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ADV Films January 2007 releases
Source: http://www.animationinsider.net/
Japanese animation, comics and merchandise producer and distributor A.D. Vision, Inc. has announced a variety of titles for distribution throughout the month of January 2007. Already eagerly capitalizing on licensing announcements made during the summer of the 2006-year at Anime Boston 2006 Convention (Jinki Extend) and Anime Expo 2006 Convention, ADV Films is hoping to bring diversity in the way of action, adventure and gut-busting humor in the direction of the everyday otaku this new year.
About ADV Films: In the 14 years since its inception, ADV Films has become the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation ("anime") outside of Japan and has the largest English-language anime library in the world. With best-selling titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, RahXephon, Robotech, Full Metal Panic, Hello Kitty and Azumanga Daioh, ADV Films' extensive catalog is fueling the popularity of anime around the globe. Always on the forefront, ADV is introducing North America to bold new anime franchises such as Gantz, Elfen Lied, Chrono Crusade, Peacemaker and DNAngel. For more information, visit www.advfilms.com
About ADV Films: In the 14 years since its inception, ADV Films has become the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation ("anime") outside of Japan and has the largest English-language anime library in the world. With best-selling titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, RahXephon, Robotech, Full Metal Panic, Hello Kitty and Azumanga Daioh, ADV Films' extensive catalog is fueling the popularity of anime around the globe. Always on the forefront, ADV is introducing North America to bold new anime franchises such as Gantz, Elfen Lied, Chrono Crusade, Peacemaker and DNAngel. For more information, visit www.advfilms.com
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New Geneon Anime series: Skullman.
New animated series from Geneon Entertainment Japan, THE SKULL MAN. The telecast of the new series will begin in the Spring of 2007. Visit the official site at http://www.skullman.jp/ (Japanese only)
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MSN deems Samurai 7 as the 2006's best anime.
MSN Entertainment's 2006 Year in Review - Unforgettable TV Moments calls Samurai 7, "The best new anime of the year." I love Gonzo and enjoyed the series but best anime? Hmmmm....Seen much better from Gonzo's artists. coughcoughLastExilecoughcough. Yes, I know L.E. was released before 2006.
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Gonzo does Kaze no Stigma.
Source: http://www.moonphase.cc/
...And speaking of Gonzo, it has been told they have revealed plans to produce an anime adaptation of Yamato Yoshihiro's "Kaze no Stigma" series of supernatural fantasy novels.
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Midnight Eye interviews Otomo Katsuhito.
Interesting interview with Otomo-san (Ghost in the Shell, Akira...)to be read at: http://www.midnighteye.com/interviews/katsuhiro_otomo.shtml
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Keanu Reeves hits on Speed Racer.
Source: www.darkhorizons.com
I hear some readers choking at the rumors of Keanu "Dude I took the wrong pill" Reeves being attached to "Speed Racer"to be directed by the Wachowski brothers. After the brothers' interpretation of "V for Vendetta" and Reeves acting in "Constantine", I will still give this movie a look. In the worst scenario, we can all go and cry over Initial D (Don't you dare tell me about the HK live movie either).
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That's it, folks. Once again, Happy new Year to all of us. As always, if you have tidbits of news do not hesitate to send it to me at NevadaY@gmail.com
