FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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MELBOURNE, Friday, 07 April, 2006 – Fan favourites HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, JUBEI-CHAN 2 and MEZZO DSA will be released as complete collections on Wednesday 17th May, 2006. Now’s your chance to pick up these three classic series’ and get your fix in one hit!
HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE® - SEASON 1 COLLECTION 2
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, continues his battle against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull. Along the way, as the quietly spoken Prince Adam, he must protect his heroic identity – a secret he shares with Man-At-Arms, Orko and the Sorceress. Meanwhile Teela grows ever more curious!
The adventure continues on this second half of Season 1 of He-Man. Each of Madman’s boxed collection releases of He-Man is designed to compliment the previous volume and maximise collectability – with a series spine mural, DVD extras, numbered sequential art cards and more!
RELEASE INFORMATION
Release Date: Wednesday 17 May 2006
Website: http://www.madman.com.au/he-man/
Catalogue URL: http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=5398&method=view
DVD EXTRAS
- Two brand-new documentary features
- Full length animated storyboard
- Commercial Spots
- Trivia, Fun Facts, and Character Profiles
- Two 4 X 6 art cards - plus Australian release exclusive post card
- 5 Complete Episode Scripts (DVD-ROM)
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
"It's definitely a collector's dream..." Hyper
JUBEI-CHAN 2 – THE COUNTERATTACK OF SIBERIA YAGYU COLLECTION
The spirit of a legendary samurai, Yagyu Jubei, is resurrected in two teenage girls. One is in Jiyu Nanohana, an ordinary junior high student who unwillingly channels the power of the great swordsman through her "Lovely Eye Patch". Then there's Freesia Yagyu, who claims to be the daughter and the rightful successor of Yagyu Jubei herself... A showdown 300 years in the making is about to begin! Contains the entire 13 episode series in one value packed 3 disc collection.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Release Date: Wednesday 17 May 2006
Catalogue URL: http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=6114&method=view
DVD EXTRAS
- Documentary: Yui Horie (voice actor for Jiyu) tries Shikage-ryu sword technique!
- Documentary: Yui Horie (voice actor for Jiyu) tries Tea Ceremony Lesson
- Japanese Cover Art Gallery
- Character Design Gallery
- Reversible Cover
- Comic Theatre segments
- US Trailer (plus Alternative Endings)
- Ending Eye-Catches.
- "The Making of J2" Documentary
- Creditless Endings
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
"This series is just so wonderfully fun and engaging that it's the kind of show that reinvigorates you about anime in general. Very recommended." - Anime on DVD
MEZZO DSA COLLECTION
Her name is Mikura and she’s all about service with a smile!
So what if that service is cracking skulls and the smile happens to be on the other end of a loaded gun? With a killer body, vicious skills, and an attitude to match – Mikura gets away with murder (literally). It’s a good thing, too – because in the world of Mezzo, staying alive is never easy!
The MEZZO DSA COLLECTION contains the entire series in one value-packed 3-DVD boxed-set. The standalone OVA prequel, MEZZO FORTE, is also available.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Release Date: Wednesday 17 May 2006
Website: http://www.madman.com.au/mezzodsa/
Catalogue URL: http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=6032&method=view
DVD EXTRAS
- Clean opening and closing animation
- Production sketches
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
"For those who like sexy girls kicking arse." Explode
ANIME CONVENTIONS WHERE YOU’LL FIND MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT
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anime.au
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Manifest
Animania
Wai-Con
Anime Island
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