Home video releases for June 16 include the DVD/Blu-ray debut of FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009), as well as five previous installments on DVD and Blu-ray. LOST seasons one and two make their Blu-ray bow, as does SPACEBALLS and GHOSTBUSTERS to Blu-ray. Throw in some FAMILY GUY, THE TRANSFORMERS, TOM AND JERRY, THOMAS & FRIENDS and GARFIELD DVDs, and you have a party!
FAMILY GUY Volume 7 on DVD
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and freakin" sweet,
FAMILY GUY Volume Seven arrives on DVD June 16 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. With all-new uncensored hilarity and hi-jinx, the national phenomenon continues as the Griffin clan embarks on even more outrageous adventures. Highlights include zany antics such as Peter"s obsession with a 1963 hit song "Surfin" Bird," Stewie kidnapping the entire cast of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION and Brian getting injured during a take of Peter"s version of JACKASS.
The collection also features an all-star line-up of celebrity guests including Johnny Knoxville, Bob Barker, Andy Dick, Sinbad, Chace Crawford, Seth Rogen, Frank Sinatra Jr. and Barry Manilow. FAMILY GUY Volume Seven features 13 episodes from the hysterical sixth and seventh season in a collectible three-disc set loaded with never-before-seen extras only available on DVD, including uncensored commentary on every episode, 29 deleted scenes, three animatic episodes with optional commentary and several featurettes.
Special Features Include:
-- 29 Deleted Scenes
-- Three "Animatic Episodes" With Optional Commentary
-- "Take Me Out to pLace Tonight"
-- "Family Guy CRIBZ"
-- "Comic Con 2008"
-- "Family Guy Art Show"
--Optional Cast & Crew Commentary On Every Episode
FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) on DVD and Blu-ray
Get ready to re-live the horror when FRIDAY THE 13TH arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on June 16th from Warner Home Video in the extended Killer Cut with even more suspense, wild times, and more of the infamous killer Jason Voorhees. From the producers of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, comes a chilling reimagining of the classic horror film.
Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller heads to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake, where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins behind moss-covered trees. And that"s not all. Against the advice from locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has with the help of Jenna and a group of college kids who are up for a getaway weekend. But little do they know, they"ve entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history--the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake, armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.
From director Marcus Nispel, FRIDAY THE 13TH stars Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Willa Ford and Derek Mears as Jason.
On June 16th, FRIDAY THE 13TH will also be available ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles and it can be downloaded for rental or purchase on iTunes and Amazon Video On Demand. The Killer Cut will be available exclusively for purchase on iTunes, PlayStation 3 game consoles and Amazon.
Welcome back to Crystal Lake in a chilling re-imagining of the classic horror film "Friday the 13th." Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller (Jared Padalecki) heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake, where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins behind moss-covered trees. And that"s not the only thing lying in wait under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has in the search for his missing sister, Whitney (Amanda Righetti), with the help of Jenna (Danielle Panabaker), a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are all about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they"ve entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history--the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake, armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.
There"s no escaping the iconic elements of "80s nostalgia forever tied to
FRIDAY THE 13TH and its many sequels. From Jason Voorhees and his hockey mask to the tingle of fear that shoots through an audience when Harry Manfredini"s score whispers, "ki ki ki, ma ma ma," the series remains one of the most popular horror franchises of all time. Now, with Platinum Dunes re-imagining the original film for an audience almost 30 years later, how does Jason come to life in a digital world? The answer lies with Asylum Visual Effects, whose work on the project pushes the notion that, when it comes to VFX, less can be a whole lot more.
From the earliest stages of the films" conception, director Marcus Nispel issued the edict that all effects needed to be, whenever possible, done practically, aiming for what he refers to as a "snuff charm" in the style of the original TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE director Tobe Hooper. This meant a lot of on-set prosthetics and quite a bit of blood and gore on the part of the makeup department.
"I have two kids," says producer Brad Fuller in full agreement. "And they know when there"s CGI on the screen... In a slasher movie, what we have to do to really scare the audience has to feel very real."
