STAR WARS is forever, and Hasbro celebrates the enduring legacy of the brand in 2014 with new introductions in its incredibly successful BLACK SERIES action figure line. Launched in 2013 as the ultimate toy line for STAR WARS collectors, the STAR WARS THE BLACK SERIES proved a massive hit and returns in 2014 with new 3.75-inch and 6-inch scale action figures and a thrilling first—THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch Deluxe action figures, featuring creatures and vehicles in-scale with the 6-inch figures!
Hasbro Inc. is an American multinational toy and board game company. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The majority of its products are manufactured in East Asia.
Having previously sold toys under the Hasbro trade name, the company shortened its name to Hasbro Industries in 1968 and sold a minor stake in the corporation to the public.
In the mid-1980s, Hasbro moved past Mattel to become the world’s largest toy company. Hasbro then moved to outsell Mattel’s Barbie in the fashion doll market with the 1986 introduction of Jem, a record producer/rock musician dual identity fashion doll. Initially posting strong sales, Jem plummeted and was withdrawn from the market in 1987. Hasbro followed up in 1988 with Maxie, a Barbie-sized blonde doll, so Barbie clothing and accessories would fit. Maxie lasted until 1990.
Hasbro was named by Fortune magazine as one of the top 100 companies to work for in 2013, citing that the “company enhanced its vacation policy by giving new employees three weeks off in their first year instead of having to wait five years.
World Liberty TV, Gaming and Toy Review team was on hand at the Hasbro Toy Showroom Presentations ,See some of the New Products they are launching in 2014.
Mattel, Inc. is an American toy manufacturing company founded in 1945 with headquarters in El Segundo, California. In 2010, it ranked #387 on the Fortune 500. The products and brands it produces include Fisher-Price, Barbie dolls, Monster High dolls, Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys, Masters of the Universe, American Girl dolls, board games, WWE Toys, and early-1980s video game systems.
The company was founded in 1945 by Harold “Matt” Matson and Elliot Handler. Handler’s wife, Ruth Handler, later became president, and she is credited with establishing the Barbie product line for the company in 1959.After the release of the Barbie doll, Mattel revolutionized the toy industry with its talking dolls and toys. Major successes in the 1960s with the talking Chatty Cathy doll in 1960 and See ‘N Say toys in 1965, and the introduction of the Hot Wheels line in 1968 moved Mattel to its position as the number one toymaker in America.
In 1971, Mattel purchased the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus for 40 million dollars from Irvin Feld. The Feld family bought the circus back in 1982.
Mattel was named by Fortune magazine as one of the top 100 companies to work for in 2013, noting that only 1,292 positions were newly filled out of 164,045 job applications during the previous year, as well as the fact that more than 1,000 employees have been with the company longer than 15 years
World Liberty TV, was on hand for the Mattel’s Press Conference at the 111th Annual American International Toy Fair at New York Javit Center, see some of the New Toys that were released by Mattel in our World Liberty TV, Gaming and Toy Channel.
World Liberty TV: Games ,Toy and Toy Review Team was on hand ,to cover the newest Toys Debuting at the 111th Annual American International Toy Fair at New York Javit Center , see the new Toys and Games and also listen to the vendors and exhibitors ,who are behind these great brands in our Exclusive one on one interviews.
Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys attended the 111th American International Toy Fair on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 to cut the ceremonial ribbon and take part in a press conference following the opening ceremony. The press conference included a question and answer session and introduce the new interactive storytelling app “Mookey,” the latest extension of her magical children’s property The Journals of Mama Mae & LeeLee.
