Channel 56: 2009

12/20/09

DANTE'S INFERNO: The Animated Epic!!

Prepare to watch this with me on blu-ray February 8th!! ^_-

To co-inside with the EA game & made by some of the modern legendary Japanese animation greats!!

12/1/09

KING ARTHUR & THE KNIGHTS OF JUSTICE coming to DVD!!

TVSHOWSONDVD.COM dropped a bomb today by surprising classic animation 90's fans with Image Entertainment's upcoming release of the 1992 animated classic "KING ARTHUR & THE KNIGHTS OF JUSTICE The complete series!!"
One of the best from that decade, KA&TKOJ mixes past & present when a modern day football team becomes the new protectors of Camelot to battle the Evil Warlords!!
This set includes the entire series (all 26 eps) in a 3 disc DVD set for a meager MSRP price of just $14.95 dropping on 3/2/2010, you will not want to miss this!!

KING ARTHUR & THE KNIGHTS OF JUSTICE op:

11/24/09

PRODUCING PARKER Season 2 confirmed!!

Hey!
It's been confirmed by series makers Breakthrough Animation themselves that a season 2 of "Producing Parker" is being made!! I am so happy to hear this news as the 1st season's 13 episodes where just not enough for me!! Now I'm getting 13 more!!

***record scratch sound***

Wait a minute, your like "what are you talking about" "I've never even heard of Producing Parker?"
"Now your telling me there's a 2nd season?"

Well...Remember I mentioned how Canada was trying something new with some of their modern animation creations geared more towards women earlier this year?

Well after months of searching I finally got my hands on the show I was looking for... 2009's "Producing Parker."

It's made by the animation team that created "Atomic Betty," & looks more like the "nicer" current flash animation found on modern CN shows, (like "Stoked")...

The story is some what like "30 Rock", where the cute lead character "Parker Kovak" is the producer of a day-time TV talk show & it's overbearing Hostess "Dee."

It follows her humorous exploits in that position with her co-workers, the head boss she has a romantic interest in, & her single home life with her talking dog.

In contrast to other current North American adult animated sitcoms, the humor is not as crass or as low-brow as shows like "Family Guy."
Since it's only on Canadian cable, it 's kind of unique at this point , as it's able to push the boundaries with profanity we can't use in our sitcoms here ...

Also, they can actually show the girl characters nude, (& in more adult situations/innuendos that would be to obvious for network broadcasts here in the US.)

I don't know if the show will ever make it's way state-side, & if it did, it would be censored on regular TV for sure, I'm watching it downloaded for now, but you can bet I will be buying this series on Canadian DVD

when it's released!!

Easily one of the best shows (not just animated) of 2009, it looks like Parker's edgy quirky sitcom will be back in 2010~2011 for a fun-filled 2nd season!!. ...And I couldn't be more happy because of it!!

Publish Post

Producing Parker op:

11/22/09

EVANGELION PLATINUM TV Best Buy EXCLUSIVE!!

With all the hype surrounding the recent Evangelion movies (1.0 released in tis week on DVD in the US & 2.0 this past summer in theaters in Japan) it's no surprise to see the TV series getting yet another reissue. This time as a Best Buy exclusive. A rerelease of the Platimum version of the Evangelion TV series (which features 4 extended eps. plus other bonus items) is set to drop @ Best Buy only on Dec. 1st. Of note not only is this a remastered edition with bonus material, but it is also about HALF of the cost of the similarly released "Holiday Edition" in 2008!! If you do not have Eva on dvd you will not want to miss this sweet release!!

Best Buy Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Complete TV Series DVD

Evangelion extended opening:

11/21/09

What happend to our Saturday Mornings & Broadcast Cartoons in the last decade?

Any kid from the 80's can tell you that Saturday Mornings were the programming highlight of their week. But over the last decade, we have seen the plethora of Saturday Morning & syndicated/broadcast cartoons decline.
Why?
Well Toon Zone offers an interesting & insightful 3 page article that you can find here.

