Girl Who Leapt Through Time in Philadelphia, Durham
August 29, 2008, 09:07:12 AM by Gollum
Bandai Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures have announced that The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will play in Durham, NC on October 6th and in Phoenixville, PA on November 24th, 26th, 28th, and 29th. All showings will be of the subtitled version.
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Girl Who Leapt Through Time In San Francisco
August 29, 2008, 09:05:37 AM by Gollum
The Center for Asian American Media is sponsoring a free outdoor screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. The showing will be subtitled and take place at San Francisco's Japantown Peace Plaza on Sept. 19th.
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NY Children's Fest to Screen Girl Who Leapt Through Time
August 28, 2008, 09:03:35 AM by Gollum
The New York Children's Film Festival has announced plans to screen The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on September 13th and 14th at 11 AM. The screenings will take place at the IFC Center and will show the English dubbed version this time. They originally held the North American theatrical premiere in March of 2007.
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Atlanta SuperCon Adds Eighteen Guests
August 27, 2008, 09:22:44 AM by Gollum
Anime Supercon had announced 18 new guests for their Nov. 21st - 23rd convention at the Renaissance Atlanta Downtown Hotel in Atlanta GA. They are:
Brian O'Halloran: Dante Hicks in the CLERKS franchise
James Urbaniak: Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture in The Venture Brothers
Larry Kenney: Lion-O in Thundercats
Jim Cheung: Comic Book Artist including The New Avengers, Avengers: The Initiative, New Avengers: The Illuminati, Iron Man, Young Avengers, and X-Men
Don Kramer: Comic Book Artist including Detective Comics, Batman, Nightwing, JSA, The Thing, Aquaman, and Doctor Fate.
Gregg Berger: Grimlock in The Transformers
Samantha Newark: Jem from Jem and the Holograms
Spike Spencer: Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion among others
DM Ashura: Electronic Music Artist with work in DDR Ultramix 4 and Universe 3
David Naughton: Starred in An American Werewolf in London
The Con Vixens
Ken Plume: One half of the Ken P. D. Snydecast
Attractive Eighties Women
Brittney Morrow
Rob Granito
Jer Alford: Owner and head editor of Mini-Komix
Blake Wilkie
Bobby Nash
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Brian O'Halloran: Dante Hicks in the CLERKS franchise
James Urbaniak: Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture in The Venture Brothers
Larry Kenney: Lion-O in Thundercats
Jim Cheung: Comic Book Artist including The New Avengers, Avengers: The Initiative, New Avengers: The Illuminati, Iron Man, Young Avengers, and X-Men
Don Kramer: Comic Book Artist including Detective Comics, Batman, Nightwing, JSA, The Thing, Aquaman, and Doctor Fate.
Gregg Berger: Grimlock in The Transformers
Samantha Newark: Jem from Jem and the Holograms
Spike Spencer: Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion among others
DM Ashura: Electronic Music Artist with work in DDR Ultramix 4 and Universe 3
David Naughton: Starred in An American Werewolf in London
The Con Vixens
Ken Plume: One half of the Ken P. D. Snydecast
Attractive Eighties Women
Brittney Morrow
Rob Granito
Jer Alford: Owner and head editor of Mini-Komix
Blake Wilkie
Bobby Nash
Oreskaband to Release First US Album
August 27, 2008, 09:13:34 AM by Gollum
The six-women Japanese ska band, Oreskaband, will release its first American album next spring. They are best known for recording "Pinoccio" (an ending theme for Naruto) and "Tsumasaki" (an ending theme for Bleach). They recently performed on the 46-city Warped Tour as the first Japanese artists. They were given a record offer by Side One Dummy Records as a result.
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2nd Death Note Film To Hit US Theatres
August 27, 2008, 09:10:46 AM by Gollum
Viz Pictures has announced that it will be screening Death Note II: The Last Name in about 400 theatres across the US on October 15th and 16th at 7:30 PM. Just like previous Viz Pictures releases, this one will be run through NCM Fathom. The screenings will be Engligh dubbed and include an exclusive featurette that discusses the production and an interview with Shusuke Kaneko. Tickets can be purchased starting September 5th.
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Iron Man, Wolverine 1st Anime Series
August 27, 2008, 09:08:02 AM by Gollum
Marvel Entertainment has announced that the first two series to come out of it's collaboration with Madhouse will be Iron Man and Wolverine. The first series will premiere in Japan in the Spring of 2010. Each series will consist of 12 30-minute episodes.