Singer/songwriter/producer, entrepreneur, humanitarian and app co-creator Alicia Keys, along with Jessica Walton, have teamed up with Bento Box Interactive to develop a series of storytelling app experiences for tablet and mobile devices under the The Journals of Mama Mae & Lee Lee franchise. The apps engage children 4+ on an interactive journey through stories, journaling, games and beautiful, original music scored by Keys instilling important values for the target audience
Mama Mae, voiced by Della Reese, is a grandmother who guides her granddaughter LeeLee through each vibrantly illustrated story. Through the strength of her personality, Mama Mae and her stories inspire and enlighten children of all ages. The important and special bond between grandparents and their little loved ones is emphasized in this family oriented app.
“Mookey” is the newest installment in the Mama Mae series, and this particular story touches on self-acceptance and bullying in a meaningful way. In the story, children will be introduced to Bali, an imaginative boy, his not-so-imaginary-friend, Mookey and his pushy cousin, Ankita. As they follow along, children will learn about courage, acceptance, and forgiveness in the face of bullying. The app has the ability to facilitate conversation on the issue among families, children, as well as teachers. Thought-provoking and empowering, the Mookey” app is a tool that uses creative play to help youth positively express themselves through a range of interactive activities.
Set in the jungles of India, “Mookey” features an alluring soundscape, magical sets, and a story that appeals to both girls and boys. The “Mookey” digital app will excite, entertain and educate youth of all ages! “Mookey” also features a new song written especially for the story by Keys and performed by Arealyah Paul, titled “I Wanna Dream.”
New York City was transformed into a magical playground this morning when hundreds of thousands of innovative playthings were unveiled at the opening of the 111th American International Toy Fair – the largest toy marketplace ever held in the Western Hemisphere – which took place on February 16-19, 2014.
More than 30,000 play professionals from 100 countries were expected at Toy Fair 2014 to explore a record-breaking 412,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Upwards of 1,150 toy companies – 285 of which are exhibiting for the very first time – are slated to unveil the year’s hottest trends in toys, games and youth entertainment products in front of an estimated 14,000 global buyers.
“New York Toy Fair is the only show in the world that provides the international toy industry with direct access to the tremendous creativity and talent of North American toymakers,” said Carter Keithley, President of the Toy Industry Association (TIA), the trade group that owns and operates the show. “The diverse Toy Fair marketplace offers something for everyone – including niche buyers, mass retailers, licensing executives, and many more – all of who consider the show to be a ‘must-attend’ stop on the global buying circuit.”
Toy Fair opened at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring GRAMMY-winning artist Alicia Keys, co-creator of the interactive children’s app, The Journals of Mama Mae & LeeLee. Immediately following the show opener, trade guests surged the exhibit hall and kicked off four, jam-packed days of trend-spotting, networking and order-writing. Playthings ordered at Toy Fair will be appearing in toy stores through the holiday shopping season.
Providing media and trade guests with the inside scoop on which toys will top wish lists this year, TIA experts revealed the biggest trends of 2014 at the annual “Toy Trends Tea” on Monday, February 17. “Larger than life” toys … high-tech RC vehicles …“frightfully fun” playthings … and games that teach important “STEAM” concepts are just a few examples of the trending playthings that will be covered at the talk.
World-class educational seminars were held throughout the show included licensing-focused seminars; global trade and market expansion research presentations; workshops for inventors and designers; and toy safety and compliance forums for manufacturers and retailers. New for Toy Fair 2014 was a free e-tool that extends the marketplace beyond its four-day run, ShopToyFair365, enabling buyers and sellers to connect and conduct business online before, during and after the show.
World Liberty TV, Toy and Gaming team was on hand to cover the show as well as interview some of the vendors debuting their new Toys, see what they had to say.
Since the 1960s, Dolby Laboratories has been a leader in audio innovation. Beginning with Dolby® noise reduction, a form of audio compression and expansion that reduces background hiss in tape recording, Dolby Laboratories has developed many groundbreaking technologies, advancing the science of audio reproduction.
Early on, Dolby decided that the company would manufacture professional audio products only, and license technologies that were appropriate for consumer applications. Since then, many Dolby innovations have set the bar for entertainment technology in both the professional and consumer markets.
