Joe fan all my life, but the truth was that i was really only into the joe toys, show, and comic for about three years. I learned a lot of things i didnt know, which makes me see the movie in a whole new light. Film begins with one of the most patriotic and violent. Joe action force must oppose the ruthless cobra organization that has secretly allied with a subterranean reptilian people who were their founders. Factory has finally set a date for the 1987 animated g. Joe the movie 1987 based on animated series a real american hero the original hasbro toyline intro lines narrator jackson beck. To be fair, in this case, that was probably for the best. This is the best gi joe movie, with storylines reminiscent of the 80s cartoon. The movie 1987 starring don johnson and burgess meredith on dvd and bluray.
Though the previous gi joe series produced by sunbow doesnt exactly stand up as high art, much of that series provided for entertainment that was at times rollicking, and even diverse enough to provide. The movie 1987 animation, action, adventure, family, fantasy, scifi. Look for the rest of our interview with chu talking about the dvd blu ray release of g. The movie bluray release date july 27, 2010 special edition. The movie in the uk is a 1987 animated actionadventure film produced as a spinoff from the animated series g.
The animated 1980s movie goes hd for the first time. The movie, directed by don jurwich, debuted on screens around the world in 1987 and while it wasnt exactly considered a masterpiece of animated entertainment, it rightfully found its fan base. In 1987, during the height of eighties hysteria, the now defunct orion pictures unleashed a new hero of sorts emerged onto screens across the continent. Joe arrives on bluray in an avc encoded 1080p high definition transfer in 1.
Still no further news on additional features, beyond the hints of a buzz dixon commentary track that we reported on. The movie was first released in 1987, while intended to hit theaters in 1986, production errors held the movie up and due to poor tickets sales of transformers. Joe is the code name for americas daring, highly trained special mission force. Even at age 9, i didnt know quite what to make of g. Chu talks masters of the universe and his gi joe sequel. Go to previous slide great prices on popular products.
In 1985, the pyramid of darkness launched the daily cartoon that ran for two seasons. A real american hero the movie on bluray 826663118827 from shout factory. Joe was based on the columns of scrippshoward war correspondent ernie pyle burgess meredith. Showing slide 1 of 8 great prices on popular products. It was produced by sunbow productions and marvel productions and was animated in japan by toei animation co.
Retaliation had its release delayed a full 9 months so that it could be postconverted into 3d, and its the first big movie of a year that will see a whole lot of 3d in nearly every. Part man, part machine, but all co robocop blu ray. According to the preorder listing on the etailer site, g. Joe s secret projectthe broadcast energy transmitter. A real american hero, based on the original hasbro toyline. And to make this a truly deluxe overview and to make up for taking so bloody long to get around to it, we also take a closer look at the blu ray of the 1987 g. The dic series is a chapter of gi joe history thats been derided by many fans over the years, and in some respects, its an easy target. Joe footlocker dvd set and more closer look youtube. Michael bell, don johnson, arthur burghardt, peter cullen, don jurwich. The rise of cobra blu ray 2009 region free dvd r2vg the cheap. Lets have more gi joe in volume sets as well as continuing the jem series.
But buzz dixons commentary is worth a listen if youre a longtime fan. Compare at price is the price for the same product offered in the online market. Joe the movie 1987 dvd dvd a2vg the cheap fast free post. The movie was produced in 1987 with the intention of being a theatrical feature. Joe is a military science fiction action film series, based on hasbros g.
The movie, directed by don jurwich, debuted on screens around the world in 1987 and while it wasnt exactly considered a. The movies animation is great, as is its soundtrack. Factory on july 27, 2010, though it could be purchased at the shout. This g i joe set contains all 95 episodes of the sunbowmarvel productions series. The movie in the uk is a 1987 animated actionadventure film produced. For those kids who grew up abroad, gi joe was an institution. The rise of cobra is a 2009 american military science fiction action film based on the toy franchise created by hasbro, with particular inspiration from the comic book series and toy line g. This is lampshaded sixways from sunday by buzz dixon, the movies head writer, in his commentary track on the blu ray disc. Many hardcore military fans did not appreciate the quirky and decidedly more science fiction oriented plot, but i have to say that i liked it.
Excellent animated movie introduces new supernatural villians who lead the forces of cobra against the gi joe team. The movie on blu ray and the end credits for gi joe. In 1984, it was followed up by the revenge of cobra miniseries. Joe features an ensemble cast based on the various. Now we know that the previously rumored 80s cult hit is indeed slated for bluray release in july, and yes, knowing is half the battle. The movie, the film was sent direct to video and first appeared as a tv movie special. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 46 produced by 8 music by 2. Ray park, best known for playing darth maul, plays snakeeyes, and gives a great performance. During dukes coma scene, he quotes, at length, verbatim and hilariously deadpan, john cleeses legendary monologue from the dead parrot sketch, replacing joe. The movie bluray release date july 27, 2010 special.
In 2009, the first film was released under the title, g. Joe from its release schedule and sent it straight to tv syndication and vhs instead. I also like the characters like duke,flint, scarlett, lady jaye, snakeyes, spirit, quick kick, stalker, breaker, general hawk, and the rest of the g i joe team. Though already past 40, pyle insists upon marching along with an army infantry unit during the italian campaign. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The movie planned for bluray posted mon mar 8, 2010 at 07. The movie casts aside the heroics and goes straight for profit issuing in new recruits guaranteed to make you forget all.
Only this device generates enough heat so that the spores can mature. If you liked the 80s cartoon, you will probably like this movie. The movie coming to bluray written by brenden on mar 5, 2010 in rumours. Development for the first film began in 2003, but when the united states launched the invasion of iraq in march 2003, hasbro suggested adapting the transformers instead. Joe, but are they strong and smart enough to fight a warrior race with 40,000 years of experience.