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Netflix Releases Teaser for 'The Do-Over' Starring Adam Sandler, Premiere Set for May 27[teaser]A release date has been announced for Adam Sandler's second Netflix film. [/teaser] Netflix has revealed a teaser for its latest original movie. 'The Do-Over' stars Adam Sandler and will be the second film released as part of a four picture deal between Netflix and Happy Madison Productions. The movie will begin streaming worldwide on May 27. Two down-on-their-luck guys decide to fake their own deaths and start over with new identities, only to find the people they're pretending to be are in even deeper trouble. The cast includes Adam Sandler, Paula Patton, and David Spade. The comedy is directed by Steven Brill and is written by Kevin Barnett and Chris Pappas. Check out the announcement teaser below. 'The Do-Over' will join the previously released 'Ridiculous 6,' which was also part of the same four picture deal between Netflix and Happy Madison. 'The Ridiculous 6' is available to stream now and stars Adam Sandler, Nick Nolte, Whitney Cummings, Danny Trejo, Taylor Lautner, Blake Shelton, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, Dan Aykroyd, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Terry Crews, Jon Lovitz, Luke Wilson, Steve Zahn, Chris Parnell, Lavell Crawford and Vanilla Ice. The films focuses on an orphan, Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn, who was raised by Native Americans. When his outlaw dad is kidnapped, Tommy sets off across the West on a rescue mission with five brothers he never knew he had. Recent Netflix premieres include season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' and the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday.' Upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The Ranch' on April 1, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Mar 22, 2016 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Bang & Olufsen Teams Up with LG to Produce OLED TVs[teaser]The high end Danish electronics company will offer OLED TV models next year. [/teaser] Bang & Olufsen has announced a new partnership with LG. As part of the deal, LG will produce OLED panels for B&O. "This partnership with LG will enable Bang & Olufsen to stay at the forefront of innovation in the TV category, a category which is currently undergoing significant change and which is very important to Bang & Olufsen. The partnership will address Bang & Olufsen's key challenges related to scale and complexity", says CEO Tue Mantoni. Through their new strategic technology partnership B&O will be able to combine their expertise in acoustics and design with LG's proficiency in OLED display technology. This will allow B&O to enhance its supply chain, development, production and service. OLED panels offer many benefits over traditional LCD screens, including superior black levels, contrast, and viewing angles. Beyond OLED TVs, the partnership also covers license and product bundle activities. Though exact pricing, specs, and availability have not been detailed yet, LG is expected to produce the first OLED TV for Bang and Olufsen in 2017. Beyond the company's partnership with B&O, LG already has several OLED TV models on sale now. Here's a rundown of the manufacturer's current OLED discounts and bundles: LG Curved OLED 4k Smart TV (65EG9600) & LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV (65EF9500) - Currently $4,999 ($1,000 off)- Deal also includes choice of 43UF6400/LAS855M/LAS851M/or $300 Gift Card (Ends in April) LG Curved OLED 4K Smart TV (55EG9600) & LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV (55EF9500) - Currently $2,999 ($1,000 off)- Deal also includes choice of 42LF5600/43LF5400/LAS551H/LAS454B/SH5B, SH4/or $200 Gift Card (Ends in April) LG Curved OLED 1080p Smart TV (55EG9100) - Currently $1,999 ($500 off) -Deal also includes choice of LAS454B/SH5B, SH4/or $100 Gift Card (Ends in April) Source: Global NewswirePosted Tue Mar 22, 2016 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Readies New Comedy Series 'Santa Clarita Diet' Starring Drew Barrymore & Timothy Olyphant[teaser]A new comedy series is heading to the streaming platform next year. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the latest addition to its lineup of original shows. 'Santa Clarita Diet' is a comedy series from writer Victor Fresco ('Better Off Ted,' 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe'). Said executive producer/showrunner Victor Fresco: "The genius of casting Timothy and Drew, combined with my comedic… oh wait, that’s Cindy's quote. I agree with what Cindy is about to say." "The genius casting of Timothy and Drew combined with Victor’s unique comedic sensibility will delight, and definitely surprise, our members around the world," said Cindy Holland, Netflix vice president of original content. In the single-camera series, Joel (Timothy Olyphant, Justified) and Sheila (Drew Barrymore, Blended) are husband and wife realtors leading vaguely discontented lives in the L.A. suburb of Santa Clarita, until Sheila goes through a dramatic change sending both their lives down a road of death and destruction...but in a good way. The Netflix production is executive produced by Victor Fresco, Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Aaron Kaplan, Tracy Katsky, Chris Miller and Ember Truesdell. In addition, Nancy Juvonen is on board as a producer. An exact premiere date has not been announced yet, but the show will stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix in 2017. Recent Netflix premieres include season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' and the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday.' Upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The Ranch' on April 1, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Mar 22, 2016 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
