Alias Third Season DVD Boasts Animated Short by Noodlesoup
First THE ANIMATRIX, then VAN HELSING and THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK and now ALIAS they all boast animated DVD shorts to bolster their live action siblings.
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Home on the Range: a Patch of DVD Heaven
Disneys last mostly 2D feature, HOME ON THE RANGE makes its way onto DVD Sept. 14 (Walt Disney Home Ent., $29.99). Written and directed by Will Finn and John Stanford and featuring all-new songs from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, HOME ON THE RANGE is a wild west, save the farm comedy centering on three lovable cows (voiced by Jennifer Tilly, Judi Dench and Rosanne Barr).
Bonus features include:* Yodel Memory Game* Anytime You Need a Friend music video
THX 1138 Director’s Cut on DVD
While George Lucas blockbuster STAR WARS trilogy DVD set, which streets Sept. 21, 2004, is getting all the buzz both positive and negative Lucas debut from 1971, THX 1138, makes its welcome DVD bow on Sept. 14 (Warner Home Video, $26.99). This DIRECTORS CUT, like the STAR WARS films, contains extended footage with ILM-produced CGI; however, it merely adds greater scope and detail to the underground factory, where Robert Duvall and company work in a dull, depressing and dehumanized futuristic society.
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Clifford’s Really Big Movie on DVD
After a brief theatrical run, CLIFFORDS REALLY BIG MOVIE from Scholastic Ent. has arrived on DVD (Warner Home Video, $26.98). The traditionally-animated movie based on the lovable CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG childrens book and TV series contains more elaborate backgrounds and CG effects. Robert Ramirez directs.
Kangaroo Jack Gets Animated Direct-to-Video
Warner Home Video (WHV) has announced the release of the new animated feature KANGAROO JACK G'DAY U.S.A.!, based on the surprise 2003 box office live-action hit. Price at $24.98 on DVD and $14.94 on VHS, the movie will arrive in stores Nov. 16, 2004.
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Kaena: The Prophecy on DVD
KAENA: THE PROPHECY, Frances answer to the 3D animation of Pixar, DreamWorks and Blue Sky, was released Sept. 7 on DVD (Columbia TriStar Home Ent., $24.96). The sci-fi/fantasy, directed by Chris Delaporte, which started out as a short to promote a videogame, melds anime and European influences. Its about a mysterious alien planet whose evolution is tied to an immense tree and the fight for freedom led by a teenager. English-language voice over work is provided by Kirsten Dunst, the late Richard Harris and Anjelica Huston.
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Looney Tunes DVD Strikes Gold Again on Nov. 2
Warner Home Video has just announced Nov. 2, 2004, for the release of the highly anticipated four-disc set, THE LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION VOLUME TWO ($64.92), with more than 60 digitally remastered and uncut animated shorts, along with the two-disc set, THE LOONEY TUNES SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION VOLUME TWO ($26.99).
Garfield and Friends on DVD
GARFIELD AND FRIENDS, VOLUME ONE (Fox Home Ent. $39.98), was recently released in a three-disc DVD set to tout the Saturday morning series that lasted from 88-94. There are 24 episodes in all shown in the original broadcast format, not the shorter syndicated format. The U.S. ACRES segments are titled Orsons Farm in keeping with the overseas release.
Passion Performs Powerfully on DVD
Released to retail stores on August 31, 2004, Mel Gibsons controversial film THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST has sold 2.5 million DVD and VHS units within its first 12 hours of release. 20th Century Fox Home Ent. exec said that surprisingly customers were buying more than one copy, averaging 1.8 per person. On its current pace, the film is set to rank up with home entertainment powerhouses SHREK and FINDING NEMO, which sold 6 million units within the first three days of release.
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Original Star Trek Series Returns to DVD
Sporting a custom plastic shell and condensed to eight discs with bonus features, STAR TREK THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (1966), comes repackaged to DVD on Aug. 31, 2004 (Paramount Home Ent. $129.99). All 29 episodes following the adventures of Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew contain remastered picture and sound (Dolby Digital 5.1) and are presented in original broadcast order rather than the production order of the previous DVDs.
Passion Sports No Extras on DVD
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST comes to DVD on Aug. 31, 2004 (Fox Home Ent., $29.98) with no bonus features but mastered at the maximum bit rate for optimal picture and audio quality. It is anticipated that a special edition will be release next spring (Easter?) containing a slew of bonus features, including the stellar vfx work done by Keith Vanderlaans Captive Audience Prods. under the supervision of Ted Rae (who also served as 2nd unit director).
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Iron Giant Special Edition DVD Pushed a Month
Warner Home Video (WHV) has pushed the release of the IRON GIANT special edition DVD ($19.97) one month. Originally set to hit stores on Sept. 7, 2004, the DVD will be released on Nov. 16, 2004, following the theatrical release of Brad Birds next film, THE INCREDIBLES. The special features include eight "never-before-seen" scenes including an alternate opening, all with director commentary, 13 mini-documentaries highlighting key sequences and a featurette, "The Voice Of The Giant," hosted Vin Diesel.
Abbey Home Media Signs Baby Bright Future with B-Motion
Abbey Home Media has singed a multi-year distribution deal for BABY BRIGHT audio, DVD and book titles with B-Motion, for the Netherlands and Belgian markets.
