Madman August Boxset Blitz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOXSET BLITZ!

MELBOURNE , Thursday, 27 July, 2006 – Fan favourites PARANOIA AGENT, GAD GUARD and HE-MAN SEASON 2 – COLLECTION 1 will be released as box-sets on Wednesday 16th August, 2006. Now's your chance to pick up these favourites in one big hit!

PARANOIA AGENT COLLECTION

"When the darkness overcomes the heart, Lil' Slugger appears..."

After a series of attacks upon unrelated victims lead to the same description of the attacker - a young perpetrator with a golden baseball bat and in-line skates - the police have to wonder, is the "Lil Slugger" real or some kind of sinister phantom.

As each bizarre case unfolds, revealing the secrets of Lil' Slugger victims, the detectives find new evidence that leads them to a frightening revelation.
RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: Wednesday 16 August 2006
Catalogue URL: http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=6624&method=view
DVD EXTRAS

* Audio Commentaries
* Episode 1 Storyboards
* Interviews
* Creditless Opening & Closing

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

"...so bloody good that it's hard not to get overly enthusiastic and resort to some choice four letter words for emphasis. " 10/10 - Hyper Magazine

GAD GUARD COLLECTION

Many have searched for it. Many have stolen it. Many will kill for it...

This is the story of Hajiki Sanada, a boy struggling to help support his fatherless family in an electricity-impoverished city known as Night Town. When he discovers a Gad, a powerful and seemingly magical stone that once bonded to its owner grows into a robot known as a Techode, his life will never be the same!
RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: Wednesday 16 August 2006
Catalogue URL:
http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=6629&method=view

DVD EXTRAS

* Textless Opening
* Art Gallery
* Promotional Trailers
* Original Trailers
* Reversible Covers

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

“The series has charm to burn. ” - HEROIC CINEMA

HE-MAN SEASON 2 - COLLECTION 1

Fabulous secret powers were revealed to Adam, Prince of Eternia, on the day he held aloft his magic sword and said, “By the Power of Grayskull! I Have The Power!” With the aid of his “fearless” friend Cringer, now transformed into the mighty Battle Cat, Adam became He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe!

Witness the landmark 2nd season as He-Man & the Masters of the Universe defend Castle Grayskull from the evil Skeletor & his minions!
RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: Wednesday 26 July 2006
Catalogue URL: http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=5400&method=view
DVD EXTRAS

* Two brand-new documentary features
* Three episode commentaries
* Full length animated storyboard with interactive episode comparison for episode 93
* Two 4x6 art cards by Frank Cho and Emiliano Santalucia
* 50 Detailed profiles of various characters, creatures and artifacts
* Trivia and fun facts
* PLUS Australian release exclusive postcard by Eamon O'Donoghue

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

" It's everything a fanatic could hope for. From the packaging to the menus, everything about this release is pitch perfect." - IGN.com
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