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LG Reveals 88-Inch 8K OLED Display[teaser]The company has unveiled the world's first 88-inch 8K OLED.[/teaser] LG Display has revealed its latest innovation in OLED tech, announcing the development of an 88-inch OLED panel with an 8K resolution. The display will be showcased at CES 2018 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. "The successful development of the world's first 8K OLED display is a milestone for the 8K era and underscores the exciting potential of OLED," said In-Byung Kang, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at LG Display. "OLED is clearly a next-generation technology leader and for this reason, LG Display is accelerating its research and development into OLED so that we can provide differentiated products to customers and markets." The 88-inch display features an 8K resolution with 33 million pixels (7680 x 4320), four times more than 4K Ultra HD screens (3840 x 2160). In addition, the set uses an OLED panel which is key in allowing LG to develop a higher res screen without sacrificing brightness. When producing a typical LCD panel with non-emissive pixels, increasing the resolution requires a reduction in the size of each pixel. This leads to a lower aperture ratio which reduces the screen's brightness. In order to compensate for this loss, LCDs with higher resolutions need to then boost their backlights which leads to higher energy use and greater material costs. In contrast, aperture ratio is less of a factor with self-emissive OLED panels, making the tech better suited for maintaining brightness performance at higher resolutions. Likewise, OLEDs don't need backlights at all, allowing them to remain thinner and lighter than 8K LCDs while producing deeper black levels. A consumer version of the LG 88-inch 8K panel has not been detailed, but the display will be demoed at CES next week. OLED TVs currently on the market max out at 4K resolution with sizes as large as 77-inches. Source: LG DisplayPosted Tue Jan 2, 2018 at 02:55 PM PST by: -
This Week in Gear: Netflix Launches HDR Support for Windows 10, LG Teams Up with Meridian Audio, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including the addition of HDR Netflix support for compatible Windows 10 devices, and more.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering Netflix HDR playback for Windows 10 devices, LG's new partnership with Meridian Audio, T-Mobile's plans to launch a new TV service in 2018, and the reveal of Lenovo's first standalone Daydream VR headset. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Netflix Adds HDR10 Support to Windows 10 Netflix has announced the expansion of HDR10 streaming support to Windows 10 computers through the Netflix app or Microsoft Edge web browser. In order to watch HDR10 Netflix content, Windows 10 users will need compatible hardware and a Netflix premium subscription plan. HDR10 is an open standard High Dynamic Range solution for displays and content creation. The process uses expanded brightness to improve contrast between dark and light aspects of an image, bringing out deeper black levels and more realistic details in specular highlights -- like the sun reflecting off of an ocean -- in specially graded HDR10 material. Likewise, the tech is typically bundled with a wide color gamut, providing a greater range of colors than those found in traditional HD sources and TVs using the previous Rec. 709 color standard. Netflix currently offers over 200 hours of HDR content, including titles like Stranger Things 2, Bright, and Chef's Table. To view HDR10 streams with Netflix on Windows 10, subscribers will need a Netflix premium plan, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. an HDR10 capable display, an Intel 7th Gen or higher CPU with integrated graphics or a recent NVIDIA GPU. Here's a more detailed breakdown of supported gear per Netflix: If using integrated Intel GPU: Windows 10 Creators Update is required (version 1703).CPU: 7th Generation Core (i3, i5, or i7 7xxx or 7Yxx) or higher processor.Graphics Driver: 22.XX.XX series, version 4708 or higher. If using discrete NVIDIA GPU: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is required (version 1703).GPU: 1050, 1060, 1070, and 1080 cards with at least 3GB of video RAM.Graphics Driver: 387.68 (23.21.13.8768) or higher. Source: Netflix 1, Netflix 2, Engadget LG Teams Up with Meridian Audio LG has announced a new partnership with British company Meridian Audio. As part of the agreement, LG will incorporate Meridian Audio tech into select products. "This partnership with Meridian is an example of LG's commitment to creating premium audio systems that can rival the best in the business," said Seo Young-jae, head of