-
FandangoNOW Releases List of Top 44 Movies Film Fans Want to Stream in 4K[teaser]Films fans have made their picks for "movies you most need to see in 4K UHD."[/teaser] FandangoNOW has revealed the results of a new survey focused on which movies film fans think viewers absolutely need to stream in 4K. Based on responses from more than 1,500 4K Ultra HD TV owners, The Dark Knight, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, and Dunkirk ended up topping the list of 44 must see films in 4K. "Our 4K survey reveals that fans are still excited about experiencing 'The Dark Knight' at home in the highest resolution and with the best sound available ten years after the film’s release," says Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis. "Watching a movie in 4K just enhances the entire viewing experience exponentially, and it's no wonder that audiences are navigating toward the films of Christopher Nolan, as he is one of the top filmmakers to fully embrace the technology in every way." In addition, more than 60% of respondents in the survey also said that they are more likely to watch a movie at home if it is available in 4K Ultra HD. Here's the full list of The Top 44 Movies in 4K, according to film fans on FandangoNOW: The Dark Knight Avengers: Infinity War Thor: Ragnarok Dunkirk The Avengers The Dark Knight Rises Black Panther Mission: Impossible - Fallout Star Wars: The Last Jedi Interstellar Mad Max: Fury Road Inception Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Saving Private Ryan Wonder Woman Jurassic World 2001: A Space Odyssey Deadpool 2 Incredibles 2 The Matrix Spider-Man: Homecomng The Martian Solo: A Star Wars Story Ready Player One Blade Runner 2049 Life of Pi Ant-Man and the Wasp Deadpool Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 Logan Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom John Wick It Kingsman: The Secret Service Baby Driver The Incredibles The Fate of the Furious A Quiet Place The Fifth Element Arrival Atomic Blonde Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle The FandangoNOW streaming service is now available on a variety of devices, including Samsung, LG, and VIZIO smart TVs, along with Roku players, Chromecast, Xbox One, NVIDIA SHIELD, and iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets. The service is also a part of the Movies Anywhere digital ecosystem, allowing users to sync their FandangoNOW movie collections across other supported retailer apps. Source: FandangoNOWPosted Tue Nov 6, 2018 at 02:15 PM PST by: -
AMC Announces Price Increase for Stubs A-List Subscriptions in Select States[teaser]A modest price increase is coming to new members in select markets next year.[/teaser] AMC has announced several updates for its Stubs A-List movie ticket service. In addition to reaffirming its commitment to the 3-tickets per week subscription plan and celebrating more than 500,000 enrolled members, the company revealed new upcoming features along with details on a slight price increase for select states. Though AMC is planning to maintain its $19.95 per month pricing for 35 states, the monthly rate will increase to $21.95 for new members in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington state and The District of Columbia on January 9, 2019. Likewise, the price will increase to $23.95 for new members in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York starting January 9, 2019. With that said, current members in these states and any new users who sign up before January 9 in these states will continue to enjoy a one-year price guarantee from the start of their membership at the current $19.95 rate. With the AMC Stubs A-List Plan, users can receive up to three movie tickets per week for any available showtime at any US AMC location in virtually any format, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, Prime, and BigD. Tickets can be reserved ahead of time through the use of a virtual card via AMCTheatres.com or the AMC Theatres app. Likewise, customers can opt to buy their tickets at the actual AMC location as well by showing their virtual card at the box office or a ticketing kiosk. The three ticket cap resets every Friday morning with no carryovers or blackouts, and subscribers can even use all three ticket slots on the same day with a two-hour gap in between each showtime. In addition, the service can be used to see the same movie multiple times. With that said, the plan is for one person and can't be used to reserve tickets for anyone else. Meanwhile, outside of the three ticket per week allotment, the service