Scooby Doo Wrestlemania Mystery Review

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What happens when you combine one of the most iconic cartoon characters, with the most iconic wrestling company of all time? Believe it or not you get one of the most entertaining Scooby Doo mystery in years. Fans of the classic Scooby Doo mysteries will be happy with the new installment. When Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to WWE's WrestleMania, the entire gang travel to WWE City. However, when a monster appears and threatens to ruin the event, Scooby and the gang enlist the help of the WWE superstars, including John Cena, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, Triple H, The Miz, Kane, Santino Marella, Sin Cara and Mr. McMahon, to help them solve the mystery.

 What makes this Scooby Doo entry a good one is the old school feel you get. Remember those Scooby Doo movies with Batman and Robin, Don Knotts and many more? This movie carries that same feel with the WWE Superstars. The film doesn't overdo it with guest appearances. Instead it has a nice balance of the Scooby and the gang and the WWE Superstars. The story is what you expect from a Scooby Doo movie. It follows the same formula of a spooky ghost terrorizing a town only this town is WWE City. WWE City is a city full of WWE Superstars, stores and many more. Think of it of a place where every fan of the WWE Universe would want to live. While the story is your Scooby Doo blueprint, it does pack tons of action, silly gags that the whole family will enjoy. Scooby Doo Wrestlemania Mystery is worth checking out. 

Naruto Shippuden Movie: Blood Prison Review

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Naruto is convicted of a serious crime he didn’t commit and is sent to the inescapable prison, Hozuki Castle. The warden, Mui, quickly seals away Naruto’s chakra to prevent him from rebelling. Refusing to give up, Naruto plans his escape while also befriending his fellow inmates Ryuzetsu and Maroi. 



DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASE OF NARUTO BLOOD PRISON ANIME FEATURE ON FEB. 18th

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The Blu-ray/DVD release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BLOOD PRISON on February 18th. The new release is rated ‘TV-14’ and will carry a DVD MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and Blu-ray MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / $27.50 CAN. Each version also features a special full-color variant O-card that will have different artwork than what is featured on the actual Amaray cases. A host of special bonus material for the DVD and Blu-ray editions includes an animated short film, Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!, as well as a production art gallery and the original Japanese theatrical trailers.

The Blu-ray edition additionally contains a personal message from NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto and an interview with Junko Takeuchi, the Japanese voice of Naruto Uzumaki. In the film, Naruto is convicted of a serious crime he didn’t commit and is sent to the inescapable prison, Hozuki Castle. The warden, Mui, quickly seals away Naruto’s chakra to prevent him from rebelling. Refusing to give up, Naruto plans his escape while also befriending his fellow inmates Ryuzetsu and Maroi. But he can't help but wonder what their ulterior motives are... “In BLOOD PRISON, Naruto is behind bars in a shinobi Alcatraz, accused of murder and attempted assassination, and the storyline and action that ensue makes this the most exciting NARUTO SHIPPUDEN feature film yet,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “Audiences are in for a wild ride as Naruto tries to prove his innocence and also help his new friends uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious Box of Paradise, and their ties to what it contains. Catch all the action on DVD and Blu-ray!”

Blue Exorcist The Movie Coming in a Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set and DVD