But ultimately it boils down to this one excerpt from "Toon Zone."

"The FCC not only imposes a quota on educational programming, but also restricts the amount of advertising allowed for all children's programming - E/I (educational / informative)or not. Advertisers, hamstrung by both these regulations and strong cultural pressures on what gets marketed to kids, cut their ad spending. Stations aren't making much profit from cartoons, so they turn to programming that makes them money. If the stations aren't airing cartoons and E/I programming, then the networks have to, and since they're not making much money anyway, they sell that responsibility to the highest bidder.

That's the root of all of this. Money. The television business lives and dies by the advertising dollar. As that advertising dollar shifted away from broadcast kids' TV, the stations began dropping it. There was alternate programming readily available elsewhere which generated more money than cartoons.

Essentially, the broadcast kids' TV business became unprofitable. And that's depressing."

And this is why the 80's & (& some of the 90's) were such magical decades for US TV animation. The rules have changed on the business & the rules end, & because of which, kids & cartoon fans take the hit.

On a positive note...one fan's fun look at their personal favorite animated themes of the golden era of animation for your enjoyment!! One of the many reasons why we love this stuff!!

10/31/09

PONYO (New Miyazaki Film) DVD/BD coming 3/2/10!!

Frank Marshall the co-producer of the US release of Miyazaki's and Studio Ghibli's "Ponyo" movie, confirmed on his Twitter page this week that the film's DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases will both ship on March 2, 2010. He added that a 2-Disc DVD & Plush Gift Set will bundle a plush doll of the title character for a limited time only. While a similar BD-and-plush gift-set has not been scheduled, Marshall said that "if the DVD version works, there could be a Blu-Ray plush version."

10/16/09

THUNDERCATS, SILVERHAWKS, & VOLTRON on the cheap!!

Walmart is currently carrying (for a limited time) all of Thundercats & Voltron dvd seasons & the 1st season of Silverhawks (all that has been released at this point, the 1st 32 eps) for just $19.96 each. Chance are this is the last of warehouse stock that you have been seeing at places like Newbury Comics, but with Thundercats retailing @ $46.99, Voltron @ $29.99, & Silverhawks @ $31.99 at normal retail/Amazon, this maybe your last chance to own the original (& maybe only for some) releases of these series on the cheap.
They are in the main DVD section along with the new Transformers & GI Joe dvd's, (which now also contains current figures of both Hasbro franchises to ignite multiple purchases.)
Highly Recommended!!

10/14/09

RESOLUTE DVD specs

Be prepared for your invatation to the GI JOE RESOLUTE animation & the GI JOE RISE OF COBRA live-action viewing back to back right here for the 1st week of November!!

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Experience G.I. JOE like never before when the action-packed G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE arrives on DVD for the first time ever November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Featuring a more sophisticated animation style and story than prior animation and intended for the adult fan that grew up with the brand in the 80’s, G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE is an intense vision of the raging battle between the G.I. JOE team and the menacing COBRA organization. The G.I. JOE team is a highly trained, classified special operations unit that officially doesn’t even exist. This elite team fights a secret war as the first and last line of defense against forces that seek to plunge our world into chaos.

Hasbro developed the bold, state-of-the-art animation with executive producer Sam Register as well as a dynamic creative team including Joaquim Dos Santos, a veteran animation director, who worked closely with award-winning comic writer Warren Ellis, who penned the story. This highly regarded team brings an edgy, intense feel to the animation, which features the most popular characters from the
G.I. JOE vs. COBRA saga such as DUKE, SCARLETT, SNAKE EYES and
COBRA COMMANDER.

The G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE DVD includes illuminating interviews with the filmmakers, storyboards, G.I. JOE files, exclusive bonus footage and a “Now You Know” teaser promo. The DVD will be available for the approximate retail price of
$19.99 U.S./$22.99 Canada.

DVD:

The G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE DVD is presented in widescreen with Dolby Digital English 5.1 sound and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Special features are as follows:

“Now You know” teaser promo
Interviews with Filmmakers
Storyboards
JOE Files

10/13/09

SUPER THANKS!!

