"Well, we are currently unable to complete licensing negotiations at this time. We are not at liberty to say what our release schedule and format will be, since we are waiting for confirmation on the contract before we can plan anything."
Belldandy: Inoue Kikuko
Morisato Keiichi: Kikuchi Masami
Urd: Touma Yumi
Skuld: Hisakawa Aya
Morgan Ru Fe: Kawasumi Ayako
Celestine: Yanaka Hiroshi
Peorth: Sakuma Rei
Ere: Kasahara Rumi
Ekusu: Yajima Akiko
Kurono: Horie Yui
Fujimi Chihiro: Imai Yuka
Morisato Megumi: Fuchizaki Yuriko
Hasegawa Sora: Ootani Ikue
Tamiya: Yanada Kiyoyuki
Ootaki: Futamata Issei
Macross DVD delayed until Summer 2001
At Anime Weekend Atlanta we gave the first sneak preview of episode 1 of Macross, and also announced that we are pushing back the release of Macross to the summer. This was not an easy decision to make, but we think it is the right one. Here is our reasoning:
* We obviously want the Macross set to be perfect. We could rush Macross out for Xmas but doing so would run an unnacceptable risk of a player compatibility problem slipping through the cracks.
* Our experience with UY DVD has been eye-opening. Proper DVD authoring is much more complex than video mastering, and a nightmare with respect to player compatibility. We want to nail down all these issue before we release Macross. A major difficulty for us is that Anime fans tend to have one of two types of DVD players, either the inexpensive ones or the very early models, and these are the ones that have the most player-specific issues.
* The UY DVD problems and the re-authoring of BGC DVD have consumed a huge amount of Shin's time, and have impacted our ability to progress on Macross. Even so, large amounts of the "minion" preproduction work, in particular the timing, have been locked down.
* As UY DVD and BGC dragged on, we realized that Shin was on the critical path for too many aspects of production, and we are going to be hiring an assistant producer to take on some of these functions and permit him to concentrate on DVD production issues.
* While Shin's been battling with DVD player issues, his minions have not been idle. They have gone ahead and done the pre-authoring conversion work on a large number of titles, including the next UY TV DVD set, as well as the movies and OVAs. We are accelerating the production of the next UY TV DVD set to act as a test-bed for all the fixes we've uncovered on the first one. It will probably ship in January though we may be able to get it done in time for Xmas. We will reopen the signup on this next week.
* We have other products that are either in authoring or about to go into authoring, and are expanding the number of authoring houses we deal with. These projects include Spirit of Wonder, Lone Wolf and Cub, Oh My Goddess and Vampire Miyu. But we have to be careful because extra projects suck away even more time from Shin's ability to work on Macross.
* Apart from discs that work in as many players as possible, a major benefit from the delay will be the ability to add some extras to Macross. Don't ask what, we aren't sure yet, and if we have to choose between functionality and compatibility and extra goodies, the goodies lose.
- Super Milk-chan and Steel Angel Kurumi (Kotetsu Tenshi Kurumi) were announced as the latest acquisitions, a few more are pending and could be announced at Nan Desu Kan this weekend.
- The proof disc for Eva DVD 2 looks good, fans who may have have been disapointed with #1 maybe in for some nice surprises with #2.
- In the backcatalog Cutey Honey is coming up for a release next month. expect the disc to include interesting extras.
- ADV mentioned that they have several DVD authoring houses working on multiple discs and very soon (next month perhaps) fans can expect to see a DVD flood of 1 back catalog title being released per week, the DVD 9 format is going to be utilized as well. Back catalog titles in the works are Slayers OAV's, Dirty Pair and Dirty Pair Flash, a Gunsmith Cats disc with all three epsiodes and extras like the "making of", Curse of the Undead Yoma, Blue Seed in 4 disc releases with episodes as 7/7/6/6 on the discs.
- The ADV music label was said to be not on the back or front burners but it's currently being advanced on the side, fans could see the label cranking up in possibly 2-3 months.
- At Otakon it was announced ADV would have 2 TV series licensed to air on American television, a fan asked about an update on this, ADV mentioned they still could'nt release details on TV plans just yet.
