The stylized action series from Genndy Tartakovsky (STAR WARS: CLONE WARS, DEXTERS LABORATORY) returns as Warner Home Video debuts SAMURAI JACK: SEASON TWO on DVD. This two-disc collectors set contains all 13 episodes (more than 4 hours) featuring the animated warrior, and will be available on May 24, 2005, for $29.98.
SAMURAI JACK tells the tale of a young samurai cast far into a high-tech future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. Jacks only goal is to find a time portal so that he may return home to liberate his people from the terrible sorcerer and his demon forces that rule the world.
The series features the voices of Phil La Marr (MAD TV) and Mako (PEARL HARBOR), plus Season Two includes special guest appearances by George Takei (STAR TREK), Clancy Brown (HBOs CARNIVALE) and David Alan Grier (IN LIVING COLOR).
Airing for four seasons on Cartoon Network, SAMURAI JACK was honored with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Animation and won five Annie Awards including Outstanding Character Design in an Animated Television Program.
SAMURAI JACK has certainly become a fan favorite on DVD, with the demand for Season One proving very successful, said Christine Martinez, WHV vp, non-theatrical franchise marketing. Genndy Tartakovskys incredible cult fanbase only continues to grow in popularity, with the success of his most recent Cartoon Network series STAR WARS: CLONE WARS, so new fans will be just as excited to see more of Genndys innovative artwork and storylines.
DVD features include: * Creator Scrapbook* An Original Episode Pitch* Creator Commentary: Episode XXV Jack and the Spartans* Languages: English, Spanish, French* Subtitles: English, Spanish, French* Audio: Dolby Digital
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