Samsung Unveils the New Galaxy Note7 the Intelligent Smartphone That Thinks Big

The Galaxy Note7 combines advanced S Pen capabilities with ultimate security features to help users accomplish and do more

SEOUL, Korea – August 2, 2016 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. continues to drive the smartphone market with the Galaxy Note7 by building on the company’s category-defining leadership with innovative features that set a new standard for large-screen devices. With refined craftsmanship, premium materials and a unique, symmetrical edge design, the Galaxy Note7 features:

• A water resistant body and S Pen (IP68)*
• Top-of-the-line security that combines Samsung Knox with biometric authentication including a new iris scanning feature
• Immersive entertainment features with HDR video streaming capabilities.

The Galaxy Note7 strikes a balance between work and play, enabling people to achieve more than what they thought possible on a smartphone.

“The Galaxy Note7 combines productivity and entertainment, with strong security features. Powering a robust ecosystem, it is the ideal device for those who want to achieve more in life,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “Life moves faster than ever now so we created the Galaxy Note7 to help users get things done more easily wherever, whenever.”

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RARE FILM AND TV MEMORABILIA WORTH IN EXCESS OF £1.5 MILLION TO BE AUCTIONED IN THE UK

**RARE FILM AND TV MEMORABILIA WORTH IN EXCESS OF
£1.5 MILLION TO BE AUCTIONED IN THE UK**
OVER 500 ORIGINAL ITEMS TO BE
MADE AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS:
– BATMAN’S THE DARK KNIGHT BATSUIT
– STEVEN SPIELBERG’S JAWS CLAPPERBOARD
– MULDER AND SCULLY’S ID & BADGES FROM THE X-FILES
– TIE FIGHTER PILOT HELMET FROM STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE

= Film & TV memorabilia worth in excess of £1.5 million will be auctioned on 27 September
= The Dark Knight Rises Batpod vehicle is expected to be one of the highest selling lots with an estimated sale price of between £60-80k
= Other items for auction include Arnold Schwarzenegger’s original Terminator 2 Judgment Day costume – expected to sell between £14-18k – and the Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costume – expected to sell between £6-8k
= A free to enter preview exhibition will be open to the public ahead of the Prop Store auction at London’s BFI IMAX, proudly presented by ODEON, from 14 -27 September
= Last year’s auction saw an original Stormtrooper Helmet from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back sell for a world-record £78,000

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Mel Gibson’s World War II movie Hacksaw Ridge trailer is here

By Armando

Multiple Oscar winner Mel Gibson is back behind the camera with “Hacksaw Ridge,” a World War II drama based on a true story of Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to be warded the Congressional medal of honor.

The film follows Desmond from his childhod in Blue Ridge Mountains to his army training to the battlegrounds of Okinawa, Japan but refused to kill people and did not carry a weapon.

Former “Spider-Man” star Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss. This is Gibson’s first directorial outing since 2006’s “Apocalypto.

The topical drama is slated for a Nov. 4 US theatrical release and will also play at the 73rd Venice Film Festival

Here is the official synopsis for Hacksaw Ridge:
HACKSAW RIDGE is the extraordinary true story of conscientious collaborator Desmond Doss [Andrew Garfield] who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He believed the war was just, but killing was nevertheless wrong; he was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon. As an army medic, Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers. He was the first conscientious objector to ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Opens 4 November 2016 (USA)
Director: Mel Gibson
Stars: Teresa Palmer, Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaugh, Hugo Weaving, Luke Bracey

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Blackberry Announces The World’s Most Secure Android Smartphone – DTEK50

Waterloo, ON – July 26, 2016 – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, announced today that DTEK50TM, the world’s most secure Android smartphone, is now available for pre-orders at ShopBlackBerry.com. DTEK50 is BlackBerry’s second smartphone powered by Android, following the PRIV.

Fully equipped with Android Marshmallow 6.0, DTEK50 combines BlackBerry’s unique security, privacy and productivity with the full Android experience in an all-touch design, at a price point that’s accessible for consumers and ideal for enterprise fleet deployment.

