Who currently owns the rights to Battle of the Planets and G-Force?
In 1984, Sandy Frank Film Syndication (now Sandy Frank Entertainment) retains music, domestic home video and international distribution rights for BotP and G-Force. The rights to G-Force, Guardians of Space reverted to Sandy Frank in 2003. • Where can I buy the NTT Gatchaman videos? These TV ad-length video clips have been released as freebies on Rhino Video’s “Best of Battle of the Planets” DVD set. As of June 2005, the animated versions of the commercials were made available on the bonus disc for the “Karas” Collector’s Edition DVD (stock number DA-647, 8,190 yen). The live action commercials were released on a DVD called “SMAP Short Films” (stock number VIBY-15, 3,990 yen). “Karas” is Region 2 and Japanese language only. “SMAP Short Films” is Region All. Both discs can be purchased through http://www.amazon.co.jp or http://www.cdjapan.co.jp. • Where can I get the best deals on BotP/Gatchaman goods? I wish I could tell you, but my head is spinning just keeping up with all the new goo
In 1984, Sandy Frank Film Syndication (now Sandy Frank Entertainment) retains music, domestic home video and international distribution rights for BotP and G-Force. The rights to G-Force, Guardians of Space reverted to Sandy Frank in 2003. • Where can I buy the NTT Gatchaman videos? These TV ad-length video clips have been released as freebies on Rhino Video’s “Best of Battle of the Planets” DVD set. As of June 2005, the animated versions of the commercials were made available on the bonus disc for the “Karas” Collector’s Edition DVD (stock number DA-647, 8,190 yen). The live action commercials were released on a DVD called “SMAP Short Films” (stock number VIBY-15, 3,990 yen). “Karas” is Region 2 and Japanese language only. “SMAP Short Films” is Region All. Both discs can be purchased through http://www.amazon.co.jp or http://www.cdjapan.co.jp. • Where can I get the best deals on BotP/Gatchaman goods? I wish I could tell you, but my head is spinning just keeping up with all the new goo