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Upcoming Home Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 04-04-2000)
...hor Bay`s DVD releases of the early (1953) Hammer sci-fi tale, Four-Sided Triangle (4/18), an intelligent tale about a pair of scientists who create a double of the woman they both love. Another early (1957) Hammer goodie becomes available on DVD the ... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
...ludes the DVD releases, often because they're equal to or more than the theatrical release, the times have changed.
Over the last year, things have gone in a similar manner as two competing camps are working towards the next generation devices for hom... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
...ode DVD. DVD ReleasesWhile other genre VHS titles are few and far between this week, the DVD juggernaut offers a few interesting, obscure and often odd releases. Image Entertainment continues to contribute to the surprising popularity of Euro-horror ... 
Bandai Announces Remaining DVD Re-Releases for 04/2004 (Wed 02-25-2004)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004 February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...Viz Media Expands Narutoâ„¢ Momentum With New DVD Releases of Naruto The Lost Story and Latest Naruto Uncut Box Set (Thu 05-24-2007)
...he latest DVD releases and the nationwide screening of the feature film, VIZ Media has launched NARUTO NATIONâ„¢, a broad campaign to bring an unprecedented increase in the frequency of publication of the popular manga series, as well as some very exci...ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Blood & Steel (Tue 03-21-2000)
ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Blood & Steel ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming DVD addition to one of the greatest anime series to come out of Japan, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040: ...Viz Media Expands Pokemon DVD Releases for Q3 of 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)
VIZKIDS Imprint Expands With New POKÉMON: DIAMOND and PEARL, POKÉMON: BATTLE FRONTIER and POKÉMON: ALL STARS DVD Releases
San Francisco, CA, September 3, 2008 — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's mo... Final DVD releases of 'The Batman' and 'Teen Titans'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-29-2008)
Burbank, CA (April 28, 2008) – Batman and the Teen Titans find themselves in the fight of their lives as Warner Home Video (WHV) and DC Comics bring the final installments of their heroic animated tales to DVD with the releases of 'The Batman: The C... The Promise of DVD
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
In 1998, you noticed a slew of Digital Video Disc (DVD) products, ads and offers. Appropriately timed to the new millenium, DVD has been hailed as the perfect format to watch anime. What is it, and should your stor... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
The official details for the DVD/HD-DVD releases of Paramount's TRANSFORMERS have been released online. The release date is set for October 16, 2007 for both formats. Here's the press release and the list of items set to appear on the 2-Disc Special ... Central Park Media November DVD Releases (Wed 08-13-2003)
...upcoming DVD releases in November that include The Heroic Legend of Arlsan, Gall Force: Earth Chapter, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Finale, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Apocalypse Saga DVD Collection, and Zero Woman: The Hunted. All new releases will be...Update on Future 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' DVD Releases
by Jim Harvey (Wed 07-30-2008)
New information revealed about upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man DVD releases. CPM February 2001 Releases (Fri 12-01-2000)
... Anime 18 DVD releases will include the Parental Control feature. All Anime 18 discs will be preset at Parental Control level NC-17. In order to limit playback, the consumer will have to set the Parental Control feature on his DVD player. Information a...DVD and VHS This Week: February 5
by John Thonen (Tue 02-05-2002)
...t welcome DVD releases to date was MGM's BUCKAROO BANZAI: ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION. Recently unveiled hidden goodies on the disc are simply icing on an already delightful digital cake, but it only seems fair to share them. Select "Deleted Scenes" and t... Urusei Yatsura DVD Shipping & Troubleshooting (Sat 01-01-2000)
... AnimEigo DVD releases will be less "exciting". Sincerely Yours, Shin Kurokawa Producer, AnimEigo, Inc. shin@animeigo.com ----- Troubleshooting Tips We expect that the vast majority of you will have no problems with your DVD set. But if you do hav...MVM September 2003 DVD Releases (Wed 08-13-2003)
"Sailor Moon DVD 7 - Episodes 37 - 42" DEALER CAT. NO. CERT. PRICE RRP R/DATE FORMAT SMD2007 PG 10.89 15.99 08/09/03 DVD9 R2 Barcode : 5028157207689 Running time : 133mins Final DVD towards box set completion. Containing 6 episodes....Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)
Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For... DVD & VHS This Week: June 18
by John Thonen (Tue 06-18-2002)
...ticipated DVD releases since the format's birth. That wait will come to an end October 22, but will return with the passing of the 2002 Christmas season when Universal will put the title on an indefinite sales moratorium. The title will come in two DVD... 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)
...d-edition DVD releases of EMMA. - The first 1,000 anime fans to pre-order the Season 1 DVD Collection from RightStuf.com before 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, February 18, 2008 will be recognized by name in a “special thanks” section of ...DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
