RELEASE DATE SET FOR POWER STONE: THE LAST BATTLEFIELD

HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2002 - ADV FILMS has set a street date of July 2, 2002 for Power Stone: The Last Battlefield, the anticipated final volume of the fun-filled and action-packed anime series based on the popular Capcom video game.

When two of the mysterious and magical Power Stones are stolen, young adventurer Edward Falcon sets out to warn his friends Wang Tang and Gunrock. His warning arrives too late, however, as dark hands of magic are already circling around our intrepid heroes. Mysterious apparitions begin to attack Edward and his friends-monsters that somehow seem connected to his idol, the fighter Valgas. Then, Edward discovers the terrible secret behind his enemies' acquisition of the Power Stones - and you can bet it won't be welcome news. Finally, in the terrifying Dark Land, Edward and his combative cohorts are confronted with the supreme evil incarnate. You won't believe how this one ends! Don't miss a single second of the thrilling conclusion of Power Stone!

The animated series Power Stone is based on the best selling Capcom fighting game of the same name. ADV FILMS' DVD release ($19.98 SRP) of Power Stone: The Last Battlefield will feature the English-language version, as well as previews of upcoming ADV FILMS releases.

A.D. Vision (ADV) is a revolutionary force advancing the art of anime in North America -- and across the world. Since its inception in 1992, ADV, its labels and subsidiaries (including ADV FILMS) has broadened a once limited niche market into a global industry with growing appeal. North America's #1 distributor of Japanese animation, ADV distributes premier titles, such as: Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion. ADV's commitment to genre programming, including popular science fiction programs such as Farscape, and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe has helped ADV become a burgeoning entertainment powerhouse. For more information, visit ADV on the web at www.advfilms.com .

RELEASE DATE SET FOR NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PERFECT COLLECTION

HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2002 - ADV FILMS has set a street date of April 9, 2002 for the highly anticipated Neon Genesis Evangelion Perfect Collection, a special collector's edition package containing the entire Neon Genesis Evangelion television series on eight discs, presented in a box designed especially for this project and suitable for display. Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most critically acclaimed anime series of all time, and was recently ranked sixth on a list of the "50 Coolest Anime of All Time" by Wizard Entertainment's Anime Invasion magazine.

At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come...but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.

ADV FILMS' release of the Neon Genesis Evangelion Perfect Collection ($169.98 SRP) contains eight DVD volumes - including a newly remastered volume one - in the English language version, along with the Japanese, Spanish, and French versions with English subtitles. Each DVD also includes special features such as scene selection, character bios, and more.

A.D. Vision (ADV) is a revolutionary force advancing the art of anime in North America -- and across the world. Since its inception in 1992, ADV, its labels and subsidiaries (including ADV FILMS) has broadened a once limited niche market into a global industry with growing appeal. North America's #1 distributor of Japanese animation, ADV distributes premier titles, such as: Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion. ADV's commitment to genre programming, including popular science fiction programs such as Farscape, and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe has helped ADV become a burgeoning entertainment powerhouse. For more information, visit ADV on the web at www.advfilms.com .

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT SET TO BRING KIKAIDER ON DVD HOME VIDEO

One of Japan’s most renowned and beloved live action and animated property comes to North America. New York, NY (February 11, 2002) – Bandai Entertainment announced today the DVD home video release of Kikaider at this year’s American International Toy Fair. Based on the popular Japanese live action series, Kikaider the animated series comprises of 13 episodes and will be released exclusively on DVD - August 6, 2002.

Produced by SME Visual Works in Japan and distributed by Bandai Entertainment in North America, Kikaider is based on live action works by Shotaro Ishinomori (Kamen Rider, Power Rangers).

Alongside the release of Kikaider on DVD home video – Bandai Creation, a division of Bandai America Inc., also announced the launch of Bandai StudioWorks, a compilation of highly detailed collector figures designed by famous Japanese artists based on classic Japanese live action and anime properties. Bandai StudioWorks first compilation of collector figures, based on the popular Kikaida series, will be released this spring.

The genius robotics professor, Dr. Komyoji has created Kikaider – a humanoid robot tasked with the protection of Dr. Komyoji’s son and daughter. Gifted with the conscience circuit, Kikaider is given the power to simulate real emotions that helps to distinguish between “right and wrong”. Can Kikaider protect Dr. Komyoji’s children and battle against the evil Dr. Gill and his army of androids? The fight against world domination lies in the hands of Kikaider.

This came in from AICN :

BEYBLADE: LET IT RIP! TO WIN

Current and Former NFL, NHL & NBA Greats To Battle Against Each Other

On Sunday, February 10, Salt Lake City won't be the only place the gold, silver and bronze will be handed to brave competitors, as Hasbro, Inc. and Toys "R" Us Times Square host BEYBLADE: LET IT RIP! TO WIN, where many kids will for the first time experience BEYBLADE - Japan's highly popular sports entertainment brand, featuring high-performance tops kids build, customize and battle.

Among those doing battle will be current and former NFL, NBA, and NHL stars. It will all happen in the giant BEYSTADIUM, an oversized arena where the stars and kids will LET IT RIP! (the ripcords, that is) launching BEYBLADE tops into battle

Top battlers will win BEYBLADE top-shaped "medals" in gold, silver and bronze, plus awesome Hasbro toy and game prize packs. This event serves as the kick-off for Toys "R" Us Times Square's consumer toy event "Preview the Toy Stars of 2002," in celebration of American International TOY FAIR(TM).

Kids have lifted the BEYBLADE brand to the top of the charts in Japan, where thousands of kids gather at similar events to battle. Through d-rights, Inc., and Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, licensing and merchandising agent, Hasbro has the rights to manufacture tops and other toys based on the BEYBLADE brand.

