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Sentai to Distribute Ghibli’s ‘Grave of the Fireflies’


December 13, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Isao Takahata’s celebrated anime 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies will be re-released by North American anime licensing company Sentai Filmworks on DVD in 2012. Digital distribution will begin this winter, and a DVD of a digitally restored master is planned for next year. The film was previously released by [...]

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‘Kung Fu Panda 2,’ ‘Family Guy: 9′ Land on DVD


December 12, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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It’s a big week for popular toons on DVD/Blu-ray as DreamWorks’ acclaimed Kung Fu Panda 2 (Paramount Home Ent.) and Family Guy: Season 9 (Fox) both arrive in stores and online on Tuesday. Directed by talented DreamWorks veteran Jennifer Yu Nelson, Kung Fu Panda 2 finds our warrior Po (Jack [...]

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Warner Reveals Details About ‘Justice League: Doom’


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Warner Bros. will release the new DC Universe movie Justice League: Doom on Feb. 28. Justice League: Doom finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any [...]

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New ‘Simpsons,’ ‘SpongeBob’ Seasons Out on DVD


December 5, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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As the mad race to the holidays intensifies, we have even more new animated DVDs and Blu-rays hitting stores and online shops today. First up, SpongeBob SquarePants fans can enjoy the entire seventh season of Nickelodeon’s long-running hit on DVD. The 4-disc, Paramount Home Ent. release is priced at $26.98 [...]

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First-Wave December DVD Rush


November 28, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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If you managed to avoid the Black Friday mania over the holiday weekend, you may congratulate yourself on your cool-headed approach to the consumer madness. However, the gift-getting clock is ticking down! Why not cross a couple names off your list with a few of this week’s cool toon and [...]

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‘VeggieTales’ Offers Delicious Holiday Deal


November 22, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image
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Fans of morally righteous fruit and veg have something to celebrate over the Thanksgiving weekend as the VeggieTales crew is offering 40% off their online shop selections through November 30! Included in the sale (which you can check out at store.veggietales.com) are the latest holiday additions to the VeggieTales portfolio: [...]

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Hot New Discs: ‘Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘Ice Age Special’


November 21, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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If the upcoming Steven Spielberg upcoming feature The Adventures of Tintin has whetted your appetite for other versions of Herge’s comicbook character, we’ve got just the DVD for you this week. Shout Factory! has released a new disc featuring Season One of Nelvana’s traditionally animated series based on the franchise, [...]

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Technicolor, Mattel Partner for New ‘Barbie’


November 10, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Technicolor has revealed its collaboration with Mattel’s Barbie brand for the popular character’s latest DVD feature, Barbie: A Perfect Christmas. The doll’s 22nd CG-animated adventure hit shelves in the States November 8, with a European release scheduled for November 22. Technicolor provided a full range of services for the project, [...]

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‘Littlest Angel’ Soars for the Holidays


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Portsmouth Pictures and Great Highway Company have completed the CG-animated direct-to-video feature The Littlest Angel, set for release November 15. The film, based on the best-selling book by Charles Tazewell, stars the voices of Ron Perlman, Caleb Wolfe and Ed Kelly. “I’m really glad I had the opportunity to tell [...]

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Plenty of Old Pals Pop Up on DVD


November 7, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image
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A few great new sets are available on DVD today! Topping our list is the 200 Classic Cartoons Collection and Mr. Magoo: The Television Collection 1960-1977. 200 Classic Cartoons Collection (1-2-3-4 Go!, $14.98) Enjoy being buried by an avalanche of retro cartoony goodness this winter with this comedy classics collection. [...]

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