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Japanese Electronica - MOTOCOMPO founder Dr. USUI's solo album now on JapanFiles
August 25, 2008, 09:23:10 AM by Gollum
JapanFiles.com has announced that Dr. Usui's new solo album, Datajockey, is now available for purchase and download. Dr. Usui and his band MOTOCOMPO pioneered the 8-bit "chiptune" technopop sound and helped rivive the electro-pop and new wave scene in Japan in 1998.
"Since then, Dr. Usui has continued to develop MOTOCOMPO's sound, introducing elements of disco, house and electro, culminating in a successful 2007 UK tour. He has also been active as a producer and remixer for numerous bands and as the owner of leading electro-pop label Poplot Records, releasing both domestic bands and international artists such as DMX Krew and Swedish electronic musician Andreas Tilliander."
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"Since then, Dr. Usui has continued to develop MOTOCOMPO's sound, introducing elements of disco, house and electro, culminating in a successful 2007 UK tour. He has also been active as a producer and remixer for numerous bands and as the owner of leading electro-pop label Poplot Records, releasing both domestic bands and international artists such as DMX Krew and Swedish electronic musician Andreas Tilliander."
Japan Aims To Create Special Cyber Zones
August 25, 2008, 09:18:22 AM by Gollum
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is working to establish "special cyber zones" in which users will be able to experiment with copyrighted materials withough legal worries. They hope to have these zones established by 2009. Materials in these zones will include net distributed video and music that have been authorized by the copyright holders. Specific users will be able to enter the zones and work with the meterials. Similar to the existing special economic zones with relaxed business regulations, the program is intended to promote global competitiveness and help create new business opportunities.
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Madhouse To Create 4 Marvel Heroes Anime Series
August 25, 2008, 09:14:24 AM by Gollum
The New York Times has reported that Marvel Entertainment has teamed up with Madhouse to create for anime series based on Marvel superheroes. All of them are set to premeire in the Spring of 2010 in Japan. The only superhero already announced for a new series is Iron Man.
Manga versions for Spider-Man and the Xmen have already been created in Japan.
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Manga versions for Spider-Man and the Xmen have already been created in Japan.
1st Death Note Film to Play in Canadian Theatres
August 25, 2008, 09:10:32 AM by Gollum
Viz Pictures has announced that the first live action Death Note film will show in about 60 Cineplex Entertainment and Empire Theatres in Canada on September 15th. This will be one showing that will occur at 9 PM local time. Tickets will be sold with the movies DVD for $29.99 Canadian or on their own. The Canadian screenings will contain the same 20 minute featurette as the American screenings.
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Tomoko Kawakami Hospitalized
August 25, 2008, 09:08:10 AM by Gollum
The official newsletter for Tomoko Kawakami, best known for her work in Utena, Hikaru no Go, and Air, has revealed that she admitted herself to a hospital last weekend. Kunihiko Ikuhara's website has reported that she would be undergoing surgery this past Tuesday.
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Rightstuf Deals and Sales
August 22, 2008, 09:17:24 AM by Gollum
Right Stuf has started a new sale and released a list of brand new deals. You can see their new Weekly Specials Here. This week some of the highlights include the Inu Yasha Season 5 DVD Box Set Deluxe Edition (LE) for $74.99 (regularly $119.98) and Naruto Uncut DVD Box Set 7 (Hyb) Special Edition for $42.99 (regularly $69.98).
Right Stuf's sale this week is the Start the New Term With Deals sale, offering 40% off of DVD's and 33% off Merchandise from Funimation and AN Entertainment. The coupon code is "rumble" and the sale runs from now until August 31st.
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Right Stuf's sale this week is the Start the New Term With Deals sale, offering 40% off of DVD's and 33% off Merchandise from Funimation and AN Entertainment. The coupon code is "rumble" and the sale runs from now until August 31st.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Opens In Boston
August 22, 2008, 09:10:08 AM by Gollum
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has opened in Boston, MA and will open in Seattle Washington next Friday. Boston's Brattle Theatre will screen the film from today to Monday the 25th. Seattle's Landmark Theatres Varsity will screen the film from Friday August 29th to Thursday September 4th.