...g line of DVD releases of the fondly remembered daytime horror-oriented soap opera serial. This set includes forty black and white episodes of the show on four discs, as well as interviews with cast and creative team members. Early episodes of the show... DVD This Week: October 23rd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-23-2001)
...ve future DVD releases. It has been widely reported that both A.I and ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK would undergo digital alterations to remove the presence of the World Trade Center towers from the New York skyline, an action already taken in a few other films... HD DVD for X-Box 360 and SAW on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-24-2006)
...nting the DVD releases.) This film is creative and eerie and filled with a good amount of suspense and mystery. It's easy to see why it did so well. The film starts off fast and doesn't let up. Two men, Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) and Adam (co-... DVD News & Notes for July 10, 2001
by John Thonen (Tue 07-10-2001)
Universal's Golden Age Of Horror will soon be coming our way when Universal Studios unleashes a host of DVD double-features sure to whet the cinematic appetite of any classic-era horror movie fan. Not wanting to miss out on the interest generated by their... CPM March 2001 Releases (Mon 01-01-2001)
... Anime 18 DVD releases will include the Parental Control feature. All Anime 18 discs will be preset at Parental Control level NC-17. In order to limit playback, the consumer will have to set the Parental Control feature on his DVD player. Information a...DVD & VHS This Week: June 11
by John Thonen (Tue 06-11-2002)
VIDEO NEWSNETFLIX nets some quick cash as the internet based, DVD rent-by-mail company hits Wall Street in a big way. The Vidiot has often recommended the Netflix program in the past and the company's recent debut as a publicly traded stock showed that Wa... DVD and Blu-Ray Details for INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)
From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel ... ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: For All Mankind (Tue 04-10-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming DVD conclusion to one of the greatest anime series to come out of Japan, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. Like a multi-headed serpent, the branches of the Dragon Line become the arms with which Galatea seeks to cru...Halloween DVD Releases Already in the Works
by John Thonen (Tue 06-12-2001)
Many of the video distributors have announced their Halloween titles. Most are just re-pricings of earlier releases, but there are some goodies in store. MGM will offer a 25th anniversary DVD of Brian DePalma’s CARRIE which boasts some 2 hours of additi... DVD - The Time is Now
by Roman Martel (Thu 10-01-1998)
Well, if you?re reading this, you must either have a DVD player or at least are thinking of getting one. You also may know by now the many benefits of the format, in comparison to VHS and LD. Let?s recap some of those for a moment. You get digital sound a... DVD Shopping List: Disc Buyers Meet Sellers
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-21-2003)
Welcome to the premiere, platinum, gold seal, five star, classic, first edition of this column. Here we'll give you a handy checklist every week of new genre releases on DVD. Somewhere in your browser you'll find a cute icon that says "PRINT," which will ... Early DVD Trick or Treat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-05-2003)
Readers with sharp memories may recall that last week I prominently featured two DVD releases also available in special editions that none of you were able to find for sale. Well, turns out that the deluxe editions of those long-awaited titles have been d... Disney DVD Tin Treasures
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-18-2004)
...e many US DVD releases in the Blind Swordsman series, these three latest are a great place to start, as the series really hit its stride at this point. All feature gorgeous widescreen transfers and new English subtitles.ANIME ADDITIONSAnd finally, we c... DVD Review: Trinity Blood (Wed 03-14-2007)
Taking a look at one of this weeks new releases on DVD, we\'ve got some thoughts on the 03/13/2007 title Trinity Blood Vol. #5 (of 6) from FUNimation.Anime on DVD Recommends: Koihime (-)
... R1 DVD Releases R2 DVD Releases Publisher: NuTech Entertainment MSRP: $24.95 ea. Boxset available: $39.95 Publisher: ...DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro... Blue Seed DVD Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Thu 09-18-2008)
... 2001 VHS/DVD releases, and sounds pretty good. The sound is clear, and there is good balance between the music, effects, and dialogue, and battle scenes make use of the stereo mix by having some decent directionality. If I have any real complaint abou... DVD Reloaded!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
For years, The Video Beat (www.thevideobeat.com) has been providing rare '50s and '60s era videos to fans and collectors, and they now join the List with their own high quality DVD-R titles that include menus and specially selected extras.SPOTLIGHT OF THE... Viz Media Announces New DVD Releases for First Quarter 2007 (Wed 01-17-2007)
New Installments Of BLEACH, RANMA ½, INUYASHA Anime And Critically Acclaimed Live Action Feature Film - TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO San Francisco, CA, JANUARY 17, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and c...Central Park Media November DVD Releases (Mon 08-18-2003)
... November DVD releases. DVD November 11, 2003 The Heroic Legend of Arlsan - $49.99 srp Newly re-packaged and re-priced 2-disc set from the creators of Ronin Warriors, Dirty Pair, Cat Girl Nuku Nuku and Blue Seed! Betrayed from within and overwhelme...DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... CPM May 2001 Releases (Thu 02-01-2001)
