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ADV Films Brings Korea's Best Films to America (Tue 07-06-2004)
HOUSTON, July 6, 2004 - ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced that they are bringing Korea's top selling live-action films to American fans. ADV Films Theatrical Division is bringing top-grossing Korean live-action ...ADV Films Brings Korea\'s Best Films to America (Tue 07-06-2004)
Check out the press release to see the latest on the Korean live action material making its way over from ADV.ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 Decemb...
ADV Films Announces February 20th Releases (Thu 12-21-2006)
HOUSTON, December 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you three exciting titles, including the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon, the second volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, and the co...ADV Films Announces January 2nd Releases (Wed 11-01-2006)
HOUSTON, November 2, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce a slew of titles, including the second volume of Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, the final volume of Jinki: Extend, the complete sec...ADV Films Announces September 5th Titles (Sat 07-22-2006)
HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...ADV Films Announces June 5th Releases (Tue 04-03-2007)
HOUSTON, April 2, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the third volume of Air Gear and the thin-packed Diamond Daydreams Complete Collection. Both of these exciting titles will be avail...ADV Films Announces February 1 Release Dates (Mon 01-17-2005)
HOUSTON, January 17, 2005 -- ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce the latest batch of new titles to add to its extensive list of home video releases. PEACEMAKER: GUNNING FOR TROUBLE CHAS...ADV Films Announces December 12th Releases (Thu 10-12-2006)
HOUSTON, October 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three thin-packed collections. The Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU, Shinobi, and E's Otherwise collections are all set to hit the stree...ADV FILMS AND GENEON ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (-)
Partnership Yields Strongest Catalog in Anime Category HOUSTON, August 29, 2007 " Today ADV Films and Geneon Entertainment (USA) announced a new distribution agreement. From October 1st on, ADV Films will be Geneon Entertainment USA's sole distributor...ADV Films Announces November 14 Releases (Fri 09-22-2006)
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...ADV Films Announces August 8 2006 Releases (Wed 07-12-2006)
HOUSTON, July 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on August 8, including the first volume in the new series Papuwa, a new Farscape St...ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...ADV Films Pacts With Shochiku For Multiple Acquisitions (Thu 11-02-2006)
ADV Acquires "Le Chevalier D'Eon" For North America, UK & Australia Also North American Theatrical, Video & TV Rights to Shochiku's "Ghost Train" and "Synesthesia" Houston, TX " November 2, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer/distributor of Ja...ADV Films Announces September 12 Releases (Wed 07-26-2006)
HOUSTON, July 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three new and exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 12, including the fifth volume of the classic Macros...ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...ADV Films January 10th Release Details (Tue 12-13-2005)
ADV ANNOUNCES JANUARY 10 RELEASES Featuring Launch of Deluxe New Macross HOUSTON, December 9, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce six hot titles for January 10, beginning with the ...ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)
HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...ADV Films Details September 19th Releases (Fri 07-28-2006)
HOUSTON, July 21, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 19, including the first volume of Comic Party: Revolution TV, the fifth vol...ADV Films Announces June 19th Releases (Wed 04-18-2007)
HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the futuristic sci-fi thriller 009-1 as well as the third volume of this year's premiere title, Le Chevalier D'...ADV Films Announces Four New Gonzo Acquisitions (Fri 05-11-2007)
Red Garden, Welcome to the N.H.K., Pumpkin Scissors, Magikano All to Launch Late 2007 HOUSTON, May 11, 2007 " At 9pm this evening ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield will formally announce that ADV has acquired four of the hottest new titles to co...ADV Films Announces July 3rd Releases (Wed 05-02-2007)
HOUSTON, May 2, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you both seasons one and two of the sci-fi hit Gravion, as well as the season three, volume two release of UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie: Bride...ADV Films Announces May 22 and May 29 Releases (Wed 03-28-2007)
HOUSTON, March 27, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased announce the release dates of three titles! The Gilgamesh Complete Collection will be available on May 22. The Misaki Chronicles Complete Coll...ADV Films Announces October 10th Titles (Mon 09-11-2006)
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...ADV Films Acquires New Series INNOCENT VENUS (Fri 04-20-2007)
Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Features Slick Animation, Lightning Mech Action HOUSTON, April 20, 2007 " Today at Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest anime event, ADV Films representative David Williams announced that the company has acquired exclusive No...ADV Films Acquires New Series Project Blue Earth SOS (Wed 06-27-2007)
Retro Design Meets Modern Movie Magic HOUSTON, "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the science fiction OVA s...ADV Announces November 7th Releases (Thu 09-21-2006)
HOUSTON, September 21, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the second installment of Jinki: Extend, and the final volumes of Kaleido Star: New Wings and T...ADV Films Acquires Air (Fri 04-27-2007)
Fan-Favorite TV Series Launches in August, Movie to Follow HOUSTON, April 27, 2007 " Today ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield announced that ADV has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the anime series Air an...ADV Films Acquires The Wallflower (Wed 05-16-2007)
Announcement Made At Tribute to Series Director HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 " Last night acclaimed anime director Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe (Excel Saga, Nerima Daikon Brothers) and ADV Films President John Ledford announced that ADV Films had acquired ri...ADV Films Live Action Evangelion Movie (Mon 05-19-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES LIVE-ACTION THEATRICAL VERSION OF JAPANESE ANIMATED TITLE "NEON GENESIS EVANGELION;" VISUAL EFFECTS BY "LORD OF THE RINGS" STUDIO WETA WORKSHOP LTD. THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES IN MODERN TIMES TO COME TO LIFE AS A FE...ADV Films sets street date for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Secret Cave (Mon 01-28-2002)
ADV FILMS has set a street date of April 23, 2002 for the home video release of The Secret Cave - the eighth volume of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. This charming anime series was produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and loosely...ADV ACQUIRES FEATURE FILM 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND (Fri 06-22-2007)
Latest From "The New Miyazaki" HOUSTON, June 22, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive theatrical, home video, and broadcast rights in North America to 5 Centi...ADV Films Announces American Premiere of Origianl Dark Water (Mon 08-16-2004)
HOUSTON, August 16, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced the American theatrical premier of Hideo Nakata's acclaimed live action feature Dark Water at New York's Cinema Village Theatre on Friday, September 24, ...ADV Films Announces Release of Three Titles in High Definition Format (Thu 12-30-2004)
Noir, RahXephon, and Full Metal Panic! to be Released in Windows Media High Definition Video and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound Audio HOUSTON, December 30, 2004 – Get ready to experience your favorite anime titles in a way you never have before! ADV Films...ADV ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ACQUISITIONS AT OTAKON (Sun 07-22-2007)
Venus Versus Virus, Moonlight Mile and Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven OTAKON (Baltimore), July 20, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, today announced it has acquired the exclusive home video and broa...ADV Films Announces Acquisitions at Anime Central (Mon 05-17-2004)
ANIME CENTRAL, May 17, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu, Peacemaker and Gatchaman for both home video release by ADV Films and broadcast on the Anime Network. The ann...ADV Films Announces Acquisition of the Place Promised In Our Early Days (-)
2004’s “Best Animated Film” In Theaters May, On DVD This Summer HOUSTON, May 4, 2005 – ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Place Promised in Our Ea...ADV Films Announces a Double Dose of Saiyuki (Tue 01-11-2005)
Street Dates Set for Saiyuki: Requiem, The Motion Picture and Saiyuki: Double Barrel Collection Volume One HOUSTON, January 10, 2005— ADV Films is proud to announce that the hottest demon hunters in anime are back where they belong, fighting the ev...ADV Films Announces February 8 Release of Gantz: Game of Death, Volume One (Fri 01-07-2005)
HOUSTON, January 7, 2005 – The game of death begins February 8, 2005 as the shocking thriller too hot for Japanese television makes it way to America with the volume one DVD release of the uncut and unedited Gantz. Gantz is a mega-violent mind ben...ADV Films Announces Release ofArc the Lad (Thu 01-18-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video release of Arc the Lad, the latest series from the #1 anime distributor in North America. Fans of action, anime and games alike will run to the shelves when the hit Playstation® game comes to home video in...ADV Films Experiencing Extraordinary Demand for Noir SE (Thu 02-13-2003)
ADV FILMS EXPERIENCING EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND FOR NOIR: SHADES OF DARKNESS SPECIAL EDITION DEMAND FOR CUSTOM SERIES ART BOX, T-SHIRT WITH NOIR VOLUME ONE EXCEEDING ADV'S EXPECTATIONS-AN "INSTANT COLLECTOR'S ITEM" HOUSTON, February 13, 2003-ADV Films toda...ADV Films Acquires Yugo the Negotiator (-)
Anime Takes On Terrorism HOUSTON, April 14, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, has acquired the rights to Yugo the Negotiator, a critically-acclaimed anime series. ADV will be releasing the home video DV...ADV FILMS AND CRUNCHYROLL.COM BRING WELCOME TO THE N.H.K. TO THE WEB (Thu 05-22-2008)
America's Top Anime Distributor Teams Up With World's Largest Online Anime Community HOUSTON, May 22, 2008 Today ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, announced a special promotion with Crunchyroll, the leading dest...ADV FILMS Announces Capital Investment (Tue 06-27-2006)
Sojitz Corporation Leads Capital Investment in A.D.Vision Los Angeles, CA - June 27, 2006 - Today A.D.Vision, Inc. announced a substantial investment in the company by Japanese Contents Investment LPS (JCI), an investor group led by Sojitz Corporation, i...ADV Announces Aquisition of New Series BEST STUDENT COUNCIL (Mon 10-02-2006)
HOUSTON, October 2, 2006 "ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced today it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Best Student Council, a new series by J.C. Staff (Excel Saga, Maburaho). ...ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...Crunchyroll Adds 12 ADV Films Properties
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-09-2008)
San Francisco, CA (August 9, 2008) Online media distribution leader Crunchyroll today announced an agreement with ADV Films, one of the top producer-distributors of anime in North America, to provide streaming, subscription, and download-to-own view... ADV ANNOUNCES AUGUST 14 RELEASES (Wed 06-13-2007)
HOUSTON, June 13, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you a bevy of new titles, including the first volume of the fan-favorite Air TV, the third volume of the sci-fi adventure Kurau Phantom ...Lost in Translation Goes to ADV Films
by Allen Divers (Sun 05-04-2003)
Last week, I had a unique opportunity. It all started about a month ago when I wrote an email to Andrew Nelson, the PR Manager over at ADV Films. The email discussed an upcoming article series that I was planning for one of the websites I write for. In th... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... ADV Announces March 13th Releases (Mon 01-15-2007)
HOUSTON, January 15, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two great titles set to arrive on streets on March 13. Keep you eyes open for the second volume of Best Student Council and the ...ADV Announces April 10th Releases (Mon 02-12-2007)
HOUSTON, February 12, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the long-awaited release of the first volume of Kurau Pahntom Memory along with the fifth volume of Papuwa. Both titles are set...ADV AND GENEON CALL OFF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (Fri 09-21-2007)
HOUSTON, September 21, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, today confirmed that it has withdrawn plans to distribute Geneon Entertainment's DVDs, CDs, and other product in North America. "We regret that we c...ADV Announces December 5th Releases (Wed 10-04-2006)
