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Netflix Releases Trailer for 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday,' Streaming Premiere Set for March 18[teaser]"The luckiest boy in the world" and his trademark red bow tie are setting off on a new adventure this March. [/teaser] Netflix has released the official trailer for its latest original film, 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday.' The movie is set to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 17 and will then be available for streaming exclusively through Netflix on March 18. A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny. Pee-wee's Big Holiday stars Paul Reubens as the beloved fun-loving hero of TV, stage, and film, Pee-wee Herman. Reubens teams up with Judd Apatow ('Anchorman,' 'Bridesmaids') to produce, and Paul Rust ('Comedy Bang! Bang!,' 'Arrested Development') to write. John Lee ('Broad City,' 'Inside Amy Schumer') makes his feature film directorial debut. The film also stars Joe Manganiello, Stephanie Beatriz, and Alia Shawkat. The movie is rated TV-PG and the runtime is listed as 1h 29m. Check out the full trailer below! Pee-wee Herman was created by Paul Reubens and originated as a stage act and HBO special. The character previously appeared in the children's program 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' and the 1985 film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' directed by Tim Burton. 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' now joins previously released Netflix original films like 'Beasts of No Nation' and 'The The Ridiculous 6.' Other upcoming Netflix original films include 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny,' 'Special Correspondents,' 'War Machine,' and 'Tallulah.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix YouTubePosted Tue Feb 16, 2016 at 02:45 PM PST by: -
Sony Launches Pre-Orders for 2016 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup with HDR, Prices Start at $2,500[teaser]The company's new 4K Ultra HD TVs are now available for pre-order. [/teaser] Following their debut at CES back in January, Sony has announced full pricing and availability for its 2016 4K Ultra HD TVs. The lineup includes the XBR-X850D and the XBR-X930D/XBR-X940D series with models ranging in size from 55-inches to 85-inches. "This new lineup of 4K HDR Ultra HD televisions is proof of our continuing commitment to deliver a premium 4K HDR experience to our customers. With the development of 4K HDR shooting, editing, recording, storage, playback, transmission and display technologies, Sony understands 4K HDR like no other company," said Sunil Nayyar, Director of Product Marketing, TV and Projectors, North America. "Sony TVs provide superior picture quality no matter what content is being viewed, but these new televisions really shine when displaying 4K and HDR content." Sony's XBR-X850D and the XBR-X930D/XBR-X940D series Ultra HD TVs all offer support for HDR (high dynamic range) and TRILUMINOS tech, offering expanded contrast, brightness, and colors. The displays will come branded with the company's "4K HDR Ultra HD" logo ensuring compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) HDR definition. In addition, the XBR-X930D features new Slim Backlight Drive technology which uses a unique grid array, local dimming and boosting backlighting structure. Meanwhile, the XBR-X940D incorporates a slim full-array direct backlit LED. Both series also offer X-tended Dynamic Range PRO for superior contrast. Finally, Sony's new Ultra HD TVs use the Android smart TV platform with support for numerous streaming apps, including 4K HDR playback from Sony's upcoming ULTRA service and Amazon Video. The full lineup includes: XBR-55X850D, 55" class (54.6" diagonal), $2,499.99 MSRPXBR-65X850D, 65" class (64.5" diagonal), $3,499.99 MSRPXBR-75X850D, 75" class (74.5" diagonal), $4,999.99 MSRPXBR-85X850D, 85" class (84.6" diagonal), $9,999.99 MSRP XBR-55X930D, 55" class (54.6" diagonal), $3,299.99 MSRPXBR-65X930D, 65" class (64.5" diagonal), $4,999.99 MSRP XBR-75X940D, 75" class (74.5" diagonal), $7,999.99 MSRP Pre-orders for the XBR-X850D and XBR-X930D/XBR-X940D Ultra HD TVs are set to begin today for a March release. Source: Sony via PRNewswirePosted Tue Feb 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
SyFy Readies New Virtual Reality Series 'Halcyon' for Oculus Rift[teaser]The new show will feature a mixture of standard and virtual reality episodes. [/teaser] NBCUniversal has announced plans to develop a SyFy series for TV, streaming and VR exhibition. Titled 'Halcyon,' the show is a short-form scripted science fiction police procedural. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Halcyon' takes place in 2058 in a future society where virtual reality is now commonplace. When an actual murder occurs in virtual reality, detective Julie Dover takes on the case. The series is being produced by Canadian digital studio Secret Location and will be directed by Benjamin Arfmann. The initial order will comprise of 15 episodes. 