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by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)
What They SayFrom Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima, Chikara Niki (DARK/LOVE DOLL/BONDAGE MANSION) with Art Direction by Eiji Utakata (SLAVE SISTERS/DARK/LOVE DOLL) comes a tale of dark desires that one college professor is about to unleash on a campus full of ... Vanilla Series: Private Sessions 2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-06-2005)
What They SayWelcome to the world of PRIVATE SESSIONS 2...a steamy new stand-alone story from producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (PUNISHMENT, CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT)! Ace hentai writer BISHOP (PRIVATE SESSIONS) has returned to weave another twi... Vanilla Series: Slaves to Passion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-27-2004)
What They SayWith character designs by Naomi Hayakawa (LOVE DOLL) and produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / PRIVATE SESSIONS), SLAVES TO PASSION follows the meek Kaoru and the gorgeous Reika as they tread the dangerous lin... 
Vanilla Series: Rxxx
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-23-2006)
What They SayProducers Shuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (MAID SERVICE / PRIVATE SESSIONS / DEBTS OF DESIRE) are back with their latest twisted tale! In Rxxx: PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN, the naughty nurses of Misono General Hospital are about to be swept up in ... Vanilla Series: Hot For Teacher
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-01-2005)
What They SayProducers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (PRIVATE SESSIONS / DEBTS OF DESIRE / PUNISHMENT), and hardcore hentai author Will (CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT) have teamed up once again to bring you HOT FOR TEACHER, the titlating tale of a beautiful... Advance Review: Private Sessions (Mon 05-31-2004)
Due out on 06/29/2004, we took a lick of the Vanilla Series again last night by checking out the Critical Mass release of Private Sessions, a two episode OVA series for $24.95.Early Adult DVD Review: Private Sessions 2 (Wed 04-06-2005)
Bringing this little OVA series to a close, we\'ve got a look at another Vanilla Series release from Critical Mass that\'s due out on 04/26/2005 with Private Sessions 2.Vanilla Series: Classroom of Atonement
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-22-2004)
What They SayNanase\'s father has just been arrested for murder. While his guilt remains in question, a perverted gang of Nanase\'s classmates have already passed judgment, and are punishing her for her father\'s crimes. To atone for his sins, she must ob... Vanilla Series: Maid Service
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-04-2005)
What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (PUNISHMENT / LOVE DOLL / SLAVES TO PASSION), MAID SERVICE puts a whole new twist on the idea of traditional housekeeping by bringing us a sordid tale of blackmail, debauchery, and truest sexu... Vanilla Series: Bondage Mansion
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayIt began as a game ... or at least, as a competition.
Yukio Mimura came from a wealthy family and never wanted for anything. Kind and gentle, he obediently fulfills his dying father\'s final request: find a previously unknown cousin and all... Vanilla Series: Anyone You Can Do... I Can Do Better
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2006)
What They SayThe Battle of the Busts!
Yusuke has a problem - the kind of problem any guy would love to have. You see, there\'s this girl named Reina, who wants him to be her \"private tutor\"... oh, and she just happens to have gigantic breasts. Huge, m... Vanilla Series: Perverse Investigations
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-13-2005)
What They SayA horrible murder has been committed on the grounds of Nankai Academy. Professor Yuko, one of the school\'s most popular teachers, died when she was pushed off of the roof of one of the school\'s buildings. Her death has left her students wit... Vanilla Series: Hardcore Hospital
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-02-2005)
What They SayFrom hentai masters Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (SEX WARD / SLAVES TO PASSION / DEBTS OF DESIRE) comes the next installment of the sultry and sweet Vanilla Series! Full of busty nurses and deranged doctors, Hardcore Hospital gives a wh... Vanilla Series: Debts of Desire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-05-2005)
What They SayMasaki\'s in trouble. His rich father is about to disown him! But he\'s still got one last chance: if he can collect on some old unpaid debts, then all will be forgiven. Masaki may be a slacker, but he\'s quick to realize that the fastest way... Vanilla Series: Story of Little Monica
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-18-2005)
What They SayMix the sweet and sexy character designs of Jyouki Satsumaya (SEX WARD) with the expertise of Vanilla Series veterans Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (I LOVE YOU / ENDLESS SERENADE / GIRL NEXT DOOR), and what do you get? Why, THE STORY OF... Vanilla Series: Naughty Nurses
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-10-2005)
What They SayProducers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (I LOVE YOU / MEIKING / SPOTLIGHT) and writer Shinbashi Makino (SEX WARD) once again have a prescription for lust! In NAUGHTY NURSES, Aoshima General Hospital is well known for its sexy staff that ... Vanilla Series: Sex Ward
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)
What They SaySEX WARD is a saucy new addition to the Vanilla Series! Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (SPOTLIGHT, MEIKING, CAMPUS) are the masterminds behind this story of a shy nurse who’ll do anything (or anyone) to make up for her mistakes!