The FRIDAY THE 13TH Theatrical Cut DVD contains the following special features:
-- Theatrical Feature Film (98 min)
-- Digital Copy Online for $1.99
The FRIDAY THE 13TH Killer Cut DVD contains the following special features:
-- Extended Feature Film (109 min)
-- Bonus Features
* Rebirth of Jason Vorhees -- An in-depth look at the reintroduction of a Horror Legend. Hear from cast and crew as they detail the development of this new Jason, from the early "sack head" Jason, through the development of the new "hockey mask" look.
* Additional Scenes
* Digital Copy Online for $1.99
The FRIDAY THE 13TH Killer Cut Blu-ray Disc contains the following special features:
-- Theatrical Feature Film (98 min)
-- Extended Cut (109 min)
-- Bonus Features
* Rebirth of Jason Vorhees - In-depth look at the reintroduction of a Horror Legend. Hear from cast and crew as they detail the development of this new Jason, from the early "sack head" Jason, through the development of the new "hockey mask" look.
* Additional Scenes
* PIP with Trivia Track - Test your knowledge of the blood, guts, and gore with a trivia track spanning the entire franchise, featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage from the film. (RT: Duration of the film)
* Hacking Back / Slashing Forward - Take a look back at what made the original Friday the 13th one of the most successful horror franchises in film history. Listen to the cast as they share their memories from the original film and hear why it was important to give the series a fresh start, while honoring the classic elements from the original.
* The 7 Best Kills - On the set with Jason, the victims, and filmmakers giving a comprehensive look at how all the blood will be shed! (RT: 15:00) (Play All and Individually Selectable)
-- BD Live:
* Sneak peak of upcoming horror TRICK R TREAT
* Share your FRIDAY THE 13TH passion through My Commentary
* Organize a viewing party with Live Community Screening
* Digital Copy On Disc
FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART 2 (1981) on Blu-ray
Get ready for twice the terror with FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART 2. Five years after the massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, the nerve-wracking legend of Jason Vorhees and his diabolical mother lives on. Despite ominous warnings from the locals to stay away from "Camp Blood" a group of counselors at a nearby summer camp decide to explore their area where seven people were brutally slaughtered. All too soon, they encounter horrors of their own and the killing begins again. You"ll be at the edge of your seat for this gruesome thriller about 24 hours of bone-chilling fear!
Special Features Include:
-- Inside "Crystal Lake Memories"
-- Friday"s Legacy: Horror Conventions
-- Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 2
-- Jason Forever
-- Original Theatrical Trailer
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 (1982) on Blu-ray
An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naive counselors. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake"s bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason who stalks them at every turn... FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART 3 will have you frozen with fear, as Jason finds his way into your living room.
Special Features Include:
-- 3-D Version of the Film (includes 3-D glasses)
-- Fresh Cuts: 3-D Terror
-- Legacy of the Mask
-- Slasher Films: Going for the Jugular
-- Lost Tales From Camp Blood, Part 3
-- Theatrical Trailer
FRIDAY THE 13TH THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984) Deluxe Edition on DVD
The body count continues in this vivid thriller, the fourth - but not final - story in the widely successful Friday the 13th series. Jason, Crystal Lake"s least popular citizen, returns to wreak further havoc in FRIDAY THE 13TH - THE FINAL CHAPTER. After his revival in a hospital morgue, the hockey-masked murderer fixes his vengeful attention on the Jarvis family and a group of hitherto carefree teenagers. Young Tommy Jarvis is an aficionado of horror films with a special talent for masks and make-up. Has the diabolical Jason finally met his match?
Special Features Include:
-- Commentary by director Joe Zito, screenwriter Barry Cohen and editor Joel Goodman
-- Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 4
-- Slashed Scenes
-- Jason"s Unlucky Day: 25 Years After FRIDAY THE 13TH - THE FINAL CHAPTER
-- The Severed Ending
-- Crystal Lake Massacre Revisited - Part 1
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING (1985) Deluxe Edition on DVD
Jason is back, hockey mask and all. And he"s up to his old maniacal tricks in FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART V: A NEW BEGINNING. This time he seems to have set his sights on the young patients at a secluded halfway house. And more than a few of his teen targets end up in half, in quarters...you name it, Jason does it. This is the fifth scary installment in the FRIDAY THE 13TH saga.
