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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
A Classic Cartoon gets Deluxe DVD treatment ... and wins DVD Awards!

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON TWO, VOLUME TWO BOXED DVD SET

Released by BCI Eclipse / Ink & Paint
Two new half-hour documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, and commentaries hosted by him!
In Stores September 19, 2006.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 2 Volume 2 at Amazon

Season 2, Volume 2 includes:

* The final 32 episodes of the second season, fully restored for optimum audio and video quality, and presented in story continuity order;
* 6 DVDs released in a 6-Panel fold-out DigiPack, with embossed cardboard case!
*
"Animating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" — From Script to Storyboard to Voice Recording to Direction to Animation to Backgrounds and Color to Editing, here is a look at how He-Man cartoons were created!
*
"The Stories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2, Part 2" — Interviews with producers, writers, directors, and experts, specifically commenting on the Season Two episodes #99-130.
* THREE full-length commentary tracks (for episodes #100, #110, and #125) — Hosted by Andy Mangels and featuring Lou Scheimer, Erika Scheimer, Larry DiTillio, Tom Tataranowicz, Tom Sito, and Dave Teague!
* 2 new collectible 4 x 6 art cards by
Dan Brereton (a legion of evil) and
Mike McKone (an astonishing conflict),
with bios by Andy Mangels.
* Special Features include fifty detailed Character Bios by James Eatock, full-length animated Storyboard with interactive episode comparison for episode #110, "The Problem With Power", five Scripts in PDF format, Trivia, Commercial Spots, Easter Eggs, Spanish-language track, and more!
* Fourth part of a spine mural that spans all 4 MOTU volumes to make a cool background image

This is the fourth of four Classic MOTU volumes that completes all 130 classic episodes.
MSRP $49.98


REVIEWS

"A solid spate of extras... We've offered plenty of praise to these sets in the past, and rightfully so... BCI went the extra mile to give consumers their moneys' worth. In the end that's what is really great about these sets, they know that the fans are their main audience and they appeal directly to them. Grade 9 out of 10. IGN EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD!"
read the rest of the review from IGN

"Ink and Paint once again held back nothing when it came to a He-Man release. This final installment of episodes from the original series is of the highest quality... the set includes plentiful bonus features..."
read the rest of the review from I Miss the 80s

"Quite the package. Finishing the work on the original series that BCI started two years ago, it's impressive to see such material treated with loving care."
read the rest of the review from Andersonvision

"BCI Eclipse’s Ink & Paint studio is putting out some of the best DVD sets on the market, period. Regardless of whether you’re talking about television or film releases, these sets are absolutely fantastic. As a long time fan of He-Man, I don't think anyone could possibly ask for anything more from these beautifully (and lovingly) crafted sets. Grade A+"
read the rest of the review from DVD Snapshot


GREAT HE-MAN DVD INTERVIEW
at Farsector.com - Click Here to read it!


EASTER EGGS
Like many DVDs, the He-Man series will feature fun "Easter Eggs" for fans to hunt and find. But for those who want the candy without the hunt, here are the Easter Eggs for the Best of He-Man set, courtesy
BCI Eclipse

Disc 1: Go to the Main Menu, then click over to Episodes. Click Up twice, and Skeletor's face will appear. Click Enter, and a montage of Skeletor's insults will play!

Disc 3: Play the first episode. In the opening credits, when He-Man transforms, click Enter, or any arrow button. A montage of interrupted transformations will play!

Disc 5: Hit Play All, and skip forward to the very last chapter (23 chapters forward). Play the morals and credits. At the end, a slide-show of 28 photos from San Diego Comic-Con 2005 is available
!


PRESS RELEASE

July 13, 2006
NAVARRE CORPORATION’S BCI ANNOUNCES THE FINAL VOLUME IN ITS BEST-SELLING SERIES

“HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE”

Season Two, Volume Two—Featuring the Final 32 Episodes of the Original Series—Available September 19th For $49.98

Includes Two Feature Documentaries

Los Angeles, CA –All good things must come to an end….including the final volume of the original series of one of most popular animated DVD collections. BCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, and media company and underlying rights owner, Entertainment Rights Plc (“ER”), are pleased to announce the release of “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe®,” Season Two, Volume Two, featuring the final 32 episodes of the classic ‘80s series. This brand new, six-disc collection includes two feature documentaries, and will be available on September 19th at a suggested retail price of $49.98.

“He-Man and the Masters of the Universe®,” Season Two, Volume Two, is the fourth and final release in a set that includes all 130 original episodes of the popular animated saga. All four volumes put together will feature a unique He-Man “spine art mural.” The New Adventures of He-Man®, a sequel series of 65 episodes, will be released at a later time.

The six DVDs will include episodes 99-130 from the second season, and also features:
* Two brand new documentaries:
--“The Stories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” Season Two, Part Two, featuring interviews with producers, writers, directors and experts
--“Animating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” From Script to Storyboard to Voice Recording to Direction to Animation to Backgrounds and Color to Editing, here is a look at how He-Man cartoons were created!
* Full length animated storyboard with interactive episode comparison for episode #110, “The Problem with Power” Also includes the option to watch the comparison with Commentary.
* Two new original art cards (part of a 16 card series of cards available exclusively in each volume) by acclaimed artists Dan Brereton (award-winning creator of "The Nocturnals”) and Mike McKone (fan-favorite artist of "Teen Titans" and "Fantastic Four"!)
* Three Episode Commentary Tracks (for episodes #100, #110, and #125) by Lou Scheimer, Erika Scheimer, Larry DiTillio, Tom Sito, Tom Tataranowicz and Dave Teague. Hosted by Andy Mangels.
* 50 Detailed Character Profiles
* Trivia and fun facts
* Commercial spots
* Easter Eggs
* Photo Gallery
* English and Spanish language audio
* DVD-ROM feature: five complete episode scripts

“He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” Season Two, Volume Two, follows the tremendous success of the initial “Best-Of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Ten Episode Collector’s Edition, the first two volumes of Season One, and the first volume of Season Two.