... Anime 18 DVD releases will include the Parental Control feature. All Anime 18 discs will be preset at Parental Control level NC-17. In order to limit playback, the consumer will have to set the Parental Control feature on his DVD player. Information a...CPM January 2001 Releases (Wed 11-01-2000)
... Anime 18 DVD releases will include the Parental Control feature. All Anime 18 discs will be preset at Parental Control level NC-17. In order to limit playback, the consumer will have to set the Parental Control feature on his DVD player. Information a...The Amazing DVD Shopping List!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-29-2004)
For Chicagoland readers: we’re having a GODZILLA ticket giveaway over at www.psychotronic.info. For everybody: A plug for the folks at Sinister Cinema, whose terrific Drive-In Double Features are now available on DVD-R, including 10 new volumes. They also... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
...he single DVD releases or the DVD BOX promotional posters. I have to admit it's disappointing that there does exist a body of Layzner artwork: VHS covers, CD covers, promotional posters, toys, etc, that for whatever reason was not reproduced for either...20 Questions with Manga Entertainment
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-24-1998)
... with our DVD releases. People need to know that we are also Palm Pictures and that Manga Video is a label under Palm. We have released 16 DVD titles to date including The Basketball Diaries, Gravesend, Mandela, Strip to the Bone, Mocean Worker, Genera... DVD Review: Boys Be... (Tue 05-02-2006)
Trying to keep on top of the seemingly endless pile of releases, we\'ve got another DVD review up this morning with a look at the 04/25/2006 release of Boys Be... Vol. #2 (of 4) from Right Stuf.Viz Pictures Releases Gackt: The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 in Two DVD Editions (Mon 10-08-2007)
...unced the DVD releases of GACKT: The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 Blue and Red editions. The two DVDs, sold separately, each feature a collection of 12 music videos by the talented Japanese rock star. GACKT: The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 will de...Best DVD Release of 2004 (Mon 01-17-2005)
As the last award for the monthly Best DVD Releases have been chosen, all twelve are now competing for the Best of 2004 and only one can win! Join in and help choose who will win the award!Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
...he single DVD releases. DVD Perfect BOX 02 has the creditless OP/END sequences. Content: In the year 1996, the Cold War between the USA and USSR has expanded into space with the colonization of Mars. (Go ahead and laugh to get it out of your system. W...DVD This Week: October 9th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-09-2001)
VIDEO NEWSBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER fans - of which, I am told, there are a few – recently saw their fave femme make a triumphant return to TV after a move to the eternally struggling UPN network. Those same fans can likely expect another victory as the pe... Paramount Plans HD-DVD Releases (Tue 01-03-2006)
According to a posted find over on AVS Forum, Paramount, via Amazon, has listed several titles due out from March through October 2006 that they intend to put out on HD-DVD. No prices are listed and the dates are surely placeholders at this point but it w...DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D... DVD & VHS This Week: April 16
by John Thonen (Tue 04-16-2002)
VIDEO NEWSScrappy independent [IMG4R]video distributor Synapse recently announced two upcoming titles which, while lacking in cinematic "name" value, give evidence why the label needs to be paid attention to. INVASION USA is a 1953 no-budgeter wherein the... Multimedia 2000 Releases Bubblegum Crisis DVD MegaSeries: the Ultimate Anime Collection (Fri 09-22-2000)
Bubblegum Crisis MegaSeries includes DVD debut of Hurricane Live!, also sold individually. SEATTLE September 22, 2000 Multimedia 2000 (www.m-2k.com) today announced the revamping of its phenomenally successful Bubblegum Crisis DVD line with the release o...GODZILLA 2000 on DVD: Toho Speaks Out (Mon 11-20-2000)
... and both DVD releases will be regionally encoded. There is, therefore, no reason for us to be concerend about the effects of Sony`s release on the sales of our release.It was not until early this month that we heard from Sony that they would not inclu...DVD Review: Pumpkin Scissors (Mon 03-17-2008)
The releases from ADV Films are still trickling in from various sources and today we\'ve got a look at the 03/04/2008 release of Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #3 (of 6) from the studio.Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
...\'s first DVD releases were through Image. Also, Universal Pictures first broke into the DVD market via Image, with a selection of fifty or so titles back in 1998. However, it\'s some of their currently active partnerships/licenses that\'ve really put ...RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce GAKUEN ALICE, TOWARD THE TERRA Movie & Upcoming Releases (Fri 07-04-2008)
...dditional DVD releases for ARIA are scheduled for early 2009. Visit aria.rightstuf.com for more information about Aria the Animation and to pre-order the box set. - Nozomi also has plans to release new shirts and apparel featuring artwork from The Mela...DVD Review: Interlude (Fri 04-08-2005)
Our first look at Toei\'s releases here in North America, we\'ve got a look at their 04/12/2005 release of Interlude, a three part self contained OVA series. It's not often we get to use the word incompetent when it comes to releases but Interlude's relea...Freedom Vol. #6 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-01-2008)
What They SayFirst Japanese animation in HD DVD/DVD twin format to be released simultaneously in Japan and North America, HD DVD includes HDi network function that allows to watch extra features, High-quality animation combining 2D and 3D graphics. Requir... Paprika on DVD? (Fri 07-28-2006)
