Lorne Lanning and Sherry McKenna, developers of the cult hit Oddworld video-game franchise, are teaming with Vanguard Animation for the computer-animated Citizen Siege, a dark political thriller set in the near future and aimed at adults, Variety reported. Lanning will direct, and Shrek producer John Williams, head of Vanguard, will produce.
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Hellboy: Sword of Storms, a new animated feature based on Mike Mignola’s graphic novel series, continues the comic-book and film series when it debuts Oct. 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network’s Toonami programming block.
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Hear the interview with Mignola from Wordballoon
Lucas said Wednesday he’s making an animated TV series of “Clone Wars” that could air next year. The series is set during the time when the Republic is fighting a civil war against separatists led by Count Dooku.
The show is planned as a continuation of the “Clone Wars” that aired in 25 episodes on the Cartoon Network from 2003 to 2005. That series used limited animation. The new version will use 3-D computer graphics.
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The Superman Homepage has the following details regarding these two animated features…
Superman: Doomsday
In an epic tale of sacrifice, Superman battles an intergalactic serial killer in a superpowered Armageddon – “Superman: Doomsday”.
Justice League: New Frontier
Live the intense tale of the founding of the greatest band of superheroes ever – “Justice League: New Frontier”.
In this origin epic, a virtual who’s who of superheroes featuring not only Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, but also Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Flash, these very different heroes must overcome their fear and suspicion of one another to forge an alliance against a creature so formidable that it will take all of their powers combined to prevail!
ADV ANNOUNCES ELFEN LIED: THE DICLONIUS REPORT NOVEMBER 28
“It Really Shows How Far Anime Has Come.†– Denkyu.com
HOUSTON, September 29, 2006—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce a November 28 street date for the blood-soaked Elfen Lied: The Diclonius Report!
Monday through Friday at 7 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Cartoon Network.
from McDuffie’s web site.
Top U.S. Anime Company Opens Digital Store
HOUSTON, September 25, 2006 — ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the launch of the ADV Universe™ Digital Download Store.
ADV Universe opens to the public with almost 1,000 minutes of anime available for download-to-own. As ADV Films has the largest English-language library in the world, the amount of shows available will constitute a significant portion of the anime available in the U.S. The site will have a release schedule as equally aggressive as the DVD releases. In some cases, episodes will be available for download before the U.S. DVD release date.
Guyver: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Meet The New Face Of Ultra-Violence!
ADV Films is proud to present to you the all new action-packed Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor! This out-of-control sci-fi/action anime will slice the streets up on November 14!
The Guyver has been a cult-classic for over 20 years, spawning over 150 manga chapters, two live-action movies, an OVA, and a short series. Now, Director Katsuhito Akiyama (Bubblegum Crisis) breathes new life into the dark masterpiece, treating us to the most complete and captivating story to date.
Mel Brooks is developing an animated TV series based on his comedy feature “Spaceballs.”
ADVERTISEMENTLike the 1987 movie, which parodied well-known science-fiction movies, “Spaceballs: The Animated Series” will spoof current blockbusters as well as every genre of entertainment from movies and reality TV to culture and politics.
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