ToonCast – Episode 69 – Johnny Bravo

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In the 69th episode Kevin is on briefly to answer voicemail with Mike…. Then Mike is joined by JT and Glade as they talk about the last man on earth to ever get laid… Johnny Bravo.

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

Glade Packer

Jonathan Toderian

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DVD Review: ShoutFactory’s G.I. Joe The Movie

First off I would like to thank Dana and ShoutFactory for their generous contribution of this DVD. Now secondly I would like to say as a kid despite not seeing any of the classic G.I. Joe series I had owned a highly used VHS of the classic 1987 animated film. This movie even to this day is one of my most highly regarded films of the ’80′s.

I first obtained the 2000 re-release of the film by Rhino in late 2009, glad to at least see it was on DVD. However since seeing the classic Transformers and G.I. Joe series re-released by ShoutFactory made me wish this would get a remastering as well.

In July of 2010 my prayers were answered in the form of the newly remastered version of G.I. Joe The Movie (1987). ShoutFactory’s version of the movie does feature much greater quality overall. The visuals, the audio, the menus and even the special features were something to be in awe of.

THE MENU:

The menu setup was in a much better format by far in comparison to the original DVD release. It makes use of some dynamic animations in similar fashion to their G.I. Joe Season Sets and the Transformers G1 Season Sets. The quality on that alone makes you gear up to watch the film. Another feature I like is the ability for the movie to be played in either full screen or wide screen. I personally am glad to see the wide screen as I have a wide screen tv and it looks much better not seeing the black outlines. See the image below for details on the classic menu and the new menu system.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The Special Features are very similar in each edition of the film. However in the newer ShoutFactory version it also includes the ability to download the original movie script to your desktop computer. This key element I think adds more value in itself to the Special Features.

Now granted in the Special Features area, I do like Cobra Commander’s mug shot there, I do think ShoutFactory adds a nice touch as if accessing the Joes computer system.

AUDIO:

The audio was several steps up and a lot clearer than that of the older edition. I could hear more of the crisp background music, sound effects and vocals. I would much rather listen to this than I would the original. With that in mind I move on to the visuals.

VISUALS:

By the time I got to watching the film after first watching the original 2000 Rhino release, I noticed several differences in picture. Some of these were subtle and others were blatantly obvious. See the examples below:

Now look at B.E.T. (Broadcast Energy Transmitter) which granted is slightly higher in seconds on one of the scenes but regardless you get the idea. The colors on the one on the left (Rhino) are more cartoon-ish whereas the one on the right (Shout) have a more real tone to them. To further detail this I have some more side by sides with the actual same scenes.

Here we have an image of Serpentor from the first 10 minutes of the movie. Rhino has the colors more vibrant on the lighter colors. However their details to the darker images makes it so it is hard to see the details. ShoutFactory despite missing some of the brighter colors did manage to show more accurate skin tones. The colors on the darker objects such as the snakes on Serpentor’s shoulders are much brighter leaving me seeing actual detail in that area. Finally on to one final image comparison.

Here we have Roadblock with Cobra Commander only here he is holding Cobra’s battle mask. What I like about the image on the right are the accuracy to real life colors. Rhino did a good job but Roadblock looks reddish instead of the brown that is in Shout’s. Another thing is the mask. It has a red tint to it there as well whereas Shout again outdoes it with the chrome coloring. It makes in these instances a no brainer which copy I would rather have.

OVERVIEW:

All in all I like the version ShoutFactory has released and am glad to finally have a great quality of this movie. Although the menu could have used a little more imagery of the characters included, I still loved this re-release.  This is a film I will watch for years to come.

OVERALL SCORES:

• MENU: 4.0 out of 5
• AUDIO: 4.5 out of 5
• VISUAL: 4.5 out of 5
• SPECIAL FEATURES: 5 out of 5
• OVERALL: 4.5 out of 5

Interviews – Christy Marx

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TFG1Mike and PecanCtMichael have the great pleasure to talk with animation, television, and video game writer Christy Marx. You may know of her from Jem and the Holograms, author of Writing for Animation, Comics and Games” or as the writer of the “Transmutate” episode of Beast Wars. In the interview we get the story behind the rejected “Dark Glass” script and so much more from Ms. Marx. So join us for an hour of questions and answers that are TRULY OUTRAGEOUS!!

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Michael Wilson

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ToonCast – Episode 68 – Titan A.E.

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In the 68^th episode of ToonCast Mike breaks the timeline rule once gain so he and Kevin can talk about the really cool 2000 film Titan A.E.

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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ToonCast – Episode 67 – USA Cartoon Express

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In the 67th episode of ToonCast Mike and Kevin are doing things a little different. They are talking about that great Programming block from the 80′s The USA Cartoon Express!

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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ToonCast – Episode 66 – Dennis The Menace

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OH NO! it’s the 66th episode of ToonCast and this time around Kevin and Mike talk about that bratty kid that always gives Mr. Wilson a headache. Dennis the Menace!

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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ToonCast – Episode 65 – The Real Ghostbusters

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In the 65th episode of ToonCast Mike and Kevin are joined by Mike The Birdman Dodd of This Week In Geek and Review A Day!! They talk about The Real Ghostbusters. Oh wow there are only 35 episodes of ToonCast left.

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

Mike “The Birdman” Dodd Visit http://www.thisweekingeek.net and http://www.reviewaday.ca

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ToonCast – Episode 64 – The Pink Panther

In the 64th episode of ToonCast Kevin and Mike talk about that silent panther. The Pink Panther Cartoons!!! Where mike tells us that his favorite part about The Pink Panther cartoons was the ant and the ardvark.

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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ToonCast – Episode 63 – Richie Rich

In the 63rd episode of ToonCast Mike and Kevin talk briefly about Richie Rich and his adventures. At least he doesn’t swim in his money like some residents of DuckBurg!!

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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ToonCast – Episode 62 – Woody Woodpecker

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In the 62nd episode Mike and Kevin talk about Woody Woodpecker. And even though Mike can’t stand the theme music it’s overall a good cartoon.

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson

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