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GENEON ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH TOEI ANIMATION (Thu 11-11-2004)
Air Master, Interlude, And Slam Dunk Among First Properties To Be Distributed On DVD LONG BEACH, Calif. - Geneon Entertainment announced today an agreement with leading Japanese anime producer Toei Animation (JASDAQ - code 4816) to distribute the company...TOEI ANIMATION SELECTS FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AS AGENT FOR ONE PIECE (Mon 02-18-2008)
Toei Animation and FUNimation Bring Popular Pirate Adventure Property to Toy Fair 2008 FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (February 18, 2008) – Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has appointed FUNimation Entertainment, as Agent, to act on its behalf in No...Toei Enters the DVD Market
by Justin Strauss (-)
Toei Animation has been working hard since 1956 to bring us the absolute finest in anime. Though they started out humble enough, they have grown to become the largest and most famous anime company in Japan. They have worked on countless series, and have b... 
Toei 2005 Preview
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-22-2005)
In March of 2004, Toei Animation began to set up their offices in Los Angeles with plans to release a number of their shows directly into the North American market while using Geneon as a distributor for their shows. Waiting until the late fall to make th... Toei Animation New Title Solicitations (Tue 12-28-2004)
Getting past their March material and moving into the next couple of months, more from the intial line-up of Toei has come down the pike to us tonight:Air Master Vol. #3 - N/A minutes - $24.95 - 05/10/2005Interlude - 120 minutes - $24.95 - 04/12/2005Slam ...2005 Year In Review: Toei Animation US (Thu 12-01-2005)
We\'re going to be working through these over the next few weeks, mostly tackling companies that have finished their releases for the year, and what better way to start off than with the weakest link of them all, a look at Toei Animation\'s US branch.Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
...oei Doga (Toei Animation Studio), the makers of `Hakujaden.` One of Miyazaki`s first major projects was the 1968 Toei feature film THE ADVENTURES OF HORUS, PRINCE OF THE SUN, (a dubbed version appeared in the West as THE LITTLE NORSE PRINCE.) Miyazaki ... SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION ANNOUNCES SPJA INDUSTRY AWARD FINALISTS AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR (Thu 03-27-2008)
...sic - Toei Animation - TokyoPop The public is invited to vote for their choices for the 21 categories via the SPJA (www.spja.org ) and Anime Expo® (www.anime-expo.org ) websites. SPJA Industry Awards official criteria for eligibilit...ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)
...ed studio Toei Animation (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Air Gear) comes a 12 episode series that gamers and anime fans are sure to enjoy. The Xenosaga anime is inspired by the first installment of the Xenosaga video game trilogy for the PlayStation 2, Episode One: Der ...I.G and Kazuto Nakazawa animate Kao's New CM "Asience: Hairy Tales" (Tue 03-20-2007)
...ating the Toei Animation Gakuin, he joined studio Magic Bus, and is currently in force of Manglobe. His credits include "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" (animation sequence, 2003), TV series "Samurai Champloo" (2004, character design, chief animation director), Lin...The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... ADV Films Announces February 8 Releases (Sat 01-22-2005)
...oduced by Toei Animation (Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball). The DVD release of Saint Seiya accompanies the popular airing of Knights of the Zodiac, an edited version of the title, on the Cartoon Network. The bronze saints continue their battle a...NuTech Digital Enters Exclusive License Agreement for 34 New Titles; Agreement with Ken Groove Productions for its Complete Animation Catalog (Fri 03-05-2004)
NuTech Digital Enters Exclusive License Agreement for 34 New Titles; Agreement with Ken Groove Productions for its Complete Animation Catalog LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2004--NuTech Digital, Inc. (OTCBB:NTDL), a leader in Digital Rights Manag...One Piece Speculation (Sun 05-22-2005)
An in potentially interesting change, forum poster Melazoma has found a sell-sheet for the One Piece game the Bandai is releasing in the US this year as advertised during E3. What\'s interesting about it is that it includes the Toei Animation logo on it. ...ADV Films Announces June 5th Releases (Tue 04-03-2007)
...oduced by Toei Animation (Dragon Ball Z, Zatch Bell), Air Gear is set in a world with a need for speed. This is the un-edited version that fans have been waiting for, so say good-bye to the crows and get ready for Air Gear to go! Synopsis: Ikki ...Atari Announces the Next Generation Chapter for Dragon Ball Z(R) Video Game Series (Thu 01-17-2008)
...SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION. Licensed by FUNimation Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of TOEI ANIMATION. Developed by NAMCO B...Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark Tower
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-14-2007)
What They SayIn the era of medieval Japan, cultural arts flourished, territorial wars were waged, and man and demon co-existed! While attempting to retrieve a lost falcon for his feudal lord, bird handler Zushonosuke encounters and becomes irresistably dr... RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce GAKUEN ALICE, TOWARD THE TERRA Movie & Upcoming Releases (Fri 07-04-2008)
...oduced by Toei Animation and is a forerunner to the Toward the Terra TV series, soon-to-be released by Bandai Entertainment. Takemiya's original manga, known as To Terra (Terra e...), is published for English-speaking audiences by Vertical, Inc. The n...Air Gear Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-21-2006)
.... Done by Toei Animation, it has its moments where there are some really good bits and designs, working off of the original manga character designs of course, but then a good deal of it seems to shift into something far more cartoonish and less than fl... Ghost Sweeper Mikami DVD-BOX (Fri 03-11-2005)
...the usual Toei Animation triple feature with the third Ranma ˝ movie and Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow movie. The manga itself enjoyed a run over thirty collected volumes. It’s been rumored that Manga Entertainment optioned the TV series along with ...Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Clip for Disney & Toei's ROBODZ
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
Toei Animation has released a new promotional movie clip for their upcoming computer-graphics series RoboDz, which they are co-producing alongside Disney. The production is one of three projects Disney has going with the Japanese studio. You need Windows ... JP DVD Review: Re: Cutie Honey (Mon 05-23-2005)
Tony Phan has finished out a series of Japanese reviews for us today as he has a look at the 12/21/2004 release of Re: Cutie Honey Vol. #3 (of 3) from Toei Animation Japan.JP DVD Review: RE: Cutie Honey (Wed 03-16-2005)
Tony Phan is checking in with us again by helping out with some Japanese release reviews. This week, he\'s taking a look at the 10/21/2004 release of RE: Cutiey Honey Vol. #2 (of 3) from Toei Animation (Japan), which does include a shot of the mask that\'...DVD Review: Air Master (Fri 05-06-2005)
Due out on 05/10/2005 from Toei Animation, we\'ve got a slightly early look at their 05/10/2005 release of Air Master Vol. #3 (of 6).December 2003 Newtype USA Sneak Peek (Thu 11-20-2003)
...p "Inside Toei Animation," the production studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon and thousands more of your favorite titles; * and an interview with Satoshi Kon, director of Millennium Actress and his latest work Tokyo Godfathers. TITL...Kazuto Nakazawa's ASIENCE: HAIRY TALE in competition at the Ottawa 2007 International Animation Festival (Fri 08-03-2007)
Kazuto Nakazawa's "ASIENCE: HAIRY TALE" selected in competition at the Ottawa 2007 International Animation Festival "Asience: Hairy Tale," the creative challenge dire...Illumitoon & Westlake Acquire Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo (Thu 11-02-2006)
...ries from Toei Animation titled "BOBOBO-BO BO-BOBO". Illumitoon and Westlake are rolling out with the first 50 episodes of the series currently broadcast on Cartoon Network's Toonami Block. Westlake , recently purchased by Larry Cohen and Luke Stefanko...JP DVD Review: She, The Ultimate Weapon: Another Love Song (Thu 11-10-2005)
Catching up on one of the shorter series we had in our queue, we\'ve got a look at the 09/21/2005 release of She, The Ultimate Weapon: Another Love Song Vol. #2 (of 2) from Toei Animation (Japan).JP DVD Review: She, The Ultimate Weapon: Another Love Song (Thu 10-13-2005)
If there was one series I never expected to see more of, it was this one. Released back on 08/05/2005, we\'ve got a look at the Toei Animation release of She, The Ultimate Weapon: Another Love Song Vol. #1.Digimon Tamers Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Mon 08-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Toei Animation Co., Ltd. / Art by: Yuen Wong YuTranslated by:Stephanie SiehAdapted by:What They SayWhat they say: When three Digimon fans end up with real Digimon, they discover that taking care of a living creatur... Dragonball Z TV #55: World Tournament - Blackout
by Jonathan Hertzog (Thu 02-07-2002)
...tudio and Toei Animation receive the recognition they rightfully deserve. The random release schedule needs to be changed. I've watched the DBZ from start to finish a few times now, so I can jump to anywhere in the 29 episodes and start enjoying it. Bu... Dragonball Z TV #35: Androids - Invasion (Wed 12-24-2003)
...oducer at Toei Animation? Yes. Will FUNimation EVER release better quality DVDs? I pray for the Yuu Yuu Hakusho that it does.FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentSony DVP-650D DVD players with Audioquest and s-vid...STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES: Pushing the 3D Animation Envelope.
