3 Netflix films get exclusive theatre run ahead of streaming debut

In what’s seen as a bid to help its Oscar aspirations, Netlfix will be giving three of its films an exclusive theatre run ahead of its release on the streaming service. This includes Roma, Bird Box, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma will be playing in cinemas in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico on November 21 and will come to other cities and countries as well as Netflix on December 14. The Sandra Bullock-starring thriller Bird Box is coming to theatres on December 13 before it hits Netflix on December 21. And the Coen brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs will be hitting theatres this November 8 before it debuts on Netflix on November 16.

Up until this moment, Netflix would insist to simultaneously release its films in theatres at the same time as it did for its streaming service. Most large theatre chains oppose this approach. Some prominent directors have also objected to the idea of their films just being released mostly on the small screen. This change in strategy according to Netflix is to help serve both its viewers and filmmakers.

Source: Reuters

Blizzard announces ‘full-fledged’ ‘Diablo’ mobile RPG

Blizzard will be bringing Diablo to both Android and iOS. The developer announced at BlizzCon 2018 that the game is getting a “full-fledged action RPG” called Diablo Immortal. The game picks up after Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. The game will be a massive multiplayer online action game. It’ll let players drop in and out of groups as well as play through “dynamic events” as they travel through the Sanctuary. The classes include barbarian, crusader, demon hunter, monk, necromancer, and wizard.

Blizzard has opened pre-registration for those who would be interested to join the game’s upcoming beta. The game creator is working with NetEase to develop the game. They promise that there will be new characters and storylines introduced into the RPG.

Source: The Verge

Alcatel 3V and 1X officially launches in Canada

Alcatel 3V

TCL Communication is bringing in two feature-packed Alcatel devices into the country: the Alcatel 3V and 1X. The Alcatel 3V comes with a custom-built 6-inch TCL Full HD+ 18:9 near bezel-less display, dual-rear 12-megapixel primary and 2-megapixel secondary depth cameras, 5-megapixel front-facing shooter, and fingerprint sensor and Face Key biometric security. The 3V features Alcatel’s SIMGANIC design, which the company describes as offering “a balance of organic and simplicity from a human centric perspective.” It features curved back and sleek 2.5D contoured edge glass. To protect the phone, Alcatel is throwing in a clear case and screen protector in the box.

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Instagram will now let you share IGTV videos on Instagram Story

Being able to add a link to an IGTV videos used to be limited to business accounts. But now, Instagram will let all its users share IGTV videos on Instagram Story. You just need to tap on the paper airplane icon and it’ll show you an option to “Add video to your story.” Your followers can just tap on the preview to watch the entire video in IGTV. The feature works similar to how users can repost stories they’ve been mentioned in.

Source: The Verge