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At their recent industry panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta in Georgia, Aniplex of America Inc. announced its home video release plans for Blue Exorcist The Movie in North America on December 17th 2013. The Blue Exorcist series is an anime based on Kazue Kato’s hit manga published in Jump Square (by SHUEISHA) and it streamed on Hulu, crunchyroll, as well as on Neon Alley (English dub version). In response to its worldwide popularity, the movie was produced with an original story and released in North American theaters in August. The action-packed fantasy tale from animation studio A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic) features plenty of breathtaking visuals throughout the film. Blue Exorcist The Movie made its US debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles this past July. Blue Exorcist The Movie will be released in both a Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set and DVD. Both SKUs will feature the original Japanese and English audio (5.1 surround sound). The Blu-ray Box Set will also include 2 Commentary Tracks by the creative staff and Japanese voice cast and promotional trailers. In addition, it will also include the feature film on a Blu-ray disc, a Bonus DVD featuring an Exclusive Staff Interview, a Deluxe Booklet, along with some Exclusive Illustration Postcards all encased in a rigid box illustrated by the original manga author Kazue Kato. Both SKUs will be available for pre-order through Rightstuf.com and Aniplex’s official retailers (AniplexUSA.com/retailers) starting on Monday September 30th . The Limited Edition Blu-ray Box will be distributed in limited quantities and sold while supplies last.

Blue Exorcist The Movie Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set features:
 2 Discs (Feature BD disc + Bonus DVD) (TRT: Approx. 88 min.)
 Video: 16:9 Widescreen
 Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound)
 Subtitles: English
 2 Audio Commentary Tracks by Production staff and Japanese Cast
1) Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Liu), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and
Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer)
2) Jun Fukuyama (Yukio), Rie Kugimiya (Usamaro), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and
Takamitsu Inoue (Producer)
 Promotional Trailers and Commercials

 Bonus DVD: Exclusive Staff Interview
Atsushi Takahashi (Director), Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer), and Takamitsu Inoue
(Producer)
 Deluxe Booklet
 Exclusive Illustration Postcards
 Rigid Box illustrated by Kazue Kato (Manga Author)
 2-sided BD Wraps
Blue Exorcist The Movie DVD features:
 Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound)
 Video: 16:9 Widescreen
 Subtitles: English

 Mini Pin-up Poster
 2-sided Wrap in O-sleeve Case
Blue Exorcist The Movie can be pre-ordered and purchased at:
Right Stuf:Blue Exorcist The Movie Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set features:
 2 Discs (Feature BD disc + Bonus DVD) (TRT: Approx. 88 min.)
 Video: 16:9 Widescreen
 Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound)
 Subtitles: English
 2 Audio Commentary Tracks by Production staff and Japanese Cast
1) Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Liu), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and
Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer)
2) Jun Fukuyama (Yukio), Rie Kugimiya (Usamaro), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and
Takamitsu Inoue (Producer)
 Promotional Trailers and Commercials

 Bonus DVD: Exclusive Staff Interview
Atsushi Takahashi (Director), Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer), and Takamitsu Inoue
(Producer)
 Deluxe Booklet
 Exclusive Illustration Postcards
 Rigid Box illustrated by Kazue Kato (Manga Author)
 2-sided BD Wraps
Blue Exorcist The Movie DVD features:
 Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound)
 Video: 16:9 Widescreen
 Subtitles: English

 Mini Pin-up Poster
 2-sided Wrap in O-sleeve Case
Blue Exorcist The Movie can be pre-ordered and purchased at:
Right Stuf: http://rightstuf.com/i/AOA3401 (Blu-ray) http://rightstuf.com/i/AOA3402 (DVD)(Blu-ray)


Yu-Gi-Oh: The Official First Season DVD Review

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On September 10th 2013 Yu-Gi-Oh fans will have the opportunity to own the very first season of Yu-Gi-Oh on DVD. The DVD comes in two volumes. Volume 1 which contains three disc includes episodes one to twenty four and includes the epic battle between Yugi and Kaiba. Volume 2 which also contains three disc includes episodes twenty five to forty nine and concludes with the battle between Yugi and Pegasus. If you wanted to collect the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise at a decent price this will be the DVD to buy. 

All forty nine episodes are included untouched just how you remember it on television. Unfortunately fans looking for the original Japanese version of the show will be disappointed. This DVD contains the 4K edited version just how you remembered it on the CW. The DVD doesn't contain any special features or behind the scenes look at the show. It's just the forty nine episodes in English dub nothing more and nothing less. Personally I would love to see some special features like interviews with the English voice cast, the impact Yu-Gi-Oh had in the west and a little better presentation on the menu. However the DVD exceeds on giving you what you want which is Yu-Gi-Oh Season 1 in its entire length. The animation holds up well and you don't really see the age of the show which is great. Overall if you love Yu-Gi-Oh and want the collection at a fair price this is the DVD collection for you.

