Category: Television

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.

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.”

“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!

It’s About Frelling Time – “Farscape: The Definitive Collection” Coming to UK!

Farscape: The Definitive Collection
Farscape: The Definitive Collection 32 DVD box set arrives on 15 November 2010 with a suggested retail price of only £99.99

North American fans were delighted when A&E got the distribution rights to Farscape from ADV Films and released Farscape: The Complete Series in one box set, for about the same price that ADV charged for one season. Unfortunately, the rest of the world wasn’t so lucky. Now, for the first time ever, Farscape: The Definitive Collection is being released in Region 2 format for the UK fans, and it should be worth the wait. In addition to the full content of the North American version of the box set, the Region 2 version will include a nice little bonus: The Peacekeeper Wars.

UK fans can pre-order their copy of Farscape: The Definitive Collection at Amazon.co.uk.

from A&E:

Farscape: The Definitive Collection from A&E is a fan’s dream; all 88 episodes of all four seasons of the classic sci-fi show in one stunning box set, not to mention over 15 hours of bonus features including two disc mini-series The Peacekeeper Wars and rarely-seen special Farscape Undressed.

Farscape follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, flung through a wormhole to a far off galaxy while testing a prototype spaceship. Plunged into the midst of a battle, he is rescued by Moya, a living craft crewed by a motley group of escaping alien prisoners being hunted by the fiercely militaristic Peacekeepers.

Featuring mind-blowing sci-fi action, superb storytelling, great special effects and character designs by The Jim Henson Company, Farscape has stood the test of time as a landmark science fiction series. Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with Moya’s crew — likeable hero John Crichton; renegade Peacekeeper Aeryn Sun; short-tempered warrior Ka D’Argo; psychic priestess Zhaan; mercurial thief Chiana and deposed monarch Dominar Rygel XVI.

Farscape: The Definitive Collection features:

  • All four series of the classic sci-fi show — 88 episodes — in one special collector’s edition.
  • More than 15 hours of bonus material including the rarely-seen special Farscape Undressed as well as episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes interviews, deleted scenes and much, much more.
  • Bonus 2-disc miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars in which our heroes find themselves in the middle of a war-to-end-all-wars.

VIZ Media Announces the Second Season of the Hit “Vampire Knight” on VIZAnime.com, “Vampire Knight Guilty”

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media announces the debut today of Vampire Knight Guilty, the second season of hit Vampire Knight animated series (both rated “T+” for Older Teens) available now from VIZAnime.com, the company’s premier website for anime, as well as the streaming content provider Hulu (Hulu.com).

Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorms, they cross paths with the mysterious Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, protecting the Day Class from the Academy’s dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires!

In Vampire Knight Guilty, Yuki is torn between the two people she cares for most when Zero is accused of Shizuka Hio’s murder and Kaname refuses to attest to his innocence. Drawn deeper into the world of vampires, Yuki struggles to recall the events of ten years earlier but fails time and again. Kaname evades Yuki’s questions about the past, but when her visions of blood grow more frequent and intense, the past may come to light whether she wants it to or not!

Vampire Knight and Vampire Knight Guilty are based on the best-selling manga series created by Matsuri Hino (rated “T+” for Older Teens and published by VIZ Media), who burst onto the scene in Japan with her debut title, Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over) in LaLa DX magazine. With the success of subsequent series such as Captive Hearts and Meru Puri (both also published domestically by VIZ Media), Hino has firmly established herself as a major force in the world of shojo manga. Vampire Knight is currently serialized in LaLa magazine in Japan.

For more information on the Vampire Knight manga and to read free previews online please visit shojobeat.com. For more information on this and other animated titles from VIZ Media please visit VIZAnime.com.

Become an Exclusive “Vampire Knight” Expert with the New “Vampire Knight” Official Fanbook from VIZ Media

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the release of the Vampire Knight OFFICIAL FANBOOK on October 19th. Fans of the hit manga series created by Matsuri Hino won’t want to miss this in depth new guide, rated “T+” for Older Teens with an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN.

Delve into the world of your favorite vampires with this official Fanbook, filled with insider information about the smash hit series. Includes a Cross Academy student ID card, glossy color pages, character design sketches, storyboards and an exclusive interview with Matsuri Hino!

Vampire Knight takes readers to Cross Academy, which is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, protecting the Day Class from the Academy’s dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires!

Vampire Knight (rated “T+” for Older Teens) was created by Matsuri Hino, who burst onto the manga scene with her debut title, When This Dream Is Over, in LaLa DX magazine. With the success of subsequent series such as Captive Hearts and Meru Puri (both published in the U.S. by VIZ Media), Hino has established herself as a major force in the world of shojo manga. Vampire Knight is currently serialized in LaLa magazine. VIZ Media also offers the Vampire Knight anime series on DVD and episodes are available online through its innovative video streaming web destination at VIZAnime.com.

For more information on the Vampire Knight manga and to read free previews online please visit shojobeat.com.

For more information on other titles from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.

“The Legend of Neil” FINALE Update

from The Legend of Neil:

Ok, folks lots to talk about regarding the finale. Here we go:

1) First the bad news, The Finale will not be online until October 27th. BUT don’t worry we’re going to post some cool stuff leading up till then to keep you happy. But why, you ask? Why the extra time? Well, first off the finale is like 3 episodes rolled up into one with tons of FX, and lots of badassery, so it’s taking us more time to make Neiltacular. The secondly…

2) Tony and Sandeep are hosting an episode of ATOM TV on COMEDY CENTRAL where we’re going to show a sneak preview of 2 minutes of the FINALE EPISODE on TV! It airs this Sunday Night, at 2am (technically Monday morning the 18th). PLEASE PLEASE WATCH! Tivo, DVR, get every TV you have on this, because if we can move the needle, they’re going to want more stuff like NEIL on TV! In addition Tony and Sandeep are going to be live on our Facebook and Twitter accounts answering your questions Sunday night starting at 1:30am. We may even Ustream it, so you can watch us drink beer and eat pizza rolls while we all watch the show (info on that to come)!

