TRUE GLAMOUR NEVER FADES GREY GARDENS
INSIDE THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF JACKIE O’S RELATIVES
AVAILABLE IN STORES 1 DECEMBER 2010 FOR $34.95RRP
DVD INCLUDES AN AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND A FEATURETTE THAT COMPARES AND CONTRASTS THE FILM WITH THE ORIGINAL 1975 DOCUMENTARY
Highlighted by memorable performances from two-time Golden Globe® nominee Drew Barrymore (Going the Distance, He’s Just Not That Into You) and two-time Academy Award® winner Jessica Lange (Tootsie, Blue Sky), the HBO Films drama Grey Gardens tells the tender and intimate story of “Little Edie” and “Big Edie” Beale, two charming eccentrics who were relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Out in stores from 1 December 2010, the DVD includes an audio commentary with the executive producers and a featurette comparing and contrasting the film with the original 1975 documentary.
Filmmakers Albert and David Maysles catapulted the two women from virtual obscurity to cult status in the 1975 documentary that showed the mother and daughter living in squalor and near isolation in their decaying 28-room mansion. Thirty-five years later and interested in what transpired in the years before the documentary, director/writer Michael Sucsy’s original story for Grey Gardens offers a wry, behind-the-scenes look at the reclusive Beales that spans over four decades. Using the documentary of the same name as a framework, the film focuses on the downward spiral of their lives – from their glamorous, high society days in the 30’s to the 70’s and the circumstance behind their dwindling wealth and grasp on reality – and eventual financial rescue by their niece and cousin, Jackie O.
Grey Gardens co-stars Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love® from HBO) as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ken Howard (Michael Clayton) as Phelan Beale, Malcolm Gets (Caroline in the City) as George “Gould” Strong, Daniel Baldwin (Mulholland Falls) as Julius “Cap” Krug, and Arye Gross (Gone in Sixty Seconds) and Justin Louis (Saw IV and V) as the Maysles brothers. Teleplay by Michael Sucsy and Patricia Rozema, directed by Michael Sucsy, executive produced by Lucy Barzun Donnelly, Rachael Horovitz and Michael Sucsy, and produced by David Coatsworth.
Special Features:
- · Audio commentary with executive producers Michael Sucsy, Lucy Barzun Donnelly and
Rachael Horovitz.
- · “Grey Gardens: Then and Now” – a featurette that compares and contrasts the HBO Film
with the Maysles documentary and includes clips from the documentary as well as
enlightening interviews with Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange and the Emmy®-winning
director of the documentary Albert Maysles.
Rating:
TBC
Approx Runtime:
103 mins
Prepare for their arrival as V The Complete First Season Lands On Earth 10 November 2010,
Available to own on BLU-RAY for $59.95RRP, on DVD for $49.95RRP, 10 November 2010.
Also available TO DOWNLOAD from iTunes now.
“The season’s most entertaining new hour”
– USA Today
Are these alien visitors here to save us or hurt us? What are their intentions after arriving on Earth? What is the shocking truth behind the visitors – or V’s? The re-imagining of the highly popular 1980s miniseries attempts to answer these questions as Warner Home Video (WHV) proudly releases V: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray™ and DVD 10 November 2010, for $59.95RRP/$49.95RRP.
V: The Complete First Season tells the story of Earth’s first alien encounter. The visitors — human-like beings who know our languages and provide other-worldly gifts of technology and healing — arrive on massive motherships hovering over 29 major cities worldwide. Some consider them saviours in this post 9/11 world; others feel differently. A fledgling resistance is on the rise, determined to reveal the shocking truth.
“V proved to be one of the most exciting new shows on TV with its plot twists, special effects and constant action,” said Caroline Skillen, WHV Australia’s Marketing Director. “Warner Home Video is delighted to bring this re-imagined classic to Blu-ray™ and DVD.”
V: The Complete First Season stars Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Morris Chestnut (Ladder 49), Joel Gretsch (The 4400), Logan Huffman (America), Lourdes Benedicto (24), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), with Morena Baccarin (Heartland) and Scott Wolf (Everwood). Season one of the series was produced by The Scott Peters Company and HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television, and executive producers included Scott Rosenbaum (Chuck, The Shield), Scott Peters (The 4400), Steve Pearlman (Related), Jace Hall (Chadam), Yves Simoneau (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) and Jeffrey Bell (Alias).