“We take our customers’ privacy seriously. That’s why we’re proud to have all the security and privacy functionality that’s built in our newest Android smartphone. DTEK50 merges the unique security and connectivity features BlackBerry is known for with the rich Android ecosystem,” said Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Devices, BlackBerry. “DTEK50 adds to BlackBerry’s lineup of secure smartphones, providing choices to our customers with different price points on both BlackBerry 10 and Android platforms.”

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MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES “MARVEL INSIDER” PROGRAM

New Fan Loyalty Program Empowers Marvel Fans to Gain Points and Unlock Rewards

New York, NY—July 25, 2016 — Calling all Marvel fans! Power up your fandom and get rewarded for the things you already do! Starting today, join the all-new Marvel Insider loyalty program for free and start earning points for connecting, sharing, watching, and more!*

Marvel is excited to welcome and invite all Marvel fans to create their Marvel Insider account, earn points across various Marvel channels, and get incredible Marvel rewards like best-selling digital comics, amazing collectibles and unforgettable experiences.

Go to Marvel.com/insider to become a Marvel Insider today!

“Marvel fans are some of the most passionate fans in the world, and Marvel Insider is our way of connecting with them in a more meaningful style,” says Peter Phillips, EVP/GM, Interactive & Distribution. “Whether you have been a part of the Marvel community for years or you’re just starting to interact with the brand, you now have an extra reason to engage with us. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our fans.”

Already have a Marvel.com account? Just confirm that you want to be a part of the program next time you sign in and start earning points immediately! Once you’re in, you’ll get rewarded for things like making a digital comic purchase, checking out the latest and greatest original content on Marvel.com and completing more activities that’ll help fill up your points bank! Activities are updated as exciting things happen in the Marvel Universe so check back frequently for new opportunities at marvel.com/insider/activities to earn points and get cool rewards like digital comics, signed posters, limited-edition pins and more!

Powered by CrowdTwist, the industry-leading provider of comprehensive and multichannel loyalty and engagement solutions, Marvel Insider will continually be implementing and updating fans with new and exciting ways to interact with Marvel content for exciting and exclusive rewards.

Marvel Insider has arrived and it’s the latest and greatest way to be rewarded for enjoying all the things you already love from Marvel. Purchase your favorite comic – you’re rewarded! Watch the latest Marvel trailer – you’re rewarded! Check in at a Marvel movie on opening weekend – you’re rewarded! With more fun multi-channel activities being added often there is no reason not to join today and take your fandom to the next level!

* Program available to residents of the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii only. Must be 18+. Please see [insert link to Terms] for program terms and conditions and [insert link to MI homepage] for program details.

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Highlights from LA Swim Week 2016

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Highlights from LA Swim Week 2016. A night of fun, music, fashion and lots and lots of swimsuits! LA Swimweek Fashion Show was held on Skirball Cultural Center in LA, CAlifornia on July 19, 2016.

Featuring designs from: Duskii (Australia), BeachFlirt22 (Greece), Lady Swim (LA), Palo Rosa (Colombia), Pauleth Swimwear (Miami), The 8th Continent (Japan), Nessy Swimwear (15 year old designer, Glam Clothing (Los Angeles), Leonisa (Colombia, Amour Swimwear (Los Angeles), the night was full of excitement, fun and lots of colors!

The event brings together designers from different cultures, and the show presented influences from Columbia, Japan and Greece. The night also featured event creator and executive producer Connie Borja’s swimwear line Amour, and up and coming 14-year-old swimwear designer Vanessa Sanchez of Nessy Swimwear. The event also featured a pop-up shop with 20 brands selling swimwear and beauty products.

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UK Trio SYKES Release “Younger Mind” EP Digitally; Physical Copies Available at Band’s Vans Warped Tour Dates All Summer

UK pop rock trio SYKES have just released their “Younger Mind” EP digitally.

The band has also been selling physical copies of the EP at their merch tent on Vans Warped Tour where they are playing all summer.

Purchase the “Younger Mind” EP at: https://sykes.lnk.to/YoungerMind

Select tracks off the EP are also streaming now on Vans Warped Tour and Ones To Watch.

