Synopsis:
The Spotlight Collection presents 30 classics from the more in depth Golden Collection:
Volume 6. The DVD includes classics from Warner Brother greats like Bugs Bunny, Daffy
Duck and others from the delightful Warner Brother gems from the great Termite Terrace
era. There are several great cartoons here on the first disc including To Duck or Not
To Duck, where Daffy Duck challenges Elmer Fudd to a wacky Boxing match, with unexpected
results, and Crowing Pains, with a young Henry Hawk, trying to figure out if Foghorn
Leghorn, the Barnyard Dog and even if Sylvester, yes that's right Sylvester is a Rooster.
There also are extra cartoons with Bugs that don't bring in anything new, Broom-Stick
Bunny and Baby Buggy Bunny from the Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 2, if you've
bought that one before, but works as a fair addition to the DVD set. The second disc
includes some of the classic Warner Brothers one-toon wonder supporting cast with
great classics like Wild Wife, in which a married woman tells how troubled her day
always is, while the man is working for his pay, and the hilarious The Hole Idea
featuring professor Calvin Q., who invents the wacky portable hole, that falls into
the wrong hands, and leads into a wacky robbing spree and police chase.
LOONEY TUNES - GOLDEN COLLECTION - Volume 6
Release date: October 21, 2008
Warner Brothers announced the "Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Volume 6" will be
the final DVD release of the GC series.
Synopsis:
"We've saved the best for last--more of your favorite Looney Tunes--your wish is
our command. The concluding release from the Golden Collection Series is a 4-disc
set with 60 more of the most looneytic Looney Tunes ever unleashed. Plus, 15 bonus
shorts to make this the biggest collection of Looney Tunes ever! Indeed, some have
never before been on home video!"
Warner IS going to continue releasing Looney Tunes on DVD, but is not ready to state
any details. So, we WILL see more new remasters of these great cartoons on DVD in
the future, but not using the label "Golden Collection."
Volume Six has a October 21, 2008 street date. Sporting 75 shorts, with 60 being
featured cartoon titles, and another 15 items listed as "bonuses" (and not yet named)
this looks to be a fine way to close out the GC releases. Also, WB has not revealed
the "extras" that, most surely, will be included.
Popeye The Sailor 1941-1943 V3
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Official website: http://www.popeye.com/dvd/
Synopsis:
Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 1 Pest Pilot / Problem Pappy / Fleets
of Stren'th; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 10 Me Musical Nephews /
Hull of a Mess, A / Alona on t; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 11
Baby Wants a Bottleship / Ration for the Duration; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943
Volume 3 Episode 2 Blunder Below / Kickin' The Conga Round / Nix On Hyp; Popeye
the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 3 Olive Oyl and Water Don't Mix / I'll
Never Crow Agai; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 4 Child Psykolojiky
/ Olive's Boithday Presink / Popey; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode
5 Flies Ain't Human / Olive's Sweepstakes Ticket / Qui; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943
Volume 3 Episode 6 Might Navy, The / Too Weak to Work / Scrap the Japs; Popeye the
Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 7 Cartoons Ain't Human / Wood Peckin' / Happy
Birthdaz; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 8 Hungry Goat, The / Pip-Eye,
Pup-eye, Poop-eye an' Pe; Popeye the Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume 3 Episode 9 You're a Sap,
Mr. Jap / Seein' Red, White n' Blue /; Popeye The Sailor: 1941-1943 Volume Three
REVIEW
For the most part, everyone will enjoy seeing these wonderful black and white cartoons
again. They will definitely show you how much tings have changed -- and you will hear
and see many things that are politically-uncorrect by today's standards. However,
the quality of this DVD is excellent.
THE FLINTSTONES: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release date: October 28, 2008
Synopsis:
Launched as an animated version of THE HONEYMOONERS, Hanna-Barbera's cartoon classic
THE FLINTSTONES is family entertainment at its finest. From the town of Bedrock, modern
Stone-Age couple Fred and Wilma Flintstone and their goofy best-friend neighbors Barney
and Betty Rubble comically trudge through prehistoric daily lives populated by animals-
cum-household-appliances with refreshingly sophisticated zaniness and humor. Meanwhile,
the Flintstones' affectionate pet dinosaur, Dino, and daughter, Pebbles--not to mention
the Rubbles' club-wielding infant Bamm Bamm--cause plenty of havoc in a prehistoric
world that's seen through a 1960s lens. This collection includes all 166 episodes of
the animated sitcom's six seasons. Yabba dabba doo!
