Category: DVD/Blu-ray (Page 14 of 24)

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actor Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion, star of Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” and “Serenity,” will do double duty this March as the title character in ABC’s “Castle” and the voice of Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner Bros. Animation on March 3, 2009.

Fillion found time away from his upcoming series to chat about his tendency to play the anti-hero, an unrelenting Halo addiction, Canadian super heroes, and Keri Russell’s tiara.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actress Vicki Lewis

Vicki Lewis makes her second foray into the world of super heroes as Persephone, a key character among the Amazons in “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies.

Warner Home Video will release the all-new “Wonder Woman” on March 3, 2009 on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and Download.

Lewis made her DCU film debut in “Justice League: The New Frontier” as Iris West, fiancé to the Flash. However, Lewis is no stranger to animation, having voiced characters in “Finding Nemo,” “King of the Hill,” “Ben 10: Alien Force” and the upcoming “Penguins of Madagascar” among many more.

Lewis found time in her busy schedule to talk about finding the voice of a character, channeling Velma Kelly, and an addiction to Tetris.

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‘Open Season 2’ DVD and Book Giveaway

Boog and Elliot are back for more adventures in Open Season 2, available on DVD and Blu-ray January 27, 2009.

Synopsis: After falling in love with Giselle, Elliot’s road to the altar takes a slight detour when Mr. Weenie is kidnapped by a group of pampered pets determined to return him to his owners.

Boog, Elliot, McSquizzy, Buddy and the rest of the woodland creatures launch a full-scale rescue mission for their sausage-shaped friend and soon find themselves in enemy camp: the world of the pets.

Led by a toy poodle named Fifi, the pets do not plan to let Mr. Weenie go without a fight.

Prizes: To celebrate the release of Open Season 2, The Animation Blog is giving away a copy of the movie (DVD) and The Art of Open Season 2 book.

How to Win: All you have to do is email theanimationblog at gmail dot com with the subject heading “Wiener Takes All!” and in the body of the email, write “This Time It’s Pets Against Wilds!” — Failure to do as instructed will result in a disqualified email.

The winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by The Animation Blog, requesting a name and mailing address. The winner will then have 48 hours to reply. If the winner does not do so, another winner will be chosen at random.

Contest ends January 27, 2009, 11:59 PM.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Producer Bruce Timm

Bruce Timm heads an impressive cast and crew as producer of “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due on March 3, 2009. Warner Home Video will distribute the movie on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and via digital download.

Fans in the New York area will have a chance to see the premiere of “Wonder Woman” at New York ComicCon on Friday, February 6 in the IGN Theatre at The Javits Center. Timm will lead the post-premiere panel and also be available for autographs during a midday signing session on Saturday, February 7.

The three-time Emmy Award winner took few moments to discuss the evolution of the made-for-DVD movies, Lauren Montgomery’s rise to stardom, his 20-year working collaboration with Andrea Romano, and Wonder Woman’s boots.

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‘VeggieTales: Abe And The Amazing Promise’ coming to DVD

VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise, the new adventure from Big Idea, is scheduled for release on DVD February 7, 2009.

Abe and the Amazing Promise tells the story of Abraham and Sarah and their wait for a promised child. The DVD showcases nationally syndicated radio host “Delilah” as the voice of Sarah along with a new Silly Song with Larry entitled “Sneeze If You Need To!”

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Disney/Pixar Blu-ray Update

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) today announced its new Blu-ray + DVD Combo Packs, along with the release date for Snow White, A Bug’s Life and Monsters, Inc.

Upcoming Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack titles include Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition on March 10, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in October.

Disney introduced the first Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack in 2008 with the release of Sleeping Beauty.

Monsters Inc. and A Bug’s Life will be released in 2009.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actress Virginia Madsen

Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen brings her voice to the role of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, for “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. The all-new film will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and download on March 3, 2009.

Madsen has appeared in “Dune,” “Candyman,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Sideways” and done notable work in super hero animation. Madsen voiced Dr. Sarah Corwin and Roulette in four episodes of “Justice League” and Arella in an episode of “Teen Titans,” as well as a two-episode turn as Silver Sable in “Spider-Man.”

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Screenwriter Michael Jelenic

Writer Michael Jelenic makes the leap from animated television to feature-length films with his script for “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. The all-new film will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and download on March 3, 2009.

Jelenic is well-known for his work at Warner Bros. Animation, providing the words to series like “The Batman,” “Legion of Super Heroes” and the newest Dark Knight animated series, “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.”

Jelenic stepped away from his laptop to answer a few questions about the thoughts behind the words and story of “Wonder Woman,” the challenges of pleasing every fan, and the un-coolness of working in the comics realm.

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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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