Big “G”
is Back with the DVD Release of
GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER and
INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER
Classic Monster Movies Available
on DVD June 5th
New York, NY (March 19, 2007) On June 5th, Classic
Media and Genius Products will release two more classic
Godzilla movies on DVD, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed
Monster and Invasion of Astro-Monster
(originally titled Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
in the U.S.). Each title includes both the original
Japanese and US versions of films. Available for the
first time, both Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster
and Invasion of Astro-Monster will have a suggested
retail price of $19.93 each.
Ghidorah,
the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster mixes
giant-monster action, paranormal mystery and James Bond-style
intrigue for one of the most exciting and beloved entries
in Toho’s long-running Godzilla series. Classic
Media presents the film in both the original Japanese-language
version (1964) in glorious Toho Scope, and the re-edited
U.S. version (1965).
A prophetess from Venus foretells cataclysmic disasters!
Godzilla, Mothra and Rodan reappear in Japan, wreaking
havoc! A giant meteor crashes into the mountains and
the three-headed, fire-spitting space dragon King Ghidorah
emerges! As the Venusian’s prophecies come true,
assassins from a tiny Asian kingdom hunt her down, while
the Earth monsters must decide whether to settle their
petty differences and join forces against the extraterrestrial
enemy!
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Bonus
Features:
- Audio Commentary by David Kalat
- Eiji Tsuburaya Biography featurette
- Original Japanese Trailer
- Poster Slide Show
- Image Gallery
Invasion
of Astro-Monster aka Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
Aliens from Planet X borrow our monsters for
a little extermination project, but they’ve got
something else up their sleeves: world domination! Using
mind-control technology, these vinyl-and-sunglasses
wearing spacemen turn Godzilla, Rodan and King Ghidorah
loose in Japan, demanding Earth’s surrender! It’s
up to American astronaut F. Glenn, his galaxy-trotting
buddy Fuji, and nerdy inventor Tetsuo to break the aliens’
hold on the monsters and save our planet from certain
doom.
Invasion of Astro-Monster represents
the pinnacle of Toho’s monster cinema, with an
all-star cast featuring Nick Adams (The Rebel), Akira
Takarada (the original GODZILLA) and Kumi Mizuno as
alien temptress Namikawa, plus a cavalcade of amazing
retro-riffic special effects. The original, un-cut Japanese
version was released in 1965. The English-dubbed, US
version was released in 1970 as Godzilla vs. Monster
Zero.
Invasion of Astro-Monster/Godzilla vs. Monster
Zero Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary by Stuart Galbraith IV
- Tomoyuki Tanaka Biography featurette
- Original Japanese Trailer
- Poster Slide Show
- Image Gallery
For more information, check out godzillaondvd.com.
| DVD |
US RUN TIME |
JAPANESE RUN TIME |
SRP |
| Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster |
84:46 |
92:58 |
$19.93 |
| Invasion of Astro-Monster |
92:57 |
94:13 |
$19.93 |
About Classic Media
Classic Media, a division of Entertainment Rights,
Plc, manages some of the world’s most recognizable
family properties across all media including feature
film, television, home video and consumer products.
The company’s extensive library features a diverse
collection of popular animated and live-action characters
such as: Casper the Friendly Ghost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Underdog and
Rocky & Bullwinkle.
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein
Company, jointly owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading
independent home-entertainment distribution company
that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library
of motion pictures, television programming, family,
lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging
platforms through its expansive network of retailers
throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution,
marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™,
Baby Genius®, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™
, Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™,
Sesame Workshop®, Wellspring™, The Weinstein
Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is
the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which
it holds a 30% equity interest.
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