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Marvel's 'The Punisher' Sets His Sights on Netflix[teaser]The comic book vigilante is returning to Netflix in a new original series. [/teaser] Netflix has announced a full season order for Marvel's 'The Punisher.' The series will star Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle. Steve Lightfoot ('Hannibal') is on board as Executive Producer. "We want to thank the fans who are clamoring for more of Jon's stunning and powerful performance as Frank Castle from ‘Marvel’s Daredevil," said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel TV, Jeph Loeb, "Now combined with Showrunner Steve Lightfoot's compelling writing, we're thrilled to bring Marvel's The Punisher to Netflix." Frank Castle previously made his Netflix debut in the second season of 'Daredevil.' 'The Punisher' is now the sixth Marvel Netflix series to be announced, joining 'Daredevil,' the Peabody Award-winning 'Jessica Jones,' the upcoming 'Luke Cage' and 'Iron Fist,' and the team-up mini-series 'The Defenders.' Executive Producer Steve Lightfoot will also serve as showrunner and is set to write the series' first two episodes. Marvel's 'The Punisher' is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. An exact release date has not been announced yet. "Jon hooked our global audience with his performance as Frank Castle from the moment he stepped on screen in Marvel's Daredevil, and we are looking forward to seeing more of him in this role under the vision of Steve Lightfoot," said Cindy Holland, Netflix Vice President of Original Content. "For me, the complexity and unpredictability of Frank Castle make him an incredibly compelling character and I couldn't be more excited to dive into his world," said Executive Producer and Showrunner, Steve Lightfoot. "After watching Jon's performance in ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ I could not be more excited to be working with him to further develop and progress the story of this anti-hero in a show of his own." A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Apr 29, 2016 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
"Wanna Win My Package?" Klipsch Offers 'Deadpool' Soundbar Sweepstakes![teaser]The "Merc with a Mouth" is teaming up with Klipsch to offer free soundbars and Blu-rays. [/teaser] Klipsch has announced an exclusive home audio partnership for the home entertainment release of 'Deadpool' on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD download, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 10. And to celebrate, the company is running a special "Wanna Win My Package" consumer sweepstakes with a grand prize consisting of a Klipsch Reference R-20B sound bar and a Deadpool Blu-ray disc. The Klipsch "Wanna Win My Package?" 'Deadpool' consumer sweepstakes will run from May 1 – June 30 on the company's website and social media networks. Entrants can sign up at www.Klipsch.com/deadpool for the chance to win a grand prize package of a Klipsch Reference R-20B sound bar and a 'Deadpool' Blu-ray disc. 2nd Place will receive an R-10B soundbar and 'Deadpool' Blu-ray, and 3rd Place will take home an R-4B soundbar and 'Deadpool' Blu-ray. The R-20B is a two-way soundbar that features two lightweight ¾-inch tweeters and four 3-inch polypropylene woofers for crisp highs and dynamic sound. In addition, the tweeters use the company's Tractrix Horns for reduced distortion and better audio dispersion to the main listening area. A 10-inch wireless subwoofer with a slot-port design is also included. Dolby Digital decoding, Bluetooth support, and aptX audio decoding for lossless music streaming are integrated as well. In addition to the sweepstakes, Klipsch is now offering 20% off of its R-110SW 10" 200 Watt Subwoofer, bringing the current price down to $439. The unit features a spun copper, front-firing Cerametallic woofer for strong low frequencies and minimal distortion. Likewise, the subwoofer's all-digital amplifier provides high efficiency power for accurate audio reproduction. Finally, the R-110SW supports the Klipsch WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit, for fully wireless connections around a user's room. 'Deadpool' will be available on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 10. Order the Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Source: KlipschPosted Fri Apr 29, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Begins Principal Photography on 'Okja' Starring Tilda Swinton & Jake Gyllenhaal[teaser]The adventure film is coming to the streaming platform next year. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the beginning of principal photography for its latest original movie, 'Okja.' The film is being directed by Bong Joon Ho ('Snowpiercer,' 'The Host,' 'Mother') and is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2017 along with a limited day and date theatrical release in the US. "With Okja I want to show the beauty that can exist between man and animal, and also the horror between them," said Director Bong. 'Okja' was written by Bong and Jon Ronson (Frank) and follows Mija, a young girl who must risk everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend – a massive animal named 'Okja'. Mija will be played by Seohyun An. The movie also stars Tilda Swinton ('Hail, Caesar!,' 'Moonrise Kingdom'), Jake Gyllenhaal ('Nightcrawler,' 'Everest'), Paul Dano ('Love & Mercy,' '12 Years a Slave'), Devon Bostick ('The 100'), Lily Collins ('To The Bone'), Byun Heebong ('The Host'), Shirley Henderson ('Anna Karenina'), Daniel Henshall ('The Babadook'), Yoon Je Moon ('Mother'), Choi Wooshik ('Set Me Free') and Steven Yeun ('The Walking Dead'). Producers include Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Lewis Taewan Kim, Dooho Choi, Woo-sik Seo and Bong Joon Ho. The film is being shot in South Korea, Canada and the US in English and Korean. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Special Correspondents' on April 29, 'Marseille' on May 5, the second season of 'Grace and Frankie' on May 6, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'Bloodline' season two on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' on June 10, 'The Fundamentals of Caring' on June 24, 'Marco Polo' season two on July 1, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Apr 28, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Denon Updates HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Sound System Lineup with Bluetooth and High-Res Audio Support[teaser]The HEOS audio lineup has some new upgrades. [/teaser] Denon has announced an update to its HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Sound System lineup. As part of the upgrade, the new HEOS family of speakers, pre-amps and amps now support Bluetooth and high resolution audio. "We are pleased to introduce this new upgrade to our HEOS platform that brings high resolution audio playback, built in Bluetooth, and a significant increase in processing power that will intensify performance and support new features that we can't wait to bring to the HEOS family!" said Brendon Stead, SVP product development at Denon. "Consumers are embracing our HEOS line of products, and we are looking forward to making the platform even better with new software features." The HEOS line offers a wireless multiroom audio solution for customers, allowing them to stream music from tablets, smartphones, USB storage, and internet services through the HEOS controller app for Android, iOS, and Fire devices. With HEOS, users can group several rooms together and play the same song perfectly synchronized, or play a different song in every room. Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, Rhapsody, iHeart Radio, TIDAL, SiriusXM, Soundcloud and Amazon Music playback are also included. Likewise, HEOS lets customers stream Bluetooth content from one speaker to other speakers over Wi-Fi. With the update for high res audio, the new models now offer support for uncompressed WAV (PCM), ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) music files up to 24-bit/192-kHz over network or USB. In addition, DSD and AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) audio track support is coming soon as well. The upgraded Denon HEOS line includes the HEOS 1, HEOS 3, HEOS 5, HEOS 7, HEOS Amp, and HEOS Preamp. Source: DenonPosted Thu Apr 28, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
TiVo Details Roamio OTA 1TB DVR, Price Set for $400 with TiVo Service[teaser]The upcoming over-the-air DVR will not require an on-going monthly subscription fee. [/teaser] TiVo has announced the latest addition to its DVR lineup. The new TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB offers hefty storage and no monthly service charge. "The TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB is in a class of its own," said Ira Bahr, TiVo's Chief Marketing and Retail Sales Officer. "It delivers the unparalleled TiVo DVR experience, as well as an intuitive integration between free over-the-air HD channels and major streaming services. No other device brings everything you watch together into one single, easy-to-use interface." The TivO Roamio OTA 1TB is capable of recording up to 150 hours of over-the-air HD content from local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and Univision over an HD antenna. Likewise, the DVR also offers access to several streaming apps, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant Video and YouTube. Here's a full rundown of features: - Storage: 1TB (up to 150 HD hours)- Tuners: 4 tuners- SkipMode: Skip commercial breaks of recorded shows with the press of a single button- QuickMode: Watch recordings 30 percent faster with pitch-corrected audio- OnePass™: Consolidate episodes of your favorite shows available via Over-the-Air broadcast or via internet video services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Instant Video, and create a universal watch list across all providers- OneSearch™: Search across local channels and internet video services to find which shows are available and where they can be found- Casting: Cast your favorite Netflix and YouTube video from your mobile device to the TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB6. No need to buy a Chromecast™ dongle; casting is built-in.- Tru Multi Room™ Video: Works with the industry-leading TiVo Minis. Live, Recorded and Over-the-Top (OTT) content with the same interface on every TV in your home7, including power features such as SkipMode.- Compatibility with TiVo Stream: Stream and download live and recorded TV to iOS and Android™ smartphones and tablets, both in and out of home8. Or watch your recorded shows on an Amazon Fire™ TV or Apple TV® in another room of your home.- Free mobile application: Manage your recordings on your TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB through remote OnePass management The TivO Roamio OTA 1TB will be available starting May 2 from Amazon, Best Buy, and TiVo.com. Suggested retail price is a one-time payment of $400 including TiVo service. Source: TiVoPosted Wed Apr 27, 2016 at 05:15 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Announces 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later'[teaser]The cult comedy will return to Netflix next year. Make it your beeswax to be there! [/teaser] Netflix has announced its latest original series. 