Synopsis:
Charlie Brown for student body president! Doesn't that sound wonderful? Doesn't that
sound exciting? Doesn't that sound impossible?? With Lucy's polling help, good ol'
Charlie Brown realizes he doesn?t have a chance. So he backs Linus, who runs on a
pro-recess, anti-homework platform. Why, he once even shared his peanut butter
sandwich with a prospective constituent. Talk about a shoo-in! Unless, of course,
Linus talks about a certain Santa-like character who rises out of the pumpkin patch
each Halloween, a belief sure to blow his chances with voters. Join the fun and cast
your vote for You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown, hitting the campaign trail in a
sparkling Re-mastered Deluxe Edition with Improved Picture and Audio.
It will be a simply "Smurfy" day October 7, 2008 when Warner Home Video (WHV)
releases The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 on DVD. Released in time to observe the
Smurfs' 50th anniversary this year, this DVD will feature 20 re-mastered and uncut
episodes from the second half of the series' premiere season, along with a special
bonus featurette. Outfitted in eye-catching, super-smurfy packaging, this title
makes a perfect gift this holiday season for Smurf fans of all ages.
The Smurfs are a group of over 100 bluish, three-apple tall creatures who live in
the mushroom homes of Smurf Village. They are led by 543-year-old Papa Smurf (who
doesn't look a day over 530). Their lives would be perfect were it not for their
villainous Gargamel, a wizard who spends his days trying to capture them to eat,
turn into gold, or for other evil reasons. Gargamel's cat Azrael adds to the menace,
always looking for a tasty, Smurfy snack.
Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Smurfs originally premiered as part of
NBC's Saturday morning programming lineup. The Emmy® nominated series ran for nine
seasons on NBC earning a 42% share of the U.S. Saturday morning audience. The
Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 1, which features 19 episodes from the series' first season,
was released by WHV in February 2008.
REVIEW
For fans of these little blue people, this DVD is just awesome. The new 2-disc set with
20 classic cartoons will give you and your children hours of fun. With the likes of Papa,
Brainy, Hefty, Grouchy, Lazy, Handy, Greedy, Dreamy, and Smurfette, there's never a dull
moment in their tiny Smurf village hidden deep within the forest.
Along with these adventures, there's a special feature called "I Smurf the Smurfs" where
celebrities and people who worked on the show, like writers and voices from the show,
discuss the origin of the hit series and how it became a smurfy sensation for years to come.
Scooby Doo and the Goblin King
Release date: September 23, 2008
Official website: www.scoobydoogoblinking.com
Synopsis:
Scooby-Doo & The Goblin King, tells the story of Shaggy and Scooby-Doo as they
embark on a magic quest to save the Mystery Inc. gang from the spell of a wicked
warlock.
Scooby-Doo & The Goblin King follows that lovable Great Dane Scooby-Doo and his pal
Shaggy as they try to stop a second-rate, carnival magician named the Amazing Krudsky
(Wayne Knight) from turning everyone into horrible Halloween monsters, after he steals
the light magic from Princess Fairy Willow (Hayden Panettiere). Scooby-Doo and Shaggy
board the Grim Reaper Railroad, which is bound for the fantastic world of Halloween
land to retrieve the powerful Goblin scepter from the Goblin King (Tim Curry), before
Krudsky can. Along the way, the Mystery Inc. crew encounters several enchanting
creatures such as the infamous Headless Horseman, the helpful Jack O’Lantern and
a frisky broomstick that take them on the ride of their life. The film also features
the voice talents of Jay Leno, Lauren Becall, Lary Joe Campbell, Wayne Knight, Wally
Shawn, Russi Taylor and Thom Adcox.
Watership Down Deluxe Edition
Official release date: October 7, 2008
Official website: www.warnervieo.com
Synopsis:
Nestled among the rolling hills and peaceful meadows of England lives a community
of rabbits. When their warren is threatened, a small group of brave rabbits illegally
escapes into the unknown countryside in search of a safer home. Led by the visionary
Fiver, the courageous Bigwig, the clever Blackberry, and the honorable Hazel, they
embark on a danger-filled journey, where they must use their strength and cunning
to survive, while pursuing their dream.
This animated film adaptation is a thrilling allegorical adventure that celebrates
traditional values of loyalty, courage and spirit, with a voice cast of well-known
British actors such as John Hurt, Richard Briers, Harry Andrews, Simon Cadell, Nigel
Hawthorne and Roy Kinnear. The featured song "Bright Eyes" was sung by Art Garfunkel
and later released as a single.
