Up on Blu-ray and DVD, Monsters, Inc. on Blu-ray, Plus More

UP on Blu-ray and DVD, MONSTERS, INC. comes to Blu-ray, GODZILLA on Blu-ray, CARS: GIFT SET on Blu-ray, LOGAN'S RUN on Blu-ray, WATCHEN: THE ULTIMATE CUT on Blu-ray, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD VOL. 2 on DVD, DRAGONBALL: SEASON 2 on DVD, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO COMPLETE SERIES on DVD, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD, NARUTO: SHIPPUDEN -- THE MOVIE on DVD, and ANIMATION EXPRESS COMPILATION on Blu-ray and DVD.

UP on Blu-ray and DVD

* Read our feature article on UP

Press Release from Pixar

UP - An exhilarating, hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure comes home when Disney•Pixar’s Up arrives on Blu-ray Hi-Def + DVD Combo Pack on November 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Blending inspired whimsy with powerful emotion, the hugely successful feature film is an artistic and entertaining tour de force for the entire family. Up is available in a four-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, and a two-disc DVD, which both include DisneyFile, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices, as well as enough bonus features that keep the fun coming.

Academy Award-nominee Pete Docter (2008, Best Original Screenplay, WALL•E; 2001, Best Animated Feature Film, Monsters, Inc.) directs one of the funniest fantasyadventures of all time featuring a gifted voice cast that includes Ed Asner (Elf), Christopher Plummer (Inside Man), Up co-director and writer Bob Peterson (Monsters, Inc.), Delroy Lindo (This Christmas) and John Ratzenberger (who has lent his voice to every Disney•Pixar feature film).

Up is the tenth in an unprecedented streak of critical and box office triumphs for Disney•Pixar that includes four Academy Award winners for Best Animated Feature— WALL•E (2008), Ratatouille (2007), The Incredibles (2004) and Finding Nemo (2003)— as well as Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life and Toy Story. Up joined each of its predecessors in ranking #1 at the box office on its opening weekend.

Synopsis:

Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios take moviegoers up, up and away on one of the funniest adventures of all time with their latest comedy-fantasy. Up follows the uplifting tale of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Their journey to a lost world, where they encounter some strange, exotic and surprising characters, is filled with hilarity, emotion and wildly imaginative adventure.

Character Facts

Up has 330 characters and variants. The aviator cap is worn eight times in the movie.

Carl

In Up, Carl Fredricksen's hometown is Bloomington, PD, which the sharp eye may be able to spot on Carl's mail. The fictitious location is a nod to director Pete Docter (PD), whose own hometown is Bloomington, Minnesota. The distance from that part of Minnesota to Angel Falls is 3,268 miles. Carl Fredricksen's last name came from relatives of director Pete Docter. Carl Fredricksen is so stylized that he's only three heads high. Most people are about seven heads tall.

Director Pete Docter animated Carl in the last scene of the film.

Ellie

Ellie is named after and voiced by Pete Docter's daughter, Elizabeth “Elie” Docter. She also drew some of the pictures in the adventure book.

Russell

One of Russell's merit badges is the Luxo Jr. ball. He also has a badge for 2D Animation, Toe Touching, Knot Tying, and many others. Jordan Nagai was 7-years-old when he was cast as Russell.

Muntz

Muntz's jacket is the first time in Pixar history where a cloth garment is made of fur. No CG animals were harmed.

Dug

Dug's Greek dog pack name was Lambda. Dug is voiced by Up’s co-director, Bob Peterson.

Kevin

Kevin is 13-feet tall. Director Pete Docter voices some of the bird noises for Kevin.

Pixar created new feather technology just for Kevin, but it's used three other places as well: Ellie's parrot, a feather duster, and the feathers on Muntz's wall. Kevin's design is based on many birds, including an ostrich (legs), cassowary (feather shapes), Monal pheasant (feather iridescence), heron and other large birds (behavior), toucan, quail, and peacock (beak and "dongles" on its head).

MONSTERS, INC. on Blu-ray

Press Release from Pixar

Scaring Up Big Laughs on Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack November 10, 2009

BURBANK, Calif., Nov 10, 2009 — This November, get ready for monster laughs and monster fun as Disney•Pixar’s Academy Award winning classic Monsters, Inc. roars to life as you’ve never seen or heard it before on Disney Blu-ray Hi-Def! For the first time ever, this blockbuster hit will be presented in the pristine manner the Pixar animation team always dreamed it would be – with scarily clear high definition picture and monstrously good sound that’ll have audiences screaming with delight. This all new Blu-ray also comes packed with exclusive new bonus features and a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie.