CAV(Convergence Audio and Video) products at LG Home Entertainment Company. "This partnership is all about delivering an outstanding entertainment experience for LG customers worldwide." LG and Meridian will now collaborate on various audio devices like sound bars and wireless speakers, including several recently announced models for 2018. Meridian is known for its expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and psychoacoustics, and the company created the world's first digital active loudspeaker. "We are thrilled to have entered into this unique partnership with LG and confident that our expertise and shared values will see us bring a great number of innovations to the market together, both now and in the future," said John Buchanan, chief executive officer at Meridian Audio. Source: LG T-Mobile Preps New TV Service for 2018 T-Mobile has announced plans to launch a new TV service in 2018 to compete with traditional cable and satellite offerings. As part of the company's plans, the mobile carrier has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Layer3 TV, Inc. ("Layer3 TV") to help create the new platform. "People love their TV, but they hate their TV providers. And worse, they have no real choice but to simply take it – the crappy customer service, clunky technology and outrageous bills loaded with fees! That's where we come in. We're gonna fix the pain points and bring real choice to consumers across the country," said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. "It only makes sense for the Un-carrier to do to TV what we're doing to wireless: change it for good! Personally, I can't wait to start fighting for consumers here!" Though full details on T-Mobile's upcoming TV service have not been revealed, the company is hoping to develop a system and distribution model that eschews the multi-year service contracts, high bills, expanding bundles, outdated tech, closed systems, and poor customer service found on many conventional TV platforms. In order to help achieve this goal, the company will leverage Layer3 TV's experience in streaming video and social media tech. Likewise, T-Mobile plans to use its fast LTE network and its developing 5G network as part of its overall mobile video strategy. "We're in the midst of the Golden Age of TV, and yet people have never been more frustrated by the status quo created by Big Cable and Satellite TV," said Mike Sievert, Chief Operating Officer of T-Mobile. "That's because the world is changing – with mobile video, streaming services, cord cutting, original content and more -- and yet, the old guard simply can’t – or won't – evolve. It’s time for a disruptor to shake things up and give people real choice like only the Un-carrier can." Source: T-Mobile Lenovo Mirage Solo VR Headset Revealed As spotted by Android Central and Let's Go Digital, recent FCC documents have revealed an upcoming VR headset from Lenovo. The Mirage Solo is set to be the company's first standalone Daydream VR device. Unlike most VR headsets that require a smartphone or connected PC, the Mirage Solo will not need a separate device and will instead use its own integrated display and hardware to offer full Daydream VR support. Though complete specs have not been revealed yet, the headset will include a 4,000 mAh battery and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Likewise, Google previously announced that standalone Daydream VR headsets are expected to use new tracking technology called WorldSense, which can enable positional tracking to determine a user's precise movements in space for some level of room-scale VR without any external sensors. In addition to Lenovo, other standalone Daydream VR headsets are in development from HTC VIVE. Official specs and details for the Lenovo Mirage Solo could be announced next month at CES 2018 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. Sources: Android Central, Let's Go DigitalPosted Fri Dec 29, 2017 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
LG Unveils 2018 Speaker Lineup[teaser]The company's upcoming audio gear has been detailed.[/teaser] LG has revealed its slate of 2018 speakers. The collection includes the SK10Y 5.