| 8/15/2007 11:10 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | I've mentioned it in a few posts on the forum, but I thought I would make a new thread for it now. Up until now, my all-time favorite set has been Sonic The Hedgehog: The Complete Series. While producing it, I would even openly refer to it as "my swan song", believing I could never top it. I was wrong. We're doing topping it right now with the upcoming Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! 3-disc set.
Sam & Max are two twisted, but lovable, detectives (Sam, a dog in a suit and fedora, and Max, a naked rabbit) who are constantly getting into all kinds of trouble while investigating the...well...downright weird. The humor is totally Adult Swim-ish; irreverently hysterical!
The characters originated as an underground B&W comic and reached a mainstream popularity when George Lucas' video game company, LucasArts, released the PC-based Sam & Max Hit the Road in 1993 (the Mac version was released in '95). The game was a hit and led to another incarnation of the characters: this animated series, produced for FOX Kids in '97, I believe. The series lasted 13 episodes (24 cartoons). Over the past couple of years, LucasArts began work on and then abandoned the sequel to the original video game for unspecified reasons and a new company (created by former LucasArts employees), Telltale Games, eventually picked up the license. Now, they've finished a full "season" of mini Sam & Max games that are available each month via their site: http://telltalegames.com/samandmax/.
While attending this year's International Comic-Con in San Diego, the set's producer, Frank Mohler, and I shot a brand new interview with Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell as well as an interview with the guys behind Telltale Games. Steve's interview is all but done being cut and I couldn't be happier. It is absolutely AWESOME. We're working on the Telltale interview now.
We're currently hoping to get together with Telltale to score some additional bonus material, as well.
Seriously, we're several months away from the release date for this set and it's already become my favorite project. And each day is looking brighter and brighter.
If you're a Sam & Max fan, you're gonna love this set. If you're not, you soon will be.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
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| 8/18/2007 9:15 PM |
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helgasboy
Member since: 7/5/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | I never saw the series But I'm willing to check it out. |
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| 8/19/2007 4:01 AM |
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Convoy
Member since: 8/9/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | I only got to see a couple of episodes, but I really liked what I saw, especially since I had played the game a few times at my uncle's house. I'll be getting this one for sure.
Choosing between cake and death is easy. Choosing between GODZILLA VS MEGALON and death is not. |
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| 8/19/2007 9:59 AM |
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milesdx
Member since: 2/10/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | I can't wait for this set. I still own the original game on CD-Rom. Boy was I surprised when Telltale came out with the sequel that Lucas Arts dropped, and now the complete animated series wow, could this get any better. |
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| 8/19/2007 12:42 PM |
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YoshiAngemon
Member since: 3/4/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Maybe we'll see Darla "The Geek" Gugenheek in CGI Form, as done by Telltale. At least for the menus, anyway.
And I started a thread of Sam & Max, myself, and I for one have this to say to Brian Ward: THANKS, GEEK! |
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| 8/19/2007 11:02 PM |
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HieroHero
Member since: 6/17/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Brian as a long time Sam & Max fan I couldn't be happier. |
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| 8/19/2007 11:33 PM |
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xChri5x
Member since: 6/11/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | I'd be peeing my pants if I wore any! |
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| 8/20/2007 9:44 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | And I couldn't be happier that fans have found this thread and information. Everyday I work on this project, I get more and more excited. The set is going to be amazing.
Stay tuned, my fellow lagomorph-lovers!
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 8/20/2007 12:15 PM |
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YoshiAngemon
Member since: 3/4/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Just don't get too excited, because it might eventually lead to it getting ruined, in a strange way. |
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| 8/20/2007 1:57 PM |
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trustkill01
Member since: 4/9/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Out of curiousity, i watch some parts of episodes of Sam and Max on YouTube.com, and by what B Ward said that it was kinda like an Adult Swim show, i can see that a little bit, but the only shows on Adult Swim that i ever watched(or bought the dvds too) were Aqua Teen, and Sealab 2021, who ever likes the show nothing agaisnt you all, but in my opinion I wouldnt buy the dvd, its just not my taste, i mean i am guessing the toon is a kids cartoon.....either way i was 9th and 10th grade in high school when it aired. |
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| 8/20/2007 10:23 PM |
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xChri5x
Member since: 6/11/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | When can we expect to see some box art for this?
Also, besides the 24 episodes, there were 3 shorts that aired inbetween some of the episodes. These are gonna make it on the set aswell right? |
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| 8/20/2007 10:49 PM |
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HieroHero
Member since: 6/17/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | trustkill if you saw the episode "Christmas, Bloody Christmas" where Sam & Max go to a prison you would realise it's not just a kids show. There is a hilarious scene in the showers  |
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| 8/21/2007 11:10 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! is a kids' show in the same way Home Movies might have been: it's an animated series that was suitable for kids, but was really written more for the adults who'd get the humor. It's not for everyone, but I think it's better than most anything I've worked on in my DVD career.
