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Genre | Animation |
Format | Color, Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Box set |
Contributor | Jonathan Frakes, Keith David, Salli Rischardson-Whitfield |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 2 |
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Gargoyles: Season 1
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Experience all thirteen thrilling episodes of the first season of Gargoyles in this spectacular tenth anniversary two-disc DVD set, complete with exclusive bonus features.
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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.
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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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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.47 ounces
- Item model number : 3771000
- Media Format : Color, Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Box set
- Run time : 4 hours and 54 minutes
- Release date : December 7, 2004
- Actors : Keith David, Jonathan Frakes, Salli Rischardson-Whitfield
- Language : Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Studio : WALT DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION
- ASIN : B0002W4SY0
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,156 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #272 in Kids & Family DVDs
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In 1994, the Walt Disney studio took a risk on an unusually dark premise for an animated television series. Little did they know that it would become a critically acclaimed epic. Over a decade after it's cancellation, the series has a devoted cult following. The series was exceptionally well written and the animation surpassed just about every other animated series on TV at the time. But what really made Gargoyles stand out was its mythological, philosophical, psychological and social depth. The stories utilized everything from Shakespearean melodrama to science fiction, from medieval folklore to organized crime. It was also very progressive in a sociopolitical sense. It took a stand against all forms of prejudice and bigotry, and even featured an episode devoted to the dangers of handguns.
The story involves a clan of gargoyles, creatures who are stone by day but flesh and blood warriors by night. The gargoyles are betrayed by the humans they once protected and are frozen in an enchanted sleep for a thousand years. An egotistical and corrupt billionaire awakens them in modern day Manhattan. There they must learn to adapt to a drastically different world where those they protect fear them and those that offer them their support only seek to control them.
The series had an amazing cast of voices to bring to life an even more amazing cast of characters, including:
Goliath- voiced by Keith David
The noble leader of the gargoyle clan and a fearsome yet just warrior
Hudson- voiced by Ed Asner
The venerable former leader of the clan, and Goliath's most trusted friend and ally
Brooklyn- voiced by Jeff Bennett
The most courageous of the younger gargoyles, Brooklyn proves himself to be a natural leader
Lexington- voiced by Thom Adcox Hernandez
The most scientifically minded of the clan, Lexington often helps the others to understand technology
Broadway- voiced by Bill Fagerbakke
The portly and somewhat naïve gargoyle who looks for the best in everyone
Bronx- voiced by Frank Welker
The gargoyles' dog like pet, fearsome yet friendly and always loyal
Demona- voiced by Marina Sirtis
Goliath's former lover and second in command, now his most vicious enemy
Elisa Maza- voiced by Salli Richardson
A New York City detective who may be the only human that the gargoyles can trust
Xanatos- voiced by Jonathan Frakes
The billionaire responsible for awakening the gargoyles and the most deceptive of all their adversaries
Owen Burnett- voiced by Jeff Bennett
Xanatos' enigmatic and ambiguous right-hand man who holds an astonishing secret
Princess Katharine- voiced by Kath Soucie
At first prejudiced against the gargoyles, the princess later championed them for their righteousness and bravery
The Magus- voiced by Jeff Bennett
The brash wizard who cast the spell on the gargoyles and later raised the hatchlings
Hakon- voiced by Clancy Brown
The cruel Viking leader responsible for slaughtering the gargoyle clan in 994 A.D.
Macbeth- voiced by John Rhys-Davies
An immortal warrior king who may or may not be the gargoyles' foe
Coldstone- voiced by Michael Dorn
Formerly a friend of Goliath, now a reanimated monster under Xanatos' control
The Pack
A group of mercenaries given their own TV show, The Pack are a force to be reckoned with
The Steel Clan
Xanatos' robotic army created to keep the gargoyles in his control or destroy them if needed
The thirteen Season One episodes included in this 2-disc set are:
1. Awakening: Part One
The saga begins as Goliath and his clan repels a Viking attack in the year 994 A.D. and are betrayed by those they protect.
2. Awakening: Part Two
The gargoyles are frozen in an enchanted sleep and then awakened a thousand years later by Xanatos.
3. Awakening: Part Three
The gargoyles meet and befriend Elisa Maza, explore the city and learn about the contemporary world.
4. Awakening: Part Four
Goliath and Elisa build a relationship, Demona returns and Xanatos sends the gargoyles on a mission.
5. Awakening: Part Five
The gargoyles complete their mission and the truth is revealed about Xanatos' and Demona's treachery.
6. The Thrill of the Hunt
Lexington thinks he's found the perfect allies in The Pack, but instead he learns not to trust what he sees on television.
