Slugterra: Ghouls from Beyond on DVD 6/10

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         Slugterra’s Very First Feature-Length Animated Adventure!
   SLUGTERRA: Ghoul from Beyond
                  Bring Home the Adventure June 10th, 2014
                                    from Shout! Factory Kids

Join the Shane Gang in SlugterraGhoul from Beyond, the first feature-length Slugterra adventure! Based on the hit animated television series, Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond continues the epic sci-fi comedy adventures set deep underground, where the ammo’s alive and only the quick survive! In this luminous, high-tech, underground world, every cavern holds a new adventure, a new battle and weird little slugs to be discovered.  Available on DVD June 10th, 2014 from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, this exciting animated movie also includes a bonus ‘slugisode’ and has a suggested retail price of $14.97.

Just when the evil Dr. Blakk has been defeated and it seems like Eli Shane’s duties as protector of Slugterra are getting easier, a new danger emerges from beyond the 99 caverns. Eli and the Shane Gang rush to the rescue, but nothing can prepare them for what they encounter: a slug that can do something no one in Slugterra has ever seen — or heard — a slug do before! Traditional slugslinging no longer applies. Eli will have to engage in a very different kind of duel to save Slugterra…and himself!


About Nerd Corps Entertainment Inc.
Nerd Corps Entertainment is a privately held IP creation, development, production, and distribution company based in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Toronto, Canada. The company’s mandate is to produce stylistically innovative animated projects for television, online, and mobile based on a solid foundation of creative and exceptional storytelling. Working in a state-of-the-art studio with highly skilled artists and production staff, Nerd Corps’ expertise in creative development and execution covers all aspects of property generation and management, from development and production to distribution, marketing, interactive and licensing. The studio’s award-winning stable of productions includes original series Kate and Mim-MimEndangered SpeciesSlugterraStorm HawksLeague of Super Evil and Rated A for Awesome, as well as Dragon Booster for Alliance Atlantis and Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5Max Steel and Monster High for Mattel, Inc. Visit www.nerdcorps.com.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack) Review

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack) Review



Synopsis: THE HOBBIT BILBO BAGGINS, THE WIZARD GANDALF and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn; giant Spiders of Mirkwood; Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel and King Thranduil; and a mysterious Man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger – the Dragon Smaug.

Review: It would be an understatement to say that the Hobbit is my favorite book of all time.  I own at least a dozen different printings.  I've read the book to my children and I have even watched the terrible old cartoon. When the Lord of the Rings trilogy was released I was overjoyed..and when I heard that Peter Jackson was back in the helm for the Hobbit...again I was thrilled.  I saw the trailers for the first film and became a bit skeptical, but I found it to be fantastic, even though there were a number of departures from the book that were fairly major, it was still a wonderful film.  The second of the trilogy is the same way, but with even more departures from the original text.  This time around, we finally get Smaug in all his glory!  We watched this one in 3D with our LG 3D TV and 3D Blu-Ray player and it was beyond amazing!  This is without a doubt the most preferred way to view this film.  Whats nice is these huge combo packs give you regular blu-rays too, so you can't watch it in 2D when desired.  We definately recommend picking up this combo pack.  Its without a doubt the best release of the year!

Interest Range: Fantasy

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace DVD Review

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Sofia the First: The Floating Palace DVD Review



Synopsis: Do YOU believe in mermaids? You will - when you set sail on a magical full-length adventure under the sea with Sofia The First! After Sofia helps a little mermaid named Oona, Sofia's amulet grants her the power to transform into a mermaid and visit her new friend's secret underwater kingdom. But when Cedric (disguised as a sea monster) plots to steal Oona's enchanted Mermaid Comb, danger surfaces for both worlds. With a little help from special guest, Princess Ariel, Sofia embarks on an adventure to rescue Oona and prevent a typhoon before it's too late. Overflowing with oceans of song-filled fun - plus three more exciting episodes - "The Floating Palace" proves that when families and friends work together, they can weather any storm and save the day

Review: There are a few shows on television that our four year old goes crazy over...Jake and the Neverland Pirates and Sofia the First!  He LOVES this show more than I can express to you.  This is a new age where cartoons focusing on a young princess don't have to be just for little girls, they can be enjoyed by all.  This new DVD has a special cameo by Ariel, the Little Mermaid!!!  The kids loved seeing her incorporated into the show and its really great when Disney ties it all of their characters together.  This is a great DVD for the little ones in your life!  The show is beyond appropriate and a safe, fun watch for kids.  The other episodes on the DVD set include "Tri-Kingdom Picnic," "Finding Clover," And "Make Way For Miss Nettle".


Interest Range: Disney Junior, Animation

Dragons: Defenders of Berk: Part 1 DVD Review

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Dragons: Defenders of Berk: Part 1 DVD Review



Synopsis: Join Hiccup and his brave Viking friends as they battle surprising new enemies in 10 fun-filled animated adventures based on the Academy Award-Nominated hit movie HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON!

Review: Fans of the hit film and the book series of How to Train Your Dragon will love this show!  Its produced by Dreamworks and airs on Nick in the same quality and style as the film!  This show is one that my kids never miss!  Its full of action and humor that appeals to kids and adults alike!  This first DVD set gives us ten episodes from the show!  Another volume is coming out soon, so this is a great time to start collecting these episodes.  These animated adventures will entertain kids from pre-K through grade school and even adults to a certain degree!  We highly recommend.

Interest Range: Animation

Ben 10 Omniverse: Duel of the Duplicates DVD Review

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Ben 10 Omniverse: Duel of the Duplicates DVD Review


Synopsis: Watch as heroes Ben, Rook, and Max try to stop Albedo from absorbing Azmuth's intelligence and taking over the galaxy in Ben 10 Omniverse: Duel of Duplicity. Ben 10: Omniverse - Duel of the Duplicates movie Featuring a 3 part episode story arc and 2 action-packed bonus episodes, fans get almost 2 full hours in the latest release from the Ben 10 Omniverse franchise. Ben 10: Omniverse - Duel of the Duplicates video Episodes include The Ulitmate Heist, A Fistful of Brains, For a Few Brains More, Evils Encore, and Return to Forever.

Review: Ben 10 has been going strong for well over a decade now in one form or another.  This mainstay of Cartoon Network has been a favorites of my sons since he was little, so I'm very familiar with the series.  This latest incarnation, Omniverse, is a great progression of the series and characters.  This DVD, just released this week, is full of hours of content that are great for any Ben 10 fan.  My son absolutely loved it and cannot wait for the next release to add to his collection!  We highly recommend it.

Interest Range: Animation

 

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