Now go behind-the-scenes of the this hilarious and visually groundbreaking film like never before with Blu-ray exclusive bonus features including a “Filmmakers Round Table,” in which the film’s creators discuss bringing Monsters to life; “Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek: Building Monstropolis in Tokyo,” a sneak-peek at the new Monsters attraction at Tokyo Disneyland; and the all new interactive game “Roz’s 100 Door Challenge,” in which viewers can solve a series of puzzles, trivia questions and more in order to become the latest Monsters Inc. employees! Open your door to the magic of Monsters, Inc. on Bluray for a movie viewing experience so funny it’s scary!

Monsters, Inc. features revolutionary, eye-popping animation and inspired vocal performances by John Goodman, as the lumbering and lovable Sulley, and Billy Crystal, as the wisecracking Mike Wazowski, two monsters employed by Monsters, Inc., the biggest scream processing plant in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly. Thinking she is WDSHE – Monsters, Inc. BD, p. 2dangerous and toxic, Sulley and Mike do their best to return Boo to her bedroom, but there are some monstrous hurdles in their way. Also featuring the delightful voice talents of Bonnie Hunt, Frank Oz, John Ratzenberger and Jennifer Tilly, Monsters, Inc. is frightfully fun entertainment families will want to enjoy over and over in Blu-ray Hi-Def, now available for an SRP of $39.99.

FOR THOSE ON THE RUN:

DisneyFile Digital Copy enables Monsters, Inc. Blu-ray owners to receive a digital version of the movie in their choice of iTunes or Windows Media formats. DisneyFile Digital Copy is a fast and easy way to enjoy your favorite Disney movies, anytime, anywhere on your Mac, PC and/or compatible portable device.

MONSTERS, INC. BLU-RAY DISC PRODUCT DETAILS:

STREET DATE: November 10, 2009

Direct pre-book: 9/15/09

Distributor pre-book: 9/29/09

Suggested Retail Price: $39.99

Feature run time: 95 minutes

Rated: USA: G

The following technical specifications may only apply to feature:

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

Video: 1080p, Widescreen

Sound: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

DISC 1

ALL NEW Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Features:

FILMMAKERS ROUND TABLE

* Filmmakers Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, Darla Anderson, and Bob Peterson reflect on the creation of the film, and share their most memorable anecdotes.

* MONSTERS, INC. RIDE AND GO SEEK: BUILDING MONSTROPOLIS IN TOKYO

* A sneak peak of the newest Monsters attraction in Tokyo Disneyland, with exclusive interviews of the artists and engineers behind the ride.

PLUS ORIGINAL DVD BONUS FEATURES:

* Academy Award nominated short film “Mike’s New Car“ (With Audio Commentary By Directors)

* Academy Award winning short film “For the Birds” (With Audio Commentary By Director)

DISC 2

ALL NEW Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Features:

* ROZ’S 100 DOOR CHALLENGE (INTERACTIVE GAME)

* Think you have what it takes to be a Monsters, Inc. employee? Roz will be the judge of that with her 100 Door Challenge. Deal with whatever is behind each new door. It could be a puzzle, a trivia question, a mini-game . . . it could be crazy! Do your best. Your future employment at Monsters, Inc. hangs in the balance.

* BD-LIVE FEATURES

* Movie Chat

* Movie Mail

* Movie Challenge

* Movie Rewards

* DISNEY FILE DIGITAL COPY FOR iTUNES AND WINDOW MEDIA PLAYER

PLUS ORIGINAL DVD BONUS FEATURES:

* Banished Concepts

* Storyboard To Film Comparison

* Monster file

* Animation Gag Reel 1: Sulley/Boo/Waternoose

* Animation Gag Reel 2: Giraffe Gag

* Animation Gag Reel 3: Sulley Bowling Boo

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc and electronic distribution. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is a division of The Walt Disney Studios. Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy

Award-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and most recently, WALL•E. The

Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards and its nine films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

CARS: COMBO PACK GIFT SET on Blu-ray

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Press Release from Pixar

BURBANK, Calif., November 10, 2009 — On November 10, steer your family toward the future of home entertainment fun with the all-new CARS: Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set. This limited edition Gift Set from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment includes the stunning Blu-ray transfer of the high octane adventure comedy, featuring eye-popping visual clarity, petal-to-the-metal sound and hours of innovative special features. Also included are a Standard Widescreen DVD version of the film for playback on portable devices, plus two very special, limited edition die-cast cars of the beloved characters “Lightning McQueen” and “Mater.” Arriving just in time for the holidays, the CARS: Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set is guaranteed to fuel hours of fun for everyone in your family and is the perfect way to rev up your Blu-ray collection!