From the cinema to your living room, Dolby has transformed the entertainment experience. Today, Dolby technologies can be found in cinemas, professional recording studios, video games, laser discs, DVDs, mobile media, digital broadcast TV, digital cable, and satellite systems.
World Liberty TV, Team was on Hand at the NYC Dolby at the Labs, see these new products debuting very shortly .
Queens chamber of Commerce, sponsored a breakfast with The New Borough President of Queens Melinda Katz and also the introduction of her cabinet staff.
Close to 400 people were in attendance to hear the new Borough president of Queens Melinda Katz, and her newly appointed cabinet members.
See what vision Queens Borough President Melinda Katz , and her cabinet members have for Queens in our World Liberty TV, Political Channel .
Cord Cruncher Tangle Free Earbuds
No more knots or tangles
Compact, stores easily
Extends & retracts
Incredible sound quality
Dry Case, get your Tech Wet
What sets DryCASE apart from all the other waterproof cases out there? It’s definitely the vacuum seal technology. With DryCASE, after you seal your smartphone in the pouch, you attach a small hand pump to a valve on the pouch, and with 2 or three squeezes, all the air has been sucked out of the DryCASE,
• Waterproof Vacuum Seal
• Crystal Clear for taking Photos
• Stereo Headphone & Mic Jack
• Neoprene Armband Included
• Works with any Phone or MP3
• Tested to 100 Feet for 1 Hour
Equil Jot Smartpen
Big ideas happen on paper – don’t lose them. Equil Jot captures your thoughts at your pace, transferring notes in real-time from any kind of paper – cocktail napkin to notebook – straight to your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or computer. With two complementary apps – Equil Notes for writing and Equil Sketch for creative, Equil brings your work seamlessly via Cloud service, making it accessible and editable anywhere, any time.
Executive Portfolio Leather Case Cover with Stylus for Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1, Black
Keep your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 stylishly stowed and well-protected in the rooCASE Executive Portfolio Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 while you’re on-the-go. This luxurious leather case features a pebble-grain texture.
Dimension: 11.4″ x 8″ x 1.2″
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210ZWYXAR / GT-P5210GNYXAR (NOT Compatible with GALAXY Tab 2 10.1
Intuos Creative Pen and Touch Tablet
The innovative Intuos Pro pen tablet is designed for your professional creativity maximizing control, efficiency and flexibility without compromise. The innovative Intuos Pro Special Edition pen tablet is designed for your creativity giving you more control and the power to produce professional results.
Koboarc 10HD
Kobo Arc 10HD offers the highest resolution screen on the market. Coupled with an ultra-fast quad-core 1.8 GHz processor, you can immerse yourself in reading and multimedia. Read, watch, play and share on the top-of-the-line 10″ stunning HD screen and dual stereo speakers. Books, magazines, comics, movies and games come to life to dazzle your senses and deliver an uncompromised multimedia experience tailor made for Readers.
Lenovo Yoga 10.1″ Android 4.2, Quad Core, 16GB Storage, 1GB RAM Tablet
A tablet unlike any other
Cylinder. Changes weight distribution, for enhanced usage in every mode: Steady in Stand Mode; Comfort in Hold Mode; Balance in Tilt Mode.
Battery. Unprecedented Battery Life. With 2x the battery life of most other tablets, Yoga Tablet delivers up to 18 hours of energy to do more, view more, and play more. From early int he morning, until long past midnight – this battery keeps going.
Kickstand. A built-in kickstand opens to let the tablet stand on its own.
Speakers. Front Facing Dolby Digital Plus Speakers for improved clarity and sound performance.
Better Grip. Better Fit. The shape and placement of the battery cylinder makes this lightweight tablet easier to grip and better for one-hand use. Its ergonomic design shifts the center of gravity to make it more comfortable for your wrist.
Hands-Free Experience Like No Other. No other device stands up to Yoga Tablet. Engineered with a kickstand and a battery cylinder that balances weight at the base, this device stands on its own.