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos-enabled sound bar, the PK Series portable speakers, and the ThinQ AI Speaker. "Sound technology has come a long way since LG introduced the first radio to the Korean market almost 60 years ago," said Tim Alessi, head of product marketing at LG Electronics USA. "Our latest lineup of audio products has been designed for those listeners who value premium sound with smart-enabled capabilities, and demonstrates how LG continues to push the boundaries on how people enjoy music and movies." The SK10Y is a 5.1.2 550W sound bar model with Dolby Atmos support and two up-firing speakers to simulate overhead audio effects. Users can also adjust the volume for the up-firing speakers to better suit their particular ceilings and room dynamics. In addition, the unit uses Meridian audio tech, including Bass and Space enhancements, along with Meridian's Height Elevation technology which brings sound up to the level of the display. Lossless audio playback is supported as well. Meanwhile, the PK Series offers an assortment of portable speakers with Meridian Audio tech and support for the APT-X HD Bluetooth standard for streaming 24-bit music over a wireless connection. Likewise, the units offer mood lighting capabilities for dynamic party lighting that flashes to the beat of the music being played. Finally, the ThinQ Speaker is LG's first smart AI audio device. The speaker combines high quality playback with built-in support for Google Assistant, allowing it to serve as a digital assistant and a personalized voice-activated interface for LG's smart home appliances. In addition, the unit also uses Meridian audio tech and includes high resolution lossless audio support. Exact pricing and availability for LG's new audio lineup have not been announced yet, but the speakers will all be on display at CES 2018 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. Source: LGPosted Wed Dec 27, 2017 at 09:00 PM PST by: -
Epson Releases HDR Firmware Update for Supported Projectors[teaser]Improved HDR performance is now available on select models.[/teaser] Epson has announced the release of an HDR (high dynamic range) firmware update for its line of HDR capable projectors. The upgrade is now available for the Home Cinema 4000, Pro Cinema 4040, Home Cinema 5040, Home Cinema 5040UBe, and Pro Cinema 6040. Here's a rundown of some key improvements made to HDR performance with the new update per Epson: - Brightness, clarity and color saturation improved- Increased overall white and color lumen brightness - Contrast and brightness noticeably improved in lower greys- Higher perceived detail – especially in the middle greys and dark As part of the update, Epson has also altered the projectors' HDR mode selection to add a new"Brightest" option while removing the "Darkest" mode. Users can still choose between four default HDR modes and the menus themselves have not actually been changed, but Mode 1 has now been upgraded from Bright to Brightest and Mode 4 has been changed from Darkest to Dark. As a result, the settings that use to activate under HDR 1 mode will now activate under HDR 2, and the HDR 1 option now offers the new "Brightest" mode settings. In order for users to update their projector's HDR firmware, customers should follow these exact instructions from Epson: 1. Download from http://download2.ebz.epson.net/dsc/vi/fw/EPSONPJ_t5111_111.bin2. Save file to an empty USB drive (FAT32 formatted) (do not rename file)3. Disconnect power cord from projector4. Connect USB drive to the projector’s USB port (use the USB port next to the mini-USB NOT the Opt.HDMI)5. Press and HOLD the power button6. Without releasing power button, connect power cord7. When all indicator lights turn on, release power button8. Update will take a few minutes, and then projector will turn off automatically9. Turn on projector by pressing power button10. Using remote control or projector’s control, press menu, and select Info, then Version11. Version should display: xxxxxxx11112. HDR mode Auto should be chosen for the best picture13. HDR mode Auto (Bright) should be chosen for the brightest picture Once updated, Epson recommends a Lamp setting of High, Saturation level of 55, and Image Enhancement level of 5. In addition, Epson also recommends adjusting the projector's Color Mode before adjusting its HDR mode, and has specific recommended settings for different lighting conditions: High Quality in Dark Viewing Environments - Digital Cinema Color Mode with HDR Auto Mode. Optimal Quality and Brightness Blend - Bright Cinema Color Mode with HDR Auto Mode. Optimal Quality and Brightness in High Ambient Light - Bright Cinema Color Mode with HDR Auto (Bright) Mode. Customers with compatible Epson projectors can now download the new HDR firmware update, and units with the firmware update pre-installed will start shipping in February. Source: EpsonPosted Tue Dec 26, 2017 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