T... Vanilla Series: Holy Virgins
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-24-2003)
What They SayFrom Writer Nikukyuu (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / MeiKing) and Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima andChikara Niki (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / DARK / Campus / MeiKing) with Character Designs by Ken Raika (Dark / Bondage Mansion), comes a q... Vanilla Series: I Love You
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-04-2004)
What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (ENDLESS SERENADE / GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING) and with character designs by Aoi Kimiduka (CAMPUS) comes I LOVE YOU, the story of one man, three sisters, and their longing for love!
True love... Vanilla Series: Dark
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayIn the tradition of COOL DEVICES comes the latest thriller to join the ranks of the hardcore hentai set: the Vanilla Series! From SHIYUUTA BIWAJIMA and CHIKARA NIKI, the producers of GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING, and EIJI UTAKATA, Art Director of... Vanilla Series: My Brother's Wife
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-28-2006)
What They SayAll his life, Takashi has been compared to his older brother, Satoshi. Satoshi is smarter. More athletic. More handsome. More successful. But despite the constant reminders that he's \"not as good as his brother\", Takashi was never jealous b... Vanilla Series: Bondage 101
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-14-2006)
What They SayClass is in session once again, but it looks like they\'ll be teaching something new this year: Bondage 101! From Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (BONDAGE MANSION / WICKED LESSONS / PERVERSE INVESTIGATIONS), this year Professor S... Vanilla Series: Slave Sisters
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayFrom Writer Nikukyuu (GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING ) and Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / GIRL NEXT DOOR / CAMPUS / MEIKING) comes a nightmarish tale of lust and debauchery for two sisters as they’re forced to become Sex... Vanilla Series: Voyeur's Digest
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-13-2006)
What They SayThe written word is a powerful tool... something Mikimoto knows all too well.
Talented and devious, Mikimoto has everything it takes to make a top-rated journalist, but what would a journalist be without a good scandal to write about?
Deve... Vanilla Series: Wicked Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-15-2005)
What They SayRevenge never felt so good!
After Noelle\'s parents die suddenly in an accident, her older stepbrother Shuichi returns to take care of her – in ways she could never have imagined. Noelle is horrified when, on the very night of her par... Vanilla Series: Girl Next Door
by Michael Thomas (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!What is more romantic then falling in love with the girl next door?
::Audio::
When watching the show, I listened to the original Japanese seiyuu (voice actors). The talking, ambient sounds, and background music made good use of the two, built... Vanilla Series: Campus
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayThe dream of the past and an improbable future...
Night after night, Takakage\'s dreams take him away to another life. A life where a very special girl named Ayame is the central part of his life. Yet every morning he awakens to the disappo... Vanilla Series: Girl Next Door
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayCould YOU hold out?
Haunted by the memory of his ideal woman, Masahiko is determined not to lose his virginity until he finds her again. Too bad his memory sucks and he can’t remember who she is.
While Masahiko is dreaming of his myst... Advance Review: Vanilla Series (Tue 08-19-2003)
We\'ve got another advance look at the next Vanilla Series hentai relese from the Critical Mass label of Right Stuf. Due out on 09/30/2003 is the lowest priced hentai release yet, Endless Serenade.Vanilla Series: Endless Serenade
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayYuji can’t deny it – he’s infatuated with Satsuki. She’s the center of his every waking thought, the star of his every wet dream… There’s just one major problem. Satsuki is his late brother’s fiancé... Vanilla Series: Spotlight
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-17-2004)
What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (ENDLESS SERENADE / MEIKING / GIRL NEXT DOOR) and with original J-pop themes from artist Yoshi Etc. (CAMPUS / HOLY VIRGINS) comes a twisted tale of lust and betrayal, set in the glamorous worl... Vanilla Series: Punishment
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-11-2004)
What They SayEvery man has his limits...
Professor Kayama could have been happy with his job, except that all of the students on campus hate him - and he hates them. Miki Watase is a dark-haired vixen will do anything to raise her grades, but when Prof... Xtra Credit Xtreme Series Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-07-2004)
What They SayWhen the new professor arrives, her lesson plan is filled with debased acts and sinful examinations! The only way to get some extra credit is to volunteer for some hands-on learning. It?s Debauchery 101 as this insatiable instructor satisfies... World of Narue Collector's Series Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-26-2004)
What They SayContains 4 DVDs (the full series) in one lovely artbox!
Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She\'s really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and it doesn\'t help when you\'re from outer... Vanilla Series: Hooligan
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-17-2004)
What They SayFive girls. One guy. Seven Holy Dildos.