In a curious but not completely unheard of move, it appears that Satoshi Kon\'s next film, Paprika, will be arriving on DVD in the US in October, as talked about on ICv2 as discovered by ANN. The film is scheduled for a Japanese theatrical release in 2007...DVD & VHS This Week: May 14
by John Thonen (Tue 05-14-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMovie re-titling is a practice as old as film itself, but it's usually a marketing con job pulled by some scurrilous, fly-by-night distributor to trick unsuspecting rubes into paying to see a movie they've already seen simply by changing its nam... MADMAN Releases Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD (-)
TWO BROTHERS. ONE MISSION! MADMAN RELEASES FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST ON DVD. MELBOURNE, Wednesday, 6 April 2005 - As children, two brothers Edward and Alphonse used the clandestine science of Alchemy to try the unthinkable - resurrect their dead mother. They ...DVD Shopping Bag: Behind the Mania Curtain
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-09-2008)
As of today it has been one year and one week since I took over the DVD Shopping Bag Column. I thought for my anniversary I would let you Maniacs in on all that I learned and experienced over the last year as your columnist. If you are not interested, ski... DVD Review: Shana (Fri 11-17-2006)
Looking at this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 11/14/2006 release of a series that\'s actually quite engaging with Shana Vol. #2 (of 6) from Geneon Entertainment.ADV Films Announces the DVD Release of Neon Genesis Evangelion - Collection 0:8 (Tue 05-29-2001)
...e hottest DVD releases to date when ADV Films releases it on June 26th! In the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a...DVD Review: Seraphim Call (Wed 01-19-2005)
One of the releases that took some time to get through is the double-disc 12/28/2004 release of Seraphim Call which has all twelve episodes from Media Blasters.DVD Review: Death Note (Thu 12-20-2007)
With a light slate of releases this month, it\'s going to be a bit quiet for the next week and a half but we\'ve still got a few things going on around here, including our look at the 12/18/2007 release of Death Note Vol. #2 (of 9) from Viz Media.DVD Review: Godannar (Sun 01-15-2006)
Working through some upcoming releases over this holiday weekend, we\'ve got a look at the 01/17/2006 release of Godannar Vol. #3 (of 7) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Tokko (Tue 06-26-2007)
One of today\'s new releases is our main focus this morning as we have a look at the 06/26/2007 release of Tokko Vol. #2 (of 3) from Manga Entertainment.DVD Review: Super Dimensional Century Orguss (Mon 10-22-2007)
The second wave of releases from Imaginasian Entertainment has come in and we\'re kicking off our look at the TMS Classics line with the 10/16/2007 release of Super Dimensional Century Orguss Vol. #3 (of 8) today.Manga Releases Three Long-Awaited Popular Anime Series For the First Time on DVD (Fri 10-17-2003)
Orguss 02, New Dominion Tank Police, Fist of the North Star Volume 5 Chicago, IL (October 17, 2003) - Manga Entertainment, home to anime classics old and new such as Ghost In the Shell, Ninja Scroll, and Read or Die, announces its 2003 Fourth Quarter li...DVD & VHS This Week: July 16
by John Thonen (Tue 07-16-2002)
VIDEO NEWSEARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS is, along with the TV miniseries V, the two movies which most influenced the mega-hit INDEPENDENCE DAY. The latter is already on DVD and the former will join it this September when Columbia TriStar releases it as the... Warner Releases HD DVD Comic Films (Fri 03-17-2006)
Warner Home Video announced that it will launch its first titles on HD DVD, starting April 18, including The Phantom of the Opera, followed in coming weeks with Batman Begins, and Constantine, among others.'Incredible Hulk' DVD and Blu-Ray October 21st
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2008)
From a press release
The Explosive Action Blockbuster Smashes its way Onto DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, Unleashed on October 21, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal City, Calif., August 27, 2008—From the Marvel Universe of the wo... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
... region 2 DVD releases (everything seemed to be priced at list). We got very little in the dealers room, but scored some stuff that we wanted. I picked up a con shirt (kudos to whoever though that, "Hey, not all anime fans are XL" and got some larger s...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...Miyazaki DVD Releases Announced (Sun 11-20-2005)
According to an update at Ultimate Disney, the next wave of Miyazaki titles are planned for March 7, 2006 with MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL\'S MOVING CASTLE, and WHISPER OF THE HEART.Major New Anime Releases Announced By Viz Media at 2007 New York Comic-Con (Fri 03-02-2007)
Highly Anticipated Debut of DEATH NOTE Via Download To Own And New DVD Releases For NARUTO and MÄR Drew Fan Accolades San Francisco, CA March 2, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive pu...Freedom Vol. #5 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-05-2008)
What They SayAfter a 200,000-mile quest to Earth, Takeru somehow finds Ao - the girl in the photograph - living in a desolate Florida village among the ruins of the NASA space program. But he soon discovers his search for love has just begun... As he trie... DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)
Last night my lovely wife suggested we convert an entire wall in our living room into shelves for DVD storage.SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week, our spotlight falls like a deep dish pizza on one of the most satisfying theatrical releases of the year, paired ... DVD This Week: March 19
by JOHN THONEN (Tue 03-19-2002)
VIDEO NEWSFROM HELL was a box office disappointment, but for those who missed the Hughes Brothers highly atmospheric take on the most legendary serial killer in history, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has recently announced that the film will be rele... Diamond November Solicitations (Wed 08-18-2004)
AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 W ARTBOX DVD SRP: $39.98 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE DVD SRP: $29.95 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE LIMITED EDITION DVD SRP: $59.95 ARGENTOSOMA COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SRP: $99.98 AURA BA...DVD Shopping Bag Column Has Arrived
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-04-2007)
Summer is over. Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” is the last official movie of the summer. Some will say that Hollywood actually went out with a bang with “Superbad”, but this humble moviegoer will say that Hollywood went out wi... Animé and the Move to DVD: Simple Economics
by Chris Meadows (-)
Author's Note: This article was originally published on August 8, 2000 on the now-defunct Themestream website, and subsequently saw discussion on the geek-news-aggregator website Slashdot.org. It received almost 5,000 unique views, and also got me an emai... DVD News & Release Info for July 17
by John Thonen (Tue 07-17-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· Double-Feature Deluge: Relative newcomer DVD label Marengo Films will be distributing a number of double-feature discs previously released to VHS under the Englewood Films banner. These include some pu... DVD This Week: November 6th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-06-2001)
VIDEO NEWSSince it's anybody's guess when THE MATRIX sequels will actually be completed, video fans may react favorably to the upcoming MATRIX REVISITED: GOLD COLLECTOR'S EDITION. The DVD will feature even more behind-thescenes footage than the previous d... Press Releases (Tue 10-29-2002)
We got a pair of press releases in today for your viewing pleasure. First up is a press release from ADV Films about a new licensing agreement that will let them produce some collectibles based on their shows. Bandai Entertainment also has a new press rel...DVD Review: Moon Phase (Fri 01-12-2007)
Catching up on another of this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/12/2007 title Moon Phase Vol. #3 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Kodocha (Wed 02-07-2007)
Looking at one of this weeks new releases, we\'re moving further into new territory with FUNimation\'s 02/06/2007 title Kodocha Vol. #11 (of 24).DVD Review: UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie (Tue 01-09-2007)
Working through one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/09/2007 title UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 2 Vol. #2 (of 3) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Law of Ueki (Wed 03-21-2007)
Working through one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve put together a few words on the 03/20/2007 release of Law of Ueki Vol. #6 (of 13) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Flame of Recca (Mon 10-09-2006)
Taking care of one of this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 10/10/2006 release of Flame of Recca Vol. # 9 (of 10) from Viz Media.DVD Review: Girl\'s High (Tue 09-11-2007)
Taking a look at one of the new releases from last week, we\'ve got a few thoughts on the 09/04/2007 title Girl\'s High Vol. #2 (of 3) from Media Blasters.DVD Review: Peach Girl (Fri 07-06-2007)
Taking a gander into next weeks set of releases, we\'ve got a slightly early look at the 07/06/2007 release of Peach Girl Vol. #3 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Viewtiful Joe (Fri 04-07-2006)
Taking a look at one of this months releases, Brett\'s on deck this morning with a look at the 04/04/2006 release of Viewtiful Joe Vol. #2 from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Samurai Horror Tales (Wed 07-11-2007)
Catching up on one of last weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 07/03/2007 title Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Yotsuya Ghost Story from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Solty Rei (Tue 07-10-2007)
Looking at one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a few thoughts on FUNimation\'s 07/10/2007 title Solty Rei Vol. #5 (of 6).DVD Review: Kodocha (Mon 06-11-2007)
Catching up on one of last weeks releases from FUNimation, we\'ve got a few thoughts on the 06/05/2007 title Kodocha Vol. #13 (of 13).DVD Review: Papuwa (Thu 04-12-2007)
Taking a look at one of this weeks releases with a title that is truly a chore, we\'ve got a few thoughts on the 04/10/2007 title Papuwa Vol. #5 (of 6) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Noein (Fri 06-22-2007)
On the DVD side of things we\'ve got a look into next weeks new releases with the 06/26/2007 release of Noein Vol. #4 (of 5) from Manga Entertainment.DVD Review: Welcome to the NHK (Fri 05-16-2008)
Tackling one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at a series that continues to hit just a bit too close to home for some with the 05/13/2008 title Welcome to the NHK Vol. #4 (of 6) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z (Fri 06-10-2005)
Completing a journey that started back in 1997, we\'ve got a look at the 05/31/2005 release of Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: Dead Zone from FUNimation. The original release from Pioneer was our first Pioneer anime DVD that we ever bought and but one of three rel...DVD Review: Hell Girl (Mon 03-03-2008)
Catching up a bit on some recent releases, we\'ve got a look at the 02/26/2008 title Hell Girl Vol. #4 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Hell Girl (Fri 01-18-2008)
