From TVonDVD.com:
Where darkness rules, fights the champion of light! Armed with the Sword of Protection atop her winged unicorn, Swift Wind, She-Ra, twin sister of He-Man, is the defender of Crystal Castle. Together with the members of the Great Rebellion, She-Ra stands ready against Hordak and the Evil Horde, fighting to bring peace to Etheria. "For the honor of Grayskull...I am She-Ra!"
In 2004 the Filmation library of television shows was purchased by a British company, Entertainment Rights ("ER"), who licensed the North American home video rights for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to BCI Eclipse. BCI did a great job releasing He-Man on DVD in 2005-06, so ER also dealt them the DVD rights to other Filmation shows, including She-Ra: Princess of Power. Following She-ra's equally terrific DVD releases in 2006-07, BCI bagan to fall on hard times as the beginnings of the late-2000s economic recession began to be felt. By the end of 2008, parent company Navarre had shut down BCI, and quite a few of the properties whose home video rights were contracted to them had been left in limbo. Many of those properties ended up at Mill Creek Entertainment, but the various Filmation library titles have never been among them.
Since ER currently owns Classic Media, the studio which produces DVD releases of such animated classics as Rocky & Bullwinkle, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Underdog and others, it made sense to us all along that the Filmation properties would probably land over at Classic at some point. Today we've learned that this is now happening! Classic Media and distributor Vivendi Entertainment have begun solicating to retailers a September 7th DVD release of She-Ra: Princess of Power - The Complete Series. It's described as a 10-disc set with 93 episodes running approx. 2000 minutes (33+ hours) long. These will be presented in the original full-frame video and English mono audio of the television broadcasts. It is NOT known whether or not The He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special is included as part of this package (it's not mentioned, and the 93-episode count wouldn't seem to include it). Nor is there any reference to the "film edit" version of the original 5 episodes, "The Secret of the Sword". On the other hand, we do know that there will be some "swag" included inside of the packaging: Classic/Vivendi's solicitation to retailers mentions that bonus material found inside the box will include "T-shirt iron on, mini comic and more!" All of this will be enclosed by "eye-catching" collectible packaging with an elaborate o-ring outer card. This is all timed to tie-in with the 25th Anniversary of She-Ra, and even though the new DVD releases aren't happening until the near-fall time of year, Mattel is promoting the She-ra character with a new action figure at their Comic-Con booth in June, so visitors to that event in the coming weeks can probably expect to find out more about Classic Media's DVDs while there.
Package art images and pricing for She-Ra: Princess of Power - The Complete Series was not available in the information we saw, but Classic/Vivendi is keeping in mind that not everybody can afford an elaborate 10-DVD set right now. So they are also planning a lower-end 2-DVD package with the show's first 20 episodes, titled She-Ra: Princess of Power - Season 1, Volume 1. Keep in mind that BCI's now-discontinued releases had included a six-disc set of the exact same title, with thirty-three episodes on those discs. However, Classic Media's new release isn't following the same blueprint, so don't expect it to be the same: it has fewer discs and episodes, to ring up a lower price at the cash register. It will be available on the same date as The Complete Series collection: September 7th. On-disc extras and in-box bonus items, if any, weren't mentioned for this title in the info provided to retailers. Nor do we have specific pricing or package art for it yet, either. Also, there has not yet been any word about new DVD releases of the original 1983 Filmation He-Man series. Stay tuned, however, and we'll update you as soon as we find out anything further!
5/31/10
5/29/10
GREEN LANTERN CG TV series coming 11/2011
Following the new Green Lantern Live-Action Movie being released on 6/17/11 will be a new Direct To Video animation June 2011 & a Green Lantern CG TV series in November 2011...
