According to Digit news, anime may soon be available from Apple’s iTunes Music Store:
Toei Animation, one of Japan’s oldest animation studios still in existence, is in talks with Apple to distribute anime from its catalog via iTunes.
There’s currently no word on what titles they’re considering releasing, or even if non-Japanese consumers will be able to access them.
From Sci-Fi:
Sony BMG Entertainment announced the upcoming release of Transformers: The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD, which will hit stores in November. The DVD commemorates the anniversary of the animated classic film and is timed to the debut of a Transformers Classics line of action figures.
The new DVD will include special features and behind-the-scenes footage developed with input by and for fans of the franchise, the company said, including interviews, interactive games and collectible packaging.
“A Must-See Title†– Anime News Network
ADV Films is pleased to announce that the sixth volume in the smash hit mecha series, Godannar: Deep Penetration, is set to hit store shelves everywhere July 11. “The combination of frantic action, manic humor and delicious fanservice is near perfection†(Anime On DVD).
“One of the Best Series of All Time.†– Anime Frontier
ADV is proud to announce a July 11 street date for Macross: Fallen Angels, the fourth of seven DVDs re-presenting the classic series in its entirety – and for the first time ever with an English dub! This deluxe package, featuring digitally-restored video and a brand-new 5.1 soundtrack, includes so many episodes, interviews, commentaries, and other extras that it’s become a must-have for every anime fan! “Macross has never looked or sounded this good! This is the edition to own my friends!†(Japan Hero)
The Journal Gazette has a feature on the future on anmimated superheroes, following the demise of Justice League Unlimited. It mentions new TV shows like The Legion of Superheroes and Fantastic Four, and movies like Teen Titans Tokyo and Iron Man.
Also found this comment interesting:
Cartoon Network officials say Justice League has been canceled due to low ratings.
Yeah, and CN constantly changing the time slot , putting the show on a long hiatus and lack of promotion had nothing to do with it. Thank goodness for DVDs!
The Superman Homepage has link to the promo art for the new Legion of Superheroes. Unfortunantely, this show does not appear to be a spin-off of Justice League Unlimited, as many thought after seeing the episode “Far From Home.”
The art appears to be similar to the style of Teen Titans. More pseudo-anime.
It will be interesting to see what becomes of the show, with the current Superboy lawsuit.
From Sci-Fi:
A federal judge in Los Angeles has found that Smallville may be infringing on the copyrights held by the widow and daughter of Jerome Siegel, who created the Superboy character for DC Comics, Variety reported. The March 23 summary judgment also found that Joanne Siegel and Laura Siegel Larson had successfully recaptured the Superboy rights as of Nov. 17, 2004.
If there is trouble for Smallville, there could be potential problems for the Legion of Superheroes show being developed.
WEP finally gave in! We will soon get to see Golion and Dairugger uncut on DVD
From VoltronDVD.com:
In addition to Voltron: Defender of the Universe, we are planning to release Hundred Beast King GoLion and Armored Squadron Dairugger XV on DVD starting next year. These releases will be completely uncut and in their original Japanese with English Subtitles.
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