Category: DVD/Blu-ray (Page 14 of 23)

Peanuts: Snoopy’s Reunion comes to DVD

Warner Home Video announced today a remastered deluxe edition of Peanuts: Snoopy’s Reunion scheduled for release on April 7, 2009. Retail will be $19.98. The release will also include a bonus Peanuts TV special, and a Together Again: The Peanuts Voice-Cast Reunion featurette.

Synopsis: Snoopy is homesick for his puppyhood at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm, so he and Charlie Brown organize a reunion of his siblings Spike, Andy, Olaf, Marbles, Belle, Molly and Rover. However, when they arrive at the puppy farm, Charlie Brown is aghast to find that urban sprawl has replaced it with a parking garage. Snoopy and his family however, calmly begin to play musical instruments they’ve each bought, thoroughly satisfied that they are together on the sidewalk in front.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actors David McCallum and Marg Helgenberger

Criminal investigation meets Greek mythology when current primetime television stars David McCallum and Marg Helgenberger assume the voices of Zeus and Hera, respectively, for Wonder Woman, the all-new animated movie scheduled for release on March 3, 2009; available on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and Download.

McCallum, known to current TV audiences as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in the hit CBS series NCIS adds Wonder Woman to an animation resume that already includes the DC Universe movie Batman Gotham Knight and TV series Ben 10 and The Replacements.

Helgenberger is best known for her role in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation where she is approaching her 200th episode as Catherine Willows, the series’ female lead.

The two actors took some time to answer a few brief questions during their recording sessions for Wonder Woman. Here’s what they had to say:

QUESTION: You’ve played a number of interesting roles, but what’s your take on voicing a god?

MARG HELGENBERGER: Well, as the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. I guess playing Hera means that I’m, well, not only Queen of the Gods, I’m better than he is! [she laughs]

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South Park coming to Blu-ray

Comedy Central today announced that South Park will make its Blu-ray debut when the 12th season arrives in store on March 10, 2009, day-and-date with the DVD release. The 12th season Blu-ray set will include all 14 episodes on 3 discs. The set will also include the following bonus content:

– Six Days to South Park – A Day-by-Day Making of South Park
– Six Days to South Park — The Sixth Day
– The Making of the “Major Boobage” episode

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actor Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina voices the suave and ruthless Ares, the God of War, in DC Universe’s upcoming Wonder Woman. The all-new film will be released on March 3, 2009 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and for download.

“Wonder Woman” is not Molina’s first turn in animation, in fact, he voiced King Gustav for the two-part “Maid of Honor” episode of the “Justice League” animated series.

Alfred Molina took some time from his busy work schedule to answer some “Wonder Woman” questions:

QUESTION: Alfred Molina voicing Are, the God of War. That’s a nice title.

ALFRED MOLINA: Yeah. I’m thinking of changing my name professionally to Ares, the God of War. I think I might just do that.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Casting Director Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano, regarded as one of the best casting/dialogue directors on the animation scene today, brings the voices of DC Universe’s upcoming Wonder Woman. The all-new film will be released on March 3, 2009 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and for download.

Wonder Woman is the fourth DC Universe film in the ongoing series, and Romano has returned – after the first three successful ventures – to cast and direct the likes of Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Virginia Madsen, Oliver Platt and Rosario Dawson.

Romano found time between recording sessions to discuss the stellar Wonder Woman cast, the intricacies of matching voices to roles, a little advice to the masses of hopeful voiceover artists, and a short list of actors she one-day hopes to direct.

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‘Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder’ announced

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the fourth and final feature-length “Futurama” movie, “Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder,” arriving in stores February 24, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray. Guest stars include Penn Jillette, Snoop Dogg, Phil Hendrie, and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. In addition, fans of the series will finally discover the truth about “Number 9 Man,” a mysterious character from the earliest days of the series.

Synopsis:
In this all-new Futurama movie, mankind stands on the brink of a new Green Age. But ancient forces of darkness, three years older than time itself, have returned to wreak destruction. Even more shocking: Bender’s in love with a married fembot, and Leela’s on the run from the law – Zapp Brannigan’s law! Fry is the last hope of the universe… Could this be the end of the Planet Express crew forever?

Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder is packed with bonus features, including audio commentary from Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, writers and animators, a making-of mockumentary, deleted scenes, How to Draw Futurama, “Bender’s Movie Theater Etiquette,” “Zapp Brannigan’s Guide to Making Love at a Woman” and much more.

The Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder Blu-ray Disc will include all of the special features of the standard def version in high definition (except the Storyboard Animatic: Into the Wild Green Yonder, Part 1 and Matt Groening and David X. Cohen in Space! which are presented in standard def) as well as:

Video Picture–In–Picture commentary by Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Michael Rowe, Lee Supercinski, Patric M. Verrone and Peter Avanzino.

