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www.homemediamagazine.com Edited by John Latchem TV DVD “####…EXCELLENT!” –Time Out NY Warner Fights on With ‘Bakugan’ DVD of Cartoon Network anime debuts in August By Chris Tribbey artoon Network is throwing a lot of weight behind its popular children’s anime series “Bakugan,” debuting on DVD from Warner Home Video Aug. 26 (prebook July 22). No. 1 in its time slot when it debuted in February (with 3 million viewers), the series is getting a slew of licensed toys and apparel, comic books, and a Web site with games and forums. The series is aimed at boys ages 6-11, and follows young Dan and friends who use otherworldly powers to stave off invaders intent on world domination. “One of the things Cartoon Network is the best at as a company is being a home for boys action and adventure brands,” said Cartoon Network Enterprises SVP John Friend. “That said, we’re giving ‘Bakugan’ a big push because we think it’s a fun, new, exciting concept and property that kids, and boys especially, are going to be interested in. The success the brand has enjoyed to date has demonstrated that.” The Bakugan: Battle Brawlers — Chapter 1 DVD will feature the first five episodes of the series and will be packaged with trading cards for $14.98. Friend said that more viewers also are latching onto the game on which the series is based. “We think [$14.98] is an appropriate price point for what we’re providing to our consumers, who are primarily kids who are watching the series on our network,” Friend said. “The brand is all about collectibility and buying into the property. At $15 we’re giving them a good opportunity to do just that.” Friend also praised distribution partner Warner for its work in launching the DVD. “With ‘Bakugan,’ we know we have a huge opportunity on our hands and to have a distributor with the depth, experience and talent that Warner Home Video possesses, we feel is a tremendous asset to us,” he said. FROM ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR RAMIN BAHRANI (MAN PUSH CART), WINNER OF THE 2008 SOMEONE TO WATCH INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD C *cover art su bject to change 2008 U.S. THEATRICAL RELEASE “A MASTERY OF A STYLE!” –Entertainment Weekly Alejandro, a tough and ambitious orphan, lives and works in the Iron Triangle, a sprawling junkyard in Queens, New York. In the sleazy wasteland of stolen cars and street hustlers, Alejandro and his older sister struggle to survive, navigating their way through the harsh and chaotic adult world. KLF-DV-3157 • UPC: 7-41952-31579-7 • ISBN: 1-4172-0173-8 • SRP: $26.98 Running Time: 84 minutes • Genre: Drama • English • Audio: Dolby Digital Aspect Ratio: 16x9 • Production Year: 2007 DVD Extras: Audio Commentary by Director Ramin Bahrani, cast and crew. COM I NG UP I BBC VIDEO Sept. 16 (prebook Aug. 12) releases Torchwood: The Complete Second Season (five-DVD set $79.98) as well as the Blu-ray version of the first season in a six-disc set at $99.98. June 3 releases The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Third Season (five-DVD set $39.98) and The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Fourth Season (four-DVD set $39.98). Due July 8 (prebook June 3) are Monk: Season Six (four-DVD set $59.98) and Psych: The Complete Second Season (four-DVD set $59.98). NATIONAL MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN • Including advertising with Film Comment, DVD Talk, Cineaste and more • Extensive internet and editorial outreach I GENIUS PRODUCTS and WWE June 10 release The Rock: I WARNER HOME VIDEO Aug. 19 (prebook July 15) The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment (three-DVD set $34.95), followed June 17 by Judgment Day 2008 (DVD $24.95). releases Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles — The Complete First Season (three-disc DVD set $29.98, Blu-ray $39.99) and Gossip Girl: The Complete First Season (five-DVD set $59.98). Due Sept. 2 (prebook July 29) are Supernatural: The Complete Third Season (five-DVD set $59.98) and The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season (three-DVD set $29.98). Streeting Sept. 9 (prebook Aug. 5) are Smallville: The Complete Seventh Season (six-DVD set $59.98) and Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 3 (DVD $14.97). Arriving Sept. 16 (prebook Aug. 12) are Chuck: The Complete First Season (four-DVD set $39.98) and Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season (three-disc DVD set $29.98, Blu-ray $39.99). I PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT Sept. 16 (prebook Aug. 5) presents Duckman: Seasons One and Two (three-DVD set $49.99). I SHOUT! FACTORY July 15 has Swamp Thing: The Series Vol. 2 (four-DVD set $39.99). Due Aug. 5 is the G4 series Code Monkeys: Season One (two-DVD set $19.99). I SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Aug. 5 releases The First Olympics — Athens, 1896 (DVD $19.94). PRE-BOOK DATE: 6/10/08 • STREET DATE : 7/8/08 Also Available from RAMIN BAHRANI MAN PUSH CART Ahmad, a Pakistani immigrant, drags his cart along the streets selling coffee to a city he cannot call his own. One day, this harsh existence is broken by a glimmer of hope. KLF-DV-3136 • UPC: 7-41952-31369-4 ISBN: 1-4172-0152-5 • SRP: $26.98 I UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT the Maya Code (DVD $24.95). I COMEDY CENTRAL OFFERS SAMPLER Paramount Home Entertainment June 10 releases a DVD that collects episodes from some of Comedy Central’s most popular shows. At $19.99, Comedy Central’s Home Grown: Uncensored includes episodes and clips from such Comedy Central originals as “Chappelle’s Show,” “Crank Yankers,” “Drawn I WGBH BOSTON July 1 (prebook June 3) has Cracking — John Latchem Together,” “ Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil,” “Reno 911!,” “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Strangers With Candy,” “TV Funhouse” and “Viva Variety,” plus alternative programming such as “Spider on Drugs,” “The Animation Show” and “The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross.” – John Latchem BUY BOTH AND SAVE $14 SRP KLF-DV-3168 • UPC: 7-41952-31689-3 ISBN: 1-4172-0184-3 • SRP: $39.98 June 1–7, 2008 Home Media Magazine 21 Watch CHOP SHOP clips at WWW.KOCHCLIPS.COM For more information visit WWW.KOCHB2B.COM http://www.homemediamagazine.com http://WWW.KOCHCLIPS.COM http://B2B.COM

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