5/28/10
STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS (CG) Season 2 drops on 10/26/10
from TVShowsonDVD.com:
The Force is back, and better than ever, in Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc October 26 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of "a galaxy far, far away" with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe. Relive all 22 Season Two episodes - featuring bounty hunters, space pirates, giant monsters, mind-controlling brain worms and the return of Boba Fett! - and then dig deeper with the ultimate look behind the scenes of the hit TV series. Bonus features include a look inside the Lucasfilm vaults, with featurette interviews along with Director and Artist commentaries on each disc. In addition, The Complete Season Two will include a 64-page production journal with concept designs, original sketches and notes from Supervising Director Dave Filoni. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials. "Everything's improved since the first season: the stories, the animation, everything," said Filoni. "It's bigger and better, and it's going to look great in high-definition. We're all just so proud of the series, and I think it shows; we're bursting to share our production secrets, so the features are just full of fun insights from behind the scenes. As a fan, this is what I'd want." Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Republic - including the valiant Jedi Knights and their loyal clone troopers - fight bravely to repel the attacks of the evil Separatists and their droid army. With fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation, this is a Star Wars adventure that is bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever before! Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two will be available October 26 for the suggested retail price of $44.98 for DVD and $59.99 for Blu-ray. Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two is presented in widescreen with English, Spanish and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
- Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
- Attack of the Zillo Beast
- Magic of the Holocron
- Return to Geonosis
- Creating Mandalore
- 64-page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Blu-ray Exclusive - The Jedi Temple Archives
- An extensive database exploring special effects footage, early concept art, 3-D character and object turnarounds and early animation. The Archives is a rare look at the assets in various stages of creation for The Clone Wars, with a wealth of surprises and never-before seen moments sprinkled throughout
5/17/10
GI JOE RENEGADES, TRANSFORMERS PRIME, THE 99, & classic 80's Transformers & GI Joe coming to THE HUB!!
from Mediaweek:
DUKE character design from "G.I. Joe: Renegades"
With less than five months to go before its official launch, The Hub on Monday formally announced its inaugural programming lineup, taking the wraps off a mix of six original series and a dozen acquired programs.
The five Hasbro Studios programs include a pair of animated shows (G.I. Joe Renegades and Pound Puppies), as well as a one-hour game show, Family Game Night. Joining the newly unveiled Hasbro series are Transformers Prime and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, both of which were announced last fall.
Meanwhile, the two projects from The Hatchery are: R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, a live-action anthology series based on the work of the titular kiddie-horror author, and Dan Vs., a cooperative effort with the Starz Media unit Film Roman.
Also on the roster is The 99, an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name in which a team of multinational superheroes band together to fight the forces of evil. The 99 is produced by Teshkeel Media and Endemol Digital UK Production Group.
Among the acquired Hub series are a number of familiar properties, including the Jim Henson classic Fraggle Rock, the Animal Planet franchise Meerkat Manor and a new CGI-animated Strawberry Shortcake.
“I’m delighted with the caliber of programming—which includes some beloved and popular brands—that we are bringing to the network’s new lineup,” said Loesch, by way of announcing the new slate. “We are focused on bringing together a diverse slate and a wide array of amazing creative talent to make The Hub a popular destination for children and their families.”
The Hub’s schedule will be divided into four demo-specific blocks. Preschool programming for kids 2-5 will air from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Kids Afternoon/Prime block will look to make a splash with the network’s primary target, members of the 6-12 crowd. Capping the programming day, Family Prime Access (6 p.m.-7 p.m.) leads into Family Prime (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.).
Set to bow in 60 million U.S. households, the Hub will be Nielsen-rated upon launch...
5/11/10
Coming in 2011: AVENGERS: Earth's Mightest Heros!!
New from Marvel Animation in 2011... Check it out!!
5/10/10
We'll miss you Frank...
FRANK FRAZETTA: 2.9.28~5.10.10
It's a sad moment that I have to report the passing today of Fantasy Illustrator Icon Frank Frazetta from a stroke...
Frazetta is one of the most influential artists on me, particularly in my college years & later, his long life & long history of art are hard to compare any fantasy artist in sheer scope & power.
Anyone who knows me knows of his impact on my expressions... or has seen my collections of calendars, figures, & books... He will be sorely missed as one of the most influential fantasy artists ever, his photographic memory & steady hand are a testament to any great illustrator.
He was so ambitious he actually began painting with his left hand when his right was rendered useless from health problems!!
From his illustration work to his animated movie "Fire & Ice," Frank was one of the best.
Still is.
I recommend see the dvd documentary "Painting With Fire" as it's a wonderful look into Frank's life...
Rest in peace Frank.
