Filmmaker Mitsuru Okabe Releasing Five New Bodybuilding Dvds in October from Bayview Entertainment
Legendary filmmaker Mitsuru Okabe and BayView Entertainment team up to release five new bodybuilding DVDs in October 2007 featuring Ronnie Coleman, Jenny Lynn, Branch Warren, Melvin Anthony, Jay Cutler, and many others.
Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Legendary filmmaker Mitsuru Okabe brings his trademark no-holds-barred documentary technique to five powerful new bodybuilding DVD releases featuring superstars Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Jenny Lynn, Melvin Anthony Jr., Branch Warren, and the Battle for the Olympia 2006. BayView Entertainment, one of America’s leading distributors of fitness programming, brings these DVDs to retailers in October: Ronnie Coleman: Relentless and Battle for the Olympia 2006 hit the street on October 9; Jenny Lynn’s The Harder I Work the Luckier I Get lands on October 16, while Melvin Anthony Jr’s Quest for Victory and Branch Warren’s Unchained Raw Reality close out the month on October 23. The five DVDs will be available at stores throughout the country and all major online retailers, including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, FitnessFly.com, and others. The DVDs carry a suggested retail price of $39.99 each.
About the DVDs
Ronnie Coleman: Relentless – Mitsuru Okabe's documentary, featuring 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, began filming during his final week off-season - 13 weeks out from the 2006 Olympia. It includes four days of workouts and all six daily meals. The DVD then resumes just three weeks before the Olympia and you will marvel at seeing the changes to his body brought on by his relentless daily routine. The DVD also includes his departure for the Olympia pre-judging, his return after the Olympia finals and his post-Olympia celebration party. Running Time: 352 minutes - a 2 DVD set. Available October 9, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Battle for the Olympia XI 2006 – The Battle for the Olympia XI: 2006 muscles its way to DVD with three jam-packed disks crammed with muscles and sweat detailing the long tough road to the Olympia (note: the Olympia competition is not included). Disc One includes: Ronnie Coleman with Chest, and Abs; Johnnie Jackson with Shoulders and Triceps; Branch Warren with Arms; Victor Martinez with Back; Bill Wilmore with Chest; Vince Taylor with Back and Calves; Dexter Jackson with Chest. Disc Two includes Troy Alves with Back; Jay Cutler with Back; David Henry with Biceps and Back; Toney Freeman with Back and Shoulders; Dennis James with Chest; Gunter Schlierkamp with Chest and Shoulders; Ronny Rockel with Chest and Back; Dennis Wolf with Back and Triceps; Plus a bonus third DVD contains even more behind the scenes and practice footage. Running Time: 414 minutes - a 3 DVD set. Available October 9, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Jenny Lynn: The Harder I Work, the Luckier I Get - Jenny Lynn’s The Harder I Work, the Luckier I Get DVD showcases the 2006 Figure Olympia Champion during August and September, 2006, seven weeks out from the 2006 competition. The Harder I Work… features Jenny’s daily routine, including track and field drill, weight training, deep tissue massage, personal trainer work, a sneak peek of Jenny's Posing Seminar, a special leg workout by Charles Glass at Gold's Gym, and more. Extensive information for figure competitors is also included on this two DVD set. Running Time: 202 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 16, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Melvin Anthony Jr.: Quest for Victory - Quest for Victory is top ranked IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Melvin Anthony’s latest DVD. Filmed five weeks out of Arnold Classic 2006, Quest for Victory includes Melvin’s pre-contest whole body workout routines. You will see his body change and transform into championship shape as the contest approaches. Follow along when Melvin visits music guru Chris Watters in the Hollywood to find the right music for his posing routine. 2005 Ironman Invitational posing footage of Melvin is included as a bonus. The DVD set includes Melvin’s training on Delts, Triceps, Legs, Back, Chest, Hamstrings, Biceps, massage, and his meal program. Running Time: 255 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 30, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Branch Warren: Unchained Raw Reality - Branch Warren brings his unique, no-holds-barred training footage to a special two-DVD set. The Unchained – Raw Reality DVD features a behind the scenes look at his preparation for the 2006 Olympia. It was filmed four weeks out from the competition and includes five grueling days of his whole-body workouts. Running Time: 173 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 30, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
About Mitsuru Okabe
Mitsuru Okabe is one of the most successful producers of bodybuilding films in the world. Famous for his “Battle for the Olympia” series, Mitsuru specializes in showcasing powerful hard-core workouts and routines from some of the most well known names in the field, including Jay Cutler, Ronnie Coleman, Melvin Anthony Jr., Dennis “The Menace” James, Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone, and many others. All of Okabe’s films are real – nothing is faked.
