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Grow Up?

Published: 14 May 2007
Written by James Haley
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Categories: anime, comics, Commentary, movie

While reviewing the anime film, Paprika, Newsweek‘s David Ansen wonders why Americans aren’t more open to animated films for adults.

There’s no reason the imaginative freedom that animation allows shouldn’t be unleashed on adult themes, especially when graphic novels have entered the literary mainstream and when CGI has blurred the line between live action and animation in films like “300.” Outside the United States, animators are not so likely to be confined to the ghetto of kiddie movies.

Read more at Newsweek.

SCI FI Unveils ‘Ani-Monday’

Published: 8 May 2007
Written by James Haley
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Categories: anime, movie, News

SCI FI Channel announced “Ani-Monday,” a new weekly programming block featuring anime, Mondays from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET/PT, starting June 11. Ani-Monday will feature a collection of movies, series and shorts from Starz Media’s anime distribution arm, Manga, and marks SCI FI’s first foray into original late-night programming, the channel said.

Read more at Sci-Fi

What I want for Christmas: Voltron Lion Masterpiece

Published: 23 December 2006
Written by James Haley
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Categories: anime, News, voltron

Voltron ToyLike many of you, I was hooked on Voltron from the very first episode. Watching Voltron after school was a must before doing anything else. Of course, after watching this animated infomercial every day, I had to have the Voltron toys, too. Unfortunantly, my Voltron collection consisted of only the Black Lion, a cheap miniature version of vehicle team, and the big, plastic-cheapo version of the lion team.
Since I was pretty good this year, maybe Santa will finally give me the real thing–all five lions, complete with the “Blazing Sword!”

He comes packaged in a ‘book-style’ box with slide-out tray, allowing for safe storage and forever mint-in-box packaging.

Check it out!

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Le Chevalier D’Eon: PSLAM OF VENGEANCE

Published: 23 December 2006
Written by James Haley
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Categories: anime, new release, News, press release, Video

LE CHEVALIER D'EON: PSLAM OF VENGEANCEObsessed By Her Death. Possessed By Her Soul.

ADV Films is proud to announce the arrival of a title that will make everyone re-think what anime is and what it can be. Le Chevalier D’Eon is one of the most anticipated series of the new year. The revolution and revelations begin February 20!

From Director Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Get Backers, Rurouni Kenshin TV) and Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell, Blood+) comes a tale of murder, mystery and mysticism. Le Chevalier D’Eon is a masterful fictionalization of the real life Charles d’Eon de Beaumont, a diplomat, writer, spy, and Freemason known as one of the best swordsman in France, whose true gender was a source of speculation well into the late 18th century.

Synopsis: Paris, 1742. A coffin floats in the shimmering Seine. On the lid, a word written in blood—Psalms. Inside, the body of a beautiful woman. Lia de Beaumont. Now her brother, D’Eon, seeks the reason for her mysterious murder, and uncovers an evil that shadows both the palaces of kings and the dark alleys of Europe. A power wielded by spell-casting Poets, and manipulated by royalty. A force so powerful it brings Lia’s soul back from beyond to seize the only weapon she can possess to avenge her death—her own brother. History meets horror. Fantasy meets mystery. Experience the next revolution in anime with Le Chevalier D’Eon.

Le Chevalier D’Eon: Psalm of Vengeance (SRP $29.98 DVD) is an anamorphic DVD-only release including the first four episodes, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 5.1 with English subtitles. Extras include historical notes, multiple commentaries by the English cast and staff, the original Japanese TV spots, plus clean opening animation, clean closing animation and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases.

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Pre-Order: Dragon Ball Z Set

Published: 22 December 2006
Written by James Haley
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Categories: anime, dragon ball z, new release, News, TV, Video

dbz setThe Saiyans are coming!

The last survivors of a cruel, warrior race, these ruthless villains have carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, an now they have set their sights on Earth! They will stop at nothing until they have the wish-granting powers of the seven magic Dragon Balls for their very own.

With the fate of his family, friends, and the entire human race hanging in the balance, Goku, the Earths greatest hero, must rise to meet the approaching threat. As he prepares for the fight of his life, Goku embarks on n epic journey that will take him to other worlds, pit him against new and old enemies alike, and force him to confront the dark secrets of his own past. At the end of this path, the most powerful opponent he has ever faced awaits: the evil Saiyan Prince Vegeta!

This set has been digitally re-mastered in High Definition and transferred from the original Japanese film. Features revised English dialogue and the original Japanese music, and comes with a 24-page booklet filled with episode summaries, character descriptions and a Dragon Ball Z timeline.

Contains all of season one (episodes 1-39) on 6 discs.

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Pre-Order Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

Published: 21 December 2006
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Categories: anime, movie, new release, News, robotech, Video

Robotech: Shadow ChroniclesEveryone thought the war was over…but the darkest battle has only just begun.

Spectacular mecha action explodes onscreen in this long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster anime series that spawned a generation of fans!

The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the human race!

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