Mill Creek Entertainment sent out a press release right before the Labor Day holiday announcing several AwesomeToyBlog relevant DVD releases pending for September 13th and 27th. Available September 13th, with an SRP just under $30 is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2. Also available that same day is the 2nd volume of C.O.P.S. DVDs; based on the 1980s crime fighting Hasbro property. After the jump see the full press release from Mill Creek Entertainment, and check back on AwesomeToyBlog for my review of He-Man season 2.
Minneapolis, MN (September 1, 2011) Mill Creek Entertainment, a recognized leader in value entertainment will release an amazing assortment of value priced DVDs and Blu-rays sure to cap off the long hot summer this September. From much anticipated releases from the beloved, animated He-Man®, C.O.P.S. and Johnny Test franchises, a captivating new documentary series entitled Up From Slavery, to the long-awaited conclusion to the Gamera trilogy on Blu-ray, Mill Creek Entertainment continues to deliver value-priced home entertainment favorites on September 13 and September 27 starting at just $9.98 SRP.
He-Man® & The Masters of the Universe – Season Two
Follow the mythical adventures of Prince Adam whose secret identity is He-Man who is the most powerful being in the universe. Together with a loyal band of followers–Cringer, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Orko and the Sorceress – He-Man is the only man to thwart the evil warlord and stop Eternia from plunging into darkness forever. It’s up to He-Man to protect Castle Grayskull from the evil clutches of his skull-faced nemesis Skeletor and his evil army of super villains.
* Season Two in its entirety – 65 episodes
* Bonus Features include 50 character profiles, 3 documentary featurettes, 6 episode commentaries, DVD-ROM scripts and more
* $29.98 SRP
* 8 DVDs
* Available September 13, 2011
Gamera – Triple Feature Collector’s Edition – Blu-ray
Join Dr. Nagamine, Inspector Osako and the lovely Asagi Kusanagi as they attempt to unravel the mysterious and deadly monster attacks of both the Gyaos and the Legion. With the “help” of the military, the survival of the human race depends on them. The fate of the world depends on a gargantuan, aeronautic and flamably breathed reptile – Gamera, the guardian of the universe! This limited edition box set includes all 3 feature films from the Heisei Gamera trilogy, all beautifully remastered in stunning high definition. Also included is a wealth of bonus features!
* BONUS MATERIALS: Deleted Scenes, Camera Test & Special Effects, On-Location, Creating the Monsters, Theatrical Trailers, Creating the Costumes, Legion with Damage, Civilian Houses Blasted, Explosion Shots in Kasuminome, Special Effects Explosions, Gamera Puppet Special Effects, Gamera Can Fly and more!
* $19.98 SRP
* 2 Blu-rays
* Available September 27, 2011
Gamera – Revenge of Iris – Blu-ray
This award-winning, big-budget reboot of the classic 1960s Gamera franchise, brings the giant monster back to life in a gorgeous high definition presentation. Still reeling after the hard-fought battle to repel Legion, Japan is now reminded of a deadly foe from the past. The Gyaos have returned, and this time the winged, man-eating beasts have not only increased their numbers, but also added a menacing new member, Iris. Raised by a young girl whose parents were accidentally killed by Gamera, the blood-thirsty monster takes its learned hatred and goes on the warpath. Dr. Nagamine and Asagi Kusanagi are reunited to help Gamera in his relentless quest to destroy the Gyaos and thwart the revenge of Iris.
* $9.98 SRP
* 1 Blu-ray
* Available September 27, 2011
Johnny Test – Johnny Saves the World!
Take one part spiky hair, two parts genius sisters, a dash of talking dog, mix thoroughly and the result is an action-packed animated series about a boy willing to try anything in the name of science. Johnny is the ultimate test pilot where no mission is too insane, no challenge is too great, no villain is too menacing – and no sister-created concoction is too wild. As long as his dog Dukey comes along, Johnny gives it a go!
* This compilation DVD contains 10 hilarious episodes from this top-rated animated series
* $9.98 SRP
* 1 DVD
* Available September 13, 2011
Johnny Test – The Complete Seasons 3 & 4
Johnny Test chronicles the adventures of a fearless 11-year old boy, his genetically engineered super talking dog Dukey, and his 13-year old super genius scientist twin sisters Susan and Mary; who use Johnny as their guinea pig for their out-of-this-world scientific experiments. When it comes to adventures, Johnny and his souped-up super mutt are a team obsessed with pushing the limits – speed limits, time limits, physical limits, you name it!
* This DVD collection contains all 39 episodes from the 3rd and 4th seasons of this award-winning Cartoon Network hit series
* $12.98 SRP
* 4 DVDs
* Available September 13, 2011
C.O.P.S – Volume 2
The year: 2020. The place: Empire City. The situation: Brandon “Big Boss” Babel, along with his gang of crooks, is holding the entire city under the palm of his iron hand and the Empire City Police Department can do nothing to stop him. As a last resort, Mayor Davis sends CyberCOP Baldwin P. Vess (Codename: Bulletproof) to take him down. The concept is simple: collect the very best officers that the country had to offer and begin a campaign to eradicate organized crime. The members of C.O.P.S. are all extraordinary crime fighters — each one a master of a special skill, each one dedicated to the cause of justice. Though the concept may be simple, the job isn’t easy: The Big Boss and his gang are the roughest and most persistent bunch of criminals to challenge law and order in Empire City.
* This DVD collection features the concluding 33 episodes from this animated series based on the popular toy line from Hasbro
* $12.98 SRP
* 3 DVDs
* Available September 13, 2011
Up From Slavery
In 1860, as the American Experiment threatened to explode into a bloody civil war, there were as many as four hundred thousand slave-owners in the United States, and almost four million slaves. The nation was founded upon the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But when slavery was first brought to America’s shores, this war, and even the nation it tore apart, was centuries in the future.
With incredibly detailed historical reenactments, expert commentary and the stories of slavery told through first-hand accounts, this brand-new documentary event chronicles an epic struggle 400 years in the making. This is the harrowing and poignant story of these men and women who by their hands laid the foundation of what would become the most powerful nation on Earth.
* Exclusively available from Mill Creek Entertainment
* Produced by award-winning documentarians, Lionheart Filmworks
* 7-part series filled with captivating interviews and vivid reenactments
* $9.98 SRP
* 2 DVDs
* Available September 13, 2011