Hands On First Look: VIZIO Launches New P-Series with Dolby Vision & SmartCast[teaser]Some exciting news on the display front, once again proving 2016 to be a very good year for considering a 4K Ultra High Definition upgrade.[/teaser]VIZIO has not only launched a major overhaul to its well-reviewed P-Series 4K UHD displays, but is releasing this new iteration as the first product to run on a new wireless, entertainment ecosystem dubbed SmartCast.On top of the announcement, HDD got to demo each model in-person and the results -- eye-popping colors with deep black levels all controlled by a next generation interface -- are indeed promising. Look for a full review in the coming weeks. For now, let's cover what we know: SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display VIZIO has a history of making budget-friendly TVs, but in the last two or three years, they've redefined what it means to be affordable by offering penny-pinching price points for performance features more akin to their competitors' flagship displays. Specifically, I'm talking about Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) -- arrays of individual LEDs that can be turned on and off with more precision -- giving LCD displays better contrast ratios and the ability to hit deeper black levels. Without FALD, LCD simply can't compete with Plasma or OLED technologies.Previous gen P-Series UHD models boasted up to 72 Active LED Zones, but the new 2016 models feature as many as 128, a nice boost that helps prevent "blooming" -- a flaw caused when smaller bright objects light up against dark backgrounds.With four sizes entering the lineup -- 50", 55", 65", and 75" -- P-Series UHD Home Theater Displays are the second VIZIO models, after the Reference Series, to offer Dolby Vision high dynamic range with a wider color gamut; Dolby Vision content can be accessed via streaming or HDMI. HDR10 compatibility, a first for VIZIO, is coming too -- about 90 days after product launch. Three out of the four models are built with VA (Vertical Alignment) panels, which according to VIZIO, offer better black levels and overall picture quality when viewed straight on. However, you will lose visible color saturation if seated too far off to the side. Because viewing angles are important to some customers, VIZIO always offers one IPS panel per series. In this case, that's the 55-incher. The trade-off is at the expense of black levels.The new P-Series can reproduce about 95% of the DCI P3 cinema color space, which is where theatrical and UHD HDR / WCG content is currently being graded (basically, to achieve the wider color space of Rec 2020 today, you'd need a professional laser projection system, and only one scene in the history of cinema -- from 'Inside Out' -- has ever been graded to that space). P-Series displays are also capable of outputting up to 600 nits across their entire screen (emphasis on the entire screen). However, smaller bright objects like bomb blasts or fireworks can exceed that measurement. By how much, I'm not sure; VIZIO didn't specify. Technically, this means the P-Series doesn't meet the Ultra HD Premium specification, but VIZIO says whole-screen performance is more important, and a much truer, way to measure peak luminance. In other words, some displays claiming 1,000-nit peak luminance may not be able to achieve such brightness across the entire screen. I'll have to spend more time with one at home, but in our demonstration -- with all the lights off, then all the lights on -- the P-Series looked plenty bright.The hands-on demo consistent of streaming UHD Dolby Vision content via USB sticks as well as directly from VUDU (click on the image above to see a full list of available titles), highlighting scenes from 'Mad Max Fury Road', 'Man of Steel', and 'Pan'. Each one was awash in detail and rich colors, whether I was six feet away or pixel-peeping close. 'Fury Road' offered more detail in its explosions as well as in the spectral highlights of chrome, and deeper reds pouring out of the flame-thrower guitar. 