Tilt It. This angle changes evertyhing. Yoga Tablet’s battery cylinder and kickstand provide a more natural angle for touching and typing. Now, no matter where you are sitting, everything on the screen looks, feels, and responds better than ever.
Lifetrak C300 Move Wearable Physiologic Monitor
Lifetrak C300 Actvity Monitor gives you all day feedback on your calorie burn, distance traveled and steps taken and is connecetd to iOS apps for health and wellness tracking. Lifetrak is water tight to 90ft and requires NO charging. The easy to use interface allows you to see your hourly, daily and weekly activity graphically displayed. Lifetrak uses proprietary technology to make the information more accurate and easier to understand. The distance is determined in real time based on the cadence of each step. The calorie integrates heart rate into the overall calculation. The enhanced step filtering eliminates false steps like driving in a car. Lifetrak uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to smart devices. All this in a beautiful case with the time & date.
Martian Passport, the world’s first voice command watch
From the company that invented the world’s first voice command watch comes Passport. With impressive executive styling, the Passport speaks for itself with a polished case that tops a Bluetooth smart watch styled for individuals who want a stately analog timepiece. Passport is a game-changing hand-free solution for smart phone users.
Me Foto, Mini Tripod Kit
When small just wasn’t small enough we decided to make the DayTrip Mini Tripod Kits. Essentially an even more compact version of our BackPacker, the DayTrip is our most compact tripod.
Choose from Gold, Blue, Green, Red, Titanium, Purple, Orange, or Black.
Supports up to 8.8 lbs
Extendable up to 24″
Super light weighing less than 2 lb
Backed by MeFOTO’s 5-Year Warranty
Onkyo Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
It’s Light, comfortable, and it stays on. Its High tech earpads allow airflow, and it wicks away sweat. It has great sound and allows you to hear your surroundings. It also has a rugged one piece construction and a rechargeable battery for up to eight hours. It also conveniently comes with a microphone, volume, and skip-control for most major smartphones.
Party Animals Plays and Dances to the Beat of Your Favorite Music
Soft plush material – Built-in speaker – Dance ON/OFF button – Audio cord included – Takes 3 AA batteries – Robotic movement sensor – Velcro backing – Power ON/OFF switch
Pelican Progear IPad Air Case
Exclusive Pelican ProGear Vault cover with rubber edge seal blocks out rain, snow and dust
Aircraft grade aluminum hinge holds the cover for multiple viewing angles
Elastomeric Copolymer rubber interior absorbs impact forces
Optical Dragontrail glass on rear camera for added protection while maintaining picture clarity
Rated IP54 for water resistance and momentary immersion
Meets Military Specifications Test Standards 810G to survive a 4 ft/1.2m drop
Sleep Phones headphones in a comfy Headband
Made of Polartec recycled, non-piling fleece, SleepPhones are soft, comfortable and eco-friendly – perfect for use in bed. Drift off to sleep listening to your favorite music, audiobooks, radio or white noise. SleepPhones let you relax naturally without uncomfortable traditional headphones – and without disturbing your partner!
With SleepPhones, you can:
• Fall asleep faster – drug free!
• Block out distracting noise without painful ear plugs
• Beat insomnia by relaxing to your favorite music, audiobooks or white noise
SleepPhones’ patented headband design gives you a soft, comfortable fit all night long. It’s even machine washable – just remove the speakers!
Nexus 7 StyleFolio by SPECK (2013) Model
Olio case fits Google Nexus 7 (2013).
All-around protection. A form-fitting outer shell is reinforced with a soft anti-scratch inner lining to save your Google Nexus 7 (2013) from accidental bumps, drops, and spills. You can breathe a sigh of relief now.
Multiple viewing angles. Reading? Writing? With four viewing angles, you’ll be sure to find the one that’s right for you.
High-quality vegan leather. With premium materials in a more seamless design than ever before, your tablet has never looked this good. And of course, all pattern prints are high-resolution.
