Coming up August, 9th & 10th is the Classic Gaming Expo 2003. Taking place at Jackie Gaughan's Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This convention is geared towards the classic console game enthusiast. Featured this year are never before seen Atari, Nintendo, and Neo Geo games, plus many more home brew games. There is always a long list of classic gaming celebrities in attendance. Also featured is a dealers room with practically every kind of game console, and software title that you will ever find in one place. For the full details visit the official website: http://www.cgexpo.com

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First broadcast in Japan in the mid 1980's, Aura Battler Dunbine is widely considered one of the finest and most significant titles from the "golden age" of televised anime. Conceived by Yoshiyuki Tomino (creator and director of Gundam) and based on Tomino's novel Wings of Lin, Aura Battler Dunbine has long been celebrated not only for its exciting plot and extraordinary mecha designs (by Studio Nue, of Macross fame), but also for the series' emphasis on strong and detailed characterization, and the consistently excellent quality of its animation (produced by Sunrise Animation).

As befits the title's extraordinary production pedigree, Aura Battler Dunbine is a rich and complex tale, mingling a fantasy-inspired setting with an anachronistic blend of technologies, and spicing the mixture with extensive elements sourced from ancient folklore of the British Isles.

The Story: Show Zama and his comrades are witness to what seems to be the inevitable conquest of Byston Well by Drake Luft's massive army. Kingdom after kingdom falls as Bern Bunnings pushes Luft's troops closer and closer to a final showdown in the Land of Ah. Personal relationships are strained; while more mysteries are revealed as both good men and bad fall victim to the relentless appetite of war.

Aura Battler Dunbine is the stuff that legends are made of. An epic, one-of-a-kind adventure that dives headfirst into a rich, fully defined world to create one of the most unique anime experiences ever envisioned.

Aura Battler Dunbine: The Kings of Byston Well (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release, containing four complete episodes. Includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, with English subtitles. Extras include: a production portfolio; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.

Collector's Edition Available! The special edition "Memorial Box," including the first volume of Aura Battler Dunbine: Tales of Byston Well and a high-quality ("hard") custom series art box, sized to hold the first six volumes of the series, is also available (SRP $39.98).

HOUSTON, July 23, 2003-ADV Films today announced an October 7, 2003 release date for Eden's Bowy: Fallen Angels and Flower Towns, fourth volume of the acclaimed anime fantasy series, noted for its multilayered complexity and wide-ranging appeal. Eden's Bowy is based on a manga by Tennoji Kitsune, and was directed by Tsukasa Sunaga (Southern Cross), with character designs by Kazui Hiroko (Ranma ½, Oh! My Goddess!).

The Story: After everything the old warrior has done, the Princess of Foresight has been snatched back into the hands of Yulgaha. Will Yorn and the rest of our heroes give up? No way! When the going gets tough, the tough pack their bags for Yulgaha! But dangers await Yorn and his companions-they fall off Yulgaha and go crashing to the earth below and then are captured and dragged off to the Yanuess-controlled city of Chanaccare.

Will Goldoh and Vilogg find their precious cargo in the maze-like forest of Yaokeshipu-or will they strangle each other first? What angelic tragedy transformed Spike into the angry God Hunter we see today? And who is the mysterious Parella, and where do her loyalties lie?

Eden's Bowy: Fallen Angels and Flower Towns (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release, including four complete episodes. Includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, and English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.

HOUSTON, July 23, 2003 - ADV Films has set a street date of October 7, 2003 for the DVD release of Steel Angel Kurumi 2: Earth's Guardian Angels, second and final volume of the sequel to the fan-favorite anime series Steel Angel Kurumi.

Produced by Pony Canyon (Vampire Princess Miyu), WOWOW (The Big O) and Kadokawa (publishers of anime magazine Newtype), Steel Angel Kurumi features breathtaking animation from acclaimed studio O.L.M., famous for its work on the Pokemon franchise. The English dub of Steel Angel Kurumi 2 reprises the smashing performances of three of the leads from the first series: Kelli Cousins, Monica Rial and Hilary Haag, plus a host of other fine voice actors.