'Pan' rendered saturated colors exceptionally well. And 'Man of Steel' showed off high dynamic range during the Krypton opening sequence -- dark regions next to a sunset and even brighter, fiery explosions. Also, a Dolby Vision logo -- a painted color wheel against a black background -- showed no hints of blooming. SmartCast, Google Cast & a Tablet Remote But wait there's more! Yes, the televisions themselves are potentially exciting -- I can't imagine many other brands competing with these features at these price points (see below) -- but the P-Series is much more than an UHD display, it's the first product to launch as part of the VIZIO SmartCast ecosystem.What is SmartCast, exactly? If you're familiar with Google Cast, it's based on that platform. If you don't know Google Cast, here's a LINK, but the quick version is this: Google Cast is a feature already built into many iOS and Android streaming apps like VUDU, Netflix, Pandora, and HULU where, at the click of a button, your smartphone or tablet plays content on an external device. It's a little like AirPlay, but rather than the content running ON your phone and streaming OUT to the display, the display itself does the streaming. Which is how you get access to UHD content with multi-channel surround sound, not to mention Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. In this sense, VIZIO has re-imagined what it means to have a smart interface. Gone is the standard suite of streaming a/v apps. In fact, outside of a settings menu, the VIZIO P-Seires doesn't have an in-display interface. Instead, P-Series displays run on, and stream content from, the SmartCast app or any app with Google Cast enabled. Meaning, all Android and iOS devices are ready to become P-Series remote controls. Also, you'll never have to -- outside of firmware -- update the display's streaming apps if you keep your smartphone or tablet up-to-date. And, not only can the SmartCast app control the P-Series, it's going to be the cornerstone for a host of VIZIO products from displays to audio gear (more on this below), allowing customers to create whole-home a/v integration.Oh, and if for some reason a customer doesn't already own an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, VIZIO's got you covered there too.Remember that demo I mentioned earlier? About halfway through, there I was ogling the Dolby Vision content and the VIZIO reps start controlling the displays with what looked like an Android phone. Only it wasn't. It was one of two included P-Series remotes.Say what? Yup, every VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display includes one 6" Android Tablet Remote (plus a standard IR remote), which comes with a wireless charging station, the SmartCast app pre-installed, and features Full 1080p HD resolution, the Android Lollipop OS, a V8 octa-core processor, stereo speakers, and 16GB of storage. Meaning, not only is the included-tablet a remote for the P-Series, but you can use it as a standalone tablet. Want to watch 'Mad Mad Fury Road' on VUDU, but the Kiddo prefers 'Thomas & Friends' on Netflix? No problem, get 'Mad Max' running on the P-Series, and hand the tablet off to Junior. Battery life is reportedly excellent, with a stand-by charge lasting weeks. In terms of functionality, when you're searching for content to stream, the remote will search mulitple services to let you know where you can watch (or listen).SmartCast is a different concept for TVs. Heck, without a built-in TV tuner, the P-Series aren't technically TVs. Regardless, these home theater displays are quick to learn and works remarkably well for what limited use I saw. We are definitely looking forward to exploring the SmartCast / Google Cast ecosystem over the next few months. SmartCast Audio As mentioned above, the SmartCast ecosystem isn't limited to watching Ultra High Definition content with HDR/WCG -- it's also a solution for whole-home audio that VIZIO plans to integrate into their upcoming soundbars and speakers. Pricing, availability, and full specifications have yet to be announced, but we demoed three of the early SmartCast Audio products:The first was a 5.1 SmartCast Soundbar (not pictured). Similiar in many ways to the VIZIO SB4051 Soundbar we reviewed earlier this year, the new 41" SmartCast Soundbar featured a three-channel soundbar paired with a wireless, powered subwoofer that has connections for the the two rear-channel speakers. Particularly fun to note -- the 8" sub can be laid flat and placed under couches. We didn't get to demo too much of the full surround experience, but based on VIZIO's history with this product line, this new, slimmer soundbar would make a great option for those who stream a lot of content, want a clean setup, and who aren't interested in Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. It also has the capability to switch between multiple audio sources without disrupting video playing on the P-Series. Next we saw the SmartCast Crave 360 wireless speaker. It's a 2.1 speaker that throws stereo sound into a 360 space, and features both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It's ultra portable too. See that clean metal portion under the VIZIO logo? It's actually a flush-mounting charging station. Users can leave the Crave 360 plugged in, or take the speaker on the go. I believe VIZIO mentioned 8 hours of playback. Design quality and functionality are solid -- the speaker's upper metallic ring is actually a volume control, and its top surface acts like a track pad -- tap to pause or play, swipe to go to the next track.Lastly, we saw the SmartCast Crave Pro wireless speaker (pictured above this section). This one trades