ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2003

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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION



HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004



LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a 19th January 2004 release date for the first ever DVD release of Gamera; Attack of Legion, starring the immense fighting turtle Gamera. Popularized in Japan in a series of films in the 1960s, Gamera was brought back in the 1990s, combining the heart of the original titles with new actors, new plots and cutting-edge special effects. ADV?s release includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles.







Gamera: Attack of Legion was directed by Shusuke Kaneko, from a screenplay by Kazunori Ito, screenwriter of the legendary anime film Ghost in the Shell, with special effects by Shinji Higuchi.







The Story:



A freak meteor shower near Sapporo, Japan brings with is more than just a killer light show. Electrical problems, over-grown plant life and a whole slew of rather irritable critters also drop in to threaten the human race. Local science instructor Midori Honami (Miki Mizuno) is called to assist the brave Colonel Watarase (Toshiyuki Nagashima) in the military?s oft-confused attempts to save mankind. They must find a way to successfully combine efforts with their reptilian protector, or both will face ultimate destruction from the Earth?s bugged-out invaders. Join the battle as Gamera and his bipedal pals work to repel the Attack of Legion!








Gamera: Attack of Legion (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release including English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include: an interview with the director; Gamera press conference; original Japanese theatrical trailers; original Japanese TV spots; behind-the-scenes in Japan; Gamera promotional events; opening night in Japan; Lake Texarkana Gamera and ADV Previews.







About ADV Films:



ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera trilogy. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







Gamera: Attack of Legion



Running Time: 100m approx. BBFC Classification: 12



Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DGM/002



Format: DVD RRP: £19.99













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ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR KING OF BANDIT JING: VOLUME ONE







FIRST VOLUME OF EXCITING ANIME ADVENTURE-COMEDY AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a 19th January 2004 release date for King of Bandit Jing. Directed by Hiroshi Watanabe (Orphen, Kiki?s Delivery Service) King of Bandit Jing is based upon a manga of the same title by Yuchi Kumakura, detailing the adventures of Jing, a youthful and charming Robin Hood-esque bandit who travels from town to town, stealing valuables and hearts in equal measure. Along for the ride is his randy wiseacre albatross companion, Kir, who is constantly getting the pair into difficulties.







The Story:







?The Capital of Thieves?



We meet our intrepid heroes in the notorious Capital of Thieves, home of the fabled Double Mermaids, a treasure under guard by the city?s evil mayor! Jing will do anything to retrieve the prize, but this jewel isn?t quite what everyone expects!



?The Ghost Ship of Blue Hawaii?



Jing and Kir arrive in Blue Hawaii, a harbor town terrorized by a ghost ship. With the help of a local cop named Rose, whose father has fallen prey to the spell, Jing and Kir infiltrate the ship and expose it for what it really is in this parable of human greed.



?The Adonis Capital of Time? (Parts 1 & 2)



Join Jing and Kir on a quest to steal the grapes of time! Or will they get embroiled in a plot to liberate the people from the tyranny of the wicked Master Gear? Can they restore peace in a town cursed by the Demon of Time or will the clock run out for them all?







King of Bandit Jing (RRP £19.99 DVD) is a DVD-only release, including four complete episodes. Includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, and English subtitles. Extras include: a printed insert; production sketches; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.







About ADV Films:



ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera trilogy. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







KING OF BANDIT JING



Running Time: 100m approx. BBFC Classification: PG



Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DBK/001



Format: DVD SRP: £19.99

















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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR HELLSING: ETERNAL DAMNATION







GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS FINAL BLOOD ON 19TH JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a 19th January 2004 release date for the fourth and final volume of the action-horror anime, Hellsing. ADV Films is releasing Hellsing: Eternal Damnation as an uncut Region 2 DVD only, with extras.







A bloody blend of vampires, gunplay and Gothic England (that?s Gothic as in Slimelight, not Byron), Hellsing was enthusiastically received by viewers in Japan, US and Australia, and has taken the UK by storm. Total DVD described it as ?far superior to the overrated Vampire Hunter D?, top anime website Az:uK?s Jonathan Haylock called it ?a classic in the making? and added ?If ever an anime should appeal to the UK fan, then this is the one??, while SciFi Channel?s Jonathan Clements praised the animation, calling it ?a vampire anime with a refreshingly European look?, benefiting from ?a script that recalls some of the better horror of recent years?. Based on creator Kouta Hirano?s popular manga of the same name, the series was produced by GONZO Digimation (Blue Sub No. 6, Full Metal Panic!).







The Story:



The Hellsing Organization's war against the undead intensifies! The organization suffers major losses in battle and Arucard must face Paladin Alexander from Iscariot again! Then, the stakes are raised as he prepares to face one of the original undead - and Integra fights for her life against her own sister!?







Hellsing: Search and Destroy (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release, including three complete episodes in both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include: staff interview, creditless ending, concept art collection and ADV Previews.







About ADV Films:



ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







HELLSING: BLOOD BROTHERS

Running Time: 100m approx. BBFC Classification: 15



Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DHS/004



Format: DVD RRP: £19.99









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ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR EXCEL SAGA: SECRETS AND LIES!







FIFTH VOLUME OF SATIRICAL ANIME SERIES AVAILABLE 19TH JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of 19th January 2004 for Excel Saga: Secrets and Lies!, the fifth DVD volume of the outrageously bizarre anime series.







The one-of-a-kind Excel Saga is best described as the ultimate parody of anime. From the opening credits?a hilarious spoof of Japanese pop videos?to the ending song, featuring Menchi the dog singing/barking a plaintive ballad while a human interpreter translates for viewers, nothing is sacred in the world of Excel Saga.







