Category: Announcements

Shout! Factory: “ReBoot” + “DARKSTAR: The Interactive Movie”

from Shout! Factory:

Defragging ReBoot for DVD

Shout! Factory has partnered with Rainmaker Entertainment, Inc., to bring the cult Saturday-morning fave ReBoot to DVD. Binary jokes aside — though they are plentiful within the show — ReBoot, which debuted in 1994, goes down in history as the first fully computer-generated animated TV series, putting it well ahead of its time. Set within a computer mainframe, the program’s wit centers around computer and gaming lingo that could make your head swim in 0s and 1s. Look for ReBoot: Seasons One and Two in stores and a series collector’s set on ReBoot.com in early Spring 2011.

Speaking of the ReBoot DVD release… We’ve launched an art contest and are looking for the most unique rendition of your favorite ReBoot characters. Brendan McCarthy, a highly celebrated artist and the original production designer of ReBoot Seasons 1 to 3, will select five entries deemed as the most distinctive to be showcased in the series collector’s set in 2011. Winner(s) will also receive a complimentary copy of the complete series set. More details available at ReBoot.com. Deadline is December 3, with winners announced on December 13.

DARKSTAR is Almost Here!

After ten years in production, the long-anticipated DARKSTAR: The Interactive Movie starring Mystery Science Theater 3000 cast members Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, J. Elvis Weinstein and Beez McKeever hits the streets (November 5). It’s a rock ’n’ roll, sci-fi, stuff-blowing-up epic space opera that you watch like a feature film, but YOU direct the story and adventure on your PC or Mac, just like a video game. Buy it here, download it here (after November 5) and get more info here.

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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” The Complete Season Two Blu-ray & DVD Available October 26

from StarWars.com:

The Force is back and better than ever — in Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc October 26 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of “a galaxy far, far away” with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe.

Relive all 22 Season Two episodes — featuring bounty hunters, space pirates, giant monsters, mind-controlling brain worms and the return of Boba Fett! — and then dig deeper with the ultimate look behind the scenes of the hit TV series. Bonus features include a look inside the Lucasfilm vaults, with featurette interviews along with Director and Artist commentaries on each disc. In addition, The Complete Season Two will include a 64-page production journal with concept designs, original sketches and notes from Supervising Director Dave Filoni. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials.

“Everything’s improved since the first season — the stories, the animation, everything,” said Filoni. “It’s bigger and better, and it’s going to look great in high-definition. We’re all just so proud of the series, and I think it shows; we’re bursting to share our production secrets, so the features are just full of fun insights from behind the scenes. As a fan, this is what I’d want.”

Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Republic — including the valiant Jedi Knights and their loyal clone troopers — fight bravely to repel the attacks of the evil Separatists and their droid army. With fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation, this is a Star Wars adventure that is bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever before!

Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two will be available October 26 for the suggested retail price of $44.98 for DVD and $59.99 for Blu-ray.

Nintendo Announces Red-Hot Bundles, New Wii Remote Plus Controller

from Nintendo of Canada:

Nintendo has everyone’s holiday shopping list covered with an array of great new products. These include Mario-red, limited-edition Wii and Nintendo DSi XL system bundles that celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game on the NES and a new Wii Remote Plus controller that has Wii MotionPlus motion technology built right in. Nintendo already offers tremendous video game value, and these products will make it even easier for shoppers to find fun at a great price. All new products go on sale in North America on November 7, and the limited-edition products will be available while supplies last.

“Whether shoppers want to add a cool new look to their gaming setup or expand their supply of controllers with an exciting game, Nintendo offers a great value for the holidays,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “For anyone who is still on the fence about whether to join the world of video games, we’re offering many fun, easy, economical ways to get involved.”