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' will serve as a sequel to the original film and the previously released Netflix series 'Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.' Finally, fans can see what happens to their favorite campers and counselors ten years after the original film in a new Netflix original series 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.' The series will include eight all new 30 minute episodes and is set to premiere in 2017. The series will be written by Michael Showalter and David Wain and Wain will direct. Executive Producers for 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' are Michael Showalter, David Wain, Peter Principato, Jonathan Stern and Howard Bernstein. Casting has not been announced yet, but the previously released prequel series, 'Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp,' featured Elizabeth Banks, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Christopher Meloni, Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, Amy Poehler, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, and Michael Showalter. All eight episodes of the show are now available to stream on Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Special Correspondents' on April 29, 'Marseille' on May 5, the second season of 'Grace and Frankie' on May 6, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'Bloodline' season two on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' on June 10, 'The Fundamentals of Caring' on June 24, 'Marco Polo' season two on July 1, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wight. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Apr 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Sony Readies HDR Support for VPL-VW365ES 4K Ultra HD Home Theater Projector[teaser]The VPL-VW365ES will soon gain high dynamic range support. [/teaser] Sony has announced plans to add HDR (high dynamic range) support to its VPL-VW365ES 4K Ultra HD Home Theater Projector. The update will be available through a firmware upgrade set for release in May. "Sony understands 4K HDR like no other company," said Sunil Nayyar, Director of Product Marketing, TV and Projectors, North America. "Sony's 4K HDR Ultra HD TVs deliver HDR compatibility and stunning performance, and our 4K HDR projectors offer a true home theater experience for enthusiasts looking for the best possible image quality, particularly on screens larger than 80 inches. Sony's 4K SXRD imaging technology and HDR support continues to be the state-of-the-art in home theater projection." The VPL-VW365ES is a native 4K projector with an SXRD panel, Sony’s proprietary TRILUMINOs engine, Motionflow picture technology, and a built-in RF 3D transmitter. Likewise, the projector includes HDMI connectivity with HDCP 2.2 compliancy and a long-lasting lamp for up to 6,000 hours of performance. In addition, upcoming HDR support will allow the projector to display supported high dynamic range content, offering superior contrast, highlights, and shadows. The VPL-VW365ES will now be the third Sony 4K projector with HDR support, following the VPL-VW665ES and VPL-VW5000ES. Sony's premium VPL-VW5000ES ($60,000) uses an SXRD panel with a laser light engine to produce 4K images with 5,000 lumens of brightness. In addition, the VPL-VW5000ES includes integrated HDR (high dynamic range) playback, full support for the DCI-P3 color gamut, and the ability to emulate the BT.2020 color space. The projector also features an HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI input that is capable of accepting 4K 60p signals at up to YCbCr 4:4:4 8bit or YCbCr 4:2:2 12bit. The VPL-VW365ES is now available for a suggested retail price of $9,999. In addition, the VPL-VW665ES is now available for a suggested retail price of $14,999. Source: SonyPosted Wed Apr 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
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Criterion & Turner Classic Movies Prep FilmStruck Streaming Service[teaser]The upcoming streaming platform is geared toward film buffs. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection and Turner Classic Movies have announced plans to launch their own subscription streaming service. Dubbed FilmStruck, the ad-free platform will focus on independent, art-house, international, and contemporary cinema. "At Turner, we are dedicated to engaging fans wherever they are, and we're investing aggressively in content, new capabilities and new businesses to achieve that goal," said John Martin, chairman and CEO of Turner. "FilmStruck is a terrific example of our strategy to meet consumer demand for great content across all screens. It's tailor-made for the diehard movie enthusiasts who craves a deep, intimate experience with independent, foreign, and arthouse films. And it takes advantage of TCM's powerful curation capabilities, as well as its proven track record in building a long-term relationship with passionate film fans." FilmStruck will offer a mix of contemporary and classic arthouse, indie, foreign and cult films from many major studios and independent distributors, including Warner Bros., Janus Films, Flicker Alley and Icarus. Titles will include 'Seven Samurai,' 'A Hard Day’s Night,' 'A Room With A View,' 'Blood Simple,' 'My Life As A Dog,' 'Mad Max,' 'Breaker Morant,' 'The Player,' and