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Astro Boy (2003) Complete Collection (Fri 01-28-2005)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentAstro Boy 1980
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-19-2005)
Right Stuf International, one of the first US video labels to bring Japanese anime to the USA such as their original ASTRO BOY series in 1987, have announced ANIME TODAY, the first commercial podcast show devoted to anime and manga. The bi-weekly show can... Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"... 
ASTRO BOY: VOLUME 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 05-29-2002)
The original 1963 ASTRO BOY series was the very first anime produced in Japan. A big fan of both science fiction and Disney animation, ASTRO BOY was Osamu Tezuka’s sci-fi version of PINOCCHIO. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their premiere character,... Astro Boy (1963) Ultra Box Set 1
by Mike Dungan (Mon 06-26-2006)
What They SayThe very first anime ever produced, Osamu Tezuka\'s (KIMBA, THE WHITE LION / HI NO TORI / METROPOLIS) original 1963 - 1964 ASTRO BOY delighted children around the world with its touching stories and compelling characters. In the U.S., many wi... Astro Boy (1963) Ultra Box Set 2
by Mike Dungan (Tue 12-12-2006)
What They SayThe very first anime ever produced, Osamu Tezuka\'s original Astro Boy delighted children around the world with its touching stories and compelling characters. In the U.S., many will remember this popular children\'s series with its catchy th... More classic Astro Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-26-2006)
Some readers may have noticed some fresh material on Cinescape.com, specifically Janet Houck's column American Otaku, which by default is residing each Wednesday in the Video & DVD section of the site. To clarify, Janet will be covering Japanese anime and... More ASTRO BOY on the way
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-18-2005)
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Well, I was starting to look forward to MGM's PINK PANTHER COLLECTION as THE big anime box set for the Summer. But now the new feature starring Steve Martin has been getting such weak buzz (gotta love Steve, but no one ... 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 ... Cromartie High School Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-06-2008)
What They SayPoor Kamiyama! Somehow he has been enrolled in Cromartie High School, the infamous school for delinquents. When your classmates are the meanest, toughest (and often dumbest) students around, you do what you can to fit in. But when you add a 4... Astro Boy Arrives on DVD (Mon 09-13-2004)
Madman Entertainment are proud and overjoyed to announce that the classic 1980's version of "Astro Boy", the iconic animated boy robot originally created by Japan's Legendary 'God of Comics' Osamu Tezuka will be available on DVD to buy for the first time ...ADV announces first wave of December product (Mon 10-13-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...Right Stuf Announces The Release Of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars Complete Thinpak Collection (Thu 02-08-2007)
Entire 26-episode series " praised as "must-see anime" " in one package! GRIMES, IA, February 8, 2007 " Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce the release of the SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS Complete Thinpak Collecti...Year in Review: Media Blasters in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)
After a solid 2002 release year that saw the conclusion of Rurouni Kenshin and the introduction of Berserk, Media Blasters was set to capitalize on that with the release of the noteworthy series Twelve Kingdoms and Samurai Deeper Kyo. With those set as ... Chrono Crusade Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Mon 10-23-2006)
What They SayThe year is 1928. Jazz is hot, bootleg liquor is king and the idle rich of a nation have discovered a horrifying new past-time: summoning demons! To combat this growing threat, a new order of Holy Warriors has arisen. This is the story of... Astro Boy blasts onto DVD in a big way
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-17-2005)
This past year, the Kids' WB programming block and later The Cartoon Network started airing a new version of 'Astro Boy,' based on the classic 1963 cartoon series (which in turn was based on Osamu Tezuka's comic books from the '50s).
This morning, Sony H... Astro Boy (1980) Series Collection (-)
What They Say2030 AD. After being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an \'android advocate,\' Dr. Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind. Endowed with super stren...ADV Films UK Sets New Street Dates (Wed 09-03-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF FULL METAL PANIC! ACCLAIMED SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE 20th OCTOBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 1st September 2003-ADV Films today announced a 20th October 2003 release date for the first volume of the hotly anticip...Avenger Complete Collection
by brettbarkley (Fri 11-11-2005)
The Review!A very ambitious anime with a great look, a cool soundtrack, and very appealing packaging, but does it live up to its own ambitions?