The Story: Now that Kurumi and Saki are in the 21st century, aren't they forgetting something? That's right! Believing the Steel Angels are the only ones who can save the human race from destruction, the Practitioners have awakened their sassy younger sister, Karinka, to capture them.

Meanwhile, the spoiled Uruka is as scheming and jealous as ever. This time, she's determined to prevent Nako from getting first prize in the Junior Cello Competition so she won't win a chance to study abroad. More than the future of Earth hangs in the balance. Humanity's last hope may rest on who can ultimately find their way into Kurumi's Mark II heart.

One of the most popular incarnations of this franchise is Macross 7. The fan-favorite Macross 7 Trash manga is known as a side-story to the anime—set in the same world, but featuring different themes, characters and tone. Created by Mikimoto Haruhiko (Gundam 0080, Orguss), Macross 7 Trash features a complex, layered, character-driven narrative that adds immeasurably to the overall richness and diversity of the Macross experience. The story was originally serialized in Japan’s Shounen Ace magazine from 1994 to 2001.

“TOKYOPOP looks forward to not only sharing this compelling series with its existing fanbase here in America, but also to introducing a whole new audience of readers to Macross 7 Trash,” said the company’s President & COO John Parker.

Comic-Con, San Diego, CA (July 17, 2003) Top U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP Inc. and Courtney Love have announced their collaboration on an original project fueled by the singer/songwriter’s passion for manga. The shojo fantasy manga series—Princess Ai—will feature the character design of famed manga-ka Ai Yazawa (Paradise Kiss) and the creative vision of D.J. Milky (Karma Klub).

Princess Ai is the story of a smart and talented, yet controversial young woman who utilizes the public stage not only for self-expression but also to hide from her assailants. She is the princess of a mysterious, unknown land, who has escaped to our world and is now taking refuge in the bustling nightclubs of Kabushiki-cho.

“I have always loved the Japanese culture and the people. Princess Ai is a great character because she feels like my alter-ego, but in a fantasy setting,” said Love. “I’m very excited to work with TOKYOPOP, a company that is truly innovative in its approach towards crossing creative boundaries.”

With a new album, America’s Sweetheart, debuting on October 28th on Virgin Records and a tour to follow in November, Love plans to encompass Princess Ai imagery into various phases of her music—both live and recorded video. Additionally, both Yazawa and Milky have been working with Love’s lyrics to build the story and its dialogue. The series is slated for a 2004 release.

“We are very pleased that we could team up with one of the most influential rock stars of our generation and certainly one of the most colorful personalities,” said TOKYOPOP CEO & CCO, Stuart Levy. “Manga is just the start. Look for animation projects, merchandise and other evolutions of Princess Ai in the near future.”

Comic-Con, San Diego, CA (July 18, 2003)?Leading U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP Inc. has just added seven new titles to its already-impressive 2004 lineup. With topics that range from invading amphibians to the turmoil of love, these exciting series promise fans a wide range of delightful reads. Sgt. Frog, Ai Yori Aoshi, Faeries’ Landing, Snow Drop, Kill Me Kiss Me, Les Bijoux and Ghost! are manga series you won’t want to miss. Read on…

Sgt. Frog: Keroro Gunsou (Comedy) The creative vision of Mine Yoshizaki (Arcade Gamer Fubuki), this hilarious story first gained recognition serialized in Kadokawa’s #1 boys’ manga magazine. Meet Sergeant Keroro. As Captain of the Space Invasion Forces Special Advance Team of the 58th Planet of the Gamma Storm Cloud System, he’s been sent to the planet Pokopen (aka Earth) to collect intelligence for his invasion force. He’s armed… he’s on a mission… and did we mention he’s a frog? It’s invasion of the weird in this wacky comedy hit!

Ai Yori Aoshi (Romance / Comedy) Kou Fumizuki’s Ai Yori Aoshi poses the ever-asked question: does love truly conquer all? The daughter of a traditional family, Aoi has always known that she would marry into money. Her parents planned it that way. She even knows her future husband Kaoru—the heir to an enormous fortune—and has loved him since they were children. Roadblock! Kaoru has been disowned, and now, despite her family’s protests, Aoi wants to marry him anyway. What obstacles must the two overcome in order to be together?