more. Likewise, the platform will feature a rotating selection of curated Criterion films, complete with commentaries and supplemental material. And beyond the standard FilmStruck library, subscribers will also be able to sign up for the Criterion Channel -- a premium service that will be dedicated to the Criterion Collection with access to the company's library of more than 1,100 films, along with special features and titles from outside Criterion's library. This will include films from major studios and independent rights holders, and archival discoveries not yet available on disc. Exact pricing has not been announced yet, but FilmStruck will be launching this fall on desktop and mobile devices, and internet connected television platforms. Criterion titles will remain available for streaming on Hulu through November, before moving exclusively to FilmStruck. Source: FilmStruck, CriterionPosted Tue Apr 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Director Francis Ford Coppola Praises LG OLED TV Tech & Perfect Black Levels[teaser]The Academy Award winning director is a big fan of OLED technology. [/teaser] Francis Ford Coppola has announced his support for LG's OLED TV tech. With their perfect blacks and vivid colors, OLED panels are capable of presenting the director's films as they are intended. "When I first watched Apocalypse Now on LG OLED, I was filled with emotion. Not only because it was so lifelike that I felt like I was back in the director's chair nearly 40 years ago, but because I was finally able to see the film how I always intended it to look," remarked Coppola. "Every scene was so vivid and stunning. Every detail was so perfectly clear and immersive. Many of these details which were originally lost when translated onto screen, were now brought back to all their glory." LG OLED TVs offer superior black levels, uniformity, and viewing angles over traditional LCD panels. In addition, the company's 2016 lineup of 4K Ultra HD OLED TVs includes models with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, along with Ultra HD Premium certification. Check out the video below to hear more comments from Coppola about OLED TVs. "LG OLED TV delivers what industry experts and consumers alike have hailed as the best TV picture quality ever right to consumers' living rooms," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "The innovation of OLED TV, along with advancements such as 4K Ultra HD and HDR, is revolutionizing the home entertainment experience and enabling viewers to experience films the way that visionary filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola meant for them to be seen." Here's a rundown of LG OLED TVs on sale now: LG Curved OLED 4k Smart TV 65EG9600 (2015 Model) - Currently $4,997 LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV 65EF9500 (2015 Model) - Currently $4,997 LG Curved OLED 4K Smart TV 55EG9600 ( 2015 Model) - Currently $2,997 LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV 55EF9500 (2015 Model) - Currently $2,997 LG Curved OLED 1080p Smart TV 55EG9100 (2015 Model) - Currently $1,997 LG Flat OLED65E6P 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2016 Model) - Currently $5,999 LG Flat OLED55E6P 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2016 Model) - Currently $5,999 LG Flat OLED65G6P 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2016 Model) - Currently $7,999. Source: LGPosted Tue Apr 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Steam Expands Video Library with Lionsgate Films, Titles Include 'The Hunger Games' Series[teaser]The studio is bringing over 100 feature films to the digital distribution platform. [/teaser] Lionsgate and Valve have announced a partnership that will bring Lionsgate movies to Valve's Steam platform. The deal includes popular blockbuster franchises like 'The Hunger Games,' 'Twilight,' 'Divergent,' and 'Saw.' "We're delighted to partner with Steam, a leader in the digital entertainment and gaming space, as part of our commitment to remain at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering content to online audiences around the world," said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. "With over 125 million users, Steam represents a unique, exciting and disruptive opportunity to expand our global distribution business." As part of the agreement, Lionsgate will bring over 100 feature films to the Steam platform, with more titles set to be added as the partnership expands. Current titles include hit films like 'The Hunger Games,' 'Kick-Ass,' 'Sicario,' 'Crank,' and 'Apocalypse Now: Redux.' 48 hour rental prices range from $3.99 to $4.99 for single film releases. Beyond Lionsgate movies, the Steam platform offers a growing collection of digital content with thousands of titles, including games, software, and streaming video. "Lionsgate has emerged as a major creative force with a deep pipeline of blockbuster franchises and commercially exciting, star-driven event films, making them important content suppliers for our platform," said Valve head of marketing Doug Lombardi. "Their films are engaging audiences and fostering rich communities around the world, reflecting the kind of high-quality entertainment that we expect to drive the continued expansion of our content offering." Steam users can view video content on all Steam-supported platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and SteamOS. In addition, the platform also offers virtual reality content via SteamVR. Source: Lionsgate via PR Newswire, SteamPosted Mon Apr 25, 2016 at 04:15 PM PDT by:
