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livingfruitvirus
08-25-2005, 02:18 PM
Eh. I guess it's impressive for a 26 episode anime with only....what? 7 discs?


August 25, 2005 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment announced today that home video sales for Shinichiro Watanabe’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ has sold more than a million units in North America since its original home video debut, again raising the bar for anime series released on DVD. In addition, Bandai Entertainment is also set to release a definitive special edition titled, ‘Cowboy Bebop REMIX’ on September 13, 2005.

Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe (Samurai Champloo), ‘Cowboy Bebop’ took its edgy and action packed story and helped introduce a whole generation of television viewers to anime during its broadcast on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block. With its jazzy music soundtrack provided by legendary composer, Yoko Kanno (Escaflowne, Wolf’s Rain), and character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto (Wolf’s Rain), ‘Cowboy Bebop’ continues to garner top ratings on Adult Swim and continues to represent the very best in Japanese animation.

Chronicling the adventures of the bounty hunting crew of the Bebop, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ introduces a colorful cast including Spike Spiegel, the ex-gangster and the epitome of cool, Jet Black, the gruff ex-cop, the mysterious femme fatale, Faye Valentine, the genius hacker Ed, and the quirky data dog, Ein. Together they delve into a journey towards their past and all the while, cleaning up space, one bounty at a time.

‘Cowboy Bebop REMIX’ is slated to bow on DVD home video September 13, 2005. The first volume of this definitive release will feature an entirely remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround soundtrack for both English and Japanese language tracks. REMIX also promises fans of Cowboy Bebop a wealth of DVD supplementary materials including commentary tracks, interviews, and more. ‘Cowboy Bebop’ will also be making its way onto PSP™ Universal Media Disc with the first volume of this format scheduled for release on November 8, 2005.

Cowboy Bebop REMIX

Volume 1
· Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
· English/Japanese Language
· English Subtitle option
· DVD Extras: Commentary by the Japanese Voice Cast (Spike and Jet), Commentary by Yutaka Maseba (ADR English Director) and Wendee Lee (English Voice Faye Valentine), and Interview with Wendee Lee, Cartoon Network Promo Collection, and Trailer Collection including Cowboy Bebop the Movie
· SKU: 20040
· UPC: 669198200403
· Rated 13UP
· SRP: $29.98
Lord Dalek
08-25-2005, 03:22 PM
Droools.
Conekiller
08-25-2005, 04:13 PM
:crying: There isn't a "with box" option? :crying:
Swordfish_II
08-25-2005, 04:16 PM
:crying: There isn't a "with box" option? :crying:
Bandai seems to be going the "Last volume w/box" route lately.
Karl Olson
08-25-2005, 04:21 PM
Bandai seems to be going the "Last volume w/box" route lately.

Which I love.

BTW, 6 discs for the original Bebop release, and remix will also be 6 discs.
G1Ravage
08-25-2005, 04:32 PM
They're remixing the movie as well?
Matt-a-Tastic
08-25-2005, 04:37 PM
So I guess thats means theres a good chance of a REMIX box set right?
Arxane
08-25-2005, 04:41 PM
Which I love.

BTW, 6 discs for the original Bebop release, and remix will also be 6 discs.
It's seven discs if the movie is included, though Sony has the rights to the film.
livingfruitvirus
08-25-2005, 04:45 PM
They're remixing the movie as well?Sony distributes the movie. Not Bandai. Why would they even need to remix it?
FireStarterLE
08-25-2005, 07:49 PM
i doubt there will be one. I am so hoping for the vol 6 with box option. And since they seem to be doing that every month release, it should be done in Feb.

Too bad i was never able to get the Original Box set, that would have put me up there in that Elite Class on the Road to One Mill. :sad:
Lord Dalek
08-25-2005, 08:17 PM
They're remixing the movie as well?It's already in 5.1, no need to.
FireStarterLE
08-25-2005, 09:29 PM
The Best Sessions were done with the same format as Remix is being done

http://dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99364335206395&searchID=2134112&item_id=455004

ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
JAPANESE: Dolby Digital 5.1
JAPANESE: DTS 5.1

So if you wanna know how the quality will be there's something to go on
Lord Dalek
08-25-2005, 10:52 PM
The Best Sessions were done with the same format as Remix is being done

http://dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99364335206395&searchID=2134112&item_id=455004

ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
JAPANESE: Dolby Digital 5.1
JAPANESE: DTS 5.1

So if you wanna know how the quality will be there's something to go onExcept Best Sessions had awful video and hopefully this one doesn't.
FireStarterLE
08-25-2005, 11:36 PM
well it really doesnt say anything about improved video, just hope it is different
Ferquin
08-26-2005, 02:55 AM
Well, seeing as they're remixing the audio, I'm sure they'll probably just reuse the video from the previous collections. They were pretty good, right? And they'll just slip in the extras and it'll be all good. That's what I'm assuming at least.

God, I'm so glad I waited on buying the series... Can't wait!
G1Ravage
08-26-2005, 10:53 AM
...The only difference between the old DVDs and the new ones is that they'll be in 5.1 surround?
Stewie
08-26-2005, 12:52 PM
So I shouldn't buy any more of the regular discs then. Good to know.
Glad I only bought the first one so far.
FireStarterLE
08-26-2005, 05:14 PM
and for me, i'll have two copies of the series!!! yay ........


The only difference between the old DVDs and the new ones is that they'll be in 5.1 surround? the dvd extras will make up for that being the only difference