Sony Reveals Launch Window for Dolby Vision 4K TV Update[teaser]Select Sony Ultra HD TVs will start to receive Dolby Vision support next month.[/teaser] According to a report by Forbes, Sony has announced a Dolby Vision firmware update release window for its 4K display lineup. The update is set to arrive in mid to late January, 2018 and will be available for Ultra HD TVs with the company's X1 Extreme processor, including the flagship A1E OLED Series. Dolby Vision is a proprietary end-to-end High Dynamic Range (HDR) format that covers content creation and playback through select cinemas, Ultra HD displays, and 4K titles. The process uses expanded brightness to improve contrast between dark and light aspects of an image, bringing out deeper black levels and more realistic details in specular highlights -- like the sun reflecting off of an ocean -- in specially graded Dolby Vision material. Likewise, Dolby Vision also offers a Wide Color Gamut (WCG), providing a greater range of colors than those found in traditional HD sources and TVs using the previous Rec. 709 color standard. In addition, the Dolby Vision process takes advantage of dynamic metadata, allowing it to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis to create a more accurate HDR experience than static metadata formats like HDR10. The Dolby Vision firmware update will start rolling out to compatible Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs in mid to late January in the US. The update will then expand to Europe but it could be toward the end of February before all sets get the upgrade. Here's a rundown of supported Sony displays that are due to receive the Dolby Vision update: XBR-65Z9D XBR-75Z9D XBR-100Z9D XBR-75X940E XBR-65X930E XBR-55X930E XBR-55A1E XBR-65A1E XBR-77A1E Source: ForbesPosted Tue Dec 26, 2017 at 07:15 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'Jessica Jones,' 'Mozart in the Jungle,' 'The Path,' and More[teaser]Superheroes, musicians, snowmen, and more are all heading to your favorite streaming devices.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new trailers or info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including Rotten, The Polka King, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Grace and Frankie: Season 4, Altered Carbon, Seven Seconds, Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 2, Sense8: Finale Special, Mozart in the Jungle: Season 4, Sneaky Pete: Season 2, and The Path: Season 3. In addition, Disney has announced the digital release of Olaf's Frozen Adventure starring Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff. The digital copy of the new Frozen holiday featurette also includes six classic Disney shorts. Rotten (Netflix, January 5) - Local farming is fading as profit margins decide what food makes it to our plates. The new Netflix documentary series Rotten exposes the fraud, corruption, and the consequences on our health of today’s global food industry. Nobody’s hands are clean. The Polka King (Netflix, January 12) - This exuberant tragicomedy recounts the remarkable but true story of the rise and fall of Polish émigré Jan Lewan (Jack Black), from striving tchotchke shop owner in the ’70s to the undisputed “King of Pennsylvania Polka” in the early ’90s. Lewan pursued the American Dream by any means necessary, fleecing investors and bribing officials to build a personal musical empire in what became the world’s only known Polka Ponzi scheme. Swept up by Lewan’s charismatic charm are his devoted wife, Marla (Jenny Slate), and his neurotic sidekick, Mickey (Jason Schwartzman). Grace and Frankie: Season 4 (Netflix, January 19) - Jane Fonda ("Grace") and Lily Tomlin ("Frankie") star as two women whose lives are suddenly turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other. Both sparring partners and partners-in-crime, they form an unlikely bond to face an uncertain future together and discover a new definition of “family,” with laughter, tears and plenty of mood enhancers along the way. A Futile and Stupid Gesture (Netflix, January 26) - The story of comedy wunderkind Doug Kenney, who co-created the National Lampoon, Caddyshack, and Animal House. Kenney was at the center of the 70’s comedy counter-culture which gave birth to Saturday Night Live and a whole generation's way of looking at the world. Altered Carbon (Netflix, February 2) - In the future, human minds are digitized and downloaded from body to body. Last night, the wealthiest man on Earth, Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy) was murdered. To investigate his death, he brings back ex-Envoy soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman / Will Yun Lee) and in exchange, Bancroft offers Kovacs the chance to live again. Seven Seconds (Netflix, February 23) - A powerful anthological crime thriller from acclaimed creator and executive producer Veena Sud (The Killing), starring two-time Emmy winner Regina King (American Crime) alongside breakout British actress Clare-Hope Ashitey (Doctor Foster). Ashitey portrays KJ Harper, a black assistant prosecutor assigned to the incident, with troubles of her own. She grapples with the weight of the case and what it will mean to bring justice not only for Brenton, but for the Black community. KJ works closely with the teen’s mother Latrice Butler (Regina King) who realizes there may be more to her son than she and her husband (Russell Hornsby) were aware of, and becomes consumed with finding out what happened. Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 2 (Netflix, March 8) - After a tragic ending to her short-lived Super Hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases in New York City. Sense8: Finale Special (Netflix, 2018) - From renowned creative geniuses Lana Wachowski, Grant Hill, and J. Michael Straczynski, Sense8 centers around eight characters, from different parts of the world, who experience a violent vision, and soon find themselves mentally connected by the experience. They become connected, able to see and talk to each other as though they were in the same place, with access to each other's deepest secrets. Not only must the eight adapt to this new ability and to each other, they must figure out why their lives are now in jeopardy. Mozart in the Jungle: Season 4 (Amazon Prime Video, February 16) - Hailey and Rodrigo’s romance deepens as they go public with their relationship in the fourth season of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series. As Rodrigo learns what it means to be a boyfriend, Hailey enters a competition in Japan to prove herself as a conductor. Will they be able to balance the demands between their careers and relationship or will it tear them apart? Sneaky Pete: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, Coming Soon) - From the creator of Justified and Executive Producer Bryan Cranston comes an exciting new series about a con-man, Marius (Giovanni Ribisi), on the run from a vicious gangster. Marius hides by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, and takes cover with Pete's estranged family – a colorful group (headed by Margo Martindale) with well-guarded and dangerous secrets of their own. The Path: Season 3 (Hulu, January 17) - Follows a family at the center of a controversial cult movement as they struggle with relationships, faith and power. Each episode takes an in-depth look at the gravitational pull of belief and what it means to choose between the life we live and the life we want. The series blends elements of mystery-thriller, romance and the supernatural. Starring Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy and Michelle Monaghan. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials ($6 limited time promotional price now available). In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube)Posted Tue Dec 26, 2017 at 05:50 AM PST by: -
Have 'The Last Jedi' Audience Scores Been Tainted By "Review Bombing?"[teaser]Some signs may point to inaccurately skewed audience scores for the latest Star Wars flick.[/teaser] Though the general critic's consensus for Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been overwhelmingly positive on site's like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, the movie's corresponding audience scores on both websites have been far less favorable with numbers hitting around the 50% mark. Of course, it's perfectly fine to dislike The Last Jedi (or any movie, for that matter). In fact, I have many issues with the flick myself and there are certainly flaws in the movie that are worth discussing -- but are these low audience numbers really a sign of actual fan disapproval or could there be something a little more sinister afoot here? Namely, a pesky disturbance in the force dubbed review bombing. As detailed in a recent write-up by Birth.Movies.Death, the opt-in polling used for audience scores on sites like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic can lead to skewed results, making them easily susceptible to review bombing. This is a practice where a group of people purposefully give a movie a negative score in order to hurt its business, regardless of their true feelings on the film or whether they've even seen it at all. In order to back up their conclusion, Birth.Movies.Death did a little digging into the stats for the users who scored The Last Jedi on these sites, and they found that the majority of these people were new users who signed up just to have their negative reviews counted, and several of them deleted their accounts or had their accounts deleted afterwards. In addition, the site also compared the low Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes audience scores to exit polling done by a company called comScore which surveys audience members right after they see a film. In stark contrast to the ~50% fan approval on Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, comScore