Todd McFarlane's Spawn: Animated Collection (4pc)
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List Price: $39.98
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Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
Starring: Keith David, Richard Dysart, Dominique Jennings, James Keane, Michael McShane
Directed By: Brad Rader, Chuck Patton, Eric Radomski, Frank Paur, Jennifer Yuh
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0026359425325
Format: AC-3
Label: Hbo Home Video
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Hbo Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-07-24
Running Time: 540
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-05-16
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A quality animated show for adults, much improved over the old set
Comment: I was just a kid when the theatrical "Spawn" movie came out, but even then I could tell that the film just didn't live up to the idea; it was all popcorn explosions and CGI demons, devoid of substance. A few years later, towards the end of high school, I came across the prior boxset release of this show. Knowing it was well-reviewed, I decided to give it a try.
"Todd McFarlane's Spawn" is the opposite of the theatrical film, delving deeply into the psychology of this Hellspawn and his struggle between damnation and redemption. The writing is subversive, alternately witty and utterly creepy; the animation is fluid and richly detailed; the voice-acting superb, with Keith David's Spawn and John Rafter Lee's Jason Wynn as the clear highlights of the cast. Whether you're into comics, fantasy, film noir, or even simply well-written stories, I would recommend giving this show a watch.
And now it's even better on this anniversary box set. In the original release, each season of the show was edited together to form one two-and-a-half hour long movie; this would be daunting under normal circumstances, but for a show this bleak it's quite an achievement to get through. Even worse, the films were presented on both sides of a "flipper" disc, increasing the danger of scratches. Fortunately, this anniversary set presents all 3 seasons broken up into their individual episodes on a one-sided dual-layered disc, making for a much more palatable viewing experience (die-hards need not fear, however -- there's still a "play all" option on the menu). The visuals are improved with truer blacks and more vibrant colors, and the audio has been upgraded to 5.1 surround from Dolby stereo. Extras include commentary tracks from McFarlane on selected episodes, and a handful of featurettes on a fourth disc. All this is included in a very attractive steelbook case featuring the pictured artwork at the top of the Amazon page.
Very highly-recommended for a first-time viewer, and if any owner of the previous set is on the fence about upgrading, I believe that it's more than worth the increased quality and convenience offered in this new set.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great series
Comment:
I just loved the series when it aired on HBO and am glad to get all of the episodes in one box set.
BUT...they could have done more as far as special features...but overall a great buy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: set standards for american animation.
Comment: This HBO television program is definately way better than the Spawn live action movie that came out. there are 3 seasons with 6 episodes in each season. and a whole disc of special features. I do wish that some of the episodes were just stand-alone episodes instead of a 3 hour, 6-part movie. but they are still amazing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Series
Comment: The episodes are awesome and I'm glad HBO showed this so it could be as violent as it is. Cartoons are so much better that way. Price was really good. Post office takes way to long to deliver but thats not Amazons fault.
Customer Rating:
Summary: An adult animated series, fantastic!
Comment: This is the best animated series ever produced. You don't have to know anything about Spawn to enjoy this. It is however, in my opinion for adults. It aired in the evenings on HBO. It's quite violent and also has sex scenes, you might want to be aware of this if you are thinking of ordering this for a young child. The series is the best interpretation of the comic story ever released. The movie was meant for a wider audience and as a fan of the comic book, I thought it was complete trash. This animated series is a must for anyone who likes super heroes and enjoys a good story. This really is a unique study of "good" and "evil". It really demonstrates how thin the line can become between the two. Spawn is a unique character and this is a very complex story. It's fantastic and is presented here in only the way HBO could afford McFarlane to do. Interested in knowing about Spawn but not interested in comics? Get this series. A fan of Spawn and never seen this? Shame on you!!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A quality animated show for adults, much improved over the old set
Comment: I was just a kid when the theatrical "Spawn" movie came out, but even then I could tell that the film just didn't live up to the idea; it was all popcorn explosions and CGI demons, devoid of substance. A few years later, towards the end of high school, I came across the prior boxset release of this show. Knowing it was well-reviewed, I decided to give it a try.
"Todd McFarlane's Spawn" is the opposite of the theatrical film, delving deeply into the psychology of this Hellspawn and his struggle between damnation and redemption. The writing is subversive, alternately witty and utterly creepy; the animation is fluid and richly detailed; the voice-acting superb, with Keith David's Spawn and John Rafter Lee's Jason Wynn as the clear highlights of the cast. Whether you're into comics, fantasy, film noir, or even simply well-written stories, I would recommend giving this show a watch.
And now it's even better on this anniversary box set. In the original release, each season of the show was edited together to form one two-and-a-half hour long movie; this would be daunting under normal circumstances, but for a show this bleak it's quite an achievement to get through. Even worse, the films were presented on both sides of a "flipper" disc, increasing the danger of scratches. Fortunately, this anniversary set presents all 3 seasons broken up into their individual episodes on a one-sided dual-layered disc, making for a much more palatable viewing experience (die-hards need not fear, however -- there's still a "play all" option on the menu). The visuals are improved with truer blacks and more vibrant colors, and the audio has been upgraded to 5.1 surround from Dolby stereo. Extras include commentary tracks from McFarlane on selected episodes, and a handful of featurettes on a fourth disc. All this is included in a very attractive steelbook case featuring the pictured artwork at the top of the Amazon page.
Very highly-recommended for a first-time viewer, and if any owner of the previous set is on the fence about upgrading, I believe that it's more than worth the increased quality and convenience offered in this new set.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great series
Comment:
I just loved the series when it aired on HBO and am glad to get all of the episodes in one box set.
BUT...they could have done more as far as special features...but overall a great buy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: set standards for american animation.
Comment: This HBO television program is definately way better than the Spawn live action movie that came out. there are 3 seasons with 6 episodes in each season. and a whole disc of special features. I do wish that some of the episodes were just stand-alone episodes instead of a 3 hour, 6-part movie. but they are still amazing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Series
Comment: The episodes are awesome and I'm glad HBO showed this so it could be as violent as it is. Cartoons are so much better that way. Price was really good. Post office takes way to long to deliver but thats not Amazons fault.
Customer Rating:
Summary: An adult animated series, fantastic!
Comment: This is the best animated series ever produced. You don't have to know anything about Spawn to enjoy this. It is however, in my opinion for adults. It aired in the evenings on HBO. It's quite violent and also has sex scenes, you might want to be aware of this if you are thinking of ordering this for a young child. The series is the best interpretation of the comic story ever released. The movie was meant for a wider audience and as a fan of the comic book, I thought it was complete trash. This animated series is a must for anyone who likes super heroes and enjoys a good story. This really is a unique study of "good" and "evil". It really demonstrates how thin the line can become between the two. Spawn is a unique character and this is a very complex story. It's fantastic and is presented here in only the way HBO could afford McFarlane to do. Interested in knowing about Spawn but not interested in comics? Get this series. A fan of Spawn and never seen this? Shame on you!!
Evil begets evil. Hell begets hellspawn. Exploding from the comic book page onto the screen, Spawn is a deadly tornado of untapped, unwrapped merciless power. He was once a man...now he's a hellspawn, battling the forces of evil on earth...and in himself. Gradually discovering the terrifying power he possesses, Spawn fights to uncover the truth about his identity and fulfill his destiny.DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
Documentaries
Featurette
Interactive Menus
Interviews
Production Sketches
Storyboards
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