Special Features Include:
-- Commentary by director/co-screenwriter Danny Steinman with cast and crew
-- Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 5
-- Crystal Lake Massacre Revisited - Part 2
-- New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th - Part 5
-- Original Theatrical Trailer
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES (1986) Deluxe Edition on DVD
As a child, Tommy Jarvis did what many others died trying to do; he killed Jason Vorhees, the mass murderer who terrorized the residents of Crystal lake. But now, years later, Tommy is tormented by the fear that maybe Jason isn"t really dead. So, Tommy and a friend go to the cemetery to dig up Jason"s grave. Unfortunately for Tommy, (and very unfortunately for his friend), instead of finding a rotting corpse, they discover a well rested Jason who comes back from the dead for another bloody rampage in FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART VI: JASON LIVES.
Special Features Include:
-- Commentary by director Tom McLoughlin with cast and crew
-- Lost Tales From Camp Blood - Part 6
-- Crystal Lake Massacre Revisited - Part 3
-- Jason Lives: The Making of Friday the 13th - Part 6
-- Meeting Mr. Voorhees
-- Slashed Scenes
-- Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer
GARFIELD'S PET FORCE on DVD
Let the fur fly! Garfield's newest full-length feature is a story of epic proportions. It's an interstellar battle between the characters of Cartoon World and the evil Vetvix who's bent on controlling the entire universe. In the non-stop, action-packed GARFIELD'S PET FORCE, available on DVD June 16, 2009 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent., meet the superhero versions of Garfield, Odie, Nermal and Arlene who exist in a parallel world where their crime fighting powers are the stuff of legend. But when they find themselves in trouble with Vetix, the fearless foursome have to recruit their earthly counterparts to help save the universe!
Garfield, Odie, Arlene and Nermal were once four ordinary pets, but their lives changed forever when they were sucked into a parallel universe and transformed into five, furry superpowered defenders of justice -- Garzooka, Odious, Starlene, and Abnermal -- The Mighty Pet Force! They hip, crime fighting wonders must battle an evil comic book demoness bent on conquering Cartoon World and turning all the comic characters into her slaves. Our fine heroes join forces with the comic book super heroes to do mortal combat with this vile vixen in a titanic confrontation of publishing universes! One moment Garfield and his friends are enjoying a quit cook out, the next, they're fighting for their very existence with an evil alien and her army of zombies. How can they overcome with overwhelming odds? Why, by being morphed into powerfully-built super heroes themselves. That is, all except Garfield. The fast-paced life of a super hero sounds like a lot of effort to Garfield, but what's he going to do when he sees all his friends in trouble? Garfield learns you can accomplish almost anything if everyone pulls together in this action-packed brush with the world of super heroes.
Special Features Include:
-- Build your own superhero with exclusive DVD-ROM game - "Professor Wally's Moscrambulator"
GHOSTBUSTERS on Blu-ray
America"s favorite paranormal psychologists are back to save the world, this time with unsurpassed picture and audio quality and advanced new bonus features in the GHOSTBUSTERS Blu-ray, releasing worldwide the week of June 16, 2009. The simultaneous launch of GHOSTBUSTERS: THE VIDEO GAME, the highly anticipated videogame from Atari, celebrates the film"s 25th anniversary, with an all-new adventure from by the film"s original writers. Ivan Reitman"s sci-fi blockbuster comedy stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis. The high-def set oozes with special features and interactivity including Slimer Mode, a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience, a featurette on the refurbishing of Ecto-1, and more.
Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman (MEATBALLS, STRIPES), with the screenplay written by Dan Aykroyd (MY GIRL, THE GREAT OUTDOORS) and Harold Ramis (KNOCKED UP), GHOSTBUSTERS stars Bill Murray (MEATBALLS, STRIPES), Dan Aykroyd (MY GIRL, THE GREAT OUTDOORS), Sigourney Weaver (ALIENS, COPYCAT), Harold Ramis (KNOCKED UP), Annie Potts (TV"s DESIGNING WOMEN), and Rick Moranis (HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS, SPACEBALLS).
