Fans wanting to grab the last few seats can do so by going to the above link, please mention ANS when signing up.
http://www.bayareaanime.com/osxfansubs.html
http://www.bayareaanime.com/japaneseosx.html
For Tech TV Anime Unleashed, Betterman ends Friday with 2 ep at 1am and 1:30am, repeated at 2am 2:30am.
Starting Monday night: Silent Mobius (Ends Apr 25.)
Monday, Apr 28:
4:30 PM - Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure (M-F Ends May 9.)
1:00 am - Serial Experiments Lain (M-Th +F Block Ends May 8.)
[End dates for the above 2 and Start/End dates below are uncertain, as TechTV
needs to buy a calendar as their schelude has days of the week that _do not_
match the dates, so the dates from here on in are best guess.]
Friday, May 9:
11 PM - Armitage III: Polymatrix (Movie)
Monday, May 12:
4:30 PM - Crest of the Stars (M-F Ends June 2.)
1:00 am - Betterman (M-Th +F Block Ends May 30.)
http://www.the-magicbox.com/game121902e.htm
The above link Has some pictures of the game in developement.
Also here are trailers:
http://www.herothemovie.com/trailer/index.htm
Version 1 is narrated in English
Version 2 is subtitled (not narrated) but speaking parts for the actors.
A 2 disc Special Edition R3 DVD, it comes out this friday!
Mark Schilling's The Yakuza Movie Book: A Guide To Japanese Gangster Films will be released in June with interviews, over 100 film reviews, and studies of actors and directors. Coming in the fall from the publisher is "THE DORAMA ENCYCLOPEDIA: A GUIDE TO JAPANESE TV DRAMA SINCE 1953" by Jonathan Clements and Motoko Tamamuro.
"Manga continues to be one of the hottest categories in bookstores, and publishers are responding to the demand with both new product and new marketing tools."
The piece goes on to focus on publishing efforts carried out by both Darkhorse Comics and Tokyopop. Similar to Anime, apparantly as elusive as ever are actual market estimates or numbers on the current state, growth over time and projected growth of the industry as a whole. The end of the piece does offer some fleeting insights:
"We're not going to scare John Grisham, but the numbers are really solid," said one marketing executive. But returns continue to be phenomenally low. "Our sell-through has been really good," said Martens at Dark Horse. Tokyopop's returns are about 8%, which suggests there may not be enough product on the shelves."
http://www.vap.co.jp/airmaster/
New Ninja Gaiden pics: http://www.the-magicbox.com/game031503a.htm
Thanks to Nick for the links.
Radisson Inn Huntsville Airport (256) 772-8855
Chibicon 2k3 www.geocities.com/chibicon2k3 Email: Chibicon2k3@yahoo.com
Chibicon 2k3 May 2-4 Radisson Inn Huntsville Airport Madison/Huntsville, AL
C-Kon is an annual, not-for-profit Japanese Animation convention that is put on, hosted and sponsored by the Ball State University Japanese Animation Society.
This is the second year in business, and are looking forward to another fun and exciting convention! I thought I would pass along the latest news on what was happening.
Where South Bend Century Center, South Bend, IN
When October 3-5th.
Industry guests Manga Entertainment Animefilmation
Guests so far Keith Burgess Nikki Froberg Doug Smith Monica Rial
Our Dealers are: Anime Pavilion Anime Palace Splash Page Comics/Anime USA Asylum Anime
Up for auction at C-Kon 2003: AF has agreed to put a supporting role in an upcoming dub up for auction at C-Kon 2003. You read that right! You can bid on and win a supporting role in an upcoming anime release at C-Kon 2003, with all travel expenses to L.A. will be covered by the company.This is an anime fan's dream come true. I know many of you will be wanting this badly, so start saving now!
We are not done planning yet, and there is a lot more to come! I can't even speak about some of the great stuff coming up but it's awesome, I promise you!
Stay tuned for further updates at our homepage www.ckon.org. See you in October!
http://www.sammohung.com/index1.htm has a scanned(but untranslated) interview with Sammo Hung in Japanese game magazine "Hyper Playstation 2", as well as an interview with the head cook of Hung's Las Vegas restaurant, Dai Go Dai.
According to http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hp&cf=prev&id=1808406310 , The Touch is now headed for a wide Spring 2004 release.
And http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hp&cf=prev&id=1808429826&intl=us has the following cast for Around the World in 80 Days: Jackie Chan (Passepartout), Steve Coogan (Phileas Fogg), Jim Broadbent (Lord Kelvin), Cecille de France (Monique de Grave), Johnny Knoxville.