found positive audience reactions to be closer to 90%. This is much more in line with other recent Star Wars films like The Force Awakens and Rogue One. As a result, comScore's numbers imply that those with a negative reaction to the movie actually make up a much smaller minority than the Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes audience scores would have one believe. Again, none of this is to say that there aren't legitimate reasons to dislike The Last Jedi or that there aren't plenty of fans who genuinely dislike the movie -- but the stats here do make the Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic audience scores seem inaccurately skewed. As reported by Forbes, however, Rotten Tomatoes has recently responded to concerns about fake reviews or skewed results and has assured fans that its numbers are authentic, stating that the site's security has not seen anything unusual about the scoring and that they've only seen an uptick in written user reviews for the film. Either way, whether these audience scores are accurate or being skewed by review bombing, it's clear that viewers are continuing to have passionate reactions to The Last Jedi, both positive and negative alike. Sources: Birth.Movies.Death, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, ForbesPosted Fri Dec 22, 2017 at 09:45 PM PST by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes in January 2018[teaser]Several new titles will hit the iTunes library in January.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its new iTunes lineup of movies and TV shows for January 2018, including movies like Geostorm, Wonder, Jigsaw, and Professor Martson and The Wonder Woman, along with the latest seasons of shows like Ray Donovan, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Girlfriend Experience, and Victoria. Likewise, the lineup also includes several new films that will premiere on iTunes the same day that they premiere in theaters, including Stratton, Freak Show, Saturday Church, The First Year, Small Town Crime, Mom & Dad, The Clapper and Kickboxer: Retaliation. Check out the trailer for Small Town Crime below! Here's a full rundown of all the upcoming January iTunes titles per Apple: Movies 1/2 Lucky 1/2 Wonderstruck 1/2 Geostorm 1/2 Breathe 1/2 Only the Brave 1/5 Stratton (same day as theaters) 1/5 Acts of Violence 1/9 Dina 1/9 Human Flow 1/9 Goodbye Christopher Robin 1/9 Jigsaw 1/9 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House 1/12 Freak Show (same day as theaters) 1/12 Saturday Church (same day as theaters) 1/16 Loving Vincent 1/16 Professor Martson and The Wonder Woman 1/16 9/11 1/16 Last Flag Flying 1/16 Thelma 1/19 The First Year (same day as theaters) 1/19 Small Town Crime (same day as theaters) 1/19 Mom & Dad (same day as theaters) 1/23 BPM 1/23 Wastelander 1/23 Suburbicon 1/23 Only the Brave 1/23 A Bad Mom’s Christmas 1/26 The Clapper (same day as theaters) 1/26 Kickboxer: Retaliation (same day as theaters) 1/30 Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! 1/30 Wonder 1/30 Daddy’s Home 2 1/30 God’s Own Country 1/30 The Square 1/30 Roman J. Israel, ESQ TV *full seasons in bold 1/1 Ray Donovan Season 5 1/2 The Bachelor Season Season 22 1/3 The Amazing Race Season 30 1/3 LA to Vegas (Free Series Premiere) 1/3 The Challenge: Vendettas 1/3 Married At First Sight Season 6 1/4 Grown-ish 1/4 9-1-1 1/4 The X -Files Season 11 1/4 Wags Atlanta (Free Series Premiere) 1/5 Project Runway All Stars, Season 6 1/5 Nashville Season 6 1/8 Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 9 1/8 To Rome For Love (Free Series Premiere) 1/11 The Magicians Season 3 1/11 Alone Together 1/12 The Lion Guard Vol. 4 1/13 Taken Season 2 1/15 Victoria Season 2 (2 part Season Premiere) 1/17 Black Lighting 1/18 Corporate 1/18 The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Season 2 (Free Season Premiere) 1/19 Portlandia Season 8 1/19 Beyond Season 2 (2 part Season Premiere) 1/21 Planet Earth: Blue Planet II 1/22 The Girlfriend Experience Season 2 1/22 The Resident (Free Series Premiere) 1/23 The Alienist 1/24 The Detour Season 3 1/24 Baskets Season 3 (Free Season Premiere) 1/24 Another Period Season 3 1/24 Drunk History Season 5 1/25 Schitt’s Creek Season 4 1/25 Let’s Get Physical 1/25 Waco 1/26 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3 1/30 Victoria Season 2 (All Episodes Available with a Season Pass) Source: iTunesPosted Fri Dec 22, 2017 at 07:10 AM PST by: -
