Released in North American theaters in August, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie posted strong opening numbers before quickly slipping down the charts and out of cineplexes. Now the feature-length adventure based on the popular trading card game and animated TV series has arrived on home video for anyone who missed it on the big screen.
Produced by 4Kids Ent., in association with Shueisha, TV Tokyo and Nihon AD-Systems, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie is set after the conclusion of the Battle City Tournament, when an ancient evil spirit named Anubis is awakened deep below the sands of Egypt. Empowered by the Eighth Millennium Item, Anubis is out to destroy our young hero and take over the world.
Fans can enjoy extras such as the interactive Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Memory Challenge and two music videos from the movie soundtrack. The DVD lists at $27.95 and the VHS can be had for $19.96.
Following the box office and home video success of Warner Bros.’ live-action comedy, Kangaroo Jack, which starred a large CG marsupial, Warner Home Video today released a full-length animated sequel titled Kangaroo Jack: G’Day U.S.A.!
Kangaroo Jack G’Day U.S.A.! was written by Andrew and Adam Scheinman, the duo that penned the original theatrical release. The toon sequel promises to take viewers on a crazy caper Down Under as Louis, Charlie and Jessie head to Australia in search of a new shampoo recipe and end up reunited with their old friend, Kangaroo Jack. When Jack is kidnapped by poachers, his human pals follow the trail to Las Vegas, where they find themselves embroiled in an Aboriginal jewel heist.
More than 50 minutes of DVD extras will include a National Geographic 10-minute documentary on kangaroos and the Australian Outback, an interactive challenge, a Kangaroo rap sequence and a tutorial on how to draw a kangaroo, hosted by one of the animators. The feature retails for $24.98 on DVD and $14.94 on VHS.
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