Locking clasp. Secures Google Nexus 7 (2013) in chic contrast color accents in folded mode or shut for when you’re on-the-go
TYLT Energi 5k Battery Pack
Rechargeable 5200 mAh internal battery
Slim – line design measures only 9/16” in depth
USB port with embedded lightning and micro-USB cables for rapid charging on the go.
3Amp circuit charges three devices simultaneously
Unu Enterpak Tube Universal Battery Pack
With the Enerpak Tube portability and power collide. Able to recharge almost any smartphone up to 3x while still managing to remain light-weight and completely portable, the Enterpak Tube is the most dynamic battery yet. The 1A USB port allows for almost any USB device to be recharged at almost double the speed when compared to traditional USB batteries.
Ableplanet Linx Audio Sound Clarity
The ideal performance for high end audio is the accurate reproduction of The Live Sound Experience. Current audio technologies struggle to replicate this experience, because fuller sounds can mask high tones making speech and music sound muddled.
Audio-Technica, Handheld Microphone with USB and XLR Outputs, ATR2100-USB
Plug and play operation – no special drivers needed
Dynamic handheld Microphone with two outputs:
Digital (USB) and analog (XLR)
Crystal – clear sound for home studio recording/podcasting and on-stage use.
Built – in headphone jack & headphone volume control
16 bit resolution, 44.1-48 KHz sampling rate
Windows and Mac compatible
Includes instructions for downloading free software
Deos In-Ear Headphones
Deos Earphones 3.5mm gold-plated plug compatible with comparable mobile/media devices.
Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi Video Monitoring
Stay connected to your places, people, and pets using Dropcam, the cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring service. Open the box and remove the camera. Plug it in and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Name your camera and create a free account. You’re ready to begin live streaming! Receive alerts for motion and sound on your smartphone or other device. Drop in live and talk directly with people and pets.
Finite Omega Elite Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
The high performance Finite Omega Elite headphones blend comfort, performance, and advanced noise cancelling technology to bring the best sound experience possible. With memory foam ear cups adding an extra sound insulating layer, you can enjoy quality music and phone calls without any distractions.
HyperJuice 1.5 External Battery
World’s only external battery pack for Apple MacBooks. New version 1.5 now updated with higher power output to better support Retina MacBooks and 2 x 12W USB ports to quick charge 2 x iPad (or any 2 USB devices) at the fastest speed. Encased in silver color aluminum to match the MacBook.
I-Home Rechargeable Stereo Speaker, with Rubberized Finish
Wirelessly stream music and movies anywhere up to 30 feet
Rechargeable Lithium –ion battery
Line –out jack for connecting additional speakers
SRS TruBass with ported Speaker chamber design for explosive sound
Easy Touch to Connect with NFC
Wirelessly stream music from all Bluetooth smartphones and Tablets.
Mionix Naos 7000
The NAOS 7000 is a truly ergonomic, right-handed gaming mouse. The unique shape is developed for a full palm grip with support for all five fingers. The ADNS-3310 gaming grade optical sensor delivers no positive or negative hardware acceleration, amazing accuracy, smooth tracking, and a maximum speed of more than 5.45m/sec (215 IPS) all the way up to 7000DPI.
Solid Bass High-impact Headphones with Depth and Detail
Solid Bass System with new Double Air Chamber reproduces richer and deeper bass
Acoustically sealed oval earpads help prevent sound leakage
Smooth, easily adjustable headband slider ensures a comfortable fit
Answer/end calls, control music & video playback & control volume on iPod, iPhone, & iPad
40mm drivers reproduce powerful sound
Foldable headphones are easy to store and carry
Yurbuds Inspire Earbuds – Ironman Series
Developed by athletes for athletes
Sweat-resistant & washable
Track & call control
Volume control
One touch pairing
Tangle resistant oval flat wire
Soft medical-grade silicone for comfortable fit
Patent-pending twist-lock technology, guaranteed to never fall out
Ableplanet Linx Audio Clear Harmony
Patented Linx Audio Hear the Difference technology. Triple-Element architecture delivers “the Live Sound Experience.” Soft, adjustable over ear design for active lifestyles. Multi-function controller with microphone. Lightweight design. Sound isolation eartips block exterior sound and create a comfortable fit.