BLU-RAY
Special Features:
- The Actor’s Journey from Human to V Featurette – Featuring the principal cast of V discussing the techniques, challenges and rewards they faced in terms of bringing V alive for a new generation
- An Alien in Human Skin: The Makeup FX of V Featurette – Contemporary techniques of special effects makeup application and execution are revealed
- Breaking Story: The World of V Featurette – An in-depth look into how the producers were able to create a fresh perspective on the V mythology
- The Visual Effects of V Featurette – A primer on the visual effects used to help enhance V, featuring a guided tour through ZOIC studios, the visual FX powerhouse responsible for the amazing CGI
- Commentary with Executive Producers Scott Rosenbaum and Steve Pearlman – Episode 11
- Deleted Scenes
Rating:
M
Approx Runtime:
520 mins
DVD
Special Features:
- The Actor’s Journey from Human to V Featurette – Featuring the principal cast of V discussing the techniques, challenges and rewards they faced in terms of bringing V alive for a new generation
- An Alien in Human Skin: The Makeup FX of V Featurette – Contemporary techniques of special effects makeup application and execution are revealed
- Breaking Story: The World of V Featurette – An in-depth look into how the producers were able to create a fresh perspective on the V mythology
- The Visual Effects of V Featurette – A primer on the visual effects used to help enhance V, featuring a guided tour through ZOIC studios, the visual FX powerhouse responsible for the amazing CGI
- Commentary with Executive Producers Scott Rosenbaum and Steve Pearlman – Episode 11
- Deleted Scenes
Rating:
M
Approx Runtime:
500 mins
INTO THE STORM IN STORES 1 DECEMBER 2010 FOR $39.95RRP
DVD Features Bonus Materials on the Intriguing and Legendary British Leader Winston Churchill and an Inside Look at the Making of Into The Storm
Intrepid, magnetic and inspirational, Winston Churchill played perhaps the single most important role in thwarting the Nazis during World War II. Set in the backdrop of the war, INTO THE STORM offers an intimate look at the unwavering and commanding leader in a powerful follow-up to the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning film The Gathering Storm from HBO®. Out in stores 1 December, 2010, and just in time for the holidays, the DVD includes an audio commentary with the film’s producer and writer as well as a behind-the-scenes featurette.
Following the Allies’ success, Britain went to the polls in 1945 to decide their post-war prime minister and ruling party, taking more than a week to tally all the votes. Using those days as a framework for the story, INTO THE STORM begins as Churchill is on holiday awaiting his fate and reminiscing about the war years, when he guided his beleaguered nation through one of its most difficult and challenging periods. A fascinating and complicated man who also had his flaws, INTO THE STORM shows how Churchill’s prowess as a great wartime hero ultimately undermined his political career and threatened his marriage to his wife and lifelong supporter, Clementine.
Starring Brendon Gleeson, who garnered an Emmy® for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Churchill, the film also features Janet McTeer (Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner for Tumbleweeds) as Clemmie Churchill and Len Cariou (Tony Award® winner for Sweeney Todd) as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as well as James D’Arcy and Ian Glen. INTO THE STORM was directed by Thaddeus O’Sullivan (Proof 2) and written by Hugh Whitemore (WGA and Emmy® winner for The Gathering Storm). Executive producers are Ridley Scott (Oscar® for Gladiator), Tony Scott (Man on Fire), David W. Zucker (Numb3rs) and David M. Thompson (Elizabeth 1).
Special Features:
- · “The Making of Into the Storm” – a featurette that provides additional insights into the
life of the legendary British leader
- · Audio commentary with producer Frank Doelger (John Adams, The Gathering Storm)
and writer Hugh Whitemore (My House in Umbria, The Gathering Storm)
Rating:
TBC
Approx Runtime:
99 mins
BORED TO DEATH – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Available in stores from 1 December 2010, for $39.95RRP
Based on the Semi-Autobiographical Musings of Acclaimed Author Jonathan Ames
Meet Jonathan Ames: writer, romantic, unlicensed private detective. After his girlfriend leaves him and breaks his heart, he decides to live out his fantasy of moonlighting as a PI – just like his favourite noir crime heroes. Called “witty and deliberately offbeat…quirky…(and) charming” (The New York Observer), Bored to Death: The Complete First Season will be released on 1 December 2010 by Warner Home Video.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and DVD sets each contain entertaining bonus features including a guided tour of the New York sets by Jonathan Ames and Jason Schwartzman, a “Making of” piece and audio commentaries, and will retail for $49.95RRP and $39.95RRP respectively.
Blending neurotic humor and noir mystery elements, Bored to Death follows Ames (Jonathan Schwartzman, The Darjeeling Limited) as he solves a variety of cases in the Big Apple – despite the fact that he’s virtually inexperienced as a private detective. Jonathan pursues each case with gusto, though very little discretion, abandoning all sense of reality and avoiding work on his regular writing gig and second novel. The all-star cast also include Ames’s needy boss, George, (Ted Danson, Curb Your Enthusiasm®), who constantly interferes with his newfound career; as well as his best friend Ray, (Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover), who tries his best to advise him, while barely keeping his own life together.
Bored to Death is the brainchild of storyteller, actor and acclaimed author Jonathan Ames (The Alcoholic), whose fascination with noir writers like Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett led him to write a short story in 2007, which then became the basis for the series. Ames also serves as executive producer and writer of the show.
BLU-RAY
Warner Home Video Blu-ray™ discs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new formats also provide a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.
Special Features:
· “Jonathan Ames’s Brooklyn” – travel into one of New York City’s most popular boroughs and inside the mind of Ames via a guided tour of the show’s eclectic locations.
· “The Making of Bored to Death” – exclusive look at the making of season one, featuring interviews with cast and crew as well as author Jonathan Ames.
· Audio Commentaries – four hilarious audio commentaries with Ames, Schwartzman, Danson and more.
· Deleted Scenes – take a look at some of the hilarious scenes that didn’t make the final cut!
Rating:
TBC
Approx Runtime:
219 mins
DVD
Special Features:
· “Jonathan Ames’s Brooklyn” – travel into one of New York City’s most popular boroughs and inside the mind of Ames via a guided a tour of the show’s eclectic locations.
· “The Making of Bored to Death” – exclusive look at the making of season one, featuring interviews with cast and crew as well as author Jonathan Ames.
· Audio Commentaries – four hilarious audio commentaries with Ames, Schwartzman, Danson and more.
· Deleted Scenes – take a look at some of the hilarious scenes that didn’t make the final cut!
Rating:
TBC
Approx Runtime:
211 mins
RETURN TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY… WITH THE ACTION-PACKED ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS ON BLU-RAY AND DVD!
The Complete Season Two – From Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video, Four-Disc DVD and Three-Disc Blu-ray Set Includes All 22 Action-Packed Episodes, Extensive Behind-The-Scenes Materials and a Blu-ray Exclusive – Jedi Temple Archives
The Force is back and better than ever – in Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ The Complete Season Two, coming to high-definition Blu-ray™ and DVD this 10 November 2010 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of “a galaxy far, far away” with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe.
Relive all 22 Season Two episodes – featuring bounty hunters, space pirates, giant monsters, mind-controlling brain worms and the return of Boba Fett! – and then dig deeper with the ultimate look behind the scenes of the hit TV series. Bonus features include a look inside the Lucasfilm vaults, with featurette interviews along with Director and Artist commentaries on each disc. In addition, The Complete Season Two will include a 64-page production journal with concept designs, original sketches and notes from Supervising Director Dave Filoni. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials.
“Everything’s improved since the first season – the stories, the animation, everything,” said Filoni. “It’s bigger and better, and it’s going to look great in high-definition. We’re all just so proud of the series, and I think it shows; we’re bursting to share our production secrets, so the features are just full of fun insights from behind the scenes. As a fan, this is what I’d want.”
Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Republic – including the valiant Jedi Knights and their loyal clone troopers – fight bravely to repel the attacks of the evil Separatists and their droid army. With fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation, this is a Star Wars adventure that is bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever before!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two will be available 10 November 2010 for the $69.95RRP on Blu-ray, $59.95RRP on DVD. Additionally, JB HiFi will offer an exclusive version for $64.95RRP that includes a bonus disc.
Synopsis
As the fight for peace plunges further into the galaxy, the heroic Jedi are faced with all new dangers! Never-before-seen creatures pose new threats and create further chaos during the intensifying Clone Wars. Adding to the turmoil, bounty hunter Cad Bane steals valuable Jedi secrets, a mind-controlling queen creates an indestructible army, the giant Zillo beast terrorizes Coruscant and a young Boba Fett seeks out revenge!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars features the voices of Matt Lanter (“90210”) as Anakin Skywalker, Ashley Eckstein (“That’s So Raven”) as Ahsoka Tano, James Arnold Taylor (“The Spectacular Spider-Man”) as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Tom Kane (“Wolverine and the X-Men”) as Yoda.
BLU-RAY
Warner Home Video Blu-ray discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.
Special Features:
Blu-ray Exclusive – The Jedi Temple Archives
An extensive database exploring special effects footage, early concept art, 3-D character and object turnarounds and early animation. The Archives is a rare look at the assets in various stages of creation for The Clone Wars, with a wealth of surprises and never-before seen moments sprinkled throughout
Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
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- Attack of the Zillo Beast
- Magic of the Holocron
- Return to Geonosis
- Creating Mandalore
64 page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Rating:
PG
Approx Runtime:
494 mins
DVD
Special Features:
Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
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- Attack of the Zillo Beast
- Magic of the Holocron
- Return to Geonosis
- Creating Mandalore
- 64 page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Rating:
PG
Approx Runtime:
474 mins
MINDSCAPE AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC ANNOUNCE ‘DANCE PARADISE’ ON KINECT FOR XBOX 360 AND REVEAL THE FIRST 20 TRACKS
Transform your living room into a dance floor on November 18th
SYDNEY, 30 September, 2010: Mindscape and Universal Music have announced the release of Dance Paradise on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® on November 18th, Australian launch day. Using Kinect’s new tracking detection and control-free technology, Dance Paradise gives players the chance to express themselves, move completely freely and dance without any restrictions.
Thanks to its partnership with Universal Music and its subsidiary labels, Mindscape has been able to create a dance game appealing to children, parents, fans of classic hits and even the most die-hard of clubbers. In fun, colourful settings including beaches, discos and casinos; dance floor kings and queens will be able to dance solo or challenge each other in different multiplayer modes. With the Kinect for Xbox 360 sensor technology, two dancers can play simultaneously and be scored individually.
A PLAYLIST OF 40 INTERNATIONAL TRACKS AND DANCE SEQUENCES INCLUDING OFFICIAL VIDEOS!
Mindscape has created an eclectic playlist featuring the official videos of forty chart topping hits. Various genres including hip hop, pop, rock, R&B and dance ensure that Dance Paradise caters for anyone who likes to bust a move!
Dancers are represented by their own Xbox 360 avatar in game and will be able to develop their skills using dance sequences created by professional choreographers. Who hasn’t dreamed of dancing along to Daft Punk’s classic ‘Around the World’, or imitating Lady Gaga in ‘Bad Romance’ or going back to the 90s with MC Hammer’s ‘Can’t Touch This’?
The first twenty in game tracks to be announced include:
ARTIST | TITLE |
Akon | Bellydancer |
Caesars | Jerk It Out |
Cassius | Toop Toop |
Daft Punk | Around The World |
David Guetta ft Kelly Rowland | When Love Takes Over |
Geri Halliwell | It’s Raining Men |
Gwen Stefani | What You Are Waiting For |
Kool & the Gang | Celebration |
Lady Gaga | Bad Romance |
Laroux | Bulletproof |
Lily Allen | F*** You |
MC Hammer | Can’t Touch This |
Mika | We are Golden |
No Doubt | Hey Baby |
Pussycat Dolls | When I Grow Up |
Snoop Dogg ft Pharrell | Beautiful |
Sophie Ellis Bextor | Murder on the Dancefloor |
Supergrass | Alright |
Taio Cruz | Break Your Heart |
Yelle | À Cause Des Garçons |
FROGSTER PACIFIC AND N3V GAMES ANNOUNCE LOCAL SERVERS FOR RUNES OF MAGIC
Gold Coast, Australia – Sept 30, 2010
Frogster Pacific and N3V Games are proud to announce the arrival of Runes of Magic to Australia! Local servers will launch just next week, October 6, and and they’re celebrating with Brisbane’s own Mana Bar!
Runes of Magic (ROM) has been a massive success in the MMORPG genre pushing beyond a massive 4 million players worldwide this August. Working closely with the developers and Global Publishers, N3V Games will deliver unprecedented support and service for MMO Gamers in Australia, the likes of which have never before been seen.
Situated in a Tier 1 datacenter with a leading Australian ISP and service provider right in the heart of Brisbane, the ROM servers will be dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand market along with a dedicated support and community management team. This will revolutionise the gaming experience for local MMO fans, making high pings and lag a thing of the past which Australian MMO gamers have been craving for years! Players outside this region are welcome to join the Oceanic realm but for the first time ever, Australian players are on top. It’s Runes of Magic at a whole new level – and best of all it is free to play and download with no monthly fees.
Paul Olsen, Studio Head of N3V games explained, “We are very excited to be a part of the success that Runes of Magic (ROM) has brought to the MMO genre. We take great pride in partnering with Frogster Pacific to bring ROM to Australia and to setup local servers right here in Oz. We hope that all gamers (especially the MMO fans) will register and see why ROM is such a huge success around the globe. We are thrilled to give Australia and New Zealand the chance to play on the only locally hosted and run servers for a major MMO in Australia; we want our gamers to have the same great experience that everyone overseas is offered.”
Frogster Pacific and ROM Developers Runewaker Entertainment are coming to Australia next week to celebrate with N3V and Brisbane’s most devout MMO gamers. This exclusive launch event will take place on October 6 at the Mana Bar in Brisbane. Members of the public are invited to attend this exclusive event where they can play the game lag free, meet the devs and win stacks of great prizes. Register now to attend at www.manabar.com.au/runes/.
The Runes of Magic Australian servers will go live October 6 so get in quick and register at www.runesofmagic.com.au. It’s Runes of Magic like never before, it’s free, and it promises to rock your realm!
“A beautiful free-to-download, stylised, high-fantasy MMORPG that doesn’t require a subscription fee.”
Videogamer.com on 29 January 2009
“This is one game everyone should try.”
Tentonhammer.com on 4 January 2009
Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood All-Stars Deliver the Art of Drama and Humor in “Fable III”
Simon Pegg, John Cleese, and Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley headline this October’s revolutionary action-adventure experience
It takes a village, so goes the popular adage, and never has this been truer than in “Fable III.” As you embark on your own revolution to seize the throne from an evil tyrant in “Fable III,” starting Oct. 26 in North America exclusively on Xbox 360, you’ll be flanked by a supporting cast that features some of Hollywood’s most renowned talent, with film accomplishments that include “Monty Python,” “Star Trek,” “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and the upcoming “X-Men: First Class.”
Available today, the latest installment to the popular “Inside Lionhead” video documentary series features the talented cast, including Sir Ben Kingsley, Michael Fassbender, Simon Pegg and more, as they reflect back on their experiences working on “Fable III.” From topics such as Sir Ben Kingsley picking up a Welsh accent to how Michael Fassbender prepared to take on a villain’s role in his first video game voiceover project, watch what happens when the star-studded cast applies their craft to “Fable III,” this October’s most anticipated title.
“The ‘Fable’ franchise has always been recognized for its unique take on drama, morality, and of course, humor,” said Louise Copley, head of the “Fable” franchise. “We’re taking this to the limits in ‘Fable III’ by bringing on a star-studded cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley, John Cleese and Simon Pegg, who truly understand what it takes to bring characters to life in complex ways and add new dimensions of blockbuster entertainment to ‘Fable III.’”
“This is my first experience voicing a video game, so what drew me to it was the team, how committed they are, how well organized everything is and how beautiful the game is,” said Sir Ben Kingsley in the video documentary. “One of the things that’s missing from a lot of video games is good writing and good voice work. I think this one has a wonderful mythology and it’s witty and it’s engrossing,” added Simon Pegg in the video documentary.