also offers all of the existing benefits of an AMC Stubs Premiere membership. This includes free upgrades on popcorn and soda, free refills on large popcorn, express service at the box office and concession stand, no online ticketing fees, and a points reward system. And beyond those previously existing features, AMC has now added support for using a common credit card as the payment method for separate A-List accounts within the same household. Likewise, the minimum age for Stubs A-List memberships has been lowered from 18 to 16. Furthermore, the company is planning to roll out reserved seating in all AMC-branded theatres and AMC DINE-IN theatres by June 2019. Finally, mobile ordering support for food and drinks will also be added for AMC-branded theatres in Boston, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco by June 2019 as well. "In our minds, increasing enrollments to 17 million AMC Stubs member households over the past 2 1/2 years, or achieving initial enrollments of a half million members in AMC Stubs A-List in just 4 1/2 months, are astounding numbers," said Adam Aron, AMC CEO and President. "We have immensely successful programs here, and there should be no doubt, AMC Stubs and AMC Stubs A-List are here to stay with these programs’ structures and valuable benefits remaining fully intact. Our objective for these programs is that they continue to be both popular and profitable. Our decision to keep the AMC Stubs A-List monthly price unchanged in 35 states, along with only a modest price adjustment in some key markets going in place in early 2019, will keep us in that sweet spot of successfully balancing profits and popularity. We encourage current A-List members to tell their friends and families that our 12-month price and benefit guarantee remains fully in place for A-List members who have already joined or who do so prior to January 9, 2019. So, the program pricing of $19.95 will remain at that level for everyone and will be unchanged anywhere for a full 12 months after initial enrollment if moviegoers act now to become A-Listers.” Source: AMC via BusinessWirePosted Mon Nov 5, 2018 at 06:15 PM PST by: -
Amazon Offers Free Shipping with no Minimum Purchase for the Holiday Season[teaser]Holiday shoppers can now receive free shipping on more orders.[/teaser] Amazon has announced a special expansion of its Free Shipping policy for the holiday season. For a limited time, all customers can now receive free shipping with no minimum purchase amount on eligible orders that will arrive in time for Christmas. "This holiday, customers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum purchase amount on orders that will arrive in time for Christmas, including items from Amazon’s expertly curated Gift Guides across electronics, fashion, home and toys," said Doug Herrington, Senior Vice President of North American Retail at Amazon. "With hundreds of millions of items available for free shipping to all Amazon customers and more than three million items available with Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery, customers can enjoy the largest selection of items that are fast and free." Typically, Amazon only offers free shipping to standard customers for orders that include at least $35 worth of eligible items or $25 of books. But now, all eligible orders scheduled for delivery in time for Christmas are available for free shipping (5-8 business days) regardless of the total. The promotion is valid for hundreds of millions of items -- just look for the "FREE Shipping" messaging on the product detail page. Meanwhile, those customers who sign up for Amazon Prime can enjoy even more shipping benefits, including free Same-Day Delivery on more than three million items. If an eligible item is ordered in the morning, buyers can receive their product that night -- seven days a week. In addition, Prime also offers delivery in as little as an hour for Whole Foods orders through Prime Now in more than 60 cities. Likewise, subscribers also still receive unlimited free Two-Day Shipping on more than 100 million products with no minimum purchase amount all year. An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Nov 5, 2018 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES, DOGS, and More[teaser]You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why... Kurt Russell is comin' to town![/teaser] Netflix and Hulu have released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming series and movies. Likewise, Hulu has announced an expanded licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: ReMastered Track 2: Tricky Dick and The Man In Black (Netflix, November 2) - Music is a conversation that never ends, a call-and-response between fact and fiction. Netflix’s original documentary series ReMastered investigates high-profile events affecting some of the most legendary names in music, presenting groundbreaking discoveries and insights beyond what’s been previously reported. Helmed by the critically-acclaimed Zimbalist brothers and award-winning directors Kief Davidson, Barbara Kopple, Sara Dosa, Brian Oakes, Stuart Sender, B.J. Perlmutt, Kelly Duane de la Vega and Sam Cullman, each of the 8 tracks of ReMastered seeks to reveal answers about seminal events in the lives of artists such as Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Jam Master Jay, Sam Cooke. With new takes on legends and headlines, ReMastered proves that history has more than one note. Brainchild (Netflix, November 2) - Prepare to have your mind-blown as we use interactive games, illusions, hidden-camera experiments and magic to explore the universe and explain the amazing science behind topics such as superheroes, outer space, social media and dreams! From executive producer Pharrell Williams and the creators of Brain Games. Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (Netflix, November 13) - Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects on the close but complicated relationships between fathers and sons in this intimate evening of music and storytelling, from executive producer Judd Apatow, director Christopher Guest and produced by Funny Or Die. Vai Anitta (Netflix, November 16) - With more than 29.4 million followers on Instagram, two billion views on YouTube and a rising international career, Anitta is presently the biggest Brazilian pop star. In the series produced by Shots Studios, the cameras will have unrestricted and uncensored access behind the scenes of her hectic routine: from the shows in Brazil to traveling around the world, through the interaction with the fans in social media and her personal life. Dogs (Netflix, November 16) - These six intimate stories explore the abiding emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers, no matter the circumstances. The Last Kingdom: Season 3 (Netflix, November 19) - The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell's best-selling books, follows warrior and hero Uhtred as he seeks to reclaim his birthright – his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg. As Alfred's health weakens -- and with it his dream of a united England -- Uhtred must take command and confront a new threat, Danish warlord Sigrid. The Christmas Chronicles (Netflix, November 22) - Tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa - as you've never seen him before - and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it's too late. From producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, "Harry Potter") and director Clay Kaytis ("The Angry Birds Movie") Diablero (Netflix, December 21) - The eternal fight between good and evil among devils and angels in the colorful streets of Mexico will open the door to a fantasy world never seen before, where anything can happen. The horror and supernatural thriller centers around Father Ramiro Ventura, a priest who finds himself seeking the aid of legendary "diablero" or demon hunter Elvis Infante. With the aid of Nancy, a modern day superhero, this improbable trio lives in a constant battle between two worlds that exists within and sets in motion a series of events that could determine the fate of mankind. Along the way, they will trap and sell demons, fallen angels, and otherworldly creatures in a black market linked to an underground fighting circuit. The Bisexual (Hulu, November 16) - Fresh from winning the Grand Jury prize at Sundance, Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Appropriate Behaviour) co-writes, directs and stars in this new six-part comedy drama for Hulu. BAFTA-nominated Maxine Peake and Brian Gleeson also star in this painfully funny series that explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of Leila – who finds herself, for the first time, doing both... In addition, Hulu has announced a 10-episode series order for Dollface. The new comedy series comes from ABC Signature Studios and will star Kat Dennings (2 Broke Girls). Dennings is also on board as an executive producer, along with Creator and Writer Jordan Weiss (Harley Quinn) and Showrunner Ira Ungerleider. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the show is set to start production in 2019. Here's a synopsis per Hulu: The comedy follows a young woman who – after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend – must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships she left behind. "Jordan is an exciting, new voice that has something specific and provocative to say about her generation," said Hulu’s SVP of Content, Craig Erwich. "As we seek out fresh perspectives and new, thought-provoking projects, Dollface is exactly the type of relatable, yet distinct, series we know our audience will love. We can't wait to work with Jordan and Kat, as well as our partners at ABC Signature Studios, LuckyChap Entertainment and Clubhouse Pictures, to bring this series to life." Meanwhile, Hulu has also expanded its licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution. As part of the updated deal, Hulu is now the exclusive streaming home to all 13 seasons of King of The Hill. Likewise, the platform has locked in the exclusive post-broadcast streaming rights to Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, and American Dad!, as well as all catalog episodes of The Cleveland Show and Futurama. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), HuluPosted Fri Nov 2, 2018 at 10:00 PM PDT by: -
Denon & Marantz Release IMAX Enhanced Firmware Update for Select Receivers[teaser]The company's AV components are now the first to offer IMAX Enhanced support.[/teaser] Denon and Marantz have launched a new firmware update for the Denon AVR-X8500 AV Receiver and the Marantz AV8805 Pre-Amplifier/Processor, adding support for IMAX Enhanced technology. In addition, the update also includes eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) capabilities. The IMAX Enhanced certification & licensing program is designed to offer premium 4K HDR and immersive audio performance across home theater gear and content. To receive IMAX Enhanced certification, AV receivers need to meet a specific set of audio and video performance standards determined by IMAX and DTS engineers and leading Hollywood technical specialists. As part of the firmware upgrade, the AVR-X8500 and AV8805 will add support for IMAX Enhanced audio mixes. These proprietary tracks use a special variant of the DTS:X codec and feature specific adjustments for the home theater based on how the IMAX theatrical sound system operates. Meanwhile, eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) adds support for receiving additional audio formats from a connected TV with such capabilities, including Dolby Digital Plus (up to 7.1 channel), Dolby TrueHD (up to 7.1 channel), Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (up to 7.1 channel), DTS-HD Master Audio (up to 7.1 channel), and DTS:X. The Denon AVR-X8500 is available now for an MSRP of $3,999 (full review HERE). The 13.2-channel receiver supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks with up to 9.1.4 or 7.1.6 speaker configurations. Likewise, the Marantz AV8805 is available now for an MSRP of $4,499. The 13.2-channel pre-amplifier offers 15.2 Channel XLR and RCA outputs. And beyond the AVR-X8500 and AV8805, IMAX Enhanced firmware updates are also expected to launch for the Denon AVR-X6500H ($2,199), Denon AVR-X4500H ($1,599), and the Marantz AV7705 ($2,199) in 2019. The first IMAX Enhanced 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles will be released on December 11. The initial lineup will include A Beautiful Planet and Journey to the South Pacific. Source: DenonPosted Fri Nov 2, 2018 at 09:35 AM PDT by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes & the Apple TV App in November 2018[teaser]Check out all the new digital titles coming to the iTunes library and Apple TV App in November.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its November lineup of iTunes movies and TV shows. The collection includes films like Mission: Impossible - Fallout, The Predator, Crazy Rich Asians, Christopher Robin, Equalizer 2, Searching, The Nun, Happytime Murders, and The House with a Clock in its Walls, along with series like Star Trek: Discovery and more. And beyond iTunes, Apple has also compiled a list of November streaming titles set to be available via the Apple TV App on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices. The Apple TV App allows users to browse through content from over 60 video services without switching from one app to the next, including titles from Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, Showtime, CBS All Access, Hulu, and many other pay-TV subscriptions. Here's a full rundown of November iTunes titles per