- Blue Seed discs will retail at $29.98.
- ADV is seeing a the introduction of the PS2 at the end of October as a possible boost to the Anime DVD market overall, they mentioned they are testing DVD's so that they are compatible with a Japanese PS2 test unit.
ADV asked fans in a poll to rate their favorite back catalog titles for DVD releases, here are the most requested titles:
polling from a few week back has yielded results. The top 5 demanded titles were:
1. Gunsmith Cats
2. Blueseed
3. Sorcerer Hunters
4. Dirty Pair OVA
5. Those Who Hunt Elves
- ADV is seeking the Omake ("SD Nadia" etc..) extras for the Nadia DVD release, a company other thn Gainax has the rights to these.
- A fan asked if dub actor bloopers from titles could ever come out of ADV, the response was that often times the contract involved with dubbing cannot allow for anything other than the scripted voices.
- ADV is planning a multimedia blitz with Spectral Force, it will be released on video, as a video game, and a comic done by Studio Ironcat.
Taito will be releasing a new Karaoke service for the i-Mode cellular phones by the end of this month. You will be able to play karaoke on your mobile phone. Music and lyrics will be downloaded from the server in real time.
Sony is developing a next generation of DVD media called DVR-Blue, which will have 5 times the capacity of the single layer DVD-ROM, at 22.5GB.
Source: http://www.the-magicbox.com
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Hello, everyone!
I just wanted to remind you all that SIDEKICKS #2 by J. Torres and Takeshi Miyazawa goes on sale this coming Wednesday, October 11th. I just got my copies in today and the book looks great! J. and Takeshi really outdid themselves with this issue. For a look at the cover, check out http://www.fanboyinc.com/Sidekicks/sk2cover.gif
Also, when you run down to your local comic book store to pick up SIDEKICKS #2 next week, don't forget to tell them to order you the official SIDEKICKS T-shirt available in this month's Diamond Previews. The front sports the Shuster Academy logo and the back features and all new image of Terry illustrated by Takeshi just for the T-shirt! The Sidekicks shirt's Diamond item code is OCT002075 for large and OCT002076 for extra large. Smaller fans will be able to order baby tees and well as S and M sizes directly from us in November. For a look at the artwork, check out http://www.fanboyinc.com/Sidekicks/tshirt.gif
And a note to retailers, we still have SIDEKICKS #1 in stock for reorder through Diamond. Use item code number APR001624 to get extra copies for your shop today! Thanks!
Enjoy,
C.B.
Friday midnight- Macrosee Plus - Volume I to IV
Saturday midnight- The Wings of Honneamise
2:30, Ninja Scroll
Sunday midnight- Patlabor - Volume I & II
Kia Asamiya will be releasing a limited-edition, signed and numbered lithograph: Dark Angel Phoenix Resurrection around Christmas. The lithograph will be limited to 500 signed and numbered editions, although an unsigned version will also be available for a lower price. Measuring 20" x 24", the lithograph features a stunning picture of Kyo and Dark from the cover of Image Comics Dark Angel: Phoenix Resurrection # 1.
Staff:
Planning: Naoji Kato (CBC), Tetsuya Watanabe
Director: Nobuo Takeuchi
Series Composition: Shin Fujita
Character Design: Tamura Shiyuuhe
Production: Dentsu, TMS, CBC, Dentsu, Atlas
You can read the full article here.
Layout: Kazuaki Itou
Producer: Hiroshi Yamashita
Character Design: Kouji Sugiura
Production: Madhouse
The Opening theme song single has a scheduled release of December 21st.
The Ending theme single will retail at 1,143 Yen and was released October 4th.
New Goods For November:
- X A celluloid board laid under written paper 250 Yen
- X Phone card 1000 Yen
- X Set 700 Yen of clear two files
- ANGELIC LAYER A celluloid board laid under written paper 250 Yen
- Angelic Layer Phone Card 100 Yen
- ANGELIC LAYER Set 700 Yen of 2 clear files
- Card Captor Sakura cherry blossoms' A celluloid board laid under written paper 250 Yen
- Card Captor Sakura Phone card 1000 Yen
- Card Captor Sakura Reversible poster 1200 Yen
- Card Captor Sakura Set 700 yen of 2 clear files
"Newtype-i" launches Ocotber 16th, services offered include:
Daily-Newtype: Daily anime news and info.