Interact with these critically acclaimed actors in “Fable III” like never before. Talk politics with Sir Ben Kingsley, dish over the latest fashions with John Cleese or stir up trouble with Simon Pegg, all while plotting to bring the tyrannical King Logan – voiced by Michael Fassbender – to his knees. The Fable III voice-cast brings together some of the world’s most talented actors from all genres of the big screen, silver screen and theater, including:
· John Cleese as your trusty butler and confidant, Jasper
· Sir Ben Kingsley as the leader of the mountain dwellers, Sabine
· Simon Pegg as attention-seeking soldier Benn Finn who is looking for action
· Michael Fassbender as the evil King Logan whom your “Fable III” hero will lead a revolution against
· Zoë Wannamaker returns as Theresa. She was last seen taking over the Spire in “Fable II,” but who knows what her real motivation is?
· Stephen Fry returns as Reaver, the narcissistic marksman blessed with eternal youth
· Bernard Hill as Sir Walter Beck, your faithful mentor
· Nicholas Hoult as the potential male love interest, Elliot, to your “Fable III” female hero
· Naomie Harris as Page, the leader of the rebels who reside in Bowerstone
“Fable III” sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which you will be called upon to lead a rebellion against your brother, the tyrant king Logan, and rise up as the new ruler of Albion. Take part in all the action, drama and humor as you’re propelled into a rich and engaging story, featuring a unique cast of characters around you.
“Fable III” will be available in a Standard Edition ($59.99) and Limited Collector’s Edition ($79.99) for Xbox 360, and is available now for pre-order at participating retailers. With the character creator tool at xbox.com/fable3, called the “Fable III” Villager Maker, fans who pre-order the game at participating retailers can create and bring their personalized villager to life. Additionally, the in-game villager will deliver to your hero a thrilling new quest and 1,000 gold in fortune.
BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: THE ULTIMATE KIDS’ DVD FOR 2010!
BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: THE ULTIMATE KIDS’ DVD FOR 2010!
MELBOURNE, Wednesday 29 September 2010: The brand new series of Ben 10 is finally here! Madman is proud to announce the DVD release of BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: VOLUME 1 – the highly anticipated first volume of the action packed new Ben 10 series, on 1 December 2010 ($19.95RRP).
BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN follows 16-year-old Ben Tennyson in this, the third installment of the Ben 10 franchise. Ben is now a year older, a year wiser, and his secret identity as an alien-fighting superhero has been revealed to the world by a young fan named Jimmy Jones. Overnight Ben has become an international mega-star, loved by kids all over the world over but distrusted by many adults.
Joining Ben in his ULTIMATE ALIEN adventures are Gwen Tennyson and Kevin Levin. At sixteen-years-old, Gwen is still the level-headed member of the super-powered trio, and at seventeen Kevin is finally proving to be a true and loyal friend. With Ben now sporting his cool muscle car, the ‘Mark 10’, the trio will see action in places they’ve never been.
Armed with the mysterious new Ultimatrix, Ben is now able to transform into ‘ultimate’ versions of powerful alien heroes like Humungousaur, Swampfire, Spidermonkey, Cannonbolt, Echo Echo and Big Chill. Throughout the series he will also gain awesome new alien forms such as Ampfibian, Armodrillo, Terraspin, NRG and Waterhazard – each with their own set of amazing abilities. As well as these new ‘ultimate’ versions of his aliens, in ULTIMATE ALIEN, Ben must also deal with a brand new villain and his most formidable adversary yet – Aggregor! Aggregor is an Osmosian (like Kevin) and plans to absorb the powers of five unique aliens whose combined abilities will make him unstoppable!
With over 750,000 DVDs sold across the country to date, Ben 10 is the biggest Australian boys’ action brand of all time! The third incarnation of this worldwide phenomenon is set to strengthen this exciting and hugely popular brand with new toys, apparel, home wares and DVDs which are sure to be on the Christmas wish-lists of kids around the country.
BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN will premiere on Cartoon Network on Sunday 10 October, 2010. For more BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN news, games and to download the exclusive premiere party kit, check out www.CartoonNetworkAsia.com.