It’s the Truly Outrageous Final Season!
JEM and The Holograms: Season Three DVD Set
HITS STORE SHELVES EVERYWHERE JULY 10, 2012
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
Today, the beloved classic animated series JEM and The
Holograms returns for its third and final season when Shout! Factory, in
collaboration with Hasbro Studios, present JEM and The Holograms:
Season Three in a collectible 2-DVD set.
With Jem and The Holograms at the height of their success, there’s a new
band in town — The Stingers! — and they’re not about to let Jem and her
music group take all the limelight. The group’s leader, Riot, is
charmed by Jem and vows to win her over. Jem finds herself with
conflicted feelings for Riot and for her longtime beau, Rio.
Featuring all 13 original episodes from the complete third season along
with special bonus feature Video Jukebox, JEM and The Holograms: Season
Three DVD set will be available in stores nationwide and is priced to
own with a suggested retail price of $19.93. Who will win Jem’s
affections? Will The Stingers buzz their way to the top of the music
charts, or will The Misfits’ mischief and mayhem thwart their rise to
superstardom? Find out now with this collection of the final episodes of
the iconic JEM and The Holograms!
The series JEM and The Holograms ran from 1985-’88 in first-run
syndication and still boasts a loyal and vocal fan base. It is
frequently credited with influencing fashion in the late 1980s and
beyond, and launching the careers of female pop-rock stars and music
groups. The series follows Jerrica Benton, whose discovery of Synergy, a
powerful computer companion, allows her to change from owner of
Starlight Music into rock star Jem. Teaming with her sister and best
friends who form The Holograms, Jem sets out to make their musical
dreams come true, even as she battles against the ruthless Eric Raymond
and his musical protégés.
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My Thoughts:
If
you grew up in the 80's, do you remember a cartoon series for young
girls called, Jem and the Holograms? This was one of my favorite shows,
next to HuggaBunch and Pound Puppies. I would toon in each week and
watch Jem and the Holograms try to become chart toppers, while making
sure The Misfits don't get in the way of their dreams. In addition to
singing, this show was very popular with young girls in regards to
fashion and styles. I remember using canned hair spray to spray
sections of my hair blue and pint to look like Jem. Hehehe, looking back
on it, it sounds kind of funny, and oh I wonder how I looked. When I
asked my mom if she had any pictures, she didn't. Thank God!
Another
cool thing about the show for its time was Synergy, a powerful computer
companion which turned Jerrica Benton, owner of Starlight Music, into
Jem, lead singer of the popular rock band, Jem and the Holograms. If
you haven't seen this show, and love flashbacks to the 80's, then you
will love watching this series. I have had friends who have purchased
and watched the first two seasons of this series. So, when I found out
that they were releasing Season 3 today, I had to get a copy for
myself. What a great way to reminisce of the good 'ole days. Hehehe, I
received this 2 DVD set early in the AM on Monday, and ended up
watching it in its entirety last evening and early this AM. I couldn't
believe how I remembered most of the episodes, along with the songs. I
was singing along to the theme song, and tapping my feet when Jem and
the Holograms would go on stage to perform. If you saw me, you would
have thought I was watching an actual band perform, and not a cartoon
series.
I
am so happy I was able to get my hands on a copy of Jem and the
Holograms: Season 3. And, I can't wait until Savannah and Arabella are a
little older, so that I can share with them one of Mommy's favorite
childhood shows. But, in the meantime, I will continue to watch this
2-DVD set, when I am looking for an 80's flashback fix. :-)
About Hasbro:
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children
and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive
entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand
portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion
pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro
strives to delight its global customers with well-known and beloved
brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY
LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s
Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets
around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint
venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA,
DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to
corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is
helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and
to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of
the “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Shout! Factory:
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to
producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture.
Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their
careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning
consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up
classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live
music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with
extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed
sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album
reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the
result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the
company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.
Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout!
Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this DVD from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. The views above are mine and mine alone.
Oh, cool! I loved Jem as a kid!
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