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While not having a tremendous amount of activity in the rear speakers, the Avenger Complete Collection... 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...Imagi secures funding for 'Astro Boy', 'Gatchaman'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-10-2007)
From a press release
Hong Kong (December 5, 2007) – Imagi International Holdings, Limited (HKSE Stock Code: 585 (“Imagi”) today announced the placement of HK$406 million in convertible bonds. The lead investor is Singapore-based O... Hoop Days: The Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-05-2006)
What They SayDo you have what it takes to win the high school national championships? Kazuhiko Aikawa does, and at 5\' 8\" he can slam dunk that ball like there is no tomorrow. But winning the national championships isn\'t enough for Kazuhiko. He soon tra... Eden's Bowy Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-28-2006)
What They SayYorn gazes up at two massive cities floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning, those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless ... Media Blasters October Solicitations (Tue 07-29-2003)
MEDIA BLASTERS ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 2003! All titles below have the following Street Date: 10/28/03 and Pre-Book Date: 9/23/03: ANIME WORKS (Japanese Animation) ·Jungle Emperor Leo Click on the link below to view the trailer: http...New ASTRO BOY series for next fall
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-30-2003)
ASTRO BOY is returning to American airwaves. A new series based on the 40-year-old kids property is in development and will be aired on the Kids WB network in the fall of 2003. Sony Pictures Television, Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan and Tezuka Produ... Giant Robo Giga Premium Collection (-)
What They SayThe Review!I came upon this title as a bit of an impulse buy. Seeing it listed as an upcoming release, and finding it mentioned in a thread on the Anime On DVD forums, I decided to take a chance and put in an order for it a few months back. ...Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 06-20-2006)
What They SayAt the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind\'s last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifte... Nozomi Announces the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 2 Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)
Second box set for critically acclaimed series scheduled for October 28, 2008;includes 48-page “Victorian Gazette” book.
GRIMES, IA, August 5, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased t... New This Week (Sun 03-27-2005)
...bsp; Astro Boy (2003) Complete Collection (of 1) Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment 49.95 03/29/2005 Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #2 (of 4) Critical Mass Video 70 min. 29.98...Media Blasters March & April 2003 Announcements (Wed 01-01-2003)
Space Pirate Mito "Courting Disaster" (Eps 5-7) AnimeWorks (Animated): 75 Min. Format: DVD (Dubbed and Subtitled) Cat#: AWDVD-0305 UPC#: 6-31595-03057-0 ISBN#: 1-58655-337-2 SRP: $24.95 Street Date: 03/25/03 Pre-Book...DNAngel Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Jennifer Rocks (Mon 08-06-2007)
What They SayBeing a young teen is hard enough for most boys, but Daisuke\'s is a particularly hard destiny and he doesn\'t even know it yet. Every male of the Niwa family possessess a peculiar gene that matures on their fourteenth birthday and is activat... Kashimashi Complete Collection (Wed 07-23-2008)
What They Say: On a warm, cloudy afternoon, Tomari bursts in on two girls from her class, Hazumu and Yasuna, sharing a tender first kiss. Her heart breaks... from jealousy. Hazumu was born a boy, but he certainly doesn't act it. He's ...Avenger Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-27-2005)
What They SayResources on Mars are thin and the domed cities have resorted to a gladiator contest to determine who receives the most rations. Layla Ashley is one fighter representing her city. She along with Speedy, a doll breeder run across Nei, a mechan... Godannar Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 10-29-2007)
What They Sayive years ago, as the Mimetic Beasts laid waste to Japan, Dannar Pilot Go saved young Anna Aoi\'s life. Now, as they prepare to march down the aisle, a new Beast appears and Go is summoned into battle once more. But he\'s not going alone if h... Sukisho Complete Collection (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SaySora fell from the roof of his high school and was knocked unconscious. When he finally awoke, he found a kind-hearted boy named Sunao waiting over him. Sunao claims to be his best friend, but the fall erased some of Sora\'s memory. He doesn\...Samurai X Complete Collection (Tue 09-05-2006)
What They SayRurouni Kenshin was the premier assassin of the Ishin Shishi during the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Now discover the driving forces behind the life of the man known as the Hitokiri Battosai, the Man-Slayer. In Trust & Betrayal, uncover the ...Papuwa: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Thu 09-25-2008)
Strange and disturbing, and yet oddly fascinating at the same time. But only in small doses. What They SayPretty boy Kataro finds himself stranded on a remote tropical island with no memory of how he got there. Now under the questionable care of the young... Tenchi Muyo! GXP Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2008)
What They SaySeina Yamada is your common 15-year-old boy with one uncommon ability: bad luck. He can\'t get through a day without causing serious harm to himself and those around him. So what in the universe do two gorgeous Galaxy Police officers want to ... E's Otherwise Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 10-03-2007)
What They SayIn the near future, the planet is run by a federation of twelve powerful corporations. Amid the general populous, are psychics—metahumans capable of converting thought into energy. People with these mutant abilities are known as “... Wandaba Style Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-04-2006)
What They SayDestiny takes an unpredicatable turn when Mix Juice, the unknown girl group, teams up with Dr. Susomo Tsukumo, a genius scientist, to become the first band on the moThe Review!When a mixed format all girl band gets signed on by its manager to... Best Student Council: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Wed 11-26-2008)
While it stumbles at times, Best Student Council is a wonderful series that lives up to its name.