portability for sonics. It's a larger 2.1 system with more base, and meant to stay in one place. It too features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for SmartCast integration, as well as a smaller version of the volume dial / track pad controls. P-Series Specifications Pricing & Availability VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Displays are available NOW. Go to VIZIO.com to find your local P-Series retailer; we'll hopefully get some Amazon links up soon. Pricing is as follows: The 50" model (P50-C1) has a $999.99 MSRP.The 55" model (P55-C1) has a $1,299.99 MSRP.The 55" model (P65-C1) has a $1,999.99 MSRP.The 75" model (P75-C1) has a $3,799.99 MSRP. Pricing or availability has not been announced for the SmartCast Crave Pro, Crave 360, or any SmartCast Soundbars. Final Thoughts In talking to VIZIO reps last week, they said one of the main reasons they developed the Reference Series displays (the 65" model with costs $6,000) was to trickle down technologies into their more affordable product. With the P-Series you get 90% of the Reference's performance capabilities at one-third the price (when comparing 65" models). And, as far as I'm aware, the Reference Series can't do HDR10 at all, and Dolby Vision is limited to streaming.The P-Series instantly impresses in terms of picture quality, performance features, and pricing. The SmartCast ecosystem and included-tablet are icing on the UHD cake. I can't wait to test it out in my own home. If you can't afford OLED, and don't mind the lack of 3D support, it's going to be hard to find a better value for UHD with HDR in 2016.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who' Set to Materialize on Amazon Prime[teaser]The Doctor and his TARDIS are heading to Amazon's streaming service later this month. [/teaser] Amazon and BBC Worldwide North America.have announced a new deal for the US streaming rights to 'Doctor Who.' As part of the multi-year partnership, Amazon Prime will become the exclusive streaming home to all of the show's contemporary (2005 and on) episodes. The first eight seasons and holiday specials will be available to stream for Amazon Prime members starting March 27. In addition, season nine and the 2015 Christmas special, 'The Husbands of River Song,' will arrive on the streaming platform in the fall. The show's tenth season is due to premiere on the BBC in 2017. This will be the last season for current showrunner Steven Moffat. The series was previously available to stream on other platforms, including Hulu Plus and Netflix. The Doctor is an alien Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who travels through all of time and space in his TARDIS with his companion. Instead of dying, the Doctor is able to "regenerate" into a new body, taking on a new personality with each regeneration. In season nine, Peter Capaldi returns as the Doctor alongside Jenna Coleman and guests including 'Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams. Now that the Doctor and Clara have established a dynamic as a partnership of equals, they’re relishing the fun and thrills that all of space and time has to offer. Tangling with ghosts, Vikings and the ultimate evil of the Daleks, they embark on their biggest adventures yet. Missy is back to plague the Doctor once more, the Zygons inspire fear as they shape-shift into human clones, and a new arrival moves in cosmic ways. An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $99 per year and includes: FREE Two-Day Shipping with no minimum order size on over 20 million items Unlimited, ad-free access to over a million songs and hundreds of playlists Instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Instant Video Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access Over 500,000 books to borrow for free, as frequently as once a month, with no due dates through the Kindle Owners' Lending Library 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon and limited time events on MyHabit.com Source: VarietyPosted Mon Mar 21, 2016 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
Apple Announces 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Prices Start at $599[teaser]The company's newest iPad model has been detailed. [/teaser] Apple has revealed the latest addition to its iPad lineup. The new 9.7 inch iPad Pro model now joins the previously released 12.9-inch model. "iPad Pro is a new generation of iPad that is indispensable and immersive, enabling people to be more productive and more creative. It’s incredibly fast, extremely portable, and completely natural to use with your fingers, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. And now it comes in two sizes," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "The 9.7-inch iPad Pro has a new Retina display with True Tone technology, four-speaker audio system, blazing fast A9X chip, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, faster wireless, and support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. It is the ultimate upgrade for existing iPad users and replacement for PC users." The 9.7 inch iPad Pro uses a Retina Display with 500 nits of brightness, a wide color gamut, and the lowest reflectivity of any tablet. In addition, the