Saturday, October 23, 2004

The Place Promised License Clarification
A.D.Vision has contacted Anime News Network and informed us that they do not have the theatrical license for Makoto Shinkai's The Place Promised In Our Early Days.

The following statement was prepared by A.D.Vision:

ADV requested that its theatrical division explore theatrical opportunities in light of the Japanese producer's goal of releasing the film stateside in 2005. Without knowing the full background of that request and, in particular, without knowing that ADV had not, in fact, entered into a licensing agreement for the film, ADV's theatrical division assumed that ADV was more involved in the project than ADV actually was. Regrettably, that is reflected by Mr. Buck's less than optimal characterization.

It seems this is a classic case of an imprecise communication spawning an inaccurate conclusion-- namely that ADV had indeed acquired the film. ADV has not. Again, we'd love to host it, but that decision rests with the Japanese producers.
Although "less than optimal," Mr. Buck's statement to ANN did not explicitely state that ADV had acquired any rights whatsoever (it only stated that they would be releasing it). ANN would like to apologize to its readers and A.D.Vision for any confusion caused by this assumption on our part.
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luckey 100!
100 people has just signed my GB!! THANK YOU ALL WHOM SIGNED MY GB!!! *HUGS*
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Friday, October 22, 2004

   panic!!!!!!!!
today at school, it was ok, but 2 kids dropped a thermometer in the LAB! all the kids were yelling and sreaming! most kids said that black, and red stuff came out! most kids covered there mouths with there hands or sumthing elas, but not me. kids were crying and even shaking. 1 kid almost whent in to shock!! kids were saying "i dont want to die!!" Kids didnt want to go out in the hall way. the teacher needed 5 kids to clean the LAB but noone wanted to, so i had to do it all by myself. when i came back, all the kids, stated asking me if i was ok. the teacher didnt tell anyone about the mistake in the LAB. When we were doing math, kids where crying so much, my friend and i had to cheer them up! It may sound easy, BUT IT WAS HARD AS HELL!
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Thursday, October 21, 2004

quiz!!!!!!!!

The Real Folk Blues...you have the same theme song
as the end of Cowboy Bebop although it is
depressing it is still a great song. This song
about lost love may it be yours to get you out
of this depression. You definately are stuck
in a rut. Get out now before you reunite and
your lost love is killed by sindicate
assassins.


What is your anime theme song?
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ANIME NETWORK ACQUIRES ALL THREE INSTALLMENTS OF
Popular Anime Series Combines Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy and the Supernatural


(Houston, TX October 21, 2004) Anime Network, the first channel in North America dedicated to anime, has acquired all 78 half-hour episodes of the "Slayers" anime television series, including season two "Slayers Next" and season three "Slayers Try," from Enoki Films USA. The series, based on stories and characters created by Hajime Kanzaka and Rui Araizumi, originally aired on Japan's TV Tokyo from 1995 through 1997. Anime Network will begin airing the "Slayers" series in early 2005.

"Our acquisition of the entire Slayers television series provides us with yet another excellent source of anime programming," said Kevin Corcoran, president of Anime Network. "More importantly, it also opens the door for creative cross-promotions between the network and our sister company, ADV Films, which recently acquired the U.S. distribution rights to "Slayer: The Movie."

In the first season of "Slayers," produced in 1995, Lina Inverse is a wandering sorceress and bandit-killer who joins forces with roving swordsman Gourry Gabriev in what's supposed to be a quick union of convenience. Instead, an artifact, Lina, "liberated" from a gang of thieves, turns out to be the key to the resurrection of the demon lord Shabranigdo. Urged on by the mysterious Red Priest Rezo, the pair has no choice but to fight the dark lord and his servants, accumulating new allies and enemies along the way.

The second season installment, known as "Slayers Next" by anime fans, finds Lina and Gourry coincidentally meeting up again with Zelgadis and Amelia and begin to search for the Clair Bible. During their search they run into a mysterious priest named Xelloss who seems to know a thing or two about the passages they're looking for, but he tends to get them into more trouble. Lina and her associates also discover that the Monster race has plans of its own, and that they themselves play a big part in the Monsters' evil intentions.

By season three, "Slayers Try," several months have passed since the barrier put in place by the Mazoku sublords was broken which provides Lina and her colleagues with access to the outside world. Once they cross over, they become wrapped up in a prophecy that foretells of a dark lord from another dimension, Dark Star Dugradigdo, who enters their world to spread chaos.


About Anime Network

Anime Network, a subsidiary of A.D. Vision, Inc. (parent company to ADV Films and Newtype USA), is the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime, with access to thousands of hours of exciting, eye-catching serialized programming. Anime Network launched in North America in late 2002 with extensive availability initially through digital cable video-on-demand technology and has become the #1 offering of video-on-demand. The first network to launch on VOD and evolve into a 24/7 channel (in selected markets) beginning Summer 2004, Anime Network is broadening its initial roster of multi-system operator agreements to provide its programming nationwide, helping to bring the elusive 18-34 tech-savvy male demographic back to television and drive demand for additional digital services offered by MSOs. Additional information on Anime Network is available at www.theanimenetwork.com.


About Enoki Films USA
Enoki Films USA, Inc. was created in 1986 as the American subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Enoki Films Co., Ltd. The company currently distributes more than 60 animated television series and animated feature films worldwide. Enoki Films Co., Ltd. was established in 1975 as a leading distributor of Japanese animation outside Japan. Founded by Yoshi Enoki and his brother, Zen, the company later expanded their operations to include the importation and distribution of foreign programming into Japan. The company now maintains offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles, continuing to explore all media possibilities and remains committed as an industry leader into the millennium.
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Panda adventure to be produced in Japan
Nelvana has announced at MIPCOM 2004 that, along with Funimation, they will be releasing a 26-episode anime series jointly co-produced by Fuji Creative Corporation, Planet Inc and TVbean.

The as-of-yet unnamed show will be aimed at kids aged six to eleven years old.

Funimation and Nelvana will jointly handle distribution, sales and merchandising outside of Asia.

Excerpts from Press Release:

“The panda is an animal that is globally recognizable and irresistibly adorable. With the panda as our platform, we have illustrated a story of adventure, courage and love which we anticipate will be universally enjoyed,” said Chauven Tarng, C.E.O of TVbean Co. Ltd., creators of the property.

A co-production with Fuji Creative Corporation, Planet Inc. and TVbean, the 26 x 30-minute series (title TBD) is a panda-centric epic adventure set in a fantastical world. Through a twist of fate, mild-mannered panda Toby is plucked from obscurity and charged with the task of saving his planet. Toby must lead a group of Pandalians on a quest to recover the seven Beans of Power and outsmart scheming rival Kul to win the heart of the aptly named Love.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2004

just like to say GOOD night!!!! (i am going to sleep)
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back
YES WERE BACK!!!!!!!!!
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yes we are on HAITUS aging. read the sign!
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