Faeries’ Landing (Comedy / Fantasy) From You Hyun comes this delightful manga that takes a comical and rather imaginative look at dating. Welcome to Faeries’ Landing, a place where the real world and the Faerie realm collide. Like most people, 16-year-old Ryan doesn’t realize that supernatural beings descend on his town at night, but when this shy guy stumbles upon a grounded faerie, he suddenly finds himself her guardian. The good news: she’s a hottie. The bad news: she’s read his fortune, and his love-life is doomed.

Snow Drop (Romance) This moving, dramatic story was created by Choi Gyung-ah (Akashic Records). Like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, Snow Drop is about two star-crossed teens who fall madly in love, despite the odds against them. Sana was kidnapped and raped as a child, but she is trying to put that experience behind her. When she meets Hayden in high school, they instantly click and fall in love. However, a dark secret from their past threatens to tear them apart. New TOKYOPOP® Manga July 18, 2003 Page 2

Kill Me Kiss Me (Romance / Drama) Created by Lee Young Yuu (Pastel Green Spell), Kill Me Kiss Me is a charming tale of adolescent angst. Smitten with teen idol star Kun Kung, Teyon Ihm dreams of one day meeting the famous model and, perhaps, marrying him. Of course, she knows it’s just a silly pipe dream and would never even think of an encounter, much less a tryst, coming to pass. Cross-gender hijinks and madcap hilarity surround this tender story of one girl’s pursuit of true love.

Les Bijoux (Fantasy / Adventure) Literally French for “The Jewels,” this fascinating manga was written by Jo Eun-Ha and illustrated by Park Sang-Sun. Its story takes readers into a world of sharply drawn class structures called Mines where “Habits” exist to rule and “Spars” exist to serve. Their future dim and seemingly set in stone, the Spars find hope in an unlikely hero—the androgynous child born of a dwarf and hunchback.

VIZ, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of two new titles in The SHONEN JUMP graphic novel line, Rurouni Kenshin and Hikaru no Go making their debut in the Graphic Novel format. Fans will be able to get a sneak peek into Rurouni Kenshin through SHONEN JUMP Magazine and Hikaru No Go will be serialized in SHONEN JUMP magazine beginning in January, its anniversary issue. Bringing the most action-packed, popular titles directly from Japan, these two new titles will garner much press and consumer excitement with the launch of the first graphic novel as early as November 2003. Look for another exciting announcement in August as we announce our acquisition of an eagerly awaited title.

Rurouni Kenshin

One of the biggest manga hits of the 1990s, Rurouni Kenshin is set in Japan during the late 1800s and brings this remarkable period of Japanese history to life. It is the Meiji Restoration, and the feudal system separating the classes has ended. By law, the samurai must give up their swords – symbols of their traditional power – but a few still resist the changing times. In Japan, the accumulated sales for all volumes combined for Rurouni Kenshin was 4.5 million copies. Currently airing on Cartoon Network, Creator Nobuhiro Watsuki’s first series, Rurouni Kenshin ran for 28 volumes in Japan. Translated in 14 countries worldwide, this is the first time the manga will be translated into English, but the anime TV, movie and OAV series are available in English, sometimes under the title Samurai X. Fans will be able to see a sneak preview of the series in the November issue of the SHONEN JUMP Magazine (on sale October 7, 2003).

RUROUNI KENSHIN, VOLUME 1 SHONEN JUMP graphic novel story & art by Nobuhiro Watsuki b&w, 208 pages $7.95 USA/$12.95 CAN ISBN: 1-59116-220-3

Hikaru No Go

The latest hit game among Japanese students has nothing to do with cards or magical beatss. In fact, it’s not even a new game, but one that used to be associated with old folks. How did it get to be so popular? Simple: It has really cool manga! Currently at 18 volumes, Hikaru No Go (The Go of Hikaru) has been hitting the top of Japan’s manga sales charts for several years. The series is a team effort, written by Yumi Hotta and drawn by Takeshi Obata, with young go master Yukari Umezawa as technical advisor and Japan’s National Go Association as their willing supporters. The rest is a unique gaming comic that has resurrected the popularity of this traditional Chinese strategy game (superficially similar to Othello). In Japan, the latest volume of Hikaru (vol. 23) sold 830,000, and altogether (from Vol. 1 to 23) has sold 21 million to date. It's also been translated in 7 different countries.

