Robot Chicken-DC Comics Special (Blu-ray) (2013)

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General		Extras
Category	Animation	Main Menu Audio Audio-Visual Commentary Audio Commentary-2 Featurette-Behind The Scenes-Numerous Featurette-Numerous Deleted Scenes Interviews-Cast & Crew Outtakes
Rating
Year Of Production	2013
Running Time	22:53
RSDL / Flipper	Dual Layered	Cast & Crew
Start Up	Menu
Region Coding	1,2,3,4,5,6	Directed By	Seth Green
Studio Distributor	Adult Swim Madman Entertainment	Starring	Hugh Davidson Mike Fasolo Douglas Goldstein Seth Green George Lucas Breckin Meyer Dan Milano Tom Root Matthew Senreich Matthew Senreich Kevin Shinick Zeb Wells
Case	Standard Blu-ray
RPI	$24.95	Music	None Given

Video		Audio
Pan & Scan/Full Frame	None	English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Widescreen Aspect Ratio	1.78:1
16x9 Enhancement
Video Format	1080i
Original Aspect Ratio	1.78:1	Miscellaneous
Jacket Pictures	No
Subtitles	English for the Hearing Impaired	Smoking	No
		Annoying Product Placement	No
		Action In or After Credits	No

     Robot Chicken is a stop-motion animation satirical television series created by actor Seth Green and Matthew Senrich. It has been running since 2006 and has so far produced 6 seasons of satirical silliness. Over the same period they have now produced three Star Wars themed specials plus now this first DC Comics themed special. This one pokes fun at all your favourite super heroes including Superman, Batman and especially Aquaman. It was made with the full co-operation of the DC Comics people.

     The comedy here is a mixture of juvenile and clever satire, however it is just about always funny. There are numerous short sketches and a through storyline in this 23 minute special. All of your favourite characters are included along with some you may never have heard of like B'dg and Firestorm (who supposedly really do exist). See Superman use his secret kissing power, see Batman and Bane, see Aquaman try to avoid turning evil, see Lex Luthor with hair. All this can be yours in this new Robot Chicken special!

     If you enjoy things like Family Guy, American Dad or The Simpsons and love DC Comics, this is definitely the show for you. Very funny stuff!

Video

     The video quality is very good with no issues to report.

     The feature is presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio which is the original aspect ratio. It is 1080i using the VC-1 codec.

     The picture was very clear and sharp throughout.

     The colour is excellent, with no issues to report.

     There are no other artefacts.

     There are subtitles in English for the Hearing Impaired which are easy to read but a little small.

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Audio

     The audio quality is very good.

     This disc contains an English TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack and two commentaries in Dolby Digital 2.0.

     Dialogue was clear and easy to hear.

     The score and music used are minor in the grand scheme of things.

     The surround speakers were used for a little atmosphere at times.

     The subwoofer was used occasionally.

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     Lots of extras are included.

Menu

     The menu features some of the music and is still.

Making of (10:15)

     The writers and voice cast discuss the characters and explain why they targeted Aquaman. Not Bad.

Aquaman - Origin Story (1:30)

     Argument amongst the writers about how they decided to use Aquaman.

Chicken Nuggets - Video Commentary

     The writers and voice cast provide video commentary, although it is enabled by seamless branching rather than P-I-P. When a chicken appears on screen you hit enter and a short video segment plays of the writers etc., talking about the scene. The chickens sometimes flash by too quickly to select. Nothing spectacular.

Writers Commentary

     6 writers get together for a reasonably informative commentary about their story and joke choices.

Actors Commentary

     Alfred Molina, Seth Green, Tom Root & Matt Senrich talk about their comic book collections and get silly.

DC Entertainment Tour (7:16)

     Getting shown around the DC Comics office and all the stuff they manage to take away with them.

Stooped Alter Egos (3:47)

     Featurette about a launch party where they all dress up as super heroes.

Outtakes (2:01)

     Voice recording bloopers. Not overly funny.

Cut Sketches (15:15)

     A large selection of other ideas mostly in storyboard form with voiceover. Some funny stuff but mostly gross.

5.2 Questions (2:10)

     Seth Green, Matt Senrich & the DC Comics rep answer short questions on the special.

    Our local release is coded for all regions and content wise seems to be the same as the US release. Draw.

    The video quality is very good.

    The audio quality is very good.

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