screen includes the new True Tone Display feature which uses a four channel sensor to automatically adjust the white balance of the display based on the ambient color temperature of the room. Under the hood, the tablet it is powered by an A9X 64bit chip and integrated M9 coprocessor, providing robust performance for gaming, professional applications, and multitasking. A 12MP iSight camera with 4K video recording and a 5MP FaceTime HD camera are integrated as well, along with four speakers. Available accessories include a smart keyboard and the Apple Pencil stylus. The 9.7 inch iPad Pro will be available in 32GB ($599), 128GB ($749), and 256GB ($899) models. Orders start on March 24 and shipments will begin on March 31. Source: ApplePosted Mon Mar 21, 2016 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Apple Details iPhone SE 4-inch Smartphone, Pricing Starts at $399[teaser]A new 4 inch iPhone model has been revealed. [/teaser] Apple has unveiled the latest addition to its iPhone lineup. The upcoming iPhone SE is now the company's most powerful 4 inch smartphone model. "iPhone SE is an exciting new idea — we started with a beloved, iconic design and reinvented it from the inside out. The result is the most beautiful and powerful phone with a four-inch display in the world," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "iPhone SE is packed with a stunning four-inch Retina display, advanced 64-bit A9 chip with M9 motion co-processor, longer battery life, 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash, Live Photos, 4K video, faster LTE and Wi-Fi, and Touch ID with Apple Pay. Everyone who wants a smaller phone is going to love iPhone SE." The iPhone SE is powered by a 64-bit A9 chip with an embedded M9 Motion Core Processor, offering powerful performance for apps and games. The always on M9 also allows users to track their fitness all day long and use the "Hey Siri" feature. A 12MP iSight camera with Focus Pixels, True Tone Flash, a new signal processor, and support for Panorama up to 63MP is included as well. In addition, the camera offers 4K video recording and the ability to edit two 4K streams simultaneously. 802.11ac Wi-Fi is integrated as well, along with Touch ID and built in Apple Pay support. Apple's iPhone SE will be available in 16GB ($399) and 32GB ($499) models. Orders start March 24 and shipments will begin on March 31. The iPhone SE now joins the previously released iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6s features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1334x750 at 326ppi, while the iPhone 6s Plus features a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 at 401 ppi. A 12MP iSight camera with 4K video recording and a 5MP FaceTime HD camera are also included. In addition, the camera is capable of taking new Live Photos, which capture motion and sound 1.5 seconds before and after the picture. Finally, the new iPhones also feature Apple's 3D Touch technology, allowing the screens to recognize force as well as touch, providing new navigation and selection options. Source: ApplePosted Mon Mar 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Launches New Walkman, h.ear, & EXTRA BASS Audio Products, Prices Start at $100[teaser]The company's new audio lineup is now available for purchase. [/teaser] Following their reveal at CES 2016 back in January, Sony has now announced official pricing and availability for its latest headphones, portable speakers, and music players. The lineup includes the h.ear series, EXTRA BASS series, and two Walkman models. "At Sony, we are committed to bringing high quality sound products to consumers wherever they are listening to music, at home or on the go," said Dunja LaRosa, Director, Head of Mobile Audio Business, Home Entertainment and Sound, Sony Electronics, North America. "Our new lineup of EXTRA BASS™ and h.ear™ series products are testament to this commitment, playing back music as the artist intended and delivering consumers the ability to enjoy high quality music, regardless of their location." First up, the EXTRA BASS series includes the DR-XB650BT headphones ($130), SRS-XB3 ($100) and SRS-XB2 ($150) speakers, and GTK-XB7 ($350) audio system. The MDR-XB650BT headphones feature a 30mm driver and EXTRA BASS diaphragm to offer high quality sound with bass booster. Meanwhile, the SRS-XB3 and SRS-XB2 are compact wireless speakers with full range speaker units. The SRS-XB2 features a 42mm gauge with a passive radiator and the SRS-XB3 features a 48mm gauge with dual passive radiators. In addition, a lightweight diaphragm offers powerful bass notes. Finally, the GTK-XB7 is a high-powered audio system with two large gauge 16cm woofers and EXTRA BASS tech for deep low frequencies. Next, the h.ear series includes the h.ear go SRS-HG1 wireless speaker ($200), the h.ear MDR-100ABN on-ear headphones ($350), the h.ear MDR-EX750BT in-ear headphones ($200), the NW-A26HN Walkman ($320), and the NW-ZX100HN Walkman ($700). The h.ear go is now the world's smallest portable wireless speaker with high-res audio support. The device features a compact design and uses a φ35mm gauge full-range speaker unit and Sony's DSP signal processing. Meanwhile, the h.ear on