by Frank Garcia (Mon 02-14-2000)
On February 21, 2000 devoted fans of ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES will finally have a renewed opportunity to catch the series on the Sci-Fi Channel at 7:30 a.m. from Monday to Thursdays. The series is spin-off of the live-action feature direct... Being a Brief Discussion with Samantha Inoue Harte
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-24-2005)
Fans are probably familiar with Samantha Inoue Harte's voice acting work. That's understandable, especially when she's voiced characters as memorable as Koran in Sakura Wars and Pipin in Magical Play. But what some may not know is that she works as an ani... Animation Runner Kuromi 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-20-2006)
What They SayKuromi is back, and more determined than ever to make it in the anime business. But all hell breaks loose when the boss quits smoking just when the workload bursts out of control. Can Kuromi overcome this almost insurmountable obstacle?The Re... ADV ACQUIRES NEW SERIES XENOSAGA (Wed 06-20-2007)
...ed studio Toei Animation (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Air Gear) comes a 12 episode series that gamers and anime fans are sure to enjoy. The Xenosaga anime is inspired by the first installment of the Xenosaga video game trilogy for the PlayStation 2, Episode One: Der ...DVD Review: Slam Dunk (Mon 05-09-2005)
Due out tomorrow from Toei Animation, we\'ve got a look at their release of Slam Dunk Vol. #3 this morning. Thankfully, like Air Master, there are some fixes that got implemented here that bring this release closer to what most people would agree on is a ...Dragonball Z TV #54: World Tournament - Draw (Tue 07-31-2001)
...tudio and Toei Animation receive the recognition they rightfully deserve. The random release schedule needs to be changed. I've watched the DBZ from start to finish a few times now, so I can jump to anywhere in the 29 episodes and start enjoying it. Bu...Air: The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-23-2007)
...orks but Toei Animation just can\'t seem to match it here. Not that this is a bad thing since it\'s just another interpretation of the same source material. The film also utilizes a lot of tried and true methods of Dezaki which are all the more appare... George Lucas unveils Lucasfilm Animation Singapore
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-03-2004)
The creator of STAR WARS is finding the future of animation in the far east. Yesterday George Lucas announced that his company, Lucasfilm Ltd., has created a new digital animation studio to produce movies, television shows and video games in a digitally a... Nozomi Entertainment Unveil Trailer for ARIA The ANIMATION
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-17-2008)
RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Unveils Trailer forARIA The ANIMATION at aria.rightstuf.comBox set now available for pre-order, scheduled for Sept. 30, 2008
GRIMES, IA, July 16, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Noz... Sam Register Joins Warner Bros. Animation
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-27-2007)
From a press release:
BURBANK, CA (NOVEMBER 27, 2007) Sam Register, the veteran animation executive behind the development of such hit animated series as "Ben 10" and "Teen Titans," and creator of "Hi Hi Puffy A... Aria The Animation Season 1 Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-01-2008)
Life on Aqua fits the European mode of living rather well and this series presents a certain atmosphere that engages while also soothing.What They SayHundreds of years in the future, mankind has transformed the harsh landscape of Mars into a world covered... 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...Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)
It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Street Fighter Zero: The Animation Limited Edition (-)
What They SayThe Review!There have been many video game-to-anime adaptations over the years, and unfortunately most of them have ranged from mediocre to just plain bad. In fact, so prevalent has this trend become that a negative stigmatism has arisen when...Sailor Moon R Movie: The Promise of the Rose
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Damn... this is what I've been waiting for for several years: a domestically released, fully licensed subtitled version of Sailor Moon! I really make no bones about liking Sailor Moon: while I admit that the animation is somewhat limited, even ... MAMORU OSHII'S NEW ANIMATION FILM "THE SKY CRAWLERS" TO BE RELEASED IN 2008 (Wed 06-20-2007)
Somewhere, in a country similar to ours There are children who do not became adult They are very similar to us Mamoru Oshii, the world-famous Japanese filmmaker, whose works include "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) and "Innocence" (2004), will direct a new fe...Production I.G. Featured at the 11th Holland Animation Film Festival (Wed 10-18-2006)
The forthcoming 11th Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF), one of the world's most respected animation film festivals, will dedicate a special showcase to Production I.G. Along with the Dutch premiere of Mamoru Oshii's "Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of th...Street Fighter Zero: The Animation Limited Edition (-)
What They SayThe Review!This is the recently released OAV series (2 episodes) pertaining specifically to the characters from the Street Fighter Zero series (Street Fighter Alpha in America). The overall story line follows Ryu and his newly found little br...Animation Runner Kuromi
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2003)
What They SayFrom the director of Fruits Basket, Now and Then, Here and There, and Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl!
Ever wonder what it would be like to work for an animation studio? Kuromi just landed her dream job at the famous Studio Petit, and boy is she ... So-net and GDH Announce Capital Tie-Up (Fri 01-19-2007)
Collaboration of Animation, Character and Online Games In Pursuit of a New Frontier in the Online Entertainment Industry 2007.01.19 So-net Entertainment Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenichiro Yoshida, hereafter So-net), ...Flower and Snake: The Animation
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2007)
What They SayShizuko, a 26-year-old housewife, is lured into a trap when her stepdaughter is kidnapped by the Kizakura gang. The kidnapping scheme was hatched by an evil CEO whose main goal is to make Shizuko his sex slave. Eventually, she\'s coerced into... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-22-2005)
What They SayThat adventuresome girl, Hello Kitty, returns with more of her friends in updated versions of some classic tales!
