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Netflix Reveals Streaming Premiere Dates for 'The Crown' & 'Marco Polo'[teaser]The Netflix original shows will arrive in July and November. [/teaser] Netflix has announced new details for two of its original series. The first season of 'The Crown' is set to debut exclusively through Netflix on November 4. Meanwhile, the second season of 'Marco Polo' is scheduled to make its streaming debut on July 1. A Netflix original series, 'The Crown' focuses on Queen Elizabeth II as a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world’s most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne....a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public facade with daring frankness. Prepare to be welcomed into the coveted world of power and privilege and behind locked doors in Westminster and Buckingham Palace....the leaders of an empire await. The show comes from writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon), director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), and producer Andy Harries (The Queen). Stars include Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, Matt Smith as Prince Phillip, John Lithgow as Sir Winston Churchill, Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother, Jared Harris as King George VI, Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret and Dame Eileen Atkins as Queen Mary, among others. In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, 'Marco Polo,' is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th Century China. The second season will consist of ten episodes. The show is created by John Fusco, and stars Lorenzo Richelmy (Marco Polo), Michelle Yeoh (the Handmaiden), Benedict Wong (Kublai Khan), Joan Chen (Empress Chabi), Zhu Zhu (Kokachin), Tom Wu (Hundred Eyes), Olivia Cheng (Mei Lin), Claudia Kim (Khutulun), Rick Yune (Kaidu), Remy Hii (Prince Jingim), Mahesh Jadu (Ahmad) and Uli Latukefu (Byamba) among others. Season one is now available to stream on Netflix. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
Onkyo Releases DP-X1 Hi-Res Digital Audio Player for $899[teaser]The new digital audio player is now available for purchase. [/teaser] Onkyo has announced the release of its latest audio product. The DP-X1 is a Hi-Res Digital Audio Player with MQA support (via a free update tomorrow, April 12). "We are very excited to launch MQA on the Onkyo DP-X1. The MQA sound on the portable player is truly breathtaking. With more MQA music in the market very soon, Onkyo customers will be amongst the first to truly experience the wonders of MQA. It's an exciting time for MQA partners and music lovers everywhere," said Bob Stuart, MQA's creator. The DP-X1 Digital Audio Player is based on the Android OS and offers support for several High Res Audio formats, including up to DSD 11.2MHz, 384kHz/24bit FLAC/WAV audio files. Likewise, the player will soon support the MQA format as well. MQA is a an end to end audio tech that provides authenticated master quality audio in a file that's small enough to stream or download. Under the hood, the DP-X1 was designed with "Pure Sound" in mind. To this end, to isolate sources of internal noise, the Audio circuit board and CPU board have been built on separate boards. In addition, the Audio circuit design uses ESS technology's SABRE DAC ES9018K2M and SABRE 9601K amp in a dual setup with a 2.5mm 4 pole jack for full balance output with support for normal BTL balance and Active Control GND drive. Finally, the player also provides the option to expand its storage to up to 432GB along with Google Play access. Onkyo's DP-X1 Digital Audio Player is now available for a suggested retail price of $899. The free MQA update will be available for download tomorrow.Posted Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Bloodline' Season Two, Premiere Set for May 27[teaser]The series starring Kyle Chandler will return for a second season in May. [/teaser] Netflix has released an official trailer for the second season of its original show, 'Bloodline.' Season two is set to premiere worldwide exclusively through Netflix on May 27. When the eldest brother and black sheep of the Rayburn family returns home, he exposes the emotional demons that lie at the core of the family, threatening to tear them apart. In season two, the Rayburns struggle to conceal an unthinkable crime and begin to unravel in the midst of mounting lies, betrayal, and paranoia. With a stellar cast headlined by Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Norbert Leo Butz, Jacinda Barrett, Jamie McShane, Enrique Murciano, Sissy Spacek, and Sam Shepard, the 10 episode series is from executive producers Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler (Damages), and produced by Sony Pictures Television. Check out the trailer below! All 13 season one episodes are now available to stream. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Patton Oswalt: Talking For Clapping' on April 22, '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, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, 'The Fundamentals of Caring' on June 24, 'Marco Polo' season 2 on July 1, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh' on July 29, '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 Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 54% off 4K Ultra HD TVs from LG & Hisense[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select 2015 Ultra HD TVs! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on 2015 4K Ultra HD TVs from Hisense and LG. LG 65UF9500 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV - Currently $2,050 (54% off). LG 65UF8600 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,760 (52% off). LG 55UF6800 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $860 (49% off). LG 65UF6800 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,475 (41% off). Hisense 65H7B2 65-Inch 4K Ultra TV - Currently $1,100 (27% off). Hisense 65H10B2 Curved 65-Inch 4K ULED TV - Currently $2,000 (33% off). Hisense 55H9B2 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra TV - Currently $750 (25% off). Hisense 55H7B2 55-Inch 4K Ultra TV - Currently $650 (19% 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 sales and special promotions!Posted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
