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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WARNER HOME VIDEO BRINGS A COLLECTION OF
POPULAR '80s CARTOONS TO DVD WITH THE RELEASE OF
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS 1980s
ON DVD MAY 4, 2010
Featured Series Include Monchhichis, Kwicky Koala Show,
Thundarr the Barbarian, Mister T and Many Others
Collection Features Over Four Hours of TV Cartoon Favorites
On a Two-Disc Set Plus All-New Enhanced Content
BURBANK, CA (February 26, 2010) - The decade that brought us mullets, new-wave music and Pac-Man also gave birth to some of the most unforgettable cartoons on TV. Warner Home Video (WHV) pays tribute to the '80s by releasing some of the most entertaining and colorful animation from that time with
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s, the latest installment from the
Saturday Morning Cartoons library, which will be available in stores May 4, 2010. This new collection features an eclectic mix of rare and popular cartoons the whole family can enjoy. The compilation features 11 shows on two discs for over four hours of delightful animation!
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s will retail for $26.99 SRP.
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s features a diverse collection of 11 different shows. Disc one, showcases such favorites as
Goldie Gold & Action Jack, Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, The Flintstone Kids, and
Mister T. Disc two features such memorable shows as
The Biskitts, Monchhichis, Galtar and the Golden Lance, Dragon's Lair, Thundarr the Barbarian and
Kwicky Koala Show.
New and existing fans will exclaim "lords of light!" as they watch
Thundarr the Barbarian battle the two-headed wizard Gemini in an episode titled "Secret of the Black Pearl." Chuck Norris clashes against The Claw in episode titled "Deadly Dolphin" on
Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos. Ed Grimley, the beloved character from
Saturday Night Live and
SCTV fills in for his cousin driving a cab in an episode titled "Tall, Dark & Hansom" on
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley. Fearless Galtar uses sword and sorcery to protect Princess Goleeta from evil Lord Tormac on an episode titled "Galtar and the Princess" on
Galtar and the Golden Lance. Skilled knight Dirk gives Daphne, his love, a golden bird which comes to life and carries her off to the dragon's lair on an episode titled "Tale of the Enchanted Gift" on
Dragon's Lair, the animated series based on the popular video game of the same name. This and many other series/episodes are featured on
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s.
"The '80s brought us some of the most diverse and entertaining cartoons in TV history, and our goal was to put together a fun, comprehensive sampler that gives an accurate representation of what families saw on their television sets when they tuned in during Saturday mornings two decades ago," said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Partner Brand Marketing. "The previous
Saturday Morning Cartoons volumes we've released were a big hit with fans. Our aim is to continue mining our vaults for classic animation that will please the diverse tastes of consumers everywhere."
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s also includes the enhanced content piece "Lords of Light!
Thundarr the Barbarian" - Explore the Animated Origins of this Timeless Hero, and Why His Popular Series Still Resonates Today.
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1960s Volume 1 and
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1970s Volume 1, as well as
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1960s Volume 2 and
Saturday Morning Cartoons 1970s Volume 2 are also available in stores now from WHV.
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub." Since then, Warner Bros. Animation's characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation.
Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studio's rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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