Disc News: Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth Throws Down In January

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Marvel knights Animation has been doing a fantastic job of bringing motion to comic book panels. After the success of Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk, it’s time for another massive battle. Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth pits two mutants that have zero love or respect for each other. The special brings to life Simone Bianchi’s original panels and has the voice artists bring Jeph Loeb’s words to life. It’s a great way to bring the comic book to the small screen without compromise. Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth comes out January 14. Here’s the press release from Shout! Factory:

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From Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer of the Hit Series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. And Artist Simone Bianchi

MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION PRESENTS

WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH

OWN IT ON DVD JANUARY 14, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

At the start of the New Year, Marvel fans are invited to witness one of the most ferocious battles in the Marvel Universe. The superstar team of writer and Executive Producer Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Artist Simone Bianchi (Astonishing X-Men) team up to deliver the thrilling comic book action adventure WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH. This pulse-pounding story captures the biggest rivalry of the Marvel Universe in Marvel Knights Animation’s WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH DVD, debuting for the first time on home entertainment shelves nationwide on January 14, 2014 from Shout! Factory.

This highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation adventure boasts unparalleled storytelling combined with rich visual animation and insightful bonus content. This deluxe DVD is collected in a unique comic book style packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept. Marvel Knights Animation’s WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH DVD is priced to own at $14.97 SRP.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content feature provides an intimate and retrospective look at the development and production process of this amazing story. Marvel Knights Animation remains true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking illustrations, sensational soundscapes, and of course, the explosiveness of the mighty Marvel universe. Behind every image and every word lies the genius of Marvel’s celebrated creators.

Synopsis

Superstars Jeph Loeb (TV’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Simone Bianchi (Astonishing X-Men) team up for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember – or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. Think you’ve seen Marvel’s fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warm-ups!

Bonus Features Include:

Brand new retrospective featurette includes interviews with Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi.

Total Feature Running Time: +/- 66 minutes

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