On the heels of the first ASTRO BOY ULTRA COLLECTORS EDITION DVD SET 1, containing the first 52 episodes of Osamu Tezukas seminal anime TV series from 1963, comes ULTRA COLLECTORS EDITION DVD SET 2 on Aug. 29, 2006, with the final 52 episodes (Right Stuf, $129.99). For the first time ever on DVD, the legendary series can be experienced in a stunning new transfer.
In the year 2000, Dr. Boynton creates a super-robot (with 100,000 horsepower strength and courage) in his deceased sons image. He calls the robot, Astro Boy. Astro Boy can swim oceans, leap over mountains, even fly into space on his own power. However, Astro Boy cant replace his son; Dr. Boynton becomes dissatisfied with the boy robot and disowns him. Astro Boy is befriended by Dr. Packadermus J. Elefun, who guides him through his adventures in fighting evil. The English dub features Billie Lou Watt as Astro Boy, Ray Owens as Dr. Elefun and Gilbert Mack as Mr. Pompous.
The exquisite set features never-before-seen footage and a treasure trove of extras, including Japanese episode #193: the final episode, never before seen in the U.S.
A bonus DVD includes:* Deleted scenes* Behind the scenes at Mushi Studios featurette* Part 2 of an interview with series producer Fred Ladd* Original Japanese episodes #34, #56 and #193 (with English subtitles)* A Fred Ladd tour gallery* An original character art gallery* A merchandise gallery* A collectors booklet featuring The Cinema of Osamu Tezuka * Original Astro Boy ads* Line art* Episode guide
Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International (TRSI, www.rightstuf.com) was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation industry. Dedicated to producing the highest quality products, TRSI selects a limited number of anime titles to focus on each year. With a product line ranging from anime classics such as ASTRO BOY, KIMBA and GIGANTOR to the most modern comedies and dramas such as the IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR, HIS AND HER CIRCUMSTANCES and BOOGIEPOP PHANTOM, TRSI produces quality anime for fans of all ages.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
