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Lennie James, Morgan Jones on The Walking Dead
Mike Mettler  |  Aug 22, 2018
The peak-era TV juggernaut known as The Walking Dead continues to roll-roll-roll along on its bloody and unbowed path, and it remains one of the best-shot, best-designed, best-looking, and best-sounding shows being broadcast today. That said, TWD is actually best enjoyed on hi-res disc, and its ever-galvanizing eighth season was just released by Lionsgate on Blu-ray and DVD. Lennie James, who plays the struggling pacifist Morgan Jones, discusses why his character endures, why he feels the show’s soundscapes are underrated, and how two other cult-favorite characters he’s portrayed over the years might fare if they met Morgan on the road in the zombie apocalypse.
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Audio Video News
‘Deadpool 2 Super Duper Cut’ Hits 4K Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2018
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that Deadpool 2 Super Duper Cut, the extended version of the sequel to 2016’s Deadpool, is now available on 4K/Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc.
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A/V Veteran
Avengers: Infinity War-When Home Theater Trumps IMAX
Thomas J. Norton  |  Aug 21, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War was a more compelling experience at home in 4K and HDR than in my local IMAX theater.
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Audio Video News
CEDIA Announces Best New Product Finalists
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2018
CEDIA has announced the finalists for its 2018 Best New Product Awards program in advance of the 2018 CEDIA Expo, which opens in San Diego September 4.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New Paradigm Subs Boast App Control, Room Correction
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2018
Paradigm has introduced six subwoofers, five of which feature app control, automated room correction from sister company Anthem, and wireless connectivity via an optional kit.
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Signals
Cassettes Are Not Making A Comeback
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 21, 2018
You might have seen the clickbait headlines: “CASSETTES JOIN VINYL IN DRAMATIC COMEBACK.” Don’t believe the hype. It just ain’t happening.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
B&W Puts Flagship Tech in New 600 Series Speakers
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2018
Bowers & Wilkins today introduced a “dramatically improved” sixth iteration of its popular 600 Series speakers.
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Headphone ReviewsGrace Notes
Decibullz Custom-Molded High-Fidelity Earplugs Can Protect Your Hearing
Leslie Shapiro  |  Aug 20, 2018
Next time you’re at a concert, look around. Want to know how to spot the audiophiles? They’re the ones with cotton balls and Kleenex sticking out of their ears. Anyone concerned with protecting their hearing knows how dangerous loud concerts and even movie theaters can be. Usually, the only options were earplugs that blocked frequencies unevenly, making it hard to understand lyrics and dialogue. Want to be a cool audiophile? Check out Decibullz Professional Filters, Earplugs, and Earphones.

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Audio Video News
2018 Back to School AV Deals at Shop S&V
SV  |  Aug 20, 2018
As the 2018 fall school season gets underway, Back to School sales are popping up everywhere, promoting discounts on everything from socks to headphones. The folks at Shop Sound & Vision alerted us that they have created a Back to School Deals page to help students get back in the groove. Here’s a snapshot of a few bargains that might be worth a look.
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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Fred Kaplan  |  Aug 17, 2018
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Forget the misguided moral and political complaints:Three Billboards is a masterpiece, a dark tale about grief, anger, and the inadequate cushions of community. It’s also funny as hell. Writer-director Martin McDonagh, an Irish playwright (two words that say much), has long explored Biblical themes through vernacular-profane language and deeply flawed characters (his best film until now,In Bruges, was basically about sin).
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