Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Latest Blu-ray Movie Review: Let’s Be Cops

Thanks to 20th Century Fox we had the chance to see Luke Greenfield’s new comedy Let's Be Cops prior to its Australian cinematic release. This is our review of the film, but – as usual – no matter what we say, we recommend that you still go to your local cinema and see the film because there is no better critic than yourself. 

Let’s Be Cops blu-ray review
 
The film follows best mates Ryan and Justin (Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.), whose lives seem to be going nowhere; Ryan is living in the Past and complains daily about not becoming a professional rugby player due to an injury, while Justin struggles to be noticed as a Video game developer in order to sell his idea for a realistic police-themed game.

Let’s Be Cops blu-ray review

The pair mistakenly dresses as police officers for a masquerade school reunion party, becoming the mock of everyone around. However, after leaving they notice how everyone in the streets looks at them with respect, especially hot chicks. Ryan and Justin decide to embrace their new-found attention by acting like real cops. What was supposed to be a fun one night gig, soon becomes a silly daily routine for these fake cops, and of course this eventually they cross paths with an actual gang.

Let’s Be Cops blu-ray review

Let's Be Cops is a peculiar comedy, since from beginning to end this comedy seems destined to fail. However, despite the unoriginal and predictable plot, the unknown actors and the all-around silliness, this new cop-comedy manages to keep viewers laughing the entire time. This is mostly thanks to the great and at times childish chemistry between Johnson and Wayans Jr. who are definitely capable to carry on with the entire film, delivering a kind of Bad Boys/Rush Hour-type of performance, for a film that could otherwise have been a straight to DVD release.

Let’s Be Cops blu-ray review
 
In addition, Let’s Be Cops is surprises half way through with the incorporation of the always greatAndy Garcia in a minor, but important role, giving the film an extra value.

Overall, Let’s Be Cops is a fun guilty pleasure; Even though most jokes are highly predictable and already spoilt by the movie trailers released for the film, they will still make most viewers laugh throughout the entire film, in spite of the average plot. Absolutely a film made for the sole purpose of entertaining, great to watch with your mates while enjoying a cold beer or two.


Let's Be Cops – In Cinemas 13 November 2014



Monday, October 20, 2014

Free Useful Information for iPhone 6/6 Plus from Pavtube Studio

Pavtube Studio just released iPhone 6/6 Plus topic page related to everything you should know about iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the brand new mobile phones announced by Apple recently to reach the new high of all Apple phone devices. 

iPhone 6/6 Plus

 
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus with a complete redesign and a much larger screen size than any iPhone that came before catch people’s eyes at the moment Apple announced their release. Even with a slightly larger screen, the iPhone remains comfortable to hold. With fast performance, a great display, an elegant new design and a much-needed software update, it's one of the best smartphones you can buy right now. 
 
With the increasing number of people become Apple fans and would-be users, there was the need for a topic page to be able to link everything about Apple new phones so that they could find a shortcut to learn more about the devices from all the aspects. 
 
On Pavtube iPhone 6/ 6 Plus page, Apple fans can find hot news, useful tips, unique features, popular apps and almost everything related to the new iPhone 6/6 Plus in order to get familiar with these two devices. 
 
More importantly, this special page also features with tips & Solutions about how to transfer movies, watch videos, and share joys on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus without time and space limits.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Enjoy your life - Movie Review – Gutshot (2014)

Movie informations: Gutshot (aka Gutshot Straight), 2014.
  
Directed by Justin Steele, Starring George Eads, AnnaLynne McCord, Steven Seagal, Vinnie Jonnes, Ted Levine,Stephen Lang, Tia Carrere and Fiona Dourif.

Gutshot (2014)

SYNOPSIS: 

A hard-up gambler gets in deep with the underworld when he takes up a bet from a wealthy gangster to pay off his loans. 

movie review - Gutshot (2014)

Don’t be fooled by the poster art for Gutshot as this isn’t a Steven Seagal vehicle, despite his image being the most prominent. Neither is it a Vinnie Jones headliner, as his mug is also all over it, but both actors are part of an ensemble cast that includes Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs), George Eads (CSI: Crime Scene Investigtion), AnnaLynne McCord (Excision) and Stephen Lang (Tombstone) in a film that feels a little different in style for all involved, which isn’t a bad thing. 