Rachael Carothers KosaiKon Chairperson
AnimeNEXT (http://www.animenext.org) is please to announce that the following guests have confirmed their appearance this year:
Voice Actors: *Mike Sinterniklaas (Leonardo, TMNT; Founder NYAV dubbing studio) *Mike Pollack (Meat, Ultimate Muscle; Takatori Knight Hunters) *Mike Diraison (Guts, Berserk) *Kristen Nelson (Megumi, Boogiepop Phantom, Mrs. Arima His & Her Circumstances)
Industry Reps: *Dave Williams (AD Vision) *Toshifumi Yoshida (Viz Video) *John Sirabella (Media Blasters) *CB Cebulski (Marvel Comics) *Robert Bricken (Anime Insider)
Artist Guest: *Robert DeJesus
This is just the beginning; visit our site to find out who else will be joining us this year!
AnimeNEXT is proud to announce that we will be hosting a concert and dance this year! Stay tuned for details!
The Hilton Rye Town is located in Rye Brook, NY, only 20 miles away from Manhattan. Situated near several major highways and by rail through Metro-North, the Hilton is accessible to travelers yet maintains the feel of a country hide-away. Visit our website at http://www.animenext.org/navi.php?navi=6 for more information.
$25 before May 1, 2003. Visit our website at http://www.animenext.org/navi.php?navi=10 to register online. You can use PayPal for on-line registration, or you can download the form and mail it in with check or money order to the address above.
Leading the pack as per the site's listings at least is Studio Ghibli's
Spirited Away with 10 ads:
http://www.oscarwatch.100megs18.com/FYC/Disney/spiritedaway.html
Following are Lilo and Stitch with 7 ads, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron with 6, Treasure Planet who landed 3, and Ice Age with 2 ads.
Directed by Yasunori Ide (Ah! My Goddess The Movie) - Please Teacher! is the funniest anime of the year! With the success of both the Please Teacher! (Onegai Teacher!) anime series in Japan and Comics One release of the Onegai Teacher manga - Bandai Entertainment is poised to add Please Teacher! to the long list of anime all-time romantic comedies. With the launch of www.pleaseteacher.net, fans can get more information on the story, main characters, home video DVD information, check out the trailer for the series, an image gallery, and information on the comic books.
Kei Kusanagi isn't your typical 15 year old high school student. He's actually an 18 year old with a rare disorder that puts him into what he calls, a "standstill". When he was younger, this disorder left him in a deep coma which stunted his growth for the next three years! Mizuho Kazami isn't your typical teacher either. She's actually an alien sent by the Galaxy Federation to observe the Earth! As the sole human being with knowledge of Ms. Kazumi's secret, Kei must...marry the alien?! Homework, dating, and a gorgeous wife - going to school has never been quite this fun!
Please Teacher! - Hot For Teacher will be released as a Limited Edition Box with DVD (Limited to 15,000 units) and as a stand alone DVD release. Release Date: 5/6/2003 Format: DVD Total Running Time: 125 Min. Suggested Age: 16UP
Please Teacher! - Hot For Teacher Limited Edition Box with DVD (Limited to 15,000 units) DVD Features and Extras include: Interactive Animated Menus, Dolby Digital Audio, English/Japanese Language, English Subtitles Optional, Reversible DVD cover, Commercials, Episode 1 Preview, Design Gallery, Promotion Clip, Please Teacher! Trailer, Original CD Soundtrack, Onegai Teacher mini-manga, Please Teacher! Postcard Set, and Bandai Previews. SRP: $59.98
Please Teacher! - Hot For Teacher DVD Features and Extras include: Interactive Animated Menus, Dolby Digital Audio, English/Japanese Language, English Subtitles Optional, Reversible DVD Cover, Commercials, Episode 1 Preview, Design Gallery, Please Teacher! Trailer, Promotion Clip, and Bandai Previews.
Record of Lodoss War - Welcome To Lodoss Island! Book Two Conceived by Record of Lodoss War creator Ryo Mizuno and then lovingly lampooned by the co-creator of the hit TV series, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, Rei Hyakuyashiki. Fire Demons and Flaming Dimwits! Join your favorite characters as they return to the accursed isle of Lodoss. Woodchuck is missing and a new threat looms in the form of a fire demon...will the world be consumed...in laughter?!