Comedy Documentary 'Hannibal Takes Edinburgh' Now Streaming on Netflix[teaser]The feature length documentary premieres on Netflix today. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the release of its latest documentary. 'Hannibal Takes Edinburgh' is now available to stream globally through Netflix. Filmed over the course of 28 days in August 2013, Hannibal Takes Edinburgh follows Buress as the then up-and-coming comedian performed nightly to packed houses at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest art and comedy festival in the world. The film blends extended moments from Buress’ pin-sharp observational stand-up with scenes of the comedian waxing philosophic on building his comedy routine, life on the road for a comedian and immersing himself in the Scottish culture. Check out the clip below! The film is directed by Ryan Ferguson and produced by Apatow Productions and Bird Gang Bang Birds Productions. Likewise, Hannibal Buress and Judd Apatow serve as executive producers. Buress' third hour standup comedy special, 'Comedy Camisado,' previously debuted on Netflix back in February. The comedian is known for his standup, his Comedy Central series 'Why? with Hannibal Buress,' and appearances on 'Broad City' and 'The Eric Andre Show.' Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, '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, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, 'The Fundamentals of Caring' on June 24, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh' on July 29, and 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
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DISH Brings 4K Ultra HD Netflix Support to Hopper 3 DVR[teaser]The company's 4K DVR now supports Netflix playback in Ultra HD. [/teaser] DISH has announced the addition of 4K Netflix support to its Hopper 3 DVR. Users can now stream 4K Netflix titles in Ultra HD directly through the Hopper 3. "Netflix is actively taking steps to broaden the availability of Ultra HD content, with plans to provide more than 600 hours by the end of this year," said Vivek Khemka, DISH executive vice president and CTO. "As the cost of 4K TVs continues to decrease, consumer adoption of and interest in Ultra HD technology becomes more widespread. We’re making every effort to provide our Hopper 3 customers with additional access to 4K programming as it’s made available." To access Netflix, DISH subscribers with a Hopper 3 simply need to press the Home or App button on their remotes. From there, customers can select the Netflix App icon and search for Ultra HD content by typing in "4K" or "UHD." Current Netflix Ultra HD content includes original shows like 'Daredevil' and 'House of Cards.' Netflix recommends an internet connection speed of at least 25 megabits per second to stream Ultra HD titles. The Hopper 3 features 16 tuners, allowing customers to watch shows in multiple rooms, remotely view live content through DISH Anywhere, and schedule multiple recordings at the same time without any pesky conflicts. Under the hood, the device runs a Broadcom BCM7445 quad-core ARM application processor at 1.5 GHz, 21K DMIPS and features a 2TB hard drive for up to 500 hours of high-definition recording (or 2,000 hours of standard definition recording). For 4K playback, the Hopper 3 can decode and output 60 FPS and 10-bit color and can support H.264 and H.265. The device also supports HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, USB 3.0, and HDR10/BDA 2.0 encoded streams. Finally, the DVR features a new 4K Sports Bar Mode which divides the screen into four quadrants, enabling customers to watch four different HD feeds at the same time. Beyond Netflix, DISH has announced partnerships with Sony Pictures, The Orchard and Mance Media to offer on-demand Ultra HD content to the Hopper 3 and 4K Joey, including popular titles like 'The Amazing Spiderman' and 'American Hustle.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: DISHPosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 09:15 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Announces Two New Seasons of 'Project Mc2'[teaser]The Daytime Emmy nominated series has been renewed for two more seasons. [/teaser] Netflix has announced plans to stream two new seasons of its original series 'Project Mc2.' Season two is set to premiere worldwide through Netflix on Friday, August 12, and season three is scheduled to premiere in fall 2016. In addition, Netflix has also revealed plans to team up with a leading youth organization in the US to create interactive show screening experiences and online discovery kits, promoting the series' concept of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) toward young girls. "The strong values of teamwork, tenacity, female empowerment and intelligence is something we want all girls including my daughters to see more of on television," said Andy Yeatman, Director of Kids Content Acquisition. "We're thrilled to bring two more seasons of Project Mc2 to our members and to show young girls around the world that STEAM is both fun and accessible." 'Project Mc2' follows four super smart and science-skilled girls as they are recruited to join the spy organization, NOV8 ("Innovate"), working together to save the day and prove that Smart is the New Cool. Smart and successful leading women from the fields of entertainment, aeronautics and information technology will band together to bring Project Mc2 to its next level. Season 2 will not only introduce exciting new missions and fun, crime-solving experiments; but girls will also meet new friends who each contribute their own unique experience to their super smart spy squad. "When we set out to create the Project Mc2 franchise, our goal was to make STEAM relatable and fun for girls by seamlessly integrating it into things we know they already love," said Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA. "As we expand the Project Mc2 universe with Season 2 and beyond, we hope to continue to increase girls' exposure to these important disciplines and foster a confidence and receptiveness that can follow them into adulthood." Source: NetflixPosted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Comcast Adds Disney Titles to Digital Store, Lineup Includes 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'[teaser]The cable giant will now offer digital content from Walt Disney Studios. [/teaser] Comcast and Walt Disney Studios have announced a new content licensing agreement. As part of the deal, Comcast can now offer digital library titles from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney•Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disneynature, and Touchstone Pictures through the Xfinity On Demand digital store. "We are excited to expand our digital store offering with the incredible selection of titles from The Walt Disney Studios' portfolio," said Nancy Spears, Vice President, Digital Media Distribution and Monetization at Comcast Cable. "Disney films appeal to all generations, and now our customers will be able to easily add them to their digital collection to watch when and where they want." The current selection of digital titles available for purchase includes 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' In addition, upcoming titles will include popular films and franchises like 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' Disney•Pixar's 'Toy Story' and 'Finding Nemo,' Marvel’s 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Disney•Pixar’s 'The Good Dinosaur,' and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 'Frozen.' Likewise, Comcast will also be joining Disney Movies Anywhere as a participating retailer. The cloud based digital locker lets customers buy their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies anywhere, and watch them across numerous devices and platforms, complete with special content, rewards, and more. Beyond the new partnership with Walt Disney Studios, the Xfinity On Demand digital store also offers additional titles from FOX, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. Through the store, users can purchase many movies and shows in the cloud weeks before they hit Blu-ray/DVD. An exact launch date for Comcast Disney Movies Anywhere support has not been announced yet. Source: ComcastPosted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
NFL & Twitter Team up to Live Stream Thursday Night Football Games[teaser]Fans will be able to stream Thursday Night Football games during the upcoming 2016 NFL season. [/teaser] The National Football League has announced a partnership with Twitter to offer live OTT digital streams of Thursday Night Football games. The free live streams will be available globally through Twitter on a variety of mobile and connected devices. "Twitter is where live events unfold and is the right partner for the NFL as we take the latest step in serving fans around the world live NFL football," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "There is a massive amount of NFL-related conversation happening on Twitter during our games and tapping into that audience, in addition to our viewers on broadcast and cable, will ensure Thursday Night Football is seen on an unprecedented number of platforms this season. This agreement also provides additional reach for those brands advertising with our broadcast partners." As part of the deal, Twitter will stream the 10 upcoming Thursday Night Football games being broadcast by NBC and CBS. The games will also be simulcast on NFL Network, completing a "Tri-Cast" distribution model with broadcast (NBC/CBS), cable (NFL Network), and digital (Twitter) options. The live Twitter streams will be viewable for free without authentication to the over 800 Million registered and non-registered Twitter users worldwide on mobile phones, tablets, PCs and connected TVs. Beyond the games themselves, Twitter will also offer in-game highlights from TNF and pre-game Periscope broadcasts from players and teams. "This is about transforming the fan experience with football. People watch NFL games with Twitter today," said Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO. "Now they'll be able to watch right on Twitter Thursday nights." The 2016 NFL Regular Season will kick off on Thursday, September 8. The NFL previously offered a free live stream in conjunction with Yahoo for their October 25 game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Source: NFLPosted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Preps 'The Fundamentals of Caring' for June 24 Premiere[teaser]The film starring Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez is set to make its streaming debut in June. [/teaser] Netflix has announced a premiere date for its latest original movie. 'The Fundamentals of Caring' will be available for streaming exclusively through Netflix on June 24. The film follows the story of Ben, a retired writer who becomes a caregiver after suffering a personal tragedy. After 6 weeks of training, Ben meets his first client, Trevor, a foul-mouthed 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor take an impromptu road trip to all the places Trevor has become obsessed with while watching the local news, including their holy grail: the World's Deepest Pit. Along the way, they pick up a sassy runaway and a mother-to-be who help test the pair’s survival skills outside of their calculated existence as they come to understand the importance of hope and true friendship. 'The Fundamentals of Caring' is based on the novel by Jonathan Evison, and the film is written, directed, and produced by Rob Burnett. The cast includes Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson, and Frederick Weller. After SVOD rights were acquired by Netflix, the movie premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in January as the Closing Night film. In addition to streaming, the movie will also get a theatrical awards qualifying run. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, '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, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, and 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh' on July 29. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by:
