Experience all 13 thrilling episodes of GARGOYLES’ first season in this spectacular 10th anniversary 2-disc DVD set, complete with exclusive bonus features. It’s action-packed animation at its very best! For 1,000 years, a race of heroic creatures has been frozen in stone — the victims of human betrayal. Now, with the magic spell broken, these amazing Gargoyles awaken from their slumber to find themselves transported from the moors of Scotland to the bustling metropolis of New York City. Follow each suspenseful episode to find out if this proud clan of winged warriors will seek revenge on the race that betrayed them.Since its 1994 debut, Disney’s animated series Gargoyles has attracted a sophisticated viewership for its unusually thoughtful storyline, mature characters, literary allusions (Arthurian lore, Shakespeare), and parade of celebrity voiceovers. Part Gothic fantasy and part contemporary urban drama, Gargoyles begins with a brutal, 10th-century battle over a Scottish castle, which is guarded at night by winged gargoyles who become flesh in the dark (but who return to stone by day). Under the leadership of Goliath (Keith David), the gargoyles ward off an attack by Vikings, yet are met with disdain by those they protect, including a princess and her advisors. Such is the gargoyles’ lot until they are betrayed by a friend and turned to stone for a thousand years. Rescued by a billionaire named Xanatos (Jonathan Frakes)–who breaks the spell by purchasing the castle and relocating it atop his Manhattan skyscraper–Goliath and his friends slowly adapt to the modern world and figure out whom they can trust. In a moving season finale, they adopt New York City as the home they vow to protect. With a certain urgency in every episode, tangled relationships between Goliath and his several allies and enemies (as well as characters who belong somewhere between), and a vocal cast full of Star Trek types (Michael Dorn, Nichelle Nichols, Marina Sirtis, among others), Gargoyles has great appeal to thinking viewers of any age. Special features include the original show pitch by series creator Greg Weisman. –Tom Keogh
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May 1, 2010
#1
I like Gummi Bears. I hope they be on DVD
I want on DVD
Duck Tales
Chip ‘n’ Dale RR
Gummi Bears
Tale Spin
The Wuzzles
Darkwing Duck
Mighy Ducks (cartoon)
May 1, 2010
#2
“…It was a time of darkness… it was the age of gargoyles!”
Ever wonder what gargoyles did after dark? This is the main premise behind this marvellous Satanimation. The ancient gargoyles awakened by Sorcery into the modern world. With them, comes chivalry & nobility. But also, a host of enemies to contend against. A beautiful female detective aids Goliath, & his band of fellow gargoyles, to fight Xanatos, their major nemesis.
Endlessly entertaining. Excellent animation. Repleat with Satanic aesthetics. There is power & majesty here, & many inspirational triumphs & adventures.
May 2, 2010
#3
While I have loved gargoyles since it first aired on TV, I am tired of disney’s tactics on selling their products. Everytime they need money or try to boost sales its the same “Its going into the vault” or “If we dont make $1.5 mill on a dvd we are not going to bother with our customers” Im sure its like that with many companies but Im tired of the blackmail from disney specifically.
This time 2 years ago, they put bambi in the vault, only to re-release it and make it a “special edition” and send it BACK into the vault along with Narnia. Then with the sad attempts to make sequels and ruin perfectly good storylines? Cinderella 3???? WTH was THAT!?
While I do love the gargoyles series, If they choose not to release it,
then I will just download it.
May 2, 2010
#4
I am a huge gargoyles fan, and have been waiting forever for the DVD sets to come out.
I recieved the first and second season part one, for christmas and so far have been pretty disappointed with the first season.
I don’t know whether it’s just MY copy of the dvd, but there seems to be a problem with the sound quality. The voices of the characters fade in and out, without good reason. (Like they will all be in the same place in a scene, its not like the sound is SUPPOSED to be “far away” sounding.. but it just cuts in and out)
Also, the animation and the sound don’t appear to be tied together.
The animation lags the sound, and as you watch the episode it becomes more and more obvious.
So far, overall, I have been quite disappointed. The sound issues make it really terrible to watch.
May 2, 2010
#5
I am sadly returning this set. On disc one all the episodes are not there. You won’t notice unless you put in the disc and watch with your kids. I love the series but I paid for all of it not part of it.