Join Hello Kitty as she and Pom Pom Purin, Keroppi, Pekkle and Dear Daniel embark on wonderful adventures and learn many importa... Kirin Lemon Black: Monster Blacks Fights Back (Thu 11-09-2006)
Awarded Best Commercial Film at the 11th Holland Animation Film Festival Production I.G is proud to announce that on November 5, 2006, the 11th Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF) awarded "Kirin Lemon Black: Monster Blacks Fights Back" (0'30", 2005), ...ADV Films Talks November Releases (Tue 09-09-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE-PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO WILDLY POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO HOUSTON, September 9, 2003-ADV Films has s...Puni Puni Poemy Ranks in Top 10 Japanese Animation Genre (Thu 05-27-2004)
HOUSTON, May 27, 2004-ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced that Puni Puni Poemy ranked among the top ten Japanese animation DVD titles in Nielsen VideoScan for the month of April 2004. Nielsen VideoScan collects p...Randy Newman on board for new Disney animation
by Randall Larson (Wed 03-14-2007)
Randy Newman, fresh from his recent award-wins for Disney/Pixar’s Cars, will write music and songs for a recently announced Disney animation. The feature, called The Frog Princess, will see a return to classic hand-drawn animation for the studio,... TV Wasteland: Fox “Inkubates” Animation
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-12-2008)
Fox is finally learning from its own animated television success. Shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and King of the Hill continue to play successfully for them, even though it seemed for a while that the network was dead set on killing these shows. Fox... Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 1 Saga Set
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!Another nice release of the Dragon Ball TV series from FUNimation, this set continues with the streak of episodes that have yet to air on Cartoon Network. Though probably not good as the two King Piccolo sets, some of these are rather good epis... The Ultimate Toybox: TOY STORY & TOY STORY 2
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 12-19-2000)
Typically, when I hear the name Disney, I flinch. To me, the brand is synonymous with `all-powerful, way-too-influential, money-grubbing conglomerate.` (I flinch the same way when I hear the name Blockbuster.) Don’t get me wrong: Disney’s animation team i... Fans Get Backstage Pass Into the World of WB Animation (Fri 07-30-2004)
Industry leaders Kids' WB!, the #1 broadcast network for kids, Warner Bros. Animation, the most awarded animation studio in history, Xbox, Microsoft's groundbreaking video game company, and Eventive Marketing, Inc., specialists in "reaching consumers at p...Animation Co-Op Defense League Making Progress (Mon 04-21-2008)
(Chatsworth, CA) The Animation Co-Op Defense League (ACDL), a consortium of Adult Animation Distributors & Studios, is pleased to announce significant progress in their efforts to educate and combat the proliferation of web sites hosting and offering for ...PRINCESS MONONOKE: The New Standard in Animation
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)
Since the worldwide blockbuster success of Disney’s THE LION KING, rival Hollywood studios have run rampant trying to slice off a piece of the animation pie; some have come close, but none have surpassed the Mouse House. What is known to many fans but not... 300's DeFaria to run animation, visual effects dept. for WB (Wed 11-15-2006)
Chris deFaria has been tapped to run the recently merged animation and visual effects department at Warner Bros. Pictures. He [and his team] is working on upcoming releases including Zach Snyder's "300", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," and Ro...ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...GDH Announces P2P Distribution of Animation Titles (Wed 12-26-2007)
Evaluating effectiveness of P2P system through charged distribution 2007.12.26 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that animation titles produced by its sub...SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR (Tue 03-18-2008)
Leading Industry Experts Speak on the U.S. Anime/Manga Industries and the Announcement of the SPJA Award Finalists Anaheim, California (March 18, 2008) ‹ The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing body of the nation's lar...'Spidey' animated DVD: Amazing Animation at a Spectacular SRP
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-12-2004)
Following the events of the
blockbuster "Spider-Man" movie, Marvel, Sony and MTV developed the new
animated "Spider-Man" series with the CGI animation gurus at Mainframe
Entertainment. The first season of the series began airing o... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 02-19-2002)
Ever have one of those weeks? You know the ones I'm talking about, where the things you actually enjoy doing become a task. Often it's little things getting in the way, distracting you from the job, or it's simply a week of not being able to find enjoymen... GDH to Simulcast a New Animation Series Nationwide (Mon 03-10-2008)
Much-anticipated TV series The Tower of Druaga to be available for real-time viewing online in Japan 2008.03.10 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced th...Taro: The Dragon Boy
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-09-2006)
What They SayLazy and selfish Taro loves to eat and sleep, and wrestle with the animals. With no direction in his life, a wizard appears that gives him a special potion. With this potion, he gains the strength of a hundred men. But the catch is he can onl... VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH AMAZON UNBOX TO OFFER NARUTO UNCUT, DEATH NOTE AND BLEACH ANIMATION FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (Sat 01-26-2008)
Three Of The Hottest Animated Action Series Sweeping North America Offered With Convenience, Flexibility And DVD Quality San Francisco, CA, January 25, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compr...Production I.G, Cartoon Network, and Bandai Entertainment Announces New Co-Production 'IGPX' at the Tokyo Anime Fair 2005 (-)
Cartoon Network and Production I.G. Join Forces for First Toonami Original Series Today at the 2005 Tokyo Anime Fair in Japan, Cartoon Network unveiled the highly anticipated new series, IGPX. Cartoon Network has been pioneer in bringing popular Japan...Puss 'n Boots
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-08-2006)
What They SayPero, a sword-wielding musketeer cat, is on the run! He\'s guilty of the ultimate crime: rescuing mice from certain doom. In hot pursuit are three bumbling police cats, trying their best to bring Pero to justice. While evading capture, Pero s... Animation Runner Kuromi
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-01-2001)
What They SayThe Review!Animation Runner Kuromi is a simple and light hearted story about the trouble of making an anime show come in on time. This stuff doesn\'t happen by magic you know, lots of people work really hard to make deadlines and great lookin... Sony's animation department announces future lineup
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
Sony Pictures Animation has unveiled its future plans for animated feature length projects, which includes the talents of several acclaimed animation veterans from directing and writing divisions.First up is OPEN SEASON, based on the cartoons of Steve Moo... Toei On Demand (Fri 06-06-2008)
Toei pulled out of the US market in releasing their own DVDs quite awhile ago but they\'re looking to get something new out here on their own again as they\'re kicking off an On Demand service. Currently it has fifteen episodes of Slam Dunk and fifteen ep...Toei Products Finally Canceled (Mon 09-11-2006)
In the latest weekly mailer from Geneon Entertainment, they have confirmed that as of 08/31/2006 all Toei anime products that they were distributing have been canceled.Cornerstone Animation Puts Meridian Art Online
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-13-2002)
Sephie From Meridian
Back in the
summer CrossGen comics announced that they'd set up their Meridian
title with Cornerstone Animation as a feature film project. Now, the project is
already showing some signs of m... Sony Pictures Animation announces first project
by Mike Whybark (Wed 10-23-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER provides info on the new Sony Pictures Animation division's initial project. The upcoming film will be scripted by Gary Scott Thompson and is based on his story idea.The tale is set in Shangri-La, and centers on canine siblings faci... China Bans Animation With Live Actors (Fri 02-24-2006)
Part of their plans to help increase domestic creation and keep foreign pop culture out, China has banned certain types of shows and movies that feature live action and animation in it. \"Japanese and Western animated programs have gained a foothold in Ch...Disney animation unit runs aground
by Mike Whybark (Mon 12-09-2002)
VARIETY reports that Disney's massive loss on TREASURE PLANET has prompted critiques of the animation unit. The animated film, a sci-fi reworking of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic TREASURE ISLAND, cost the studio $74 million and garnered only $16.6 mill... 'Teen Titans,' 'The Batman ,' 'Spawn The Animation' and more (Tue 09-27-2005)
"Homecoming, Part 2," a new episode of Teen Titans, will debut on Cartoon Network on Saturday at 8 p.m. Check out the screencaps from the episode. "A Fistful of Felt," a new episode of The Batman scheduled to premiere on Kids' WB! on Saturday, Oct. 8 a...Hello Kitty\'s Animation Theater Cast Guessing Game (Tue 08-10-2004)
A new guessing game (but no contest) has started up in the English Track forum, this time for the upcoming ADV Films release of Hello Kitty\'s Animation Theater. This is the first time that ADV will be dubbing Hello Kitty and I believe we\'re supposed to ...Sony Pictures Animation acquires CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-16-2006)
Sony Pictures Animation has snatched the film rights to the classic children's book CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS.The film will be based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett which is set in a fanciful world where it rains juice and snows mashed potatoe... Animation Runner Kuromi OVA 2 Coming Soon (Tue 11-25-2003)
As posted by forum regular tseniv today, Yumeta\'s release of Animation Runner Kuromi OVA 2 is set for 01/28/2004 in Japan, at least according to Animate. While that site doesn\'t list much information, tseniv received confirmation that the OVA will indee...Fox Animation to make "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-26-2006)
According to Variety, Fox Animation is set to turn the Roald Dahl classic Fantastic Mr. Fox into an animated film featuring several forms of animation.
The book tells the story of a fox who uses its wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmer... Toei Title Update (Mon 12-27-2004)
According to the official distribution newsletter, the four Toei titles that were posted previously with an 02/08/2005 release date are actually being released on 03/15/2005. The first date was apparently the preorder cutoff date for retailers. The price ...DVD Review: Hello Kitty Animation Theater (Mon 02-07-2005)
In an attempt to keep the kids happy with something new this past weekend, we took in the 02/01/2005 release of Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #1 from ADV Films which is the first time the series has featured a bilingual set of language tracks.Toei Titles Suspended (Mon 07-18-2005)
According to information received from various retailers and some other bits online, Toei has suspended the release of their two series, Slam Dunk and Air Master, with this months releases that never surfaced (volume 4 of Air Master and volume 5 of Slam D...Toei First Impressions (Fri 03-11-2005)
Forum regular Dave Stroud has managed to get ahold of the first two volumes of Toei\'s Air Master due out next week and going by the initial reports, it\'s not going to be all that pretty folks. While there are some small technical issues that will vary d...DVD Review: Hello Kitty Animation Theater (Mon 08-22-2005)
Getting something of a digest reviewin on this, something that we had to wait until we had the fourth volume to watch due to the way this volume ended, we have a look at the 06/14/2005 release of Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #3 (of 4) from ADV Films...Digest DVD Review: Hello Kitty Animation Theater (Sun 08-28-2005)
Closing out another series this weekend, we\'ve got a digest review of the 07/12/2005 release of Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #4 (of 4) from ADV Films.IDT and Stan Lee team up for animation projects (Thu 05-06-2004)
IDT Entertainment today announced that it has acquired a minority equity interest in POW! Entertainment LLC, headed by comic book legend Stan Lee. In addition, IDT Entertainment has acquired exclusive distribution rights for all POW! Entertainment animate...Rude Gives Nexus Animation Update
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-04-2002)
Things are
moving on Steve Rude's pilot short for the Nexus animated show.
In his recent
announcement via SteveRude.com the comic
creator tells fans, "The Nexus animated project is underway
and hopefully will be completed before the end of ne... Aoi House Flash Animation Included On Newtype USA DVD (Wed 04-04-2007)
(LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2007) " Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the inclusion of its original flash animation, Aoi House: The Music Video, on the pack-in DVD of Newtype USA's April 2007 issue. Since its debut on the web, Aoi House: T...Comic-Con: Spawn: The Animation Panel (Sat 07-16-2005)
Keith David will be returning to do the voice of Spawn in Spawn: The Animation, Terry Fitzgerald of Todd McFarlane Productions said Thursday at a panel devoted to the film at Comic-Con International. "That was never a question," Fitzgerald said of Dav...Sin City DVD Menu Images & Spawn Animation Update (Thu 08-04-2005)
Check out these five menu images from its upcoming DVD release of Sin City. In other Sin City news, the sequel is targeted to begin production in January and will be based on A Dame to Kill For. Robert Rodriguez and Sin City creator Frank Miller return to...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... Learn the Sandman's Animation History
by Jim Harvey (Mon 06-04-2007)
You've seen him on the big screen, but what about the small screen? Learn the animation history of this big-screen comic baddie. Super Robot Wars: Original Generation - The Animation
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-10-2007)
What They SayTwo Disc Set!
