RELEASE DATE SET FOR NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER - THE PROPHECY
FULFILLED

RELEASE BRINGS THE BELOVED ANIME SERIES TO A CLOSE

HOUSTON, April 26, 2002 - ADV Films has set a street date of July 16, 2002
for the home video release of The Prophecy Fulfilled - the tenth and final
volume of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. This charming anime series was
produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and loosely
based on Jules Verne's classic tale, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.  ADV
Films plans a concurrent day & date release for both the VHS and DVD formats
of this captivating title.

The Story:  Now that the evil Gargoyle has seized young Nadia and her
magical necklace, the Blue Water, he sets his foul plan in motion by
resurrecting the most terrible power of the ancient people of Atlantis!  Can
Jean and the crew of the New Nautilus rescue Nadia and prevent Gargoyle's
horrific plan to control the destiny of humanity?  Who will survive the
final battle of one of the world's most beloved animated series?  Join Nadia
and Jean one last time for the thrilling climax of Nadia, Secret of Blue
Water!

ADV Films' VHS release ($19.98 SRP) of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water- The
Prophecy Fulfilled is in the English-language version. The DVD release
($29.98 SRP) will feature the English-language version as well as the
Japanese-language version with English subtitles.  DVD extras include a
preview for the upcoming Nadia: The Motion Picture, cast interviews and
previews of ADV releases.

ADV Films is Anime-and more.  In 1992 ADV Films (ADV) transformed a niche
market into a global industry by bringing Japanese animation to North
America and beyond. As the #1 distributor of Japanese animation, ADV's
holdings include such premier titles as: Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X,
Medabots, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion.  ADV's commitment
to genre programming, including popular science fiction programs such as
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, 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.

NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER - THE PROPHECY FULFILLED
Running Time: 75 Minutes; Age Rating: 12+
Pre-Book Date: 6/18/02 
Street Date: 7/16/02 
Format SRP
VHS $19.98
DVD $29.98

RELEASE DATE SET FOR SAILOR MOON: INTRODUCING SAILOR VENUS! AND SAILOR MOON:
ADVENTURE GIRLS!

RELEASE MARKS THE FIRST TIME THE SAILOR MOON ® SERIES HAS BEEN AVAILABLE ON
DVD FROM ADV FILMS

HOUSTON, April 26, 2002 - ADV Films has set a street date of July 23, 2002
for Sailor Moon: Introducing Sailor Venus! and Sailor Moon: Adventure
Girls!, the fifth and sixth volumes in ADV's DVD premiere of the
international best-selling title. 

Sailor Moon: Introducing Sailor Venus!
Zoycite's evil monsters are still searching for the Rainbow Crystals and
only Sailor Moon can stop them... but first she has to defeat the jealousy
in her own heart! If you thought the fight against Queen Beryl and the
Negaverse was wild before, you won't believe the action as Sailor Venus
arrives! She's bold, she's beautiful... but just whose side is she really
on? Green-eyed monsters abound in the fifth fantastic collection of Sailor
Moon on DVD! 

Sailor Moon: Adventure Girls!
The craziness never stops when you're the defenders of the planet, so when a
new enemy arrives it's just business as usual for the Sailor Scouts. Of
course, that doesn't mean Serena and the gang can't TRY to live normal
lives, but every time they sneak off for a little fun, some kind of monster
always seems to show up! From nightmarish finishing schools and avalanches
to family vacations run amok, you won't believe what happens next in the
sixth incredible collection of Sailor Moon on DVD!

Previously available only on VHS, fans of the worldwide hit series Sailor
Moon have anticipated the release of these episodes in the DVD format.  As
seen on television, these installments of Sailor Moon include the
English-language, family-friendly versions of this exciting animated
program. Each disc will include six episodes and will retail at $14.98.  

ADV Films is Anime-and more.  In 1992 ADV Films (ADV) transformed a niche
market into a global industry by bringing Japanese animation to North
America and beyond. As the #1 distributor of Japanese animation, ADV's
holdings include such premier titles as: Spriggan, Sailor Moon, Samurai X,
Medabots, Robotech, Gasaraki and Neon Genesis Evangelion.  ADV's commitment
to genre programming, including popular science fiction programs such as
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, 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.

SAILOR MOON: INTRODUCING SAILOR VENUS!
Running Time: 135 Minutes; Age Rating: All
Pre-Book Date: 6/25/02
Street Date: 7/23/02
Format SRP
DVD $14.98

SAILOR MOON: ADVENTURE GIRLS!
Running Time: 135 Minutes; Age Rating: All
Pre-Book Date: 6/25/02
Street Date: 7/23/02
Format SRP
DVD $14.98