Astonishing X-Men: Gifted DVD Hits Stores This September
Submitted by Stan on August 3, 2010 – 4:41 pmNo Comment
The time has come for Marvel Super Heroes CYCLOPS, EMMA FROST,
SHADOWCAT, COLOSSUS, BEAST and WOLVERINE to leap from the comic book
pages into every home this Fall. On September 28, 2010, Shout! Factory,
in association with Marvel Knights Animation will unleash the highly
anticipated DVD of ASTONISHING X-MEN – GIFTED, the first title in the
multi-part ASTONISHING X-MEN home entertainment series.
Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s Eisner award-winning take on Marvel’s
mightiest mutants comes to life through the studio of comics legend Neal
Adams, in the ASTONISHING X-MEN Marvel Motion Comic, adapting the
acclaimed “Gifted” storyline! Remaining true to the heritage of
panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, with groundbreaking visuals,
sensational soundscapes and, of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty
Marvel Universe, the ASTONISHING X-MEN – GIFTED DVD features the first
story arc of the ASTONISHING X-MEN 3-part series by Whedon and Cassaday.
Boasting an exciting array of bonus features, this DVD invites viewers
to delve deep inside the imaginative world of the Marvel Universe. A
must have for collectors and loyal fans, this deluxe DVD is featured
with a graphic rich cover and a unique replica of comic book-style
plastic sleeve packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept. It
is priced to own at $14.97.
Synopsis:
Professor Charles Xavier’s X-Men – the aggressive Wolverine, conflicted
Beast and newly returned Kitty Pryde, led by Cyclops and Emma Frost -
find themselves confronted with Dr. Kavita Rao, who has developed a
controversial “mutant cure.” Now they’re up against science, prejudice
and a mysterious new foe named Ord! Can the X-Men protect the world’s
mutants against this powerful new alien menace and the “cure” that
threatens to rid them of their unique abilities forever?
Extensive Bonus Features:
<li> A Conversation with Joe Quesada and Neal Adams
<li> ASTONISHING X-MEN “Rise Up” music video
<li> ASTONISHING X-MEN – GIFTED trailer
<li> Visual history of the characters
<li> Behind-the-scenes: Marvel Knights Animation
<li> Marvel Super Heroes(tm): What The – ?
<li> Artists gallery – John Cassaday
<li> Additional trailers
…and More!
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