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Amazon will distribute films to theaters starting with Wonder Wheel
July 27, 2017 | contributor
Traditional film distribution to theaters is one industry Amazon had yet to conquer, but riding on the success of their Oscar-winning production Manchester by the Sea (2016), and their just-released comedy/romance The Big Sick (2017), the internet giant will bring Woody … Read More
Dunkirk to show in 70mm at select IMAX theaters
July 5, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Dunkirk is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and those lucky enough to live next to an IMAX theater can watch it in 70mm film.
Tickets for the limited engagements started selling today and can be purchased … Read More
Dolby Cinema reaches 100 titles with ‘Horse Soldiers’
June 16, 2017 | hdreport
Dolby announced their 100th title in Dolby Cinema will be Warner Bros. Pictures’ Horse Soldiers slated for release on January 19, 2018.
Dolby Cinema incorporates Dolby Vision to deliver High Dynamic Range images via the Dolby Projection system, and, Dolby Atmos for immersive audio … Read More
Marvel Releases ‘Black Panther’ Teaser Trailer
June 9, 2017 | hdreport
Marvel and Disney have just released a teaser trailer for Black Panther (2018), premiering during the NBA Finals game between the Cavaliers and Warriors. Although the trailer says the film is “Coming Soon,” IMDB has it scheduled for release in the US … Read More
‘The Godfather’ Coming to Theaters for Limited Showing
May 13, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece of filmmaking The Godfather will release to select theaters this summer on Sunday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 7th. The TCM Big Screen Classics promotion will feature exclusive commentary from TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz, celebrating the 45th … Read More
Warner Bros. Releases Official ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Movie Trailer
May 8, 2017 | contributor
It’s the movie any Ridley Scott fan has got to be looking forward to: Blade Runner 2049, and Warner Bros. has released the first official full-length trailer for it.
The film, executive produced by Scott and directed by Denis Villeneuve … Read More
Amazon Offers Movie Ticket Credit for ‘Alien: Covenant’
May 2, 2017 | contributor
Amazon is currently offering credit of up to $7.50 to see Alien: Covenant after purchasing a qualifying title between April 23 and May 27, 2017. The credit can be used at participating theaters after the film opens on May 19, 2017.
Movies … Read More
‘Logan’ Black & White Version Hitting Screens In May
April 28, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
20th Century Fox’s Logan plays a bit like an old western, and so converting it to black and white might just bring a whole new context to the film. Director/Writer James Mangold wrote a slightly cryptic tweet today suggesting “Hard core B&W loving … Read More
20th Century Fox Live Streaming ‘Alien’ Day Event
April 26, 2017 | contributor
20th Century Fox is live streaming the Alien Day event from Fox Studios in Los Angeles on YouTube. The one-hour live stream features cast members from Alien: Covenant talking about the making of the new film, as well as a … Read More
Star Wars Releases ‘A Tribute To Carrie Fisher’
April 13, 2017 | contributor
The Star Wars channel on YouTube has uploaded the video “A Tribute To Carrie Fisher” coinciding with the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida.
The four-and-a-half minute video is chock full of vintage as well as more recent interview … Read More
Jyn Erso & Cassian Andor return in Rogue One Sequel
April 1, 2017 | contributor
Late yesterday Disney made a surprise press announcement that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is slated for a sequel. The news comes even though director Gareth Edwards left ‘Rogue One’ in a state in which it could have easily … Read More
‘Alien: Covenant’ Official Trailer Released by 20th Century Fox
March 1, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
20th Century Fox has released the first official trailer for Alien: Covenant opening to theaters on May 19, 2017.
The trailer comes a week after FOX released a 5-minute prologue scene with the crew of the colonization spaceship Covenant, and a couple … Read More
Envelope snafu gives La La Land Best Picture over Moonlight
February 26, 2017 | contributor
At the most important award of the night Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land was given the Oscar for Best Picture over Barry Jenkins’ emotional drama Moonlight.
Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced the Oscar presentation, but Beatty was mistakenly … Read More
Martin Scorcese’s ‘The Irishman’ on Netflix: Is This Even Something We Want?
February 26, 2017 | Sam Jordan
Eyebrows were raised last week when IndieWire reported that Martin Scorsese’s (no stranger to prominent eyebrows himself) next film, The Irishman, featuring both Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, had been picked up for distribution by Netflix.
Whoa. A movie … Read More
FOX Releases Prologue Scene to ‘Alien: Covenant’
February 23, 2017 | contributor
20th Century Fox has launched an almost 5-minute foreword to Alien: Covenant titled “Prologue: Last Supper.” The scene captures the crew of the colonization spaceship Covenant having their final meal before entering cryosleep.
