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December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Apple enters the Pitt lane as summer blockbuster F1 is now available on its streaming service.
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F1 (Apple+) Movie Review
Apex blockbuster moviemaking, Joe "Top Gun: Maverick" Kosinski does for Brad Pitt and F1 racing cars what he did for Tom Cruise and fighter planes.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Apple enters the Pitt lane as summer blockbuster F1 is now available on its streaming service.
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AVForums members can win #TheBalladofWallisIsland, one of the most acclaimed films of the year, plus 80s inspired holiday-season horror #TheCreeps on #Bluray. Enter here: www.avforums.com/competitions/ and pick your #competition. But hurry, they end tomorrow. #Giveaways #Prizes
December 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
AVForums members can win #TheBalladofWallisIsland, one of the most acclaimed films of the year, plus 80s inspired holiday-season horror #TheCreeps on #Bluray. Enter here: www.avforums.com/competitions/ and pick your #competition. But hurry, they end tomorrow. #Giveaways #Prizes
#DanielCraig returns for #WakeUpDeadMan, a darker #KnivesOut mystery less interested in sun-drenched stereotypes and more in grounded characterisations. And what it loses in Hollywood glamour, it more than makes up for with satisfying whodunnit storytelling. www.avforums.com/reviews/wake...
Wake Up Dead Man (Netflix) Movie Review
Benoit Blanc returns in another smaller, darker but truly satisfying Knives Out mystery...
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December 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#DanielCraig returns for #WakeUpDeadMan, a darker #KnivesOut mystery less interested in sun-drenched stereotypes and more in grounded characterisations. And what it loses in Hollywood glamour, it more than makes up for with satisfying whodunnit storytelling. www.avforums.com/reviews/wake...
It's the AVForums patron pre-Xmas #competition bonanza at www.avforums.com/competitions/. Enter for a chance to win #4KUHD copies of The Scars of Dracula, The Horror of Frankenstein, Barry Lyndon, Boston Kickout and more.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It's the AVForums patron pre-Xmas #competition bonanza at www.avforums.com/competitions/. Enter for a chance to win #4KUHD copies of The Scars of Dracula, The Horror of Frankenstein, Barry Lyndon, Boston Kickout and more.
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#Christy sees a pair of unrecognisable, career-best, performances from #SydneySweeney and #BenFoster but can they elevate this traumatic boxing biopic beyond its dismissive Box Office Bomb status?
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Christy Movie Review
Can a pair of unrecognisable, career-best, performances from Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster elevate this traumatic boxing biopic beyond its dismissive Box Office Bomb status?
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December 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#Christy sees a pair of unrecognisable, career-best, performances from #SydneySweeney and #BenFoster but can they elevate this traumatic boxing biopic beyond its dismissive Box Office Bomb status?
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Creative has added a few processing features to the new Stage Pro #soundbar which distinguish it from the V2 we reviewed in 2023. It's still competitively priced but would we upgrade?
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#Soundbars #TVSound #CreativeLabs
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#Soundbars #TVSound #CreativeLabs
Creative Stage Pro 2.1 Soundbar and Subwoofer Review
Review of the Creative Stage Pro 2.1 Soundbar and Subwoofer with Dolby Audio, HDMI ARC and 100 watts power output
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December 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Creative has added a few processing features to the new Stage Pro #soundbar which distinguish it from the V2 we reviewed in 2023. It's still competitively priced but would we upgrade?
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The original totally tubular Turtles finally hit 4K in a bodacious boxset release from the wicked folks at @ArrowFilmsVideo that is sure to get fans all "Gnarly!"
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Review
The original Turtles return in a boxset from Arrow, complete with gorgeous new restorations and enough bodacious extras to make us scream "COWABUNGA DUDE!"
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December 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The original totally tubular Turtles finally hit 4K in a bodacious boxset release from the wicked folks at @ArrowFilmsVideo that is sure to get fans all "Gnarly!"
