Showing posts with label Animated. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animated. Show all posts

Monday, July 26, 2010

Family Guy: It's A Trap! in December

Source: HighDef Disc News

You can't repel comedy of this magnitude!

When Family Guy: Blue Harvest successfully parodied Star Wars: A New Hope back in 2007 we wanted more. Then the farce was with them yet again when Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side took on The Empire Strikes Back and we knew it was only a matter of time before the trilogy would be complete.

We now have that time: December 21st will see the DVD and Blu-ray release of Family Guy: It's A Trap!

It's A Trap will of course parody Return of the Jedi, and I am sure it will not disappoint. No special features have been announced as of yet. But to hold you over until December here is a table read from Family Guy: It's A Trap!

Monster House 3D Blu in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

2006's animated comedy/horror Monster House will be getting a re-release, this time as a 3D Blu-ray. This will be Sony's second 3D release (The first was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) in full 1080p resolution.

The plot of Monster House revolves around three kids who discover that an old neighborhood house is actually a living, breathing creature that sustains itself bey apparently devouring all who make the mistake of entering it. And with Halloween just a day away they take it upon themselves to stop this monster before it can get it's maw around clueless trick'r'treaters.

Monster House uses the voice talents including Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard and Maggie Gyllanhaal in the animated family flick. It will get a 3D Blu-ray release on September 14th, and it comes with a goodie bag of extras!

Extras for Monster House Include:

  • Filmmakers’ Commentary
  • 7 Featurettes: – Imaginary Heroes – Beginner’s Luck – The Best of Friends – Lots of Dots – Black Box Theater – Making it Real – Did You Hear That
  • Evolution of a Scene: Eliza vs. Nebbercracker
  • Photo Gallery

Friday, July 16, 2010

A Little Box of Butters in September

Source: TV Shows On DVD

South Park has been on hiatus for a while when it appeared that they had finally crossed the line, but the show must go on!

So until new South Park episodes return on October 6th you will have a second option, besides watching re-runs, to get your fix. That option is a special DVD box set featuring everybody's favorite innocent: Butters Stotch.

The DVD collection endearingly entitled A Little Box of Butters hits stores September 28th. This boxed set will feature 13 widescreen Butteriffic episodes as well as an exclusive It's Butters! A Trivia Game.

Other Butterdacious Extras Include:

  • A pimp chain from “Butters’ Bottom B*tch”
  • Inspector Butters Badge from ”Butters Very Own Episode”
  • All new manuscript of the lost chapter from The Poop That Took A Pee from “The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs”
  • A cancelled check from Paris Hilton from “Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset”
  • And more!

Frankly, I can't believe it took 14 seasons of South Park before somebody tried to blow them up!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Rock & Rule Blu in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

1983's animated rock'n'roll music adventure is getting a Blu-ray release.

Rock & Rule is the post-apocalyptic classic tale of legendary evil rock star kidnapping a beautiful female singer in the hopes of utilizing her pipes to summon an ancient demon (Yeah, I know your mom told you the story before bed every night just like mine did.)But not the whole band is keen on awakening an ancient evil, and they set out on a mission to Nuke York in an attempt rescue the rock damsel in distress!

This all occurs, of course, with a killer soundtrack from such greats as Iggy Pop, Cheap Trick, Lou Reed and others. Essentially if you liked Heavy Metal, this might be right up your alley!

No official word on extras yet, but it would be safe to assume that you would at least get what came with the Rock & Rule 2-Disc Anniversary DVD release a few years back.

The 2-Disc DVD Included:

  • The Making of Rock & Rule
  • Commentary with Director Clive Smith
  • Character Sketch Gallery
  • Restoration Comparisons
  • Special Thanks
  • Alternate Version
  • The Devil and Daniel Mouse: Animated Short
  • How We Made The Devil and Daniel Mouse
  • Trailers and more!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Simpsons 13th Season in August

Source: MovieWeb

America's favorite dysfunctional yellow pigmented family is coming to DVD and Blu-ray again this August 24th.

All 22 episodes of the 13th season of The Simpsons will be included in the box set, and for you collectors out there wondering whose head will grace the limited special packaging wonder no more, because it is none other than lovable and infinitely quotable Ralph Wiggum.

If any of you are going to be in Southern California living the dream known as the San Diego Comic-Con you will have an opportunity to get your hands on the molded head DVD set a month early. If this is something that is relevant to your interests head directly to the Fox booth (#4313) between July 22nd and the 25th to pick up your copy, and all Comic-Con buyers will also receive a bonus limited edition lithograph as well as your Simpsons box set.

The Blu-ray box set of The Simpsons: The Complete 13th Season does come with specialized menus and extra animations than the DVD box set, but it seems that all of the other special features can be found in both versions.