Final Grade: 8.0/B+
DVD Product Information

YU-GI-OH! SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 AND SEASON 1, VOLUME 2

Language: English (dubbed)        Color/ B&W: Color
Audio Format: Stereo                    Widescreen: No
Length: 8 hours, 16 mins. / 8 hours, 39 mins
Year:  Various                                    Genre:Anime

Format: DVD 3-PK Swing
Packaging: 3 Pack Swing + O-Card
SRP:  U.S. $24.95 , CAN $29.95


YU-GI-OH! CLASSIC SEASON 2

Language: English (dubbed)        Color/ B&W: Color
Audio Format: Stereo                    Widescreen: No
Length: 16 hrs. 32 mins.                 Units Per Carton: TK      
Year:  Various                                    Genre: Anime

Format: DVD 6-PK Set
Packaging: 2xTriple Swing Amarays in Slipcase
SRP: U.S. $44.95, CAN $52.95


DVD Product Information

YU-GI-OH! SEASON 2, VOLUME 1 AND SEASON 2, VOLUME 2

Language: English (dubbed)        Color/ B&W: Color
Audio Format: Stereo                    Widescreen: No
Length: 8 hrs. 16 mins./8 hrs. 16 mins.                   
Year:  Various                               Genre:Anime

Format: DVD 3-PK Set
Packaging: Triple Swing Amaray
SRP: U.S. $24.95 , CAN $29.95



Marvel Knights Animation: Wolverine Origin Hits Shelves July 9th 2013

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This summer, Marvel fans will learn the secret history of WOLVERINE that changed the Marvel Universe forever! Written by Eisner Award winner Paul Jenkins from a story by Joe Quesada, Paul Jenkins and Bill Jemas with captivating artwork by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove. The adventures of Wolverine’s early days and the startling revelation of his true origins are brought to life when MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION’S WOLVERINE: ORIGIN debuts for the first time on home entertainment shelves nationwide on July 9, 2013 from Shout! Factory. This highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation presentation boasts engaging storytelling combined with visual rich animation and insightful bonus content. Featuring cover art illustration by Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove, this deluxe DVD is collected in a unique comic book style packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept. As one of the most important stories of all time in the Marvel Universe, this DVD is a must have for loyal fans, comic book enthusiasts and collectors. MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION’S WOLVERINE: ORIGIN is priced to own at $14.97.
 
 
Exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content features interviews with the creators and illustrators to provide an intimate and retrospective look at the development and production process of this amazing story. Marvel Knights Animation remains true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking illustrations, sensational soundscapes, and of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty Marvel Universe. Behind every image and every word lies the genius of Marvel’s celebrated creators.
 
SYNOPSIS
Wolverine is the best there is at what he does - although of course, what he does isn’t very nice. But long before he was a member of the X-Men, a tormented experiment of the Weapon-X project, or even a savage bar brawler known as Logan – he was simply a young boy.
 
What incredible forces created this man, the world’s greatest killing machine? For years, Wolverine has searched desperately for answers from his past, from the wilds of the Canadian Wilderness to the teeming cities of Japan and beyond. And despite his perseverance and longing for the truth, he remains an enigma to himself and those around him. But, in this landmark event, Marvel reveals all: the birth and childhood of young James Howlett…the intriguing secrets of his family history…and the tragedy that changed everything.
 
Welcome to the greatest story never told.
 
Bonus Features Include:
An exclusive retrospective with the Eisner Award-Winning creative team behind Origin.
 
Total Feature Running Time: +/- 66 minutes