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#TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #4KUHD #4KUltraHD
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The reality vs. the hype! The Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers software that has functionality (and no less importantly, a means of using that functionality) that is significantly in advance of rivals.
Does this put Sennheiser's latest ahead of the competition?
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Does this put Sennheiser's latest ahead of the competition?
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Sennheiser HDB 630 vs The Hype: Is It A Slam Dunk?
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December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The reality vs. the hype! The Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers software that has functionality (and no less importantly, a means of using that functionality) that is significantly in advance of rivals.
Does this put Sennheiser's latest ahead of the competition?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Ve...
Does this put Sennheiser's latest ahead of the competition?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Ve...
#DavidCronenberg's latest is #TheShrouds, an elegant study of grief. Does it reach the same heights of thunderous body & techno horror blended with societal skewering that his best works have done in the past? www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...
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#Movies #MovieReview
The Shrouds Movie Review
David Cronenberg returns with an elegant study of grief that doesn't quite deliver the thunderous blend of body and techno horror and societal skewering the best of his works have done in the past.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#DavidCronenberg's latest is #TheShrouds, an elegant study of grief. Does it reach the same heights of thunderous body & techno horror blended with societal skewering that his best works have done in the past? www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...
#Movies #MovieReview
#Movies #MovieReview
Kurt "The Shield / Sons of Anarchy" Sutter pitches Gillian Anderson vs. Lena Headey in the Old West but does #TheAbandons warrant a long form exploration? www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...
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#Netflix #NetflixSeries
The Abandons (Netflix) TV Show Review
Kurt "The Shield / Sons of Anarchy" Sutter pitches Gillian Anderson vs. Lena Headey in the Old West but does it warrant a long form exploration?
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December 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Kurt "The Shield / Sons of Anarchy" Sutter pitches Gillian Anderson vs. Lena Headey in the Old West but does #TheAbandons warrant a long form exploration? www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...
#Netflix #NetflixSeries
#Netflix #NetflixSeries
If you're an AVForums patron who wants to get hold of the final part of Ti West's 'X' trilogy, then #MaXXXine is up for grabs in our #competition here: www.avforums.com/competitions...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you're an AVForums patron who wants to get hold of the final part of Ti West's 'X' trilogy, then #MaXXXine is up for grabs in our #competition here: www.avforums.com/competitions...
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The Philips OLED+910 may be late to the 2025 #OLEDTV battle but it has two advantages over its Primary RGB Tandem panel toting rivals. One is the company's proprietary Ambilight feature... and find out what the other one is in our video short.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Philips OLED+910 may be late to the 2025 #OLEDTV battle but it has two advantages over its Primary RGB Tandem panel toting rivals. One is the company's proprietary Ambilight feature... and find out what the other one is in our video short.
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#Win a copy of #MurderBeforeEvensong on DVD. This new crime series from the pen of Reverend Richard Coles follows empathetic canon-turned-sleuth, Daniel Clement, who becomes embroiled in the murder of one of his parishioners. www.avforums.com/competitions...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#Win a copy of #MurderBeforeEvensong on DVD. This new crime series from the pen of Reverend Richard Coles follows empathetic canon-turned-sleuth, Daniel Clement, who becomes embroiled in the murder of one of his parishioners. www.avforums.com/competitions...
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#Competition #AcornMedia #Giveaway
It's the turn of wireless speakers to get the WiiM treatment and the Sound is here to ruffle some feathers. Does it deliver the same WiiM ultra competence as the rest of the company's lineup? www.avforums.com/reviews/wiim...
#wiim #Smartspeaker #Speakers #WirelessSpeaker
#wiim #Smartspeaker #Speakers #WirelessSpeaker
WiiM Sound Streaming Speaker Review
It's the turn of wireless speakers to get the WiiM treatment and the Sound is here to ruffle some feathers. Does it deliver more of the same WiiM competence?