The Story



Just when you thought it couldn?t get any stranger, Excel Excel and her associates encounter the most horrifying of all plot devices? a sub-plot! You won?t believe who?s been plotting against whom as the writers double cross the author, the director takes a new direction, and the supporting cast comes back with a vengeance but absolutely no clue whatsoever! There?s Menchi-mania and Pedro-philia galore as everybody involved takes the fifth in Excel Saga: Secrets and Lies!







Excel Saga: Secrets and Lies! (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release including four complete episodes, in both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include: a Daitenzin promo; an interview with Koshi Rikdo, author of the original manga; a Puni Puni Poemi conversation with Director Shinichi Watanabe; an interview with the Puni Puni Poemi Staff; Puni Puni Poemi character designs; production sketches, and ADV Previews.







About ADV Films

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







Excel Saga: Secrets and Lies!

Running Time: 100 minutes BBFC Rating: 12

Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DEX/005

Format: DVD RRP: £19.99













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ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR NOIR: TERMINAL VELOCITY







FIFTH VOLUME OF SMASH-HIT ANIME SERIES AVAILABLE 19TH JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of 19th January 2004 for NOIR: Terminal Velocity, the fifth DVD volume of the widely acclaimed anime thriller, already one of ADV Films? best-selling UK titles.







The series, which premiered in Japan in 2001, was directed by Koichi Mashimo (Dirty Pair, Dominion). Viewers praise NOIR?s spectacular animation, the use of music, its exotic settings (largely here in western Europe) and an enduringly complex storyline. Critics have favorably compared NOIR to such genre-defining live-action suspense films as The Professional and La Femme Nikita ? Total DVD rated volume 2 as a ?Hot Disc?, while Az:uK called it ?the greatest and most powerful [anime] show ever!?







The Story



As the secrets of Mireille's past are unearthed from their graves in Corsica, Kirika's own grim history slowly begins to reveal itself. The revelations bring no conclusions or happiness, however; only murder and death. As Chloe and Altena wait in the shadows, the malevolent intent of the Soldats finally becomes clear. The darkness begins to consume the light as the four horsewomen of the Apocalypse prepare for battle. The lines in the sand have been drawn in the fifth electrifying volume of NOIR!







NOIR: Terminal Velocity (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release including three complete episodes. DVD offers both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include an interview with Kotono Mitsuishi, production sketches, clean opening and closing animation, original Japanese promo spots and ADV previews.







About ADV Films

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







NOIR: TERMINAL VELOCITY

Running Time: 75 minutes BBFC Rating: PG

Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DNO/005

Format: DVD RRP: £19.99









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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR DAI-GUARD: THE BOTTOM LINE







SIXTH AND FINAL VOLUME OF FAN-FAVOURITE SERIES AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a 19th January 2004 release date for Dai-Guard: The Bottom Line. ADV Films is releasing the climactic volume of this fan-favourite series as an uncut Region 2 DVD with content identical to its Region 1 counterpart.







The sixth and final volume of the series, Dai-Guard: The Bottom Line includes episodes 22 through 26 of this mecha-action-comedy, directed by Seiji Mizushima (Generator Gawl, Slayers).







The Story:



So far; so good. The DAI-GUARD pilots have beaten back the enemy. They?ve saved mall after mall from certain destruction. They even found time for a tune-up. But the battle for the human race is about to enter its final stage and all of humanity is one breakdown from defeat. Can our trio of heroes go the distance? Who will be left standing and how much will their insurance rates go up? Will they be given a heroes? welcome? Or will they have to work overtime, holidays, and weekends? The only way to find out is to watch. The final episodes of DAI-GUARD are in your hands!







Dai-Guard: The Bottom Line (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release containing five complete episodes. It includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, and English subtitles. DVD extras include production sketches; clean opening animation, clean closing animation and ADV previews.







About ADV Films:



ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







Dai-Guard: The Bottom Line

Running Time: 125m approx. BBFC Classification: PG



Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DDG/006



Format: DVD RRP: £19.99

















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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FINAL VOLUME OF NEON GENESIS EVANGELION







ACCLAIMED SERIES REACHES ITS CLIMAX ON 17th JANUARY 2004







LONDON, UK, 15th December 2003?ADV Films today announced a 19th January 2004 release date for the breathtaking final volume of the groundbreaking anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. ADV Films is releasing Neon Genesis Evangelion ? Collection 0:8 as an uncut Region 2 DVD with content identical to its Region 1 counterpart.







Neon Genesis Evangelion has been regarded as one of the most twisted and thought-provoking series ever created. With its mix of jaw-dropping action, intriguing characters, and a story that stands unrivaled since its conception, the incredible finale to Neon Genesis Evangelion is a must for old and new fans alike, finally







The Story:



In the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru? but does Kaoru really have a soul at all? Prepare for the shocking conclusion to the most controversial animated series ever produced. Where Angels fear to tread, Shinji must go alone. At last, the circle of life will be completed. He is The Beast That Shouted I at the Heart of the World. It is Final Genesis.







Neon Genesis Evangelion - Collection 0:8 (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release, including three complete episodes in both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include clean opening and closing animations, character profiles, and ADV Previews.







About ADV Films:



ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) in the United Kingdom, with the firm?s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films? U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America?s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. For more information, please visit ADV Films on the web at http://www.advfilms.co.uk.







NEON GENESIS EVANGELION - COLLECTION 0:8

Running Time: 75m approx. BBFC Classification: 12



Street Date: 19/01/04 Cat#: DEV/008



Format: DVD RRP: £19.99