Experience the freewheeling adventures of hotshot race car Lightning McQueen with CARS on Blu-ray and DVD! Featuring the ultimate in high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray edition of CARS also includes the uniquely interactive features “Cine-Explore,” for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience; “Car Finder,” an immersive game in which viewers can discover hundreds of "Car-acters”; Deleted Scenes; Radiator Springs Featurettes and Movie Showcase. The Standard Widescreen DVD of CARS also arrives souped-up with hours of entertaining bonus features, including the Animated Short: "Mater And The Ghostlight”; the Academy Award Nominated Animated Short: "One Man Band"; “John Lasseter's Inspiration For Cars”; Deleted Scenes and more!

To commemorate this Academy Award nominated (2006, Best Animated Feature) family favorite, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has commissioned the creation of two die-cast cars, based on the characters of “Lightning McQueen” and “Mater,” to be included in this delightfully tricked out gift set. These limited edition collectibles, along with the Blu-ray and DVD Discs, make this the perfect gift for fans of this hilarious and heartwarming animated classic. Available at an SRP of $49.99, gear up with the CARS: Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set, and set off on the road to unforgettable entertainment and innovative family fun!

ABOUT CARS

The creators of Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo present CARS, the story of rookie race car Lightning McQueen, whose life in the fast lane stalls out when he ends up stranded in the forgotten town of Radiator Springs. There, he meets a cast of quirky “car”acters who help him discover that there's more

to life than trophies and fame. CARS features an all-star voice cast that includes Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy and Bonnie Hunt and features a sensational soundtrack with songs from Sheryl Crow, John Mayer and James Taylor.

CARS Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features:

* Cine-Explore -- For The Ultimate Behind-The-Scenes Experience

* Car Finder: Discover Hundreds Of "Car-acters" In This Immersive Game

* Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene

* Radiator Springs Featurettes

* Movie Showcase: Instant Access To Select Movie Scenes That Showcase The Ultimate In High

Definition Picture And Sound

CARS DVD Bonus Features:

* Animated Short: "Mater And The Ghostlight"

* Academy Award Nominated Animated Short: "One Man Band"

* John Lasseter's Inspiration For CARS

* Deleted Scenes

CARS BLU-RAY COMBO PACK GIFT SET PRODUCT DETAILS:

STREET DATE: November 10, 2009

Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 (U.S.)

$54.99 (Canada)

Feature run time: 116 minutes

Rated: USA: G

The following technical specifications may only apply to feature:

Aspect ratio: Blu-ray Disc: 2.35:1

Standard DVD: 2:35:1

Video: Blu-ray Disc:1080p, Widescreen

Standard DVD: Widescreen

Sound: Blu-ray Disc: English 5.1 Uncompressed (48 kHz/24-bit); English, French,

and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Standard DVD: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX

Subtitles: Blu-ray Disc: English SDH, French, Spanish

Standard DVD: English

Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards and its nine films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

GODZILLA on Blu-ray

Press Release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Culver City, Calif. (August 31, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment introduces a behemoth of a Blu-ray Disc with the November 10, 2009 release of Godzilla for the SLP of $24.95. Co-written and directed by premiere action auteur Roland Emmerich (Day After Tomorrow, 2012), this modern-day take on the colossus creature wowed audiences during the theatrical release and is set to evoke roars of delight when seen in high definition. Mathew Broderick (Election, The Producers), Jean Reno (The Pink Panther 1&2), Hank Azaria (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Michael Lerner (Love and Other Disasters) and Harry Shearer (This is Spinal Tap) make up a cast of New Yorkers looking on with fear and foreboding as the reckless reptile lays siege on their city.

The monster Blu-ray is stacked with special features including movieIQ, a multiplayer trivia game and cinechat. Godzilla fans have the opportunity to test their skills against other experts via the BD-Live enabled multiplayer trivia game. Godzilla first-timers can get up to speed quickly by accessing movieIQ which will provide them with information on the production and players involved with the film. And all can share their knowledge, new or time-tested, with viewers around the globe with cinechat. Additional features include commentary, short films, featurettes and a sneak peek at the highly anticipated epic 2012 .

Godzilla Synopsis

Godzilla was directed by Rolland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow) who co-wrote the film with Ted Elliot (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Terry Rossio (National Treasure: Book of Secrets) and Dean Devlin (The Patriot); Emmerich and Devlin also served as producers. Additional producers include Ute Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow), William Fay (Eight Legged Freaks) who executive produced; Robert N. Fried (Rudy) and Cary Woods (Gummo) who were co-executive producers and Kelly Van Horn (TV’s “Dirty Sexy Money”) and Peter Winther (The Patriot) who were co-producers. This film stars Mathew Broderick (Election, The Producers), Jean Reno (The Pink Panther 1&2), Hank Azaria (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Michael Lerner (Barton Fink), Harry Shearer (This is Spinal Tap) as well as Maria Pitillo (TV’s “Providence”), Kevin Dunn (TV’s “Samantha Who”) and Arabella Field (Paper Man).