Machiuke-Newtype: Select a character image from a popular anime for your i-Mode screen saver waiting screen of your phone, launch selections sinclude Gatekeepers, Sorcerer Stabber Orphen, and and Evangelion.
Animero-Newtype: Download Anime thtme songs to your phone.
Inu Yasha: Yamaguchi Kappei
Higurashi Kagome: Yukino Satsuki
The following additional cast were excerpted from the latest issue of Newtype Magazine:
Kikyou : Hidaka Noriko
Kaede : Kyouda Naoko
Myouga : Ogata Kenichi
Jaken : Nagashima Kouichi
Sesshoumaru : Narita Ken
Dear Pioneer Consumer:
Pioneer cannot comment specifically about the status of any direct or indirect customers. However we can say the following:
1) Some product has experienced delays. However, all customers in good standing that place orders before our order dates receive product for the same on-sale date. Every customer has the same on-sale date regardless of their size or their market.
2) Pioneer has no policy of discrimination between types of customers whether they are distributors, on-line retailers, or brick & mortar retailers.
3) Pioneer Entertainment's policy states that all orders placed after our order date for each product are not guaranteed to be fulfilled. Both Bandai Entertainment and Pioneer Entertainment normally order an initial inventory to fill pre-orders, potential late orders, and at least a month of re-orders. However, recently our retailers have placed re-orders that exceeded the forecasted quantities for specific titles and we have experienced temporary inventory shortages. In such situations we re-order to fill demand as well as extra product for inventory based upon revised forecasts. Again, this inventory is based upon an estimate which, in turn, is based upon our customers actual orders to date.
4) From October 2 to October 6, Pioneer Entertainment's warehouse and shipping will be shut down as we switch over our accounting system, however our release schedule was adjusted to minimize its effect upon our fulfillment and some orders may still be shipped directly from our duplicators.
Pioneer regrets that some customers, such as yourself, have been experiencing difficulty obtaining product. While sufficient quantities were manufactured to cover pre-orders, the following product is now out of stock and expected to ship to our customers on the following dates:
Title Estimated Availability Date
Blue Submarine V.4 Mid-late October
Cowboy Bebop V.1 Early-Mid October
Cowboy Bebop V.2 Early-Mid October
Cowboy Bebop V.5 Mid-late October
Gundam Wing V.2 Early-Mid October
Gundam Wing V.3 Early-Mid October
Jubei-Chan V.1 & 2 Currently Available
Key the Metal Idol V.2 Early-Mid October
Tenchi the Movie 1-Tenchi in Love Early-Mid October
Tenchi the Movie 2 ` Mid-late October
Tenchi Muyo OVA Box Early-Mid October (limited supply, more product on
re-order)
Thank you for your concern about our products and for your patience. I realize that this information is not exactly what you may be expecting or hoping for, however this is the only information that we can provide at this time.
Sincerely,
Chad Kime
Assistant Marketing Manager
Pioneer Entertainment
Cypress, CA – Bandai Entertainment announces the second home video installment of the hit television series, Escaflowne. Currently on-air both on the Fox Kids Network and on YTV in Canada – Escaflowne is definitely not your run of the mill Saturday morning cartoon! Escaflowne’s ratings have continued its impressive climb upwards! Most popular among teens, hi teens, and young adult – Escaflowne’s success can be attributed to its engaging plot line, cutting edge animation, and a riveting soundtrack – Escaflowne is an animated feature whose mass appeal is limitless!
Hitomi, an ordinary girl, has found herself transported to the world of Gaea, a strange and mystical planet. And no sooner had she arrived then the battles began. Now, despite his heroic efforts, Van’s been captured and is being held prisoner by the evil Empire of Zaibach. Can Hitomi and the others rescue Van in time?
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier manufacturer of Japanese animation on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like “Mobile Suit Gundam” movies, “Escaflowne”, “Cowboy Bebop”, “Silent Mobius”, and “Outlaw Star”. Bandai Entertainment’s most recent release, “Gundam Wing” is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. 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 is definitely, “Leading the Digital Revolution.”