University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open "Ghostbusters," a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett"s (Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other worldly demons through a portal in her building.
GHOSTBUSTERS Blu-ray Special Features:
All-New Exclusive Special Features
-- Digitally Mastered Audio and Video
-- Slimer Mode: Picture-in-Picture Graphical Viewing Experience with an examination of the spook-hunters" firehouse headquarters, an in-depth exploration of the creatures in the Ghostbusters mythology, behind-the-scenes discussions of making the movie, new cast, crew and special effects artists interviews and much more!
-- Featurette: Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car
-- Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery
Additional Special Features
-- Filmmakers" Commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis and Joe Medjuck
-- Featurette: 1984 -- The Making of GHOSTBUSTERS -- Interviews with the cast and crew
-- Featurette: Interviews with Cast and Crew
-- Featurette: SFX Team -- Includes Before and After Multi-Angle Explorations
-- Scene Cemetery -- 10 Deleted Scenes
-- Storyboard Comparisons
LOST Season 1 and 2 on Blu-ray
This summer, escape to a place of unforgettable adventure, mystery and suspense as the first two seasons of the critically acclaimed and enormously popular television series
LOST arrive in all new Blu-ray Collector Editions June 16, 2009. Each episode of these already classic, Emmy nominated seasons has been digitally remastered for the ultimate in high definition picture and sound. For first time viewers, this is the perfect introduction to the television show USA Today called "the most gorgeous, audacious, expansive series on network TV." For existing fans, these breathtaking Blu-ray editions allow them to re-discover the adventure like they've never seen or heard before. Trust us, the Island has never looked this lush nor have the roars of the unseen monster echoed more terrifyingly than they do in breathtaking 1080p high definition picture and with 5.1 uncompressed sound. Whether starting your LOST Blu-ray collection with these two new sets or simply completing it, one thing's for sure: the adventure of a lifetime crash lands in spectacular new form this summer on Bluray!
With LOST: Season One: High-Definition Edition, experience the action-packed adventure that became a worldwide television event like never before. This first season set includes all twenty-five episodes of the Emmy winning season, re-mastered for the ultimate in high definition picture and sound. Also included in the set are an underground hatch's worth of thrilling bonus features, including unaired Lost flashbacks; exciting behind-the-scenes featurettes "Welcome to Oahu: The Making of the Pilot," which explores the making of the series premiere episode; "The Genesis of Lost", in which the series' creators discuss the show's conception; "Designing A Disaster," which provides insight into how the look of Lost was achieved; "Before They Were Lost," featuring cast audition tapes, and "Lost: On Location," which spotlights the show's Hawaiian shooting locations. Additional bonus features in the set include Bloopers, Deleted Scenes, "On Set With Jimmy Kimmel" and more!
LOST: Season One is the unmissable introduction to an already classic show which is a must own for series' fans and lovers of groundbreaking entertainment. Go back to the beginning and relive in glorious Blu-ray the first chapter of the Oceanic Flight 815 survivors' struggle to stay alive after their plane crashes on an Island riddled with mystery and suspense. This groundbreaking first season earned twelve 2005 Emmy nominations and took home the prestigious award for Outstanding Drama Series. It also made household names of its appealing ensemble cast, which includes Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly and Josh Holloway. Priced to own at $69.99 (SRP) from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home Entertainment, buy LOST: Season One: High-Definition Edition and get lost in the adventure!
The adventure continues with LOST: Season Two: High-Definition Edition, also available June 16, 2009. This seven disc set includes all twenty four episodes of the multiple-Emmy Award-nominated second season, digitally remastered for the ultimate in action-packed, high definition thrills. Unlock the secrets of with such revealing bonus features as never-before-seen Lost flashbacks; "The Official Lost Connections," a visual guide mapping out the shocking connections between characters; "Secrets from the Hatch," which lets viewers go explore the mysterious "Swan"; "Mysteries, Theories and Conspiracies," which reveals the truth about The Virgin Mary, Hanso and Snow Globes; "LOST: On Location, " an all-access pass to the show's set; The World According to Sawyer" and "Fire & Water: Anatomy of an Episode," which takes viewers on the journey from an episode's conception to completion. Additional bonus features in the set include Bloopers, Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes and more!
