The hope for mankind's future resides in Ark II, the live-action show on this deluxe DVD set!
ARK II — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S DVD SET
Released by BCI Eclipse / Ink & Paint
In Stores November 7, 2006.
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ARK II — The Complete Series includes special features produced by Andy Mangels:
• Brand new half-hour documentary: “The Launch of Ark II”
• Two commentary tracks for episodes “The Flies” and “The Slaves,” featuring producers Lou Scheimer and Richard M. Rosenbloom; actress Jean Marie Hon-Trager; director Henry Lange; and writer David Dworski. Hosted by Andy Mangels
• Extensive photo gallery of promotional and behind-the-scenes images
• Art Gallery for proposed “Ark II” animated series
• Booklet with episode guide and trivia
• DVD-ROM features, including all 15 scripts and the Series Bible
• Spanish language audio tracks
more features may be added!
REVIEWS
"There's a talking chimp named Adam in it. I know that everyone here loves talking chimps. It's a chimp that talks. For a television show, that's like printing money...This is one of the best packages from BCI Eclipse that I have ever reviewed and I hope that every AV readers picks up a copy.."
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"As with all BCI’s Filmation collections, there are some interesting side documentaries. But the real value of this 1976 sci-fi collection is how well Ark II actually holds up after all these years."
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"Both tracks are fun as those involved trip down memory lane and elaborate on their roles in the production, what they liked about working in Ark II and how they feel about the series looking back on it...Ark II – The Complete Series should help the show find a more appreciative audience, particularly those who enjoy creepy talking monkey sidekicks. Recommended."
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"...these tracks are lively and informative and will definitely appeal to fans of the series... it is still fun to actually see the participants as they tell their stories. There are also several funny stories about working with Moochie the chimpanzee. Don’t miss it."
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"The special features include a half-hour documentary with producer Lou Scheimer and other people involved with the production, as well as actress Jean Marie Hon-Trager, who's aged extremely well. Grade C+."
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"As always, BCI Eclipse has done a great job with the DVD collection. It amazes me how they can produce some great extra features for an obscure TV show from the mid-70's while some companies can't even slap together a few extras for major hit shows. Grade B+."
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25th, 2006
NAVARRE’S BCI BRINGS REVOLUTIONARY 1970s SCIENCE FICTION SERIES TO DVD
“ARK II”
The Complete Series
All 15 Episodes Available in a Four-DVD Set
on November 7th For $29.98
Los Angeles, CA – A fearless leader. A beautiful medic. A young genius. A talking chimp. These four futuristic scientists are on a mission to bring hope to a new world in the 1970s series “Ark II.” BCI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, and UK media company and underlying rights owner, Entertainment Rights Plc (“ER”), bring this classic series to DVD on November 7th at a suggested retail price of $29.98.
The year is 2476, and the Earth has become a biological wasteland. Three young scientists—Jonah (Terry Lester), the leader; Ruth (Jean Marie Hon), the medic; and Samuel (Jose Flores), the young, technological genius—are joined by their sidekick, Adam the talking chimp, as they scour the globe in the Ark II. Their mission: to bring hope of a new future to mankind, while teaching those remaining earthlings valuable life lessons about ecology and social justice.
The series features guest appearances by such stars as Jonathan Harris (“Lost in Space’s” Dr. Smith); Robby the Robot (“Forbidden Planet”) and a young Helen Hunt.
“Ark II” premiered on CBS in 1976, and aired through 1979. The show reached syndication in the 1980s, confirming its status as a pop culture classic.
Special bonus features include:
• Brand new half-hour documentary: “The Launch of Ark II”
• Two commentary tracks for episodes “The Flies” and “The Slaves,” featuring producers Lou Scheimer and Richard M. Rosenbloom; actress Jean Marie Hon-Trager; director Henry Lange; and writer David Dworski. Hosted by Andy Mangels
• Extensive photo gallery
• Art Gallery for proposed “Ark II” animated series
• Booklet with episode guide and trivia
• DVD-ROM features, including scripts for multiple episodes and series Bible
• Spanish language audio tracks
Producing the special features, documentaries and most of the extra content is entertainment writer Andy Mangels, a best-selling novelist, and author of Animation on DVD—The Ultimate Guide.
About BCI
BCI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, is an independent entertainment video and audio supplier. BCI has continually redefined the standards and concepts of this industry, often introducing national success categories through its marketing programs. Its vast collection of titles represents both exclusively licensed titles from around the world, as well as in-house produced CDs and DVDs. Under its Ink & Paint brand, it releases classic animation on award-winning DVD sets. www.InkAndPaintDVD.com.
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