The future. Humankind, once driven to the brink of annihilation, has regrouped under the banner of the Earth Federation, which protects its citizens from the very real threat of alien invasion. Seeking to increase its defenses,... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-28-2005)
What They SayEveryone\'s favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they bring new versions of old favorites to life.... DVD Review: Hello Kitty Animation Theater (Mon 05-09-2005)
Watching a lot of discs this weekend, I had to make sure to put something on in there for the kids and one that filled that purpose beautifully was the 04/19/2005 release of Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #2 (of 4) from ADV Films.Toei Preview (Sat 01-22-2005)
One of the things I\'ve been hoping for since the initial announcement last fall, we\'ve finally gotten our grubby little hands on some Toei promotional material. A single DVD with three dubbed episodes, we\'ve written up some thoughts and put some pictur...Animation Runner Kuromi Licensed? (Wed 11-27-2002)
Forum reader \"Falls on Deaf Ears\" recently emailed the folks at Yumeta, who released the original Daichi comedy Animation Runner Kuromi and they replied back by saying that Central Park Media has the license for the first episode with a planned June 200...Toei New Title Solicitations (Wed 06-08-2005)
According to an update at AAAAnime, Toei\'s got a new series for release this fall:One Piece Vol. #01 - 66 minutes - $19.99 - 09/27/2005One Piece Vol. #02 - 75 minutes - $19.99 - 11/08/2005While this by itself doesn\'t mean anything, it does potentially r...Digest DVD Review: Hello Kitty Animation Theater (Sun 08-28-2005)
Closing out another series this weekend, we\'ve got a digest review of the 07/12/2005 release of Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #4 (of 4) from ADV Films.Iria: Zeiram the Animation Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-02-2004)
What They SayIria and her brother Gren, a pair of young bounty hunters, were dispatched on a rescue mission, but what they found was more terrifying than their worst nightmare. A bizarre alien was secretly imported for clandestine uses, and now it is loos... Toei Formally Establishes US Licensing (Tue 05-15-2007)
ICv2 is reporting that Toei has set up a new unit within their still established L.A. offices to handle US licensing of their titles. The new unit is headed up by Coy Edmunds, a former Director at Focus Sports Management.Imagi Animation options ASTRO BOY
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-14-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Imagi Animation Studios has optioned the rights to the anime robot ASTRO BOY from Tezuka Productions Co..The film will follow the adventures of a boy-sized robot named Atom, who with the help of his friends battles ene... The Animation History of Venom
by Jim Harvey (Mon 06-04-2007)
Learn the history of this slobbering symbiote Spider-Man baddie. You've seen him on the big screen, but now check out his small screen animation background. FANTASIA 2000: Supervising Animation Director Hendel Butoy
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-19-2000)
Now playing in Imax theatres around the world, Disney’s FANTASIA 2000 is the first feature-length film released in the format. The animated musical, set to the strains of Beethoven, Respighi, Stravinsky and others, continues the dream of Walt Disney, who ... A 'World of Quest' from comics to animation
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-26-2008)
Kids WB! has long been a haven for comic-based animation, with shows like 'The Batman', 'Static Shock' and 'X-Men Evolution'. Add to that roster of popular superheroes 'The Spectacular Spider-Man'. But this March, the toon outlet will host the rare seri... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... SUSPENDED ANIMATION
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Recently, the rural psycho slasher movie has made a big comeback, with viewers flocking to movies like the TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE remake and CABIN FEVER. But some viewers may be wondering: what happens next? So you’ve escaped from the horror house of 100... Geneon Clarifies Toei Relationship (Wed 11-17-2004)
Confirming information I got earlier (but am still waiting for the interview piece I requested via their PR firm), Chad Kime has talked briefly about the relationship between Toei and Geneon in the US at ICV2. The deal is apparently just a distribution de...Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-07-2005)
What They SayEveryone\'s favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their... Toei New Title Solicitations (Mon 11-22-2004)
Now how weird is it to say that? We\'ve shifted all the Toei information out of Geneon\'s section since they\'re not being released as Geneon titles per se but just distributed, so expect to see more Toei headers in the future. Courtesy of an update at Ri...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at anime in English. This time the topic of discussion is centered on Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (hereafter simply Hello Kitty), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Though this show isn't everybody's cu... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)
What They SayCome along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their own adorable style. This new Hello Kitty collection gives fans a chance to experience the original Japanese... Interlude
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-08-2005)
What They SayIn a world where the power of imagination becomes reality, the young, powerful minded Mutsuki creates a utopia for herself and her brother. Then comes the mysterious Aya who enters this world to vie for the affections of Mutsuki\'s older bro... VIZ Media to Release ZATCH BELL! Manga and Anime Series (Mon 08-08-2005)
Action-packed series about a young boy struggling to make friends and battle monsters will captivate teen readers San Francisco, CA, AUGUST 4, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive...Computer Animation: a How-To
by Mike Whybark (Thu 01-09-2003)
THE NEW YORK TIMES runs an overview of contemporary approaches to developing computer animation for use in motion pictures such as SHREK or similar properties.The article highlights techniques being developed and employed for minimizing the amount of data... 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... GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ... Panettiere, Long Lead ALPHA Animation
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Hayden Panettiere and Justin Long are set to lead Alpha and Omega, a new animation which marks the first team-up of Lionsgate and Crest Animation Productions. The trade reports that the duo will be joining Christina Ricci, Danny Glover, Dennis Hopper and ... Toy Fair Animation Report
by Steve Fritz (Tue 02-20-2001)
It`s no big secret, but if you want your first real taste of the upcoming year in animation, you attend the annual International Toy Fair. The reason is simple. No form of entertainment relies as heavily on toy licenses as animated television shows and fe... GDH to Release Animation of Classic Comedy Manga Hennako-chan Online (Wed 04-23-2008)
An anime adaptation of the cult comic maestro Fujio Akatsuka to be distributed worldwide with subtitles 2008.04.24 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) will create an ...Sailor Moon Season 1 Box Set
by Paul Grisham (Wed 07-16-2003)
What They Say
Based on a manga by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon is the story of a teenage girl who meets a magical cat who gives her super powers. She becomes the leader of a team of brave girls, known as the Sailor Warriors. Sailor Moon has long been justi... Animal Treasure Island
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-10-2005)
What They SayBased on the classic novel \"Treasure Island\" by Robert L. Stevenson.