Exclusive to Blu-ray Special Features Include:

* The Ultimate Godzilla Multi-Player Trivia Game: Match your skills against others around the world and see if you have what it takes to become the king of the monsters

* movieIQ: BD-Live Connects You to movieIQ! Access real-time information on the cast, trivia and more while watching the movie

* cinechat: Send on-screen instant messages to your friends around the world while you watch the movie together

* Sneak peek at 2012

* Includes Digital Copy

Additional Blu-ray Special Features Include:

* Commentary with Visual Effects Supervisor Volker Engel and Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Karen Goulekas

* Two Featurettes

* Behind-the-Scenes of Godzilla with Charles Caiman

* All Time Best-of Godzilla Fight Scenes

* Three Short Films

* What Dreams May Come

* Monster Wars Part 1

* Where is Thy Sting

* Photo Gallery

* Godzilla Takes New York

* Production Art

* Publicity Stills

* Music Video of “Heroes” by The Wallflowers

Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow) who co-wrote the film with Ted Elliot (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Terry Rossio (National Treasure: Book of Secrets) and Dean Devlin (The Patriot); Emmerich and Devlin also served as producers. Additional producers include Ute Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow), William Fay (Eight Legged Freaks) who executive produced; Robert N. Fried (Rudy) and Cary Woods (Gummo) who were co-executive producers and Kelly Van Horn (TV’s “Dirty Sexy Money”) and Peter Winther (The Patriot) who were co-producers. This film stars Mathew Broderick (Election, The Producers), Jean Reno (The Pink Panther 1&2), Hank Azaria (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Michael Lerner (Barton Fink), Harry Shearer (This is Spinal Tap) as well as Maria Pitillo (TV’s “Providence”), Kevin Dunn (TV’s “Samantha Who”) and Arabella Field (Paper Man).

Godzilla has a run time of 139 minutes and is rated PG-13 Rated for sci-fi monster action and violence. Artwork and digital clips are available for download at www.sphepublicitycom. Visit Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.

LOGAN'S RUN on Blu-ray

A sci-fi movie taking place in the 23rd century, Logan’s Run stars Michael York (Logan) as a man living in a futuristic society who goes on the run to escape the required ceremonial death ritual for all citizens who reach the age of 30. With fine performances from Richard Jordan and Peter Ustinov, the film earned a special Oscar for visual effects, and was nominated for two Academy Awards- for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.

Special Features:

* Commentary by Michael Anderson, Michael York & Bill Thomas

* A Look Into the 23rd Century

* Theatrical Trailer

WATCHMEN: THE ULTIMATE CUT on Blu-ray

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Press Release from Warner Home Video

Be the first to own the must-have collectible for Watchmen fans when Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3 from Warner Home Video. From director Zack Snyder, this new and complete version of the action-packed blockbuster weaves Watchmen: Tales from the Black Freighter, the animated story-within-a-story into the Director’s Cut of the film, creating a true ultimate version of the critically acclaimed story.

Available in a limited quantity of 70,000, Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut also features new commentary by Dave Gibbons and Zack Snyder along with almost 3 hours of extras, including Hollis Mason’s animated tell-all, Under the Hood. Also included is Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic. Overseen by “Watchmen” illustrator Dave Gibbons and produced by Snyder, Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic contains all 12 chapters of “Watchmen,” the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, adding motion, voice and sound to the book’s strikingly drawn panels, spanning everything from the mysterious demise of the Comedian to the crisscrossed destinies of loosely allied superheroes to their fateful impact on the world.

From Director, Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead) Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut stars Jackie Earle Haley (Little Children, Semi-Pro), Malin Akerman (27 Dresses, The Heartbreak Kid), Billy Crudup (Mission Impossible III, Almost Famous), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (TV’s Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural), Patrick Wilson (Lakeview Terrace, Little Children), and Carla Gugino (Race to Witch Mountain, Night at the Museum).

SYNOPSIS

Someone’s killing our super heroes. The year is 1985 and super heroes have banded together to respond to the murder of one of their own. They soon uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger. The super heroes fight to stop the impending doom only to find themselves a target for annihilation. But, if our super heroes are gone, who will save us?

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut will be available on Blu-ray (4 discs) for $59.99, and DVD (5 discs) for $43.87.

