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Defragging ReBoot For DVD
Shout! Factory has partnered with Rainmaker Entertainment, Inc., to bring the cult Saturday-morning fave ReBoot to DVD. Binary jokes aside—though they are plentiful within the show—ReBoot, which debuted in 1994, goes down in history as the first fully computer-generated animated TV series, putting it well ahead of its time. Set within a computer mainframe, the program’s wit centers around computer and gaming lingo that could make your head swim in 0s and 1s. Look for ReBoot: Seasons One and Two in stores and a series collector’s set on ReBoot.com in early Spring 2011.
Speaking of the ReBoot DVD release . . . We’ve launched an art contest and are looking for the most unique rendition of your favorite ReBoot characters. Brendan McCarthy, a highly celebrated artist and the original production designer of ReBoot Seasons 1 to 3, will select five entries deemed as the most distinctive to be showcased in the series collector’s set in 2011. Winner(s) will also receive a complimentary copy of the complete series set. More details available at ReBoot.com. Deadline is 12/3, with winners announced on 12/13.
2010 World Series® On Deck
It’s baseball fever around the Shout! offices these days, what with the playoffs in full effect. It’s down to four teams at newsletter “press” time, and we’re as anxious as anyone to see who will go into the Fall Classic and ultimately become this year’s champs. Recent winners the New York Yankees® (2009) and Philadelphia Phillies™ (2008) are again in the playoffs this year, as are the Texas Rangers™ and San Francisco Giants™. As with previous years, Shout! Factory is working closely with partners MLB to deliver you the 2010 World Series® DVD and Blu-ray in record time. Look for the DVD and Blu-ray after Thanksgiving.
Sinatra: Ready For His Close-Up
Everyone knows that Frank Sinatra had an incomparable singing and acting career. We’ve heard the records, seen the films and even watched countless retellings of the Rat Pack era with fascination. But little has been written about his television concerts. From the 1950s through the ’80s, Sinatra charmed millions through concert specials which are now being collected in a 7-DVD box set simply titled Frank Sinatra: Concert Collection. The set contains over 14 hours of musical performances, including three previously unreleased concerts, an exclusive compilation of unreleased vintage performances, a 44-page book featuring rare photographs and detailed liner notes and more. Oh, and did we mention the guests? This is the Chairman of the Board, after all! Guest appearances include Gene Kelly, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Count Basie, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby and Buddy Rich, among others, plus much more! The box set is available November 2.
Dick Cavett Tells All
Dick Cavett has a new book coming out in November that you won’t want to miss. Talkshow: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, And Off-Screen Secrets finds the legendary late-night host sharing humorous reminiscences and observations on the amazing figures he has known, as well as views on culture and politics today. These are the behind-the-scenes stories we’ve all been waiting for! It’s in stores on 11/9, but you can preorder yours today. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up Shout! Factory’s The Dick Cavett Show DVD releases: Rock Icons, Hollywood Greats, Comic Legends and John & Yoko Collection. Watch the master at work!
DARKSTAR™ Is Almost Here!
After ten years in production, the long-anticipated DARKSTAR: The Interactive Movie starring Mystery Science Theater 3000 cast members Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, J. Elvis Weinstein and Beez McKeever hits the streets (Nov. 5). It’s a rock ’n’ roll, sci-fi, stuff-blowing-up epic space opera that you watch like a feature film, but YOU direct the story and adventure on your PC or Mac, just like a video game. Buy it here, download it here (after 11/5) and get more info here.
On The Road…
Shout! artists with current and upcoming U.S. tour dates include Los Lobos, Jimmie Vaughan, Richard Thompson Marshall Tucker Band and Megadeth. On the non-music side, Warren Miller's latest film extravaganza, Wintervention, is heading out across the U.S. Schedule and tickets here.
This 'N' That
October has been a difficult month at Shout! with the passings of both Solomon Burke, the beloved King of Rock ’n’ Soul, and Barbara Billingsley, who portrayed June Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver. Both performers brought something magical to their art and will be sadly missed.
The second season of The Super Hero Squad Show debuts on Cartoon Network this Saturday! Tune in to see the latest adventures of your favorite super-deformed superheroes.
The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series is available for preorder on ShoutFactory.com with a special bonus. Order the box set and get a primo “Larry Sanders” baseball cap, much like the one Larry wears on his show!
November is a big month for releases. Check out what’s coming to a store or dot-com near you: The Facts Of Life: Season Five (11/2), Mad About You: Season Five (11/2), Roger Corman’s Cult Classics: Not Of This Earth (11/2), Roger Corman’s Cult Classics: The Terror Within/Dead Space (11/2), The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series (11/2), The Larry Sanders Show: Season Two (11/2), The Super Hero Squad Show: Volume Two (11/9), Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XIX (11/9), thirtysomething: the complete final season (11/9) and Marvel Knights: Iron Man Extremis (11/30).
The Shout! Select store continues to grow! We've added order pages for Mister Ed: Season Four, Ironside: Season Four, Roger Corman's Cult Classics: The Warrior And The Sorceress/Barbarian Queen and Rhoda: Season Four. These favorites are also still available: California Dreams: Season Three, The Ultimate Goldbergs, Mr. Belvedere: Season Four, Room 222: Season Two, Ironside: Season Three, My Two Dads: Season Two, C.O.P.S.: Vol. 2, Adventures Of Sonic The Hedgehog: Vol. 3, The Bill Cosby Show: Season Two, Bump In The Night: The Complete Series, Small Wonder: Season Two, Swamp Thing: Vol. 3, Simon & Simon: Season Five, and Father Knows Best: Season Five. This is the only place to pick up these titles, so head on over to place your order today!
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