Extras Include:

  • Audio commentaries on every episode featuring executive producers, writers, directors, cast and notable guest stars on select episodes
  • Deleted scenes
  • Various Special Featurettes: A Token from Matt Groening, Ralphisms, The People Ball, The 13th Crewman, Blame It On The Monkeys, The Games, The Sweet Life of Ralph
  • PiP Animation Showcases for episodes: The Parent Rap and Sweet & Sour Marge
  • Sketch Galleries
  • Commercials
  • Special Language Feature
  • Easter Eggs

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse in September

Source: MovieWeb

One of the greatest team-ups in super hero history is reunited once again in this newest DC Comics animated adventure. DC has been pumping out some pretty decent PG-13 animated flicks the past few years (See Green Lantern: First Flight and Justice League: The New Frontier) and this newest movie, due out on September 28th, should continue that trend.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse sees the Man of Steel (voiced by Tim Daly) and The Dark Knight (Voiced, of course, by Kevin Conroy) join forces when a mysterious ship crash lands in Gotham harbor. It's lone passenger, Kara (voiced by Summer Glau), may just be another survivor of the lost planet of Krypton. But before Superman and Batman can get to her the omnipotent Darkseid manages to use Kara's Kryptonian strength for his own malignant purposes. Two of the greatest heroes in comic book history may not be enough to take down a villainous god with an invincible slave.

Again, on September 28th Superman/Batman: Apocalypse will be released as a simple no extras DVD, and a special features filled 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray. The Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray also include a 10-minute Green Arrow animated adventure.

Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Extras Include:

  • DC Showcase: Green Arrow (10 min)
  • Sneak Peak at the Next DC Universe Animated Original Movie (10 min)
  • Featurette: Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
  • 2 bonus episodes from animated television series handpicked by Bruce W. Timm
  • 2 additional bonus TV series episodes handpicked by Timm
  • Digital Copy

Additional Exclusive Blu-ray Extras Include:

  • Featurette: The New Gods - This documentary covers Darkseid's story, particularly in reference to the adaptation of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse.
  • All-New Featurette Pods
  • Orion - Orion follows an almost Shakespearean arc culminating in the slaying of his father, Darkseid. This mini-featurette shines a light on this classically tragic character.
  • Mister Miracle - This featurette focuses on the greatest escape artist the universe has ever known

Monday, June 14, 2010

Hair High

Source: Plymptoons.com

Bill Plympton's 2004 animated flick Hair High, the world's first "rom-zom-prom-com", that played around the world at various film festivals is now available on DVD via his site Plymptoons.com.

For those of you who haven't heard of Mr. Plympton and his work he has illustrated for The New York Times, Vogue and Vanity Fair and you may have seen his cartoon work in threads such as Rolling Stone, Penthouse and National Lampoon. The dude has even been nominated for an Oscar for his animated short Your Face way back in '88.

His latest animated feature, Hair High, follows the story of two 1950's high school kids that are murdered on their prom night and come back the following year zombified and looking for vengeance ... and their crowns.

This ‘toon employs the voice talents of Sarah Silverman, the late great David Carradine, Michael Showalter and Justin Long among others.

Extras Include:

  • Director's Commentary with Bill Plympton
  • Scene Breakdown and Voice-over Sessions
  • Anicam
  • Cockstume
  • Film Premiere Interviews
  • Trailers

I recommend supporting some independent animation and checking Hair High out!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

G.I. Joe: The Movie in July

Source: MovieWeb

"Yo, Joe!"

July 27th will see the final chapter in the 1980's G.I. Joe cartoon series on both Blu-ray and a newer special collector's DVD release.

G.I. Joe: The Movie portrays the final conflicts between our favorite real American heroes against the sinister forces of COBRA. Red and blue lasers will fly as a new group of rough and ready Joe rookies look for ways to prove themselves to the battle hardened veterans on the team.

Knowing may be half the battle, but the other half is extras!

Extras Include:

  • Audio Commentary with Story Consultant Buzz Dixon
  • The Final 8 "Knowing Is Half The Battle" Public Service Announcements that weren't on the previously released DVD Box Set
  • Original Printable Screenplay
  • Art Gallery

I remember making my mom rent this movie for me on multiple occasions ... I am sure Blockbuster would kill for that kind of return customer now.

For your viewing pleasure I present to you the G.I. Joe PSA's ... completely unaltered, completely.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Batman: Under the Red Hood in July

Source: Blu-ray.com

Batman is back in another animated feature that hits shelves on July 27th on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Batman: Under the Red Hood pits the Dark Knight against another mysterious vigilante who may be as efficient as the Batman but does not hold himself to the same strict ethical scruples. Batman is resolves that he must bring down Red Hood in what may prove to be the Caped Crusader's most challenging adversary yet.

The voice talent in this animated adventure is pretty amazing as well with the likes of Neil Patrick Harris along with Bruce Greenwood (Captain Pike, Star Trek) voicing Batman. If that wasn't enough this release comes with a bounty of extras sure to delight the detective in you.

Blu-ray and Special Edition DVD Extras Include:

  • Digital Copy of Batman: Under the Red Hood
  • Featurette: Robin's Requiem: The Tale of Jason Todd
  • Two bonus episodes from the first season of Batman: The Animated Series hand picked by creator/artist Bruce Timm
  • A 10 minute sneak peek at the next DC project
  • DC Showcase: Jonah Hex animated short about the bounty hunter that always gets his man.

DVD Extras Include:

  • A 10 minute sneak peek at the next DC project