BLU-RAY and DVD ELEMENTS

* Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut film

* Audio Commentary with Zack Snyder and Dave Gibbons

* The Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics (RT: 28:50) – Learn how the subversive, thematically complex, award winning comic that changed literature, inspired analytical debate, and won countless fans, was created.

* Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes (RT: 27:28) – Explores the fascination and psychology behind real-world vigilantes and where that behavior crosses over into actually donning the hood and behaving as superheroes.

* Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World (RT: 16:46) – The creators of Watchmen had a great understanding of engineering and science, allowing for plausible mechanics in their characters tools and the world itself. This featurette will guide the viewer through the filmmakers process of turning these technologies into cinematic reality.

* Watchmen: Video Journals

* My Chemical Romance video Desolation Row (RT: 3:16)

* Under The Hood (RT: 36:00) – A retrospective look on the biography by Hollis Mason – the original Nite Owl – and the world of those who stood for hooded justice.

* Story Within A Story: The Books of Watchmen (RT: 26:00) – Weave through the nuanced layers of detail to see how a comic-within-a comic acts as parallel commentary to the acclaimed work of Literature, Watchmen.

* Digital Copy of the Theatrical Version

* Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics

BASICS

PRODUCT SRP

4-Disc Blu-ray set $ 59.99

5-disc DVD set $ 43.87

Standard Street Date: November 3, 2009

Languages: English, Quebec French, Latin Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Latin Spanish

Running Time: 215 min

Rating: R (for strong graphic violence, sexuality, nudity and language)

DLBY/SURR DLBY/DGTL [CC]

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: TRUTH OR SQUARE on DVD

From Nickelodeon

After being entrusted by Mr. Krabs to keep the Krabby Patty formula safe, SpongeBob is overcome with grief for losing the recipe. He then relies on the help of his friends and Mr. Krabs' enemy, Plankton, to recover the recipe in time for the Krusty Krab's "Eleventy Seventh" anniversary. Watch the hilarity ensue when you pop in this SpongeBob SquarePants™ DVD. The DVD includes the extended director's cut of the "Truth or Square" TV movie.

Features:

* Also includes Karaoke Music Videos and a Behind-the-Scenes of the SpongeBob Opening featurette

* DVD includes the special extended director's cut of the "Truth or Square" TV movie

Format: DVD

Run Time: 108 minutes

Languages: English

Audio: Dolby Digital, Stereo

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD VOL. 2 on DVD

Press Release from Warner Home Video

Burbank, CA (July 28, 2009) – The anticipation has been building and the day has finally come as Warner Home Video (WHV) helps protect Gotham with the release of Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 2 on DVD. Batman is back for a second time teaming up with Green Arrow, Wildcat, Blue Beetle, Speedy and others to protect the world in this thrilling series put together by the unstoppable tag team of Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics. This second release from this hit action-packed adventure series airing on Cartoon Network is being released by WHV on DVD November 10, 2009, at the suggested retail price of $14.98.

Everyone knows that by himself the Caped Crusader is more than any villain can handle, but when he has other heroes from across the DC Universe by his side, there is no chance of taking him down. Though still based in Gotham, Batman frequently finds himself outside city limits, facing situations that are both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With formidable foes around every corner, Batman relies on his stealth, resourcefulness, strength and limitless supply of gadgets to bring justice home.

“Warner Home Video could not be any happier with the continued success of the Batman series and are ecstatic to be bringing the next installment to DVD,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation and Partner Brands Marketing. “Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 2 proves that when superheroes band together, there is no way that they can be taken down, which provides fans with an experience like no other.”

“One of the real pleasures of producing this incarnation of Batman has been teaming him with a wide variety of characters from across the DC Universe, some more well-known than others, but each with a passionate fanbase,” said Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation. “Seeing Batman on adventures with Green Arrow, Blue Beetle, Wildcat, Deadman and more has proven to be rewarding for our audience, and we look forward to telling more of these stories.”

Batman: The Brave and the Bold has been extremely popular on Cartoon Network with its combination of drama and comic relief. The show is one of the top-rated programs among boys 6-11 and men 18-49. The series, which has a full line of toys being released this year, is executive produced by Sam Register, and the producers are James Tucker and Linda M. Steiner. The voice cast includes Diedrich Bader as Batman, John DiMaggio as Aquaman, James Arnold Taylor as Green Arrow, Will Friedle as Blue Beetle, Corey Burton as Red Tornado and Tom Kenny as Plastic Man.

Episodes:

Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 2

1. Day of the Dark Knight!

2. Enter the Outsiders!

3. Dawn of the Dead Man!

4. Fall of the Blue Beetle!

About Warner Home Video:

With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

About DC Comics:

DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

About Warner Bros. Animation:

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, “Sinkin' in the Bathtub.” Since then, WBA’s characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, WBA is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as for maintaining the studio’s rich cartoon heritage. WBA also oversees the creative use and production of animated programming based on classic cartoon characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. WBA is one of the most-honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards, 35 Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, the HUMANITAS prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards.