Jack (Eads) is a professional gambler who has run up a considerable amount of debt and is unable to support his wife and daughter. Fed up with living in cheap motel rooms, scraping a few dollars together in card games and taking beatings from gang enforcer Carl (Jones), who is chasing Jack for $10,000, he accepts an offer from flash stranger Duffy (Lang) to earn some serious cash. However, after a few drinks at a strip club and a few easy challenges from Duffy, Jack goes back to Duffy’s house and things take a turn for the worse when Duffy makes Jack a lucrative offer that Jack refuses, forcing the down-on-his-luck gambler to put his life on the line to protect his family. 


The first thing that strikes you about Gutshot – apart from Steven Seagal’s ludicrous hair – is that stylistically it feels like one of those post-Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels gangter movies that seemed to be everywhere around the turn of the millennium, especially with the smooth jazz song that plays over the Bond-ish credits. But it doesn’t feel derogatory like a lot of those older films do as Gunshot finds its own feet fairly quickly as we find out why Jack has gone to Seagal’s loan shark Paulie, and why Paulie hands him a gun.

Source: http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/10/movie-review-gutshot-2014.html

Friday, September 26, 2014

Convert DVD to AVI HD via WD Elememts play for HDTV

Most of people may get used to playing DVD movies on tablets by transform. In fact, this is not favorable for our eyes who is working in front of computer everyday. Are you a DVD collector? If your DVD disc has been idle for a long time. Trying to find a fast way can help you play your DVD to AVI HD via WD Elememts play for HDTV playback? Here you will have a satisfactory answer. On one hand, you can save money on theater; on the other hand, you can enjoy the wonderful DVD movies with your family. 
  
WD Elements Play supported video formats:

Video - AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB/ISO, MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), TS/TP/M2TS (MPEG 1/2/4, AVC), FLV (D1 resolution only), RM or RMVB 8/9/10

Audio - MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, OGG, APE, Dolby Digital (inside video file only)

So, you need a third-party DVD Ripper to convert DVD discs to WD Elements Player supported format. Here, we suggested you AVI HD, H.264 HD video, HD MKV, etc. Let’s take AVI HD video as an example. To carry out a DVD conversion like this then we recommend Pavtube DVDAid, with it, you can enjoy DVDs via WD Elements Play for HDTV. Below is the easy guide about how to convert DVDs to be HDTV compatible.  

How to change DVD to HD AVI format for viewing on WD Elements Play?

Step 1. Load DVD. 

First of all, Download and launch it. Now it’s time to import DVDs into the software after launching it. Click “Load files” icon to choose DVD discs for loading.
 
DVD to AVI HD
 
Step 2. Choose HD AVI as output format. 

In the dropdown list of “Format”, there are a mass of video format. Click “HD Video” > “AVI HD Video (*.avi)” directly. According to WD Elements Play supported file formats listed above, You can also choose other video formats as the final output from the above text, Just choose according to your own needs.
 
DVD to AVI HD
 
Step 3. Adjust output settings (Optional). 

If you like, modify profile settings such as video size, bitrate, frame rate, etc to get optimized video and audio via WD Elements Play for HDTV playback. 
 
DVD to AVI HD
 
Step 4. Rip DVD to WD Elements Play. 
  
When everything is ok. Just click on “Convert” to start ripping DVD to HD AVI. Once finished, you can get the generated files for WD Elements Play via clicking on “Open” button with ease. 

Afterwards, just copy the output files to My Passport portable hard drive or other USB drive, and then connect WD Elements Play to your TV, plug your USB drive into the player and you are ready to enjoy the movies ripped from your DVDs.

Now, enjoy your DVD movies on HDTV via WD Elements Play. When you feel tired and lying on sofa and watch your favorite movie with friends together. 

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Transfrom DVDs on MicroSD for playing on tablet or TV

“I purchased my favorite a series of DVD discs and really love it. To prevent scratches them, I wanna convert these DVDs to MP4 format for storage on MicroSD with 64GB. I need DVD to MP4 transcoding to view my clips on tablet or insert them on LG DVD player for playback on TV. What’s more? I like the simplicity of the UI of your tool and prefer it over more versatile video converters. Which tool does this nicely? ” 

If you want to watch DVD movies on your tablet or move them on your SD Card for playback on TV at anytime you like, you will need to rip/compress DVD to tablet or other portable devices compatible video formats like MP4 so that you can play your favorite DVD movies freely on your talet or other ways. To get out of this annoying situation, Pavtube brings this Top DVDAid (Review:Top 3 Best DVD Copying and Ripping Software) to help with DVD to MP4 conversion with just few clicks. 

Step 1: Insert DVD and Add Movie. 

Double click to open Pavtube DVDAid, then insert a DVD disc to your DVD-Rom and click DVD Disc. You can also import DVD folder from your computer hard drive. 

dvd to tablet via sd card
  
Step 2: Choose an Output Video Format. 

Flash card supports storing almost all kinds of video formats. However, when linked to a device for playing, the video file should of the format accepted by the device, for example, a smart TV, a computer and a desktop. So you are required to figure out the exact input video formats supported by the device you are to play the DVD video with. 

dvd to tablet via sd card with mp4
  
For portable devices including all kind of tablets, MP4 is recommended since it has wide application/acceptance, good video quality and small file size. 

For TV, MPEG/WMV/AVI/MKV format is so far accepted by most brands. 

Tip: Pavtube DVDAid let users control/customize output file quality. To improve video quality, simply click “Settings” and set video bitrate up. 

Step 3: Click “Convert”to start. 

If you do not need to change the default output folder and disk, just hit the big “Convert” button to begin the fast DVD to flash card ripping and conversion process. 

Now, you can move the converted mp4 files to your 64 GB MicroSD Card. Here, we take the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for example. Then, you can watch your movies on tablet or insert them to LG DVD player for playback on TV. 

Want to play DVD on Windows 8.1/8 ? iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 PlusBlu-ray (ISO files) playback on Galaxy Note 4? Find the all soulutions from Pavtube.

Monday, September 22, 2014

How to Play DVD in Windows 8.1 & 8 without any hassles

Summary: If you’re bothered by the DVD playback and DVD ripping issue in Windows 8.1 & 8. Don't worry, there are two sections you can resort to. Read on to get it done. 
  
Section A: How to rip and convert DVD in Windows 8.1/8 
     
DVD Playback support is not included by default in Windows 8 and 8.1. You either need to buy the Windows Media Center pack for $10, or use third party software. If you want to play your DVD movies without any limitation, you need to look for a DVD ripper that is compatible with Windows 8/8.1 to help you rip DVD in Windows 8.1/8. Look no further! I will introduce you one of the best DVD Ripper for Windows 8.1/8. 

Here, Pavtube DVDAid has helped thousands of customers to backup or rip them DVD disc, folder, IFO and ISO image files for playbakc on Windows 8.1/8. Since their business launch, their software has been designed and built to be both comprehensive and simplified in nature. It integrates DVD Backup and DVD transcoding features to help users simply choose the best video presets according to their own terminal requirements in one go. 
  
Note: If you are Mac users, view Pavtube DVDAid for Mac; well support Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks!
  
Step-by-step: How to convert DVD to suitable format on Windows 8.1/8

Step 1. Load DVD movies. 

Download this best DVD Ripper and launch it. Insert the DVD disc into DVD drive and run the program. Click DVD button to add the DVD movie. As you see, DVD disc, ISO, IFO and DVD folder are all well supported. 
 
best dvd to windows 8.1/8 ripper

Step 2. Choose an output format. 

Click on “Format” bar, select any format you need from the drop-down profile list. You can choose regular video formats like AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, MOV, etc from Common Video. Or you can choose a video preset for portable devices like iPhone 6iPad Air, Galaxy Note 4, etc. Here, you can choose “H.264 Video(*mp4)” for playback on Windows 8.1/8. 
  
best format dvd to windows 8.1/8 ripper


Step 3. Adjust specs or edit video before conversion (Optional). 

Click “Settings” button to configure target file quality. After entering “Profile Settings” panel, you are allowed to adjust video and audio parameters such as bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, etc..
  
Step 4. Start ripping. 

When everything is done, click Convert icon to start ripping DVD movies on Windows 8/8.1. When the conversion done, click Open button to get the ripped videos for much more convenient playback on Window 8.1/8 PC or on the go.
  
Section B: How to play DVD in Windows 8.1/8 with third-party media players


Top 1. VLC

vlc dvd player
  
The swiss army knife of media players, VLC plays DVDs and almost everything else out there. It’s completely free and open source. Just download the VLC player, install it, and pop in a DVD disc. Open the VLC application, click the Media menu, select Open Disc, and choose your DVD drive. When you put in a DVD, VLC will skip straight to the menu or the movie itself, skipping all those obnoxious piracy warnings and long trailers. 

Top 2. GOM Media Player

GOM Media Player

Another popular free desktop program that will play DVDs on Windows 8, and virtually every media file that VLC can, is GOM Player. It works similarly to other media players, and some would argue it provides a more crisp picture when viewing DVDs. It too has an insane amount of features available to tweak so you can get the perfect playback experience. It also has an official remote control app for iOS and Android devices.

Top 3. KMPlayer

KMPlayer
  
Like VLC, KMPlayer is a versatile open source multimedia application for playing DVDs on Windows 8. And like both VLC and GOM, it contains its own internal codecs and is able to play virtually any media file you throw at it. It's fast, and doesn't take up a lot of computer resources. It was recently purchased by Pandora and has new features to organize video, music, cover art, and an upcoming app store. 

Now, you can check out these best DVD Ripper and third-party media players, then, you can Effortlessly Watch DVD Movies on Windows 8.1/8. Have fun!

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Enable Blu-ray (ISO files) playback on Galaxy Note 4

Summary: Reading this tips will give you a brief idea about the best way ripping Blu-ray (ISO files) to new Galaxy Note 4. 

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is the most hotly anticipated phablet of 2014. The Note 4 delivers unrivaled smartphone experiences including a brilliant display, advanced photo technology for front and rear camera, battery improvements, and S Pen™ enhancements. The Galaxy Note 4 enables users to get even more from their mobile device every day. The extraordinary features creates stunning viewing experiences designed to enhance what users see. 

Galaxy Note 4
   
Suppose you planned to buy a Galaxy Note 4, in order to protect Blu-ray discs from scratches and damage and then freely play the movies on the 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) resolution, how to copying Blu-ray and Blu-ray ISO image files onto Galaxy Note 4? In actually, you need to use a third party Blu-ray ISO Ripper for Note 4 to rip Blu-ray (ISO files) to a format that is well compatible with your Galaxy device. Here, Pavtube Blu-ray ISO Ripper is highly recommended to do this job. It is designed for Galaxy Note 4 and features optimized format preset for Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and takes simple steps to finish Blu-ray (ISO files) to Galaxy video ripping. 

Rip and Encode Blu-ray (ISO files) for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 

Step 1. Free Download the top Blu-ray/ISO Ripper for Note 4 to your PC, click the "Load disc" icon to browse to your Blu-ray disc driver and import your Blu-ray and ISO files. Besides, you can also load your DVD, or Blu-ray Folder,ISO/IFO files. Don't forget to pick up one audio and subtitle track for display. 



Tips:
1.If you wanna play DVDs to your Galaxy S5, S4, S3 for watching anywhere, you can also use this BDMagic.
  
2.Want to move the DVD(Disc, Folder, ISO/IFO) to Galaxy NotePro 12.2? How to deal with it? The answer is Pavtube software with no doubt. 
  
Step 2. Just click the “Format”, and select a desired format for Galaxy Note 4; Just choose one profile under “Samsung” category as output format, such as "Samsung Galaxy Note(*.mp4)". 
  
Tips: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 supported video formats: MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, etc. 



Step 3. As Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a QHD super AMOLED display, so you can adjust the original resolution to match this amazing display. Click “Settings” button near the format bar and a “Profile Settings” window will pop up. On this window, you can change parameters like size, bitrate, sample rate, channels, etc. Here, you need to choose size as “1920*1280” for Note 4. 



Step 4. Now hit the big red “Convert” to start converting Blu-ray ISO images to MP4 with best settings for playback on Galaxy Note 4. After the conversion, you can get the converted videos in .mp4 format by tapping the “Open” button. Now transfer video files to your Galaxy Note 4. 

So there you have it. Pretty simple, Now you can experience and view Blu-ray ISO files on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 as you want. Enjoy!