WHAT: "BEYBLADE: LET IT RIP! TO WIN" Competition

WHERE: Toys "R" Us Times Square, 44th & Broadway, NYC Event site: Action/Adventure, Second Level

WHO: Hasbro, Toys "R" Us Times Square, and lots of kids

As the master toy licensee for Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm), Mattel will introduce action figures and accessories, board games, puzzles, vehicles, playsets, activity toys, role playing products, youth electronics and ViewMaster products in 2002.

Yu-Gi-Oh!, which has already generated more than $2 billion in revenue in Japan, is based on a comic book series, which follows the adventures of Yugi, a high school student. Yugi's grandfather gives him an ancient Egyptian item called the "Millennium Puzzle" and when Yugi pieces the puzzle together he unexpectedly receives a powerful alter ego, and becomes the "King of Games." Every week Yugi battles opponents with virtual reality monster rivals and the "King of Games" takes over to protect him and his friends.

"Yu-Gi-Oh!," the animated television show, debuted on the Kids' WB! Saturday morning schedule in October 2001, and was the #1-rated broadcast program in its time period. "Yu-Gi-Oh!" ranks among the top 10 broadcast programs among boys 6-11 years old. So, if you don't know Yu-Gi-Oh!, then you will soon!

Figures and Playset

2" ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT: These great looking figures depict the characters and monsters from the hit television show, "Yu-Gi-Oh!" With more than 30 figures being introduced in 2002, kids will want to collect them all. The figures will be introduced in three assortments of 10 each and will come with a Holo-Tile(tm). Each Holo-Tile features a 3-D image of a Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm) monster on it. The Holo-Tiles can be played with the Deluxe Battle Playset for even more adventures. A.R.P.: $2.99 Age: 7+ Available: April

6" ACTION FIGURES WITH GAME: These articulated six-inch figures are main characters and monsters from the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" television show. Each will come with a unique Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm) game for added fun. The assortment includes Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Dark Magician and Maximus Pegasus. A.R.P.: $7.99 Age: 7+ Available: July

DELUXE MONSTER ASSORTMENT: The Deluxe Monster assortment features the monsters from the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" television show. Standing more than six-inches tall and fully articulated, each monster is equipped with unique firing projectiles for kids to recreate battle play from the show or create their own adventures. The assortment includes Deluxe Blue Eyes White Dragon and Exodia for Forbidden One figures. A.R.P.: $9.99 Age: 7+ Available: July

2" DELUXE BATTLE PLAYSET: The Deluxe Battle Playset lets kids store their two-inch collectible figures as well as set-up "battles" against the "Dueling Monsters." The playset unfolds to form the "Duel Monster" battle arena with positions for the two-inch collectible figures as well as two of the six-inch figures so they can duel across from each other. Kids can recreate the exciting "Duel Monsters" battles as seen in every episode of "Yu-Gi-Oh!," or create their own. The playset is also ideal for storing monsters. The playset comes with 10 Holo-Tile(tm) stands, one die and an exclusive two-inch collectible figure. A.R.P.: $19.99 Age: 7+ Available: July

Games & Puzzles

HEXONS GAME: Hexons is a collectible battle tile game system that combines the strategy of chess with the moves of checkers. The game pieces consist of six-sided metal tiles representing the main characters, monsters, spells and traps as seen on the television series, "Yu-Gi-Oh!" Each of the Hexons' six sides have different attack values that combine with the unique character tiles to create more damaging attacks. Players command one character surrounded by an army of monster tiles, battling their opponent's monsters as they navigate through their defenses. The first to capture the opposing player's character tile wins. Comes with game mat and two chains so kids can hang and wear their collectible Hexon pieces. A.R.P.: $9.99 Age: 7+ Available: July

YU-GI-OH!(tm) MILLENNIUM GAME: The Millennium Game is an exciting new board game that lets kids get into the action of Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm). In order to become the "King of Games," players must obtain all five pieces of the 3D Millennium Puzzle. Each player begins the game in the Ultimate Dueling Arena with one piece of the puzzle. Players need powerful monsters to win the "Arena" duels, and gather them by visiting the "Game Shops" located at the four corners of the board. Players move between the Arena and the Game Shops, battling in three separate duels along the way - Janken, Saikoro and Ikusa - trying to get the most powerful Monster Slider Cards. They return to the Arena to compete for the remaining puzzle pieces. The first player to assemble the Millennium Puzzle wins. A.R.P.: $15.99 Age: 7+ Available: July

300-PIECE POSTER PUZZLE: The 300-piece poster inter-locking jigsaw puzzle is the only one that features hundreds of main Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm) characters and monsters from the television show in one puzzle. A.R.P.: $7.99 Age: 6+ Available: May

MINI PUZZLE ASSORTMENT: Kids will love collecting all 12 of their favorite Yu-Gi-Oh!(tm) mini puzzles featuring key characters from the hit television show. The 50-piece puzzles are small enough so that kids can take them with them on trips, to share the experience of assembling them with friends. They will definitely want to collect them all! A.R.P.: $.99 Age: 6+ Available: May

"I cannot believe they're actually going to release that."

That sums up the reaction of the HobbyLink Japan staff to Bandai's recentconfirmation that they are going to release, in 1/144 scale, a model ofthe GP-03 Dendrobium next month. This is the huge, Gundam-mountingbattle machine that graces the finale of Gundam 0083 In thisscale, the completed kit will measure slightly over 1 meter long. That's40 inches, and that's not a typo. Catch a glimpse of the beast, and placeadvance orders for iton itspage at our web site.