DRAGON BALL: SEASON 2 UNCUT on DVD

The search for the seven magic balls continues!

After meeting his match in the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku embarks on a mission to recover the Four Star Dragon Ball that once belonged to his grandfather. His treacherous quest will take him from the terrifying heights of Muscle Tower to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea. But with the Flying Nimbus under his feet and Bulma's Dragon Radar leading the way, there's nothing mighty Goku can't handle.

With a dangerous new adversary out to get him, this will be Goku's most dangerous adventure yet. The sinister Red Ribbon Army, led by cigar-chomping Commander Red, is determined to seize the seven Dragon Balls and use them to conquer the world! Watch as colonels, generals, ninjas, android pirates, and giant pink monsters use every dirty trick in the book to stop Goku from getting his hands on the magic Dragon Balls!

Contains episodes 32-61.

Special Features: 24-page Booklet, Textless Songs, Trailers.

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.

Age Rating - 14+ More Information

720 Minutes

Format - Hybrid

Media - DVD

Product Availability - In Stock and Available

Publisher - FUNIMATION

Release Date - Nov 10 2009

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD

Press Release from Shout Factory!

This November 10, 2009, the action explodes onto DVD as the epic adventures of the original action hero arrive in stores nationwide in the ultimate collector's set. Witness their fight for freedom as the G.I. JOE team faces off against the venomous COBRA organization and their bid to rule the world. For the first time ever, fans can own the complete series of the original animated television show that was a pop-culture phenomenon for a generation of kids in the 1980's.

Now you can relive the original animated adventures of DUKE, SCARLETT, SNAKE EYES, FLINT, LADY JAYE and the rest of the team with G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero The Complete Series limited-edition collector's set from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Hasbro.

Loaded with over 36 hours of content, this 17-disc collector's set of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero contains all 95 episodes including the final episodes that have never been available on DVD until now, brand-new bonus features celebrating G.I. JOE's rich history, a special collectible book, an exclusive 1-GB "Dog Tag" Flash Drive (USB 2.0) with G.I. JOE silent comics, and special Arashikage and Cobra Rub-on tattoos. All collected in a specially designed deluxe footlocker case. Plus, there is a special DVD place holder inside this case for the G.I. JOE original animated movie when it becomes available next year! A fan must-have for this holiday season, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero The Complete Series limited-edition collector's set is priced at $179.99 SRP.

EXTENSIVE DVD BONUS FEATURES:

* Looking Back with writer Ron Friedman, Part One

* Looking Back with writer Ron Friedman, Part Two

* Looking Back with writer Ron Friedman, Part Three

* "Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs

* G.I. JOE's Original 1963 Toy Fair presentation

* Archival Hasbro toy commercials

* Printable "Jungle Trap" Script

* Every Day Heroes: The History of G.I. JOE -- An in-depth and insightful look at the many lives of G.I. JOE, from action figures and play sets to comic books and animated series. Includes exclusive, brand-new interviews with those most responsible for the success of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero

* Men & Women of Action: Creating the G.I. JOE Animated Series -- A look back at the development and production of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero with members of the creative team and voice talent.

* Voices of A Real American Hero -- An unbelievable roundtable discussion with eight key members of the voice cast. Jack Angel (Wet Suit), Michael Bell (Duke), Gregg Berger (Spirit), Aurthur Burghardt (Destro), Corey Burton (Tomax), Richard Gautier (Serpentor), Neil Ross (Shipwreck), B.J. Ward (Scarlett).

* Greenshirts: The G.I. JOE Fandom -- An intimate look at those most touched by G.I. JOE: its legion of loyal fans.

* Declassified: A Conversation With Larry Hama -- An in-depth interview with the comic book writer most responsible for the unforgettable stories and characters of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero.

* Fan Material - Live-action fan film Battle For The Serpent Stone.

SYNOPSIS

G. I. JOE is the code name for America's daring highly-trained special missions force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against COBRA, a ruthless organization determined to rule the world!

1n 1982 Hasbro made a bold statement when it launched its classic toy line of action heroes as an adventure-based team of unique characters, each with his - and her - own specialties. And because it captured the imaginations and hearts of kids aspiring to make a difference in the world, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero was an immediate success, lasting over 25 incredible years.