Jim and his mouse friend Gran toll away working as innkeepers. They dream of sailing far away on their own boat. One day, a mysterious fellow appears at the inn and gives... ADV ANNOUNCES AUGUST 14 RELEASES (Wed 06-13-2007)
HOUSTON, June 13, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you a bevy of new titles, including the first volume of the fan-favorite Air TV, the third volume of the sci-fi adventure Kurau Phantom ...Meet Charlie Adler, The New King of Voice Actors
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-13-2000)
In September 1980, the then Disney-free ABC launched another show by the then non-Turner owned Hanna-Barbera Studios called Captain Caveman. It was typical of the dreck that was the mainstay of Saturday morning cartoons at that time; terrible animation co... Avery’s Droopy on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 05-14-2007)
Shrek the 3rd opens Friday, in case you hadn’t heard. These movies are great fun, but sometimes I feel myself pulling back from the overwhelming hype. That green ogre is just everywhere. Ironically, the overweight Shrek was chosen to appear in a PSA... Dragonball Z TV #22: Frieza - Revealed
by Jonathan Hertzog (Fri 04-26-2002)
The Review!Ah, it's been quite a while since I last reviewed a DBZ DVD. Now that I finally have the rest of the Frieza Arc DVD, I'm doing a marathon of them. Suffice to say, I'm in Nirvana.
Audio:
Audio is identical to the other DBZ TV discs, English s... B-Movies, Sequels, and Animation.
by John Thonen (Wed 09-06-2000)
There`s something for everybody this week as classics, `B` Movies, sequels, and animation vie for your hard-earned rental dollars. Up first, my nomination for the scariest release of the week, month, year—hell, the millennium, which goes to Warner`s vi... Spawn movie and animation news (Sun 02-26-2006)
Todd McFarlane said he is hoping for a second Spawn movie, which he really doesn't see as a sequel, to be in theaters in 2007. "I'm in the middle of the script and will have to do some rewriter, but I'm hoping by the end of the year, I'll be behind the ca...ADV Films sets street date for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Secret Cave (Mon 01-28-2002)
ADV FILMS has set a street date of April 23, 2002 for the home video release of The Secret Cave - the eighth volume of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. This charming anime series was produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and loosely...ADV Films Acquires Air (Fri 04-27-2007)
Fan-Favorite TV Series Launches in August, Movie to Follow HOUSTON, April 27, 2007 " Today ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield announced that ADV has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the anime series Air an...ADV Films Announces Anime Boston Acquisitions (Mon 04-28-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF "AZUMANGA DAIOH" SWIRLING RUMORS AT LAST PROVE TRUE; ADV FILMS PLANS MULTI-VOLUME DVD RELEASE FOR CAPTIVATING JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES HOUSTON, April 28, 2003-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition for st...Geisters: Fractions of the Earth Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)
What They Say400 years ago, it became certain than an asteroid would collide with Earth and the extinction of life as we know it was at hand. In preparation, mankind spent 10 years devising a plan to survive. The Dobias population decided to live out in s... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...GDH Announces Capital and Business Partnership with WangYou Media (Wed 08-15-2007)
GONZO's new animation titles to be streamed online in China 2007.08.15 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced today that its board of directors has approved ...TITAN A.E.: Star Wars Meets Star Trek By Way of Anime
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-15-2000)
What do you get when you cross the frenetic paced, space sequences of STAR WARS with the planet forming magic of STAR TREK: WRATH OF KHAN, mix in a hint of Japanese anime then wrap it with the suspenseful soirees of HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and ENTER THE DRAG... 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...Slam Dunk Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-11-2005)
What They SaySakuragi, Hanamichi, the high school student who was refused girls about 100 times in his junior high school. He met a destiny girl at the beginning of the high school named Haruko. He has fallen in love with her. She said \"Do you like Baske... Dragonball Z Movie #06: Return of Cooler (Sat 11-30-2002)
What They SayNew Namek is besieged by an enormous evil entity - the Big Gete Star - a \'living planet\' of metal that sustains itself by devouring entire worlds. Fearing for the existence of his people, Dende, the new guardian of Earth, turns to Goku an...Anime on DVD Recommends: Akira (-)
Akira... by itself a small word, but this small word has left an indelible mark on the world of manga and anime. Akira first appeared on 6 December 1982 in Young Magazine. The story was written by Otomo Katsuhiro and revolved around the aftermath o...VIZ MEDIA AND MANGA ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DVD DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR THE UK AND IRELAND (Mon 04-14-2008)
