 AMC Orange Park 24 Georgia AMC North Point Mall 12 AMC Southlake 24 Illinois AMC Hawthorn 12 AMC Loews Crestwood 18 AMC Oakbrook 12 Indiana Castleton Square 14 Kansas AMC Town Center 20 Louisiana AMC Elmwood Palace 20 Missouri AMC BarryWoods 24 Nevada AMC Townsquare 18 New Jersey AMC Garden State 16 Ohio AMC West Chester 18 Texas AMC Deerbrook 24 AMC Northpark 15 AMC Willowbrook 24 AMC Firewheel 18 AMC First Colony 24 Virginia AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 AMC Tysons Corner 16 Washington AMC River Park Square 20 Source: Dolby CinemaPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 06:30 PM PST by: -
Amazon Readies Second Season of 'One Mississippi' Starring Tig Notaro[teaser]The comedy series from creators Tig Notaro and Diablo Cody will return for a second season.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a second season order for its original show 'One Mississippi.' An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the new season is expected to premiere in 2017 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan. "Making a show as comic and tragic as One Mississippi is a risk. Pulling it off with such intelligence and nuance is rare," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama, Amazon Studios. "We're grateful for the audience response and we’re excited to bring them more of Tig and Kate's brilliance in season two." Starring Emmy Award nominated comedian Tig Notaro ('Transparent'), created by Notaro and Diablo Cody ('Young Adult'), with Kate Robin ('Six Feet Under') serving as Showrunner, 'One Mississippi' follows Tig's return to her hometown in Mississippi when her mother passes away unexpectedly. As she copes with the tragedy and deals with events from her past, the series becomes a poignant and surprisingly humorous exploration of family. The show also stars Noah Harpster ('Transparent'), John Rothman ('Law & Order'), and Stephanie Allynne ('Comedy Bang! Bang!'). Notaro, Cody, Robin, M. Blair Breard ('Better Things'), Dave Becky ('Master of None'), and Louis C.K. ('Louie') will be Executive Producers for season two. In addition to the forthcoming second season, the entire first season of 'One Mississippi' is now available to stream on Prime Video. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'Mozart in the Jungle' season three on December 9 and 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. 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 Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 05:45 PM PST by: -
Sony Partners with Nokia for Virtual Reality Video Content Production and Distribution[teaser]The companies are teaming up to offer VR content.[/teaser] Sony and Nokia have announced a new multi-year worldwide agreement which will allow Sony Pictures to use Nokia's comprehensive OZO solution to capture, create, edit, and distribute VR content. In addition, the studio will also integrate the OZO Player SDK into Sony's Privilege Plus app on Google Play. "VR is an exploding medium that is rapidly changing how we communicate and bringing a deeper connection to how we experience content," said Paul Melin, vice president of Digital Media at Nokia Technologies. "We're thrilled to partner with Sony Pictures and its talented storytellers to apply our technology and create experiences only possible with OZO – like 3D 360 live VR broadcast." As part of the deal, Nokia will work with Sony to offer OZO hardware and software tools and technology to help create virtual reality content. This includes use of the OZO Virtual Reality 360 degree camera and the OZO Software Suite with OZO Live. OZO Live technology lets content creators produce fully immersive live 3D 360 degree video and audio experiences. Scot Barbour, VP, Production Technology at Sony Pictures added, "Nokia's OZO camera and its suite of professional tools are an excellent solution for content creators because they seamlessly integrate into established production processes and workflows, and enable the real time capture and broadcast of VR content.” Outside of content creation, Sony and Nokia will also integrate the OZO Player SDK into Sony’s Privilege Plus streaming entertainment app, providing the highest quality playback of OZO content through Sony's app, along with support for standard VR video and audio formats. "Partnerships with cutting edge technology companies like Nokia are critical as we develop the market for VR experiences and build scale in our production and distribution efforts," said Pete Wood, SVP, Digital Sales at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Source: NokiaPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Set to Acquire HARMAN in $8 Billion Deal[teaser]The auto-tech and audio company will be acquired by Samsung.[/teaser] Samsung Electronics and Harman International Industries, Incorporated have announced a definitive agreement which will allow Samsung to acquire HARMAN for $112 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $8 billion. The deal includes HARMAN's various audio brands and will greatly expand Samsung's presence in the connected technologies and automotive electronics markets. "HARMAN perfectly complements Samsung in terms of technologies, products and solutions, and joining forces is a natural extension of the automotive strategy we have been pursuing for some time," said Oh-Hyun Kwon, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics. "As a Tier 1 automotive supplier with deep customer relationships, strong brands, leading technology and a recognized portfolio of best-in-class products, HARMAN immediately establishes a strong foundation for Samsung to grow our automotive platform. Dinesh Paliwal is a proven global leader and, in our extensive discussions, we have developed deep respect for him, his strong senior leadership team and HARMAN's talented employees. HARMAN's sustained track record of rapid growth fueled by technology leadership and an unmatched automotive order pipeline reflects its commitment to innovation and customers." As part of the deal, HARMAN will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Samsung, and will continue to be led by the current management team. Likewise, Samsung plans to keep HARMAN’s work force, headquarters, and facilities. Though the main emphasis of the purchase is on HARMAN's leading presence in connected car solutions and in-vehicle tech, the Samsung acquisition will also include HARMAN's various consumer and professional audio brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, AKG, Lexicon, Infinity, and Revel -- allowing Samsung to offer enhanced customer benefits and user experiences across the company's entire collection of consumer and professional products. Samsung's acquisition of HARMAN is expected to close in mid-2017. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Countdown to Black Friday HD Gear Deals: Up to 73% off Bluetooth Speakers, Headphones, and More[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select electronics![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Black Friday Deals Store, Amazon is running a special sale on Bluetooth speakers, headphones, earbuds, and wireless video transmitters from Sony, TaoTronics, Sharkk, Photive, and Nyrius. Photive HYDRA Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $35 (73% off). Photive PH-BTE70 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds for iPhone 7 - Currently $25 (69% off). Sharkk ²O Bluetooth Speaker Wireless Waterproof Speaker - Currently $55 (44% off). Sony MDRZX770BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Currently $60 (40% off). Nyrius ARIES Prime Wireless Video HDMI Transmitter & Receiver - Currently $200 (33% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Black Friday sales and special promotions!Posted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Rosario Dawson, Elodie Yung, Deborah Ann Woll, and More Join Cast of Marvel's 'The Defenders'[teaser]More cast members have been confirmed for the upcoming superhero team-up series.[/teaser] Marvel and Netflix have revealed several cast additions for 'The Defenders.' The ensemble features a large group of returning supporting players from 'Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'Luke Cage,' and 'Iron Fist.' Per the show's Twitter account, the upcoming miniseries will include 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. The group now joins previously announced stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones. Likewise, Marvel also recently revealed that Sigourney Weaver will join the cast as an unspecified villain. '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. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Seasons one and two of 'Daredevil,' season one of 'Jessica Jones,' and season one of 'Luke Cage' are all available now to stream on Netflix. Meanwhile, 'Iron Fist' is set to premiere on March 17. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '3%' on November 25, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' on January 13, and 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: The Defenders (Twitter)Posted Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display Selected as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree[teaser]The company's flagship Ultra HD HDR display series has been chosen as a CES Innovation Honoree.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced that its P-Series Ultra HD display (full review here!) has been named a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree. Entries are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade media to recognize outstanding design and engineering in consumer electronics. "We're thrilled to have the VIZIO SmartCast P-Series named as a CES 2017 Innovation Awards honoree," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "The VIZIO SmartCast app, Tablet Remote and slew of advanced picture quality technologies truly is an innovative development for us. The goal of P-Series was to bring home entertainment into the mobile era and we're proud the collection has been recognized by CTA for its advancement of the category." The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association, the group responsible for the upcoming CES 2017 trade show. Honorees are judged on their engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function, user value, unique/novel features, and how they compare to other products in the marketplace. VIZIO's P-Series displays feature Ultra HD Full-Array LED panels with up to 128 Active LED Zones. Likewise, the displays offer HDR10 and Dolby Vision support for enhanced brightness and contrast in supported content -- including select streaming titles from VUDU and Netflix. In addition, the screens boast Ultra Color Spectrum for a wider color gamut. The sets also feature Chromecast built-in and include a 6-inch Android Tablet Remote preinstalled with the VIZIO SmartCast app. Instead of jumping between apps, VIZIO SmartCast lets users search and browse content by genre across multiple apps at once. The VIZIO SmartCast app is also available for download to iOS and Android smartphones or tablets, allowing customers to control any VIZIO SmartCast device from nearly any mobile device, from anywhere in the home. The VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display lineup is now available for purchase. In addition, the series will be displayed at CES 2017 on January 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Source: VIZIO via PRNewswirePosted Thu Nov 10, 2016 at 08:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Debuts Trailer for 'Mozart in the Jungle' Season 3, Streaming Premiere Set for December 9[teaser]The curtain will rise again on the New York Symphony Orchestra in December.