Lots of superheroes come out to play in this month's DVD releases, though Adventure Time and Rocko's Modern Life will make many animated comedy fans happy. Following are cartoon DVDs released in February 2013.
Animaniacs: Volume 4
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February 5, 2013
The fourth and final volume of DVDs for the '90s cartoon, which was executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Animaniacs plays like a variety show, with main characters Yakko, Wakko and Dot causing mayhem and mischief on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Three cartoon shorts make up an episode, which also sometimes featured Rita and Runt, the Goodfeathers and Slappy Squirrel.
The fourth and final volume of DVDs for the '90s cartoon, which was executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Animaniacs plays like a variety show, with main characters Yakko, Wakko and Dot causing mayhem and mischief on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Three cartoon shorts make up an episode, which also sometimes featured Rita and Runt, the Goodfeathers and Slappy Squirrel.
Ben 10: Omniverse - A New Beginning, Volume 1
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February 5, 2013
The first DVD release of a new series from the Ben 10 franchise. Ben 10: Omniverse introduced fans to new aliens and a new buddy for Ben named Rook. Rook plays by the rules, something that rubs Ben the wrong way, sometimes, but keeps him on the straight and narrow. 10 episodes on 2 discs.
The first DVD release of a new series from the Ben 10 franchise. Ben 10: Omniverse introduced fans to new aliens and a new buddy for Ben named Rook. Rook plays by the rules, something that rubs Ben the wrong way, sometimes, but keeps him on the straight and narrow. 10 episodes on 2 discs.
Ultimate Spider-Man: Avenging Spider-Man
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February 5, 2013
The Spider-Man who stars in this animated series isn't the dark and brooding character Hollywood has fed us lately, in response to the success of the Dark Knight trilogy of movies. This is Spidey, the fun and fun-loving teenager who's working to do the right thing. In this series, Peter Park is introduced to S.H.I.E.L.D. and fights villains from all over the Marvel universe.
The Spider-Man who stars in this animated series isn't the dark and brooding character Hollywood has fed us lately, in response to the success of the Dark Knight trilogy of movies. This is Spidey, the fun and fun-loving teenager who's working to do the right thing. In this series, Peter Park is introduced to S.H.I.E.L.D. and fights villains from all over the Marvel universe.
Adventure Time: Volume 4, Fionna & Cake
Cartoon Network
February 19, 2013
Fionna and Cake are the alter egos of Finn and Jake. In this form, Finn is a girl and Jake is a cat. Fionna and Cake starred in an arc of episodes that also featured Neil Patrick Harris as Prince Gumball. Those episodes, which were wildly popular, are included on this DVD, along with other favorites, like "Wizard Battle" and "Lady & Peebles."
Fionna and Cake are the alter egos of Finn and Jake. In this form, Finn is a girl and Jake is a cat. Fionna and Cake starred in an arc of episodes that also featured Neil Patrick Harris as Prince Gumball. Those episodes, which were wildly popular, are included on this DVD, along with other favorites, like "Wizard Battle" and "Lady & Peebles."
Alvin & the Chipmunks: An Easter Collection
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February 19, 2013
The Chipmunks are most famous for their Christmas holiday special, but this DVD includes an Easter special where the Chipmunks meet the real Easter bunny, Mr. Hoppity. Other individual episodes fill out the DVD.
The Chipmunks are most famous for their Christmas holiday special, but this DVD includes an Easter special where the Chipmunks meet the real Easter bunny, Mr. Hoppity. Other individual episodes fill out the DVD.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
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February 19, 2013
The best and brightest heroes from the Marvel Universe come out to fight Galactus in this final DVD that wraps up the "End of the Cosmos" story. See Spider-Man, Wolverine, Red Hulk, Winter Soldier, War Machine, regular Hulk, Iron Man and more characters in battle.
The best and brightest heroes from the Marvel Universe come out to fight Galactus in this final DVD that wraps up the "End of the Cosmos" story. See Spider-Man, Wolverine, Red Hulk, Winter Soldier, War Machine, regular Hulk, Iron Man and more characters in battle.