Street Date: November 10, 2009

Rating: Not Rated

Packaging: deluxe footlocker case

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Suggested Retail Price: $179.99

Running Time: 36.5 hours

Discs: 17

About HASBRO

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as G.I. JOE, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company's audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable "best of" compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD

Press Release from Warner Home Video

BURBANK, CA (October 27, 2009) – The JUSTICE LEAGUE comes together for the first time in one DVD collection as Warner Home Video (WHV) and DC Comics release Justice League: The Complete Series on November 10, 2009 for $99.98 SRP. The giant 15-disc collector’s DVD set includes all 91 action-packed episodes from the popular Justice League animated series and is loaded with exciting bonus features making it the perfect gift for this holiday season.

From the smash hit TV series, these triumphant tales of seven heroes united to become the JUSTICE LEAGUE will enthrall and inspire fans with over 35 hours of crime-fighting action from Justice League: Season One and Two as well as Justice League Unlimited: Season One and Two. Our favorite DC SUPER HEROES SUPERMAN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN, MARTIAN MANHUNTER, and HAWKGIRL join forces to fight evil across the galaxy inflicted by villains such as LEX LUTHOR, VANDAL SAVAGE and sorceress MORGAINE LE FEY. Acts of justice include saving AQUAMAN from a coup and clearing Green Lantern's name in a charge of genocide.

Justice League: The Complete Series also features incredible extra content including:

* Eight Creator Commentaries

* Eight Bonus Featurettes including:

* Inside JUSTICE LEAGUE - Creator’s Panel Discussion

* Storyboards: The Blueprint for Justice

* The Look of the League: Character Design

* JUSTICE LEAGUE - The First Mission Never-Before-Seen Promo

* JUSTICE LEAGUE Declassified - Phil Lamarr (The Voice of GREEN LANTERN) Takes You Behind the Scenes with the Show’s Creative Team

* And Justice For All- The Process of Revamping the Series with New Characters and a New Creative Direction

* Cadmus: Exposed – Mark Hamill and Series Creative Personnel Discuss This Popular Series Story Arc

* JUSTICE LEAGUE Chronicles: Series Writers, Producers, and Directors Discuss Their Favorite Moments Among Final Season

* Two Music Extras:

* Themes of Justice – Choose Your Favorite JLU Musical Theme Audio Tracks

* Music-Only Audio Track for the Final Episode Destroyer.

“Warner Home Video is very excited to announce the release of Justice League: The Complete Series just in time for the holidays,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Partner Brands Marketing. “The JUSTICE LEAGUE DVD box set is jam-packed with exciting episodes and hours of content which will be a wonderful addition to any fan’s collection and make a great holiday gift.”

“JUSTICE LEAGUE, and especially JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, offered us a very fun, creative format in terms of the stories we could tell and the characters we could feature,” said producer, Bruce Timm. “We did smaller, more intimate tales and epic, cast-anybody-from-DC stories, and thematically we went everywhere – from supernatural episodes to science fiction to straight-up heroic themes. It was our first series where we deliberately planned the character arc development from the start with long-term ideas, and were able to let the characters go where they would naturally – and sometimes they surprised us. And because we had this huge cast to choose from, all of the characters stayed fresh – because we had that much more room to experiment and expand. It kept the series from ever falling into a formula. I think this complete series package will be fun for fans to be able to see how the series rolled out from beginning to end, and get a true sense of the total scope of the show.”

The collector’s DVD set includes the following episodes:

Justice League of America: Season One

Disc 1

Secret Origins, Part 1

Secret Origins, Part 2

Secret Origins, Part 3

In Blackest Night, Part 1

In Blackest Night, Part 2

The Enemy Below, Part 1

The Enemy Below, Part 2

Disc 2

Injustice for All, Part 1

Injustice for All, Part 2

Paradise Lost, Part 1

Paradise Lost, Part 2

War World, Part 1

War World, Part 2

Disc 3

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Part 1

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Part 2

Fury, Part 1

Fury, Part 2

Legends, Part 1

Legends, Part 2

Disc 4

A Knight with Shadows, Part 1

A Knight with Shadows, Part 2

Metamorphosis, Part 1

Metamorphosis, Part 2

The Savage Time, Part 1

The Savage Time, Part 2

The Savage Time, Part 3

Justice League of America: Season Two

Disc 1

Twilight Part 1

Twilight Part 2

Tabula Rasa Part 1

Tabula Rasa Part 2

Only A Dream Part 1

Only A Dream Part 2

Disc 2

Maid of Honor Part 1

Maid of Honor Part 2

Hearts and Minds Part 1

Hearts and Minds Part 2

A Better World Part 1

A Better World Part 2

Disc 3

Eclipsed Part 1

Eclipsed Part 2

The Terror Beyond Part 1

The Terror Beyond Part 2

Hereafter Part 1

Hereafter Part 2

Disc 4

Secret Society Part 1

Secret Society Part 2

Comfort and Joy

Wild Card Part 1

Wild Card Part 2

Starcrossed Part 1

Starcrossed Part 2

Starcrossed Part 3

Justice League Unlimited Season One

Disc 1

Initiation

For the Man Who Has Everything

Hawk and Dove

Fearful Symmetry

Kids’ Stuff

This Little Piggy

The Return

Disc 2

The Greatest Story Never Told

Ultimatum

Dark Heart

Wake the Dead

The Once and Future Thing Part 1

The Once and Future Thing Part 2

Disc 3

The Cat and the Canary

The Ties That Bind (aka Miracles Happen)

The Doomsday Sanction

Task Force X

The Balance

Double Date

Clash

Disc 4

Hunter’s Moon (aka Mystery in Space)

Question Authority

Flashpoint

Panic in the Sky

Divided We Fall

Epilogue

Justice League Unlimited Season Two

Disc 1

I Am Legion

Shadow of the Hawk

Chaos at the Earth’s Core

To Another Shore

Flash and Substance

Dead Reckoning

Patriot Act

Disc 2

The Great Brain Robbery

Grudge Match

Far From Home

Ancient History

Alive!

Destroyer

About DC Comics

JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and DC Comics.

About Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, a division of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.

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NARUTO: SHIPPUDEN -- THE MOVIE on DVD

Press Release from VIZ Media

San Francisco, CA, September 16, 2009 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the DVD release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE on November 10th. The new film is the fourth in the NARUTO movie series, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens, and will have an MSRP of $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN.

In the newest animated feature film adventure, a powerful spirit that once threatened to destroy the world is back! Naruto’s mission is to protect a priestess named Shion, who is the only one with the power to seal away the monster. She also has the uncanny ability to predict someone’s fate. Her latest prediction: Naruto will soon die. Naruto’s only hope is to abandon Shion, but that’s not Naruto’s style. He decides to face her fatal prediction head-on–and die!

“The NARUTO Shippuden story arc is largely about growing up and as the world’s most popular ninja grows into adolescence, so have millions of his fans,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Director of Sales, Home Entertainment. “Naruto’s missions have become even more dangerous, and even fate will test Naruto’s skills and self confidence in this latest adventure as a mysterious princess foretells his death. We invite fans to check out all the action in this new feature film this fall!”

The NARUTO Shippuden manga and animated series pick up two years after Naruto left to train with his teacher and mentor Jiraiya. Now a teenager, the stories in the new series take a more mature and sometimes darker approach as Naruto returns to the Hidden Leaf Village to reunite with his old friends and discovers they are stronger than before – and maybe even stronger than he is! For Naruto, the spirit of a nine-tailed fox spirit trapped inside him is a metaphor for adolescence. There is a powerful force in this spunky teenager and he must learn to conquer it and overcome his own uncontrollable spirit and emotions while battling an array of villains and completing near-impossible missions.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 92 million copies to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for teens, and NARUTO Shippuden rated ‘T+’ for older teens) are some of VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America. NARUTO is a co-production of TV TOKYO, VIZ Media parent company Shueisha Inc., and Pierrot Co., Ltd.

For more information on NARUTO Shippuden, and to view NARUTO Shippuden episodes (subtitled) please visit the official NARUTO website at www.naruto.com. In addition, DTO (dubbed) is also available on iTunes. Classic NARUTO episodes can be viewed on hulu.com, Playstation Network, Xbox Live, Amazon VoD and iTunes.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages.

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ANIMATION EXPRESS COMPILATION on Blu-ray and DVD

On Nov. 3, the National Film Board of Canada released a compilation of auteur animation on Blu-ray and DVD, titled Animation Express. The DVD offers 26 shorts and the Blu-ray offers 39. More info may be found at: http://films.nfb.ca/animation-express/. You can find the full lists on this site. These sets may be ordered at www.nfb.ca/boutique or by phone at 1-800-267-7710.

Animation Express is a compilation of recent auteur animation from the National Film Board of Canada, the world’s leading public producer of animated films. Its 2009 release coincides with the NFB’s 70th anniversary. The collection features 26 films from both established and emerging filmmakers, includes multi-award winners such as Sleeping Betty and Madame Tutli-Putli. A special Blu-ray edition offers 13 extra titles, including two Oscar winners – Torill Kove’s The Danish Poet and Chris Landreth’s Ryan.

Founded by Norman McLaren, the NFB animation program is recognized for its innovation and artistry, and has won thousands of international awards, including seven Oscars, 32 Oscar nominations and top honours at the Cannes Film Festival.