Beastmaster Seas. 1 Andromeda 2.4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR BEASTMASTER?SEASON ONE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
FIRST SEASON OF EAGERLY ANTICIPATED FANTASY/ADVENTURE SERIES TO MAKE ITS DVD PREMIERE AUGUST 26 2003
HOUSTON July 8 2003?ADV Films today announced an August 26 2003 date for the DVD release of
BeastMaster?Season One: The Complete Collection. The ADV Films release weighing in at a hefty 1100 minutes total running time marks the DVD premiere of the acclaimed fantasy/action series starring Daniel Goddard as Dar the BeastMaster.
Based on the works of legendary science fiction author Andre Norton
BeastMaster is the saga of Dar a legendary warrior born of the beasts and gifted with the ability to communicate with animals. Joined by the scholar Tao and a legion of animal warriors Dar must journey through a world before time on an epic odyssey to bring peace and justice to a land faced with incredible evil. Dar?s never-ending quest is must-see entertainment for the entire family
Boasting a talented cast beautiful settings (the series is filmed in Queensland Australia) thrilling action wizardry and a strong backbone of ecologically positive messaging (reminiscent of that in J.R.R. Tolkien?s ?Lord of the Rings? trilogy) ?BeastMaster? has created a community of passionate fans who have for years been craving a home-video release of the title. The official website for the series is found at
http://www.beastmaster.com.
BeastMaster?Season One: The Complete Collection (SRP $69.98) is a DVD-only release on six discs. It includes all 22 episodes of the first season of the series and is presented in spectacular 16 x 9 anamorphic widescreen. Extras include original TV promos and ADV Previews.
DATE SET FOR FOURTH RELEASE FROM GENE RODDENBERRY?S ANDROMEDA SEASON TWO
TWO-DISC SEASON TWO COLLECTION 4 AVAILABLE IN STORES AUGUST 26 2003
HOUSTON July 8 2003?ADV Films has set a street date of August 26 2003 for the fourth round of home video releases from Season Two of the top-rated nationally syndicated weekly sci-fi/action program
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda starring Kevin Sorbo.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda is based on writings of the legendary writer and producer Gene Roddenberry creator of the enormously successful ?Star Trek? series franchise. The series is produced by Andromeda Productions Ltd. in association with Tribune Entertainment Company and Fireworks Entertainment Inc.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda boasts a large devoted fan base and is proving to be a prolific source for merchandising licenses with action figures trading cards calendars and other items being produced by top manufacturers. Moreover Kevin Sorbo was named one of the ten most bankable stars in national syndication for two consecutive years.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda: Season Two fourth release episodes: ?The Dance of the Mayflies? (Episode 215)
When a drift colony comes under biological attack Dylan and the crew rescue its citizens. But once on board Andromeda the rescued drop like flies. Beka was infected during the rescue. The race for a cure is on? until the dead wake up and begin their zombie attack! (Such ungrateful dead!)
?In Heaven Now Are Three? (Episode 216)
Dylan Beka and Trance head to a tropical planet in search of The Engine of Creation?an artifact believed to be older than the universe itself. Others have searched and failed and their remains line the path. Legend says the Engine can be found by a group of three? but our three are not alone.
""The Things We Cannot Changes"" (Episode 217)
Alone in the Eureka Maru Dylan gathers information about a newly formed black hole. Suddenly a loud explosion rocks the ship? and Dylan is gone. A moment later he awakes in the arms of a beautiful woman ? his wife. Their son bursts into the room. Is it reality a dream? or a trap?
""The Fair Unknown"" (Episode 218)
Ral Partheia a planetary nature preserve is under brutal assault by the Kalderans. While defending the planet Dylan comes face to face with a strange blue creature he thought he would never see again. It?s a female Vedran from Dylan?s home world? and she?s bleeding.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda: Season Two Collection 4 (SRP $39.98) is a DVD-only release on two discs containing four complete episodes (episodes 215 through 218). Extras include: Behind the Scenes Interview with Lisa Ryder (Beka); Behind the Scenes Interview with Visual Effects Supervisor Jim Finn; Commentary for ?The Fair Unknown? with Kevin Sorbo (Captain Dylan Hunt) and Production Designer Richard B. Lewis; Behind the Scenes Interview with Lexa Doig (Rommie); Behind the Scenes Interview with Supervising Producer for Fireworks Entertainment Karen Wookey;
Andromeda TV Promos; Alternate Takes/Deleted Scenes; Design Gallery; Bloopers; and ADV Previews.
Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2003 (Archive on Friday, August 08, 2003)