BeeWi Bluetooth Headphones with Hi-Fi Docking Station BBH300
Unique 3 in 1 concept
1. Wireless mode
– Connect to any Bluetooth device (supporting stereo music and hands-free communications)
– Advanced touch sensitive interface
2. Wired mode
– Use your headphones with any audio source!
– Unique folding design with comfortable cushions
– Audio adapter and cable with microphone and smart button
3. Hi-Fi docking station
– Listen to your mobile music on your Hi-Fi system!
– Charge your headphones and listen to your music simultaneously
– Seamless music switching between Hi-Fi and headphones
Brookstone Big Blue Party
Powerful. Wireless. Water-resistant. Introducing Big Blue Party, the latest—and loudest—addition to the Big Blue Audio Family.
MASSIVE SOUND IN EVERY CORNER
4 full-range speaker drivers deliver powerful 360° sound.
INDOOR-OUTDOOR, WATER-RESISTANT
Take it anywhere—poolside, decks or even the beach.
EASY BLUETOOTH PAIRING
Connects wirelessly to Bluetooth devices up to 33′ away.
NO WIRES, NO CORDS
Rechargeable battery lasts more than 4.5 hours per charge.
SUPER PORTABLE
Easy-grip carry handle, measures 6.3″w x 6.3″d x 15.8″h.
Burg Smart Watch 2014, Burg 16
This smart watch features a fashionable design with many built-in features. With a large digital touch screen, this timepiece can function as a phone, voice recorder, image viewer, stopwatch, FM radio and alarm clock. Available in many colors and multiple languages, this smart watch will closely facilitate and improve your life.
Making and receiving phone calls.
Internet connection, through WAP 1.2.1 MP3 or MP4 player.
Voice recorder.
Image viewer.
File manager.
Stopwatch and FM radio.
Alarm clock.
Bluetooth capability.
SMS and MMS capability.
Phone book up to 500 numbers.
Call history.
Capacitive screen.
Touch screen.
MicroSD card slot that supports up to 16GB.
Vibrating function.
Multiple languages available.
Available in many colors.
Brand Name:
Tokyo
Colour: Black, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Pink, White
Hisense Sero 7 Pro, Tablet
The Hisense Sero 7 Pro is a $149 tablet with an NVIDIA Tegra quad-core processor, a 7 inch, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software.
Here are the full specs:
7 inch, 1280 x 800 IPS display
1.3 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
1GB of RAM
8GB of storage
MicroSD card slot, mini HDMI output, 3.5mm headset jack
802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, NFC
Stereo speakers
5.0MP rear camera with flash and auto-focus
2MP front-facing camera
4000mAh battery
7.9″ x 5″ x 0.43″
The $149 price tag seems pretty reasonable considering this tablet has the specs of a $199 Google Nexus 7 with half the storage, but with removable storage, HDMI output, and a few other bonus features.
iHome Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
Bluetooth streaming technology and integrated mic enable you to hear music, movies, and take phone calls wirelessly with your Bluetooth enabled phone, MP3 player, tablet or laptop up to 30 feet away. Containing convenient on-ear controls to wirelessly adjust volume level, change track selection, play/pause music, and answer/end phone calls.
Me Foto, Tripod Kit Converts to Monopod Without Tools
The MeFOTO BackPacker Travel Tripod Kits provide an exceptional combination of materials, construction and features – plus a splash of color!
Great for point & shoot, mirrorless and micro 4/3 cameras. Only 12.6″ when folded yet 51.2″ extended, it weighs 2.6 lbs and can support up to 8.8 lbs.