Big Thanks to everyone who attended the Sunday Supercade party this past weekend, it was a fun day for all & it was wonderful to see everyone's enthusiasm for some classic 80's cartoons!! (the best era imho) Since both '09 Supercades where such a big hit, I'm pleased to announce that we will continue the Supercade tradition into 2010 (as well as into the foreseeable future)!! ^_^
Thanks again!!

*2010: #3 Official Sunday Supercade 5 ?? + ?? + ?? + ?? (coming soon)

Some noteworthy Unofficial & Official cartoon parties history:

2009: #2 Official Sunday Supercade 4: Sky Commanders + Galtar + Gobots + Bionic 6
2009: #1 Official Sunday Supercade 3: Visionaires + Saber Rider (encore) + Pole Position + M.A.S.K.
2008: (Unofficial) Turok Son Of Stone
2008: Appleseed Ex-Machina
2007: (Unofficial) Avatar marathon
2007: D&D: Scourge Of Worlds
2006: (Unofficial) Supercade 2: Thundercats + Flash Gordon + New Adventures of He-Man + Dungeons & Dragons
2006: (Unofficial) Supercade 1: Saber Rider + Galaxy Rangers + Voltron + Transformers
2006: He-Manathon 4: Secret of the Sword theatrical showing
2005: He-Manathon 3: He-Man & the MOTU + MOTU 200X + Fire & Ice
2004: He-Manathon 2: He-Man & the MOTU + MOTU 200X
2003: He-Manathon 1: MOTU 200X

9/26/09

SUNDAY SUPERCADE CARTOON PARTY #4!!

DATE 10.11.09
TIME: 1pm
If you received this e-mail, then you have been invited to the Sunday Supercade party #4!!
This time we are going for the LOST CLASSICS!!
All of which are "gray-market" complete series releases, & all of which you have not seen an episode of for at least 15-20+ years!!
Food & snacks will be there for a comfy a 80's cartoons viewing with your pals!!
This will prove to be my most ambitious showing yet, so please look forward to it!!

Presenting:

SKY COMMANDERS!!:

GALTAR & THE GOLDEN LANCE!!:

GOBOTS!!:

BIONIC SIX!!:

More details about the party as we draw closer to the premiere date!!

SO-LAR!! ^_-
~Chris

9/25/09

William Winckler Productions: newly dubbed Anime Classics in the USA!!

From ANN:
The California-based company William Winckler Productions (WWP) has confirmed that it is working with the Japanese companies Toei Animation Co., Ltd. and Rioloco Productions on new English-dubbed feature compilations of several Toei Animation anime. These titles are compilations of "classic and current Toei Animation television series." 23 full-length features have already been produced, and the team is planning more in the future. The titles so far include:

Gaiking
Gaiking II
Gaiking III
Danguard Ace
Danguard Ace II
Danguard Ace III
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock II
The Adventures of Nadja
The Adventures of Nadja II
Fist of the North Star - The Shin Saga
Fist of the North Star - The Ray Saga
Fist of the North Star - The Souther Saga
Fist of the North Star - The Toki Saga
Fist of the North Star - The Raul Saga
Fist of the North Star - The Kaioh Saga
Starzinger
Starzinger II
Starzinger III
Lun Lun The Flower Girl
Lun Lun The Flower Girl II
Kitaro's Graveyard Gang
Kitaro's Graveyard Gang II

Unknown at this time is if these will be complete tv series or compilation movie/best-of types, but either way oldskool anime is getting some love in the US again!!

9/20/09

CHANNEL 56: the history behind the blog name

From the wiki:
A brief history of Channel 56 from the 70's-80's-90's...