Special Features include:
Watership Down: A Conversation with the Filmmakers -- Featurette with producer/
director Martin Rosen and editor Terry Rawlings
Defining a Style -- Featurette discussing the creation of Watership Down
Storyboard comparison
SILVERHAWKS
Official Relsease date: October 7, 2008
Official website: www.warnervideo.com
Synopsis:
In the far-flung future, the Galaxy of Limbo is in dire need of some heroes.
Terrorized by the ruthless villain Mon-Star and his intergalactic horde, the only
hope against this tyranny are the partly metal, partly real cybernetically enhanced
super-team --the SilverHawks. Led by the daring Quicksilver, the SilverHawks use
their amazingly enhanced bodies, their razor sharp wits, and a steely resolve to
battle Mon-Star and the forces of evil across the galaxy. Heroes like Quicksilver,
Tally Hawk, Super Twins, Blue Grass, Copper Kid and Stargazer sacrificed their
human lives on Earth to be sent into outer space and challenge their intergalactic
enemies.
Quicksilver, Talley Hawk, Super Twins and the rest of the SilverHawks are back with
the first ever DVD release of SilverHawks: Season 1 Volume 1 on October 14, 2008
from Warner Home Video (WHV). Created as a space-bound equivalent to the hit THUNDERCATS
animated series, SilverHawks originally featured many of the same voice talents.
SilverHawks: Season 1 Volume 1 will be released in a four-disc collector set that
includes 32 action-packed cartoons, as well as a special featurette entitled "Partly
Metal, Partly Real," which examines the development of Silverhawks, the follow-up
animated series from the same creative team that created Thundercats.
REVIEW
If you loved THUNDERCATS, you are going to enjoy SILVERHAWKS! Featuring the same
production team and voice talent as THUNDERCATS, the series was just as popular.
This 4-disc set contains the first 32 [of 65] episodes from the series; English,
French and Spanish audio; English & Spanish subtitles; plus the following Special
Features: "Partly Metal, Partly Real: Remembering Silverhawks" featurette, plus an
exclusive Sneak Peek at DC Universe's "Wonder Woman" animated original movie.
Considering that this series first premiered in 1986, the quality of the DVD is amazing.
Like any DVD lover, I look at the extras and on this set, you have some wonderful additions.
The exclusive WONDER WOMAN sneak peek is an awesome addition, along with trailers for
THUNDERCATS. These were created as kids cartoons -- and they succeed wonderfully. The
plots are not complex and should be easy to follow for your younger viewers.
Jack Frost Deluxe Edition (Rankin & Bass)
Official Release Date: October 7, 2008
Official website: www.kidswb.com/whv<
Synopsis:
Jack Frost is sure to warm everyone's hearts with the first ever re-mastered Deluxe
Edition DVD release of the classic, stop-motion animation feature Jack Frost. From
the animation sorcerers at the Rankin/Bass studios, this enchanting holiday perennial
about the crafty cold-weather elf. This special tells the story of Jack Frost, who
one fateful winter, visits the village of January Junction, where he falls head-over-
snowflakes in love with pretty maiden Elisa. Turning into a human boy, Jack begins
his courtship, only to lose Elisa to the evil clutches of Kubla Kraus the Cossack.
Teamed up with his elfin friends, Jack must use all his icy powers to free Elisa
from Kubla's army of mechanical men. Among the featured voices are Buddy Hackett,
as narrator Pardon-Me-Pete the groundhog, Robert Morse as Jack and Larry Storch as
Papa.
Jack Frost Deluxe Edition DVD bonus features include:
Totally Cool Crafty Creations - Mr. Wizard meets Martha Stewart in this fun-filled
featurette that teaches kids how to make their own holiday crafts, including paper
snowflakes, a magical snow globe and mounds of fluffy snow.
Snip's Snowy Sing-a-long - Join Snip the Snowflake Maker in this fun sing-along with
some of the all-time favorite songs from the movie, including "Me and My Shadow,"
and "Just What I Always Wanted."
REVIEW
There are some classic movies that make the holidays complete -- Jack Frost is one of them.
This re-mastered edition is a great addition to any holiday library set -- not only because
it has a good story, but because it is wonderfully done. Paul Frees (best known as Brois Badenov
on "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle") is wonderful as villain, Kubla Kraus.