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IATV and Tokyopop Enter Into Multi-Faceted Licensing and Joint Sales Agreement
August 21, 2008, 09:38:34 AM by Gollum
ImaginAsian Entertainment has announced that it has acquired the digital distribution rights to several anime titles from Tokyopop. They will also be partnering for strategic ad sales. The network will be adding Initial D, Psychic Academy, and Spring and Chaos to it's anime lineup. It will also be adding iManga shorts that were inspired by Bizenghast, Gyakushu, Princess Ai, Riding Shotgun, and Sokora Refugees. iaTV's ad sales team will represent the advertising sales for Tokyopop's user generated video content and mobile advertising.
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New Fullmetal Alchemist Series Confirmed
August 21, 2008, 09:33:09 AM by Gollum
The band on the 20th volume of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga will confirm that a new television series is in the works. The news about the series was originally leaked by a management document from BONES which listed Yasuhiro Irie as Hagane 2 kantoku (Iron/Fullmetal 2 director).
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Yoko Kanno Appears in Genius Party Beyond
August 20, 2008, 09:59:28 AM by Gollum
The official Japanese site for Genius Party Beyond has confirmed that Yoko Kanno, best known as the composer for Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne, Macross Plus and Frontier, made a voice-acting cameo. Kanno can be heard in Koji Morimoto's Dimention Bomb. This is the first known voice acting role for Kanno.
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NYAF to Debut Vampire Hunter D Short Story
August 19, 2008, 09:02:02 AM by Gollum
The New York Anime Festival has announced taht they will publish a Vampire Hunter D short story by Hideuki Kikuchi in its Official Guide Book. This will be a story that has never been published anywhere in the world. The story was originally written for a discussion event in Japan and the publishing rights was given to a fan, Hitomi Yasue. Yasue agreed to let the New York Anime Festival be the first to publish the short story. Kikuchi will be at the convention along with Yoshitaka Amano and Kevin Leahy. The convention will take place September 26th - 28th at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC.
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New York Anime Fest Fields Questions for Rie Tanaka
August 18, 2008, 08:52:00 AM by Gollum
The New York Anime Festival is fielding questions for voice actress and singer Rie Tanaka through it's blog. The organizers will choose 10 questions submitted before August 24th and ask them next week. Tanaka is scheduled to appear at the convention September 26th - 28th at the Jacob Javitz Center in NYC.
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Tokyopop Says Titles Delayed, not Cancelled
August 18, 2008, 08:49:41 AM by Gollum
Tokyopop has announced that the 28 Summer titles and 11 January 09 releases that it recently pulled are only delayed. The titles were originally marked as Cancelled by Diamond Comics Distributors in their Previews catalog. Tokyopop's recent restructuring has forced it to lower it's monthly output, and some of the titles may only be released online.
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Rightstuf Deals and Sales
August 15, 2008, 09:19:12 AM by Gollum
Right Stuf has started a new sale and released a list of brand new deals. You can see their new Weekly Specials Here. This week some of the highlights include the Fullmetal Alchemist Movie DVD (Hyb) Limited Edition for $14.99 (regularly $44.98) and Last Exile DVD Box Set (Hyb) (Limited) for $59.99 (regularly $209.98).
Right Stuf's sale this week is the Dino-Mite Deals sale, offering 33% off Manga and More from DC Comics. The coupon code is "dino" and the sale runs from now until August 17th.
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Right Stuf's sale this week is the Dino-Mite Deals sale, offering 33% off Manga and More from DC Comics. The coupon code is "dino" and the sale runs from now until August 17th.
Video Games Live Returns to London During the London Games Festival 2008
August 15, 2008, 09:10:59 AM by Gollum
Video Games Live has announced that they will be performing during the London Games Festival 2008. There will be two performances at the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre in London on October 24th. They will take place at 4PM and 8PM.
Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/music/productions/video-games-live-2008-42528
Check out www.londongamesfestival.com for the latest news and information about all of the events taking place this year.
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Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/music/productions/video-games-live-2008-42528
Check out www.londongamesfestival.com for the latest news and information about all of the events taking place this year.
Broccoli Books Posts Nui! Sample
August 15, 2008, 08:59:48 AM by Gollum
Broccoli Books has posted the first 19 pages of Natsumi Mukai's Nui! as the current monthly webcomic. The second volume of Nui! will ship on October 31st.
Broccoli Books is considering posting Di Gi Charat Theater: Leave it to Piyoko! for next months monthly web comic.
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Broccoli Books is considering posting Di Gi Charat Theater: Leave it to Piyoko! for next months monthly web comic.
Digital Manga Inc Announces eManga.com
August 14, 2008, 09:34:15 AM by Gollum
Digital Manga Inc has announced the launch of eManga.com Beta. This is the first publisher sponsored manga rental site.
“We are pretty excited,” explains marketing manager Rachel Livingston. “Everyone asks if we do digital comics since our name is Digital Manga. I can finally say yes!”
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“We are pretty excited,” explains marketing manager Rachel Livingston. “Everyone asks if we do digital comics since our name is Digital Manga. I can finally say yes!”
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At emanga.com, customers can view sample pages for free or view the entire book by paying for a time-based rental. “All content available through eManga is streamed to your computer through Adobe Flash player,” explains Director of Operations Miguel Balauag, “You can trade eManga points to rent titles for a limited amount of time. If you later decide to rent the same title again, it will be automatically upgraded to an "unlimited" rental, which does not have time restrictions.”
The emanga.com site features a unique manga viewer that allows readers to view single pages, double page spreads, or each individual panel. In some cases, readers will be able to press play and have the panels scroll automatically for a hands free experience. “We are trying to get some of the people in the office to do voiceovers for a few of the titles,” teases Production Manager Wendy Lee. “With the player, the possibilities are endless!”
The site will be in beta testing for the next month. Readers are invited to take a look at the free samples currently available on the site – including L’ Étoile Solitaire by Yuno Ogami - and email us at support@emanga.com with any comments or feedback. The first 100 readers to register will receive 400 free points with which to purchase additional content.
The emanga.com site features a unique manga viewer that allows readers to view single pages, double page spreads, or each individual panel. In some cases, readers will be able to press play and have the panels scroll automatically for a hands free experience. “We are trying to get some of the people in the office to do voiceovers for a few of the titles,” teases Production Manager Wendy Lee. “With the player, the possibilities are endless!”
The site will be in beta testing for the next month. Readers are invited to take a look at the free samples currently available on the site – including L’ Étoile Solitaire by Yuno Ogami - and email us at support@emanga.com with any comments or feedback. The first 100 readers to register will receive 400 free points with which to purchase additional content.
Anime Supercon Announces Chris Sarandon
August 14, 2008, 09:29:21 AM by Gollum
Anime Supercon has announced that Chris Sarandon will be a guest at their convention.
"He is best known for his role as Prince Humperdinck in the film The Princess Bride, as the
voice of Jack Skellington from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and its
spin-offs, and for his Oscar-nominated performance as Leon in Dog Day Afternoon."
The convention will take place October 31st - November 2nd at the Downtown Miami Hilton in Miami FL.
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"He is best known for his role as Prince Humperdinck in the film The Princess Bride, as the
voice of Jack Skellington from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and its
spin-offs, and for his Oscar-nominated performance as Leon in Dog Day Afternoon."
The convention will take place October 31st - November 2nd at the Downtown Miami Hilton in Miami FL.
THEE OUT MODS Cannonball Into JapanFiles with "Rock-n-Roll Pirates!"
August 13, 2008, 02:43:59 PM by Gollum
JapanFiles.com has announced that THEE OUT MODS debut CD, "Rock-n-Roll Pirates!", is now available.
"THEE OUT MODS was formed in the summer of 2006 by three Japanese rockers SANA (Vocals), YOSHIKI (Bass), KENNY (Drums), and produced by Ace (lead singer of Tokyo Smog) from 7 Samurai Records."
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"THEE OUT MODS was formed in the summer of 2006 by three Japanese rockers SANA (Vocals), YOSHIKI (Bass), KENNY (Drums), and produced by Ace (lead singer of Tokyo Smog) from 7 Samurai Records."
Live Action Blood to Open in US in March
August 13, 2008, 02:40:18 PM by Gollum
Star News is reporting that Universal Studios is planning to release the live action adaptation of Blood: The Last Vampire in North America next March. Gianna Jun stars as Saya, who hunts down blood-feeding demons in Tokyo in 1970.
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Museum Opens Manga/Anime Exhibit
August 13, 2008, 02:38:54 PM by Gollum
California's Napa Valley Museum and the Nichi Bei Times newspaper are launching "Manga & Anime: An Exhibition of Popular Cartoon Art" on Friday. Jason Thompson, the author of Manga: The Complete Guide, will give a presentation during the opening reception. The exhibit will include work from Tak Toyoshima (Secret Asian Man), Deb Aoki (Bento Box) and the winners of Nichi Bei Times' last two manga art contests. The exhibit is scheduled to run until September 14th.
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3 Titles Fansubs Pulled
August 12, 2008, 09:07:53 AM by Gollum
Funimation once again had online fansubbed videos pulled on behalf of d-rights last week. The titles were Monochrome Factor, Nabari no Ou and Katekyo Hitman Reborn!. This is not an indication that they have been licensed. Funimation has power of attorney to enforce d-rights copyrights as well as for Slayers Revolution from Enoki Films.
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VIDEO GAMES LIVE To Premiere CRYSIS Music in Leipzig, Germany
August 11, 2008, 09:41:46 AM by Gollum
Video Games Live announced that the music from CRYSIS will make its world premiere on Wednesday, August 20th at the Leipzig Arena in Leipzig Germany during Games Convention.
"Video Games Live is proud to be the official game concert of one of the biggest video game conventions in the world which received over 185,000 people from around the globe in 2007. In celebration of this special concert event, a powerful arrangement of tracks from the modern cinematic score composed by Inon Zur, will be featured for the first time and synchronized to exclusive video footage and state-of-the-art lighting and special effects."
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"Video Games Live is proud to be the official game concert of one of the biggest video game conventions in the world which received over 185,000 people from around the globe in 2007. In celebration of this special concert event, a powerful arrangement of tracks from the modern cinematic score composed by Inon Zur, will be featured for the first time and synchronized to exclusive video footage and state-of-the-art lighting and special effects."
Otakon 2008 Draws 26,000
August 11, 2008, 09:34:08 AM by Gollum
According to event organizers, Otakon 2008 drew more than 26,000 attendees over the weekend. This is not the final number as it does not take into account some at door registrations.
On Sunday it was also announced that Otakon 2009 will take place July 17th - 19th.
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On Sunday it was also announced that Otakon 2009 will take place July 17th - 19th.
ADV Films Announces Titles
August 11, 2008, 09:32:11 AM by Gollum
ADV Films announced at Otakon that it has licensed the Indian Summer anime and five live action titles. The live action titles are Attack Girl Swim Team vs. The Undead, Cruel Restaurant, Gluttonous 1 & 2, Female Prisoner Epsilon, and the Kunoichi movies. They will be released under a new company called Switchblade Films.
ADV Films' also mentioned that they have a new partner, which replaces Sojitz, which will be announced soon.
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ADV Films' also mentioned that they have a new partner, which replaces Sojitz, which will be announced soon.
Bandai Entertainment Announces .hack//G.U.
August 11, 2008, 09:29:43 AM by Gollum
Bandai Entertainment has announced at Otakon that it has acquired the .hack//G.U. Trilogy film. The film is an adaptation of the .hack//G.U. game trilogy.
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Crunchyroll To Add Titles
August 11, 2008, 09:28:15 AM by Gollum
At their Otakon 2008 panel, Crunchyroll announced that they will be adding titles from Gonzo, ADV Films, and Media Blasters. They are:
Kaleido Star
Peace Maker Kurogane
Angelic Layer
BASToF Syndrome
Best Student Council
Chance Pop Session
Lady Death
Magical Play
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Nurse Witch Komugi
Parasite Dolls
Saiyuki
Sin: The Movie
Yeserday
Girl's High
Ramen Fighter Miki
Kite: Liberator
Flesh For The Beast
Shadow: Dead Riot
Machine Girl
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Kaleido Star
Peace Maker Kurogane
Angelic Layer
BASToF Syndrome
Best Student Council
Chance Pop Session
Lady Death
Magical Play
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Nurse Witch Komugi
Parasite Dolls
Saiyuki
Sin: The Movie
Yeserday
Girl's High
Ramen Fighter Miki
Kite: Liberator
Flesh For The Beast
Shadow: Dead Riot
Machine Girl
Saber Rider Comes to American DVD
August 11, 2008, 09:25:09 AM by Gollum
At their panel at Otakon 2008, World Events Productions and VCI Entertainment have announced that they will be releasing Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs in North America on November 18th. The first volume will contain 16 or 17 episodes and two more volumes are scheduled to follow. The DVDs will contain the American Version of the series but in actual chronological order instead of American broadcast order. It is possible that some clips of the original Japanese episodes will be extras.