10 of those episodes will be designed for traditional viewing on SyFy channels and websites. In addition, 5 episodes are being developed exclusively for the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality platform, offering an immersive viewing experience. A premiere date for the series has not been announced yet. "Syfy has consistently broken new ground with its television series and we’re excited to work with them on this new multiplatform project," said James Milward, president, Secret Location when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter. "VR is being exposed to more and more people and with projects like Halcyon, we intend to help this immersive form of entertainment grow." The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset designed with advanced optics, a wide field of view, a high refresh rate, and precise, low-latency constellation tracking. Together, these technologies help to create convincing VR movies, shows, and games with a genuine sense of presence. A premiere date for the series has not been announced yet. Customers can pre-order an Oculus Rift now for $599. Units are expected to start shipping in July. The pre-order package includes the headset, sensor, remote, cables, Xbox One controller, 'EVE: Valkyrie,' and 'Lucky's Tale.' Source: The Hollywood ReporterPosted Tue Feb 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
VIZIO Expands Availability for D-Series HD & 4K Ultra HD TVs, Prices Range from $140 to $1,200[teaser]The value-conscious display collection is now available in more stores. [/teaser] VIZIO has announced expanded availability for its D-Series lineup. The collection includes HD and Ultra HD models with sizes ranging from 24-inches to 70-inches. Models are now available in-store and online through Walmart, Best Buy, Sam's Club, Target, BJs Wholesale Club, Amazon and VIZIO.com. As previously reported, the D-Series features LED panels with HD or 4K Ultra HD resolutions. In addition, select models offer Full-Array LED backlighting with up to 16 active zones for deeper black levels. Likewise, select models also include the company's VIZIO Internet Apps Plus smart TV platform with built-in Wi-Fi and access to many popular streaming services like Netflix, XUMO, VUDU, iHeartRadio, Hulu, Spotify, YouTube and more. The full D-Series lineup includes: D-Series 24 Edge-Lit LED TV (D24hn-D1) - MSRP $149.99 D-Series 24 Edge-Lit LED Smart TV (D24-D1) - MSRP $169.99 D-Series 28 Full-Array LED TV (D28hn-D1) - MSRP $169.99 D-Series 28 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D28h-D1) - MSRP $189.99 D-Series 32 Full-Array LED TV (D32hn-D0/D32hn-D1) - MSRP $189.99 D-Series 32 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D32-D1) - MSRP $229.99 D-Series 39 Full-Array LED TV (D39hn-D0) - MSRP $279.99 D-Series 39 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D39h-D0) - MSRP $299.99 D-Series 40 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D40-D1) - MSRP $349.99 D-Series 40 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV (D40u-D1) - Coming soon D-Series 43 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D43-D1/D43-D2) - MSRP $389.99 D-Series 48 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D48-D0) - MSRP $479.99 D-Series 50 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D50-D1) - MSRP $529.99 D-Series 50 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV (D50u-D1) - MSRP $729.99 D-Series 55 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D55-D2) - MSRP $599.99 D-Series 55 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV (D55u-D1) - MSRP $879.99 D-Series 58 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV (D58u-D3) - MSRP $1,049.99 D-Series 60 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D60-D3) - MSRP $749.99 D-Series 65 Full-Array LED Smart TV(D65-D2)) - MSRP $999.99 D-Series 65 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV (D65u-D2) - MSRP $1,199.99 D-Series 70 Full-Array LED Smart TV (D70-D3) - MSRP $1,299.99 Source: VIZIOPosted Tue Feb 16, 2016 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts New Trailer for Marvel's 'Daredevil'[teaser]The Man Without Fear is returning for a second season and the official trailer has been revealed. [/teaser] Netflix has released part one of the full trailer for 'Daredevil' season two. The show is based on the Marvel comic book, and season two will see the addition of popular characters like The Punisher and Elektra. Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the superhero "Daredevil" in modern day Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on an old flame – Elektra Natchios. Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Meanwhile, Matt must balance his duty to his community as a lawyer and his dangerous life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, facing a life-altering choice that forces him to truly understand what it means to be a hero. Check out the trailer below! Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) is joined by a stellar cast including Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Elodie Yung (Elektra), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), and Scott Glenn (Stick). Marvel's Daredevil is Executive Produced by series Co-Showrunners Marco Ramirez ('Sons Of Anarchy,' 'Fear The Walking Dead') and Douglas Petrie ('CSI: Crime Scene Investigation',' 'Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,' 'American Horror Story'), along with Jeph Loeb ('Marvel’s Jessica Jones'), who also serves as Marvel's Head of Television. The entire second season of 'Daredevil' will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 18. The first season is available now. In addition to 'Daredevil,' Marvel and Netflix have also released 'Jessica Jones' and are developing series based on 'Luke Cage' and 'Iron Fist' as well. All four characters are set to team up in a crossover miniseries called 'The Defenders.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Feb 16, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Univision Deportes Streams Live 4K Soccer Broadcast to Sony Ultra HD TVs[teaser]The broadcaster has delivered a live 4K stream for a soccer match. [/teaser] Univision has partnered with Sony, NeuLion, Inc. and NEP to stream a live soccer game in 4K Ultra HD resolution. The stream took place on February 10 and involved a friendly game between Mexico's National Team and Senegal at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida. "NeuLion has worked with our partners to create the only end-to-end solution on the market for the delivery, monetization and distribution of 4K video at 60 frames per second on the world's most popular devices. We're very excited to partner with Univision and Sony to put that solution to work," said Dr. Kanaan Jemili, CEO of NeuLion. "Coming on the heels of our successful 4K live streaming trials with BT Sport, this event is another proof point that live 4K sporting events are the wave of the very near future." The game was streamed live in 4K using the NeuLion® Digital Platform to Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs with integrated support for the NeuLion 4K Streaming SDK. Though not accessible to consumers, the Ultra HD TVs were located at Marlins Park Stadium and several Sony locations in New York and California. The stream now marks the first North American live soccer broadcast. "What makes 4K so exciting is how it enhances the experience for our fans and how we can boost their passion for our sports in a truly immersive way," Univision Deportes President Juan Carlos Rodriguez. "Soccer matches are won and lost with lots of detail on the field of play, and with 4K, the fans are closer than ever to the insider experience. The popularity of our Univision Deportes App reveals that our fans are eager for more sports and we are the leader in the soccer fan experience. With the proliferation of 4K-capable devices and content, we are excited to take this first step to deliver a soccer match in 4K with NeuLion and Sony." Following the successful stream, Univision now plans to launch a new Univision Deportes 4K app for select Ultra HD devices in the coming months. Source: NeuLionPosted Fri Feb 12, 2016 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Netflix Orders New Seasons for 'Orange is the New Black' & 'Master of None'[teaser]The streaming service has renewed both shows. [/teaser] Netflix has announced plans to produce new seasons of its original series 'Orange is the New Black' and 'Master of None.' 'Orange is the New Black' has been renewed through season seven, guaranteeing at least three more years. Meanwhile, 'Master of None' has been granted a second season order. "Jenji and her team have produced a phenomenal and impactful series that is both funny and dramatic, outrageous and heartfelt. Audiences around the world have come to love the ladies and men of Orange is the New Black, and we are eager to see where three more seasons will take them," said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. 'Orange is the New Black' is an hour-long series that stars Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Kate Mulgrew, Laura Prepon, Laverne Cox, Dascha Polanco, Danielle Brooks, Selenis Leyva, Samira Wiley, Taryn Manning, Yael Stone, Jackie Cruz, Lea DeLaria, Adrienne C. Moore and Elizabeth Rodriguez, along with Michael Harney and Nick Sandow. The show is based on the best-selling memoir of the same name by Piper Kerman, and follows a privileged New Yorker who ends up in a women's prison when a past crime catches up with her. The series is produced by 'Weeds' creator Jenji Kohan. 'Masters of None' is a comedy/drama series created by and starring Aziz Ansari. The show follows New Yorker Dev as he tackles such pillars of maturity as his first big job, a serious relationship, and busting sex offenders on the subway. Co-stars include Noel Wells, Lena Waithe, H. Jon Benjamin, Eric Wareheim and Kelvin Yu. The first three seasons of 'Orange is the New Black' are now available for streaming on Netflix. Season four will premiere on June 17. The first season of 'Master of None' is now available for streaming as well, and season two is expected to arrive in 2017. Sources: Netflix, Aziz Ansari Twitter, EngadgetPosted Fri Feb 12, 2016 at 03:30 PM PST by:
