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Saturday, April 9, 2005



Sorry Every one I havent been here in two weeks,traks is tiresome than I though it would be,but there is some good news I came in second in the 400 last night my time was 54.7 YAY!!! Here is some naruto new for yall and I going to post manga soon!ttyl
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VIZ LLC and ShoPro Entertainment Officially Merged, Create VIZ Media
Reported by: Tazmo on Monday, April 4th, 2005 at 03:18PM
As you know VIZ LLC, the official licensor of the English Naruto manga series, and ShoPro Entertainment the official licensor of the English Naruto anime series have been working closely together under a presumed merge, that has today been made official. The following posted on ShoPro-Entertainment.com:

VIZ, LLC and ShoPro Entertainment, Inc., two prominent North American based companies specializing in Japanese content, announced the completion of their merger today to form VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a groundbreaking new entertainment company specializing in the production and licensing of animated content for TV and theatrical distribution, publishing, home video distribution, and consumer products. VIZ Media, based in its new location just two blocks from historical Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, will leverage the unique collaboration, vision and ownership of three global powerhouses in Japanese manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc. and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. VIZ Media will be owned 40% by Shogakukan Inc. and Shueisha Inc. respectively, and 20% by Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd..

I should clarify that this merger really doesn't mean anything will change as far as we are concerned. English Naruto manga will still be released in stores by VIZ, Naruto anime which has been licensed for quite some time will still be scheduled to come out in Fall of this year. It just means that they have now created one large company, which will make more money, which will mean more exposure for their products, including the Naruto anime and manga series in North America.

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