Shout! Factory Archives

GBBP 107: Rémi Chayé

December 13, 2016Jamie Greene

Today, we’re talking high-quality, hand-drawn, 2D animation with Rémi Chayé. Chayé recently released his feature debut as director, ‘Long Way North.’

‘Long Way North’ Is a Gorgeous and Inspirational Journey

September 28, 2016Jamie Greene

It’s not often that I’m totally captivated by a new animated film just from looking at a few stills. Usually, it’s, you know, the animation that grabs me. But that’s precisely what happened with ‘Long Way North.’ It was love at first sight.

Relive the Adventure With ‘Transformers: The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition’

September 13, 2016Z

‘Transformers: The Movie’ wasn’t perfect, but this 30th-anniversary edition certainly is.

Shout! Factory Has the Touch and the Power — Announcing ‘Transformers: The Movie’ on Blu-Ray

June 11, 2016Z

This week the prayers of millions of ‘Transformers’ fans were answered via a press release from multimedia powerhouse Shout Factory.

Say “Oui” to ‘Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir’

May 3, 2016Kelly Knox6

‘Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir’ is a show that’s a bit of a paradox: it features some very familiar elements, but also stands out as unique.

‘Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition’ – The Box Set the Series Deserves

April 24, 2016Z

‘Freaks and Geeks’ has never looked (or sounded) better. Whether you were a geek or a stoner in the ’80s or the ’90s or any other decade, this series is a wonderful way to relive all the energy and angst or high school.

‘The Decline of Western Civilization’ & Sequel Even Better on Blu-ray

March 26, 2016December 13, 2017Z

Watching Penelope Spheeris’ seminal punk rock documentary ‘The Decline of Western Civilization’ and its sequel, ‘The Metal Years,’ during my own misspent youth was a fun and frivolous affair. Re-watching them as a parent, though? Well, that’s an entirely different kettle of fish!

Join 'The Image Revolution'

January 2, 2016Z

For those who came of age during the 1990s, comic book documentary ‘The Image Revolution’ plays out eerily similar to flipping through a high school yearbook—equal parts amazing memories and embarrassing reminders.

’80s Cult Classics ‘Manimal’ & ‘Automan’ Finally Arrive on DVD

November 10, 2015Preston Burt1

With ‘Manimal’ and ‘Automan,’ the effects make you appreciate how far we’ve come, the pacing makes you long for more substance and better plot and character development in our current television lineup, and the stories just make you feel like a kid all over again.

Thunderbirds Are Go… On Blu-ray

September 9, 2015Jamie Greene

When it comes to classic television shows starring creepy marionette puppets, Shout! Factory is doing the lord’s work with The Gerry Anderson Collection. They took it upon themselves to release complete editions of all of Anderson’s shows, and this newest release of ‘Thunderbirds’ is more or less the conclusion of that glorious endeavor.

The Magic Returns With 'The Last Unicorn'

July 2, 2015Jamie Greene

The 1982 Rankin-Bass film ‘The Last Unicorn’ is a classic of ’80s animation, and the new Blu-ray version (dubbed “The Enchanted Edition”) is simply gorgeous. Presented in stunning 1080p and in 5.1 surround sound, this Blu-ray edition obviously surpasses previous DVD releases.

‘The Babadook’: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare

April 18, 2015Z1

Australian director Jennifer Kent’s 2014 horror masterpiece ‘The Babadook’ made waves at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, and continues to spark fevered interest with its recent streaming and home media release.

Bring Home Comedy Greats From Shout Factory

April 1, 2015Z

Odds are if I’m reviewing a Blu-ray or DVD, it likely came from Shout Factory. Especially with regard to things like classic television comedy, the Factory seems to the home of everything I want to see. Need proof? Look no further than its March release list.

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic’ DVD New Release

February 23, 2015Tony Sims

That’s right! In honor of the new release on DVD, our friends at Shout! Factory are going to give one lucky GeekDad reader their very own copy of My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic: Adventures of the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

The Facts of Life DVD Collection Is All About You

January 28, 2015Z

I’m like a brony, but for Facts of Life. My pal Ken Denmead calls me a Cohny, and I approve. I even own the appropriate t-shirt.

Review: Pee-wee’s Playhouse Seasons 1-5 on Blu-Ray

October 20, 2014Patricia Vollmer

Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray will be released on October 21st and features all 45 episodes of the cult classic children’s television series.

Shout Factory Brings Home Your Favorite Robots

August 6, 2014December 14, 2017Z1

I’ve come to rely on Shout Factory for a lot entertainment-wise, most specifically for my robot-related home video needs. Their most recent offerings are particularly noteworthy, especially to the geekily inclined.

8-Disc Pee-wee’s Playhouse Blu-ray Coming in October

July 20, 2014Rachel Cericola

Today’s secret word is Blu-ray!

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Transformers with Shout Factory

June 11, 2014November 23, 2017Z1

Not to step on the toes of my fellow Ghostbusters fans, but this year also marks the 30th anniversary of another standout property: Transformers.

Win Transformers: Energon — The Complete Series

May 7, 2014November 23, 2017Z

Following up May’s release of Transformers: Armada, the team at Shout Factory has just made available the second chapter in the Unicron Trilogy, Transformers: Energon – The Complete Series.

Video Time Machine: Nostalgia in Your Pocket

May 1, 2014November 23, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

I bet sometimes you wish it were still the 1980s: Saturday morning cartoons, movies with special effects, Apple computer commercials… Well, you can’t go back for good, but now you can visit, thanks to the Video Time Machine app for iOS. Originally launched in 2011, there’s now a free version that gives you access to just one decade, or you can get the whole shebang for $2.99.

Win Transformers: Armada — The Complete Series

March 12, 2014Z1

Armada stands out as a particularly interesting point in the Transformers franchise’s history. In the early 2000s this series marked a total reboot to Transformers continuity, and, along with sequels Energon and Cybertron, made up the first portion of what is known as the Unicron Trilogy.

Magic, Monsters and Predacons: A Halloween DVD Viewing Guide

October 3, 2013November 23, 2017Z

Like any good nerd, what is a single night of revelry for regular folks — Halloween — is a month-long event for me. In addition to a slow roll-out of decorations and the laborious task of cobbling together the perfect costumes for me and my brood, the seasonal merrymaking also includes weekly viewing of especially spooky programming. Of course, now that my kids are old enough to want to participate I’ve had to dial back the gore.

Own Angry Beavers on DVD

August 8, 2013November 23, 2017Z

From the late 1990s to the early 2000s, kids and adults alike marveled at the misadventures of brothers Norbert and Daggett Beaver.

Power Rangers and Dexter DVDs are a ‘Head’ Above the Rest

July 20, 2013Rachel Cericola

Have a head! Upcoming Dexter and Power Rangers sets are encased inside very special containers.

Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

June 27, 2013November 23, 2017Z3

My DVD collection isn’t particularly expansive. Generally, I try and limit physical media to things that I know the kids and I are going to watch regularly and/or that aren’t readily available through Netflix or Amazon Instant Video. Over the past couple of years I’ve laboriously culled the herd down to only these necessities. Recently, […]

Sports Geeks – Got to Get Basketball Time Machine

May 16, 2013December 13, 2017Tony Sims

The Basketball Time Machine app compiles basketball’s greatest moments from the early days of short shorts, high socks and set shots to the high-flying gravity defying dunkathons of today!