HOUSTON, October 5, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of the wacky and exciting new series Paniponi Dash!, along with the third volume of the insane Papuwa. These hilarious...ADV Announces Final Gatchaman Collection (Fri 09-08-2006)
ADV ANNOUNCES NINTH AND FINAL GATCHAMAN COLLECTION OCTOBER 17 "The One That Really Started It All." " MTV.com HOUSTON, September 7, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce an Oc...ADV Announces 11/21 Releases (Tue 09-26-2006)
HOUSTON, September 26, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce two exciting titles hitting the streets on November 21, including the second installment of Comic Party Revolution and the Samura...ADV Announces March 6th Releases (Sat 01-06-2007)
HOUSTON, January 5, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two exciting titles scheduled to arrive in stores on March 6, including the third volume of Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor and the f...ADV Announces April 24 Release of Nerima Daikon Brothers: Daikon Field of Dreams (Tue 02-27-2007)
"Fun Songs, Fun Characters, Fun Show." " Anime News Network HOUSTON, February 26, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the final volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, a title that has otaku...ADV Announces January 23rd Releases (Tue 11-28-2006)
HOUSTON, November 28, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of the final volume of Comic Party Revolution TV. This retelling of the original Comic Party TV series offers an ins...ADV ANNOUNCES A MAY 1 RELEASE FOR UFO ULTRAMAIDEN VALKYRIE BRIDE OF CELESTIAL SOULS DAY: SACRED STONES AND PERKY PERVERTS (Tue 03-06-2007)
"Warning: Hottie Harem Sci-Fi Comedic Frolics Contained Herein!" " theOtaku.com HOUSTON, March 5, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the third season of UFO Ultram...ADV Announces January 30th Releases (Fri 12-01-2006)
HOUSTON, November 30, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the first volume of Moeyo Ken TV, scheduled to arrive on January 30! MOEYO KEN TV: SHINSENGUMI ON THE PROWL Three Girls Protec...ADV Announces Macross Vol. #6 (Fri 09-08-2006)
ADV ANNOUNCES MORE MACROSS FOR OCTOBER 24 "One of the Most Important Anime Ever" - Anime News Network HOUSTON, September 8, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce an October 24 street da...ADV Universe™ Download Store Launches (Mon 09-25-2006)
Top U.S. Anime Company Opens Digital Store HOUSTON, September 25, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the launch of the ADV Universe™ Digital Download Store. ADV Universe opens to t...ADV Announces An April 10 Release for Kurau Phantom Memory (Tue 01-02-2007)
"Engrossing Interplay Between Vastly Different Beings In A Fantastic World The Likes Of Which You've Never Seen." " NewtypeUSA HOUSTON, December 11, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announ...ADV Announces October 31st Releases (Thu 10-05-2006)
HOUSTON, October 5, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the thin-pack release of the Saiyuki Complete Collection set to hit the streets on October 31! SAIYUKI COMPLETE COLLECTION "If you...ADV ACQUIRES NEW SERIES TOKYO MAJIN (Tue 06-26-2007)
Teens Defend Tokyo in Fast-Paced Action Series HOUSTON June 26, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for th...ADV ACQUIRES NEW SERIES XENOSAGA (Wed 06-20-2007)
The RPG Classic Comes To Anime! HOUSTON, June 20, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, confirmed today that it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Xenosaga, the sci-f...ADV Acquires Ah! My Goddess Season Two (Wed 12-27-2006)
HOUSTON, December 27, 2006 "ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced today it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the second season of Ah! My Goddess. It is based on one of the best...ADV Acquires Blockbuster New Series Sgt. Frog (Mon 11-20-2006)
Deal Includes Broadcast, Home Video and Merchandising Rights for English-Speaking World HOUSTON, November 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, announced today it has acquired exclusive broadcast, home video...ADV Announces Acquisition of New Series 009-1 (Mon 01-08-2007)
"Neo Cold War Espionage With A Science-Fiction Twist." " Anime Insider HOUSTON, December 8, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North Ame...Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
Just as more and more original film scores are captured on disc despite the ongoing proliferation of song collections masquerading as "film music" the increasing market for classic and forgotten film scores being fully restored either through archival r... Azumanga Daioh Vol.6 Wins Best DVD of November on AOD (Tue 01-11-2005)
HOUSTON, January 11, 2005—Continuing with its winning streak, ADV Films brought in the Best DVD of the Month for November on AnimeOnDVD.com, one of the top fan websites for anime news and reviews, with volume six of the hilarious new title Azumanga ...ON THE LOT: Five Filmmakers, Five Films
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 06-07-2007)
It’s kind of fun to watch this show each week just to see what new and different version of it we will get to see. I’d like to say the show settles in this week and finds its groove, but I don’t think it has. There are fifteen ... Chrono Crusade Wins Best DVD For September (Mon 11-01-2004)
ADV FILMS CONTINUES WINNING STREAK ON ANIMEONDVD.COM Chrono Crusade Wins Best DVD for September HOUSTON, October 29, 2004—Continuing with its winning streak, ADV Films' hot new title Chrono Crusade brought in the Best DVD of the Month for Septembe...Le Chevalier D Eon Wins Best DVD In February At AnimeOnDVD.Com (Fri 06-08-2007)
HOUSTON, June 8, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce that the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon has been awarded the "Best DVD Release of February 2007" on AnimeOnDVD.com, one of the to...Best Student Council Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-09-2007)
What They SayAt Miyagami Academy, the students in the "Maximum Authority Wielding" Best Student Council have some pretty special talents. But what if one of those extra-special students is really a puppet? Or what if, against her family's wishes, she's so... Best Student Council Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-07-2007)
What They SayAll good things must come to an end. Or do they? Maybe not if you're a part of the Best Student Council. Sometimes, a girl can lead a perfectly happy double life that nobody knows about " that is until some pesky busybodies start snooping... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Chrono Crusade, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-16-2004)
Hello, and welcome to another brief discussion of those wacky English dubs we like so much. The subject of today's examination is Chrono Crusade, an interesting show set in late-twenties America. This show has been released by ADV Films, dubbed by their I... NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL ANTICIPATES MAJOR LAUNCH; NEW SHOW DEFINES ITS ROLE IN ANTICIPATION OF FUTURE GROWTH (Mon 09-17-2007)
Events, Programs and Panels to Focus on All Aspects of Japanese Culture Norwalk, CT, September 17, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) is anticipating a significant launch when it opens its doors to the public on December 7th, 2007. While show off...Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-03-2008)
What They SayAh, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy\'s body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud-and-powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but ... Anime Network to air Gatchaman (Mon 06-07-2004)
ANIME NETWORK BRINGS ORIGINAL, UNCUT GATCHAMAN SERIES TO U.S. VIEWERS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Houston, TX, June 7, 2004-Anime Network, the first channel in North America dedicated to anime, has signed a deal with Sandy Frank Entertainment to bring all 10...Elemental Gelade Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-23-2006)
What They SayCou, the bumbling rookie of the \"Red Lynx\" sky pirate squadron, has just discovered the treasure of a lifetime - a mighty member of the ancient race of Edel Raids. Ren, at first glance, seems to be a shy and defenseless girl, but she holds... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
With FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966), Leonard Rosenman provided one of science fictions most remarkable scores. Comprised mostly of non-melodic motifs, the score blends various counterpoints of coloristic tones to create a striking sound design for the corporeal... The Best of Anime, Sort Of (Part Two)
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Thu 01-31-2008)
I started last week's column with a Spoiler Warning, and I think doing the same for this week is a fantastic idea. You don't want to spoil the ending for choice #1 the same way I did several months before I even got into the series. Sigh. Thanks, 4chan.
... Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)
All right, lets get this little shindig on the way.
Good evening everyone. :)
This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight.
Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou... VIZ MEDIA BRINGS NEW PERSPECTIVE TO MANGA ARENA WITH DEBUT OF VIZBIG EDITION IMPRINT (Fri 01-04-2008)
New Imprint To Offer Omnibus Editions Of Popular Manga Series With New Cover Art, Color Pages And Bonus Content San Francisco, CA, January 3, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...Anime Network Invades Propeller TV (Mon 05-14-2007)
ADV Films Brings America's #1 Anime Channel to UK in New Two-Hour Block on SKY Channel 195, Premiering 3rd June Houston, TX - May 14, 2007 - Promising to bring UK viewers an edgy fusion of top offerings from America's #1 Anime Channel, ADV Films and Prop...U.S. Anime Heavyweights Form Joint Production Venture (Tue 10-05-2004)
CANNES, FRANCE October 5, 2004 - The three largest producers and distributors of Anime in America - ADV Films, Inc., Funimation Productions LTD and Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc. - announced plans to form a joint venture for the development and marketin...NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CONTESTS (Fri 08-24-2007)
Creative Games and Competitive Play are Key Aspects of Fan Experience Norwalk, CT, August 24, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today revealed details regarding a series of high-profile contests it will stage to invite participation by the many ...Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... GUINEA PIG: FLOWER OF FLESH AND BLOOD / THE MAKING OF GUINEA PIG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 12-04-2002)
Unearthed Films brings us another gore double feature, bringing to America these much-bootlegged Japanese horror legends in authorized editions.The second and most notorious of the Guinea Pig films to be released, FLOWER OF FLESH AND BLOOD is the title pe... SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE - Retrospective
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-28-2000)
When Cannon Films offered Sidney J. Furie the opportunity to direct Superman IV, he considered it a no-lose situation. `Without being catty,` says Furie, `Superman III screwed up, and it screwed up because a brilliant director had full reign and he didn`t... Castle in the Sky
by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: ****1/2 out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** ou... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m... Gravion Season 1 & 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-01-2008)
What They SayWhen mankind faces an alien force with technology light years ahead of its own, will they be enough to save the Earth from destruction? The fate of humanity rests in the hands of the mysterious billionaire Sandman and a young band of orphaned... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Wed 08-17-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. This time I'll be taking a look at Divergence Eve, Volume Three, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. This show has been something of a mixed bag since the very beginning. While it ha... Pretear Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)
The Princess of Disaster is about to strike on Earth and the Leafe Knights are in search of the woman they can bond with to defeat her.What They SayHimeno Awayuki should be happy. Her family is rich. And when Himeno merges with a Leafe Knight, she transfo... A History of Anime, Part 3
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-27-2006)
Click here for last week's look at the 80s boom and bust in anime. This week, we'll take a look at the 90s, when anime really began to grow as a hobby on US shores. The 80s ended on a low note for anime in Japan. With a recession on the horizon and the OV... The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... NYAnimeFestival Announces First Guests, Launches Website (Thu 06-21-2007)
PETER FERNANDEZ AND CORINNE ORR ANNOUNCED ON NEWYORKANIMEFESTIVAL.COM Norwalk, CT, June 21, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that anime legends Peter Fernandez and Corinne Orr will participate in the inaugural New York Anim...Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Rurouni Kenshin Movie
by Brian Chen (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!When the "Rurouni Kenshin OVA" came out in 1998, people were stunned. The animation, the gorgeous music, the fantastic plot which finally revealed how Kenshin received his cross-scar... everything. When it was released in America a year ago, pe... NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL WELCOMES KOBUN SHIZUNO AND AIMEE MAJOR STEINBERGER (Wed 08-01-2007)
NYAF ANNOUNCES EVANGELION CO-DIRECTOR SHIZUNO AND AMERICAN ANIMATION DYNAMO STEINBERGER AS GUESTS OF HONOR Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that Kobun Shizuno and Aimee Major Steinberger will appear as Gues...Video This Week: December 18th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-18-2001)