What They Say
At first glance, Miyagami Gakuen seems like a typical all-girls' school. But beneath its placid surface, a highly-disciplined student council... Familiar of Zero: Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-28-2008)
When Saito suddenly finds himself drawn from the streets of Tokyo to a fantasy world, his life is thrown upside as he becomes a Familiar to a mage-noble.
What They Say:
In a magical land where two moons shine in the night sky, one young student in the m... Moeyo Ken TV: Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-09-2008)
What They SaySet in the Meiji era, Moeyo Ken is the story of three daughters of the Shinsengumi, who decide to follow in their fathers\' footsteps as protectors of Japan. Only most of the threats these girls face are of the paranormal variety (not to ment... Princess Princess Complete Collection (Thu 09-20-2007)
What They SayTooru Kouno left a sad family life to live at a prestigious all-boys boarding school. From his very first day, he feels like he\'s fallen into another world. The boys in his class seem to be strangely interested in his pretty-boy looks. He\'s...Dan Doh! Complete Collection (Anime Legends Edition)
by Paul Gaudette (Tue 09-09-2008)
From Bandai... the only children's show that could be endorsed by the PGA!What They SayTadamichi Aoba, or Dandoh to his pals, was playing a baseball game with his friends Yuka and Kohei. He hits a wild fly and crashes the ball into the principal's beloved... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE - Season 1 DVD Collection (Fri 03-21-2008)
Unveils preliminary box art & more extras; set available June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to reveal preliminary box art and announce additional extras for the E...Galaxy Railways Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Bryce Coulter (Sat 10-20-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... Gravion Zwei Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2008)
What They SayThere\'s a new player in the game of Earth Defense. Enter the elite G-Soldier Squadron, the first of the government\'s attempt to mass-produce Gravion technology. Led by ace pilot Faye, will the G-Soldiers push the Earthgertz gang out of a jo... Neo Ranga Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-07-2006)
What They SayThe ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber and is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo. But instead of rolling out the red carpet, the ilitary rolls out the heavy artillery! Is Neo Ranga a messenger with a warning for mankind, or just a big bo... Wild Arms Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2008)
What They SayContains all 5 DVDs of Wild Arms in a easily-managed Thinpak Box Set!
ARMS: mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did the twenty-five ye... Blue Submarine No. 6 Anime Legends Complete Collection
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 07-17-2007)
What They SayIn the future, the rising temperature of the Earth has melted the polar ice caps. As aresult, the planet's last masses are in danger of sinking into the ocean. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, an army of ocean-dwelling creatures ... Full Metal Panic Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Sun 09-04-2005)
What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn’t realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ̶... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the ARIA THE ANIMATION DVD Collection (Sun 06-22-2008)
First season of Aria anime adaptation scheduled for September 30, 2008 GRIMES, IA, June 19, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the release of the ARIA the ANIMATION DVD Collection on Sep...Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Fantastic Children Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 07-04-2008)
What They SayOver the course of many years in many different lands a group of mysterious children called "The Children of Béfort" have been seen time and time again. They spend long months and years traveling from place to place searching for one particul... Gunslinger Girl Complete Collection
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 10-30-2006)
What They SayThe Social Welfare Corporation is a secret military force that has been \"saving\" orphaned girls by making them more machine than flesh. No longer children, they are assassins... and an even more frightening truth will change everything.
Co... Steam Detectives Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-24-2006)
What They SaySteam City is shrouded in a perpetual fog and, courtesy of the criminal element, a veil of terror to boot. Enter Narutaki, the young son of Steam City\'s greatest detective and the only person who can restore peace to the beleaguered city!The... Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces Feb. 18 Deadline to Receive Name in DVD Credits for the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 1 DVD Collection (Thu 02-14-2008)
Box set to include “Victorian Gazette” & available June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, February 13, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to make two announcements about the EMMA: A Victorian...Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Complete Collection
by Bryan Morton (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe Apocalypse is coming - and only four women can stop it! Get ready for the ultimate assault on the senses as the wildest action series to ever roll out of Japan is reborn with the state-of-the-art animation and a thunderous rock-and-roll ... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES the MARIA WATCHES OVER US - Season 1 DVD Collection (Thu 04-17-2008)
First season of Maria-sama ga Miteru scheduled for July 29, 2008 GRIMES, IA, April 17, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the release of the MARIA WATCHES OVER US (Maria-sama ga Miteru) ...Wedding Peach Season 2 Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Thu 11-16-2006)
What They SayDon't look now, but there's a new girl in town! The Love Angels play cupid as they try to hook their friends Akiko and Tajima up on a double-date with Momoko and Yosuke! But the fire devil Igneous has other plans and unleashes a devil-wolf on... Saturday Morning Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-26-2005)
Welcome to the initial installment of Cinescape's weekly ANIME AVALANCHE column. The editors here have been meaning to give animation more attention for a long time, and this column represents a way to help serve that need. When I started writing the DVD ... Area 88 TV Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Tue 06-17-2008)
What They SayShin Kazama is a gifted pilot with a bright future, a beautiful fiancée and a job with a prestigious airline - until a treacherous act of betrayal rips his world apart and sends him into the barren desert of the war-torn Kingdom of Asla. With... Devil Hunter Yohko Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-26-2008)
The original release from ADV Films receives a bit of a face-lift with its packaging and arrives on the scene once again for new fans to discover.What They SayDemons and devils beware, the sexiest slayer to ever swing a soul -sword is back! Yohko Mano has... Legend of the Mystical Ninja Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 04-16-2007)
What They SayA god of unparalleled evil lurks at the edge of the Game World. This vile creature, Makuamuuge, declares a revolt against the Game World and sends his loyal and steadfast foot soldiers into the Human World to unleash his master plan. Not if ... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 08-09-2001)
Ted V. Mikels has been enshrined as a trash movie king by generations of admirers, mainly on the strength of his horror comedy THE CORPSE GRINDERS and this unrelentingly weird opus. Mikels had been a successful cinematographer for years, mainly working on... Hakugei: Legend of Moby Dick Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2008)
Thousands of years in the future, Ahab’s whaling company is about to meet its match with Moby Dick. What They SayAhab\'s deadly obsession lives!The year 4699. A young adventurer on a desperate mission sets off to find Captain Ahab and his crew of ou... Year in Review: TOKYOPOP in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-17-2004)
In 2003, TOKYOPOP had themselves another banner year when it came to the manga side of things, which we aren't really covering here. Their anime & DVD side of the show has taken a serious backseat to their manga movement, which isn't surprising consider... Watch Episode 1 of NINJA NONSENSE on IGN.com! (Mon 12-03-2007)
“Super-Explosive Ninja Insanity” Box set containing entire series, plus extras streets December 4, 2007 GRIMES, IA, November 30, 2007 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are excited to announce th...Preview Right Stuf's SHINGU on April's NEWTYPE USA DVD (Wed 04-11-2007)
GRIMES, IA, April 10, 2007 " Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce that the first episode of the science-fiction adventure SHINGU: Secret of the Stellar Wars is featured on Newtype USA's April 2007 DVD sampler. The SHINGU:...Godzilla returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-05-2007)
You may have noticed that the usual Monday Anime Avalanche column didn’t appear yesterday. Mania decided that anime is overexposed on the site and unceremoniously cut it. I’ve been writing the column without a break since March of 2005, so I h... Right Stuf Launches Official Site For Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (Tue 03-20-2007)
shingu.rightstuf.com Site offers new contest, more avatars & link to new discussion forum! GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2007 " Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to relaunch shingu.rightstuf.com (http://shingu.rightstuf.com), the official ...Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... Top Ten Actors of 2003
by Allen Divers (Thu 01-22-2004)
It's kind of boring when a columnist says something like "2003 proved to be the year of the great dubs!" What happens when 2004 proves that statement wrong? Ignoring all that, 2003 did prove to be a spectacular year for dub fans with many studios puttin... ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... Nozomi Announces Deadline for the Emma Fan Credits Inclusion
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)
Second box set for critically acclaimed series scheduled for October 28, 2008
GRIMES, IA, July 24, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to make an announcement about the “fan credits&rdqu... THE COMPLETE WEIRD CARTOONS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
Johnny Legend has been many things in his checkered career. Some know him as an actor (BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR), while others may think of him as a rockabilly singer or wrestling manager. Nevertheless, I’ll always consider his work as a film preservatio... Anniversary special!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-25-2006)
One year of columns. Yes, Anime Avalanche has been on Cinescape.com for 52 consecutive Saturdays. *** Wassup, Chef? Last week I wrote about the brouhaha over Isaac "Chef" Hayes' resignation from his gig as a voice actor on SOUTH PARK. This week, Comedy Ce... DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the world’s longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. I’m still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... John K's revenge
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-15-2006)
MONSTER HOUSE opens Friday, and the hype machine is chugging hard for it, but I'm not too excited about it. The situation seems trite, and the character designs are too close to real humans, so their exaggerations just look grotesque. I could be wrong, of... The Devil Lady (-)
Meet Jun Fudou, a popular fashion model. Jun also has other talents - she just doesn't know it yet. Lan Asuka needs someone with those talents, and she's decided to use Jun, whether Jun...Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Zenki Collection 3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-25-2002)
What They SayThe Tree of Karuma may be firewood, but the dark side of the human heart is still a home for demons. New evil and demonic objects called the Seeds of Karuma, have appeared. Only with the help of Zenki\'s brother, Goki, and newfound friends,... Marvel Ultitoon sequel
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-05-2006)
BARNYARD opened yesterday. Did you see it? What do you think of it? Let us all know before you take a stab at our Prize Closet items. We have 5 copies of XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN Complete First Season to give away, courtesy of Warner Bros. To enter, send an emai... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Best Soundtrax of 06: Part 2 – Restorations & Compilations
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-18-2007)
LAST YEAR’S BIG RECOMMENDATIONS
As with previous years, I have separated my assessment of the year’s best soundtrack releases into new scores (soundtrack CDs of scores for films released in 2006) and newly-released archival re... Otakon - Complete Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to... RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce GAKUEN ALICE, TOWARD THE TERRA Movie & Upcoming Releases (Fri 07-04-2008)
Anime Expo 2008: New license announcements, preview of 21st year GRIMES, IA, July 4, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment started the company's 21st year with a bang by making several announcements during its Jul...The Cow is a Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-29-2006)
THE BARNYARD opens in theaters Friday, the latest in what now appears to be a never-ending series of CGanime features of the week. While watching the trailer, I was immediately struck by the same criticism shared by so many: the main character is a cow na... 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... Samurai X: Director's Cut Collection
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 01-09-2007)
What They SayKenshin was the premier assassin of the Ishin Shishi during the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Now discover the driving forces behind the life of the man known as the Hitokiri Battosai, the Man-Slayer. In Trust & Betrayal, uncover the tragic b... Otakon - Right Stuf Panel Report/Interview
by Marc Lunden (Mon 08-30-2004)
The panel was led by Kris Kleckner and Judy DeFrieze, with Bill Rogers also in attendance.The atmosphere was largely one of love for Gravitation; almost a continuance from the Gravitation screening the night before. One initial event involved the gatheri... Nozomi Entertainment Launches the Maria Watches Over Us Official Site
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-30-2008)
Asks fans to submit their questions for the series’ creator; celebrates release of Season 1 DVD Collection
GRIMES, IA, July 29, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to celebrate the July ... The Best of 2003 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-08-2004)
Part 2: Restorations & ReissuesApart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost ... Preview Episode 1 of EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE From RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT On NEWTYPE USA’s February 2008 DVD! (Wed 01-30-2008)
First season box set available for pre-order, scheduled for June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, January 30, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce a “valentine” for anime fans: An ...Animation History on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-24-2004)
Last month I reviewed the DVD release of CABIN FEVER, one of the better horror films of recent years. The delightfully packed disc includes among its extras a record FIVE audio commentary tracks. That nutty director Eli Roth did one commentrak, then hoste... Amazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-22-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION In the first of an intended three-volume series, Intrada's two-CD collection of music from the 19805-86 TV anthology series, AMAZING STORIES is an absorbing compilation of music from some of film scoring's top talents. The... WHV wants you to decide
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-13-2006)
It's always a bit nerve-wracking whenever you hear that a longtime favorite movie is going to at last be adapted to the printed page. Well THE TOXIC AVENGER has finally been made into a novel, and let me allay your fears: Lloyd Kaufman, and the guy that w... RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT SETS DATE FOR EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE - SEASON 1 on DVD (Thu 01-10-2008)
Box set with entire 12-episode first season scheduled for June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, January 10, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE - Season 1 DVD Co...The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)
George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ... Comicscape - July 9, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-09-2003)
OPINIONI finally got to see THE HULK yesterday, and now I see why it's gotten such mixed reviews. It's a nicely thought-out movie, and it tells Bruce Banner's story in the only plausible way that it could be told in 2003. On the other hand, it takes a lot... Preview Episode 1 of EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE From RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT on OTAKU USA's June 2008 DVD - Now in Stores! (Wed 04-30-2008)
First season box set available for pre-order, scheduled for June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, April 29, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the first subtitled episode of EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMAN...ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... Robotech: The Protoculture Collection
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-05-2006)
The Show: ROBOTECH is an important series that has been credited as the series that started the interest in Japanese animation here in the US. There had been several other anime shows broadcast on American TV prior to ROBOTECH, but none of them generated... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Unveils Trailer & Details for (Fri 05-16-2008)
GRIMES, IA, May 15, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to unveil the first trailer for MARIA WATCHES OVER US (Maria-sama ga Miteru), now showing at mariasama.rightstuf.com (http://mariasama.rightst...Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This week’s column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support they’ve shown for it – if you’re all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... Nozomi Entertainment Launch Official Site for EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE - emma.rightstuf.com (Thu 05-29-2008)
New trailer, plus contest to win Kaoru Mori artwork reproduction in advance of Season 1 DVD release on June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, May 28, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the launch of...Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Oh dear GOD this line is long. We finally made it inside O_o..... we'd given up hope. So here we are tired (Rei faaar more than me - he was in the AMV line this morning) and hungry and seriously lacking caffeiene. Here's the Q&am... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... Summer Camp!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-26-2007)