This series will be making its debut as a serialization in the January issue of the SHONEN JUMP Magazine, to replace Sand Land that ends in the November issue.

HIKARU NO GO, VOLUME 1 SHONEN JUMP graphic novel Story by Yumi Hotta, Art by Takeshi Obata b&w, 208 pages $7.95 USA/$12.95 CAN

This provocative manga stars high school student Alice Sakaguchi who has a recurring dream that she’s part of a team of seven alien scientists from the moon. She doesn’t believe it until the evidence starts building up. She keeps meeting other people who’ve been having these strange dreams as well, and fragments of a past life keep her wondering if it’s not too crazy to be true. And now, even her eight year old neighbor is acting strange.

PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH, VOL.1 VIZ graphic novel Story and art by Saki Hiwatari b&w, 192 pages $9.95 USA/$16.50 CAN SHIPS 10/22/03 ISBN: 1-59116-059-6

Alice was a typical young girl – hopelessly in love and bored, until she follows a magical rabbit that literally jumps in front of her life. Alice 19th, Vol. 1 The Lotis Master

Alice Seno seems like a normal girl in high school. She¹s a bit shy; she’s got a crush on a boy name Kyo; and she’s got an older sister who is more popular than she is. Pretty normal stuff until Alice has an encounter with a mysterious and magical rabbit girl that changes the course of her life. Words have power, and Alice has the potential to become a master of this power. Uncontrolled use of these words, however, can have deadly consequences, and Alice inadvertently sends her sister into a world of darkness. Alice resolves to save her sister from the darkness, but in order to do so, she must become a master of the Lotis Words. Will the dark side be more than she can handle?

ALICE 19TH, VOLUME 1: LOTIS MASTER VIZ graphic novel story & art by Yu Watase b&w, 192 pages $9.95 USA/$16.50 CAN ISBN: 1-59116-215-7 SHIPS 10/22 /03

Sixteen year old Hatsumi Narita can’t believe that life can get any worse --her family’s landlady is a gossiping nightmare, and the landlady’s son is a bully! To top it off, an act of kindness backfires and makes Hatsumi the bully’s slave! Hot Gimmick, Volume 1

Hot Gimmick is the new manga by Aihara Miki. It started its publication with the December 2000 issue of shojo manga magazine Betsucomi (Bessatsu Shojo-Comic) (from Shogakukan), and has six tankoubon (graphic novels) released so far.

In company-owned rabbit-hutch apartments live tenants who can’t afford to live anywhere else. And in the complex where sixteen year old Hatsumi Narita lives, everyone’s lives are ruled by the rumor-mongering, self-righteous landlady, Mrs. Tachibana. Get on Tachibana’s bad side, and life becomes hell.

When Hatsumi has to buy a pregnancy test because her popular sister Akane thinks she’s pregnant, Mrs. Tachibana’s son, Ryoki, who used to bully Hatsumi as a kid, catches her and promises not to tell the world about Hatsumi’s secret as long as she becomes his slave.

Suddenly Azusa, Hatsumi’s protector in their youth, reappears to save her again! He’s moving back into the neighborhood! Despite the budding romance between Hatsumi and Azusa, Ryoki has control over her through the secret that could ruin the lives of everyone in Hatsumi’s family, and he hasn¹t forgotten who his slave is! And he’ll make sure Hatsumi doesn’t forget either!

WHAT Media Reception

WHERE Comic-Con International, San Diego Convention Center Media Press Room 33A

WHEN Friday, July 18, 2003 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHY To give the media an opportunity to meet and interview the top aggressive inline-skaters in the world (Eito speaks English). The Yasutoko Brothers and VIZ, LLC (publisher of SHONEN JUMP, the world's most popular manga) will also announce a marketing partnership for the 2003-04 ASA Pro Tour (Aggressive Skaters Association).

