It ships this coming Tuesday (to tie in with the weekend's upcoming new
Nancy Drew film at the box office, starring Emma Roberts), but Universal last week finally got around to issuing a press release for
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries - Season 2. Better late than never! Here it is:
Teen Idols Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson and Pamela Sue Martin
Team Up as TV's Favorite Teen Super Sleuths
THE HARDY BOYS NANCY DREW MYSTERIES: SEASON TWO
All 22 Episodes from the Second Season Available on DVD
June 12, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer 2007 promises to be the season of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, starting with the release of "The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season Two" on DVD on June 12, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson are Joe and Frank, the Hardy Boys, with Pamela Sue Martin as the intrepid Nancy Drew in 22 hour-long episodes based on the blockbuster book series. "The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season Two" follows the world's greatest teen super sleuths on a string of thrilling adventures that take them to exotic and dangerous locales including Dracula's Castle, Mardi Gras in New Orleans and even the Bermuda Triangle! As aspiring pop star Joe Hardy, Cassidy has ample opportunity to demonstrate the musical talent that made him a '70s sensation, delivering seven hit songs including "That's Rock 'N Roll," "Teen Dream" and "Hey, Deanie." Joining the teens is a line-up of great guest stars such as Casey Kasem, Rick Springfield, Melanie Griffith and Valerie Bertinelli.
"The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries Season Two" DVD features tons of wholesome, high-spirited fun and a special bonus featurette, "America's Top Sleuths," a Sleuth Channel countdown of the top sleuths in television and film. The five-disc set arrives just in time for longtime fans to re-acquaint themselves with old friends and new viewers to get ready for the theatrical release of the new, much-anticipated feature film, "Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Hollywood Hills," starring Emma Roberts. Also coming soon are an all-new novel, The Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, and a new Nancy Drew interactive game, "White Wolf and Icicle Creek." DVD is priced at $39.98. Pre-order close is May 8, 2007.
SYNOPSIS
It's the world's greatest teen super-sleuths to the rescue as Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys return in 22 hour-long episodes of "The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season Two!" Based on the hugely popular books and starring teen idols Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson and Pamela Sue Martin, these thrilling episodes follow the determined detectives on spooky mysteries in Dracula's Castle, at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and even in the Bermuda Triangle! Contributing to the fun and excitement are seven hit songs from Shaun Cassidy that made him a pop music sensation, including "That's Rock 'N Roll" and "Hey Deanie." Also, along for the chase in Season Two are such special guest stars as Casey Kasem, Rick Springfield, Melanie Griffith and Valerie Bertinelli. Follow the clues to fantastic music and adventures with TV's most famous teenage detectives!
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: June 12, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $39.98 SRP
Running Time: 17 Hours 45 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1.33:1)
Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0, English SDH
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