It all started when our hero, Yukito, was trying to score with his favorite blonde bombshell, Olga. Things were just heating up when one of her science experiments exploded, and it screwed up all of ti... Vanilla Series: Love Doll Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-01-2004)
What They SayIn the tradition of hentai (adult anime) series, such as COOL DEVICES, that pushes the envelope for adult anime in the U.S., Critical Mass Video presents the next level in hardcore hentai: LOVE DOLL. Produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara ... Ys Legacy Series Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayContains the entire Ys series (Book 1 and 2 + Ys II)!
In ancient times, the books of Y\'s were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. The books contained the secret to all good in this world, and all evil in a man\'s heart. Adol Christen... New This Week (Sun 04-24-2005)
...bsp; Vanilla Series: Private Sessions 2 (of 2) Critical Mass Video 60 min. 24.98Critical Mass New Title Solicitations (Thu 02-17-2005)
...05/31/2005Vanilla Series: Private Sessions 2 - 60 minutes - $24.98 - 04/26/2005Vanilla Series: Story of Little Monica - 60 minutes - $24.98 - 05/31/2005Vanilla Series: MeiKing
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-21-2003)
What They SayBlame it on the sheep.
Cain Asbell was an unremarkable guy until one of his stray sheep led him into a cave with a trapped fairy named Elise. In a blink of an eye Cain goes from pauper to Lord when Elise helps him rescue the Princess Charlo... The Upfronts Synopsized for the Rest of Us
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 05-19-2007)
In case you aren’t familiar with the term “Upfronts’ it’s basically where the major networks present their upcoming fall shows to advertisers and give them an opportunity to buy in early for a lower rate. This can especially b... Record of Lodoss War Collector's Series
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)
What They SayLodoss, the accursed island. Born in the battle and baptized in fire, it has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle ... Vanilla Series: Bondage Mansion
by Brian T. Burke (Fri 04-26-2002)
The Review!Not an altogether bad disc, actually.
If you like S&M.
Audio:
I listened to this disc in both Japanese with subs and the English language. Throughout both, I experienced no sustained difficulties. However, on the Japanese side, a few lines... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Galaxy Angel X Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)
The last season of Galaxy Angel hits in a triple disc collection with the franchise taking yet another hit from Bandai Entertainment.
What They Say:
The Angel Brigade is at it again and with this new set of adventures comes a brand new brigade member! ... Vanilla Series: Love Doll Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-28-2004)
What They SayProduced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (BONDAGE MANSION / DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / HOLY VIRGINS) with Animated Character Designs by Haruo Ookawara (CAMPUS)!
With the first round of testing for the Love Doll candidates fast approaching... ENTERPRISE Series Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-30-2001)
Loads of details of the coming ENTERPRISE TV series, said to be culled from the program's show bible, have turned up online.TrekWeb has posted a considerable amount of details from ENTERPRISE TV series show bible, the book that is required reading for any... VIZ MEDIA TO DEBUT NINE NEW MANGA SERIES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008 (Tue 03-11-2008)
Unique Subjects And Genres Ranging From Action Adventure And Romance To Vampires And Horror To Be Offered San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...COWBOY BEBOP: BEST SESSIONS
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-30-2003)
Not quite up to paying $175 for COWBOY BEBOP: THE COMPLETE SESSIONS (or even the $98 that Amazon.com is selling it for), especially if you’ve only seen the series on the Cartoon Network? Then COWBOY BEBOP: BEST SESSIONS may be the choice for you. As a qui... Otakon - Right Stuf Panel Report/Interview
by Marc Lunden (Mon 08-30-2004)
The panel was led by Kris Kleckner and Judy DeFrieze, with Bill Rogers also in attendance.The atmosphere was largely one of love for Gravitation; almost a continuance from the Gravitation screening the night before. One initial event involved the gatheri... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 11-19-2004)
The Sho has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf. We\'ve also got their weekly sale information with the latest big deals on box sets, singles and more that are great ideas for stocking stuffers for your favorite anime fan:New Right Stuf...Gloria: Private Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-27-2003)
What They SayThe Gloria family�s new tutors are assigning homework-in subjects that aren�t taught in most schools for young ladies of good breeding. However, despite the eager minds and bodies before them, things are looking grim for the teachers.
S... Critical Mass New Title Announcement (Wed 04-07-2004)
Due out on 06/29/2004 from the Critical Mass label is the next entry into the Vanilla Series family with the 60 minute release of Private Sessions, which will retail for $24.95.CRITICAL MASS VIDEO ANNOUNCES JUNE 24 RELEASE A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: TIMELESS ECSTASY (CAMPUS / ENDLESS SERENADE) (Fri 03-21-2008)
GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2008 - Leading adult anime label Critical Mass Video is pleased to announce the release of A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: TIMELESS ECSTASY - a double-pack containing the erotic fantasies Campus and Endless Serenade - on June 24, 2008. Bo...CRITICAL MASS VIDEO ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 30 RELEASE A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: SINFUL PLEASURES (HOLY VIRGINS / SPOTLIGHT) (Sun 06-22-2008)
GRIMES, IA, June 19, 2008 - Leading adult anime label Critical Mass Video is pleased to announce the release of A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: SINFUL PLEASURES - a double-pack containing the erotic drama Holy Virgins and the erotic fantasy Spotlight - on Sep...Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Sin Sorority Xtreme Series Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-23-2004)
What They SayChicks will do chicks!
A plucky coed dreams of new friends and college glory days. Her dream becomes a raunchy reality when she?s inducted into an erotic sorority. To become a member, she performs outrageous acts of debauchery as her sexy s... VANILLA SKY
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 06-20-2002)
Wunderkind director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Say Anything...) missed a beat with last year's Vanilla Sky, a remake of Abre Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes), the 1997 Spanish thriller. Re-teaming with his Jerry Maguire star Tom Cruise, Crowe p... HAUNTED series premiere pics
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 09-24-2002)
UPN has released images from tonight's series premiere of the new genre thriller, HAUNTED.HAUNTED centers around Frank Taylor (Matthew Fox), a private investigator whose life is changed forever after a near-death experience. The experience leaves Taylor "... Cowboy Bebop Best Sessions
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-13-2002)
What They SayThe hit anime series on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim now available in a special collector’s edition – ONLY on DVD home video! ‘Best Sessions’ features six completely remixed episodes chosen by acclaimed director ... The Cosplay Complex
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-08-2007)
Seeing people dressed up in costumes at conventions is just an accepted reality now at anime conventions and larger comic shows, even at trade shows with the notorious booth girls. The practice has its origins at sci-fi conventions where fans showed t... Very Private Lesson
by Aaron J. Heiner (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!INTRO: One might think that the cover is a good indication that this is a hentai title, or that this title was released under CPM's Anime Works, that it may be extremely violent, but neither assumption would be correct. Very Private Lesson is a... A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Timeless Ecstasy
by Alex Roberts (Mon 08-25-2008)
The most recent entry into Critical Mass’s A Double Scoop of Vanilla line shows flashes of promise but ultimately does nothing to separate from the rest. What They SayTwo favorites for one desirable price! This Vanilla Double Scoop contains both Cam... Full Metal Panic Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Sun 09-04-2005)
What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn’t realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ̶... Cyberteam in Akihabara Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-15-2005)
What They SayWith the Primum Mobile descending from the heavens, Christian Rosenkreutz will stop at nothing to achieve his goal of awakening the Metatron: neither the betrayal of his very own son nor the destruction of the entire city of Akihabara! Meanw... Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w... Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)
What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos... Year in Review: Critical Mass in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-17-2004)
While Critical Mass didn't take the hentai world by storm, they released a couple of noteworthy titles while still holding onto some of the more desired ones. The continual calls for Monica to be released among hentai fandom is probably one of the stron... Japan's Hottest Shojo Manga Series Since Fruits Basket Hits U.S. Stores December 2007 (Fri 11-02-2007)
Los Angeles, CA (November 2, 2007)―TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce the release of Japan's hugely popular shojo manga series, Gakuen Alice. From the same Japanese publisher that originally released TOKYOP...This Week's Premieres in Preview
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-02-2006)
This may very well be the biggest week in the entire fall season. Sure there are some shows on, but they all may pale in comparison to the hype behind the season premiere of LOST. Last week ABC showed LOST: A Tale of Survival an hour long recap of the s... Chance Pop Session Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-17-2002)
What They SayThree young girls, strangers to each other, share an instinctual passion and talent for music. Brought together from distinctly different worlds, the three meet by chance at the concert of their idol, the glamorous and sophisticated prodigy o... Wizards of the Coast New Series, Heinlein, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-08-2006)
Tor Books unloads a handful of new science fiction and fantasy, Wizards of the Coast debuts a new series, and Robert A. Heinlein gets a hardcover rendition of one of his classics in this week's book buzz. Tor's James VanderMeer offers a well-rounded, epil... Outlaw Star Collection 3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 4
Picture: 4
Menu: 5
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 4
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4.5
Overall: 4.1
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by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-28-2008)
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by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
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by Tim Janson (Sun 08-24-2008)
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What They Say
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by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 07-19-2001)
There are space operas, and then there are space operas.While no one would ever argue that STAR WARS, STARSHIP TROOPERS, or 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY are anything more then juvenile clap trap - existing only to satiate the need for filler during the long peri... Sukisho Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-27-2005)
What They SaySora fell from the roof of his high school and was knocked unconscious. When he finally awoke, he found a kind-hearted boy named Sunao waiting over him. Sunao claims to be his best friend, but the fall erased some of Sora\'s memory. He doesn\... Anime Expo New York - Cowboy Bebop Panel
by Andrew Tei (Sat 08-31-2002)
Note: This is a rough translation as I was transcribing during the entire
panel, plus any mistakes that could happen during translation.
YK - Yoko Kanno
SW - Shinichiro Watanabe
TK - Toshiro Kawamoto
M – Moderator
A- Audience
Mo... 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... Stratos 4 Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Mon 02-12-2007)
What They SayComets are on a collision course with Earth?! WRONG! With impending comets threatening to destroy Earth, the \"Meteor Sweepers\" have been entrusted with the task of destroying these comets before they enter Earth\'s atmosphere. Mikaze Honjo ... The Adventure of the Preserved Score
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-05-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
England’s Tadlow Music has released a splendid new recording – and world premiere of the complete score – of Miklós Rózsa’s elegant music to Billy Wilder’s ... Action & Adventure
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-01-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONDisney will release the soundtrack to its Summer CGI animated feature, CARS, on June 6th. The CD includes the obligatory assemblage of pop songs (new tunes by Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Brad Paisley; new recordings of road classi... ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Series (Thu 07-20-2000)
"Outer space has never been so out of control!" HOUSTON - ADV Films wants to introduce to you volumes 1 and 2 of the Lost Universe series on DVD!!! Watch as Kain, Canal, and Millie begin their zany adventures. While the Universal Guardians handle most of...Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi-Enishi Complete Set
by Mark Thomas (Thu 08-23-2007)
What They SayTrue \"Blue\" Love. Kaoru Hanabishi just wanted to help. Aoi Sakuraba just wanted to find her first love. They never realized they were looking for each other. Ever since their arranged marriage 18 years ago, Aoi has been in love with Kaoru, ... Kino's Journey Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-28-2006)
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bare witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler.... More Genre Goodness on the Way
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 02-25-2007)
Super Heroes, science fiction, and horror are all the rage these days, and that’s a really good thing. More networks are picking up new shows within our genres of choice than ever before. I thought I’d take a look at some of the... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... Macross Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 03-01-2006)
What They SayA Two Disc Release!Synopsis: 2009. Ten years of furious conflict and frenzied construction have turned an alien wreck into a human triumph: the colossal space battleship Macross. On the day of the ship’s launch, the world waits with bat... Mezzo Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-12-2004)
What They SayHer name is Mikura and she\'s all about service with a smile.
So what if that service is cracking skulls and the smile happens to be on the other end of a loaded gun? With a killer body, vicious skills, and an attitude to match, Mikura gets... Yugo the Negotiator Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)
What They SayA hostage has been taken in Pakistan; the chances of his survival are slim to none. With keen intellect, quick wits and indomitable willpower, Yugo Beppu has earned a reputation as the world’s leading private negotiator. When the negoti... Overman King Gainer Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-03-2005)
What They SayIn the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth\'s surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabit... HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS 30th Anniversary Celebration
by By Stephanie E. Embrey (Thu 10-26-2000)
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... School Rumble Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-09-2007)
What They SayOne\'s a lonely number, two\'s company and three\'s a crowd... But this gang sucks at math and I lost count long ago! It\'s uncharted territory as summer vacation heats things up beach-style! We\'ve got new players, new crushes, new takes on ... Blood+ Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-27-2008)
What They SaySaya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can\'t remember the past year of her life. One day, after a man appears and gives her a katana sword, her destiny begins to be revealed. Soon she finds hersel... Pastel Vol.#02
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 04-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshihiko KobayashiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayWhen Mugi meets the gorgeous Yuu, it\'s love at first sight. Imagine Mugi\'s surprise, then, when he learns that they\'ll be sharing close quarters, along with... New Fist of the North Star Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-17-2004)
What They SayA twist to the classic favorite that begins in the aftermath of the great apocalypse, across a barren Earth, where chaos is the rule, and order the exception with bandits and enterprising overlords terrorizing the survivors of the holocaust. ... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 6: Back to the Small Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-16-1999)
And the Earth shook. If it didn`t, then it must have been a movement of damn near equal proportion to the fans of a little television series they had had refused to let die. They had taken `control` of the show`s destiny by generating an unprecedente... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-05-2004)
What They SayThe paper Sisters declare war on Dokusensha! Anita, Maggie and Michelle launch an attack on Dokusensha\'s headquarters in Hong Kong to rescue Nenene and face off against a building full of machinegun-armed private security guards and robots a... The Life and Times of Barbara Gordon - Batgirl!
by Christopher Moshier (Wed 10-16-2002)
Jason
Lethert
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Sure, Barbara Gordon is the brains behind the hottest group of superheroes on TV -
Birds of Prey, but it's a long and winding road that has brought the
character to that point. Few comic characters ... 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...Bandai Visual USA and Image Entertainment to Release Classic Anime Series "Gunbuster" (Mon 10-23-2006)
Re-mastered anime masterpiece from acclaimed director Hideaki Anno to be released on DVD for the first time in North America TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2006 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, and Image Entertainment, In...Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)
All right, lets get this little shindig on the way.
