Christian Bale in Talks to Star in Sony’s Steve Jobs Film
Actor Christian Bale is in talks to play the leading role in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic being produced by Sony, reports Variety. Leonardo DiCaprio was originally in talks to play Jobs, but withdrew from negotiations earlier this month.
Penned by Aaron Sorkin, the Steve Jobs biopic was originally set to be directed by “The Social Network” director David Fincher, who was said to be in talks with Sony earlier this year, but the director title went to Danny Boyle instead, who also directed the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire.”
When David Fincher was still attached to the project, he reportedly was hoping to cast Christian Bale in the lead role due to his undeniable resemblance to the former CEO. Christian Bale is also known for his ability to adapt to roles, shedding and gaining weight as necessary to accurately portray characters.
Ashton Kutcher famously starred as Steve Jobs in the “JOBS” movie that focused on the former Apple CEO’s younger years, but the Sony film will be quite different, using material from Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography. The film, which has yet to receive a release date, will focus on three separate 30-minute scenes depicting three of Apple’s product launches.
Engadget giveaway: win a PS4 or Xbox One courtesy of Mad Genius Controllers!
There’s a new game controller in town and Mad Genius hopes you won’t take the news sitting down, because it’s all about motion control and expanding the scope of your game beyond the couch. The Mad Genius Controller, which recently launched on Kickstarter, is offering precision motion control that’s compatible with any game or console. While it works in normal controller mode, its magnetically connected halves can be split to enable motion tracking features. Aiming guns and bows is said be done with 1/100th inch accuracy and it can translate a player’s movement throughout the room to the on-screen character. The device can also be programmed so that certain movements can trigger combos and holster-reaching motions could replace digging into menus to access weapons. Since the Kickstarter is still underway, Mad Genius wanted to prep two lucky Engadget readers for its arrival with a giveaway for two consoles this week. Along with Mad Genius t-shirts, one winner will receive a PS4 Destiny Bundle and the other will get an Xbox One along with Titanfall. To get in on this opportunity, just head on down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning one of these consoles.
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Filed under: Announcements, Sony, Microsoft
Sony’s pint-sized yet powerful Xperia Z3 Compact reaches the US
Sony may not have launched its small-yet-potent Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone through a US carrier, but it just delivered the next best thing. The tech firm has started selling an unlocked version of the Z3 Compact on its American online store for $530. It’s virtually identical to what Sony launched in Europe, complete with a 4.6-inch display, speedy Snapdragon 801 chip and 20.7-megapixel camera, but it packs native LTE data support for AT&T, T-Mobile and other US carriers that share their frequencies. You can even get it in bright orange or seafoam green if black or white seems too drab. You’ll still have to spring for the full-size Z3 or Z3v if you want Sony’s latest tech without paying the full cost up front, but this could easily fit the bill (and your pocket) if you have the cash to spend.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony, AT&T, T-Mobile
Source: Sony Store
Sony offering student discount on Xperia Z3 Compact
Since Sony announced the Xperia Z3 Compact, a smaller but equally powerful companion to their current flagship (the Xperia Z3), consumers have been patiently waiting for the device to become available in the US. Finally, the Z3 Compact is available to order from Sony’s website, though it is currently backordered. Though its no surprise that it finally made its way to the US, what is surprising is customers with a working .edu email address will recieve a substantial discount on the devices full price of $529, instead paying only $477.
The Z3 Compact features a 4.6-inch 720p IPS display, a Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage and a 2600mAh battery. It also includes Sony’s in-house 20.7-megapixel rear camera and a 2.2-megapixel offering on the front. The Xperia Z3 Compact should be officially available (ie not backordered) in the coming weeks. Will any of our readers be taking advantage of the student discount? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: Sony
Via: Android Headlines
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T-Mobile to offer Sony Xperia Z3 on October 29
T-Mobile on Monday kicked off the week by announcing the upcoming arrival of the Sony Xperia Z3. Well, we knew it was coming, but now we know when and for how much.
Slated to arrive on October 29, the Xperia Z3 features a 5.2-inch display, 20.7-megapixel rear camera, and a 3100mAh battery. Waterproof, thin, and sexy as all get out, the phone is among the first to feature PS4 Remote Play capabilities.
T-Mobile will sell the Xperia Z3 for $0 down and 24 payments of $26.25 for an all-in cost of $630. Pre-orders begin October 15 with shipments expected to begin in the days leading up to the October 29 availability.
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Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29
As expected, Verizon won’t be the only U.S. carrier to offer Sony’s Xperia Z3 (Xperia Z3v for Verizon) flagship phone. T-Mobile just officially announced that Sony’s latest and greatest will be available at participating stores and online starting October 29. Pricing will be $0 down with 24 monthly payments of $26.25 each.
Now if you happen to be a little anxious, you can pre-order the phone starting October 15 at 12:00am PDT. According to T-Mobile’s press release, customers who pre-order “could” receive their phones before the national launch.
We have the full presser after the break.
Sony Xperia® Z3 Coming to T-Mobile’s Data Strong Network
Un-carrier to launch Xperia Z3 pre-sale kicking off Oct. 15, giving customers the chance to get Sony’s latest premium waterproof smartphone BEFORE launch
Bellevue, Washington — October 13, 2014 — Why settle for good when you can have great? And by great, we’re referring to the Sony Xperia® Z3, which T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) today announced will be available at participating stores nationwide and online for $0 down (and $26.25 a month for 24 months) starting October 29.