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Disney, Lionsgate, and 20th Century Fox Announce New Films for Dolby Cinema, Including 'Deadpool'[teaser]More theatrical releases with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos have been revealed. [/teaser] Dolby, Disney, Lionsgate, and Twentieth Century Fox have unveiled the newest slate of Dolby Cinema theatrical films. Dolby Cinema combines Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to create a premium movie theater experience. The upcoming films include 'Deadpool,' 'Zootopia,' 'The Divergent Series: Allegiant,' and 'Now You See Me 2.' "With the announcement of the new slate of highly anticipated animated and live-action stories, audiences will get to experience a variety of theatrical titles with vivid imagery and immersive sound when visiting a Dolby Cinema," said Curt Behlmer, Senior Vice President, Content Solutions and Industry Relations, Dolby Laboratories. "Collaborating with the world's leading creatives in Hollywood, we are able to provide an extraordinary cinema experience to audiences around the world." Dolby Cinema uses the Dolby Vision 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 to the newly announced titles, Dolby Cinema exhibition has also been available with recent movies like 'The Martian' and 'The Revenant.' Disney's upcoming live action film, 'The Jungle Book,' will also be released in Dolby Cinema. There are now a total of 22 Dolby Cinema films that have been released or have been announced for release. For our previous impressions of the technology, click here and here. To experience Dolby Cinema for yourself, viewers can head to one of 13 Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime locations. Up to 50 locations are planned for the end of this year. 'Deadpool' hits Dolby Cinema theaters today. Meanwhile, 'Zootopia; will arrive on March 4, 'The Divergent Series: Allegiant' will be released on March 18, and 'Now You See Me 2' is set for June 10. Source: DolbyPosted Fri Feb 12, 2016 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Renews 'Mozart in the Jungle' for Third Season[teaser]The Golden Globe winning series has been renewed for another season. [/teaser] Amazon has announced plans to produce a third season of its original series 'Mozart in the Jungle.' The series recently received the 2016 Golden Globe awards for "Best Musical or Comedy Series" and "Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series" for Gael Garcia Bernal's performance as the eccentric Rodrigo. "Mozart in the Jungle bursts with creativity and passion, and offers audiences something truly unique," said Joe Lewis, Head of Half Hour Series, Amazon Studios. "Amazon is proud to have two of the most risky and enthralling comedy series on television today." 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). "We're grateful to Amazon for endowing our orchestra with another season. We can't wait to follow our characters through the vast world of music, whether performing on a subway platform or in the grand concert halls of Europe," said Jason Schwartzman, one of the show's executive producers. The third season will begin production later this year and will feature many of the characters heading to Europe. Seasons one and two are currently available to Prime Members through the Amazon Video app for TVs, streaming players like the Fire TV, and mobile devices Likewise, subscribers can also access the series online at Amazon.com/mozartinthejungle. The show is available in Ultra HD with HDR on supported displays. Source: AmazonPosted Fri Feb 12, 2016 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Sling TV Adds Cinemax to Streaming Content Lineup for $10 Per Month[teaser]The internet TV service has added another premium content option. [/teaser] Sling TV has announced the addition of Cinemax to its lineup of movie channels and on-demand content. This marks the first time that the premium network has been made available to cord-cutting customers outside of a traditional cable or satellite package. "Sling TV is the first live standalone Internet TV service to deliver Cinemax to an audience of cord-cutters and cord-nevers," said Roger Lynch, CEO of Sling TV. "This announcement comes only days after we celebrated Sling TV's one-year anniversary. Over the past year, we've established a history of industry firsts, and the addition of Cinemax is evidence of our intent to uphold this swift innovative pace." The Cinemax add-on gives users access to the live Cinemax channel and an extensive collection of more than 500 on-demand movies and TV series, including original series like 'The Knick' and 'Strike Back.' The package is available for an additional $10 per month to customers who sign up for the "Best of Live TV" core package at $20 per month or a Sling International base package. The "Best of Live TV" package currently includes ESPN, ESPN2, AMC, A&E, TNT, HISTORY, H2, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, IFC, El Rey, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Freeform, Disney Channel, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Local Now, Lifetime and Galavisión. In addition to Cinemax, Sling TV also offers an HBO add-on package for $15 per month. The Sling TV platform is now available on Roku players, Roku TVs, the Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, PCs, Macs, Xbox One, Android and iOS devices, and more. Source: Sling TVPosted Thu Feb 11, 2016 at 11:45 AM PST by:
