3DGO! world's largest content on demand service launches in Canada

By Sonya Davidson

While 3D TV's seem to be a cool idea for home entertainment there's always been the criticism of not enough content to support the technology. Now, Montreal based SENSIO Technology has entered into the Canadian market with 3DGO! The service has been available in the US since May 2013 on select 3DTVs. According to Sensio, there are currently 14 million 3DTVs in North America. 

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Abrams names one of the planets on ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

It’s a good day to be a Star Wars fan. Aside from getting the new trailer, J.J. Abrams gave a small tidbit for fans. He’s named one of the desert-like planets that will play an important role here in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. People initially assumed in the first production shots that it was Tatooine. Apparently, the new arid planet is called Jakku. The shooting locatin was in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Abrams won’t say anything beyond that though. It doesn’t matter though. We’re still excited.

Source: Ubergizmo

Movie shot entirely with an iPhone gets US theatre release

The movie Tangerine, which was a hit at Sundance Film Festival, will be making its way to theatres in the US this July. What's unique about the film is how it was shot. It was made entirely with an iPhone 5s and Filmic Pro app. It received rave reviews after its debut in Sundance. A lot of other movies have already been shot using the Apple device but this was the first one to premiere at the festival. If things go well with its release, this could open the door for more iPhone-shot films. 

Source: The Verge 

‘The Interview’ now streaming on various streaming platforms

In case you missed it, Sony backtracked on its decision to not release The Interview following the infamous Sony hack. While major retailers refused to release the movie in their cinemas, online you can stream the movie on Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video, or through the Sony-built site, Seetheinterview.com. You can buy the film for US$15 or rent it for $6. Apple, Netflix, and Amazon have not disclosed plans to distribute the film.

Source: CNET