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December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's the turn of wireless speakers to get the WiiM treatment and the Sound is here to ruffle some feathers. Does it deliver the same WiiM ultra competence as the rest of the company's lineup? www.avforums.com/reviews/wiim...
#wiim #Smartspeaker #Speakers #WirelessSpeaker
#wiim #Smartspeaker #Speakers #WirelessSpeaker
Pearl, the second part of Ti West & Mia Goth's X Trilogy, is up for grabs in our patron's only #competition in @secondsightfilms.bsky.social Limited Edition 4K.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Pearl, the second part of Ti West & Mia Goth's X Trilogy, is up for grabs in our patron's only #competition in @secondsightfilms.bsky.social Limited Edition 4K.
Not yet a patron but want to enter? Join here: patreon.com/avforums and enter the #competition here: www.avforums.com/competitions...
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Santa's brought the year's final set of stocking fillers for UK Blu-ray fans with a poignant social drama, a Takashi Miike horror and a 16 film set of Hong Kong genre mashup. Find out what else is on the list.
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Top 10 Blu-Rays (UK) for December 2025
Another month, another packed release schedule in 1080p blu-ray land. Lets see which ones are worth picking up, shall we?
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December 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Santa's brought the year's final set of stocking fillers for UK Blu-ray fans with a poignant social drama, a Takashi Miike horror and a 16 film set of Hong Kong genre mashup. Find out what else is on the list.
www.avforums.com/reviews/top-... @88films.bsky.social @arrowvideo.bsky.social #Studiocanal
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#WIN a Q Acoustics Q SUB80 subwoofer and QED cable, worth £699.
As the most compact model in the new @QAcoustics Q SUB series, the Q SUB80 arrives with an AVForums’ 9 out of 10 rating and is a great sub to kit out a smaller room.
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As the most compact model in the new @QAcoustics Q SUB series, the Q SUB80 arrives with an AVForums’ 9 out of 10 rating and is a great sub to kit out a smaller room.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#WIN a Q Acoustics Q SUB80 subwoofer and QED cable, worth £699.
As the most compact model in the new @QAcoustics Q SUB series, the Q SUB80 arrives with an AVForums’ 9 out of 10 rating and is a great sub to kit out a smaller room.
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#Competition #Giveaway #Prize
As the most compact model in the new @QAcoustics Q SUB series, the Q SUB80 arrives with an AVForums’ 9 out of 10 rating and is a great sub to kit out a smaller room.
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#Competition #Giveaway #Prize
The final 2025 slate of UK Blu-rays doesn't feature a single Xmas movie. Instead we get a boxing drama, a western from an alternative perspective and a pair of French classics. Find out what else is on the list. www.avforums.com/reviews/top-...
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#AltitudeFilms #EurekaVideo @filmsradiance.bsky.social
Top 10 Blu-Rays (UK) for December 2025
Another month, another packed release schedule in 1080p blu-ray land. Lets see which ones are worth picking up, shall we?
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December 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The final 2025 slate of UK Blu-rays doesn't feature a single Xmas movie. Instead we get a boxing drama, a western from an alternative perspective and a pair of French classics. Find out what else is on the list. www.avforums.com/reviews/top-...
#AltitudeFilms #EurekaVideo @filmsradiance.bsky.social
#AltitudeFilms #EurekaVideo @filmsradiance.bsky.social
German luxury TV and audio brand Loewe has confirmed an official move into North America for its AV portfolio, with launch operations due to start in the New Year. Quite the turn around from a few years ago! www.avforums.com/news/loewe-a...
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#Loewe #LoeweTV #OLEDTV
Loewe announces expansion into the US market
News that the German brand is set to officially launch a new North American subsidiary with operations set to begin in January 2026.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
German luxury TV and audio brand Loewe has confirmed an official move into North America for its AV portfolio, with launch operations due to start in the New Year. Quite the turn around from a few years ago! www.avforums.com/news/loewe-a...