Good evening everyone. :)
This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight.
Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #16 (Fri 03-15-2002)
What They SayThe surface of Quent explodes in battle as the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces lay siege to the planet. Facing the combined might of their ground forces, Chirico races for Wiseman\'s stronghold. Hopelessly outnumbered, he will need a miracle to...Mezzo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-31-2005)
What They SayStay alive long enough in the danger business, and you\'ll get a reputation. The funny thing about that - the better your reputation gets, the more people want you dead. The DSA know this all too well.
Every body blow, fireball, and ricoche... Barry Gray's Unique Approach to Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-12-2004)
Remembering David RaksinDavid Raksin, composer of the classic film noir mystery/romance LAURA, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and dozens of other notable film scores including such low-budget horror/sci fi films as THE UNDYING MONSTER and DR. RENAULT'S SECRE... Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-16-2004)
What They SayMilfeulle Sakuraba is the newest member of the Angel Brigade, a branch of the Transvaal Empire military whose primary mission is to search for relics known as ?Lost Technology?. The only problem is?no one actually knows what the Lost Technolo... The King is coming!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-06-2005)
The announcement of details on the DVD debut of the original KING KONG has me thinking. Yes, of course I'm thinking "OHBOY OH BOY OH BOYY!!!" and "About time!", but beyond that I'm thinking about animation in general. We've had discussions in the past abo... .hack//Legend of the Twilight Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-30-2004)
What They SayRena is trapped in a strange area and cut off from the rest of the world! Piecing together recent events, she is unable to contact Shugo. Meanwhile, Shugo is now a wanted character and having quite a difficult time moving about in \'The World... Not Quite 4400 Reasons to Watch THE 4400
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-26-2006)
In keeping with the theme of the last few columns, I'm continuing my TV critic education with a crash course in what's presently on the air. This week, I've been through THE 4400, a series I had been intrigued by when it premiered, but had never got roun... BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS - Devin Grayson
by Russell Lissau (Wed 10-18-2000)
Devin Grayson had one goal when she started writing comic books three years ago: to tell stories about Batman. Period. Unlike most comics creators, Grayson wasn’t into funnybooks as a child, so superheroes never really held any interest for her as a write... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...When They Cry Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-07-2008)
It took awhile, but When They Cry finally completely creeped me out and made me cringe. What They Say
In the sleepy rural village of Hinamizawa, people and things aren't what they appear to be. When Shion Sonozaki drops out of private school and sur... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-03-2008)
What They SayAh, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy\'s body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud-and-powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but ... Stardate 0007.21: News From the Side
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-21-2000)
Last weekend, fans from around North America and elsewhere convened for the excellent annual Toronto Trek convention. I attended as a panelist, moderating discussions on everything from real-world science to space romances to intolerance of gay fans to pr... Martian Successor Nadesico Chronicle 1 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayThe aliens have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now, only one ship stands between Earth and total annihilation! Disgusted by the incompetence of Earth\'s military, the independent arms manufacturer Nergal has built...Sic 'Em toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-03-2006)
MTV2 launches their "Sic 'Emation" cartoon programming block on June 10, and last week showed a special preview show, much like the Big 3 networks used to run specials on the eve of their Saturday morning cartoon Fall season. The known quantities are reru... TV Wasteland: Have You Heard of the Gemini Division?