5/8/10
"JOE SQUAD" NEW GI JOE Parody CARTOON SERIES coming to Comedy Central
Comedy Central's development slate for 2010–2011 includes three new animated comedies and the return of Futurama, the network announced yesterday. The titles are "JC", "Joe Squad", & "Supermax."
from Viacom:
"Joe Squad"
In the vein of classic Saturday morning superhero cartoons, like "G.I. Joe" and "Jonny Quest," the Joe Squad is the most elite fighting squad hell-bent on saving the world. Led by sex-obsessed Captain Falcon, the team consists of Auburn, the stunning, red-headed sexy-librarian-type, Berserker, the heavyset mustached goof, Big Jersey, the chiseled overly-tanned douchebag, Butchley, the freakishly Schwarzeneggerian female, Brick House, the insanely jacked African-American Muslim, Dutch, the clean-cut All-American good guy, and Lone Wolf, the masked and mysterious mute ninja. When these guys are not trying to save the world, they're getting in each other's way and on each other's nerves. Fortunately for Joe Squad, their nemesis Master Snake and his team of Rattlers are just as inept. This animated action-comedy comes from writer Blake McCormick ("King of the Hill") and executive producer Marty Adelstein ("Prison Break").
from Viacom:
"Joe Squad"
In the vein of classic Saturday morning superhero cartoons, like "G.I. Joe" and "Jonny Quest," the Joe Squad is the most elite fighting squad hell-bent on saving the world. Led by sex-obsessed Captain Falcon, the team consists of Auburn, the stunning, red-headed sexy-librarian-type, Berserker, the heavyset mustached goof, Big Jersey, the chiseled overly-tanned douchebag, Butchley, the freakishly Schwarzeneggerian female, Brick House, the insanely jacked African-American Muslim, Dutch, the clean-cut All-American good guy, and Lone Wolf, the masked and mysterious mute ninja. When these guys are not trying to save the world, they're getting in each other's way and on each other's nerves. Fortunately for Joe Squad, their nemesis Master Snake and his team of Rattlers are just as inept. This animated action-comedy comes from writer Blake McCormick ("King of the Hill") and executive producer Marty Adelstein ("Prison Break").
5/6/10
GI JOE: RENEGADES new cartoon coming to "The Hub!!"
I was at the official GI Joe Con aka "JoeCon" 2010 this past weekend & wanted to share my enthusiasm about the new GI Joe animation coming to Hasbro/Discovery Channel's new TV station "The Hub!!"
It's called GI Joe Renegades & will be written for adults but still be cool for kids, the classic style animation looked similar to more modern American designed Comic-Anime hybrids like "GI Joe Resolute" or "Generator Rex."
The guys working on Renegades are extremely enthusiastic, here is some cliff-notes I took:
GI JOE RENEGADES:
• GI Joe Year 1
• Joe on the run from Cobra / core team of Joes
• Show starts in Fall
• no nanomites (from the Movie)
• Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow story arc around ep. 7-8
• Cobra Commander (w/face plate), Baroness (Anastasia), Shipwreck, Snow Job, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow, Destro, Scarlett, Jinx, all metioned.
• linear story telling
• Death will happen/someone is hurt in one episode, they are still hurt in the next episode
• stories are self-contained with larger background stories/bigger arcs
• 2-part pilot
• adult storytelling with growth of characters kids will like.
• arced out until season 4
• old & new characters
• classic vehicles & signature weapons
• no bullets, but the best they can do to replicate within TV standards.
• lots of characters
• Snake Eyes Scarlett humorous love/hate relationship
Sound good? You bet, & I guarantee the animation style will be to your liking!! Sounds like we are finally getting another good GI Joe full animated series!! I can't wait!!
It's called GI Joe Renegades & will be written for adults but still be cool for kids, the classic style animation looked similar to more modern American designed Comic-Anime hybrids like "GI Joe Resolute" or "Generator Rex."
The guys working on Renegades are extremely enthusiastic, here is some cliff-notes I took:
GI JOE RENEGADES:
• GI Joe Year 1
• Joe on the run from Cobra / core team of Joes
• Show starts in Fall
• no nanomites (from the Movie)
• Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow story arc around ep. 7-8
• Cobra Commander (w/face plate), Baroness (Anastasia), Shipwreck, Snow Job, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow, Destro, Scarlett, Jinx, all metioned.
• linear story telling
• Death will happen/someone is hurt in one episode, they are still hurt in the next episode
• stories are self-contained with larger background stories/bigger arcs
• 2-part pilot
• adult storytelling with growth of characters kids will like.
• arced out until season 4
• old & new characters
• classic vehicles & signature weapons
• no bullets, but the best they can do to replicate within TV standards.
• lots of characters
• Snake Eyes Scarlett humorous love/hate relationship
Sound good? You bet, & I guarantee the animation style will be to your liking!! Sounds like we are finally getting another good GI Joe full animated series!! I can't wait!!
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