Apple: iTunes Movies 11/6 Crazy Rich Asians 11/6 Dog Days 11/6 Christopher Robin 11/6 The Miseducation of Cameron Post 11/6 Blindspotting 11/6 Mara 11/6 Swiped 11/6 Every Act of Life 11/6 Indestructible, El Alma de la Salsa 11/6 Up and Away 11/6 Death House 11/6 Getting Grace 11/6 Moto 10 11/6 Fireworks 11/6 Breaking Brooklyn (same day as theaters) 11/9 Here & Now (same day as theaters) 11/9 Lez Bomb (same day as theaters) 11/9 Time Freak (same day as theaters) 11/13 Equalizer 2 11/13 Justice League Throne of Atlantis 11/13 Searching 11/13 The Little Stranger 11/13 Final Score 11/13 A Happening of Monumental Proportions 11/13 Puzzle 11/13 Nico 1988 11/13 Brothers in Arms 11/13 We the Animals 11/13 New Romantics 11/13 Alien Overlords 11/13 The Hunting 11/16 The Long Dumb Road 11/16 Speed Kills (same day as theaters) 11/16 The Last Race (same day as theaters) 11/16 Clovehitch Killer (same day as theaters) 11/16 Jonathan (same day as theaters) 11/20 Mission: Impossible - Fallout (tentative) 11/20 Operation Finale 11/20 The Nun 11/20 Happytime Murders 11/20 Little Italy 11/20 Skate Kitchen 11/20 Anchor and Hope 11/20 Ya Veremos 11/20 The Dawn Wall 11/20 Brewmaster 11/20 Third Eye Spies 11/23 PIMP (same day as theaters) 11/23 Astral (same day as theaters) 11/27 The Predator 11/27 The House with a Clock in its Walls 11/27 The Captain 11/27 Somm 3 11/27 Dark Is the Night 11/30 Driver X (same day as theaters) 11/30 Blood Brother (same day as theaters) iTunes TV 10/29 - 11/4 Poldark Season 4 (iTunes exclusive) 11/9 Star Trek Discovery Season 1 (iTunes exclusive) And here's a rundown of November streaming titles set to arrive on various digital services through the Apple TV App: Apple TV App: Now Streaming 11/1 Watergate (History) 11/2 Master of Arms (Discovery) - Season 1 11/2 Buying it Blind (Bravo) - Season 1 11/2 Master of Arms (Discovery) - Season 1 11/2 Homecoming (Prime Video) - Season 1 11/2 Great Performances: An American in Paris (PBS) 11/2 Into the Dark: Fresh & Blood (Hulu) 11/2 Wonder (Hulu/Prime Video) 11/2 Sweet Home Oklahoma (Bravo) - Season 2 11/2 Tanked (Animal Planet) - Season 15 11/2 Just for Laughs (Starz) - Season 2 11/2 Tales From the Tour Bus (Cinemax; available via Prime Video/PlayStation Vue) - Season 2 11/3 Shut Up and Dribble (Showtime) - Limited 3-part series 11/3 Bluegrass Underground (PBS) - Season 8 11/3 Fifty Shades Freed (HBO) 11/4 Mickey’s 90th Spectacular (ABC) 11/4 The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo) - Season 11 11/4 Outlander (Starz) - Season 4 11/4 Axios (HBO) - Season 1 11/4 Our Cartoon President: Election Special 2018 (Showtime) 11/6 The Daily Show - Democalypse 2018: Let’s Try This Again, America (Comedy Central) 11/7 The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo) - Season 9 11/7 Storage Wars (A&E) - Season 12 11/8 My Brilliant Friend (HBO) - Season 1 11/8 We Are Not Done Yet (HBO) 11/9 Patriot (Prime Video) - Season 2 11/9 Room 104 (HBO) Season 2 11/10 Frozen (Starz) 11/10 Big Hero 6 (Starz) 11/10 Love, Simon (HBO) 11/10 Paddington 2 (HBO) 11/11 Sally4Ever (HBO) - Season 1 11/12 The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (PBS) 11/12 The Price of Everything (HBO) 11/14 Mars (Nat Geo) - Season 2 11/15 The Emperor’s Newest Clothes (HBO) 11/16 Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (Prime Video) - Season 1 11/16 Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (Prime Video) 11/17 Pacific Rim: Uprising (HBO) 11/17 McQueen (Prime Video) 11/17 Inside Out (Starz) 11/17 Monsters University (Starz) 11/18 Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI (Showtime) 11/18 The Impeachment of Bill Clinton (A&E) 11/18 Escape at Dannemora (Showtime) 11/19 Little Drummer Girl (AMC) 11/21 The Bureau (Sundance Now) - Season 4 11/22 The Rider (Starz) 11/22 A Christmas Story (TBS) 11/22 The Wizard of Oz (TBS) 11/22 No Activity (CBS All Access) - Season 2 11/25 Dirty John (Bravo) - Season 1 11/26 The Truth About Killer Robots (HBO) 11/26 Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words (BBC America) 11/27 Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (A&E) - Season 3 11/28 Vikings (History) - Season 5 (midseason premiere) 11/28 A Legendary Christmas With John and Chrissy (NBC) 11/28 Into the Woods (Starz) 11/29 Mandy (Shudder) 11/30 Inside Jokes (Prime) - Season 1 11/30 Star Wars Eps 1-7 (TNT) Source: iTunesPosted Thu Nov 1, 2018 at 01:35 PM PDT by: -