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 06-09-2008)
The major networks are still looking at the success of independent web series and scratching their heads. They’ve tried to jump into this arena before and failed pretty miserably. It’s obvious to fans why the major networks haven’t ... Macross Vol. #3
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 06-16-2006)
What They SayA dangerous escape leads to an unpleasant homecoming, as the crew of the Macross find themselves pawns in a much bigger game. Not only are Earth's forces badly divided, but now the Zentradi have defied the rules of science to place spies on ... Galaxy Angel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-26-2004)
What They SayStart with Milfeulle in search of Vanilla\'s mysterious, unidentified, lost treasure. Add Ranpha planning Forte\'s \"funeral\" as an excuse for forgetting a date. Mix well with Mint and Milfeulle in pursuit of a runaway high-tech tank. Fold i... Doctor Who Strikes Gold
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-08-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Nicely coinciding with the release of the second season DVD from the revived Doctor Who TV series is this soundtrack CD from Silva Screen, featuring Murray Gold’s wonderful music from the first two season... Macross Vol. #4
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 08-01-2006)
What They SayBetrayed by the military of their own planet, the crew of the Macross find themselves trapped on the Earth, unable to evacuate their civilian passengers even as the Zentradi attacks continue to rain down from the skies. In the air, a new ri... Macross Vol. #5
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-06-2007)
What They SayStrange things are happening within the Zentradi fleet: secret meetings, use of contraband materials and even hints of civil disobedience from previously unshakable warriors! The female Meltran fleet is affected as well, as one of their fine... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... Angel Blade Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-04-2005)
What They SayThe adventures of the amazingly voluptuous superheroine! No criminal has ever withstood the incredible sexiness of the amazing Angel Blade. But now the jiggling juggernaut of justice is targeted by a criminal organization with only one initia... Milk Money Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-16-2005)
What They SayGet ready for some liquid love! To relieve herself to the pain of her unsuckled mother\'s milk, she takes a job as a wet-nurse. But she is abruptly dismissed when she is found to be too attached to her young charge. . . Years later, Kyoko tel... Virgin Auction
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-06-2006)
What They SayIn a luxurious theatre, thousands of masked spectators huddle close for a good look at the stage. This is the Virgin auction, where the very richest and most perverse come looking to bid. The sadistic Shirohebi assembles choice women for the ... Gold Throbber
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-22-2006)
What They SayYuji is a young businessman with a penchant for groping women on the train. Unfortunately, he\'s really bad at it! Enter the dashing hero, Kazuo, the man with the Golden Touch. Touched by Yuji\'s plight, Kazuo takes him under his wing and tea... Red Garden Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-04-2007)
What They SayAn odd string of suicides surrounds a private institution on Roosevelt Island. On the night a classmate dies, Kate, Rachel, Rose and Claire wake with no memories of the evenings\' events. The next night, the four girls are drawn together by... Saint Tail Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
What They SayThe long awaited for conclusion of the Saint Tail series in one complete boxed set. Meimi is an average student at St. Paulia\'s private school by day, and by night, she becomes the mysterious and magical thief - Saint Tail!
Meimi struggles... Kaleido Star Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-10-2004)
What They SayLayla\'s ability to see the Fool can only mean one thing – she too has been \"chosen.\" But as she teams up with Sora to start training for the \'Legendary Great Maneuver,\' the Fool draws the Upside Down Empress card which foretells ce... Tsukihime, Lunar Legend Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-18-2005)
What They SayThe relationship between Arcueid and Shiki is deeper than others may realize. But can this relationship endure their heritage? Roa has finally appeared and Arcueid’s mission couldn’t be more evident than now. But how is Shiki tied... Galaxy Angel AA Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Mon 09-22-2008)
More comic inanity from the Angel Brigade is this fourth season that shows no signs of letting up from the funny the earlier episodes brought. What They SayThe wacky adventures of the Angel Brigade continue as they spread mayhem and mischief across the ga... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Sun 03-30-2003)
Greetings and salutations. It's been quite a while since my last column and in that time I've gotten quite a few emails from the masses. The funny part about all those emails is the fact that the majority of them ask the same question: "What happened to... Aquarian Age Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-02-2004)
What They SayKyota and his pals Shingo and Junichi dream of becoming pop idols. At a New Year\'s show they get their lucky break when a Cosmopop agent discovers the trio and offers to manage their debut. Then things take a turn for the weird when Kyota be... Right Stuf gets holiday shopping started early (Wed 11-26-2003)
After essentially being dared several times by the regular members of the Black Thursday Club, Shawne Kleckner from Right Stuf has decided to make sure that anime fans can get and give quite a number of gifts to each other or to themselves during this hol...Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 1
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThe Legendary Gundam Movies Now on DVD!