Consulting with BCI on the project and providing some of the extra content is the staff of www.he-man.org, the internet’s largest portal for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe fan community including Emiliano Santalucia, James Eatock and Val Staples, as well as enlisting the help of Alessandra Fucarino and Alex Hawkey. Producing the special features, documentaries and other extra content is entertainment writer Andy Mangels, www.andymangels.com, a best-selling novelist, and author of Animation on DVD—The Ultimate Guide.

“He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” is a landmark in children’s television history, being the first nationally syndicated television program based on a successful toy line. Originally produced from 1983-1985 by world renowned Filmation Studios and syndicated until 1990, the show has experienced consistent popularity over the years.


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THE BEST OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
TOP 10 COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET

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2005 TV DVD AWARDS — Best 1980s Release
Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
Released July 12, 2005.
Click here to purchase The Best of He-Man at Amazon
Click here to purchase Best of He-Man 1 PSP at Amazon
Click here to purchase Best of He-Man 2 PSP at Amazon


HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON ONE, VOLUME ONE BOXED DVD SET

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Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
Released October 18, 2005.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 1 Volume 1 at Amazon


HE-MAN AND SHE-RA
A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores December 6, 2005.
Click here to purchase He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special at Amazon
Click here to purchase the UK/BRITISH version of He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special at Amazon UK


HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON ONE, VOLUME TWO BOXED DVD SET

Click Here to Go to this Page!
Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores February 14, 2006.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 1 Volume 2 at Amazon


HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON TWO, VOLUME ONE BOXED DVD SET

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Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, plus commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores June 6, 2006.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 2 Volume 1 at Amazon


THE LEGEND OF PRINCE VALIANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES, VOLUME 1
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET
Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring interviews and commentary tracks directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores July 4, 2006.

Click here to purchase The Legend of Prince Valiant, Volume One on Amazon


THE BEST OF SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER:
TOP 5 EPISODES &
"SECRET OF THE SWORD"
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET

Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring a new documentary directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, as well as commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores July 18, 2006.
Click here to purchase Best of She-Ra on Amazon


FLASH GORDON — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET

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Featuring a new documentary directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, as well as commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores July 18, 2006.
Click here to purchase Flash Gordon — The Complete Series on Amazon


SPACE SENTINELS & FREEDOM FORCE — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET

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Featuring interviews and documentary directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores August 22, 2006.
Click here to purchase Space Sentinels & Freedom Force — The Complete Series on Amazon


BLACKSTAR — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET

Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring interviews, documentary, and commentary tracks directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores August 22, 2006.
Click here to purchase Blackstar — The Complete Series on Amazon


HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON TWO, VOLUME TWO BOXED DVD SET

Click Here to Go to this Page!
Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, plus commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores September 19, 2006.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 2 Volume 2 at Amazon


DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH: VOLUME ONE BOXED DVD SET
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Featuring interviews and commentary tracks directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores October 10, 2006.
Click here to purchase Defenders of the Earth: Volume One at Amazon


GROOVIE GOOLIES: SATURDAY "MOURNING" COLLECTION BOXED DVD SET
Click Here to Go to this Page!
includes Special Features co-produced by Andy Mangels!
In Stores October 24, 2006.
Click here to purchase Groovie Goolies — The Saturday "Mourning" Collection on Amazon


JOURNEY BACK TO OZ:
SPECIAL EDITION DVD

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Featuring a commentary track hosted by Andy Mangels, as well as Special Features produced by him!
In Stores October 24, 2006.
Click here to purchase Journey Back To Oz — Special Edition on Amazon


SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER:
SEASON ONE, VOLUME ONE
BOXED DVD SET

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Featuring a new documentary directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, as well as commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores November 7, 2006.
Click here to purchase She-Ra S1V1 on Amazon


ARK II — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S DVD SET
Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring a new documentary directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, as well as commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores November 7, 2006.
Click here to purchase Ark II on Amazon


DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S DVD SET
Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring a new documentary directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, as well as commentary tracks hosted by him!
In Stores December 5, 2006.
Click here to purchase Dungeons & Dragons: The Complete Series on Amazon


NEW ADVENTURES OF HE-MAN
VOLUME ONE BOXED DVD SET

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Two final half-hour documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels, plus other Special Features!
In Stores December 26, 2006.
Click here to purchase New Adv. of He-Man Vol. 1 on Amazon


THE LEGEND OF PRINCE VALIANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES, VOLUME 2
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET
Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring special features produced by Andy Mangels!
In Stores January 16, 2007.
Click here to purchase Prince Valiant Vol. 2 on Amazon


SPACE ACADEMY:
THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD SET

Click Here to Go to this Page!
Featuring special features produced by Andy Mangels!
In Stores January 16, 2007.
Click here to purchase Space Academy on Amazon


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