Has the DVD marketplace reached a saturation point? With the two Hi-Def DVD formats struggling to make their way into your homes, it’s no wonder they’re having trouble making progress. We’re already swimming in product! Labels are p... RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES EMMA, LOST UNIVERSE COLLECTION & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 06-30-2007)
Anime Expo: New property announcements, preview of 20th Anniversary Year GRIMES, IA, June 30, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. kicked off its 20th anniversary year a few weeks early with a trio of announcements during its June 30t...San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)
2006 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECAP
By far the best soundtrack release of 2007 was certainly the majestic, 3-CD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Complete Recording – but that’s a revived archival score, and we&... TWO TOWERS The "Viagra" Edition
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-18-2003)
A great collection of DVDs is nice to have, but even better if you can enjoy them with a friend around the house, whether that friend has two legs or four. Try tying a DVD on a string and dangling it a couple feet off the ground – your cat will go nuts! A... Comicscape - August 13, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-13-2003)
OPINIONBefore we start, my apologies for stating that 1602 was coming out last week. I am an idiot. We knew this. Anyway...A few weeks ago, my comment that casting a black actor as the Kingpin in the DAREDEVIL movie promoted stereotypes rather than creati... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Collection 1 (Anime Legends Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-22-2008)
What They SayIn Zeta Gundam, we see the future world of the Universal Century through a dark mirror. Having defeated the Zeon menace, the Earth Federation has itself become cruel and oppressive. A new generation of Gundam mobile suits is created not to f... A Fistful of Elfman with MIB II and Spidey's Score CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 07-17-2002)
This Week's RecommendationSDanny Elfman
The MEN IN BLACK II soundtrack CD features Danny Elfman's score plus two songs.
© 2002 Sony Music Soundtrax
has brought back the familiar DRAGNET-meets-PETER GUNN sensibility of MEN IN BLACK for Barry S... Maburaho Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-05-2005)
What They SayEveryone thought he was a goner - but there\'s something about Kazuki that just won\'t give up the ghost! With their hopes of getting into Kazuki\'s genes up in smoke, Yuna, Kuriko and Rin are undeterred from trying to make the impossible hap... MEGA MAN ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-08-2004)
The MEGA MAN series to me will always remind me of the time I picked up a copy of MEGA MAN 2 at a flea market, and found myself brought into a whole new world of videogames. Since then, I've played the majority of the MEGA MAN titles, from the original se... DVD in the Museum
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-24-2007)
Since tomorrow is my birthday, I’ll try not to delay you any longer than necessary, as I’m sure you all have plenty of shopping to do. To celebrate, I’ll be sending out a free random DVD of my choosing to every Maniac that sends an em... Terror in the Woods!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-20-2004)
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed that there weren’t any cartoon series on my list of TV series worthy of DVD seasoning a couple weeks ago. Well, that’s because I have a whole separate list for animation! Enjoy!BEANY & CECIL – Yeah, there was an exc... Comicscape - April 2, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-02-2003)
OPINION:April really is the cruelest month - especially when your birthday falls in April - so instead of whining about what being a 33 year-old comics fan is like, I thought I'd have a bit of fun. Recently, Brian Michael Bendis brought back Speedball, a ... Comicscape - November 19, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-19-2003)
OPINION: It still amazes me that, before three weeks ago, I had never heard of BitTorrent, the revolutionary (and controversial) new way of trading comics via the Web. But it wasn't until a friend told me about it at a faculty party that I checked into it... THE GODFATHER DVD COLLECTION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sat 10-13-2001)
Francis Ford Coppola not only led his generation of young, new filmmakers who revived the form in the early '70s, he has also made, in the course of his uneven career, some of the greatest American films ever. Now, Paramount Home Video has released two su... Comicscape April 30, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 04-30-2003)
OPINION: There's long been fan speculation over whether DC could benefit from having a comics imprint similar to that of Marvel's "Ultimate" line, in which our much-beloved heroes are made over in a "modern," more realistic way, to see how they'd function... TED NOODLEMAN: THE COMPLETE RIDE #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-29-2005)
Ted Noodleman is the geek's geek. This guy could dethrone Napoleon Dynamite for his overwhelming lack of social skills and hopeless detachment from reality. Making ends meet as a bicycle delivery boy, he couriers everything from medical supplies to paperw... Samurais & Dollar Discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
A few weeks ago I told you that I found a DVD in my raisin bran. Well, on a recent trip to my neighborhood Save-A-Lot store, a display of videos caught my eye. In among the cheap fishing and sports bloopers were stacks of DVDs in simple cardboard packagin... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #08 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayAs the Elric brothers are leaving Yock Island, a strange boy emerges from the foliage, with no memory of how he arrived. Inexplicably, he can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle. Even stranger, he can transmute his own body, mergin... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:8
by Richard Norton (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!This 8th and final DVD has the most cheerful cover for a notoriously downbeat ending. But, at last, Misato!