Fandor Now Offering Discounted Annual Subscriptions for FilmStruck Members[teaser]The streaming service is giving FilmStruck members a special deal.[/teaser] Fandor has announced a limited time promotion specially geared toward members of the soon to be defunct FilmStruck streaming platform. As part of the deal, FilmStruck members can now receive over 50% off an annual Fandor subscription. Fandor offers hand-picked streaming access to over 4,000 indie films, documentaries, international features, and shorts, including titles like The Magnificent Seven, Carnival of Souls, The English Patient, City of God, Lars and the Real Girl, The Stranger, and more. The service is available via Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Android, Kindle, iPad, and iPhone devices With the special limited time discount, FilmStruck members can now sign up for an annual Fandor subscription for a reduced rate of $24.99. A regular subscription usually costs $60 annually or $6 per month. For more details, CLICK HERE. The special promotion comes as a response to Warner Bros. Digital Networks and Turner's recent decision to terminate their FilmStruck subscription streaming service. The platform first launched back in 2016 and offered 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. Likewise, the service was the home of the Criterion Channel with streaming access to the label's collection of titles. While it's not yet clear where Criterion will take its films just yet, the company actually previously offered select titles through Fandor as part of its deal with Hulu. The special Fandor discount for FilmStruck members will only be available for a limited time, though the company has not yet revealed an end date. Source: FandorPosted Wed Oct 31, 2018 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals First Look at Henry Cavill in THE WITCHER[teaser]Henry Cavill has ditched his infamous mustache for long, luxurious locks.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed a first look sneak peek at Henry Cavill in costume as Geralt of Rivia in its upcoming series, The Witcher. The show is based on the fantasy series of novels and video games from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. "Andrzej Sapkowski has created a rich and memorable world, at once magical and familiar," said Erik Barmack, Netflix Vice President, international series. "We couldn’t be more excited about bringing The Witcher saga to Netflix members around the world." Check out the first look clip below! Get your first look at Henry Cavill in The Witcher! pic.twitter.com/1O2eWS1MkP — Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2018 And here's a logline for the series per Netflix: Based on the best-selling fantasy series, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s The Defenders, Umbrella Academy) will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the eight-episode series. Meanwhile, Alik Sakharov (House of Cards, Game of Thrones), Alex Garcia Lopez (Marvel’s Luke Cage, Utopia), and Charlotte Brändström (Outlander, Counterpart, Disparue) are all on board as directors. Henry Cavill is best known for playing Clark Kent / Superman in Warner Brothers' Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, and Justice League. In addition, the actor recently starred opposite Tom Cruise in Paramount's Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Production for that film led to an unexpected and rather absurd conflict, now playfully known as "Mustache-Gate," when the actor's facial hair became a problem for Justice League reshoots. An exact release date for The Witcher has not been announced yet, but the show is set to debut in 2019. A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (Twitter)Posted Wed Oct 31, 2018 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Marvel Developing FALCON & WINTER SOLIDER Series for Disney Streaming Service[teaser]The superheroes could be heading to Disney's new streaming platform.[/teaser] According to a report by Variety, Marvel is developing a new live action limited series focused on a team-up between Falcon and Winter Soldier for Disney's upcoming streaming service. The potential show joins other rumored MCU series starring characters like Loki and Scarlet Witch which are also reportedly being prepped for the platform. Though the studio has not confirmed the news, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are expected to reprise their roles as Falcon and Winter Soldier respectively if the series does move forward. Malcolm Spellman (Empire, Our Family Wedding) has been hired to write the proposed show. This news bolsters previous reports that Marvel was planning to develop several limited series starring MCU heroes and villains who have not already had their own standalone films, including shows about Loki and Scarlet Witch with Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olson also expected to reprise their roles. With that said, major characters like Iron Man and Captain America who have already starred in their own movies will not be featured on the streaming platform. The potential series are all expected to feature six to eight episodes each and will likely carry big budgets similar to major Hollywood productions. Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige are also set to be directly involved in the shows' development. Full details on Disney's streaming service have not been revealed yet, but the platform is set to launch in the fall of 2019. Beyond the potential Marvel shows, the service will also include a new Star Wars series from Jon Favreau called The Mandalorian. Likewise, a Monsters Inc show and a High School Musical series are also in the works. Meanwhile, movies expected to premiere on the platform include Don Quixote, Stargirl, Togo, Lady and the Tramp, The Paper Magician, 3 Men and a Baby, Sword and the Stone, Timmy Failure, Magic Camp, and Noelle. Outside of streaming news, Marvel recently released the first trailer for its upcoming Captain Marvel film. The movie is set to hit theaters on March 8, 2019. Source: VarietyPosted Wed Oct 31, 2018 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Apple Details New iPad Pro with Liquid Retina Display & USB-C Support[teaser]The company's latest flagship iPad has been revealed.[/teaser] Apple has announced the newest version of its iPad Pro. The third generation model will be available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes, and offers an all-screen design and improved specs. The 11-inch model features a resolution of 2388x1668 with 264ppi, while the 12.9-inch model features a resolution of 2732x2048 with 264ppi. Both models use edge-to-edge Liquid Retina Displays with P3 wide color gamut capabilities and support for 600 nits of brightness. Under the hood, the devices are powered by an A12X Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, the next-gen Neural Engine, and an Embedded M12 coprocessor running iOS 12. A 12MP rear camera with support for 4K video recording, document scanning, and AR experiences is integrated as well, along with a 7MP TrueDepth front camera designed for Portrait selfies, FaceTime, Animoji, Memoji, and Face ID unlocking. In addition, both cameras offer Smart HDR capabilities. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro also swaps out the Lightning connector found on previous gen models for a new USB-C connector, offering support for charging, USB 3.1 Gen 2 high-bandwidth data transfers, and output to external displays at up to 5K. Finally, Apple has also revealed a new companion Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Folio (both sold separately). The second-generation Apple Pencil can magnetically attach to the iPad Pro and wirelessly charge at the same time. Likewise, the device has a new touch sensor to detect taps for new app interaction. "The new iPad Pro is a huge step forward for powerful, creative, mobile computing; it has an all-new thinner design, speeds through projects with the super-fast A12X Bionic chip and unlocks with a glance using Face ID in any orientation — while you're sitting or standing, with iPad Pro on your desk or lap, with the new Smart Keyboard Folio and new Apple Pencil," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "There has never been a mobile device anything like the new iPad Pro; it has a gorgeous edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display that curves into the corners, breakthrough performance that outperforms most laptops, Face ID, support for the new Smart Keyboard Folio and new Apple Pencil, advanced new cameras and sensors for the best AR experiences ever in any device, a high-speed USB-C connector, louder speakers, faster wireless and more, all packed into a thinner device that has all-day battery life and is 25 percent smaller in volume." Apple's new iPad Pro will be available in silver or space grey colors with 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options on November 7. The 11-inch model starts at $799, while the 12.9-inch model starts at $999. Meanwhile, the new Apple Pencil ($129) and Smart Keyboard Folio ($179 for 11-inch and $199 for 12.9-inch) will also be available November 7. Pre-orders for all of the products are now live via apple.com. Source: ApplePosted Tue Oct 30, 2018 at 09:25 AM PDT by:
