In many homes today you will find a complete “Theater Room”.   A room designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies together as family and friends.  In the most thought out theater or entertainment rooms you will find:

• An extra large TV.  This can either be a flat panel TV, a 3-D TV, or a projector and screen.   The TV is where all the action happens.  Find the right size for the room you have and that allows the best resolution for your movies.
• Seating.  Provide the most comfortable seating allowing viewing by a large number of people.  This may be achieved by sloped and/or tiered seating.
• The best sound.  The sound is what makes a movie come alive.  Having the best speakers and A/V equipment will enhance any viewing experience.
• Access to the best movies.  Blu-Ray, 3-D, and HD movies are the purpose of this gathering space.  Get the latest movies and the classics directly from your satellite TV system.

The purpose of a theater/entertainment room is just that…to entertain.  It is a place where you can gather with family and friends and enjoy a great movie.  To make the best use of your space, find a satellite service provider and package that allows you instant access to the latest in movie releases as well as a large selection of classic movies you enjoy.

When beginning the process to compare satellite TV providers consider the following:

• Channel lineup.  What channel packages do they offer, and with which packages are movie channels included.
• Price.  Which service provider offers the best value for the channels you want?
• Contract.  Look at the fine print of each providers contract to ensure you know what you are agreeing to with service.
• Service.  Choose a provider that offers great customer service and consider those that offer incentives as well.
• Reviews.  Look at what other customers in your area are saying about the company and the service they provide.

Once you’ve done the research, contact the provider and set-up the install.  The service technicians will take care of the rest, and before you know it you will be sitting back enjoying high definition movies from the comfort of your own home.

At this year’s Oscars, Jean Dujardin and Meryl Streep certainly weren’t the only winners. Check out the list below for the winners in the order they were announced at Sunday night’s Academy Awards show.

Best Cinematography: Robert Richardson, “Hugo”
Best Art Direction: Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schavo, “Hugo”
Best Costume Design: Mark Bridges, “The Artist”
Best Makeup: Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland, “The Iron Lady”
Best Foreign Language Film: “A Separation”
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help”
Best Editing: Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”
Best Sound Editing: Phillip Stockton and Eugene Gearty, “Hugo”
Best Sound Mixing: Tom Fleischman and John Midgley, “Hugo”
Best Documentary: “Undefeated”
Best Animated Feature: “Rango”
Best Visual Effects: “Hugo”
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners”
Best Original Score: Ludovic Bource, “The Artist”
Best Original Song: Bret McKenzie, “Man or Muppet”
Best Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, “The Descendants”
Best Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris”
Best Live Action Short: “The Shore”
Best Documentary Short: “Saving Face”
Best Animated Short: “The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore”
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist”
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist”
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady”
Best Picture: “The Artist”

Curious if Netflix is right for you? Well, now Netflix has a free-trial to help you figure that out! It’s easy and only takes a few steps to get going:

1. Fill out you the free-trial application

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