▪	RELEASED BY:		ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT
		▪	ASPECT RATIO:		16:9 ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN
		▪	AUDIO:		ENGLISH DD 2.0
		▪	RUNNING TIME:		110 MIN
		▪	RATING:		NR
		▪	RELEASE DATE:		08/12/2008
		▪	REVIEW DATE:		06/21//2008
		▪	REVIEWED BY:		SCOTT CAMPBELL

The Eon Kid is a very promising new show coming to the WB and eventually DVD as well. It uses fluid computer generated animation (think Toy Story or Shrek) for the visuals, and a cast of great voice talents to bring the characters to life. Right off the bat, this show certainly shines in relation to visuals. We’re all pretty used to seeing really nicely animated films in movie theaters and on DVD, but it isn’t as often that you see a really great CG cartoon/animation as a televised series. Eon Kid is a fine example of really good CG animation making its way onto television so that we can see more quality CG animated series without having to go out and see such things at the theater. Plus, being a television series, there’s more to go on as the experience and adventure will be extended beyond the scope that a film can go. That brings us to the story, which is actually quite good and involving. In no way is the plot overly complicated, but it certainly has enough depth to it that it could likely keep the attention of even an adult, but still entertain the kids thoroughly without confusing them – it’s a good mix! Marty seems like just a normal kid trying to make his way in a bit of a harsh world that is still dealing with the aftermath of a great war between good and evil that more or less destroyed it. He’s got a lot of spunk and “go getter” attitude that is a good role model for kids in a lot of ways, so it’s nice to see. He runs into a powerful artifact by mistake, the legendary Fist of Eon, and his destiny plays out from there. In truth, Marty was actually destined to find the Fist because he is the last descendant from the family that was supposed to protect it and keep it so that if it was ever needed to destroy the evil that threatened the world, it would be available for such purpose. As Marty comes across the Fist, and quickly learns how to use it to protect his friends and family, it dawns on him that the evil forces that once destroyed his world are rising again and he must do everything he can to stop it. That all sounds pretty serious, but for the most part it is a pretty happy-go-lucky show with a lot of laughs in between the series’ plot relating to his destiny. Buttons, his robot dog, is such a character and usually good for a laugh. He doesn’t always share Marty’s interest in “getting into things” – he’d rather stay on the safe side – but he always follows along and helps protect Marty if he can. Beyond that, this show packs a serious punch in relation to all the awesome mechanical designs for bad guys and vehicles and a mess of other creative little design innovations. The robots and other minions are always pretty interesting to see, and the action/fight sequences are all-around cool. And even with all the action, Eon Kid still manages to be appropriate for everyone, so it’s certainly managed a good balance that should put it out on top when it comes out in August!

EXTRAS:
Screener DVD did not include extras. Actual live product will consist of Photo Gallery, Extended Trailer, and Downloadable mini-poster.

IN SUMMARY:
Eon Kid is wicked fun with expressive characters and well-crafted visuals. The plot is interesting, the mechanical designs are awesome, and the potential for video games and toys is definitely there. This one should be a big hit, especially with younger boys.