Universal Century 0079. Amuro Ray, a normal boy, finds himself the newest soldier in the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon when he becomes the pilot of the Federation\'s pr... Macross Vol. #6
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 02-07-2007)
What They SayThe battle lines have been drawn, the opposing forces are in place. The Macross is now allied with the same Zentradi fleets they have fought for over a year, but even an armada of a thousand ships is nothing against the overwhelming juggerna... Flame of Recca Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-18-2005)
What They SayIt's Tournament time for Recca and the rest of the members of Team Hokage. Down in the depths of the fighting arena, they've been matched up against the awesome power of Team Ku, a band of assassins and killers led by the almighty and benevol... VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCED ARRAY OF UPCOMING ANIME AND MANGA TITLES AT 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (Thu 08-09-2007)
Premiere Event For North American Comic and Manga Fans Set The Stage For Announcements Of More Than Twenty New Titles For 2008 San Francisco, CA, August 8, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compre...Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...RahXephon Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-16-2004)
What They SayAt long last, the war with the Mu reaches its climax. The truths that have been hidden are finally revealed. As Ayato stands on the brink of making the ultimate choice, the future of not just one man and one woman, but of two sentient races,... Elfen Laid
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-22-2006)
What They SayTheodora and Helena were the princesses of the elven nation of Burgundy. When King Uranus of Merovech invades, both elf princesses are taken captive. Theodora is a powerful warrior, but Helena\'s only talents are in the bedroom. To save her s... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... A Football Smashed My Viper!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 01-28-2007)
Sci-Fi Sunday’s literally just got started only to have them stalled a week for the Super Bowl. It can get very frustrating to have shows get put off because of sporting events. I’m actually glad I don’t follow the Simpson... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... School Rumble Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2007)
What They SayHigh school can be hard enough with just academics alone, but when love enters into the picture, it can unravel into a comedy of errors. Tenma has fallen for her oblivious classmate but hasn\'t worked up the courage to express her feelings to... Humiliated Wives
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2008)
Bogus contracts forced on women brings them into the world of adult enterainment and shady men.What They SayThe intimidating Shigeki Kagami runs a loan company. Because he\'ll do anything to collect his money, he strikes fear in the hearts of creditors ev... Macross Vol. #2
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 03-10-2006)
What They SayLocked in mortal combat with the attacking Zentradi fleets, the Macross has finally fought its way across the solar system to Mars, where an abandoned base may offer temporary safe haven. But this planet is named after the god of war and the ... Galaxy Angel A Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-03-2006)
What They SayContains all 26 episodes Galaxy Angel A in one complete DVD collection!
There\'s a new upstart squad that\'s gunning to make the Angel Brigade look bad and take over their work. The girls are going to have to collect more Lost Technology, s... Red Garden Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Tue 11-27-2007)
What They SayKate, Rachel, Rose, and Claire are all students at a private school in New York. Waking up one morning, none of them can recall anything about the previous night. Their anxiety escalates when the school announces that another classmate, Lise ... Ouran High School Host Club Season 1 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-07-2008)
When Haruhi finds herself deep in debt to the Host Club, the only way to pay them back is to become one of them…
What They Say:
Ouran High School. An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning is secondary to luxury. Bookish Haruhi c... Chance Pop Session Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 02-01-2007)
What They SayThree young girls, strangers to each other, share an instinctual passion and talent for music. Brought together from distinctly different worlds, they meet by chance at the concert of their idol. The concert strikes a chord in each of their h... ADV Films Announces February 8 Releases (Sat 01-22-2005)
HOUSTON, January 18, 2005—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., is pleased to announce the release of several exciting titles in its expanding library on February 8, 2005. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM: 05 The titanic...JONNY QUEST
by Brian Thomas (Wed 05-19-2004)
In the early 1960s, Hanna-Barbera Studios managed to wrest dominance in animation production away from Disney via overproduction of cheap, "limited animation" cartoons for television. They'd first assembled only programs made up of comedy shorts like HUCK... Jubei Chan 2 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-12-2005)
What They SayMikage decides to do some investigating when Jiyu returns home with a fever. In the forest she runs across Yagyu Freesia just in time to save Ayunosuke from a long fall. Back at home, Sai searches for inspiration for his teen love story, an... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-13-2005)
What They SayIn the 21st century, the evil organization Galactor has its sights set on global conquest. Their use of tyrannical terrorism and high-tech mayhem has the world in the clutches of fear! The only thing standing in the way of complete global dom... Angel Blade Returns
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-15-2006)
What They SayThe jiggling juggernaut of justice is back to deal her special brand of bouncing, buxom punishment to the evildoers who have kidnapped her best friend. As the helpless coed writhes in the clutches of her sadistic captors, only one thing is ce... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... ADV Films UK Update for August/September 2008 Releases
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2008)
ADV Films UK has sent out their latest press release for what people can expect from them in August and September 2008:
THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD COMPLETE COLLECTION!
THE 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOWPIECE FOR STUDIO GAINAX OUT 25th AUGUST 2008
LOND... Media Blasters May 2002 Announcements (Fri 03-01-2002)
The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles street in May 2002. The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for the MONTH OF MAY is the announcement of Gundress the Movie. This title is from the same creator, Masamune Shirow, who gave us GHOST IN THE S...Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Wed 07-20-2005)
The adult minded folks at Critical Mass have their next Vanilla Series entry ready for public viewing today with a slick cover:Vanilla Series: Hot For Teacher - 60 minutes - $24.98 - 10/25/2005Peacemaker Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)
What They SayThe time: July 8, 1864. The place: Ikedaya. In hushed tones, the Choshu rebels plot their most sinister undertaking yet: the burning of Kyoto. Outside, all is quiet. But suddenly, the doors fling open and the Shinsengumi announce themselves... Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Mon 05-26-2008)
The folks at Critical Mass are doing a bit more of their Vanilla Series repackaging/collecting in a new announcement with:A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Bound Beauties - 120 minutes - $19.99 - 08/26/2008 This release contains the two original releases of Slav...