Wireless NC features dual noise sensor technology with Digital Noise Canceling software. Likewise, the headphones use 40 mm HD drivers to reproduce sounds up to 40 kHz and DSEE technology. The h.ear in Wireless Earbuds feature a 9 mm driver unit and use a slim smooth body design with natural curved shape to fit around the neck. Finally, the NW-A26HN Walkman is designed to complement the h.ear series audio products with high-res audio support and matching colors, and the NW-ZX100HN Walkman is the world's first Hi-Res noise canceling digital music player. Sony' EXTRA BASS series is now available for purchase. The h.ear series products are slated to hit stores and online by mid-April. Source: Sony via PR NewswirePosted Mon Mar 21, 2016 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Acquires Domestic Rights to 'The Little Prince,' Streaming Premiere Set for Later this Year[teaser]The new film adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book is heading to Netflix. [/teaser] According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has announced plans to release 'The Little Prince' exclusively through its streaming service in the US. The film was previously scheduled to make its domestic theatrical debut on March 18, but Paramount unexpectedly dropped the movie from its schedule. From Mark Osborne comes the first-ever animated feature film adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's iconic masterpiece, The Little Prince. At the heart of it all is The Little Girl, who's being prepared by her mother for the very grown-up world in which they live - only to be interrupted by her eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor, The Aviator. The Aviator introduces his new friend to an extraordinary world where anything is possible. A world that he himself was initiated into long ago by The Little Prince. It's here that The Little Girl's magical and emotional journey into her own imagination - and into the universe of The Little Prince - begins. And it's where The Little Girl rediscovers her childhood and learns that ultimately, it's human connections that matter most, and that what's truly essential can only be seen with the heart. The cast includes Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, and James Franco. The film initially premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. It is not clear why Paramount has decided to transfer US rights to Netflix, but the movie has already grossed $100 million internationally. Check out Philip Brown's review on the Bonus View! Beyond 'The Little Prince,' recent Netflix premieres include season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' and the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday.' Likewise, upcoming premieres include 'The Ranch' on April 1, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: The Hollywood ReporterPosted Fri Mar 18, 2016 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Fluance Reveals XL5F Reference Series Floorstanding Speakers, Price Set at $400[teaser]The new speakers are now available for purchase. [/teaser] Fluance has announced the release of their latest Reference Series speakers. The XL5F high performance three way floorstanding speakers use premium components and expert audio engineering. With an audio-grade MDF wood cabinet design, the speakers offer a pleasing and functional aesthetic which significantly reduces cabinet resonance and distortion. This premium design is complemented by the Reference Series' equally high quality sound reproduction and precision. To this end, the speakers feature a 5 inch midrange driver, powerful 6.5 inch polymer-treated woofers, and high-end Neodymium balanced tweeters to create room filling sound with clear dialogue. Full specs are listed below: System Type: 3 Way - 3 Driver Floorstanding Main SpeakersTweeter: 1 inch Neodymium Balanced Silk Dome Ferrofluid CooledMidrange: 5 inch Polymer Treated Butyl Rubber SurroundsWoofer: 6.5 inch Polymer Treated Butyl Rubber SurroundsPower Handling: 40 – 200 WattsFrequency Response: 45Hz - 20KHzSensitivity: 88dBCrossover Frequency: 580/4600 Hz Phase Coherent - PCB Mounted CircuitryImpedance: 8 Ohm CompatibleEnclosure: Tuned Rear Port Bass Reflex Tower DesignDimensions: 40.2 x 9.2 x 11.8 inches (H x W x D)Weight: 13.41 kg/speaker Fluance's XL5F floorstanding speakers are now available in Black Ash or Natural Walnut for a suggested retail price of $400 per pair. Buyers will also receive the company's industry leading full lifetime parts and labor manufacturer's direct warranty with lifetime customer support. In addition to the XL5F, Fluance recently released the Fi70 ($500) Bluetooth speaker. The Fi70 features a sophisticated and elegant design aesthetic with a hand-made wood cabinet. Dual 8" woofers, 5" woven glass fiber midrange drivers and 1" neodymium tweeters are integrated as well. The speaker is powered by a 280 watt built-in amplifier and is capable of bass response as low as 30Hz. Additional features include aptX Bluetooth support, integrated equalizer, aux input, optical input, touch controls, digital AM/FM radio, LED display, and a USB port to charge devices. Source: FluancePosted Fri Mar 18, 2016 at 09:26 AM PDT by:
