Planet Hulk Arrives in Video Orbit

The Hulk smashes his way back into original animation this week with the release of the original DVD feature Planet Hulk (Lionsgate, $19.98 DVD, $24.98 two-disc special edition DVD, $29.99 special edition Blu-ray). Based on the comic book storyline of the same name, Planet Hulk sees the green goliath exiled into space where he becomes a gladiator and eventual freedom fighter on a distant alien planet.

Both the DVD and Blu-ray special editions of the movie are packed with bonus features, including multiple commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, music videos and episodes of motion comics. It also features a sneak peek at the opening sequence to Marvel’s next direct to DVD feature, Thor: Tales of Asgard.

Here’s the trailer to Planet Hulk:

As if that weren’t enough superhero content, this week also sees the release of Wolverine & the X-Men: Fate of the Future (Lionsgate, $14.98), the fourth release in the current Nicktoons series. Also out is Batman: The Brave & The Bold, Vol. 3 (Warner Bros., $14.97), collecting more episodes from Cartoon Network’s lighter, team-up take on the Dark Knight.

This week also sees the first Blu-ray release of Hellboy: Sword of Storms/Blood & Iron (Anchor Bay, $17.98).

Also arriving in the animation aisle of the video store this week is Tom & Jerry’s Greatest Chases: Vol. 4 (Warner Bros., $14.97), Yo Gabba Gabba: Birthday Boogie! (Paramount, $16.99), Dora the Explorer: Let’s Explore! Dora’s Greatest (Paramount, $16.99), Super Mario World: Koopa’s Stone Age Quests (Ncircle Entertainment, $6.99), G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero: Season 1.3 (Vivendi, $29.93) and Nana Box Set 3 (VIZ, $59.90)