[/teaser] Amazon has released a trailer for the upcoming third season of its original series 'Mozart in the Jungle.' The new season is set to premiere on December 9. Based on the critically acclaimed memoir Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs & Classical Music by Blair Tindall, the multi-award winning Amazon Original Series, Mozart in the Jungle draws back the curtain at the New York Symphony, where artistic dedication and creativity collide with mind games, politicking and survival instincts. The series is executive produced by Roman Coppola (Moonrise Kingdom), Jason Schwartzman (The Darjeeling Limited) and Paul Weitz (About a Boy) and stars Gael Garcia Bernal (Rosewater), Saffron Burrows (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Hannah Dunne (Frances Ha), Lola Kirke (Gone Girl), Malcolm McDowell (The Mentalist), Peter Vack (I Just Want My Pants Back) and Bernadette Peters (Smash). Season 3 of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning Mozart in the Jungle is about reinvention, as the orchestral family must find themselves as individuals before they can reunite renewed and stronger. With the symphony under lockout, Rodrigo heads to Venice to find inspiration working with an operatic diva. Meanwhile Hailey unsuccessfully tours Europe and begins to question her career as an oboist. Check out the official trailer below! In addition to the forthcoming third season, seasons one and two of 'Mozart in the Jungle' are currently available to Prime Members through Amazon Video. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. In addition, Amazon also recently renewed 'Bosch' for a fourth season, greenlit full season orders for its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' ordered a 13 episode documentary series called 'American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story,' announced an additional docuseries titled 'Novak' about tennis player Novak Djokovic, revealed plans to develop a series inspired by 'The Departed,' renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively, and ordered new shows from Matthew Weiner and David O. Russell. 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: YouTubePosted Thu Nov 10, 2016 at 02:45 PM PST by: -
YouTube Launches VR App for Daydream View[teaser]The company's new virtual reality app is now available.[/teaser] YouTube has announced the launch of its new stand-alone VR app for the Daydream View headset. With the YouTube VR app, customers can experience a variety of immersive virtual reality videos. To access the YouTube VR app, customers will need a Daydream-ready phone (like the Google Pixel) and the recently released Daydream View headset and controller. The app was designed specifically for VR, offering a growing collection of 360 degree videos. In addition, users can also watch standard videos on a virtual movie screen through the app's new theater mode. Likewise, the app includes voice search support, and users can sign into their accounts to access channels they have subscribed to, check out playlists, and more. Current YouTube VR content includes virtual reality videos from creators like Tastemade, Roosterteeth, the Natural History Museum in London, Meredith Foster, HuffPost RYOT, Curiscope, Tritonal, and StyleHaul -- covering VR news, comedy, beauty, education, cooking, travel, concerts, and a variety of other immersive experiences. The Daydream View headset is made with flexible and soft breathable fabrics, allowing the device to be 30% lighter than similar products while providing added comfort. To use the Daydream View, customers simply need to drop in a Daydream-ready smartphone (like the Google Pixel) and lock it into place. From there, the phone and headset connect wirelessly with an auto alignment system. In addition, the product includes a compact controller packed with sensors, letting customers interact with content through movements and gesture. And when not in use, the controller can slide right inside the headset for easy storage. Google's Daydream View is now available through Verizon, Best Buy, and the Google Store for $79. Source: YouTubePosted Thu Nov 10, 2016 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Set to Stream South Korean Disaster Film 'Pandora' in 2017[teaser]The upcoming disaster flick will stream globally through Netflix next year.[/teaser] Netflix has announced an international licensing agreement with Next Entertainment World for their movie 'Pandora.' The South Korean nuclear disaster film comes from CAC Entertainment and director Park Jung-Woo. "We are excited to work with Next Entertainment World to bring such high-quality Korean titles like Pandora to our members worldwide," said Rob Roy, Vice President Content Acquisition at Netflix. "Netflix is committed to bringing the best of global entertainment to the world and in an era where the Internet knows no bounds, this is another step towards delivering great stories to fans no matter where they live." In 'Pandora,' disaster strikes a nuclear power plant in a small, quiet town when an earthquake unexpectedly hits. The Pirates star Kim Nam-gil plays Jae-hyuk, a man who risks his life to save his family and country from the impending atomic explosion. The film also stars Kim Young-ae (The Attorney), Jung Jin-young (Miracle of Cell No. 7) and Kim Dae-myeong (Misaeng). 'Pandora' will stream exclusively through Netflix in 190 countries, excluding South Korea, in 2017. In South Korea, the film will start streaming after its theatrical release. Next Entertainment World CEO, Kim Woo-taek said, "We are delighted to partner with Netflix, a world-class content distributor, to be able to present Pandora to global audiences in over 190 countries. Following the recent success of Train to Busan in Asia, we hope the 'nuclear' themed Pandora can win much love from the audiences worldwide." Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, '3%' on November 25, 'Fuller House' season two on December 9, 'Barry' on December 16, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' on January 13, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: NetflixPosted Wed Nov 9, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by:
