PRESS RELEASE: Hugely successful 1970's Classic to be released by Mollin Video

BATTLE OF THE PLANETS RETURNS!

Hugely successful 1970's Classic to be released by Mollin Video

Travel back to a not too distant late 1970's and try to recall a powerful opening music score and a timbre bass voice introducing our heroes. To a world where earth was protected by a gang of five intent on resisting the forces of evil. Of Course! There was only one Battle of the Planets! Mollin Video release the first volume of the groundbreaking 1970's anime classic 'Battle of the Planets' - Attack of the Space Terrapin, on December 4th 2000. Signalling the release of all 85 episodes of the anime classic throughout 2000/2001, the first set contains 4 exhilarating episodes and will be available at the price of £12.99.

Battle of the Planets tells the story of G-Force, five young orphans with extraordinary cerebonic superpowers whose sole mission was to protect Earth from enemy attack from galaxies far away. Princess, Mark, Keyop, Tiny and Jason watched over by their computerised guardian 7-Zark-7 from Centre Neptune, faced up to Earth's biggest threat - The evil Zoltar, leader of Spectra, whose sole purpose was to destroy G-Force and plunder planet Earth! Aided in their struggle by their ability to transmute and their spaceship's capability to turn into the fiery phoenix, G-Force were Earth's ultimate guardian!

• Attack of the Space Terrapin: - In the title episode, Zoltar leader of the dreaded Spectra sends a terrifying new weapon -The Space Terrapin- to attack Earth. In the battle that ensues, can G-Force save Earth?
• The Space Mummy: - On the planet Zarkadia, G-Force are investigating a series of mysterious plane crashes. The arrival of Zoltar and The Space Mummy sees G-Force thrust into battle.
• The Space Serpent: - Zoltar's Serpent alien machine is intent on destroying all of Earth's oil refineries. A cataclysmic confrontation with G-Force ensues in which there can only be one winner!
• Ghost Ship of Planet Mir: - Trapped on the Planet Mir by Zoltar, G-Force face one of their greatest challenges yet, as they try and defeat a huge armada of enemy alien craft!

'Dedicated, inseparable invincible' and not to be missed, Battle of the Planets with its instantly recognisable theme tune and its truly great voice cast, is one of the most affectionately remembered series' from the 1970's. With a huge UK fan base these new releases will be greeted with huge enthusiasm by fans while simultaneously introducing a whole new generation to the adventure and excitement of G-Force!

 

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