BABY BRIGHT is a revolutionary new infant learning range developed in conjunction with Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith, a leading child specialist and a leading authority in baby development. The range of books, audios and videos is full of attractive colors, exciting textures, touch, sensation and music designed to maximize babies attention span and develop their curiosity.
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Bambi DVD Comes Out of the Forest on March 1
The long-awaited DVD release of Disney's BAMBI (1942) will arrive on March 1, 2005, according to Buena Vista Home Ent. in a two-disc set priced at $30. It has been eight years since the sublime masterpiece has been available for the home entertainment system. And while the studio is touting digitally restored picture for greater color and clarity, we will have to wait and see how well the DVD captures the natural effect of the original film.
Warner Announces Release Date for Matrix DVD Set
As previously reported, Warner Home Video has announced that it will release a 10-disk MATRIX collection. The studio has now confirmed that the set will hit stores Dec. 7, 2004 and will be priced at $79.92. THE ULTIMATE MATRIX COLLECTION will include the trilogy, THE ANIMATRIX and 35 hours of bonus material as well as a Neo bust and 80-page book.
The disks include:
ADV Films Announces Lady Death DVD
ADV Films has announced a street date of Oct. 5, 2004 for the DVD of LADY DEATH: THE MOTION PICTURE ($29.98), the first animated feature produced by the companys original content division. Working closely with LADY DEATH creator Brian Pulido, first time director and conceptual designer Andrew Orjuela teamed with writer Carl Macek,(developer and story editor of the ROBOTECH series, and producer/director of the English language version of VAMPIRE HUNTER D) to bring the Chaos! Comics character to the screen. ALI composer Bill Brown provided the score.
ADV Films Announces August 24 Release Dates
ADV Films releases its Aug. 24, 2004 street dates. The titles include FARSCAPE: SEASON THREE BOX SET, GET BACKERS: G & B ON THE CASE, KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC: THE MASTER OF SANCTUARY, MEGAZONE 23: PART 3 and WEDDING PEACH: ANGEL BELL.
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South Park Passion Spoof Hits DVD Same Day As Gibson Film
SOUTH PARKs THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST spoof, THE PASSION OF THE JEW, will hit DVD on the same day as Mel Gibsons controversial film on Aug. 31, 2004. The DVD will also include other religious themed SOUTH PARK episodes CHRISTIAN ROCK HARD and RED HOT CATHOLIC LOVE. The DVD is priced at $19.99.
Spidey 2 Bound for DVD on Nov. 30
SPIDER-MAN 2, with vfx designed by John Dykstra and created by Sony Pictures Imageworks, will sling its way onto DVD Nov. 30, 2004, courtesy of Columbia TriStar Home Ent. A double-disc special edition loaded with more than 10 hours of bonus material will retail for $29.96.
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ADV Films Announces August 17 Releases
ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., has announced its slate of releases for Aug. 17, 2004. Titles include NURSE WITCH KOMUGI: A VACCINE FOR HUMANITY! Volume 1, EL PARAÍSO DE HELLO KITTY: KITTY LINDA and MUTANT X: SEASON 2, DISCS 5-6 as well as a new AniMini collection.
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Mickey, Donald and Goofy Become Three Musketeers on DVD
With THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Disney DVD, $29.99, Aug. 17, 2004) Mickey, Donald and Goofy become Musketeers in their feature debut in this DVD premiere from director Donovan Cook. The pals do Dumas to the familiar musical strains of Tchaikovsky, Strauss and Beethoven, as they try to rescue Minnie from Pegleg Pete. And with this release Buena Vista Home Ent. launches Disney's FastPlay, a new patent pending technology that allows viewers to experience all of the DVD without the services of a remote.
Bratz DVD All Dolled Up in Vinyl Purse
Bratz, the #1 fashion dolls in America, are struttin their stuff and flauntin their fashion on VHS and DVD in the newly released BRATZ: THE VIDEO STARRIN & STYLIN from Fox Home Entertainment and MGA Entertainment. Packaged in an ultra-hip, hot pink vinyl purse, the DVD and VHS flaunt the film, one rockin music video, specially created outtakes and even a deleted scene.
The Matrix 10 DVD Set Coming Soon
Warner Home Video has announced that it will release a 10-disk MATRIX collection in December. THE ULTIMATE MATRIX COLLECTION will include the trilogy, THE ANIMATRIX and 35-hours of bonus material as well as a Neo bust and 80-page book.
The disks include:* THE MATRIX - containing a new digital transfer of the film with two new commentaries* THE MATRIX REVISITED
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New Cat Short Animates Mary Poppins Anniversary DVD
When MARY POPPINS comes to DVD for the third time on Dec. 14 in a special 40th anniversary edition from Buena Vista Home Ent., it will boast a brand new 2D-animated short, THE CAT THAT LOOKED AT A KING, produced by DisneyToon Studios. It's based on an original story by Poppins author P.L. Travers about the magical nanny.
Shrek 2 DVD Arrives Nov. 5
DreamWorks Home Ent. will release the DVD of SHREK 2 on Nov. 5, 2004 - the same Friday that Disney/Pixar will release THE INCREDIBLES in theaters. Should be a great weekend for animation lovers.
Retailing for $29.99, bonus features on the DVD include:* Commentary by the filmmakers* Technical Goofs* Meet Puss in Boots* Meet the cast of SHREK 2* The Tech of SHREK 2* More than 20 games and activities* Shrek's Music Room & more