I am not going to write about the controversial ending, as this has been discussed to death in the past. So what advantage does the DV... Pulse quickening
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-21-2006)
Unearthed Films, a distributor and video label with a reputation for bringing us some of the most cutting edge horror films (GUINEA PIG, AFTERMATH) and obscure cult favorites (ROCK & RULE), is back again with some exciting news. 2006 will see them get... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-15-2002)
Largely derided when it first premiered in 1997 on the then-fledgling WB Network, Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned out to be not only one of the best genre television shows ever, but also one of the best shows on TV as a whole. Now, Twentieth... THE BOLLYWOOD HORROR COLLECTION Volume 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 09-25-2006)
"There are no Indian horror movies." I live in what has been documented as the most diverse neighborhood on the planet, and as I browsed through the many Indian, Pakistani, Russian, African and Filipino video stores lining its main thoroughfare during the... Merry Disc-mas!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-23-2003)
Two more days to Christmas! Dear Santa: I’ve been relatively good compared to SOME folks I could name (ahem). Guess what I want for Xmas? That’s right: more DVDs! By the way, shouldn’t Kino get around to re-releasing their great out-of-print collection of... SPACE GHOST: COAST TO COAST Volume 1
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-18-2003)
While access to the massive film library compiled by Ted Turner is provided by the TCM cable channel (and home video releases), another section of this archive has had a troubled road toward creating an identity for itself. Turner owns rights to a huge co... Coiled Fusion
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-22-2007)
The scores to Snakes on a Plane, Zodiac, and Shooter at first glance seem to bear little resemblance to one another, although each in fact embodies a type of musical fusion to develop and enhance its effectiveness as a score and as a soundtrack CD.&nb... Right Stuf’s Nozomi Entertainment Reschedules BOYS BE… DVD THINPAK COLLECTION for March 11, 2008 (Wed 02-06-2008)
Set includes entire 13-episode series, plus DVD extras & booklet GRIMES, IA, February 6, 2008 – Due to replicator delays, anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are rescheduling the street date for the BOYS BER...Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... 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... SPIDER-MAN: THE '67 COLLECTION
by Brian Thomas (Wed 06-30-2004)
For those not old enough to have experienced the series of Spider-Man Saturday morning cartoons that debuted in the fall of 1967, or even the syndicated reruns that came later, all the fuss over the release of this DVD collection may be perplexing. After ... Comicscape - July 31, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-30-2003)
OPINIONFinally...consensus! Even though many of you may have disagreed with the choices I and your fellow COMISCAPE readers made for the Ten Best Comic Book Movies, and even the Bottom Five of the Ten Worst, you all seemed to have no trouble agreeing on w... Requiem from the Darkness Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-18-2004)
What They SayThe stage for the story is the close of the Edo period, as the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate is beginning to crumble. In a time when darkness brings with it the fear of living monsters, an aspiring author, Momosuke Yamaoka, wanders the cou... Into the Dark Blue Water
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-27-2005)
If you got Blue Underground's terrific BLIND DEAD COLLECTION box set for Christmas or Hanukah or as an unfortunately-timed birthday gift, you may want to take a close look at it. The folks at BU have found some very minor defects a one second audio drop ... Basilisk Vol. #5 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-22-2008)
What They SayAs this bitter war draws to a close, those that seek to see it through dwindle in number. The cost of hatred weighs heavily on the remnants of both tribes.