Tackling another of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/15/2008 release of Hell Girl Vol. #3 (of 6) from FUNimation today.DVD Review: Witchblade (Fri 11-09-2007)
Tackling another of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 11/06/2007 release of Witchblade Vol. #2 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: King of Bandit Jing (Wed 11-21-2007)
Working through another of the new releases from ADV Films this week, we\'ve got a look at their 11/20/2007 title King of Bandit Jing: Seventh Heaven, a self contained three episode OVA release.DVD Review: Di Gi Charat Nyo! (Wed 10-03-2007)
Working through our mild backlog of recent releases, we\'ve got a look at the 09/25/2007 release of Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #3 (of 12) from Bandai Entertainment.Viz Media New DVD Title Solicitations (Thu 03-09-2006)
Right Stuf has a massive updated of Viz Media titles but we\'ve culled out the manga to list just the DVD releases expected in July, August and September. Check it for the latest on Naruto, Inu Yasha seasonal sets and movies as well as a number of other t...DVD Review: Gatchaman (Wed 12-28-2005)
While we got in a bunch of new releases today, we spent a bit of time catching up on one of the box sets we got in a bit earlier with the 12/20/2005 release of Gatchaman Vol. #7 (of 18) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Fafner (Sat 01-21-2006)
Keeping up on some of the recent releases, we spent some time last night checking out the 01/17/2006 release of Fafner Vol. #4 (of 7) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Spiral (Fri 06-24-2005)
Checking out another of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a review of the 06/21/2005 release of Spiral Vol. #5 (of 6) from FUNimation.AnimeOnDVD Vote: Best DVD Release for September 2004 (Mon 10-11-2004)
With the months prior all completed and accounted for in our Best DVD Releases, we\'ve kicked off the voting for September 2004 today so that you can have your say in what you think the best disc released was.Manga Entertainment New DVD Title Solicitations (Tue 01-23-2007)
Adding to their DVD releases for this summer, Right Stuf has posted the following for Manga Entertainment:Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition) - 100 minutes - $24.98/44.98 - 07/03/2007Highlander: Vengeance (also w/limit...DVD Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Sat 03-11-2006)
Catching up a bit more on this months releases, we\'ve got a look at the 03/07/2006 release of Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #8 (of 13) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Stellvia (Sat 10-08-2005)
Getting another of the short three episode releases out of the way, we\'ve got a look at Geneon Entertainment\'s 10/05/2005 release of Stellvia Vol. #7 (of 8) up at this late hour.DVD Review: Red Garden (Tue 11-20-2007)
Digging into one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a few thoughts on the 11/20/2007 title Red Garden Vol. #2 (of 6) from ADV Films.DVD Review: CLAMP Double Feature (Fri 02-22-2008)
Catching up a bit on this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 02/19/2008 release of the Tsubasa/xxxholic CLAMP Double Feature from FUNimation which really does get one excited for the xxxholic TV series next month.DVD Review: Paniponi Dash (Wed 08-15-2007)
Looking at one of this weeks new releases from ADV Films, we\'ve got a few thoughts on the 08/14/2007 title Paniponi Dash Vol. #5 (of 6).DVD Review: Hikaru no Go (Wed 08-01-2007)
Keeping on top of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 07/31/2007 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #9 (of 19) from Viz Media.DVD Review: Beat B\'TX (Tue 07-03-2007)
Catching up on one of the numerous releases last week, we\'ve spent some time with the 06/26/2007 title Beat B\'TX Vol. #2 from Illumitoon.DVD Review: Petite Princess Yucie (Thu 07-05-2007)
Bryan\'s finishing out a look at some region 1 releases we sent him awhile back with the 07/18/2006 release of the Petite Princess Yucie Complete Collection from ADV Films.DVD Review: Shuffle (Mon 06-16-2008)
Working through one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 06/17/2008 release of Shuffle Vol. #4 (of 6) from FUNimation which finishes out one arc and begins another.DVD Review: Fushigi Yugi (Fri 05-27-2005)
Mike bypasses the manga side of things this morning as he continues his look at the single volume re-releases of one of the biggest box sets that\'s been released to DVD for anime with the 03/16/2005 release of Fushigi Yugi Vol. #5 (of 8) from Geneon Ente...Adult DVD Review (Wed 02-13-2008)
Even the adult releases don\'t seem to be shipping on time these days from some retailers which isn\'t quite as unusual. Catching up a bit on those titles, we\'ve got a look at the 01/22/2008 release of The Erotic Adventures of Tom Thumb from Kitty Media.DVD Review: Black Lagoon (Fri 10-12-2007)
One of the few Geneon Entertainment releases we have left to check out, we\'ve gotten caught up with the 09/18/2007 title Black Lagoon Vol. #3 (of 3).Early DVD Review: Shadow Star Narutaru (Fri 05-27-2005)
One of the releases we got in yesterday from Central Park Media, we\'ve got an early look at their 06/14/2005 title Shadow Star Narutaru Vol. #2 (of 4), a release which received a price drop down to $19.99 as did the remaining volume of the series.UK DVD Review: Slayers Excellent (Thu 12-02-2004)
The numerous Slayers releases continue to invade the UK and Dani Moure has a look at the most recent one, out on 11/15/2004 from ADV Films UK called Slayers Excellent.UK DVD Review: Tactics (Mon 04-16-2007)
The differences in releases between Manga Entertainment and Manga UK continue today as Dani has checked in with a very different release of Tactics Vol. #1 (of 2) from 03/26/2007.DVD Review: Basilisk (Fri 01-05-2007)
Catching up on one of this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/02/2007 title of Basilisk Vol. #4 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Saiyuki Reload Gunlock (Wed 11-01-2006)
Catching up a bit on one of October\'s releases, we\'ve got a look at the 10/24/2006 release of Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Vol. #4 (of 7) from Geneon Entertainment this morning.DVD Review: Samurai XXX (Tue 12-28-2004)
Finally getting in one of the hentai releases that our normal distributor didn\'t carry earlier this year, we\'ve taken a look at the 06/15/2004 release of Samurai XXX from Kitty Media.DVD Review: Cat Returns (Mon 02-28-2005)
The last of the Miyazaki Wave II releases that we need to look at, we\'ve got a review of the 02/22/2005 release of The Cat Returns from Buena Vista Home Entertainment.DVD Review: xxxholic (Tue 06-17-2008)
Looking at one of this weeks new releases, and the Pick of the Week no less, we\'ve got some thoughts on the 06/17/2008 title xxxholic Vol. #3 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Tenchi Muyo GXP (Wed 03-05-2008)
We\'ve got what seems like a ton of releases inbound to us at the moment but there\'s been little on hand recently. That\'s actually been a positive as we\'ve been given a rare chance to go back and check out some older shows and view them in a very diffe...DVD Review: Super Robot Wars (Thu 12-27-2007)
The last of the Bandai Visual USA releases for 2007 that we needed to check out, we\'ve got a look at the 12/11/2007 release of Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #1 (of 7) this morning.DVD Review: Fushigi Yugi (Fri 08-19-2005)
Continuing his look at the single volume releases that came about after the much older box sets, Mike Dungan\'s catching up with a review of the 05/17/2005 release of Fushigi Yugi Vol. #6 (of 8) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- (Mon 01-09-2006)
Taking a stab at one of this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/10/2006 release of Gankutsuou - The Count of Monter Cristo - Vol. #2 (of 6) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Hikaru no Go (Tue 09-26-2006)
Taking a look at one of today\'s new releases, we\'ve put together some thoughts on the 09/26/2006 title Hikaru no Go Vol. #4 (of 19) from Viz Media.DVD Review: Basilisk (Thu 10-05-2006)
Looking at one of this weeks new releases, we\'ve put together a few thoughts on the 10/03/2006 release of Basilisk Vol. #2 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Desert Punk (Wed 07-19-2006)
Checking out one of this week\'s new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 07/18/2006 title Desert Punk Vol. #5 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Hikaru no Go (Wed 05-03-2006)
With a lengthy window between each of the releases there\'s not much incentive to pick up each new volume as it comes out, which is why it\'s taken us a bit to get to the 03/28/2006 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #2 (of 19) from Viz Media since it\'ll take ...DVD Review: Gankutsuou (Fri 03-10-2006)
Taking a look at one of next weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at one of the best shows out there at the moment in my opinion with the 03/14/2006 release of Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #3 (of 6) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: .hack//Roots (Sat 10-13-2007)
Putting the finishing touches on another recent releases from Bandai Entertainment, we have some thoughts on their 10/02/2007 title .hack//Roots Vol. #4 (of 6) this morning.DVD Review: Ellcia (Fri 09-29-2006)
Hitting up another of this weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 09/26/2006 title Ellcia from ADV Films.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Thu 01-05-2006)
Catching up on this weeks releases a bit, we\'ve got a look at the 01/03/2006 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #13 from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Hare + Guu (Fri 08-18-2006)
Taking a stab at next weeks releases again, we\'ve got slightly early look at the 08/22/2006 release of Hare + Guu Vol. #4 (of 7) from AN Entertainment.DVD Review: Tokyology (Fri 04-18-2008)
One of the more fascinating releases that I think has come down the road in quite some time, and something that I can heartily recommend to new and old fans alike who have an interest in Japan, is the release of Tokyology Vol. #1 from nightjar. Mark has s...DVD Review: Cat\'s Eye (Thu 10-25-2007)
Tackling another one of the releases from Imaginasian Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at their 10/16/2007 release of Cat\'s Eye Vol. #3 (of 8) today.DVD Review: Nobody\'s Boy Remi (Tue 10-23-2007)
One of the more surprising releases of this year, we\'ve got a look at the 10/16/2007 release of Nobody\'s Boy Remi Vol. #3 (of 8) from Imaginasian Entertainment today.DVD Review: This Ugly Yet Beautiful World (Fri 09-01-2006)
Taking a look into next weeks releases, we\'ve got some thoughts down on the 09/05/2006 release of This Ugly Yet Beautiful World Vol. #2 (of 3) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Baki the Grappler (Tue 11-14-2006)
Tackling one of today\'s new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 11/14/2006 release of Baki the Grappler Vol. #10 (of 12) from FUNimation.Review: "Blade: Trinity" DVD
by Jim Harvey (Mon 04-18-2005)
This movie may be the weakest of the trilogy, but this DVD blows all the other "Blade" DVDs away! The extensive extra material outshines the main feature and previous "superhero" DVD releases. V for Vendetta HD-DVD Extras & Artwork (Fri 10-13-2006)
...on the HD DVD releases.DVD Review: Gunslinger Girl (Tue 01-22-2008)
With the lighter number of releases this month, we\'ve been able to work on a few collections this week with the first being the 12/11/2007 release of the Gunslinger Girl Complete Collection (Viridian Edition) from FUNimation.DVD Review: To Heart (Thu 06-28-2007)