7. Temptation
Demona tries to seduce Brooklyn into accepting her twisted worldview and her all-consuming hatred of mankind.
8. Deadly Force
Broadway accidentally shoots Elisa while the rest of the gargoyles hunt down those they believe to be her assailants.
9. Enter Macbeth
Macbeth attacks the gargoyles believing them to be in league with Demona, his former friend and greatest enemy.
10. The Edge
Xanatos proves himself to be a brilliant manipulator while he strategically controls all those around him.
11. The Long Way to Morning
Demona tracks down Goliath and Hudson, while Hudson reminisces about the old days when he was leader.
12. Her Brother's Keeper
Xanatos chooses Elisa's younger brother as his latest recruit and Elisa tries to warn him of Xanatos' intentions.
13. Reawakening
Through science and magic, Xanatos and Demona resurrect a dead gargoyle and trick him into fighting Goliath.
Though Gargoyles only lasted for a few years it managed to spawn a spin-off series (Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles) and its impact on outcast teens and adults today is as strong as when it first aired. Gargoyles wasn't just a flash in the pan trend like many of today's cartoons. It's an intelligent and provocative masterpiece that shows that even if you're different that you can still be accepted, and more importantly that we can help to create a better world by having faith in one another.
Also recommended:
Gargoyles: Season Two, Vol. 1
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2008
In 1994, the Walt Disney studio took a risk on an unusually dark premise for an animated television series. Little did they know that it would become a critically acclaimed epic. Over a decade after it's cancellation, the series has a devoted cult following. The series was exceptionally well written and the animation surpassed just about every other animated series on TV at the time. But what really made Gargoyles stand out was its mythological, philosophical, psychological and social depth. The stories utilized everything from Shakespearean melodrama to science fiction, from medieval folklore to organized crime. It was also very progressive in a sociopolitical sense. It took a stand against all forms of prejudice and bigotry, and even featured an episode devoted to the dangers of handguns.
The story involves a clan of gargoyles, creatures who are stone by day but flesh and blood warriors by night. The gargoyles are betrayed by the humans they once protected and are frozen in an enchanted sleep for a thousand years. An egotistical and corrupt billionaire awakens them in modern day Manhattan. There they must learn to adapt to a drastically different world where those they protect fear them and those that offer them their support only seek to control them.
The series had an amazing cast of voices to bring to life an even more amazing cast of characters, including:
Goliath- voiced by Keith David
The noble leader of the gargoyle clan and a fearsome yet just warrior
Hudson- voiced by Ed Asner
The venerable former leader of the clan, and Goliath's most trusted friend and ally
Brooklyn- voiced by Jeff Bennett
The most courageous of the younger gargoyles, Brooklyn proves himself to be a natural leader
Lexington- voiced by Thom Adcox Hernandez
The most scientifically minded of the clan, Lexington often helps the others to understand technology
Broadway- voiced by Bill Fagerbakke
The portly and somewhat naïve gargoyle who looks for the best in everyone
Bronx- voiced by Frank Welker
The gargoyles' dog like pet, fearsome yet friendly and always loyal
Demona- voiced by Marina Sirtis
Goliath's former lover and second in command, now his most vicious enemy
Elisa Maza- voiced by Salli Richardson
A New York City detective who may be the only human that the gargoyles can trust
Xanatos- voiced by Jonathan Frakes
The billionaire responsible for awakening the gargoyles and the most deceptive of all their adversaries
Owen Burnett- voiced by Jeff Bennett
Xanatos' enigmatic and ambiguous right-hand man who holds an astonishing secret
Princess Katharine- voiced by Kath Soucie
At first prejudiced against the gargoyles, the princess later championed them for their righteousness and bravery
The Magus- voiced by Jeff Bennett
The brash wizard who cast the spell on the gargoyles and later raised the hatchlings
Hakon- voiced by Clancy Brown
The cruel Viking leader responsible for slaughtering the gargoyle clan in 994 A.D.
Macbeth- voiced by John Rhys-Davies
An immortal warrior king who may or may not be the gargoyles' foe
Coldstone- voiced by Michael Dorn
Formerly a friend of Goliath, now a reanimated monster under Xanatos' control
The Pack
A group of mercenaries given their own TV show, The Pack are a force to be reckoned with
The Steel Clan
Xanatos' robotic army created to keep the gargoyles in his control or destroy them if needed
The thirteen Season One episodes included in this 2-disc set are:
1. Awakening: Part One
The saga begins as Goliath and his clan repels a Viking attack in the year 994 A.D. and are betrayed by those they protect.
2. Awakening: Part Two
The gargoyles are frozen in an enchanted sleep and then awakened a thousand years later by Xanatos.
3. Awakening: Part Three
The gargoyles meet and befriend Elisa Maza, explore the city and learn about the contemporary world.
4. Awakening: Part Four
Goliath and Elisa build a relationship, Demona returns and Xanatos sends the gargoyles on a mission.
5. Awakening: Part Five
The gargoyles complete their mission and the truth is revealed about Xanatos' and Demona's treachery.
6. The Thrill of the Hunt
Lexington thinks he's found the perfect allies in The Pack, but instead he learns not to trust what he sees on television.
7. Temptation
Demona tries to seduce Brooklyn into accepting her twisted worldview and her all-consuming hatred of mankind.
8. Deadly Force
Broadway accidentally shoots Elisa while the rest of the gargoyles hunt down those they believe to be her assailants.
9. Enter Macbeth
Macbeth attacks the gargoyles believing them to be in league with Demona, his former friend and greatest enemy.
10. The Edge
Xanatos proves himself to be a brilliant manipulator while he strategically controls all those around him.
11. The Long Way to Morning
Demona tracks down Goliath and Hudson, while Hudson reminisces about the old days when he was leader.
12. Her Brother's Keeper
Xanatos chooses Elisa's younger brother as his latest recruit and Elisa tries to warn him of Xanatos' intentions.
13. Reawakening
Through science and magic, Xanatos and Demona resurrect a dead gargoyle and trick him into fighting Goliath.
Though Gargoyles only lasted for a few years it managed to spawn a spin-off series (Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles) and its impact on outcast teens and adults today is as strong as when it first aired. Gargoyles wasn't just a flash in the pan trend like many of today's cartoons. It's an intelligent and provocative masterpiece that shows that even if you're different that you can still be accepted, and more importantly that we can help to create a better world by having faith in one another.
Also recommended:
[[ASIN:B000ATQYVA Gargoyles: Season Two, Vol. 1]]
More than any teacher I ever had, the show inspired me to embark on an educational voyage investigating everything from the literature of Shakespeare to the history of the Mayan empire to comparative anatomy, in search of what the "reality" of the fantasy universe of Gargoyles must have been.
Yes, I found it *that* compelling. Parents, let this be a lesson to you: there is no better way to engage your child (or yourself!) in learning than to pique their interest in an original manner- and there are few things that balance magic, science, true history, and world-wide myth as well as "Gargoyles" does.
As to why I found such inspiration...
There are shades of grey that most "children's" shows refuse to recognize- rather than glossing over feelings like hatred and grief, the show's characters attempted to help one another cope. Good guys were capable of making the wrong choice for the wrong reasons; the main antagonist, a man primarily motivated by greed and a lust for power, never fell into the typical villain's obsession with revenge- he considered it a "sucker's game". David Xanatos never did anything underhanded just for the sake of being evil; there was always solid reasoning behind his actions.
Gargoyles as a species were born (or hatched, rather) with an instinctual need to protect. Even betrayed from their allies- and within their own ranks, for humans do not hold a patent on treachery or perfidy- and the resulting death of most of their clan, the handful who were bespelled in 994 immediately adopted Manhattan as their new protectorate when they awoke from the enchantment. (A city whose reaction to the gargoyles when their presence was revealed was a far cry from hailing them as heroes for their noble actions.)
Goliath's clan only wanted to be accepted for who and what they were- a desire that one need not have wings or a tail to sympathize with. I believe it was this simple underlying theme that is the reason why ten years later it remains so meaningful to so many. The show spoke volumes to those in the audience who felt the same way- misunderstood, unappreciated, unwelcome...disliked for not fitting the image of what society expects of its population when all they wished to do was serve that society with their abilities.
Above all the show sent the message that no matter what the odds, or how difficult the road, you had to stay true to your own purpose. From Gargoyles, I took away a reaffirmation of the belief that no matter how one's sculpture, or drawing, or writing -whatever you do that you feel defines you - is received by society, you shouldn't stop doing it. No matter what obstacles you face, you have to keep persevering because your reason d'etre is as vital to you as the air you breathe- and to give it up would be just deadly.
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But the most amazing thing is exactly the tone of the world and story. The characters are amazing and we'll developed. My favourite is of course Goliath, such talented voice actors and animators.
This is one of those gems of animation, completely unique for it's time for Disney Afternoon. I want to say more but you have to watch it to appreciate such a great masterpiece.
und nach dem ich so lange an meinen selbst auf genommenen vhs -kasseten fest gehalten habe wares ein vergnügen eine der besten zeichentrick serien aller Zeiten jetzt mal auf DVD zu sehen. schade das sich die Gerüchte über einen Film immer wieder im sand verlaufen.