Super-Heroes and Science Fiction meet on two great shows in this deluxe DVD set!
SPACE SENTINELS & FREEDOM FORCE — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET
Released by BCI Eclipse / Ink & Paint
Featuring a documentary and interview directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores August 22, 2006.
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Space Sentinels & The Freedom Force — The Complete Series includes:
• "The Magic of Filmation" — An exciting look at the history of the company and creators behind Space Sentinels and The Freedom Force and many other animated legends!
• Interviews with producer Lou Scheimer, writer Buzz Dixon, writer Michael Reaves, writer David Wise, designer Robert Kline, and animator Darrel McNeil,directed and produced by Andy Mangels.
• Extensive gallery of original model sheets, sketches, and presentation artwork of heroes and villains
• Live-action audition tapes for a planned "Young Sentinels" series!
• Trivia
• DVD ROM Features—all 13 episodic scripts for Space Sentinels and 3 episodic scripts for The Freedom Force (PDF format, PC/Mac readable)
REVIEWS
"BCI outdid itself with the documentaries provided here. It not only includes the original animatic presentation reel, but an audition tape for a live-action version of the show...All those who have been reared on post-renaissance ‘toons might find it hard on the eye and seriously hokey, but old farts (like me) will keep this one in our collections until you young’uns wise up."
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"Whereas most series of this nature would be distributed without any extras worth noting, this was an exception...Space Sentinels: The Complete Series was a walk down memory lane for a very reasonable price. "
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"Both shows are characteristic Filmation, colorful, outlandish, busy and flush with imagination... No matter how obscure a show is, count on BCI Eclipse to serve up a great set."
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"Of course, this is BCI Eclipse, and no matter how short the shows' runs were, they know how to cater to the fans, so this two-disc set comes with some really great extra features. They really dug into the well for this one, too, and came up with some really rare live-action footage that ties into the show. Grade A-."
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"As with almost all Filmation shows, the character designs here are awesome, but the scripts will make you go, “Wow, I really watched this? And enjoyed it?” Yes, you did. And you were eight at the time, so you have nothing to be ashamed of."
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"Bundled with this are a host of special features aimed to appeal at the nostalgia buff, be he casual or hardcore. Filmation has once again offered a rather packed DVD collective...Good solid animated kid’s fiction - recommended."
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22nd, 2006
NAVARRE CORPORATION’S BCI REACHES INTO THE FILMATION SCI-FI ANIMATION VAULT AND ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
“SPACE SENTINELS & THE FREEDOM FORCE — The Complete Series”
Two Complete Classic ‘70s Animation Series Available on August 22nd in a Two-Disc Set for $19.98
Los Angeles, CA – Continuing its ongoing commitment to releasing classic Filmation animation series, BCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, along with leading media company and underlying rights owner, Entertainment Rights Plc (“ER”), head into space and beyond with the classic ‘70s sci-fi animation series “Space Sentinels” and “The Freedom Force.” All episodes of both series will be available from BCI's Ink & Paint brand in a special two-disc collection this August 22nd at a suggested retail price of $19.98.
“While Filmation made a name for itself with the iconic series’ ‘He-Man®’ and ‘She-Ra®,’ there is a tremendous fan base that also remembers these classic sci-fi and super-hero programs,” said Jeff Hayne, Director of Acquisitions, BCI. “We’re looking forward to sharing these titles not only with those fans looking to reminisce about shows from their younger days, but also with a new, younger audience that will surely appreciate the creativity and nostalgia of these shows.”
"Space Sentinels" stars super-strong Hercules, shape-changing beauty Astrea, and lightning-fast Mercury, three young Earthlings who were transported to an otherworldly domain centuries ago. There, the cosmic computer entity known as Sentinel One granted them astounding powers and eternal youth. Now, they protect the human race from super-villains, marauding aliens, tampering time-travelers, and vengeful deities. The trio of heroes has become legend, guarding mankind as… the Space Sentinels!
The series—which aired in the 1977-78 television season—was ahead of its time with its racially diverse cast of a Nordic male (Hercules); an African-American woman (Astrea) and an Asian male (Mercury). During the 1978-79 television season, an equally diverse set of heroes was created as "The Freedom Force." That show included an animated version of ultra-popular live-action super-heroine Isis, star of "The Secrets of Isis."
“The Freedom Force” features five legendary heroes. Joining the returning strongman Hercules are the magician Merlin, super-adventurer Sinbad, armored giant of the East, Super Samurai, and the beauteous Egyptian heroine known as Isis! Headquartered in the sandswept Valley of Time, this powerful quintet defends humanity, using their awesome powers to defeat magical menaces, rampaging robots, and mythological threats. Together, they are The Freedom Force!
The two-disc collection features all 13 episodes of “Space Sentinels” as well as all five episodes of “The Freedom Force.” Special features include:
• Interviews with creators Lou Scheimer, Buzz Dixon, Darrell McNeil, Michael Reaves, Robert Kline and David Wise.
• "The Magic of Filmation" documentary tracing the history of Filmation, and its quarter century legacy of popular animated and live-action series
• “Young Sentinels” audition tapes
• Original “Young Sentinels” presentation – storyboard with narration
• Model Sheet Gallery—featuring original images from Space Sentinels and Freedom Force
• Young Sentinels gallery – early presentation images for the cartoon that would become Space Sentinels
• Spanish language tracks for all 13 Space Sentinels episodes
• DVD-ROM features – scripts for all 13 episodes of Space Sentinels and 3 episodes for The Freedom Force
• Trivia for both series
• Digital remastering of sound and video
As with the best-selling He-Man® and She-Ra® releases, consulting with BCI on the project and producing the special features, documentaries and most of the extra content is entertainment writer Andy Mangels, www.andymangels.com, a best-selling novelist, and author of Animation on DVD—The Ultimate Guide.
Under its Ink & Paint brand, BCI has to date released the following titles from the classic Filmation library:
The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe®
[2005 TV DVD Award for Best 1980’s Series release]
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe® Season One Volumes I & II
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe® Season Two Volume I
The Best of She-Ra, Princess of Power®
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
Prince Valiant
Flash Gordon
Blackstar — The Complete Series
And now:
Space Sentinels & The Freedom Force — The Complete Series
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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2005 TV DVD AWARDS — Best 1980s Release
Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
Released July 12, 2005.
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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
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Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
Released October 18, 2005.
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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.
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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
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Two new half-hour+ documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores February 14, 2006.
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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
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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.
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THE LEGEND OF PRINCE VALIANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES, VOLUME 1
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET
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Featuring interviews and commentary tracks directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores July 4, 2006.
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THE BEST OF SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER:
TOP 5 EPISODES &
"SECRET OF THE SWORD"
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.
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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.
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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.
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BLACKSTAR — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD SET
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Featuring interviews, documentary, and commentary tracks directed and hosted by Andy Mangels!
In Stores August 22, 2006.
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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON TWO, VOLUME TWO 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 September 19, 2006.
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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.
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GROOVIE GOOLIES: SATURDAY "MOURNING" COLLECTION BOXED DVD SET
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includes Special Features co-produced by Andy Mangels!
In Stores October 24, 2006.
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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.
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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.
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ARK II — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S 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.
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — THE COMPLETE SERIES
COLLECTOR'S 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 December 5, 2006.
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