“An Amazing Show!” – Animerica
“A total MUST for all anime fans!” – Protoculture Addicts
Created by Shoji Kawamori (“Macross Plus”, “Blue Submarine No. 6”)
Directed by Kazuki Akane
Music Composed by Yoko Kanno (“Cowboy Bebop”, “Brain Powered”)
ESCAFLOWNE – “BETRAYAL AND TRUST” (V.2)
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE: 10/31/2000
STREET DATE: 12/5/2000
RUNNING TIME: Approx 100 minutes
RATING: 7UP/13UP
VHS DUB (FOX VERSION) SRP: $14.98
VHS DUB (UNEDITED) SRP: $19.98
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98
VHS SUB (UNEDITED) SRP: $29.98 is already available.
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE HOME VIDEO RELEASE OF DON’T LEAVE ME ALONE DAISY DVD COLLECTION
Cypress, CA – Bandai Entertainment announces the home video release of Don’t Leave Me Alone Daisy on DVD. Continuing their efforts to maintain their market dominance within the DVD market for quality Japanese animated features – Bandai Entertainment has created a competitive pricing and format strategy giving the consumers what they want most – great value at a great price.
Surrounded only by his inventions, Techno doesn't really like to interact with others much. However, one day, when a girl attempts to "break into" his fortress. This hapless passer by, a girl named Hitomi, becomes the object of his affection. Techno decides that her name is "Daisy," and begins his plans to win her heart. But can Annie and Yamakawa X protect Hitomi from the science nerd Techno or will his genius win Hitomi's love? Don't Leave Me Alone Daisy promises nonstop adventure and laughs.
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier manufacturer of Japanese animation on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like “Mobile Suit Gundam” movies, “Escaflowne”, “Cowboy Bebop”, “Silent Mobius”, and “Outlaw Star”. Bandai Entertainment’s most recent release, “Gundam Wing” is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. 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 is definitely, “Leading the Digital Revolution.”
DVD HIGHLIGHTS:
· Interactive DVD Menus
· Dolby Digital Surround Sound
· Original Story by Noriko Nagano
· From the creators of Ranma ½
· Special Premium DVD Collection – All 13 Episodes one 2-disc set!
DON’T LEAVE ME ALONE DAISY – DVD COLLECTION
STREET DATE: 12/5/2000
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE: 10/31/2000
RUNNING TIME: Approx 325 minutes
RATING: 13UP
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $39.98
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE HOME VIDEO RELEASE OF JUBEI-CHAN THE NINJA GIRL – HEART OF STEEL
Cypress, CA – Bandai Entertainment announces the release of Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl – Heart of Steel. The legend of Japan’s master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei is highly revered. But what will happen when Jubei’s swordsmanship is passed along to a young high school girl through a heart-shaped eyepatch? Death and destruction versus non-stop laughs – the battle begins!
Jubei-Chan fights off a ninja army, learns the true secrets of Jubei’s legendary powers, and comes face-to-face with Shiro’s twin brother. But even with her new knowledge of the lovely eyepatch and her own powers, will Jubei be prepared to face the final enemy? She will have to fight someone very close to her if she is to truly defeat the evil of the Ryujoji curse.
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier manufacturer of Japanese animation on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like “Mobile Suit Gundam” movies, “Escaflowne”, “Cowboy Bebop”, “Silent Mobius”, and “Outlaw Star”. Bandai Entertainment’s most recent release, “Gundam Wing” is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. 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 is definitely, “Leading the Digital Revolution.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
· Created by Akitaroh Daichi
· Character designs are by Takahiro Yoshimatsu (“Slayers”)
· From the creators of “Ninja Scroll” and “Trigun”
· Produced by MADHOUSE Studio (“Ninja Scroll”)
· “Hilarious!” - Anime Jump!
JUBEI-CHAN THE NINJA GIRL (V.3) – HEART OF STEEL
STREET DATE: 12/5/2000
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE: 10/31/2000
RUNNING TIME: Approx 75 min.
RATING: 13UP
VHS DUB SRP: $19.98
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98
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