Record of Lodoss War - Welcome to Lodoss Island! Book 2 offers the following features:
* Format 5.5" X 8" * Black and white
TITLE: Record of Lodoss War - Welcome to Lodoss Island! Book Two RUNNING TIME: 128 Pages RATING: Ages 13 & Up SRP PRICE: $15.95 CATALOG #: CMX 64002G STREET DATE: June 4, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: May 12, 2003
Slayers Special: Notorious (GN) Story by Hajime Kanzaka the creator of The Slayers and Lost Universe video series and featuring the stunning artwork of Tommy Ohtsuka and Yoshihiro Komada!
Bandits and Beauties and Maids, Oh My! Lina and Naga are back and pandemonium is sure to follow. Join them as they take on ninjas, clones and lovesick fanboys in a fantasy world gone bananas!
Slayers Special: Notorious offers the following features:
* Format 5.5" X 8" * Black and white
TITLE: Slayers Special: Notorious RUNNING TIME: 184 Pages RATING: Ages 13 & Up SRP PRICE: $15.95 CATALOG #: CMX 64502G STREET DATE: June 11, 2003 PRE-ORDER DATE: May 12, 2003
LUPIN III NEWS.
Big News! A Lupin the Third Hollywood movie production has been put into
motion! The news was announced on February 25th, 2003 at a meeting of the
Foreign Correspondents' Clup of Japan. The rights to make a Lupin the Third
movie were bought by flim producer Gerald R. Molen, producer of Shindler's
List, Jurassic Park, Minority Report, etc.
In the interview, Molen said smiling that he wants to form a close
relationship with Monkey Punch. Looking very pleased, Monkey Punch aid
"although there has been a lot of talk about making a Lupin the Third movie
in the past, this is the first time that there has been this type of
contract to make one. After hearing Molen's speech, I definitely want this
project to suceed. If possible, I'd like this not to just be one film, but
turn into a long running serries like the James Bond films."
When talking about a Lupin the Third movie, of course every fan wants to
know who the cast will be, and if there will be any changes to the
characters' names or to the story. When asked these questions, Molen said
"it's still at too early a stage to say, but as for the story, I'd like the
screen-play author to be given
freedom concerning the concept. As for the characters' names, I'd like to
keep an international feeling."
Monkey Punch happily replied "If the 5 characters as they have been
established aren't changed, I'd like it to be made freely. Aside from that,
my advice will only be one of the considerations for the producers."
[Source: Lupin the Third Official Magaizine, March 2003]
Please note: above quoted remarks are translated from Japanese to English and may or may not reflect verbatim commentary.
Also, a small clarification and some more details on the Lupin the Third Official Magaizine, "It talks specially!! Nagai Australian teacher vs monkey punch" from a previous news article is a "Special Talk Session between Monkey Punch and Go Nagai (creator of Devil Man, Majinga Z, Violence Jack, etc.)" A script of a conversation between the two of them) in which they "discuss topics ranging from female characters to the future of Manga". The "Special Talk Session" with Monkey Punch-sensei is a regular segment in the Lupin the Third Official Magazine that in the past has featured his conversations with Terada Katsuya, Chiba Tsuya, and others. Other regular features include a small poster with a picture by Monkey Punch-sensei on one side and a picture by the artist of the current Lupin III manga serries on the reverse side; Lupin manga by both artists; photo collections of models in Fujiko cosply (which in the past have also included pictures of Monkey Punch-sensei with the issue's "Fujiko", and photographing her in one issue); as well as news and collums.
April 7th,2003 is approaching. It's Astro Boy's birthday! This April,a new Astro Boy TV series will start to air and a Hollywood film featuring Astro Boy will be released following year. At the same time a flood of new Astro Boy merchandise will come into the market. Also,various"The Birth of Astro Boy"events are being planned. We feel now is the time to show children endless possibilities for the future and a way of rich life that is free and embraces dreams.
The English-dub can be accessed here:
http://www.taf.metro.tokyo.jp/e/mihon/tezuka.html
Japanese dub preview can be accessed here:
http://www.taf.metro.tokyo.jp/j/mihon/tezuka.html
Excerpted from the piece:
The race here seems to be between "Spirited Away" by the Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki, considered the greatest of all animators, and "Lilo & Stitch," an uncommonly entertaining and original Disney film. Disney is distributing the Miyazaki, but is likely to put its clout behind the film from its own shop. So it's "Lilo & Stitch."
