From Joss Whedon, the Mastermind Behind the Acclaimed TV Series
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Award-Winning Artist John Cassaday
Comes the Ultimate Story of Mutant Survival!
MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION:
ASTONISHING X-MEN - GIFTED
HITS THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES FOR THE FIRST TIME
OWN IT ON DVD SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
The time has come for Marvel Super Heroes CYCLOPS, EMMA FROST,
SHADOWCAT, COLOSSUS, BEAST and WOLVERINE to leap from the comic book
pages into every home this Fall. On September 28, 2010, Shout! Factory,
in association with Marvel Knights Animation will unleash the highly
anticipated DVD of ASTONISHING X-MEN - GIFTED, the first title in the
multi-part ASTONISHING X-MEN home entertainment series.
Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's Eisner award-winning take on Marvel's
mightiest mutants comes to life through the studio of comics legend Neal
Adams, in the ASTONISHING X-MEN Marvel Motion Comic, adapting the
acclaimed "Gifted" storyline! Remaining true to the heritage of
panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, with groundbreaking visuals,
sensational soundscapes and, of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty
Marvel Universe, the ASTONISHING X-MEN - GIFTED DVD features the first
story arc of the ASTONISHING X-MEN 3-part series by Whedon and Cassaday.
Boasting an exciting array of bonus features, this DVD invites viewers
to delve deep inside the imaginative world of the Marvel Universe. A
must have for collectors and loyal fans, this deluxe DVD is featured
with a graphic rich cover and a unique replica of comic book-style
plastic sleeve packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept. It
is priced to own at $14.97.
Synopsis:
Professor Charles Xavier's X-Men - the aggressive Wolverine, conflicted
Beast and newly returned Kitty Pryde, led by Cyclops and Emma Frost -
find themselves confronted with Dr. Kavita Rao, who has developed a
controversial "mutant cure." Now they're up against science, prejudice
and a mysterious new foe named Ord! Can the X-Men protect the world's
mutants against this powerful new alien menace and the "cure" that
threatens to rid them of their unique abilities forever?
Extensive Bonus Features:
* A Conversation with Joe Quesada and Neal Adams
* ASTONISHING X-MEN "Rise Up" music video
* ASTONISHING X-MEN - GIFTED trailer
* Visual history of the characters
* Behind-the-scenes: Marvel Knights Animation
* Marvel Super Heroes(tm): What The - ?
* Artists gallery - John Cassaday
* Additional trailers
...and More!
Direct from the pages of the critically acclaimed comic books, Marvel
Knights Animation remains true to the legendary Marvel experience of
sophisticated storytelling and dynamic artwork. Behind every image and
every word lies the genius of Marvel's celebrated creators like Joss
Whedon, Brian Michael Bendis, Warren Ellis, Adi Granov, and John
Cassaday. Marvel Knights Animation merges iconic Marvel comic book
graphics and dynamic animation, utilizing some of the latest technology
to provide incredible, cutting-edge, in-your-face storytelling. A
wonderful hybrid that incorporates all of Marvel's greatest talents,
viewers can experience their favorite comics, as the spectacular visions
of these authors and artists come alive in Marvel Knights Animation.
About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000
characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel
utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and
publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com
<http://www.marvel.com/> .
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to
producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture.
Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their
careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning
consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's DVD offerings serve up
classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live
music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with
extras. The company's audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY(r)-nominated boxed
sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album
reissues and indispensable "best of" compilations. These riches are the
result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the
company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.
With its fingers on the pulse of pop culture, Shout! Factory continues
to impact the entertainment media landscape through acquisition of top
quality programming for home entertainment releases. Shout! Factory is
based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit
ShoutFactory.com
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Contact:
Tom Chen Ann
Hinshaw
Shout! Factory Dan
Klores Communications
(310) 979-5602 (212)
981-5160
tchen@shoutfactory.com
ann_hinshaw@dkcnews.com
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