#Loewe #LoeweTV #OLEDTV
#Loewe #LoeweTV #OLEDTV
You've got your TV/projector, your speakers & your subwoofer - now it's time to tie them altogether with some processing brains as we look at the winners of the Editor's Choice Awards for 2025-26 in the AV Receiver, AV Amplifier & AV Processor categories.
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#Bestof2025
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Home AV Components 2025/26 - Editor's Choice Awards
A roundup of home audio visual products reviewed and recommended by AVForums for the 2025/26 period including AV amps, AV receivers and AV processors
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December 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
You've got your TV/projector, your speakers & your subwoofer - now it's time to tie them altogether with some processing brains as we look at the winners of the Editor's Choice Awards for 2025-26 in the AV Receiver, AV Amplifier & AV Processor categories.
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#Bestof2025
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#Bestof2025
The Quad 3CDT CD transport joins the 3 Series alongside the Quad 3 integrated amplifier and promises high-precision playback of your CD collection, and a bit more besides.
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#QuadHiFi #CDPlayer #HiFi #HiFiAudio
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Quad announces Quad 3CDT CD transport
News that the CD player joins the 3 Series alongside the Quad 3 integrated amplifier, but is designed to play nicely with any DAC or amp set-up.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Quad 3CDT CD transport joins the 3 Series alongside the Quad 3 integrated amplifier and promises high-precision playback of your CD collection, and a bit more besides.
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#QuadHiFi #CDPlayer #HiFi #HiFiAudio
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Kitting out your #homecinema with a surround sound speaker setup is a substantial undertaking and getting the choice of #speakers right is crucial. Our Editor's Choice Awards for 2025-26 in the Home Cinema Speakers category is here to help. www.avforums.com/articles/hom...
#Bestof2025 #EditorsChoice
#Bestof2025 #EditorsChoice
Home Cinema Speakers 2025/26 - Editor's Choice Awards
A roundup of the Editor's Choice Award winning home cinema speaker setups reviewed and recommended by AVForums for the 2025/26 period
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December 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Kitting out your #homecinema with a surround sound speaker setup is a substantial undertaking and getting the choice of #speakers right is crucial. Our Editor's Choice Awards for 2025-26 in the Home Cinema Speakers category is here to help. www.avforums.com/articles/hom...
#Bestof2025 #EditorsChoice
#Bestof2025 #EditorsChoice
Classic punk rock adaptation of HP Lovecraft that retains its place atop the pantheon of genre greats, Stuart Gordon's #ReAnimator gets a gorgeous new 4K release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social for us all to stuff in our stockings this Christmas. www.avforums.com/reviews/love...
#4KUHD #4KUltraHD
#4KUHD #4KUltraHD
H. P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator 4K Blu-ray Review
The 80s splatter classic returns with a sparkling new 4K and audio restoration and hours of superb extra features thanks to Second Sight.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Classic punk rock adaptation of HP Lovecraft that retains its place atop the pantheon of genre greats, Stuart Gordon's #ReAnimator gets a gorgeous new 4K release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social for us all to stuff in our stockings this Christmas. www.avforums.com/reviews/love...
#4KUHD #4KUltraHD
#4KUHD #4KUltraHD
Derek "The Place Beyond the Pines" Cianfrance's latest, #Roofman, is also his most accessible, with a career-high performance from #ChanningTatum.
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#Movies #MovieReview #KirstenDunst
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#Movies #MovieReview #KirstenDunst
Roofman Movie Review
Derek "The Place Beyond the Pines" Cianfrance's latest is also his most accessible, with a career-high performance from Channing Tatum.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Derek "The Place Beyond the Pines" Cianfrance's latest, #Roofman, is also his most accessible, with a career-high performance from #ChanningTatum.
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#Movies #MovieReview #KirstenDunst
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#Movies #MovieReview #KirstenDunst