The South London three-piece make alternative electro pop that blends upbeat guitar music with infectious melodies and soft female vocals. Praised for having a “unique sound that pours from each member” (- Indie Licks), the spectrum of SYKES’ collective influences are as far ranging as Daft Punk through to Fleetwood Mac.


SYKES has previously supported the likes of Charli XCX, The Summer Set, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, Against The Current, Kodaline & Bleachers and has performed at Dot To Dot Festival, The Great Escape and SXSW 2016.
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Nest Cam Braves the Great Outdoors

By John P. Mello Jr.

Nest on Wednesday introduced an outdoor surveillance camera to complement its indoor Nest Cam.

The Nest Cam Outdoor will go on sale this fall for US$199. It is easy to mount on any outdoor surface, according to the company, and even has a magnetic base for attaching to gutters.

The camera, which resembles a unit of track lighting, can capture 1080p video. It has live-streaming capabilities, as well as two-way audio. It has a 130-degree field of view and includes night vision support.

Power to the WiFi camera is provided through a 25-foot cable.

“Nest Cam Outdoor is one of the first, if not the first, security camera to offer features such as Talk and Listen and person alerts,” said Nest Product Manager Mehul Nariyawala.

Nest Cam Braves the Great Outdoors>>

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Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy Note 7 (hold the 6, please) on August 2

By Will Shanklin

As the rumor mill predicted, Samsung is officially set to announce its next Galaxy Note phablet early next month. Fans of stylus-laden smartphones can expect an upgraded version on August 2 in New York City.

The invite, sent out to members of the press today (including Gizmag), not only confirms the leaked date of the event; it also appears to confirm that the phone will be called the Galaxy Note 7. Last year’s model was the Galaxy Note 5, but based on that tiny “7” in the teaser image above (and also predicted by numerous leaks), it appears Samsung is taking a cue from Microsoft’s book: It jumped straight from Windows 8 to Windows 10 early last year.

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The Deer Hunter Writer-Director Michael Cimino Dies at 77

By Armando

Michael Cimino, who won Oscars for director and best picture for the seminal Vietnam War movie of the 1970s The Deer Hunter, has died. He was 77. He was found dead Saturday after friends called the police when they couldn’t reach him.

Thierry Fremaux, Cannes Film Festival director, tweeted the news Saturday that Cimino died in peace surrounded by those close to him and the two women who loved him. “We loved him too,” wrote Fremaux.

Cimino also directed ‘Thunderbolt & Lightfoot’ and the misunderstood epic and financial failure ‘Heaven’s Gate’. The latter incinerated the director’s career and changed the way movies are made towards more studio control of film production. Somehow with the passage of time, Heaven’s Gate is considered by many to be a masterpiece.

Michael Cimino was born in New York City on February 3, 1939. His father was a music publisher. He graduated from Westbury High School on Long Island in 1956. He later entered Michigan State University where majored in graphic arts. At the university, he became an art director and later managing editor of the school’s humor magazine Spartan. He was later accepted in Yale and also enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve.

In the early 70s, Cimino moved to Los Angeles to pursue a screenwriting career, subsequently getting representation from the prestigious Hollywood-based talent agency William Morris Agency. His Thunderbolt and Lightfoot script was bought by Clint Eastwood and allowed Cimino to direct with Eastwood himself as starring in the film. The film was a resounding boxoffice success and earned co-star Jeff Bridges an Academy Award Best Supporting Actor nomination.

Cimino went on to direct the The Deer Hunter (1978), considered by many to be one of the greatest films ever made. In 1996, The Deer Hunter was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

After the massive success of The Deer Hunter came the low-point of his career, Heaven’s Gate, a boxoffice and critical failure which put his career on a halt, and he never recovered since. The Heaven’s Gate debacle was chronicled in a 1999 book written by former UA executive Steven Bach, Final Cut: Art, Money, and Ego in the Making of Heaven’s Gate, the Film That Sank United Artists.

The high and low of Cimino’s career is so extreme that it has become a cautionary tale about the struggle between artists and executives in Hollywood.

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