"We've listened to our fans and delivered," said Peter Castro, Sales Manager, Central Park Media. "Our $9.99 pricing promises to be competitive without lowering the high standards of quality our readers have grown accustomed to. In short, whether you're a die-hard Otaku (fan) or an occasional reader, Central Park Media will maintain its commitment to its manga fans."

"The re-pricing of these quality titles will make them all the more competitive and appealing to our customers," said Kurt Hassler, Graphic Novel Buyer for Waldenbooks.

Additional fall titles slated for re-issue release as part of the new line are previous best-sellers: Call Me Princess, Nadisco: Book One, Aquarium, and Dark Angel: Book One, Path to Destiny. As part of its pre-launch strategy, Central Park Media will be offering advance copy sales of the Tomoko Taniguchi-authored manga, Popcorn Romance and Call Me Princess, at its booth at the Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF), August 29-31 in New York City. In addition, Tomoko Taniguchi will be on-hand to meet fans and autograph purchases at the CPM booth.

Call Me Princess Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Mako has dreams of being swept off her feet by a handsome prince. She wants to forget about her high school trials and tribulations but mostly just wants someone to love her and call her princess.

"Charming, delightful, impressive." -- SequentialTart.com

* Format: Size: 5" X 7 3/8" * Black & White

TITLE: Call Me Princess CATALOG #: CMX 61601MM RATING: Age 3 and Up SRP PRICE: $9.99 PAGES: 192 STREET DATE: October 1, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: September 8, 2003

Nadesico Book One Story and art by Kia Asamiya, the artist of Uncanny X-Men and Batman: Child of Dreams. It's an invasion! An alien armada from Jupiter has amassed enough power to destroy all of Earth's defenses. Earth's final hope lies in the Space Battleship Nadesico, a ship created using recently discovered extraterrestrial technology. Can the Nadesico's rag-tag crew overcome their idiosyncrasies and defeat the alien fleet, or will Earth's last hope be lost?

As seen on the Cartoon Network!

* Format: Size: 5" X 7 3/8" * Black & White

TITLE: Nadesico: Book One CATALOG #: CMX 62401MM RATING: Age 13 and Up SRP PRICE: $9.99 PAGES: 184 STREET DATE: October 1, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: September 8, 2003

Popcorn Romance Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. A pair of metalhead brothers were psyched. They made their onstage debut when disaster struck and one of them collapsed. To recuperate they decide to rest at their grandfather's farm in the country, but now the farm might be turned-into a golf course. What are they going to do and what's to become of the love that they left behind in the city? CPM/$9.99 Launch/Page 3

"Beautiful and powerful, her style and stories will bring a smile to your lips and put you in the mood to daydream." -- SequentialTart.com

* Format: Size: 5" X 7 3/8" * Black & White

TITLE: Popcorn Romance CATALOG #: CMX 64901G RATING: Age 3 and Up SRP PRICE: $9.99 PAGES: 192 STREET DATE: October 8, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: September 8, 2003

Aquarium Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity and romance.

"Intriguing, powerful, and thought-provoking." -- SequentialTart.com

* Format: Size: 5" X 7 3/8" * Black & White

TITLE: Aquarium CATALOG #: CMX 62801MM RATING: Age 3 and Up SRP PRICE: $9.99 PAGES: 200 STREET DATE: November 5, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: October 13, 2003

Dark Angel Book One: The Path To Destiny Story and art by Kia Asamiya, the artist of Uncanny X-Men and Batman: Child of Dreams. Dark is a young man destined for great things. He's next in line to be the magical guardian of his country, but before he can assume that responsibility, he'll have to confront demons, angels, friends and his own insecurities.

"Amazing." - SequentialTart.com

* Format: Size: 5" X 7 3/8" * Black & White

CPM/$9.99 Launch/Page 4

Who: KIM KANG WON, MANGA ARTIST AND CREATOR

Kim Kang Won is best known for her delightful series I.N.V.U., a hip, moving, topsy-turvy look at the lives and loves, trials and travails of four teenage girls. With artistry steeped in emotion, the teen angst of Ms. Kim's finely drawn characters comes alive in this series. Its story is both fun and touching. Kim takes much of her inspiration from the lifestyle and scenic backdrop of her hometown Islan, in the outskirts of Seoul, Korea. Her hobbies include travel, exercise, hiking, mountain climbing, tea parties, cooking, singing and, of course, anime & manga.