The lineup of products launching November 7 includes:

  • Red Wii Bundle: This limited-edition Wii hardware comes in beautiful red to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game. The bundle includes New Super Mario Bros. Wii and a new red Wii Remote Plus controller, in addition to all the other included items, like Wii Sports and a red Nunchuk controller. It will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of just $209.99.
  • Red Nintendo DSi XL Bundle: This special-edition Nintendo DSi XL bundle is also red in honour of the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and features three iconic Super Mario Bros.-themed graphics. The bundle comes with Mario Kart DS, which looks gorgeous on the extra-large screen. That’s in addition to the pre-loaded software of Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock. It will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of just $179.99.
  • Wii Remote Plus: This new controller combines the original, iconic Wii Remote controller with built-in Wii MotionPlus functionality. The compact Wii Remote Plus controller offers players precision motion controls all in one unit. It becomes the new standard Wii controller, and will be available from now on in all Wii hardware packages and bundles, as well as sold separately at a suggested retail price of $44.99.
  • FlingSmash Bundle: The new Wii game combines the hands-on fun of tennis with the nonstop action and instant gratification of pinball. It requires use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, so it seemed natural to bundle it with the new Wii Remote Plus controller. For a suggested retail price of $49.95, shoppers get to enjoy both the game and the controller in one package.

Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit wii.com or nintendodsi.com.

ThinkGeek’s Eviltron, for free. Bwahahaha.

from ThinkGeek:

Greetings, pathological monsters,

Mandelbrot’s in heaven, which he has undoubtedly discovered is bright and beautiful and has infinite, tinier heavens attached. Also, since none of the clouds trend too far from the original cloud, he can easily hop over to visit Fermat, Pythagoras, Euclid, and Pascal. He’s been looking for Schrödinger, but nobody can say for sure whether he’s there or not.

Meanwhile, we’ve flown in a day-glo pterodactyl’s worth of new and awesome toys that will change your world in non-tiny ways.

Get a Free Eviltron!
Free + Evil = FREEVIL. Want to spice up your Halloween party? What if there was the ghost of an evil little girl giggling in your bathroom? A mysterious scratching sound coming from behind the beer fridge? The ThinkGeek Eviltron has five evil sound effects to freak out your guests. Turn it on, hide it, and watch the freakouts commence. Add an Eviltron to your cart, then use code FREEVIL at checkout by 11:59pm ET 10/22/10 and a second one will magically appear — for free!

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

New to KoldCast: “The NoHo Show”

from KoldCast TV:

*Winner of BEST PRODUCED WEBISODE — Producer’s Guild 2009

Internet Tested, Theater Approved

A documentary film crew decided to chronicle a day in the life of a small theater in North Hollywood, California. That theater is the Actors Playground Theater, and its founder and director Melvin St. James and his staff may be some of the most resourceful and creative people to ever attempt to keep doors of a small theater open… either that or they’re just broke and crazy. Join the journey as we all look into the lives of those who are on the fringe of Hollywood, which is located directly North of Tinsel Town.

The NoHo Show documents the wild adventures of three people with big dreams and small pockets attempting to make theater a reality in North Hollywood, California, no matter how absurd, ridiculous or chaotic that reality becomes… on a daily basis.

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Aurra Sing Returns in an All-New Episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”!

from StarWars.com:

She’s BACK! Left for dead after her failed gambit at the end of The Clone Wars’ second season, deadly assassin Aurra Sing has returned — and she’s out to redistribute the balance of power in “Assassin,” an all-new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars — airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, October 22 on Cartoon Network.

Tasked with protecting Senator Padmé Amidala during a political mission to Alderaan, Ahsoka Tano is plagued by recurring visions of Sing’s return. Unable to clear her mind, Ahsoka begins to worry that the stress of war is finally taking its toll on her — until the blood-letting assassin reveals herself with an attempt on Padmé’s life. And after their last confrontation left Sing humbled, humiliated and presumed dead, the lean and mean bounty huntress is only happy for a chance at a rematch with the young Padawan…

“Aurra never dies. She gives what she takes and she kind of enjoys it,” laughs Jaime King (My Bloody Valentine 3D, Sin City, The Spirit), who voices Sing in The Clone Wars. “She does have a bad taste in her mouth [after the events of Season Two], but rather than being bitter and angry, she is doing what she needs to do. It’s a very cut-and-dried thing for her. Everything that happens makes her more intense and ruthless. She says bring it.”

