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CTHE Press Release: SPIDER-MAN new animated compilation
Three All-New Compilations Each Featuring Three Adventures
from the Popular Sony Pictures Television Series
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SPIDER-MAN
"The Mutant Menace," "High Voltage Villains" and "The Ultimate Face-Off"
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Available to Collect on DVD and Video June 1
Culver City, CA (March 25, 2004) - Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment spins an
exciting web with the brand-new "best of" volumes from Sony Pictures Television's cutting-
edge CGI animated series SPIDER-MAN which aired on MTV. Debuting June 1 along with the
Spider-Man Deluxe Edition and Spider-Man Superbit DVD releases from Columbia TriStar
Home Entertainment, SPIDER-MAN will be available in three individually packaged single-disc
releases - THE MUTANT MENACE, HIGH VOLTAGE VILLAINS and THE ULTIMATE FACE-
OFF - each featuring three action-packed episodes, priced to collect at $14.95 SLP each. These
titles will also be available on video at $14.94 SLP each.
The legendary Marvel - comic book story of one of the coolest superheroes ever to
climb into a pair of tights gets a fresh and groundbreaking new look with incredible CG-
animation and advanced cinematic effects in SPIDER-MAN. Featuring the voices of Neil Patrick
Harris (Starship Troopers, TVs "Doogie Howser, M.D."), Ian Ziering (TVs "Beverly Hills
90210") and singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb, the series was highlighted by special guest stars
including rocker Rob Zombie, rapper Eve, Kathy Griffin (TVs "Suddenly Susan"), Gina Gershon
(Showgirls), John C. McGinley (TVs "Scrubs") and Keith Carradine (Kill Bill Vol. 1).
When a nasty bite by a genetically altered spider endows teenager Peter Parker with
miraculous, arachnid-like powers, his death-defying heroism wins him admiration from those in
need. But being a superhero has its drawbacks - especially when you're a freshmen in college!
Struggling to lead a normal life even as he juggles academics, work, love and various forces of
super-villains and relentless criminals, Peter meets the challenge by exercising his superheroic
powers for the good of all to save mankind from evil.
Episodes featured on THE MUTANT MENACE include:
Tight Squeeze
Three ex-KGB agents take a group of people hostage, including Peter and his new crush Indy. Their
simple demand is they want Spider-Man! Peter will need to use his cunning and cleverness to figure
out a way to appease the agents without revealing his alter ego.
Law of the Jungle
Peter's professor, Doc Connors, injects himself with reptilian DNA, which slowly changes him into
the angry, vengeful lizard. As the serum affects Doc Connors' brain, Spider-Man must stop his
beloved professor as he begins seeking revenge on those who have harmed him - including Harry!
Sword of Shikata
The master martial artist/swordswoman Shikata, is sent to capture Spider-Man for a wealthy man's
collection of rare animals. Shikata determines that Spider-Man is too noble a foe to simply capture
and they must fight to the death!
Episodes featured on HIGH VOLTAGE VILLAINS include:
The Party
Peter Parker's nerdy high-school friend Max is hazed in a deadly fraternity prank that turns him into
Electro, a high-voltage villain that threatens the campus. Only Spider-Man can stop him from exacting
his revenge on the students.
When Sparks Fly
Electro returns. This time he wants to zap Sally and make her just like him so the two of them can be
together. Can Spider-Man arrive in time or will Sally be changed forever?
Keeping Secrets
Spider-Man is out to catch Talon, a female thief who's behind a series of high-risk robberies in the city.
Things get complicated when Spidey learns Talon's true identity--she's his best friend Harry's new
girlfriend!
Episodes featured on THE ULTIMATE FACE-OFF include:
Spider-Man Dis-Sabled
Peter covers a press conference and inadvertently videotapes incriminating evidence against Silver
Sable, an Eastern European assassin for hire. Now she will stop at nothing - including killing Mary
Jane and Harry - to get the tape back.
Mind Games Part 1
The Gaines Twins, a brother and sister with uncanny mental powers, escape from an armored transport
convoy, but Spider-Man apprehends them by overcoming their brain blasts with his own superhuman
will-power. Later, just as Spider-Man reveals to MJ that he's really Peter Parker, Kraven the Hunter
confronts Spider-Man. As payback for the years he spent in jail, Kraven attacks MJ with one of his
poison darts. Spider-Man rushes to her side too late, as her life slowly slips away. Now, Peter is out for
revenge!
Mind Games Part 2
Spider-Man realizes that the diabolical Gaines Twins have brain-blasted him into believing MJ has died at
the hands of Kraven the Hunter. He corners the Twins--but things take a turn for the worse when they
once again use their mental powers to trick Spider-Man. This time Indy is mortally wounded. Will guilt
cause Peter to hang up his Spider-Man suit forever?
DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
Digitally Mastered Audio
Mastered in High Definition
Widescreen Presentation
Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS)
Theatrical Trailers
Episode Selections
TV Rating: PGV (Parental Guidance, Moderate Violence)
Color / Closed Captioned
Running Time: 63 Minutes
Mutant Menace DVD Catalog #05451 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05451-6
VHS Catalog # 05868 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05868-2
High Voltage Villains DVD Catalog #05460 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05460-8
VHS Catalog # 05870 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05870-5
Ultimate Face-Off DVD Catalog #05464 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05464-6
VHS Catalog # 05880 / UPC Code: 0-43396-05880-4
DVD Order Date: 04/29/04
DVD SLP: $14.95 each / VHS SLP: $14.94
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