Two different home entertainment labels have released impressive 4K editions of the two sequels to Universal’s 2000 sci-fi actioner, Pitch Black. And yes, I know that the headline above lists the movies in reverse release order, but "The Chronicles of Riddick and Riddick" sounded awkward.
For his 24th film, screenwriter-director Paul Schrader chose to do another adaptation of a novel by Russell Banks (the first one being Affliction). In it, dying acclaimed documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere) wishes to give an extended filmed interview to his former student Malcolm (Michael Imperioli) in the presence of Fife’s wife and likewise ex-pupil Emma (Uma Thurman).
AT A GLANCE Plus
Exceptional sound quality with refined highs and controlled bass
Iconic, luxurious design with new color options
Seamless wireless streaming via app, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth
Robust build quality and multi-room potential Minus
No physical inputs or voice assistant support
Limited EQ customization
Expensive
Not portable
THE VERDICT
The new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition is an exciting update to the original, with its iconic design making it a stunning centerpiece for any listening space.
My heart rarely flutters when I get word of a new product to review. Perhaps I’m jaded from countless marketing departments' claims of “new and improved.” However, my pulse actually quickened when I heard that the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition was on its way to me. While the original Zeppelin was quite the impressive speaker, the new Pro Edition has improved on that almost perfect original, and I was very excited to hear this new version of a classic.
On March 11, LG Electronics USA revealed its 2025 OLED evo TV lineup. The new G5 and C5 series offer exciting choices for home entertainment and gaming. According to LG, the OLED evo G5 is equipped with an Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 and a suite of features. These include a claimed 45% increase in brightness over its predecessor, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and gaming-oriented specifications like 4K at 165Hz VRR, NVIDIA G‑SYNC, and AMD FreeSync Premium.
Fluance has introduced two new powered speakers in its Reference Series: the Ri71 bookshelf speakers and Ri91 tower speakers. Both models incorporate Bluetooth connectivity and active amplification.
Bowers & Wilkins is stepping up its decade-long partnership with McLaren, becoming the official audio partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. This expanded collaboration, initially established in 2015, previously focused solely on audio systems within McLaren's high-performance automotive division.
Q Acoustics has introduced the Q SUB series, a new trio of active subwoofers designed for home theater and stereo systems. Available in three sizes—the compact 8-inch Q SUB80, the mid-sized 10-inch Q SUB100, and the larger 12-inch Q SUB120—the subs aim for flexible integration through built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
TCL has announced its latest television series, the QM7K Precise Dimming Series, featuring the company’s latest QD-Mini LED technology. Following the introduction of its QM6K at CES earlier this year, TCL’s QM7K is designed to improve upon its predecessor with an emphasis on high brightness and precision dimming.
Up until the last hundred years or so, music—and the musicians who performed it—were nearly always both heard and seen. Perhaps it was a local (or traveling) minstrel attracting a curious crowd in the town square, or it might have been the upper crust gathered in a concert hall. In either case, the music was heard, and the musicians were seen. The experience was always savored; music at the time was rarely an everyday event.