VIDEO NEWSSpecial Edition DVDs have caught on in a big way and 2002 will see the arrival of many more of them. Among that list are: MAD MAX, with the original dialogue soundtrack restored and some two hours of bonus footage, and TRON, with five hours of b... Princess Tutu Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-11-2006)
What They SayA story's birth is a sudden event: the start, a happy accident; the end, the fate for which it's meant. Cruel the story without an end. But the stasis of the status quo can soothe the sick and weary soul. Why leave the shadow puppet show and ... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
The first thing to get out of the way is the name, or rather names. The Secret of Blue Water was the official English designation of this wildly popular 39-part TV saga by the future creators of Evangelion. However, anime purists know it as Fushigi no Umi... Master of Mosquiton OVA Complete
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-27-2005)
What They SayLife in the 1920\'s was a great adventure. And for Mosquiton, so was death. Once a terrifying vampire, Mosquiton ends up blood-bound to a seventeen-year-old treasure hunter, Inaho, who\'s obsessed with the secret of immortality. Inaho decides... Five-by-Five for 2005
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-12-2006)
The year 2005 was a good one for bombastic soundtracks, just as it was a pretty good year for bombastic action films, but there were also a number of profoundly affecting introspective dramatic scores as well. Here's my recap of my Top Twenty favorite new... Major Anime Premieres and Screenings at New York Anime Festival (Fri 11-02-2007)
Exclusive Premieres of Adventures in Voice Acting and One Piece; As Previously Announced, CATBLUE Dynamite also Featured Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will feature a selection of highly-antic...Tactics Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-07-2006)
What They SayKantaro Ichinomiya studies folklore, and he takes his knowledge of ghouls and goblins to the streets of Japan, in hopes of bringing the worlds of beasts and humans together. This is no smooth transition, but with the help of the powerful demo... Tactics Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-18-2008)
What They SayIt all ends here, as the destinies of supernatural sleuth Kantaro and the moody black-winged Haruka are sealed forever. In this feudal world of darkness and light, the young folklorist will sacrifice everything to protect the creature he\'s s... Orphen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akita Yoshinobu/Sawada HajimeTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThe sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone headed companion, he must retrieve a mag... Magikano Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-08-2008)
What They SayHaruo’s life hasn’t gotten any easier since Ayumi came flying into it. And now, Ayumi has to deal
not only with crushing the curse on her, but with a bumbling witch hunter out to get her, too! With all she’s got on her... Jinki: Extend Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-30-2006)
What They SayIn 13-year-old Aoba Tsuzaki's world, everything seems normal. An over-the-top modeling fanatic, she spends her days locked in her room, happily building plastic robots. But rumbling beneath the surface, an evil enemy of mankind (the Ancient ... Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #10: Between Life and Death
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-11-2001)
What They SayKenshin\'s swordsmanship has always been the strongest, but he is not a true master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Style. As a young revolutionary, Kenshin abandoned his martial training prematurely, in order to become a killer and tread the dark pat... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-07-2005)
What They SayEveryone\'s favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their... Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
Recorded: Kamikazecon '05
From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released... Super Gals Season 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-27-2006)
What They SayFinally - the Super GALS are back! For the first time ever on DVD, you can now catch season 2 of Super GALS and see the rest of Ran\'s adventures in Shibuya! The gang\'s all here: Ran, Miyu, Aya, Rei, Nii (er, Yuya), even monkey-boy Tatsuki. ... FARSCAPE: VOLUME 2
by Scott Collura (Wed 07-25-2001)
The FARSCAPE crew kicks into full gear in the episodes represented on ADV Films second DVD volume of the series. Like Volume One, this set features two episodes of the show, plus several nice extras the most noteworthy of which are an audio commentary ... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-14-2008)
What They SayTHE ALIENS ARE AMONG US, AND ATTACKING FROM WITHIN!
