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Savage Dragon Returns to TV with the Classic Cartoon on Peacock

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Image Comics fans can now finally rewatch the cartoon adaptation of Image’s partner and CFO, Erik Larsen’s, long-running, iconic Savage Dragon series—now on Peacock TV. The new, free streaming service will bring USA Network’s interpretation of Malcolm to their screens once more and the show is available in its entirety now for fans to binge watch at their leisure.

The Savage Dragon TV show debuted in 1995 and ran for 26 episodes over two seasons. The series’ appearance on Peacock this Summer marked its first official release for home entertainment from NBC Universal—25 years after its pilot’s initial airdate.

The best way to experience Savage Dragon remains to read the original comic book series, which is one of the longest running and bestselling independent comic book series to date. It is available in single issue and trade paperback edition print formats and in digital editions.

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Transformers: Beast Machines – The Complete Series Arrives September 2

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image003This fall, fans of the highly popular Transformers classic animated adventures can relive the high-octane action of Optimus Primal and the Maximals through the complete series release of Transformers: Beast Machines.  In 1999, Transformers fans and kids were introduced to the television series Transformers: Beast Machines. This is the unforgettable chapter which Optimus Primal and his legions of Maximals must battle the powerful Megatron and his new army of Vehicons.

On September 2, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Beast Machines: The Complete Series on home entertainment shelves.  This highly anticipated complete series set features all 26 visually stunning episodes with special bonus content in a deluxe 4-DVD set. Whether reliving the childhood memory or discovering this series for the first time, this is an essential home collection for every fan, collectors and entire family to complete their TRANSFORMERS home entertainment library. Transformers Beast Machines: The Complete Series is priced to own at $29.93 SRP.

When the Maximals return to their home planet of Cybertron, they find that everything has changed. Cybertron seems to have been abandoned… that is, except for the Vehicon drones policing the planet! To make the matter worse, the MaximalsS discover that they’ve been infected with a virus that threatens to wipe them out, unless they can adapt.  Enter the world of the Bast Machines!

DVD set includes commentaries and interviews with series developer Marv Wolfman, story editor Robert N. Skir, voice director Susan Blu and voice actor David Kaye.

First Images from Big Hero 6

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Disney has released some images from the upcoming animated movie Big Hero 6, based on the Marvel comic characters. This is the first Disney Animation Studio film to feature Marvle characters. A trailer will be released this upcomign Thursday.

The plot involves a 14-year-old prodigy Hiro Hamada  and his “compassionate nurse robot” Baymax, a squishy, white, health care droid that Hiro turns into an armored fighting robot  to help thwart crime in their city of San Fransokyo. Hiro joins his older brother Tadashi’s friends (Go Go Tamago,  Wasabi No-Ginger, Honey Lemon, and Fred) in forming a heroic team, though the nerdy teens  have no super powers, just  technology and intellect.

The film is co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, and star the voice talents of T.J. Miller, May Rudolph and Jamie Chung.

The movie opens November 7, 2014.

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IDW’s Killogy in Development as an Animated Series

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killogy animated sereisAward-winning executive producer/writer Rodney Barnes is teaming up with acclaimed comics creator Alan Robert to develop an animated television series based on Robert’s hit IDW Publishing graphic novel Killogy. Barnes and Robert will serve as executive producers on the series, with Barnes penning the screenplay for the pilot. Celebrities Frank Vincent, Marky Ramone and Brea Grant, who all appeared as main characters in the graphic novel, will now lend their voices to the show. Producers Chris White and Jeff Mazzola are also on board.

Killogy leverages a unique mix of humor, horror and pop culture to tell the unique tale of a group of murderers who inadvertently unleash an ancient voodoo curse upon New York.

In a release, Robert said:

For me, it’s all a bit surreal. I basically get to mash-up some of my favorite childhood heroes, throw them into these outrageous situations, and sit back and imagine what happens next. The series practically writes itself!

Additionally, Ex-Misfits horror-punk legend Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein will star in a special Halloween edition of Killogy. The one-shot comic continues where the graphic novel left off. It introduces new character, Doyle, as humanity’s last hope in a post-apocalyptic world flooded by an ocean of blood. Thebook will also feature a 10-page exclusive first-look at Robert’s forthcoming IDW series The Shunned One.

Killogy was nominated for Best Mini-Series at the 2013 Ghastly Awards and picked up a Horror Comic Award for Best Scene from ComicMonsters.com. Bloody Disgusting listed Killogy at #4 on their Top 10 Best Mini-Series of 2013. The Killogy graphic novel was recently licensed out to territories outside of the U.S. and will see a Brazilian release this summer from publisher NFL ZINE. The book will be translated in Portuguese.

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Movie Review: Son of Batman

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son of batman coverToday sees the original of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment‘s latest original animated movie based on the DC Universe, Son of Batman based on the story Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert.

Batman learns he has a son, Damian – and to further complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of his most dreaded enemies, Ra’s Al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, Batman must become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja man-bats before there are international consequences.

The movie continues the solid track record of animated releases by the company. I haven’t read the original comic its based on, so I can’t compare the two, I can say that this version is entertaining with solid pacing, and some really good action…. there’s a lot of action actually. Having read some of Damian’s adventures in comic form, I felt the film captured what I had imagined he’d be like, a brat with some serious kung-fu skills.

SOBat-RobinI think that’s what stands out to me about the movie, how everyone reacts to Damian. Bruce Wayne/Batman, and Alfred both have some issues dealing with their new family member. A lot of it all comes down to the voice acting, and I enjoyed David McCallum as Alfred and Jason O’Mara as Bruce/Batman. Stuart Allan is the voice of Damian, which was a bit jarring to hear (the voice doesn’t quite match the character’s look), but generally fit the character as far as age.