Cannes, FRANCE, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies and Manga Entertainment Ltd., a division of Starz Media, LLC an entertainment c...VIZ MEDIA TO SHOWCASE VARIETY OF UNIQUE ANIMATED PROPERTIES FROM JAPAN AT 2008 NATPE CONFERENCE (Tue 01-22-2008)
Kids’ Programming, Action Adventure, Fantasy, Crime Drama And Romance Series Demonstrate The Diversity Of Animation*_ San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...Exclusive details on Jim Carrey's animation debut in 'Over the Hedge'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-12-2003)
'Over the Hedge' director Tim Johnson talks about Jim Carrey and Garry Shandling's voice work in the 2005 CGI animated feature. Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of śFreedom ť (a New Anime Title), śRoyal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise ť, śPatlabor The Movie ť and śPatlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...Smallville & Marvel Animation Update (Thu 01-25-2007)
The CW has released 10 images from "Crimson," the Thursday, Feb. 1 episode of Smallville. The episode was written by Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders and directed by Glen Winter. Just released on DVD on Tuesday, the 'Invincible Iron Man' animated movi...Moebius and 'Monkey King' to lead Hong Kong animation charge
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-02-2004)
Animated features based on Jean "Moebius" Giraud's 'Thru the Moebius Strip' and the popular Hong Kong comic 'Monkey King' will be among the new wave of CGI movie coming from a burgeoning industry in Hong Kong. 'Alien Legion' animation report in latest 'Starlog'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-17-2003)
Writing to fans on the 'Alien Legion' Yahoo! Group, Carl Potts says, "The latest issue of Starlog magazine (Oct. cover date) has an article about the new Alien Legion project from Mainframe."
MTV's Spider-Man Producer Talks Animation Backgrounds (Sat 07-12-2003)
Comics Continuum interviews Producer Audu Paden about the computer-generated backgrounds used in the 'toon.Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayThe all-girl crew of the pirate ship Sol Bianca is not afraid of anyone, so when they cross paths with the most powerfully armed power in the known universe, it is sure to be a wild ride! The Review!The second full new series that Pioneer is ... Early DVD Review: Animation Runner Kuromi (Thu 04-20-2006)
After a very successful first OVA a few years back, Central Park Media will be releasing on 05/09/2006 the follow-up with Animation Runner Kuromi 2 and it manages to recapture a lot of the fun of the first.Blood: The Last Vampire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayAt the Yokota base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysteriou... Asian Erotic Animation Warning (Fri 02-17-2006)
Earlier in the week we got in our copies of the first two titles from this new adult anime DVD producer, Clouds of Wind and Mystical Master. Both were queued up for a viewing and review today but it looks like we\'re going to do an extremely limited diges...Toei Starts Up European Offices? (Sat 01-22-2005)
While this may have been covered in a European based site, I hadn\'t seen it mentioned elsewhere, but according to Toei\'s Japanese site, they announced on 12/28/2004 the intent to open offices in Paris France for the European market, Middle Eastern marke...Hear music from DC's animation/film library
by Jim Harvey (Fri 05-04-2007)
This Friday, May 4, from 12:20-2:00 pm Pacific Time (3:20-5:00 pm Eastern Time), DMP will be featured on the special 350th Broadcast of Visions In Sound, a film music radio program on Canadian radio station CKMS 100.3 FM. In between interview segments, th... Samurai 7 Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 06-01-2006)
What They SayThe Legendary Epic Reborn.
After the mysterious murder of the Imperial Envoy in the Magistrate's home " with a bloody sword as the only clue " a citywide hunt for all samurai begins. With a high price suddenly on their heads, the band of ... Hello Kitty's Animation Theater Collection (Wed 11-01-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentBandai Entertainment to Co-Produce All New Japanese Animated Series 'EUREKA SEVEN' (-)
February 15, 2005 (Cypress, CA) – Announced on January 31, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan – Bandai Entertainment, Inc. has joined forces with several companies in Japan to produce an all new original television animation series titled ‘Eureka Seve...ADV Films Announces September 5th Titles (Sat 07-22-2006)
HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...ADV Films 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...Nazca Vol. #4
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9 (on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 3
Presentation: 4.5
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.3
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 2.5
English Acting: 2.8
Music: 5
Overall: 3.6 ... Battle of the Planets Vol. #1
by Matthew Whiteley (Tue 02-12-2002)
The Review!Along with "Star Blazers", "Monkey!" and the 1980's remake of "Astroboy", Battle of the Planets planted the seeds in my young impressionable mind for my later obsession with Japanese animation, film, and pop culture. Battle of the Planets has o...