Channel 56 is the oldest UHF license in Boston

As a Kaiser Broadcasting owned station, channel 56's schedule consisted primarily of cartoons, off-network sitcoms, old movies and occasionally, network shows that were preempted by other local stations in case of emergencies. However, the station was willing to experiment with such projects as Universal Television's Operation Prime Time (although Paramount Television would contribute some programs as well) and syndicated reruns of National Geographic specials in prime time. Such common independent-station programming as a Saturday "Creature Double Feature" (following repeats of The Outer Limits) reached youthful and cult audiences. U.S. talk-show host Conan O'Brien has credited the station's rotation of classic musicals in its prime-time movie offering with encouraging him to consider a career as a performer.

For most of its tenure as an independent, channel 56 was well behind WSBK-TV (channel 38) in the ratings. Still, it was carried on most cable systems throughout New England.

In 1974, the Boston Globe sold its share in WKBG back to Kaiser. The call letters were then changed to the current WLVI-TV that May, and in 1977, Chicago-based Field Communications (which had owned 22.5 percent of Kaiser since 1972) purchased WLVI and the other Kaiser stations. In 1983, WLVI was sold to the Gannett Company as part of a liquidation of Field's television assets.

Under Gannett, WLVI continued its general entertainment format, which included children's programming from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m., as well as from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. under the WLVI Kids' Club banner. For the generation of New England children growing up during this period, "Uncle Dale" Dorman was the familiar personality fronting the Kids' Club, hosting the cartoons and appearing in hosted commercial segments.

Channel 56 was the last commercial station in the Boston market that continued to broadcast weekday children's programming until early 2006. It is now known as the CW 56.

<"Uncle Dale"

In the 1970s and 1980s, Dale Dorman the on-air announcer for children's programming and Creature Double Feature on WLVI-TV Channel 56 in Boston, calling himself "Uncle Dale."

Channel 56 KIDS PARADE!!

Channel 56 CREATURE DOUBLE FEATURE:

9/19/09

GI JOE COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES FOOTLOCKER SET @ RETAIL!!

GENERAL MASS RETAIL RELEASE DATE: 11/10/09

FROM THE HISS TANK/DVD ON TV:
This general release through normal retail channels will only be available IN LIMITED QUANTITY, according to Shout! Factory. The cost of $179.99 is a bit higher than the direct-sale/Comic Con pricing, but it will be identical and come complete with all the same contents: 17 DVDs with 95 episodes, extensive on-disc bonus material (including many "Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs, a voice cast reunion, retro toy commercials from Hasbro, and much more), a collectible book, and a 1GB "Dogtag-style" (complete with chain) USB flash drive containing G.I. Joe Silent Comics.

The main "Sunbow" G.I. Joe item not included in this set already (no matter how you purchase it) is the 1987 animated theatrical film "G.I. Joe: The Movie". Shout! Factory is working on a brand-new 2010 DVD release of that production (the release date, details and pricing of that title aren't available yet, as it's still very much a work in progress). The footlocker set includes an empty place for that Movie disc to go into later on, though, once the studio puts it on the market. So you'll be able to keep your Joe on the go, all in one big package!

GI JOE ARAH 3rd intro:

9/1/09

AD VISION dissolves...

ADV Films, a pioneer in bringing anime to the U.S., recently ceased productions and transferred rights of many of its titles to AEsir Holdings, as well as SXION 23 (aka Section23), who plan to continue distributing select titles. In addition, Valkyrie Media Partners now has the rights to ADV's Anime Network, and Seraphim Studios has acquired ADV's Amusement Park Media production unit, which worked on Kurau, Red Garden, 009-1, Welcome to the NHK, and many other recent titles. All of these companies are located in Houston, which is where ADV was located as well.

For me ADV was one of THE companies in the 1990's anime craze. Their more adult-geared titles & colored clamshell cases made them one of my absolute faves, & they were in fact the leading company towards the end of the 90's with their Evangelion reign here in the US. They ultimately helped shape a good portion of the anime fan I am today, when their trailers/flyers like "End Of Summer" came out, I couldn't hand them my money fast enough... Their days past at Otakon where some of the most fruitful... and they gave us some very entertaining times in animation & music... Some of their titles will be getting new homes, but ultimately, they will be missed...
Here's to you ADV...