After thwarting the alien\'s initial attack, Earth\'s defenders are faced with a new sinister enemy within. Soulless humanoid suicide bombers have begun destroying G-Reaction powered civil... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Princess Tutu, Volume 3
by Way Jeng (Fri 10-06-2006)
If you're anything like me, you have an anime backlog. It might be only a few discs, or it might sprawl across several shelves and end in a pile on the floor, but sooner or later most anime fans develop a backlog of some size. This is almost inevitable fo... Samurai Gun Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-19-2007)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ... FARSCAPE: VOLUME 1
by Scott Collura (Tue 07-17-2001)
It wasnt that long ago that the Sci-Fi Channel was known for little more than ad infinitum reruns of old television genre cheese like THE INCREDIBLE HULK and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. But in the past couple of years something strange has happened. The cable ... Anime Boston - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)
Anime Boston has come and gone and the one convention that I ensure that I make every year has by all appearances been just as successful as the previous years have been. Anime Boston is rather special to me since it was something I saw forming from the s... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Heroes of Heaven, Earth, and Raccoon City
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-07-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSZhang Yimou's film, HERO, released in Asia in 2002 but debuting in America this summer, is a spectacular visual experience. The film is richly textured in both its color pallet and its sound design. Using spectacular aerobic swo... Excel Saga Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)
What They SayExcel Saga is a one-of-a kind work of art that can only be described as the
ultimate parody of anime. From the opening credits - a rather odd spoof of
Japanese pop videos - to the ending song featuring Menchi the dog
singing/barking a plainti... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Cromartie High School, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 03-15-2005)
Get ready, because we're about to take a wild run through the bizarre experience that is Cromartie High School, the story of a group of high school misfits and their day-to-day adventures. This title, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, offer... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Chrono Crusade, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Wed 11-17-2004)
Hello. We're back yet again, this time taking a look at Chrono Crusade, volume two, released by ADV Films and dubbed by Industrial Smoke and Mirrors. This anime showed a lot of potential in the first volume, though also stumbled a few times. The second vo... Slayers OVA Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-11-2008)
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there€™s nowhere to h... NYAF ANNOUNCES NEW DATES (Wed 04-09-2008)
NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008 Norwalk, CT, April 9, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced new dates for its 2008 show -- September 26th through the 28th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The New...Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-17-2008)
What They SayHOW WILL SHE BREAK FREE? THE BATTLE AGAINST CORRUPTION WAGES ON!
Three years after a devastating war with the Republic of Frost, the members of the Imperial Army Intelligence, Section Three, find out that some of the wounds of war just won\... Shadow Skill Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-15-2007)
What They SayThe kingdom of Kuruda has known many warriors, none greater than the Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to be s... ANIME EXPO® 2007, BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC., AND KADOKAWA PICTURES USA ANNOUNCE SOS BRIGADE INVASION TOUR (Fri 05-25-2007)
May 25, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Anime Expo® 2007, Bandai Entertainment Inc., and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be celebrated at this year's Anime Expo® convention, held at the Long Beach Conventi...Buy All That's Holy...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-31-2004)
I know that you're as appalled as I am to see Christmas DVDs creeping onto the list while we're still roasting in the summer sun. We can all teach these video labels a lesson by ignoring even the ones we really really want until at least November. C'mon, ... DVD This Week: October 23rd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-23-2001)
VIDEO NEWSEVOLUTION proved Darwin wrong when it comes to movies, since director Ivan Reitman's work has de-evolved from the high of GHOSTBUSTERS to the low of this unfunny and derivative title. However, bad big budget movies don't become extinct, they jus... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... 009-1 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-17-2007)
What They SayShe€™s faced death between the sheets, been captured and tortured by the enemy, and has raised the suspicion of her superiors for not being ruthless enough. Now Mylene Hoffman faces her greatest challenge yet when she sees the f... Air TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-27-2007)
What They SayWhat exactly happened in those mountains? Lady Kanna and her guardians, Uraha and Ryuya, traveled through the mountains of Japan for weeks in search of her mother, but until now you€™ve only seen a small portion of their story. ...