Duck Dodgers - Season 1: Dark Side of the Duck
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February 19, 2013
Duck Dodgers is Daffy Duck, spaceship captain, who is thawed out after being frozen for 351 years. He is joined by Porky Pig as a space cadet. Together they vow to battle Martian Commander X-2 (Marvin Martian). Duck Dodgers, which premiered on Cartoon Network in 2033, is based on the Chuck Jones 1953 animated short titled Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century.
Duck Dodgers is Daffy Duck, spaceship captain, who is thawed out after being frozen for 351 years. He is joined by Porky Pig as a space cadet. Together they vow to battle Martian Commander X-2 (Marvin Martian). Duck Dodgers, which premiered on Cartoon Network in 2033, is based on the Chuck Jones 1953 animated short titled Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century.
Johnny Test: The Awesome Adventures
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February 19, 2013
Ten episodes starring Johnny, the daredevil kid with the spiky hair, and his talking dog, Dukey. Johnny's twin sisters, Susan and Mary, continually create amazing scientific inventions that they test on Johnny (get it?), which usually leads to destruction and chaos. Johnny Test originally debuted on the WB in 2005, but now lives on Cartoon Network.
Ten episodes starring Johnny, the daredevil kid with the spiky hair, and his talking dog, Dukey. Johnny's twin sisters, Susan and Mary, continually create amazing scientific inventions that they test on Johnny (get it?), which usually leads to destruction and chaos. Johnny Test originally debuted on the WB in 2005, but now lives on Cartoon Network.
Wacky World of Tex Avery - Volume 1
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February 19, 2013
Do not look for Droopy or any other classic Tex Avery cartoons in this DVD compilation. There is no "The Blitz Wolf" or "Field and Scream." There are, however, cartoons that star a character named Tex, along with lots of other animated shorts. According to the sour reviews at Amazon.com, a lot of classic cartoon fans bought this volume hoping for the animated shorts they came to love, only to find they had been duped. Buyer beware!
Do not look for Droopy or any other classic Tex Avery cartoons in this DVD compilation. There is no "The Blitz Wolf" or "Field and Scream." There are, however, cartoons that star a character named Tex, along with lots of other animated shorts. According to the sour reviews at Amazon.com, a lot of classic cartoon fans bought this volume hoping for the animated shorts they came to love, only to find they had been duped. Buyer beware!
Phineas & Ferb: The Perry Files - Animal Agents
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February 26, 2013
Did you know that Perry is not the only animal who is deep undercover, working for O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym)? In this DVD set of Phineas and Ferb episodes, you'll meet the panda, beaver and mouse agents, as well.
Did you know that Perry is not the only animal who is deep undercover, working for O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym)? In this DVD set of Phineas and Ferb episodes, you'll meet the panda, beaver and mouse agents, as well.
Rocko's Modern Life: The Complete Series
Shout! Factory
February 26, 2013
Shout! Factory has been releasing seasons of Rocko's Modern Life since 2011. Now the entire series is available in one DVD set. (Gotcha!) Rocko's Modern Life is loosely based on creator Joe Murray's My Dog Zero. Rocko's Modern Life is about a wallaby, Rocko, dealing with day-to-day problems in a small town. He is joined by his buddy, Heffer, and his little dog, Spunky. Rocko's Modern Life premiered in 1993, airing along with Nickelodeon's other hit, The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Shout! Factory has been releasing seasons of Rocko's Modern Life since 2011. Now the entire series is available in one DVD set. (Gotcha!) Rocko's Modern Life is loosely based on creator Joe Murray's My Dog Zero. Rocko's Modern Life is about a wallaby, Rocko, dealing with day-to-day problems in a small town. He is joined by his buddy, Heffer, and his little dog, Spunky. Rocko's Modern Life premiered in 1993, airing along with Nickelodeon's other hit, The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Rise of the Turtles
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February 26, 2013
The first DVD release with episodes from the newest incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, airing now on Saturdays on Nickelodeon. In the current version, the characters are rounded and textured, thanks to CGI, and the Turtles are joined by April O'Neil, a tough teenager who befriends them after they save her from an alien attack.
The first DVD release with episodes from the newest incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, airing now on Saturdays on Nickelodeon. In the current version, the characters are rounded and textured, thanks to CGI, and the Turtles are joined by April O'Neil, a tough teenager who befriends them after they save her from an alien attack.