3) Last but definitely not least we’re going to have a LIVE SERIES FINALE SCREENING & PARTY from 7-10pm on October 26th at The Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles (251 Main St). And we want YOU, our amazing fans join us in the celebration! You will get a complimentary drink ticket and be able to join the Q & A with the creators and cast.

So, if you are near LA or willing to travel, and think that you can attend, please email us starting at 1pm PST this Saturday 10/16. Any email received PRIOR to that TIME and DATE won’t qualify. The first 40 spots will be guaranteed, but there will also be a waiting list & standing room if you miss the first cut. Please send the email to n3ilfinale@gmail.com with your FULL NAME, your plus 1’s FULL NAME if you have one, and AGES (21 & over only sorry!), and we will reply to that sent email with more details and information. No fake names, we will be checking IDs. Limit 2 seats per email. So if you have more friends that want to join we need to get their info in a separate email! We will notify you whether you made the Guaranteed List, the Waiting List or the Rejection List.

4) Buy stuff at our Official Legend of Neil Store. Fans that come to the screening wearing Neil gear get an extra drink ticket! Fog shirts are now only $14.95!

To sum up:

October 16th 1pm PST — Local/Travelling fans send in your emails to get into the Finale Screening!

October 18th 1:30am PST (REMEMBER SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY MORNING!) — Live chat online with Tony & Sandeep while we watch:

October 18th 2am — ATOM TV episode featuring exclusive FINALE footage hosted by Tony & Sandeep

October 26th 7pm PST — Live Finale Screening with Cast & Crew, drinks, and joy!

October 27th — Online release of The Legend of Neil Series Finale

Buy Stuff.

Love you all!

“The Legend of Neil” Minisodes 4 & 5

from The Legend of Neil:

Hey all,

I’m such a jerk! I forgot to post the last TWO minisodes on this blog/email blast. If you haven’t seen em yet, give em a go. They’re known to relieve stress and cure low self esteem according to my naturopathist.

Minisode 4: “Dirty Old Man Dancing”

Minisode 5: “Glarry Botter and the Orphan/Teacher Conference”

You’re welcome.

Mandalorian Kids Take Control in an All-New Episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”!

from StarWars.com:

Much to her chagrin, Ahsoka Tano is assigned to teach a class at the cadet academy on Mandalore. Soon after she arrives, however, some of her students are drawn into a treacherous plot.

“The Academy” finds its heroes not among the super-powered Jedi or even the ranks of the highly-trained clone everymen. Instead, the protagonists are intrepid youngsters on a principled quest — to uncover the corruption that is poisoning their homeworld. Delving ever deeper into the dysfunctional social mechanics of Mandalore, it’s an all-new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars — airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, October 15 on Cartoon Network.

Note: Next week’s episode marks the return of deadly assassin Aurra Sing (voiced by Jaime King).

Weta: Awesome Offers on “Doctor Who” and NEW Art Book!

from Weta:

Half Price Doctor Who! This week only.
We’ve chosen a couple of our more popular Doctor Who collectibles and are offering them at an insanely low price this week. A Dalek for £74? Unheard-of. A Cyberman Leader Helmet for £19? Yes, indeed! Check out our Doctor Who collectibles and read the reviews!

The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop Shipping shortly!
We will start shipping the book World Wide this week — if you haven’t placed your pre-order yet — please get your order in. Don’t forget — when you order directly from Weta, you get the VERY cool stencil signed by Greg Broadmore, Leri Greer, David Meng, Christian Pearce and of course the author, Daniel Falconer. The books are here and we will start delivering world wide this week!

White Cloud Worlds — the very best of New Zealand Fantasy Art in new book!
A new book — White Cloud Worlds — is now available for pre-order on our website. It features a long line of New Zealand’s very best fantasy artists, many of which work or have once worked at Weta Workshop. Paul Tobin, Greg Broadmore, Jeremy Bennett, Ben Wootten, Nick Keller, Jamie Beswarick… they’re all there along with MANY many more… Available in two versions, a limited edition boxed version with an art print or a standard hardcover edition, this is an OUTSTANDING book. Check it out!

Armageddon Auckland 23-25 October. Details!
We can finally divulge a bit more about our presence at Armageddon at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds 23-25 October. At Weta’s booth (#52) you will find senior model maker David Tremont along with Magnus and Iris as well as a long line of guests who are doing book signings:

Saturday 11-1: Greg Broadmore
The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop | White Cloud Worlds | VICTORY | Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory

Saturday 11-1: Paul Tobin, Dylan Coburn, Claire Hackett, Nick Keller
White Cloud Worlds

Saturday 2-3.30: Greg Broadmore
The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop | White Cloud Worlds | VICTORY | Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory

Saturday 3-5pm: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett, Nick Keller
White Cloud Worlds

Sunday 11-1: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett
White Cloud Worlds

Sunday 3-5pm: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett
White Cloud Worlds

Also — For the first time at a New Zealand con:

And much much more! Keep an eye for SPECTACULAR special offers in the next newsletter and read all about the event on our Facebook page!

Have you put your questions to Daniel Cockersell?
Daniel Cockersell, a Senior Sculptor at Weta Workshop will be answering questions from fans and collectors on the Weta message boards at The Shadow and Flame. Apart from sculpting for the movies we work on, Daniel has recently worked on some of our collectibles, such as Gollum, Éowyn and the Nazgûl, Bag End and our Halo and Doctor Who ranges. Ask your questions here — there is still time!

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