One of this weeks new releases is our main focus this morning as we\'ve caught up on Right Stuf\'s 06/26/2007 title To Heart Vol. #3.DVD Review: UFO Ultramaiden (Tue 05-01-2007)
Tackling one of today\'s new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 05/01/2007 title UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Season 3 Vol. #1 (of 2) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Beat BtX (Thu 05-24-2007)
After some of the initial releases from Illumitoon came out I was wary of putting my money on the table for them. Though this isn\'t the fixed version that is apparently out there, we\'ve got a look at the 02/24/2007 release of Beat BtX Vol. #1.DVD Review: Dragonball - King Piccolo (Fri 02-03-2006)
Our dry spell of new releases should be ending this weekend but that means we got a chance to check out one more outstanding mini collection in our pile with the 03/18/2003 release of Dragonball: King Piccolo Box Set 1 (of 2) from FUNimation.DVD & VHS This Week: September 11th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-11-2001)
VIDEO NEWSInstead of my usual rantings about upcoming releases and cheezy filmmakers, I'd like to offer a few pixels in tribute to the recent passing of Pauline Kael, probably the most influential person to ever review a film. In her columns for THE NEW Y... DVD Blitzkrieg!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-20-2004)
How much anime is too much? Apparently it's when a lot of it is bootlegged from legitimate releases. A few weeks ago, Bandai cracked down on thieves with a lawsuits against alleged pirates Otaku/Manga House, EJ/ABC Toy 4 Me/Anime Circle, Anime Combo,... DVD News and Release Info for August 14
by John Thonen (Tue 08-14-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE was originally a low budget TV anthology series which, while largely forgotten today, helped pave the way for a multitude of horror, fantasy and sci-fi TV series we enjoy ... DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li... DVD Review: School Rumble (Tue 08-28-2007)
Taking a look at another of today\'s releases, this time the Pick of the Week, we\'ve got a look at FUNimation\'s new title School Rumble Vol. #1 (of 6).DVD and VHS This Week: January 29th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-29-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTHIRTEEN GHOSTS was the second of Dark Castle's remakes of old William Castle films and, while not as big a hit as its predecessor THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, it would appear that its DVD release will be first rate. In addition to the expected be... CPM Highlights Repriced Releases (Thu 11-17-2005)
$9.95 Anime Agent Aika: Final Battle Agent Aika: Naked Missions Animated Classics of Japanese Literature: Botchan Parts 1&2/Student Days Animated Classics of Japanese Literature: The Harp of Burma Parts 1&2/Season of the Sun Animated Classics of Japanese ...DVD Review: Koi Kaze (Tue 06-14-2005)
One of the more interesting releases of this year and one that\'s led to some fascinating discussions on the forum with its first volume, we\'ve got a look at the 06/14/2005 release of Koi Kaze Vol. #2 (of 3) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Baki the Grappler (Tue 11-29-2005)
Tagging another of today\'s new releases as done, we\'ve got a look at the 11/29/2005 title Baki the Grappler Vol. #4 (of 6) from FUNimation.DVD Review: Porco Rosso (Sat 02-19-2005)
The first of three new releases due out on 02/22/2005 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at their Porco Rosso disc today and have come away pretty darn happy.DVD Review: Initial D (Fri 06-17-2005)
We had some problems with some recent TOKYOPOP DVD orders and finally got in our May releases this week and the first thing that had to be checked out is the 05/10/2005 release of Initial D Vol. #11 (of 14).AnimeOnDVD.com Five Year Commentary
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-02-2003)
...rly anime DVD releases were mostly old back catalog, video game to anime conversions or a movie or two.
Battle Athletes Victory was something different to the readers here though. And it's something that's carried through to this day. When ADV rele... HELLRAISER DVD Leads a Strong Week of Home Video Releases.
by John Thonen (Tue 09-19-2000)
Some days you eat the bear. Some days, the bear eats you. So goes an old Russian proverb, which explains that some days are just better than others. It’s a simple bit of wisdom that would seem to apply also to the world of home video. Last Tuesday’s re... DVD Review: Paniponi Dash (Tue 06-12-2007)
Tackling one of today\'s new releases, we\'ve got a look at the ADV Films release of Paniponi Dash Vol. #4 (of 6).DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z Saga (Wed 01-18-2006)
Taking a quick peek into next weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/24/2006 release of Dragon Ball Z: Vegeta Saga Vol. #7 from FUNimation.DVD Review: Ghost Stories (Tue 04-25-2006)
Catching up on some slightly older releases, we\'ve got a look at the 04/11/2006 release of Ghost Stories Vol. #4 (of 5) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z (Mon 11-28-2005)
Taking a stab at one of tomorrow\'s releases, we\'ve got a look at the 11/29/2005 title Dragon Ball Z Saga 6: Doomed Heroes from FUNimation this afternoon.DVD Review: Area 88 (Thu 07-28-2005)
One of my more highly anticipated releases of 2005, we\'ve got a look at the 07/19/2005 release of Area 88 Vol. #1 (of 4) from ADV Films.DVD Review: Venus Versus Virus (Mon 02-11-2008)
Catching up a bit on our recent releases from ADV Films that have been a bit harder to come by, we\'ve got a look at the 01/15/2008 release of Venus Versus Virus Vol. #2 (of 3).DVD Review: Gad Guard (Fri 02-18-2005)
Winnowing out a bit more of the releases due out next week, we\'ve got another Geneon Entertainment title up today due out on 02/22/2005 with our look at Gad Guard Vol. #5 (of 7).