MAY 2002 RELEASE UPDATES Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy - DVD Box Set “Mobile Suit Gundam redefined the giant robot genre” - Los Angeles Times Recently celebrating its 20th Anniversary in Japan – the definitive collection for all Gundam fans has finally arrived! Available for the first time on DVD home video – All three Mobile Suit Gundam theatrical movies will be made available in a handsome collector’s foil bound DVD Box set. In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious Principality of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits, has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the Federation's last hope lies within the prototype mobile suit Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young civilian Amuro Ray the Gundam's pilot, his own battle begins - a struggle not only for the Federation's survival, but for his own. Directed by the legendary, Yoshiyuki Tomino – The Mobile Suit Gundam trilogy is presented in its original Japanese language with English subtitles, rich Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, interactive menus, scene selections, full staff/cast list, and Bandai Entertainment previews. Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy – DVD Box Set Japanese Language w/ English subtitles TRT: 360 min. / Rated 13UP SRP: $69.98 UPC# 669198031397 / EDP# 11770 Order Date: 3.26.2002 / Street Date: 5.7.2002 Also Available Individually: Mobile Suit Gundam Movie SRP: $24.98 UPC# 669198031090 / EDP# 11767 Mobile Suit Gundam Movie – Soldiers of Sorrow SRP: $24.98 UPC# 669198031199 / EDP# 11768 Mobile Suit Gundam – Encounters in Space SRP: $24.98 UPC# 669198031298 / EDP# 11769 Pilot Candidate – The Test (V.4) “Plenty of mecha combat and human drama. This is sure to leave you wanting for more.” - animenewsnetwork.com One of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network’s brand new Adult Swim block is coming exclusively to DVD home video. Created by Yukiru Sugisaki, the final volume of the Pilot Candidate series will be released in its original and uncut form. Zero's experience inside the Goddess has recently earned him quite a bit of popularity within the G.O.A. When a Pilot is severely injured, the search to select a new top candidate begins! But it is during the candidate selection process in which Victim launches its new offensive! Zero and the others are ordered to support the Pilots in real life combat! Can the Pilot Candidates survive the test? Directed by Mitsuru Hongo (Outlaw Star) and character designs by Yamaoka Shinichi, Pilot Candidate – The Test will feature interactive menus, English and Japanese language with English subtitles, textless opening and ending credits, and Bandai Entertainment Previews. Pilot Candidate – The Test (V.4) English/Japanese Language w/ English subtitles TRT: 75 min. / Rated 13UP SRP: $24.98 UPC# 669198185892 / EDP# 11703 Order Date: 4.9.2002 / Street Date: 5.21.2002 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory - Volume 3 “Its potent combination of high-tech mecha, political scheming and memorable heroes and villains draws fans like nothing else!” - Wizard Magazine Continuing the smash hit Mobile Suit Gundam franchise on Cartoon Network – From the creators of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series - Stardust Memory has quickly become one of the top rated programs on Cartoon Networks new Adult Swim block! Universal Century 0083… As the Earth Federation's space fleet begins its naval review, the remnants of the Principality of Zeon carry out their secret plan of vengeance. Will Kou Uraki's newfound confidence and upgraded Gundam enable him to stop Anavel Gato's nuclear strike? Now begins the ultimate battle of Gundam against Gundam! Mechanical Designs by Shoji Kawamori (Escaflowne, Macross Plus) and character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop, Gundam 08th MS Team) - Stardust Memory features theatrical quality “OVA” animation, a reversible DVD cover, interactive animated menus, English and Japanese language w/ English subtitles, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, MS Encyclopedia, and Bandai Entertainment previews. Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory Volume 3 English/Japanese Language w/ English subtitles TRT: 75 min. / Rated 13UP SRP: $29.98 UPC# 669198036798 / EDP# 11735 Order Date: 4.9.2002 / Street Date: 5.21.2002 Ronin Warriors – Rescue Operations (V.2) The long awaited DVD release of one of the most popular anime series of all time continues with Ronin Warriors – Rescue Operations. Broadcast on syndicated television, the Sci-fi channel, and spearheading the original Toonami block on Cartoon Network – Ronin Warriors has a huge fan following in North America. Ryo has been separated from the others by the forces of darkness. But his courage and his strength will drive him to find them. Unfortunately though, they have been scattered throughout the land. Luckily, he’s got Mia on his side. And she will help him decipher the mysterious poem that holds the key to the locations of the remaining warriors. But there is danger at every turn, as the forces of evil are looking for the warriors as well. Available for the first time on DVD in North America – Rescue Operations features both the uncut US version and its original uncut Japanese (Samurai Troopers) – a total of 8 episodes on one disc. The DVD release also includes a reversible DVD cover, interactive animated menus, scene selection, English and Japanese language w/ English subtitles, and Bandai Entertainment previews. Ronin Warriors – Rescue Operations (V.2) English/Japanese Language w/ English subtitles TRT: 200 min. / Rated 13UP SRP: $24.98 UPC# 669198195198 / EDP# 11772 Order Date: 4.9.2002 / Street Date: 5.21.2002 Brain Powered DVD Collection 1 "The story quickly comes into its own…intellectually and emotionally rewarding" - Animerica From the original creator and director of Mobile Suit Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino - Born from organic plates of the planet, creatures known as Antibodies are being sought after by a mysterious organization known as Orphan. Hime Utsumiya finds herself in a middle of struggle that she does not understand. What secret agenda does Orphan have in store for Hime, the Brain Powered, and for the Earth? Brain Powered DVD Collection 1 features the first nine episodes on one 2-disc set, interactive animated menus, English and Japanese language with English subtitles, textless opening and ending credits, and Bandai Entertainment Previews. Brain Powered DVD Collection 1 English/Japanese Language w/ English subtitles TRT: 225 min. / Rated 16UP SRP: $44.98 UPC# 669198142093 / EDP# 10381 Order Date: 4.9.2002 / Street Date: 5.21.2002 ### Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like “Mobile Suit Gundam series”, “The Vision of Escaflowne”, “Cowboy Bebop”, and “The Big O ”. Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America Inc., who makes the toys for the FOX hit television series, Power Rangers and Digimon. Bandai Entertainment Inc. focuses on home video distribution and licensing. All U.S. operations are headquartered in a large, ultra-modern facility in Cypress, Calif. Bandai Co., Ltd is the third largest toy company in the world comprising 53 subsidiaries in 18 countries. 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