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‘Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears’ Coming to DVD December 16

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The classic “Goldilocks” fairytale gets a modern makeover in the upcoming release of the computer animated movie, GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS.

Once again, the Jim Henson Company, Prana Animation Studios and Flame Ventures produce another addition for the Unstable Fables collection.

Brought to you by Genius Products and The Weinstein Company, this revamped children’s classic will be debuting on DVD December 16th.

UNSTABLE FABLES: GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS meets up with the famous porridge-lover as a spoiled television star.

In order to bump up her career, she and the Bears agree to star in a reality television show which puts them live in front of the world 24/7 as they live in a house together.

The house faces struggles as they have to find a way to peacefully co-exist in order to boost ratings and get Goldilocks’ career back on track.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Director Lauren Montgomery

After her successful co-directorial debut on “Superman Doomsday,” Lauren Montgomery takes helm of “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new film on March 3, 2009, distributed by Warner Home Video. It will be available on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand and Pay-Per-View.

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Montgomery has directed an origin story for “Wonder Woman” that remains true to the title character’s various incarnations while setting the tale in more modern times to allow greater accessibility for a wider audience. Working alongside producer Bruce Timm, Montgomery has brought to life Michael Jelenic’s entertaining script with an impressive balance of explosive action and well-timed humor. A talented artist with a lifetime of experience devoted to drawing and animation, Montgomery is proud to give Wonder Woman her first feature film treatment.

Montgomery, who is already involved in other super hero films, took a few minutes to discuss the upcoming “Wonder Woman” movie, her love of drawing, artistic influences on her style, lessons from Bruce Timm, and Cheetara’s lonely place among female heroes.

Without further do, the Q&A with “Wonder Woman” director Lauren Montgomery …

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‘IGOR’ heads to DVD & Blu-ray

In a land of mad scientists and diabolical inventions, one lowly lab assistant has a chance to achieve his dreams in IGOR, debuting on DVD and Blu-ray Disc January 20th from MGM Home Entertainment. IGOR features an ensemble voice cast including John Cusack, John Cleese, Steve Buscemi, Jay Leno, Jennifer Coolidge, Christian Slater, Molly Shannon, Eddie Izzard and Arsenio Hall.

Synopsis: Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, a mad scientist’s nice-guy assistant, Igor, creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva, is sweet and sings show tunes! That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude and his shape-shifting girlfriend. Now it’s up to Igor and his sidekicks to save Eva – and their country – from real evildoers, including sneaky Prince Malpert.

The IGOR Blu-ray Disc is presented in widescreen and features an alternate opening scene and commentary by Director Tony Leondis, writer Chris McKenna and producer Max Howard.

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‘Wonder Woman’ DVD info and artwork

Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new animated original movie Wonder Woman on March 3, 2009, distributed by Warner Home Video. Wonder Woman will be available as a Single Disc DVD, 2 Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The animated original movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download day and date, March 3, 2009.

Produced by the multiple Emmy Award winning animation legend Bruce Timm, Wonder Woman is an origin story and features a celebrity voice cast including Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Virginia Madsen, Rosario Dawson, Oliver Platt and David McCallum.

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6 minute preview of ‘Tinker Bell’

Disney Online is celebrating the release of Tinker Bell on Blu-ray and DVD by previewing the first six minutes of the film exclusively at www.disney.com/tinkerbell on October 27 and 28. Tinker Bell is set for release on October 28th.

The preview will be available to view on Disney.com’s newly launched full-screen video player. Additionally, Disney Online’s latest virtual world, Disney Fairies PIXIE HOLLOW (www.PixieHollow.com) is marking Tinker Bell’s arrival with a special in-game event.

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‘Peter & the Wolf’ heads to DVD

Academy Award winner this year for Best Animated Short Film, Peter & the Wolf, will make its DVD debut on December 9th.

Magnolia previously released the short film as part of an animation collection DVD in May, but the new version will have extras, including a making-of documentary, commentary and the following featurettes: “The Musical Themes,” “The Story in Pictures” and “The Making of Peter & the Wolf.”

And if you’re a long time reader, you’ll remember that The Animation Blog interviewed the producer of the movie, where he revealed that the DVD would be out later this year. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the interview.

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‘The Nutty Professor’ transforms on DVD

When Harold Kelp gets his hand on his grandfather’s “cool” elixir, the effects aren’t exactly what he had planned. While Harold now embodies the chill, confident personality he desired, the elixir has also added an unwelcome air of conceited arrogance. Like his grandfather Julius, he must learn along the way to find true happiness in himself and not rely on magic elixirs to do the trick.

The DVD, starring Drake Bell as young Harold and Jerry Lewis as Julius Kelp, will be in stores on November 25, 2008.

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