Van Helsing Gets Animated Direct-to-DVD Prequel

Joshua Lane · 01-17-2004, 02:34 AM

http://www.animatedbliss.com/news.asp?TID=310
(cover-art available at link)

Van Helsing: The London Assignment
STREET: 5/11/2004
S.R.P.: $14.98
RUN TIME: 30 Minutes
AUDIO: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
CAPTIONS: English
SUBTITLES: French, Spanish
VIDEO STUDIO: Universal

Unveiling The Extraordinary Beginning of The Van Helsing Adventure With the All-New Original Animated Film Prequel.

From The Director And Producers Of The Motion Picture Van Helsing Stephen Sommers and Bob Ducsay. Features the voice of Van Helsing star Hugh Jackman.

Loaded with bonus features, including cast and crew interviews and an in-depth look at Van Helsing's groundbreaking special effects.

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I have to say that this was completely unexpected, but I'll definitely be checking it out.

todd s · 01-17-2004, 08:36 AM

I am glad they were able to get Hugh Jackman to do the voice. I always hate when they to movie/tv cartoon adaptions and don't get all or at least most of the live action cast.

Bob Pierce · 01-18-2004, 04:18 PM

This is AWESOME! Thanks for posting, Joshua.

Great idea on the part of Universal, and taken together with the promotion of the movie, and the forthcoming "Legacy" DVD sets, this is shaping up into one brilliant marketing campaign. Somebody over there is definitely on the ball!

- Bob

JustinCleveland · 01-18-2004, 04:45 PM

That came out of left field... I'm only moderately interested in the film, but this may help spur my interest.

As to the comment about who does the voices... I actually prefer good voice actors to mediocre actors doing their own work... because voice acting really is a different beast.

But anyway, this looks interesting. And Bob, you're right, this is good marketing. I really wish more work like this was done. When are they going to realize that DVD can work to your advantage!

Haden · 01-19-2004, 01:55 AM

What are the "Legacy" DVD sets?

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David Williams · 01-19-2004, 02:17 AM

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What are the "Legacy" DVD sets?

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oscar_merkx · 01-19-2004, 09:51 AM

this is quite unexpected indeed and just might buy this

Haden · 01-19-2004, 10:52 AM

Er... I just noticed something. This comes out on 5/11, but the movie itself comes out on 5/7. That's kinda dumb. This is a prequel and is basically intended to hype the movie, so it should be released BEFORE the film.

Malcolm R · 01-19-2004, 11:28 AM

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Unveiling The Extraordinary Beginning of The Van Helsing Adventure With the All-New Original Animated Film Prequel.

Brian Kidd · 01-20-2004, 10:12 AM

Or it could be something along the lines of THE ANIMATRIX which truly added to the backstory of the MATRIX TRILOGY. Who knows? A lot depends on who they got to do the animation, how good the script is, etc. I don't know that I'd pay what they're asking for it, though.