Confrontation in the night reveals Gennosuke\'s true intentions, as the hand of recon... Comicscape - August 20, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-20-2003)
OPINIONHonestly, I'm starting to think I should just head this column with "Mea Culpa" in big bold letters every week, the amount of apologizing I end up doing. It seems that not only did I completely get the JLA's current minority line-up wrong (John Ste... Urotsukidoji: New Saga Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-01-2004)
What They SayAn immortal beast-man of supernatural lusts, Amano Jaku escapes prison to gratify his appetites at Meishin College. But the campus is not just a hotbed of luscious coeds ? it\'s the breeding ground of a hideous monster! The Ultra God is Amano... Shelf Space
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-06-2007)
Shelf space is becoming an all important thing around the house lately. Seasons of ‘Star Trek’, ‘Smallville’, and ‘The Family Guy’ are filling up the shelves at an alarming rate. So, it really switches my phas... Tentative Diamond Listings (Sat 08-18-2007)
The Diamond Previews catalog updated recently and a list of titles has come up for some releases that are of general interest. There are no firm dates for these yet and they\'re all rather changeable:5 Centimeters Per Second, Vol.1 | $29.99 | Nov. 2007Ah!...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...Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings... After the Credits
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-04-2007)
‘Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End’ is the final movie in Disney’s Pirate trilogy. Or is it? Apparently, after the credits there is a final scene where Elizabeth and Will are reunited, 10 years later and Will meets his son (... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #05 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2007)
What They SayThe hobbled Elrics return to their childhood village for the first time in four years. As the Rockbells construct Ed’s new limbs, the boys sift through the ashes they left behind. While Al comes to the fearful realization that his memor... New This Week (Sun 12-09-2007)
Between various re-releases and the heavy selection of final releases from Imaginasian for their first wave, this week is a bit full as we barrel forward towards the Christmas crunch: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time ...Shopping Bag: Rambo
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-27-2008)
Lionsgate has collected all the Rambo you will ever need in a steel box called Rambo - The Complete Collector's Set. It has more than just the movies. This blood soaked collection is an action montage of delights. It is also a collection of Vietnam docume... WB toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-22-2006)
ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm... Diamond Comics August Update (Wed 07-14-2004)
KINGDOMS VOL 8 ALLIANCE SRP: $29.95 AD POLICE COMPLETE SRP: $24.98 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 2 TROUBLED DREAMS SRP: $29.98 ANGEL TALES VOL 3 SRP: $29.98 AURA BATTLER DUNBINE VOL 9 FORSAKEN SOULS OF BYSTON WELL SRP: $19.98 BANNER OF THE STARS II COMPLETE COLLECTI...Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The New Files Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayNoa is the policewoman of the very near future. With the aid of her zany crewmates and her beloved giant robot suit, Alphonse, she fights crime with an enthusiasm that occasionally outstrips all common sense. So what if she ends up destroying... 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... Goodies
by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
This week bag is chock full of goodies. Obviously ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ is must have for the bag. The other Spielberg collaboration that all true Maniacs must have is the 25th Anniversary Editionof ‘Poltergeist’.&nbs... Miyazaki still selling
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-19-2006)
In Japan, CASTLE IN THE SKY recently marked its 200th week on the Top 300 sales charts, joining Hadao Miyazaki's other hit MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (at 242 weeks) in the Over 200 club. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE and SPIRITED AWAY should both pass the 200 mark in t... Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi-Enishi Complete Set
by Mark Thomas (Thu 08-23-2007)
What They SayTrue \"Blue\" Love. Kaoru Hanabishi just wanted to help. Aoi Sakuraba just wanted to find her first love. They never realized they were looking for each other. Ever since their arranged marriage 18 years ago, Aoi has been in love with Kaoru, ... Bandai Entertainment Celebrates Independence Day With A Series of Launches and Events During Anime Expo 2003 (Tue 06-03-2003)
Popular Anime Convention Will Be Held July 3-6 in Anaheim, CA NEW YORK, NY (June 30, 2003) — During Anime Expo 2003, Bandai Entertainment, the premiere distributor of Japanese animation in North America, will introduce three new, highly anticipated anim...New This Week (Sun 10-24-2004)
The last week in October is traditionally one of the biggest release weeks of the year, similar to July. This is where the last round of really big orders from retailers come in for their holiday stock and typically where the last round of series advertis...DOCTOR WHO: THE KEY TO TIME - THE COMPLETE ADVENTURE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-16-2002)
Those who have come to expect a lot of goodies on their DOCTOR WHO discs may be a tad disappointed with the KEY TO TIME boxed set, a series of six discs with the six stories from the series' sixteenth season. (Try saying that five times fast.) Having all ... Mumbling Kitsune: Tezuka's Greatest Manga, Part Two
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 11-19-2008)
Last week we counted down five of Osamu Tezukas's top ten manga, and today we''ll count down the very best. This is necessary preparation for a very exciting project by Tezuka Productions that will publish most of the manga god's works online. If you have... WILD in the streets
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-22-2006)
Open sez-a-me, Prize Closet! This week we're giving away MELODY OF OBLIVION Volume 6 and ULTRA MANIAC Volume 7 to five lucky winners, courtesy of Geneon (www.geneonanimation.com). To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho... CGI, ROBOTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-24-2005)
The Prize Closet is throbbing so let's get right to it! Geneon Entertainment has provided us with 5-packs of their recent releases to give away to five lucky readers. Send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info with your mailing address and "GENEON 5" in th... Svankmajer vs. Barta
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-09-2006)
The FUNimation Channel syndicated block of programs has been expanded to four hours starting next Monday. It will include uncut episodes of YU YU HAKUSHO, SLAYERS and NEGIMA. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKCreepy. These two animators from eastern Europe have been ... U.N.C.L.E., Tex Avery, & Oscar Noms
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-25-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Film Score Monthly’s last release of 2006, the fourth and potentially final collection of vintage Man From U.N.C.L.E. television music, is The Spy With My Face, a collection of original scores written for...