LOST: Season Two is the fascinating continuation of the Lost saga that series' fans won't want to miss. Revitalized in breathtaking Blu-ray picture and sound, see how the mystery of the Island deepens as the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 find they are not alone in their battle against the Island's "Others" and discover the shocking secrets that lay hidden in the underground hatch. This second season earned nine 2006 Emmy nominations, including nods for Outstanding Directing, Writing and Casting. Priced to own at $69.99 (SRP) from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home Entertainment, buy LOST: Season Two: High-Definition Edition and get lost even deeper in one of the most riveting mysteries in television history!
LOST was created by Jeffrey Lieber and J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof. Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jack Bender, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz and Carlton Cuse serve as executive producers. LOST, which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii and premiered on September 22, 2004, is from ABC Studios.
SPACEBALLS on Blu-ray
The SPACEBALLS saga continues at ludicrous speed as the fan-favorite classic comedy arrives on a Blu-ray + DVD Combo and the all-new wildly funny SPACEBALLS: THE TOTALLY-WARPED ADVENTURES debut on DVD June 16 from MGM Home Ent.
Directed, written by and starring Academy Award winner Mel Brooks (THE PRODUCERS), as well as John Candy (UNCLE BUCK), Rick Moranis (HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS), Bill Pullman (INDEPENDENCE DAY), Daphne Zuniga (ONE TREE HILL) and Joan Rivers (SHREK 2), the original sci-fi-fueled satire, SPACEBALLS, lampoons everything from STAR WARS and ALIEN to STAR TREK and PLANET OF THE APES. The film follows fearless -- and clueless -- space heroes Lone Starr (Pullman) and his man-dog hybrid, sidekick Barf (Candy) as they wage interstellar warfare to free Princess Vespa (Zuniga) from the evil clutches of Dark Helmet (Moranis).
SPACEBALLS: THE TOTALLY-WARPED ADVENTURES includes a collection of all-new satiric adventures directed by Brooks. Originally airing on G4, the series of shorts reunites the original characters in animated form while mocking even more popular films and television series, including THE LORD OF THE RINGS, SPIDER MAN, THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, AMERICAN IDOL, and more. Returning to voice the series are the immortally brilliant Brooks, Zuniga and Rivers along with Dee Bradley Baker (AMERICAN DAD!).
SPACEBALLS
When the Dark Helmet (Moranis) attempts to steal all the air from Planet Druidia, a determined Druish Princess (Zuniga), a clueless rogue (Pullman) and a half-man/half-dog creature who"s his own best friend (Candy) set out to stop him! But with the forces of darkness closing in, they"ll need the help of a wise imp named Yogurt (Brooks) and the mystical power of the "Schwartz" to bring peace -- and merchandising rights -- to the entire galaxy!
SPACEBALLS: THE TOTALLY-WARPED ADVENTURES:
The animated version of the wildly successful comedic film hilariously spoofs popular movies and television shows as only the warped mind of Mel Brooks can do. Taking place in the futuristic world of Planet Spaceball, and with returning characters from the original film, including President Skroob and Yogurt (voiced by Brooks), the show satirizes popular titles including THE LORD OF THE RINGS, SPIDER MAN, THE TERMINATOR, THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and "American Idol" with light-hearted parody and slapstick comedy.