DEVIL HUNTER YOHKO (pv):

BATTLE ANGEL (trailer):

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (op):

EXCEL SAGA (op):

COLORFUL (trailer):

VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR (trailer):

GANTZ (op):

THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER ~NADIA (op):

8/25/09

SABER RIDER bad news to GREAT NEWS!!

Due to lower than expected sales of the Saber Rider vol 1 DVD collection, VCI & WEP have decided to cancel today's proposed release of Saber Rider vol 2 &the future release of vol 3. -_-

BUT... Instead, they have decided to release Saber Rider: The Complete Series w/every episode on 6 dvds & never before seen bonus material on Oct 20thl!! ^_^
Fans told them they want the complete series for better cost in one collection & VCI & WEP plan to deliver!! Amazon price is just $29.99 for all the classic action & music you can handle!!
AWESOME!!

8/21/09

TRANSFORMERS COMPLETE SERIES coming to RETAIL!!

Tvshowondvd.com reports that Shout! Factory will bring Transformers: The Complete Series to retailers.

All the episodes from The Transformers will be on 16 DVDs and includes bonus features, concept art, scripts, a 60 page booklet and both Autobot and Decepticon magnets, all packed in an Autobot Matrix of Leadership collector's box.

Release in the US is October 20th, the same day Transformers: Rise of the Fallen will hit stores.

Suggested retail pricing is $169.95 USD

8/2/09

SABER RIDER & THE STAR SHERIFFS vol. 2

Coming 8.25.09 is the long-awaited NEXT volume of Saber Rider & The Star Sheriffs!!
Show your support of classic 80's anime & be sure to buy your copy online from Voltron.com, DVD Empire, or Amazon!!
Amazon vol 2 2-disc
Amazon vol 1 2-disc

Saber Rider Japanese opening (Sei Juushi Bismarck op)

7/26/09

WOLVERINE & IRON MAN Anime Trailers

Coming from the renowned Japanese studio Madhouse in 2010 for the Japanese market is 2 of Marvel's greatest heroes!!
These will most likely be direct-to-video features here in the states...

WOLVERINE anime teaser

IRON MAN anime teaser

6/21/09

BCI OOP title rescues: MILL CREEK to release D&D + MOTU 200X

With the closing of BCI's doors last winter, a good percentage of their back-catalog has become available for re-licensing, & it looks like public domain/budget dvd giants Mill Creek have stepped in to purchase some of BCI's most popular back titles. Mill Creek has licensed both the 1980's Saturday Morning cult classic Dungeons & Dragons animated series as well as the MYP hit series Masters Of The Universe (200X).
Both these series look to be "vanilla" releases (aka bare bones no extras or pack-ins) compared to the the BCI releases & will just contain the series on less discs for a budget price.
Newly packaged, the now out of print animated series x 2 will be back in circulation on the cheap!

Dungeons & Dragons: Beginnings (first 9 eps) $14.98 / 8.25.09
Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series (27 eps on 3 dvds) $24.98 / 8.25.09
Masters Of The Universe: Origins (unknown eps number) $14.98 / 9.29.09
Masters Of The Universe: The Complete Series $24.98 / 9.29.09

D&D Beginnings cover:

D&D The Animated Series cover:

D&D 3rd op:

D&D ed:

MOTU vs The Snakemen:

MOTU Italian op:

6/18/09

BCI DVD Titles OUT OF PRINT.

With the closing of BCI ECLIPSE'S door's last winter, their "Ink & Paint" Animated titles on DVD from '05~'08 are "Out Of Print" starting in June 2009.
Titles of note include a large part of the Filmation catalog as well as some other noteworthy titles...

