FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Intergalactic Crime Fighters Soar as
Two Hanna-Barbera Animated Classics Fly onto DVD
from Warner Home Video
Space Ghost and Dino Boy: The Complete Series
and
Birdman and The Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series
Debuts on DVD July 17, 2007
BURBANK, CA (April 10, 2007) -- Two Hanna-Barbera animated classics are flying onto shelves this
summer as Warner Home Video presents Space Ghost and Dino Boy: The Complete Series and Birdman
and The Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series, each on 2-disc collectors sets featuring the episodes in the
three-segment form as they originally aired along with plenty of great new extras. These original series’
of the popular Cartoon Network Adult Swim spin-offs, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Harvey
Birdman, Attorney at Law, are each available for $26.99 SRP.
The retro hit Space Ghost and Dino Boy: The Complete Series soars through space and time to
deliver justice! First, intergalactic policeman Space Ghost navigates the cosmos in his tricked-out
spaceship, The Phantom Cruiser, battling villains like Brak and Zorak with his legendary suit and
powerful wristbands. Then, Dino Boy teams with caveman Ugh and dinosaur Bronty to go primeval on
the ancient menaces of their primitive home. And finally, Space Ghost flies again with more
extraterrestrial adventures and thrilling takedowns. This dynamite compilation also features the dynamic
six-part Space Ghost episode, The Council of Doom. It’s cosmic entertainment for all!
Space Ghost and Dino Boy: The Complete Series features 24 Space Ghost episodes including
The Heat King, Zorak, The Sandman, The Cyclopeds, Space Sargasso, The Gargoyloids, and more! The
DVD set also features 18 Dino Boy episodes including The Worm People, The Sacrifice, The Terrible
Chase, The Mighty Snow Creature, and many more! The feature-length, exclusive enhanced content
“Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth” takes you on a journey of a master cartoonist, who as an
illustrator is remembered for his prolific work in comics and animation, and who as a person is
remembered as the brash, often brutal, yet funny intellectual who transformed the cartoon world with his
distinct touch as auteur. This documentary looks at the legacy of his genius, and pins down for us a
solidarity of what life was like for this most revered of artists.
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Birdman and The Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series takes the action around the world and into
outer space! First, winged hero Birdman harnesses the power of the sun to fight criminal masterminds
like Number One, Vulturo and Dr. Millenium. Then, cosmic crusaders Gravity Girl, Vapor Man and
Meteor Man – better known as the Galaxy Trio – serve up justice in space as they travel the universe
eradicating evil and procuring peace across the cosmos. And finally, it’s more Birdman with his trusty
eagle Avenger and his namesake battle cry that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Fly away with
these favorite retro heroes as they deliver old-school justice in this 2-disc collector’s dream compilation.
The Birdman and The Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series collection includes twenty 23 minute
episodes on 2 two-sided discs, including X The Eliminator, The Ruthless Ringmaster, Galaxy Trio and
the Sleeping Planet, Birdman Meets Reducto, Birdman and the Monster of the Mountains, Galaxy Trio
Versus Growliath, The Return of Vulturo, and more! The enhanced content “Birdman: The Forgotten
Hero” covers the inspiration from the early days of Birdman, as a superhero fighting injustice, up to his
new assignment as a legal counsel. Featured will be a historical retrospective on what legendary
cartoonist Alex Toth brought to the original series.
“We are extremely excited to bring two animated classics to DVD for the first time,” says
Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Sports Marketing. “It is sure to
bring back memories for fans of the original series and create new fans among the younger generation.”
BASICS
Space Ghost and Dino Boy: The Complete Series
BASICS
Birdman and The Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series
$26.99 SRP
$26.99 SRP
Street Date: 7/17/07
Street Date: 7/17/07
Order Due Date: 6/12/07
Order Due Date: 6/12/07
Languages: English
Languages: English
Subtitles: Closed Caption
Subtitles: Closed Caption
Running time: 440 mins + 90 minutes extra content
Running time: 460 minutes + 10 minutes extra content
DVD Catalog #H3063
DVD Catalog # H3068
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Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video
marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new
and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock
Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
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Publicity Contacts:
Melissa Hufjay
Warner Home Video
(818) 977-7310
melissa.hufjay@warnerbros.com
Tracy Galermo
mPRm Public Relations
(323) 933-3399
tgalermo@mprm.com
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