About Bayview Entertainment
BayView Entertainment, LLC, an independent leader in the home entertainment marketplace, distributes a versatile array of fitness, dance, and special interest titles to suit the ever-changing needs of home entertainment audiences. Some of the diverse artists BayView represents include: Leisa Hart, Gilad, Christi Taylor, Mark Blanchard, Joyce Vedral, Jay Cutler, Broadway Dance Center, Lester Horton, Salsa Crazy, 8 Minute Abs, and Yoga Journal magazine.
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About the DVDs
Ronnie Coleman: Relentless – Mitsuru Okabe's documentary, featuring 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, began filming during his final week off-season - 13 weeks out from the 2006 Olympia. It includes four days of workouts and all six daily meals. The DVD then resumes just three weeks before the Olympia and you will marvel at seeing the changes to his body brought on by his relentless daily routine. The DVD also includes his departure for the Olympia pre-judging, his return after the Olympia finals and his post-Olympia celebration party. Running Time: 352 minutes - a 2 DVD set. Available October 9, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Battle for the Olympia XI 2006 – The Battle for the Olympia XI: 2006 muscles its way to DVD with three jam-packed disks crammed with muscles and sweat detailing the long tough road to the Olympia (note: the Olympia competition is not included). Disc One includes: Ronnie Coleman with Chest, and Abs; Johnnie Jackson with Shoulders and Triceps; Branch Warren with Arms; Victor Martinez with Back; Bill Wilmore with Chest; Vince Taylor with Back and Calves; Dexter Jackson with Chest. Disc Two includes Troy Alves with Back; Jay Cutler with Back; David Henry with Biceps and Back; Toney Freeman with Back and Shoulders; Dennis James with Chest; Gunter Schlierkamp with Chest and Shoulders; Ronny Rockel with Chest and Back; Dennis Wolf with Back and Triceps; Plus a bonus third DVD contains even more behind the scenes and practice footage. Running Time: 414 minutes - a 3 DVD set. Available October 9, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Jenny Lynn: The Harder I Work, the Luckier I Get - Jenny Lynn’s The Harder I Work, the Luckier I Get DVD showcases the 2006 Figure Olympia Champion during August and September, 2006, seven weeks out from the 2006 competition. The Harder I Work… features Jenny’s daily routine, including track and field drill, weight training, deep tissue massage, personal trainer work, a sneak peek of Jenny's Posing Seminar, a special leg workout by Charles Glass at Gold's Gym, and more. Extensive information for figure competitors is also included on this two DVD set. Running Time: 202 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 16, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Melvin Anthony Jr.: Quest for Victory - Quest for Victory is top ranked IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Melvin Anthony’s latest DVD. Filmed five weeks out of Arnold Classic 2006, Quest for Victory includes Melvin’s pre-contest whole body workout routines. You will see his body change and transform into championship shape as the contest approaches. Follow along when Melvin visits music guru Chris Watters in the Hollywood to find the right music for his posing routine. 2005 Ironman Invitational posing footage of Melvin is included as a bonus. The DVD set includes Melvin’s training on Delts, Triceps, Legs, Back, Chest, Hamstrings, Biceps, massage, and his meal program. Running Time: 255 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 30, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
Branch Warren: Unchained Raw Reality - Branch Warren brings his unique, no-holds-barred training footage to a special two-DVD set. The Unchained – Raw Reality DVD features a behind the scenes look at his preparation for the 2006 Olympia. It was filmed four weeks out from the competition and includes five grueling days of his whole-body workouts. Running Time: 173 minutes – a 2 DVD set. Available October 30, 2007; Retail Price $39.99
About Mitsuru Okabe
Mitsuru Okabe is one of the most successful producers of bodybuilding films in the world. Famous for his “Battle for the Olympia” series, Mitsuru specializes in showcasing powerful hard-core workouts and routines from some of the most well known names in the field, including Jay Cutler, Ronnie Coleman, Melvin Anthony Jr., Dennis “The Menace” James, Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone, and many others. All of Okabe’s films are real – nothing is faked.
About Bayview Entertainment
BayView Entertainment, LLC, an independent leader in the home entertainment marketplace, distributes a versatile array of fitness, dance, and special interest titles to suit the ever-changing needs of home entertainment audiences. Some of the diverse artists BayView represents include: Leisa Hart, Gilad, Christi Taylor, Mark Blanchard, Joyce Vedral, Jay Cutler, Broadway Dance Center, Lester Horton, Salsa Crazy, 8 Minute Abs, and Yoga Journal magazine.
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