* The Best Of He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Season 1 Volume 1
* He-Man And She-Ra A Christmas Special
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Season 1 Volume 2
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Season 2 Volume 1
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Season 2 Volume 2
* The Best Of She-Ra: Princess Of Power: + "Secret Of The Sword Movie"
* She-Ra: Princess Of Power: Season 1 Volume 1
* She-Ra: Princess of Power: Season 1 Volume 2
* She-Ra: Princess of Power: Season 2
* The New Adventures Of He-Man Volume 1
* The New Adventures Of He-Man Volume 2
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (200X) Volume 1
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (200X) Volume 2
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (200X) Volume 3
* He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (200X) The Complete Series (Bestbuy)
* Dungeons & Dragons The Complete Animated Series
* Flash Gordon – The Complete Series
* Space Sentinels: The Complete Series + Freedom Force
* Blackstar — The Complete Series
* Prince Valiant volume 1
* Prince Valiant volume 2
* The Best of Bravestarr: Top 5 Episodes & Bravestarr: the Legend
* Bravestarr: Volume 1
* Bravestarr: Volume 2
* Groovie Goolies — The Saturday "Mourning" Collection
* Journey Back To Oz — Special Edition
* Ark II – The Complete Series
* Space Academy — The Complete Series
* Filmation's Ghost Busters: The Animated Series Volume 1
* Filmation's Ghost Busters: The Animated Series Volume 2
* Filmation's The Ghost Busters: Live Action — The Complete Series
* Jason of Star Command — The Complete Series
* Mission Magic — The Complete Series
* Hero High — The Complete Series
* Snow White: Happily Ever After: Special Edition (feature film)
* A Snow White Christmas November 6, 2007
* The Secrets of Isis — The Complete Series July 24, 2007
* Storybook Tales boxset
* The New Adventures of the Lone Ranger and Zorro Volume 1
* The New Adventures of the Lone Ranger and Zorro Volume 2 July 15, 2008

Some of the more popular titles are already fetching high prices on the collectors market...

6/16/09

PREORDER YOUR TF & JOE COLLECTOR SETS!!

The new 1st all new DVD set of G1 Transformers Volume 1 Dropped today at your local quality DVD stores & online!! And for the more ambitious who would like to collect the complete original series for the 80's Transformers & GI Joe sets all in one shot, preorders are available for the monster sets, check out the specs below:
http://www.transformerscollectorsset.com/
http://www.gijoecollectorsset.com/
The sets come in special collectors cases with limited addition goodies!! Finally 2 of the best & well-known series are given the justice they deserve!! Whether your looking to collect the whole series in a set or in Season installments, these new sets by Shout Factory are a HUGE improvement over the Rhino sets offered years ago, & truly are the best releases worldwide to date of our beloved classics!!

5/7/09

CPM files for bankruptcy/ADV rescues 4 titles

GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES: One of Studio Ghibli's masterpieces & one of the best anime films ever made & deals specificaly with Japan & WWII: If you have never seen this, you should.
Japanese trailer:

After a long hibernation & even longer battle with the fall of Anime in the US. Central Park Media (US Manga Corps/Anime 18/Software Sculptors) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 27th, 2009 and is facing liquidation. The company owed $1.2 million to its creditors. Officially, they did have plans to re-release some older titles in the future. It was stated that the company could never recover from Musicland (Suncoast/Sam Goody's) bankruptcy & had been on the decline with layoffs ever since.

***On a personal note, CPM was the anime juggernaut of the 90's with more subtitled anime out on VHS than anyone. They were the masters of releasing Anime OVA's in the US, & were some of the 1st to release comics & soundtracks for anime stateside. Although they have been dying a slow death, I will miss their presence greatly, as many of my 1st anime titles (The Supergal, Mermaid Forest, Demon City Shinjuku, Lodoss Wars, Gall Force, Iczer-3, Project A-ko, Venus Wars) & my personal fan favorites like (DNA2, Zeguy, Hen, Alien 9, Knights of Lumune 40 Fresh, Detonator Orgun, Hades Project Zeorymer, Aika) were all thanks to them...

The NYC based company set the standard for subtitled anime in the US.., bringing many new & fansubbed favorites to domestic release... some notable titles are:

UPDATE:
According to the recent Right Stuf updates, ADV Films has license rescued / or will distribute several of Central Park Media titles for reissue in July 2009: Now and Then Here and There (which recently aired on SciFi channel), World of Narue, Grave of the Fireflies, and MD Geist.