Choose from Gold, Blue, Green, Red, Titanium, Purple, Orange, or Black
These days, cameras are getting
lighter and smaller, your tripod
should be no different.
Mio Alpha Heart Rate Monitor Watch – Black
The Mio Alpha Heart Rate Monitor is totally unobtrusive, delivering maximum performance in ultimate comfort. This is a super accurate heart rate monitor that does not use a chest strap. It has a stretchable silicone wrist band ensures a snug, comfortable fit. The MIO Alpha uses Bluetooth Smart (4.0) technology to connect to compatible devices; It works with many smart phone apps to take your workout to the next level.
Noisehush Freedom BT700 Bluetooth Headphones
Featuring cutting edge 2.4G Bluetooth technology, impressive comfort and intuitive controls, the freedom BT700 provides superior sound quality in wireless communication and music listening. Its proprietary design with full-spectrum circuitry is optimized for superior sound and performance, resulting in powerful sound and strong bass.
Supertooth Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Superior sound quality
Integrated microphone
Streams the music off your phone or tablet via Bluetooth
Talk time: 15h
Music-Play time: 15h
Stand-by time: 100h
3.5mm stereo jack cable for non-Bluetooth devices
Compatible with all Bluetooth A2DP devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones, smartphones and tablets.
The premiere of BroadwayHD’s production of Romeo and Juliet starring Orlando Bloom (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean) as Romeo and Condola Rashad (Smash, Sex and the City 2) as Juliet was held in NYC on Tuesday night. The standing room only crowd was mesmerized by this beautiful screen version of the Broadway play. The country’s leading alternative content provider, Screenvision, and newly formed company BroadwayHD are screening the production for an exclusive run in movie theatres from February 13-19.
The stunningly modern stage production received acclaimed-reviews, including this from the New York Times: “Mr Bloom in a first-rate Broadway debut and the gifted Rashad exude a too fine for this world purity that makes their characters’ love feel sacred.” In addition to Bloom and Rashad, the cast includes Christian Camargo (The Hurt Locker, Dexter), Justin Guarini (American Idol, American Idiot), Tony Award winners Brent Carver (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sleepy Hollow), Chuck Cooper (Law & Order, American Gangster), and two-time nominee Jayne Houdyshell (Follies). Romeo and Juliet was captured for cinema on November 27 at New York’s Richard Rodgers Theatre by the multiple, Emmy award-winning Don Roy King (Saturday Night Live).
BroadwayHD, a new company created by the show’s Tony-award winning producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley, Romeo and Juliet will have broad distribution throughout the United States and Canada with multiple exhibitions. With a combined seven Tony Awards, Olivier Awards, and Drama Desk Awards,Lane and Comley are once again venturing to bring the power of the theater to the cinema. Lane and Comley have also produced stage to screen productions of Company (Raoul Esparza), Cyrano (with Kevin Kline), Sondheim! The Birthday Concert, Company (with Neil Patrick Harris). Additional stage to screen productions the couple have been involved with include The Will Rogers Follies (1991), Grease (2006), and Legally Blonde (2007).
“Broadway is an art that we believe everyone should experience, and now with BroadwayHD we are committed to making that possible” said Lane, producer, co-founder of BroadwayHD. “Romeo and Juliet will be the first show of many available for movie theatres and other ancillary formats.”
“Screenvision shares our belief that Broadway shows, especially limited runs like Romeo and Juliet with Orlando Bloom, should be accessible to all theater lovers. Through Screenvision’s vast network of exhibitor partners more people nationwide will have the opportunity to enjoy this classic love story time for Valentine’s Day,” said Comley, producer, co-founder of BroadwayHD.
World Liberty TV, Entertainment Team was on Hand to Interview Mr Broadway Mr Stewart Lane ,the Producer of the Romeo and Juliet movie Premiere, see what he had to say.