SYLVESTER AND TWEETY MYSTERIES - Season 1
Release date: September 9, 2008
Official website: www.kidswb.com/whv
Starring: Joe Alaskey, June Foray; Director: James T. Walker, Lenord Robinson
Its mysteries and mayhem with sneaky Sylvester and lovable Tweety in this hilarious
collection full of crooks, comedy, and fwustwated puddy cats!
Synopsis:
What’s a couple of stay-at-home ghosts to do when their beloved home is taken over
by trendy yuppies? They call on Beetlejuice, the afterlife’s freelance bio-exorcist
to scare off the family – and everyone gets more than she, he or it bargains for!
Tim Burton guides this PG-rated comedy monsterpiece whose stars include Alec Baldwin,
Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder. And Michael Keaton is Beetlejuice, the ghost with the
most who flings one-liners, spins into grotesque forms, gobbles insects, and who just
can’t leave the ladies (living or dead) alone. Ghoul love it!
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: VOLUME 3
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Superman and the rest of the teenage gang of heroes are back in action when Warner
Home Video (WHV) and the Kids' WB! release Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 3 on DVD
September 9, 2008. The DVD will include 5 exciting episodes from the first season
of the smash hit, Legion of Super Heroes, which currently airs on Saturday mornings
at 10:00 am and ranks among the top five shows on the Kids WB! this season.
The Legion of Super Heroes, a three-time Emmy Awards® nominee features the teen Heroes
Superman, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Timber Wolf, Brainiac 5, Bouncing Boy and Phantom
Girl as they fight crime and protect mankind from a swarm of devious villains. In Legion
of Super Heroes: Volume 3, Superman's time in the 31st century draws to a close, prompting
the Legion to hold its annual tryouts for a fresh crop of heroes to replace him. The
audition stars off with The Substitutes, a wacky band of rejects, and a mischievous
wizard from planet Xerok who wreaks havoc in New Metropolis leaving only Phantom Girl
to save the day. The adventure continues as a new member, Ferro Lad, is inducted into
the Legion to help Lightning Lad defend his home from an onslaught of cosmic storms.
The action-packed episodes conclude with the Legion's biggest threat yet: The Sun-Eater,
a galaxy destroying weapon of mass destruction. Watch to see which Legionnaire makes
the ultimate sacrifice in a grueling battle to defend the Universe and save mankind.
"Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 3 features a group of crime-fighting heroes that
are both inspiring and exciting to watch" said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of
Family, Animation & Sports Marketing. "We are thrilled to release the next five
enthralling episodes in the Legion series that will surely be a hit with kids
everywhere."
REVIEW
While this DVD only has five episodes on it, they are pretty good -- especially for
longtime fans. The early cancellation of the show is a major disappointment, but having
this DVD will help smooth over feelings a bit. Having them on DVD and commercial-free
is a definite plus.
JUSTICE LEAGUE SEASON 1
Release date: August 19, 2008
Synopsis:
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and
Hawkgirl they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy.
These 7 super heroes unite to become the Justice League. These 26 adventures feature
battles with favorite villains like Lex Luthor, Vandal Savage and sorceress Morgan
Le Fey. Acts of justice include saving Aquaman from a coup and clearing Green
Lantern's name in a charge of genocide. From the smash hit TV series, these
triumphant tales of teamwork will enthrall and inspire!
REVIEW
For fans of the Cartoon Network series, "Justice League: Season One" is one must-
have DVD. All of the 26 episodes are presented in their original full screen format.
The 4-Disc set has a vibrant picture quality and a clear 2.0 Dolby Digital sound.
Among special features, it includes the 10-minute "Inside Justice League" panel
discussion, audio commentaries by series creators on three episodes (The Enemy
Below Pt.2, Legends Pt.2 & The Savage Time Pt.2), "The Look of the League"
featurette, storyboards and the never-before-seen "Justice League: The First
Mission" short. This set offers hours of enjoyment for all the little Justice League
fans out there.
LOONEY TUNES - SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION, Volume 6
LOONEY TUNES - GOLDEN COLLECTION - Volume 6
Popeye The Sailor 1941-1943 V3
THE FLINTSTONES: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Peanuts: You're Not Elected Charlie Brown DE
THE SMURFS: Season 1, Volume 2
Scooby Doo and the Goblin King
Watership Down Deluxe Edition
SILVERHAWKS
Jack Frost Deluxe Edition (Rankin & Bass)
SYLVESTER AND TWEETY MYSTERIES - Season 1
BEETLEJUICE
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: VOLUME 3
JUSTICE LEAGUE SEASON 1