Sing’s cruelty and merciless methods have certainly made her a favorite among fans; fascinating audiences with her blink-and-you’ll-miss-it introduction in the live-action Episode I, she’s since been elevated into the upper echelons of Star Wars icons. Her distinctive appearance — creepy yet seductive — plays into that mystique, giving her a visual flair that complements her ruthless demeanor.

“She’s long and lean and lanky, but she has curves. She’s perfect,” says King. “She’s got those long fingers; they’re spidery like she is. Predatory. Her physicality is very much a part of her, and it’s sexy. There are so many people who aren’t inherently beautiful, but their qualities and gifts make them so stunning. It’s the It Factor, and Aurra’s got It. Men love her because she’s hot and badass, and women love her because she’s strong and badass. There aren’t a lot of strong female characters like Aurra.”

Still, while Sing may be “badass,” that doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s all bad, according to King. She may not necessarily be a friendly, compassionate type, but Sing nonetheless has a backstory that provides the drive behind her bad behavior, But don’t expect a comprehensive explanation of those motivations anytime soon.

“There’s a history we haven’t been told,” says King. “It’s up to George [Lucas] and Dave [Filoni] what they choose to show. I have my ideas, but those are secrets I like to hold on to; those are the layers that inform the character when I’m playing her. I’m never just pretending; it’s my job to understand why she does what she does, so that it comes from a place of truth. Each episode reveals more. It’s Star Wars; it touches lives, and I believe it will last forever. I love that.”

J!NX: The Time of the Harvest has come!

from J!NX:

New Design Arcade Winner: Rainbow Harvest T-Shirt
Think unicorns are just fun, cute horses with horns? Think again. They’re actually the source of much of the world’s problems, like rainbows and accidental horn stabbings. Luckily, we have some trusty volunteers on our side that help keep their population from running rampant. Congratulations to Jonah for this epic submission to the Design Arcade!

15% off all products for Orders $45+

Use Promotion Code: BROLOFACE
This offer expires Monday, October 25, 2010 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait! *Can’t be combined with any other offers or discounts.

“The Legend of Neil” on Comedy Central Tonight

from The Legend of Neil:

Set your DVRs for the AtomTV episode tonight! Tony Janning and Sandeep Parikh host and they’ll be showing a sneak peak of The Legend of Neil finale! 2am/1am Central. 2am on the west coast. To our fans around the world, I’m assuming you can do the timezone math. I assume you’re all smarter than us Americans. 🙂

Also starting at 2am EST, they’ll be on Twitter & Facebook taking your questions live, many special guests are going to drop by throughout the evening possibly including an Old Man or two!

Free shipping and Harry tattoos at Alivan’s for three days only!

from Alivan’s:

In this edition of The Clairvoyant: FREE shipping AND free lightning bolt tattoos (look exactly like Harry) with every order… read below for details.

  • Halloween is almost here… your entire order ships free through Monday only (orders over $40). Visit our Wizard Wears section right now to create your own authentic look from head to toe!
  • Complete your Harry costume with free lightning bolt tattoos. Tattoos are free with every order but you must use coupon code INCFREETATS.

Magically (I know… I know… short but VERY sweet),
Finneas Alivan

P.S. If you didn’t know it we now have more than forty varieties of handmade magic wands. Click here to view our wand collections now.

Spooky “Star Wars” Iron-Ons Free with $25 Purchase at StarWarsShop

from StarWars.com:

Purchases of $25 or more made at StarWarsShop between today and October 31 will receive one of four new exclusive Star Wars Halloween iron-ons illustrated by Star Wars artist Katie Cook (while supplies last)!

Even better, shoppers will get to choose which iron-on they want — Chewbacca mummy, Vader Frankenstein, pumpkin-carving Yoda, or R2-D2 ghost — although figuring out which one you want will be difficult!

StarWarsShop’s Star Wars Halloween store currently has some fantastic deals for Halloween shoppers, including Rubies costumes up to 40% off! And don’t miss the very cool exclusive Vampire Leia print which graced last year’s ILM Halloween Party invitation!

And for Katie Cook fans, don’t miss the most recent print in The Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary Artwork Collection — “Bounty Hunters” — available exclusively at StarWarsShop!