For Immediate Release
MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION PRESENTS
BLACK PANTHER
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DOMESTIC PREMIERE OF
REGINALD HUDLIN & JOHN ROMITA JR'S GROUNDBREAKING
TAKE ON THE FIRST BLACK SUPER HERO
Boasting an All-Star Voice Cast of Academy Award(r) Nominee Djimon
Hounsou,
Grammy(r) Winner Jill Scott, Golden Globe(r) Winner Alfre Woodard,
Kerry Washington and Carl Lumbly
LEAPS ONTO HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES FOR THE FIRST TIME
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
Marvel Knights Animation delivers all-out action as Reginald Hudlin and
John Romita Jr.'s Black Panther is brought to life in his own series for
the very first time since his creation in 1966. With guest appearances
by the X-Men and Captain America, The Black Panther's six episodes are
filled with exhilarating action, dazzling visuals and an explosive
soundtrack as he leaps from the comic book pages into homes everywhere.
On January 18, 2011, Shout! Factory, in association with Marvel Knights
Animation, will debut the long-awaited Marvel Knights Animation: Black
Panther on DVD. Inspired by the popular graphic novel from acclaimed
filmmaker/writer/producer Reginald Hudlin and legendary comic book
artist John Romita Jr.
Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther features an all-star voice cast
including Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond) as Black Panther; music artist
and actress Jill Scott as Storm; Kerry Washington (For Colored Girls) as
Princess Shuri; Alfre Woodard (True Blood) as both Dondi Reese and Queen
Mother; Carl Lumbly (Alias) as Uncle S'Yan; and the legendary Stan Lee
as General Wallace.
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the first and the greatest black Super
Hero when they imagined The Black Panther in 1966. He is no ordinary
Super Hero; he's the king of the scientifically advanced country of
Wakanda. Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther takes viewers on a
thrilling adventure which includes battle scenes, love stories and
political intrigue while John Romita, Jr. pens panoramic vistas,
brilliant visual design and intense action.
The Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther DVD is packed with extensive
bonus content and a graphic rich cover, plus a unique replica of comic
book-style plastic sleeve packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD
concept. Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther DVD is priced to own
at $14.97.
Synopsis
Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable
civilization. A family of warrior-kings possessing superior speed,
strength and agility has governed this mysterious nation as long as time
itself. The latest in this famed line is young King T'Challa, the great
hero known worldwide as the Black Panther.
Now, outsiders once again threaten to invade and plunder Wakanda.
Leading this brutal assault is Klaw, a deadly assassin with the blood of
T'Challa's murdered father on his hands, who brings with him a strong
army of super-powered mercenaries. Even with Wakanda's might and his own
superhuman skills, can the Black Panther prevail against this deadly
invading force?
Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther is executive produced and
written by Reginald Hudlin, and Co-Executive produced by Stan Lee.
Extensive DVD Special Features
* Looking Back at Black Panther with Reginald Hudlin
* Exclusive Music Video
* Trailers
Marvel Knights Animation remains true to the heritage of panel-by-panel
graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking graphics, 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 like Reginald Hudlin, John Romita Jr, Joss Whedon,
Brian Michael Bendis, Warren Ellis, Adi Granov, and John Cassaday.
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 8,000
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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