FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE BATTLE OF GOOD VS. EVIL RAGES ON!
HE-MAN AND THE
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Volume Two
Includes 13 Episodes
From the 2002 Emmy-Award Winning Series
Debuts on DVD on May 27, 2008
New Hope, MN (April 2, 2008) - BCI Entertainment announces the DVD release of
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Volume 2. This follow-up to the best-selling Volume 1 continues the adventure with the next 13 episodes of the Emmy-Award winning 2002 revival of the classic '80s cartoon. The second of three planned volumes,
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Volume 2 will debut on May 27, 2008 on a 3-disc set. In addition to 13 new-to-DVD episodes of the series, the DVD set will include numerous special features, including commentary tracks and interviews for an SRP of $26.98.
Launched as a line of action figures by Mattel in the 1980s, the popularity of
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE led to the original syndicated
HE-MAN cartoon series. This 2002 revival captured the themes and excitement of the original, while incorporating a fresh spin that entertained early enthusiasts of
HE-MAN and welcomed a new generation of fans. Produced for the Cartoon Network,
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ran through 2004 and won a 2004 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing.
Special features on the
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Volume 2 DVD include the original "Morals" segment for each episode (never seen on the Cartoon Network), the never before seen Villains Sketch Gallery, audio commentary on three episodes with director Gary Hartle, story editor Dean Stefan and writer Steve Melching, moderated by Ian Richter, scripts for episodes 14 through 26, and more.
SYNOPSIS
HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE focuses on the early adventures of Prince Adam, who, having just become Eternia's most powerful guardian He-Man, had to learn how to handle his new powers and lead his allies into battle against the evil Skeletor. With the aid of his own Evil Warrior Henchmen, Skeletor schemes to blanket Eternia in chaos, and rule over the planet in dominion. Only He-Man, guided and advised by the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, stands in his way.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
- The original "Morals" segment for each episode
- Audio Commentary on 3 episodes with director Gary Hartle, story editor Dean Sefan and writer Steve Melching, moderated by Ian Richter
- "He-Man Villains" Sketch Gallery
- "He-Man Villains" Still Gallery
- Background Gallery
- Complete Animatics of 4 episodes
- Scripts for Episodes 14 - 26
- Eight-page booklet
- Two Masters of the Universe Collectible Art Cards by acclaimed artists Joshua Middleton (Superman/Shazam!, NYX, X-Men Unlimited) and Sean Galloway (Hellboy Animated, The Spectacular Spider-Man: Animated Series, Teen Titans Go)
PRODUCT SPECS:
Rating: TV-Y7
286 minutes
SRP: $26.98
About Navarre Corporation
Navarre Corporation is a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, CD audio, DVD video, video games and accessories. Since its founding in 1983, the Company has established distribution relationships with customers across a wide spectrum of retail channels which includes mass merchants, discount, wholesale club, office and music superstores, military and e-tailers nationwide.
The Company currently provides its products to over 19,000 retail and distribution center locations throughout the United States and Canada. Navarre has expanded its business to include the licensing and publishing of home entertainment and multimedia content, primarily through the acquisitions of Encore, BCI, and FUNimation. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.navarre.com.
About BCI
BCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, is a leading independent entertainment DVD and audio publisher and distributor. Working with licensors from around the world, BCI has acquired an extensive library including animation, action, sports, horror, drama and special interest programming. The BCI brand is committed to bringing the most original product to the marketplace with its innovative marketing programs, bonus features and collectible packaging. The diversity of product has led to the creation of BCI's labels - Ink & Paint (animation), Ronin Entertainment (film and television programming from Japan) and Deimos Entertainment (horror, cult and sci-fi films). BCI is uniquely qualified to represent a vast array of content for North American DVD distribution. For more information, please visit www.bcieclipse.com.
About Mattel
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl, Radica and Tyco R/C, as well as Fisher-Price brands, including Little People, Power Wheels and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of 2008's "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine and among the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing sustainable business practices, Mattel marked a 10-year milestone in 2007 for its Global Manufacturing Principles. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.