Akadot Retail has gratuitously stocked many Berserk related items that one can acces at the above link.
A lot of streets will be closed this week, due to the Academy Awards. So anyone travelling Downtown in L.A. might want to take note of where not to be at http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2003/03.03.13.html
Thanks to Daniel for the links.
Monkey punch responsibility edit
"Third RUPAN" formal magazine Extolment on-sale !!
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Monkey punch "the third RUPAN" With no book sheep inclusion episode "I TSU school of a phantom ... One !"38P effort printing!!
It talks specially!! Nagai Australian teacher vs monkey punch
In addition, one volume of RUPAN fan musts, such as a column, press conference information on all[ edited by the ' collection ] P and the formation of a third 177 RUPAN documentary film on the other day, etc. by Mr. Japanese artificial satellite Masaaki.
Price of 500 yen It is extolment on-sale ! in a bookstore and convenience stores all over the country. Information and cooperation : Incorporated company Futabasha Publishers, Ltd.
Mr. Kanno's most notable recent work has been as the animation character designer for the anime series RahXephon. ADV Films will release the first volume of RahXephon on March 25, 2003. This complex, highly anticipated science-fiction title is already receiving rave reviews from critics, who are responding enthusiastically to the tale of Ayato Kamina, his struggles to understand the truth behind an alien invasion, and his crucial role in fighting back as the pilot of the humanoid super weapon RahXephon.
Mr. Kanno's professional history also includes work as the animation character designer for the popular anime series Yu Yu Hakusho and for Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie. Other notable credits include work as an animator on Cowboy Bebop, as a production director on The Vision of Escaflowne, and as a key animator on Riding Bean and Fushigi Yuugi.
This will be Mr. Kanno's first appearance at a North American anime convention. He will be attending question-and-answer panels throughout the weekend as well as signing autographs for fans.
Manga Entertainment is proud to release the three part original video animation series Rayearth on one DVD April 29, 2003.
Rayearth is based on the popular Magic Knight Rayearth Japanese animated TV series by comic artists Clamp (X).
For friends Umi, Fuu and Hikaru, the tranquil beauty of springtime in Tokyo is not met with enthusiasm. Now that they've graduated from junior high, the unwelcome prospect of attending different high schools and living in different cities threatens to break up their intimate friendship. But when the girls make a fanciful wish to stay friends forever while standing beneath the mystical cherry blossom tree, they discover their wish will be granted, but their destinies will change.
In RAYEARTH, the faith and friendship of three young girls seals their destiny as the saviors of the world.
DVD features include: English 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound; Japanese 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound English 2.0 Stereo; Japanese 2.0 Stereo; Motion Menus; Photo Gallery; 11 Character Bios; Trailer; Manga Extras (Previews, DVD Catalog, Weblinks) Pre-book: April 1, 2003 Age Rating: 13 & up Running Time: 180 minutes SRP: $24.95 Selection #: MANGA4134-2 _______________
Based upon the phenomenally successful video game STREET FIGHTER, martial arts masters Ken, Ryu and Chun Li take on the world's greatest fighters in this extremely popular action-packed 29 episode now available for the first time in a LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS DVD BOXED SET - STREET FIGHTER II V - THE COLLECTION on April 29, 2003.
This specially priced 4 DVD boxed set contains the complete series featuring over 14 hours of blistering animated martial arts action and adventure. The DVD collection is presented in a colorful eye-catching foldout package with a free Street Fighter II V poster included and a free animation cel offer inside. The Street Fighter II V Collection is specially priced at $89.95 SRP ($30 less than buying the 4 DVDs individually).
From the sinister back-alleys of Hong Kong to the muddy banks of the Ganges, from Thailand to Spain and across lands unknown, Ken, Ryu and Chun Li track-down the very best fighters in the world to compete and improve their fighting skills. Featuring extraordinary animation and a wicked cast of martial arts characters, watch as these legendary warriors collide in this amazing martial arts action series.
DVD Special Features Include: English & Japanese Stereo; English Subtitles; Japanese Production Credits; Original Street Fighter Trailers; Theme song Re-mixes; Manga Video Previews; Fan Club Information; Manga DVD Catalog; Palm Pictures DVD Previews and Weblinks. Pre-book: April 1 Age Rating: 13 & up Running Time: 780 minutes Selection #: MANGA4130-2
Be sure to watch for the next installment of the exciting Street Fighter saga- Street Fighter Alpha 2, currently in production in Japan by Manga and Capcom.
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