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Rightstuf Deals and Sales
August 08, 2008, 09:48:11 AM by Gollum
Right Stuf has started a new sale and released a list of brand new deals. You can see their new Weekly Specials Here. This week some of the highlights include the 009-1 Super Supreme DVD Bargain Bundle for $44.99 (regularly $99.94) and Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi DVD Brick Set for $32.99 (regularly $59.98).
Right Stuf's sale this week is the Savings You'll Dig sale, offering 40% off all DVD's and 33% off all Merchandise from Urban Vision. The coupon code is "vision" and the sale runs from now until August 10th.
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Right Stuf's sale this week is the Savings You'll Dig sale, offering 40% off all DVD's and 33% off all Merchandise from Urban Vision. The coupon code is "vision" and the sale runs from now until August 10th.
Sky Crawlers and Detroit Metal City in Toronto
August 08, 2008, 09:37:43 AM by Gollum
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced that it will hold the North American premieres of Mamoru Oshii's The Sky Crawlers and Toshio Lee's Detroit Metal City. The festival will run September 4th - 13th. Detroit Metal City is set to premiere on September 5th at 1 minute before midnight. More screenings will be announced on August 26th.
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Japanese Man Arrested for Pirated DVD Auctions
August 06, 2008, 09:07:41 AM by Gollum
Japan's Association of Copyright for Computer Software has announced that a 37 year old employee from Kakogawa City was arrested for selling unauthorized DVD copies of anime, television, and other titles. He allegedly sold DVD-R's of Dragon Ball's Dragon Box the Movies, Dragon Ball GT, and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. He sold about 1 million yen ($9,000 US) worth of DVD's via the Wanted Auction website.
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Eri Kawai Passes Away
August 06, 2008, 09:04:18 AM by Gollum
Eri Kawai, the singer-songwriter for Aria, Utawarerumono, Air, Shin-chan, and others, passed away Monday morning in Japan. Kawai had been in medical treatment since earlier in the year and had to cancel a July 10th performance.
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Ottawa Animation Fest To Premiere Neko no Shukai
August 05, 2008, 09:15:17 AM by Gollum
Makoto Shinkai's latest short, Neko no Shukai will make it's North American premiere at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. The festival will take place Spetember 6th - 16th and is the largest festival in the US and Canada. Other short films set to be shown are Mirai Mizue's Lost Utopia, Koji Yamamura's A Child's Metaphysics, Kunio Kato's The House of Small Cubes, Taki Kimura's Kudan and Yuichi Ito's Bru Bru Dance advertisement.
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RightStuf Deals and Sales
August 01, 2008, 09:06:20 AM by Gollum
Right Stuf has started a new sale and released a list of brand new deals. You can see their new Weekly Specials Here. This week some of the highlights include the ShinChan (Crayon Shinchan) DVD (D): Season 1 Part 1 for $22.99 (regularly $39.98) and Fullmetal Alchemist DVD Box Set 3 (Hyb) (8-10) for $25.99 (regularly $49.98).
Right Stuf's sale this week is the Super-Saiyan Savings sale, offering 40% off all DVD's and 33% off all Merchandise from Dragonball, Dragonball Z, and Dragonball GT. The coupon code is goku and the sale runs from now until August 3rd.
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Right Stuf's sale this week is the Super-Saiyan Savings sale, offering 40% off all DVD's and 33% off all Merchandise from Dragonball, Dragonball Z, and Dragonball GT. The coupon code is goku and the sale runs from now until August 3rd.
Video Games Live Album Debuts at #10 on the Billboard Charts
August 01, 2008, 08:58:48 AM by Gollum
We received a Press Release today announcing the successful release of "Video Games Live - Volume One". It debuted on the Billboard Charts at #10. It was officially launched last week during a live performance at Comic Con International.
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Linebarrels of Iron English Video Streamed
August 01, 2008, 08:51:49 AM by Gollum
The official website for Linebarrels of Iron is now streaming a promotional video in English. The main characters voice actor, Tetsuya Kakihara, provided the narration for the video. GONZO previewed the entire first episode of the series subtitled at Anime Expo last month.
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