DVD: Castle in the Sky arrives on Blu-Ray in May

One of my favorite Miyazaki films of all time is Laputa: Castle in the Sky.  Now that Rodrigo has stopped snickering, many of you may remember the title when it was released by Disney as simply Castle in the Sky.  Though James Van Der Beek wasn’t my first choice to play Pazu, the American dub does have Mark Hamill as Muska.  In May, the movie gets a high def release from Disney.

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DVD: The Secret World of Arrietty arrives May 22

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Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Ponyo” & “Spirited Away”) proudly open the doors to “The Secret World of Arrietty” on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, on May 22, 2012. This visually stunning animated masterpiece stars an illustrious voice cast that includes Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Bridgit Mendler, Moises Arias, David Henrie and the iconic and much beloved Carol Burnett.

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DVD: Iron Man and X-Men Anime series arrive on DVD

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Marvel Animation release the IRON MAN ANIME and X-MEN ANIME on DVD April 24th. With 12 episodes and bonus features in each DVD, bring home the action and adventures of Iron Man and the X-Men in the classic anime style. Guided by New York Times best-selling author Warren Ellis (Iron Man: Extremis, Astonishing X-Men: Xenogenesis) and produced by Madhouse for Marvel Television and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan (SPEJ). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the distributor.

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MOVIES: Superman vs. The Elite

The Man Of Steel comes face-to-face with powerful villains, daunting rivals and a society more interested in retribution than justice when a new, less-ethical breed of super hero arrives in Metropolis in Superman vs. The Elite, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated film arrives June 12, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP), On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViolet™ Digital Copy.

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DVD: Marvel Knights Astonishing X-Men arrives April 10, 2012

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Danger takes on a whole new meaning as the X-MEN are forced to confront a reality they never thought possible. Continuing the saga of the ASTONISHING X-MEN, comic book pages come alive when Shout! Factory, in association with Marvel Knights Animation, debut the highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation ASTONISHING X-MEN: DANGEROUS on DVD, April 10, 2012.

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FROM THE VAULT: Justice League: DOOM

While DC has created a line of animated movies geared toward the mature audiences, there’s something precious about having a four year old sit down and watch an animated movie, based on a comic book, that he won’t be able to read… until he learns to read.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment released Justice League: DOOM last week, and Major Spoilers takes a look at what it takes to make a successful adaptation.

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SOLICITATIONS: ThunderCats Season 1 Book 2 arrives on June 05, 2012

A betrayal. A reluctant leader. A journey like no other. A roaring return for a mighty menagerie of animation icons. Join Lion-O, Panthro, Snarf and more as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases ThunderCats: Season 1, Book 2 on DVD June 5, 2012. The two-disc set includes eight action-packed episodes from the second half of the acclaimed first season of ThunderCats. Starring Will Friedle, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Madeleine Hall, Satomi Kohrogi, Matthew Mercer, Eamon Pirruccello, Kevin Michael Richardson, Dee Bradley Baker, Clancy Brown, Corey Burton, Robin Atkin Downes and Larry Kenney, ThunderCats is executive produced by Sam Register with Michael Jelenic and Ethan Spaulding producing. The DVD set is priced to own at $19.97 SRP and has an order due date of May 1, 2012.

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MOVIES: Indiana Jones to get Blu-ray collection arrives this fall

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The man with the hat is back – and looking better than ever! The world’s favorite globe-trotting archaeologist is, at long last, embarking on his greatest adventure – when The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection will be excavated in the fall of 2012 and will include all four of Indy’s thrilling adventures, using the highest possible high definition picture and audio presentation – along with a “best of” collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and a few new surprises.

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INTERVIEW: Michael Rosenbaum on playing the Flash

Michael Rosenbaum makes his triumphant return as the beloved voice of The Flash in JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. The film will be available everywhere today (Tuesday, February 28, 2012).

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ADULT FILMS: Star Wars XXX arrives in stores next week

Fans of Vivid Entertainment, and those who are just waiting to see how far the adult film parody can go before a company steps in and tries to put a stop to it, can now check out Axel Braun’s Star Wars XXX, which is available online today.

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