What: Autograph and Q&A Session

When: Sunday, July 20, 2003 2:00PM - 3:00PM

In Chou-jikuu Yousai Macross, players will take control of the Valkyrie plane and fight against the Zentraedi army. Much like in the original anime, the Valkyrie can transform into three different modes: fighter, gerwalk, and battloid. Each mode has different abilities. For example, the fighter is fast and can fire missiles rapidly, while the gerwalk can hover over the ground while shooting missiles. The battloid mode can't shoot missiles but has a laser cannon to shoot down enemy fire. The developers said that they are aiming to create the ultimate Macross game, and will not make a game that just relies on its license.

THE BOOTH The A.D. Vision, Inc. companies (including ADV Films, Newtype USA and Anime Network) will be headquartered at booth #3115.

STUFF TO BUY As always, there will be stacks of DVDs and other goodies to buy at the booth, including the already legendary OTAKU BAR soap!

FREE STUFF Giveaways. Constantly. T-shirts, stickers, you name it.

INTERESTING PEOPLE In addition to numerous staff members, ADV Films is sending Co-Founder, Senior Producer and VP of Production Matt Greenfield, DVD Producer David L. Williams, and "Lady Death" Producer Andy Orjuela to the convention.

ANIME NETWORK Demand Your Anime Sweepstakes The Demand Your Anime Sweepstakes rolls into its third week! Open to anyone who logs on to www.theanimenetwork.com and demands the Anime Network from his/her cable provider, the Demand Your Anime Sweepstakes has a 2004 Honda Civic Si as its grand prize, plus weekly prizes as well. Computer terminals will be available at booth #3115 so that convention attendees can sign up on the spot.

Anime Network in High Definition Anime Network, the nation's first 24-hour network dedicated to Japanese animation, is presenting an ongoing series of exclusive preview screenings of the network's latest offering: Anime Network in High Definition. The preview, giving just a taste of the content that is to air on iN DEMAND's suite of 24-hour High-Definition channels (INHD and INHD2), will include eye-popping content from "NOIR," "Spriggan," "Samurai X," "You're Under Arrest" and the wildly anticipated series "Magical Shopping Street Abenobashi." Screenings will take place all day, every day during the convention; admission is free, but requires a ticket, available through the ADV Films/Anime Network booth (#3115) or from the Anime Network's team of roving staffers. Screenings take upstairs, in Room 27A.

THRILLING SCREENINGS ADV Films anime titles will screen throughout the convention; detailed schedules and locations are available through www.sdcc.org; titles slated to screen include episodes from "RahXephon," "King of Bandit Jing," "Aura Battler Dunbine," "Saiyuki," "Sakura Wars TV" "Samurai X," "Voices of a Distant Star" and much, much more.

CELEBRITY APPEARANCES Stars from three of ADV Films' live-action science fiction releases will appear to sign autographs: · Saturday, July 19, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Gordon Michael Woolvet, "Harper" from "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda;" · Saturday, July 19, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Forbes March, "Jesse Kilmartin" from "Mutant X;" · Sunday, July 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Daniel Goddard, "Dar the BeastMaster" from "BeastMaster." Goddard will be accompanied by a servil cat, a leopard-like feline.

FASCINATING PANEL MEETINGS "Lady Death" Andy Orjuela, Producer of the "Lady Death" feature film, will appear with ADV's Rod Peters at the "Lady Death" panel, Friday, July 18, 12:30-1:30 pm in Room 6A. Be there for updates on the production, a look at the latest trailer and sneak peeks of the latest artwork.

"What's New at ADV?" Greenfield and Williams take the stage later on Friday for the "What's New at ADV?" panel, looking at the firm's latest strategic initiatives, new acquisitions and impending releases. July 18, 3:30-4:30 pm, Room 9.