Bigscreen & Paramount Announce 'Top Gun' 3D Virtual Reality Screening[teaser]Fans with the right gear will be able to watch the flick for free in 3D VR through the Bigscreen app.[/teaser] Paramount and Bigscreen have announced plans to screen Tony Scott's Top Gun starring Tom Cruise in 3D via the Bigscreen virtual reality app. The free screenings will begin on December 29 at 6pm ET and will continue to play at regular intervals for 24 hours. "Bigscreen's virtual reality platform offers a new way for fans to experience films in their homes," said Bob Buchi, President Worldwide Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures. "We're excited to be a part of this experiment using cutting-edge technology to give fans a new entertainment option." In order to watch the screening, viewers will need a Windows 10 PC and a supported VR headset, including the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, all SteamVR-compatible headsets, and all Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Likewise, users will also need to download the free Bigscreen app from the Oculus Store, Steam Store, or the Microsoft Store. The Bigscreen app presents films in a virtual reality movie theater environment along with a virtual theater lobby, voice chat, and avatars to create an enhanced viewing and social experience. "This is an innovative way to bring the immersive and social movie theater experience into the comfort of the home," said Darshan Shankar, CEO and founder of Bigscreen. To see a full schedule of Top Gun 3D screening times click here. The VR event is only open to people in the United States. And beyond Top Gun, Bigscreen also plans to regularly screen other movies, TV shows, and video content through its VR app each week in 2018. Source: BigscreenPosted Thu Dec 21, 2017 at 02:05 PM PST by: -
Apple Launches Sale on iTunes 4K HDR Movies[teaser]Select 4K HDR titles are now on sale through iTunes.[/teaser] Apple has announced discounts on several digital titles through the iTunes store, including 4K and 4K HDR versions of many movies. The deals are set to be active now through the end of the year, making them a great way to make the most out of those iTunes gift cards you may have received or are looking to give this holiday season. 4K HDR playback through iTunes is currently supported via iPhone 8 and newer iPhones, iPad Pro (2017) devices, and the Apple TV 4K ($179). iTunes HDR titles are presented using the HDR10 and/or Dolby Vision format. Here's a rundown of some titles on sale now per Apple: - Select 4K HDR titles for $7.99 & $9.99. Highlights include: Gone Girl, Independence Day, Wild, X-Men First Class and Trainspotting 2, and Spiderman: Homecoming, Baby Driver, Logan Lucky, Atomic Blonde and Logan. - 4K HDR 3-Film Genre Collections from $19.99 - $24.99: Universal Action & Adventure ($24.99): Lone Survivor, Everest, The Great Wall WB Action & Adventure ($19.99): Argo, Into the Storm, The Accountant Fox Action & Adventure ($24.99): Assassin’s Creed, Independence Day, Hitman Agent 47 Sony Action & Adventure ($19.99): Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Bad Boys, The Professional Lionsgate Action & Adventure ($24.99): John Wick, The Hunger Games, Saban’s Power Rangers Universal Sci-Fi & Fantasy ($24.99): Warcraft, Snow White & The Huntsman (Extended Edition), King Kong WB Sci-Fi & Fantasy ($19.99): Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Jupiter Ascending, I am Legend Sony Sci-Fi & Fantasy ($22.99): Starship Troopers, Life (2017), Passengers WB Drama ($19.99): Sully, Collateral Beauty, Live By Night Fox Drama ($24.99): The Revenant, Life of Pi, The Martian Sony Drama ($19.99): The Bridge on the River Kwai, Concussion, Inferno WB Comedy ($19.99): Get Hard, Central Intelligence, Chips Fox Comedy($24.99): Spy, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Snatched Sony Comedy ($19.99): Rough Night, Ghostbusters (1984), Sausage Party - 4K HDR Franchise Bundle Sales: Harry Potter: 8 movies $59.99 Hunger Games: 4 movies $27.99 X-Men Beginnings: 3 movies $19.99 Planet of the Apes Trilogy: 3 movies $24.99 Transformers: 5 movies $44.99 The Evolution of Spider-man (the first in each series): 3 movies $24.99 Ghostbusters: 3 movies $19.99 Bourne: 5 movies $34.99 - In addition, 24 James Bond movies are available in 4K, including an exclusive 4K, four-film Daniel Craig bundle, and select Christopher Nolan films will be available in 4K HDR, including Inception, Interstellar, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. - $9.99 and under Holiday Movie Sale (through 12/25) highlights include: Elf, Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, Nightmare Before Christmas, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Best Man Holiday. - Non-4K HDR Bundles: Cars: 3 movie bundle $34.99 X-Men Collection: 6 movies $34.99 Rocky Heavyweight Collection: 6 movies $29.99 The Matrix Trilogy: 3 movies $14.99 Middle Earth Collection: 6 movies $49.99 Source: iTunesPosted Thu Dec 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by:
