Oscar-Nominated ‘Chico & Rita’ Arrives on Home Video

September 17, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

It’s a great week for indie toons on home video, with the release of Chico & Rita and Adventures in Plymptoons! leading the way. Nominated for an Oscar, Chico & Rita (New Video Group, $29.95 DVD, $39.95 Blu-ray-DVD and CD soundtrack combo pack) is a stunning animated feature from directors Javier [...]

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‘Green Lantern: Emerald Knights’ Up for Home Viewing

June 6, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment

Green Lantern is getting animated just ahead of his big-screen live-action debut, with the release on home video of a new animated feature film. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (Warner Bros., $19.98 DVD, $24.98 Blu-ray/DVD/digital copy combo pack) is the superhero’s second animated outing as part of the DC Universe line [...]

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New ‘Scooby,’ ‘Open Season 3,’ ‘Dead Space: Aftermath’ on Video

January 24, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Original animated video features make their mark this week with a pair of sequels:  Open Season 3 (Sony, $28.95 DVD, $34.95 DVD/Blu-ray), a sequel to the 2006 theatrical release and the 2008 home-video sequel. This edition sees Boog and Elliot join a Russian circus, courtesy of writer David I. Stern and [...]

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