Alien: Covenant stars Michael Fassbender, James Franco, Noomi … Read More
Kevin Smith Announces Jay & Silent Bob Reboot
February 12, 2017 | contributor
Last night Kevin Smith made a surprise post on his Instagram account that started with the words “This is not a drill!” alongside a screenshot from his laptop with the title page of the script “Jay & Silent Bob Reboot.”
The … Read More
Sequel to World War Z & Friday the 13th Remake Yanked From Schedule
February 7, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Last night, the horror films “World War Z 2” and the remake of “Friday the 13th” were pulled from Paramount Pictures’ release schedule.
“World War Z 2” was slated for a June 9, 2017 release date (although with no director or production … Read More
Paramount Reveals ‘Ghost in the Shell’ 2017 Super Bowl Spot
February 3, 2017 | contributor
Paramount Pictures has released a brand new TV spot for Ghost in the Shell that’s set to air during the 2017 Super Bowl. And no, if you’re viewing the spot on a small display that isn’t Scarlett Johansson naked. She’s a … Read More
Netflix Releases Trailer for Original Film ‘iBoy’
January 12, 2017 | contributor
Netflix has released the first trailer for their upcoming original film iBoy starring Bill Milner (X-Men: First Class) and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones).
The story, about an average teenager named Tom (played by Milner), kicks into gear after a … Read More
Anime Classic ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Slated For Limited Theatrical Run
January 9, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
The animated Japanese classic film Ghost in the Shell (1995) directed by Mamoru Oshii is slated for a limited theatrical run in the US. The re-release of the film anticipates the March 31 premiere of Rupert Sanders’ new interpretation of Ghost … Read More
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August 18, 2017 | contributor
Best Buy will release an exclusive 4k Blu-ray disc edition of the Oscar-winning film Zero Dark Thirty on Tuesday, September 12. The edition will initially be a Best Buy exclusive, not available from any other retailers in Ultra HD.
The exclusive title from Sony … Read More
Nvidia Shield TV 2017 Review: An Ambitious (And Maybe Essential) Streaming Device
August 17, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
Nvidia’s Shield TV device turned some heads when it was released in 2015. It was an ambitious media streaming tool that attempted to undercut gaming consoles with a mix of media streaming options and gameplay possibilities.
However, it is … Read More
Silicon Valley Season 4 releasing to Blu-ray this fall
August 17, 2017 | contributor
HBO’s Silicon Valley had the good fortune of following premium TV’s biggest show Game of Thrones, and now the comedic series is heading into a fifth season in 2018. Season 4 ended in June with the episode titled “Server Error,” and … Read More
The remaining Harry Potter films releasing to 4k Blu-ray
August 17, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Back in March, four of the later Harry Potter films were released to Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. Now, the remaining earlier films have been slated for 4k release on Oct. 3 including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber … Read More
DC’s ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ releasing to Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray
August 16, 2017 | hdreport
The DC Universal Original Movie Batman and Harley Quinn will release to Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray, and DVD on Tuesday, August 29. Written by Bruce Timm and directed by Sam Liu, the animated film partners Batman, Nightwing and the devilish Harley … Read More
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August 16, 2017 | hdreport
Is your iPhone battery getting older? Or do you just run too many apps to maintain decent battery life on your phone or tablet? The reality is apps can demand a lot of battery power, especially ones that stay in … Read More
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sold out on Amazon?
August 15, 2017 | contributor
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 currently sold out on Amazon? When searching for the Blu-ray, 4k Blu-ray, and DVD Amazon says the title is “Currently unavailable.” Could this just be a glitch? Or could Amazon have possibly sold out all … Read More
Sling launches Chrome in-browser player with basic features
August 15, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Sling has launched a new in-browser media player for Google Chrome that doesn’t require an app, plug-in or soon-to-be-extinct Flash application. The player works in the latest versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac PCs, and watching content is as … Read More
New on Blu-ray: Alien: Covenant, Blacklist S4, The Case for Christ, & more
August 15, 2017 | hdreport
This week in Blu-ray Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant is at the top of the Best Sellers, followed by the upgraded release of the 2012 prequel, Prometheus to 4k Blu-ray. Both films come with a Blu-ray and Digital copy, as well … Read More
Vudu 4k now features over 30 Dolby Vision / Atmos titles
August 14, 2017 | hdreport
Vudu has been a bit of a pioneer when it comes to digital movie distribution, first offering 4k UHD movies with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos almost two years ago. The dual combo allows for greater color depth (via HDR) and multichannel immersive surround … Read More