Overall, it comes to the story and action which this animated movie has, and has it pouring out of every corner. Sure there’s some plot issues, and character development problems as well, but for the action alone, this movie is worth it, as well as seeing everyone’s reaction to Damian, and that’s what will drive a lot of folks to check this out. Overall, it’s a solid introduction and addition to the DC animated movie universe, and here’s hoping we get to see some more of Batman and Damian’s adventures…. can you say Batman Inc.?

The release also includes some featurettes focusing on the League of Assassins and Ras al Ghul, Damian, designing everything, as well as four classic Batman cartoons.

Direction: 7.75 Acting: 7.5 Plot: 7.75 Overall: 7.75

Star Wars Rebels: WonderCon 2014 Exclusive Clip

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This special Star Wars Rebels preview clip, which premiered at WonderCon 2014, features an introduction from voice actress Vanessa Marshall and an exciting sequence from the upcoming animated series.

Hera, captain of the Ghost, pilots her starship during a battle with two TIE fighters. Chopper delivers a message from Kanan, currently engaging the TIEs in the top turret. The Jedi is apparently displeased with Hera’s maneuvering. In response, she takes matters into her own hands…

The Son of Batman World Premiere at Wondercon

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Son of Batman, the 20th DC Universe Animated Original Movie, will have its World Premiere as the featured event at WonderCon on Friday, April 18 in the Arena starting at 6:00pm. The premiere will be followed by a panel discussion amongst voice cast and filmmakers, including several members of the stellar voice cast — Jason O’Mara (Batman), Sean Maher (Nightwing), Xander Berkeley (Langstrom), Stuart Allan (Damian) — and filmmakers James Tucker (producer), Ethan Spaulding (director), Phil Bourassa (character designer) and Andrea Romano (dialogue director).

Son of Batman activities at WonderCon include an hour-long autograph session for fans on Friday, April 18 from 3:30-4:30pm in the DC Entertainment booth. All members of the panel are expected to be present for the signing, which will include an exclusive-to-WonderCon Son of Batman mini-poster. As the Friday night premiere of DCU films traditionally sells out, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will give fans an additional opportunity to see the film with an encore screening of Son of Batman on Sunday, April 20 at 1:15pm in the Arena.
Here’s the description for the premiere and panel:

Friday, 4/18/14

6:00–8:00pm World Premiere: Son of Batman – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation present the World Premiere of Son of Batman, the landmark 20th entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. In the film, Batman learns he has a son, Damian – and to further complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of Batman’s most dreaded enemies, Ra’s Al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, Batman must become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja man-bats before there are international consequences. Be among the first to see this new film, then stay for a star-studded panel led by the voice of Batman, Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Life on Mars) and fellow cast members Sean Maher (Firefly, Arrow), Xander Berkeley (Transcendence, Salem), Stuart Allan (Bad Teacher, Rise of the Guardians), and filmmakers including producer James Tucker (Justice League: War), director Ethan Spaulding (The Simpsons, Avatar: The Last Airbender), dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns), character designer Phil Bourassa (Justice League: War) and some potential surprise special guests. The panel will be moderated by TV Guide Magazine senior editor Rich Sands. Based on Grant Morrison’s famed DC storyline, Son of Batman arrives May 6, 2014 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. Arena

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VIZ Media Debuts Classic Ranma 1/2 Anime in Limited Edition Blu-ray Set

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Ranma_Set1-3D-BlurayLimitedEditionVIZ Media has announced the March 25th release of the first of seven sets of the venerable Ranma ½ anime series as a special new Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set and also as a Standard Edition DVD Set.

For the first time, all Ranma ½ episodes will be presented in their original Japanese series order. The Blu-ray Box Set features a special 3-disc set containing the first 23-episodes of the acclaimed martial arts action comedy, presented in full 1080p High Definition resolution for the first time, taken straight from the original Japanese Blu-ray masters giving fans the original, un-cropped 4:3 aspect ratio.

After taking a surprise dip in a cursed spring while on a training journey in China, martial artist Ranma Saotome and his father, Genma, aren’t quite themselves anymore. Now Ranma turns into a girl whenever he’s splashed with cold water, and Genma turns into a panda! Their new forms cause nothing but confusion at the Tendo Dojo, where Soun Tendo is waiting to introduce one of his three daughters to Ranma – as his fiancée! Turns out Genma and Soun arranged the match long ago, but the girl, Akane, and the boy, Ranma, aren’t exactly crazy about the idea, or each other! Or are they? Watch the gender switching, jealous rages, and martial arts battles unfold all over again!

The Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set comes packaged in a premium chipboard box with gold foil stamping with beautifully illustrated art by Rumiko Takahashi, and also includes a 64-page booklet with a full color episode guide along with a manga sampler from the brand new VIZ Media 2-in-1 omnibus release. Dialogue options are available for original Japanese with English subtitles or with dubbed English audio tracks, and a secondary subtitle track for signs and songs will also be included.

An extensive selection of bonus features for the Blu-ray Box Set will make it a must-own for North American fans. In addition to trailers and upcoming episode previews, the Blu-ray set includes footage of the packed-capacity Ranma ½ panel from the 2013 New York Comic Con, a highlight reel of the 2013 New York Comic Con VIZ Media events, and an exclusive “We Love Ranma” Part 1 – Manga Re-Mastering interview with VIZ Media Editor Hope Donovan that details some of the processes of the latest manga release.

The Ranma ½ Standard DVD Edition features 23 episodes presented with the original, un-cropped 4:3 aspect ratio, the 2013 New York Comic Con highlight reel, and official series trailers. Dialogue options are available for original Japanese with English subtitles or with dubbed English audio tracks.

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