As for the shorts, we're in the process of figuring this out. There's a lot of buzz on the internet about shorts and un-aired episodes. When we interviewed Steve Purcell, he came right out and said that EVERY episode that was produced aired and didn't know anything about the shorts of which you speak. Not sure what to do... We're still looking into it, though.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 8/21/2007 2:05 PM |
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xChri5x
Member since: 6/11/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | The shorts did air but like I said inbetween the two cartoons in the episode. There were three: Artsy Craftsy Bit of Time Wasting Nonsense, Vice Squad, and Our Bewildering Universe (not to be confused with the flash short online Steve did (Which I think would make a great bonus on the set))
I believe all of the shorts are on gametap with the rest of the episodes of Freelance Police.
Oh and there is one of them on google video here for a quick example of what I'm talking about.
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| 8/21/2007 6:40 PM |
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YoshiAngemon
Member since: 3/4/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | You know, I once did a Max Head Paper Bag Puppet, once. I should really do one again, just to get one put on a little bulletin board, like in Sam & Max's office in the game. |
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| 8/22/2007 8:35 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | That's something I'd like to see, Yoshi!
Good news on the shorts front... We're in the process of tracking 'em down. If everything goes according to plan, we'll have them included with the bonus material we already have planned. It's still in the "maybe" stage, but things are looking up.
Thanks for the info, guys!
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 8/29/2007 4:43 AM |
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xChri5x
Member since: 6/11/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Best trailer ever..... www.telltalegames.com/samandmaxseasontwo |
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| 9/19/2007 11:07 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | We've just secured the French language tracks for Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! The Complete Series from Nelvana. Don't know about you, but I'm pretty jazzed about hearing Max exclaiming "Death from above!" in French.
EDIT: Apparently, I spoke too soon. I've just been informed that we do not have the French language tracks, after all.
But on the good side, we've reached out to creator Steve Purcell to illustrate the package. No word back, yet, but he is a very busy man, so we'll give it a little time.
I'll keep you informed.
Brian
"Know Thyself" --Thales |
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| 9/27/2007 9:50 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Great news, gang... Steve Purcell's on board. We'll have an exclusive package illustrated by the man himself.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 9/27/2007 10:58 AM |
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YoshiAngemon
Member since: 3/4/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | When can we see it? WHEN CAN WE SEE IT, MAN?! |
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| 9/27/2007 12:01 PM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | He just signed on, so it'll be a while.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 10/19/2007 9:07 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Argh! The French language tracks may be back on, after all. Not sure, yet. I'll keep you updated.
As for the good news of the day, we're expecting our first look at a few thumbnail sketches of concepts for the packaging, provided by Mr. Steve Purcell, later today. Can't even begin to tell you how my heart's a'racin' with anticipation.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 10/19/2007 4:13 PM |
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YoshiAngemon
Member since: 3/4/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Maybe the feeling's just gas. |
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| 10/23/2007 6:31 AM |
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trickydicky4
Member since: 10/23/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! Loved this show please say UK will get a release? |
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| 10/30/2007 10:24 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Not sure about an official UK release. We only have rights to the U.S. distribution. But, like all of our DVDs, I'm sure you can have it imported.
We've also just confirmed that an exclusive sticker will be included with Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! The Complete Series.
Expected to see the final illustrations for the packaging, done by Steve Purcell himself, shortly. Woo-hoo!!
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 11/8/2007 6:32 AM |
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milesdx
Member since: 2/10/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | Love the art work. Can't wait to see the individual discs' art and slim case art. I am definitely going to buy this when it comes out. Tvshowsondvd Sam and max art work |
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| 12/6/2007 10:30 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Well, gang... It's a bittersweet announcement to make, but Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! The Complete Series is officially done. We shipped off the master DLTs from which the discs will be pressed this morning and the artwork shipped last Friday.
Expect it to hit stores (both retail and internet) in March with an SRP of $29.99. It's three discs, the first of which will contain the 13 episodes and the last disc will be the bonus disc containing:
A COMIC-CONversation With Steve Purcell!!!
3 Animated Shorts Originally Seen on FOX Kids
Sam & Max: Our Bewildering Universe - An original short written and co-directed by Steve Purcell
Telling The Tale Of Telltale Games - A look at Telltale Games with co-founder Dan Connors, design director Dave Grossman and technical artist Daniel Herrera
Sam & Max: Ice Station Santa Playable Demo by Telltale Games
Original Series Bible by Steve Purcell
Original Concept Art Gallery
The slipcase will also have that exclusive sticker.
Thanks for all your help. It's been a blast. I'll definitely still be around up through the release, in case there are any questions or comments.
And with that: Done and...done.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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| 12/6/2007 7:48 PM |
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blueluigi
Member since: 2/8/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | | I heard about the news on Tvshowsondvd.com. The release date is March 11. |
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| 12/9/2007 5:47 PM |
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Sonic_Fan
Member since: 4/17/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | Whoa! Brian are you leaving Shout Factory?!?!?
"That's a look that could kill!" - Scratch
"It's NOT the look that will kill you, IT'S THIS!!!" - Robotnik |
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| 12/10/2007 12:03 PM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! | No, the announcement wasn't THAT bittersweet. I'm still around and plan to be for some time.
Brian
"Know Thyself"
--Thales |
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