NAVARRE CORPORATION'S BCI WELCOMES AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SHOWDOWN WITH BRAVESTARR!
"The Best of Bravestarr"
On DVD July 3rd for the First Time Ever on Planet Earth!
Los Angeles, CA - BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company, and leading UK media company and underlying rights owner, Entertainment Rights Plc ("ER") will release "Bravestarr," the popular animated space western that brought the old west and the future together in an exciting and groundbreaking adventure series. The two DVD set, which will be released under BCI's Ink & Paint brand, includes the top five fan selected episodes and the theatrical feature film Bravestarr: The Legend. The set will be available July 3rd at a suggested retail price of $24.98.
"Bravestarr has a strong and loyal following who still remember watching these colorful western characters that are lost in space," said BCI's Sr. V.P. Marketing and Acquisitions, Marvin Gleicher. "Bravestarr is the type of animation that's truly rooted in classic action adventure and science fiction and this series will appeal to kids and adults alike."
Marshall Bravestarr, a hero of Native American descent, has escaped the destruction of his home world by the villainous Stampede. Now one of the toughest lawmen in the universe, Bravestarr comes to the planet of New Texas to face the good, the bad, and the weird. Aiding him in keeping the peace are his trusty sidekick Thirty-Thirty (a sentient transforming horse), the beauteous Judge Bean, and the diminutive Prairie People. The world of Bravestarr is an action-filled fantasyland loaded with danger, excitement, and a winning mix of great space adventures and classic westerns.
This DVD set includes the feature film "Bravestarr: The Legend" - the theatrical release that led to the popular syndicated action series - and the top five stories from "Bravestarr The Series," as voted by fans of this action-filled 65-episode program! Episodes included are "Eye of the Beholder," "To Walk a Mile," "Fallen Idol," "Tex's Terrible Night" and "The Price." "The Best of Bravestarr" is not just a retro cool collection made for the devoted, but a rediscovery of an animated series that's sure to gain new fans in the new millennium and beyond!
SPECIAL FEATURES:
. "Saddling Up With Bravestarr: The Legend" Documentary - A look at the origin of television's most popular animated science fiction western, including interviews with producers, writers, animators, and other Filmation personnel.
. Feature-Length Audio Commentary Track for "Bravestarr: The Legend" with Producer Lou Scheimer, Director Tom Sito, Voice Actor Pat Fraley, Animator Tom Sito, and Voice Director Erika Scheimer. Hosted by Andy Mangels.
. "Bravestarr: The Legend" Theatrical Trailer
. Rare Footage: Promotional presentation of "Selected Scene" from "Bravestarr: The Legend" and live-action footage for rotoscoping.
. Image Gallery of "Bravestarr: The Legend" promotional art and advertising.
DVD-ROM Material: Script for "Bravestarr: The Legend," plus five episodic scripts.
. Booklet with episode guide and trivia fun facts.
. English and Spanish language audio tracks.
. Ink & Paint Trailers.
Producing the special features, documentary and most of the extra content is entertainment writer Andy Mangels, a best-selling novelist, and author of Animation on DVD - The Ultimate Guide.
This release will be supported with a print campaign and internet exposure including viral video and targeted advertising, including special distribution at San Diego Comic-Con 2007.
The entire line of Ink & Paint titles can be viewed at www.inkandpaintdvd.com.