Last week, Anime News Network reported Central Park Media's file for bankruptcy, after a long period of hibernation since a series of layoffs in 2005/2006 when CPM was "significantly impacted" by the retail chain, Musicland's bankruptcy in that time period.

Rightstuf ADV rerelease order links:
Grave Of The Fireflies
MD Giest
Now and Then Here and There
World Of Narue

Other fun Manga Corps releases from the past openings:

DNA2:

Machine Robo:

Dancougar:

Lodoss Wars (English Op):

Zenki:

VS Knight Ramune 40 Fresh OVA:

Gowkaizer:

Aika:

4/24/09

RESOLUTE COMPLETE!!

Be there Saturday April 25th at 11:59pm, as you will only have to wait 1 minute for G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE to air at 12:00am Sunday the 26th... Episodes 1 through 10 will air first followed by the final brand new 10+ minute finale. All in one 60 minute package of Joe goodness.( 1 hour and 30 minutes with commercials)

Watch GI JOE RESOLUTE 1-10 on your PC right now on Adult Swim!!
video link:
ADULT SWIM

TRANSFORMERS G1 & GI JOE ARAH BOX SET INFO:

from Home media Magazine:
‘Transformers,’ ‘G.I. Joe’ Complete Series Sets to Debut at Comic-Con

Having secured the rights from Hasbro, Shout! Factory is planning an ambitious release slate for 1980s animated staples “The Transformers” and “G.I. Joe.”

The plan, according to Shout! Factory president Garson Foos, is to debut complete-series sets for each show exclusively for sale at San Diego Comic-Con International, running July 23-26, 2009. After that, the sets will be sold online directly to consumers, before a wide retail release. The hope is to capitalize on buzz surrounding the new live-action films for each franchise.

DreamWorks’ Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hits theaters June 24, followed by G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Aug. 7. Both films are being distributed by Paramount Pictures.

The Transformers: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set, containing the four seasons of the “Generation 1” series, will come in packaging modeled after the famed Autobot Matrix artifact featured in the original animated film and the episodes that followed.

DVD producer Brian Ward described the set as a “really cool” box with the Matrix on the cover, which slides apart to reveal a shiny blue foil core which houses the set’s 16 DVDs in plastic digistack trays. The set also will include a collectible booklet.

The “Transformers” complete-series set will include two exclusive bonus features, Ward said. One is a conversation with writer Bob Budiansky, who created much of the “Transformers” mythology for the comic book. The other is a roundtable discussion with eight original members of the voice cast, including Frank Welker (Megatron).

Other extras include content available with the season sets, such as featurettes about the origins of the Transformers, the creation of the TV series and the original toy commercials; printable scripts and rare PSAs that never aired in America.

Shout! Factory sources indicated the “G.I. Joe” complete-series boxed set will come in a foot-locker package, and will include only the episodes animated by Sunbow Productions (a different studio* produced episodes that take place after the animated movie
*Chris' note: DIC).

Ward also promises all the episodes from both shows will include their original opening title sequences, but neither complete-series set will contain the animated films produced for each franchise.

Ward said there are currently no plans for a Blu-ray Disc release of the properties, although the new extras are being recorded in high-definition.

The Transformers: The Complete First Season — 25th Anniversary Edition bows separately June 16 (prebook May 19) as a three-DVD set at $29.99. G.I. Joe: Season 1, Part 1 releases as a four-DVD set July 21 (prebook June 23), also at $29.99.

G.I. Joe 1st single set info:
G.I. Joe: Season 1.1 STATS: The first 3 discs contains the 1st 3 mini series, as well as an interview with G.I. Joe writer Ron Friedman on each disc. The 4th disc will contain seven episodes and more bonus features + rub-on tattoos. Here is the listings for each disc:

DISC 1: G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero (The M.A.S.S. Device) mini-series 1