Eager customers that just can’t wait until launch to secure their device can take advantage of T-Mobile pre-sale online, which will open starting October 15 at 12:00 a.m. PDT. This means that customers will have their Xperia Z3 shipped to them—and could receive it—BEFORE the national launch.
The Sony Xperia Z3 is the latest addition to the Un-carrier’s extensive selection of high-end smartphones. Sporting a stunning 5.2-inch screen, a top-of-the-line processor and with up to two days of battery life, the Xperia Z3 is uniquely designed for streaming movies, music and more on the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network.
“Our Data Strong™ network was built to support devices that can do it all, and the gorgeous Sony Xperia Z3 is no exception,” said Jason Young, Senior Vice President, Marketing at T-Mobile. “From the mind-boggling content experience with vivid colors and sound, to 4K video recording and more, the Xperia Z3 and T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G LTE network are a perfect pair.”
Being restricted by data overages is a thing of the past for Un-carrier customers – T-Mobile is the only place customers can get the Simple Choice plan with unlimited talk, text and web on the fastest nationwide LTE network in addition to out-of-this-world benefits including unlimited international data and texting in 120+ countries, no domestic overages and unlimited music streaming with Music Freedom. And now with Wi-Fi Un-leashed, Un-carrier customers get the benefit of Wi-Fi calling and can use every Wi-Fi connection like it’s a T-Mobile tower for crystal-clear Wi-Fi calling.
Sony Xperia Z3 Features:
- Waterproof, super-slim and ultra-light design
- Up to two days of battery life powered by a 3100mAh battery
- Shoot videos in 4K with a 20.7MP rear-facing camera with Steadyshot™ technology and a 25mm wide-angle lens
- Ultra-bright TRILUMINOS™ Display powered by X-Reality for mobile for vivid colors and an unrivalled entertainment experience
- Superior sound with Hi-Res Audio, DSEE HX and Digital Noise Cancelling support
- One of the first smartphones with PS4™ Remote Play
For more information, please visit https://explore.t-mobile.com/sony-xperia-z3
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Sony’s Crackle takes aim at Netflix with a ‘Joe Dirt’ sequel
Netflix may soon be adding four new Adam Sandler flicks to its coffers, but that doesn’t mean it’s got a monopoly on the ol’ Waterboy’s creative endeavors. Variety reports that Sandler’s producing a sequel for the one and only Joe Dirt exclusively for Sony-owned streaming service (and Netflix competitor) Crackle. Seriously. SNL alum David Spade will once again don the mullet and those acid wash jeans to, well, no one knows quite yet – the first movie saw the eponymous Dirt abandoned by his parents at the Grand Canyon only to learn the true meaning of family 90 minutes later. It’s probably safe to assume this new production’s budget won’t reach the $17 million bar the original did, but hey — it’s still a sign that Crackle won’t let Netflix rule the original content roost without a fight. Kudos to them for trying to stick it to a streaming media titan, but really? That’s the franchise they thought needed a second chance? Really?
Source: Variety
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PlayStation 4’s video editing app has a few new clip-splicing tools
Have you or someone you know actually used the PlayStation 4’s SHAREFactory app to make fancy-looking highlight reels of gaming exploits? We ask because despite is being out for awhile now, unlike photo-mode images, we still haven’t run across any samples aside from those produced by Sony. No matter, because the catch-up king is adding a handful of new features to the video-editing app anyway. In addition to new themes and saturation presets and improved audio quality, among other things, the ability to auto-trim longer clips has been added, too. From the sounds of it, this should be a pretty worthwhile patch for those who prefer to do their video-crafting and tweaking from their console as opposed to using external software. What we’re left wondering, however, is when the 2.0 firmware update (the one with Share Play and YouTube exports) for the console itself will finally hit. Maybe we could get application folders and custom themes with it too?
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Sony
Source: PlayStation Support
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The first trailer for PlayStation’s ‘Powers’ series doesn’t hold anything back
If you were worried that Sony’s transformation of Powers into a PlayStation Network show would lose the comics’ grittiness, you can (probably) relax. The first trailer for the original series is now available, and it’s pretty clear that the production maintains a dark, twisted world of superhero crime. Detective Christian Walker is foul-mouthed and not exactly sympathy-inducing, while the suspects he’s chasing are more warped than your typical comic book villains. You’ll probably have to wait until the series launch in December to see much more, but it’s already apparent that Sony is taking advantage of Powers‘ console-only release to push a few boundaries.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Internet, HD, Sony
Via: Kotaku
Source: PlayStation Blog
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Sony’s ‘PlayStation Experience’ is a two-day public gaming show in Las Vegas
Sony’s holding a two-day PlayStation event in the middle of the desert, and it wants you to attend. Okay, technically Las Vegas isn’t the middle of the desert, but it’s certainly out there. What will said event entail? PlayStation social media man Sid Shuman says you’ll, “Sit in on in-depth panels, meet the industry’s best developers, score hands-on gameplay with tons of upcoming PlayStation games, collect free swag, and get a chance to purchase rare collectibles directly from their favorite game studios.” It’s kind of like PAX, basically, but all PlayStation. One more similarity to PAX? It’ll cost ya. $50 for a one-day pass, $90 for both days. If those previous activities left you still sitting on the fence about attendance, Shuman also promises, “an exclusive first look at what’s coming next in 2015, which I am told you will not want to miss.” Project Morpheus details? Maybe a PlayStation helicopter? Who knows!
Hey, if nothing else, it’s an excuse to fly to Las Vegas in December, right?
[Image credit: Sony PlayStation]
Filed under: Gaming, Software, HD, Sony
Source: Sony PlayStation
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