Special Features Include:
-- Commentary by Mel Brooks
-- Additional Commentary Tracks:
* Mawgese
* Dinkese
-- SPACEBALLS: The Documentary featurette
-- In Conversation: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan featurette
-- John Candy: Comic Spirit featurette
-- Watch the Movie in Ludicrous Speed featurette
-- Still Galleries:
-- Trailers
-- Film Flubs:
* Edge of the Mirror
* Grabs Himself Early
* The Magic Reappearing Ring
* More Than His Head
* No End in Sight
* Track Behind Dot
-- Storyboards-to-Film Comparison
-- Spaceballs DVD
* Widescreen Feature Film (Side A)
* Panscreen Feature Film (Side B)
SPACEBALLS: THE TOTALLY-WARPED ADVENTURES DVD Special Features Include:
-- "The Moron"s Guide" (2 minutes)
-- Episode I: "Outbreak" (22 minutes)
-- Intermission: "Satisfied Customers" (2 minutes)
-- Episode II: "Skroobinator" (22 minutes)
-- Intermission: "Thanks for Your Order" (2 minutes)
-- Episode III: "Deep Ship" (22 minutes)
-- Intermission: "Sing Along with Skroob" (2 minutes)
-- Episode IV: "Grand Theft Starship" (22 minutes)
-- "And That"s Not All!" (2 minutes)
-- "One More Goodie" (2 minutes)
THOMAS & FRIENDS: HOP ON BOARD SONGS AND STORIES on DVD
It"s a magical musical ride when Thomas and his engine friends travel the tracks on the Island of Sodor with the toe-tapping DVD+Bonus Music CD Set, THOMAS & FRIENDS: HOP ON BOARD SONGS AND STORIES, steaming into stores June 16, 2009 from Lionsgate and HIT Ent.
Life on the Island of Sodor is extremely busy for the engines. While Thomas and his friends are hard at work, they like to listen to music and sing-along. Now you can join in on all the fun with this DVD collection of THOMAS & FRIENDS songs and episodes, including a bonus music CD featuring 5 songs: "The Roll Call Song," "Let"s Have a Race," "Toby," "The Island Song" and "He"s a Really Useful Engine."
Follow the bouncing steam cloud to read the words and sing along to Thomas" Anthem, Let"s Have a Race, Gone Fishing and four other Island of Sodor favorites. You"ll also enjoy two classic THOMAS & FRIENDS episodes "Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady" and "Bulldog", as well as a bonus sing-along, "It"s Great to Be an Engine."
TOM AND JERRY"S GREATEST CHASES Volume 2 on DVD
The best of popular animated cat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry is showcased on TOM AND JERRY"S GREATEST CHASES Volume 2, a new DVD to be released by Warner Home Video (WHV) June 16, 2009. This entertaining collection features some of the most outstanding TOM AND JERRY theatrical cartoons from the 1940s and 1950s, including Academy Award-winning and nominated shorts. This volume is comprised of 14 memorable cartoons and will retail for $14.97 SRP.
Originally created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, TOM AND JERRY centers on the never-ending rivalry between Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse. The plots of each short usually center on Tom"s attempts to capture Jerry. Jerry however, is clever and quick on his feet so Tom hardly ever manages to catch him. The original series is notable for having won the Academy Award for Best Short Subject seven times. The first TOM AND JERRY short was released theatrically in 1940.
TOM AND JERRY GREATEST CHASES Volume 2 features 14 shorts directed by Hanna-Barbera that were originally released between 1943 and 1951. Two featured shorts, including MOUSE TROUBLE (originally released in 1944) and QUIET PLEASE! (originally released in 1945) became Oscar winners for Best Short Subject, Cartoons in 1945 and 1946, respectively. Other shorts featured on the DVD include SUFFERIN" CATS!, BABY PUSS, THE MILLION DOLLAR CAT, THE BODYGUARD, FLIRTY BIRDY, CAT FISHIN", THE INVISIBLE MOUSE, HEAVENLY PUSS, JERRY AND THE GOLDFISH, CUE BALL CAT, SLICKED-UP PUP and JERRY"S COUSIN.
THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition on DVD
For 25 years an epic battle has raged between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the villainous DECEPTICONS. The ROBOTS IN DISGUISE have captivated children and adults alike, launching countless collectible toys, comic books, animated series and feature films beloved by legions of fans.
Now you can return to where the phenomenon began when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., unleashes the original animated TV series that started it all with THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set on June 16.
Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.
Special Features Include:
-- Restored To The Original Broadcast Versions With A New Stereo Soundtrack Created From The Original Audio
-- Triple Changer: From Toy To Comic To Screen -- The Origins Of THE TRANSFORMERS
-- A Printable Script
-- Rare PSA
