Adult Swim Press Release:
Adult Swim and ROBOT CHICKEN creators and executive producers Seth Green and Matt Senreich [along with series’ voice cast member Breckin Meyer] are celebrating the release of the ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS EPISODE II DVD this summer by strapping on a pair of roller skates and living on a tour bus for two weeks just to bring ROBOT CHICKEN-style fun to the masses.
Green and Senreich host the celebration throughout the nine-city roller rink tour across America, featuring performances by one of the hottest bands today, Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes, in addition to special ROBOT CHICKEN guests including the show’s writers and producers, celebrity guest stars, ROBOT CHICKEN-themed activities and games and exclusive Adult Swim merchandise. Adult Swim’s ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS EPISODE II Roller Skating Tour kicks off in Los Angeles August 1. A preview party, which is also open to the public, will take place on July 25 in San Diego with a guest DJ.
“Our show is so much fun, we want to invite everyone to have fun with us,” says Seth Green. “Grab your friends, your couple’s skate partner and some kneepads. We’re coming to your town! Or at least to a major market somewhat close to your town.”
“When Seth first pitched the idea of throwing roller skating parties around the country, I rolled my eyes and laughed at him,” says Matthew Senreich. “I said, ‘That’s crazy talk.’ Now that we’re actually going to do it, I’m in awe of its absurdity and can’t wait to attend. It fits with the randomness of our ROBOT CHICKEN show. Why not throw roller skating parties across the U.S.?”
Schedule for “Adult Swim Presents: Robot Chicken on Wheels ’09 Tour”:
* July 25, San Diego, Calif.: Skate San Diego-Preview party minus the band but with a guest DJ and extra Comic-Con awesomeness
* August 1, Los Angeles, Calif.: Venue TBA
* August 2, Las Vegas, Nev.: Rancho Crystal Palace Skating Center
* August 4, Denver, Colo.: Skate City Westminster
* August 6, Kansas City, Mo.: River Roll Skate Center
* August 8, Indianapolis, Ind.: Skateland
* August 10, Richmond, Va.: Roller Dome Skating
* August 12, Philadelphia, Pa.: Jamz Roller Skating Center
* August 14, New York: Venue TBA
*Dates and times are subject to change.
At each event, all ages are welcome, admission is free and doors open at 8 p.m. Patrons with an early entry-voucher will be admitted one hour earlier. Early-entry vouchers can be found in the new ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS EPISODE II DVD, which will arrive at retail on July 21. More information about the tour can be found at AdultSwimPresents.com.
Building on its tremendous broadcast success, the highly anticipated DVD release of ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS EPISODE II features 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage. The sequel once again combines the satirical sensibilities of Seth Green and Matthew Senreich’s Stoopid Monkey Productions Emmy Award-winning ROBOT CHICKEN with the unforgettable moments and favorite characters of the STAR WARS universe. Winner of three Annie Awards, including Best Animated Television Production, the ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS EPISODE II DVD includes both the original broadcast version and extended version of the special, along with more than 90 minutes of bonus features.
[A complete listing of the bonus content (lots of stuff featuring the voice cast too) is available on TVShowsonDVD.com.]
In addition to the roller rink tour and new DVD, the final nine brand-new episodes of ROBOT CHICKEN’s fourth season will premiere on Adult Swim beginning July 26 at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Created by actor/producer Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, ROBOT CHICKEN uses stop-motion animation to bring pop-culture parodies to life in a modern take on the variety/sketch show format. The series is created in conjunction with ShadowMachine Films’ Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico.
And just for the sheer heck of it, here’s a pic of Seth riding a Segway at the home of Weird Al Yankovic.
Related post: 7.13.2009 — Seth Green Guests on WWE’s ‘Raw’ and ‘The Tonight Show’
