ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce an alliance with anime retailing leader Best Buy to create the most fantastic booth ever at this year’s Anime Expo. Anime Expo is North America’s largest anime/manga convention and takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center July 1-4. (more…)
Sushi Twist, one of the best sushi restaurants in New York, and Central Park Media, a pioneer in the distribution of anime in the United States, have teamed up to screen critically acclaimed anime in Sushi Twist’s trendy Manhattan location. Sushi Twist will show the critically acclaimed Animation Runner Kuromi on Sunday, June 11th, followed by the award winning Animation Runner Kuromi 2 on Sunday, June 18th, and the visually stunning Munto on Sunday, June 25th. No admission will be charged for the screenings, which begin at 1:30 PM on each screening day. In addition, attendees that show up between 1 PM and 1:30 PM on each screening day will have a chance to participate in a drawing to win a door prize. (more…)
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Leading North American anime publisher Central Park Media announced today that its highly anticipated computer-generated monster movie Negadon: The Monster From Mars along with Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek and Cat Soup, two additional award-winning Central Park Media films, will play for a limited theatrical run at The Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 11 PM on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27. (more…)
The late July release of the 4-disc Shadow Star Narutaru DVD Collection was announced today by Central Park Media. A world of mystery, suspense and terror unfolds in this complete 13-episode series based on the best-selling manga. This program, which will only be available as a box set, will be priced at just $49.95 SRP. (more…)
ADV Films just contacted me about the trailer being up for This Ugly Yet Beautiful World, on IGN.com. It will be on IGN.com exclusively for a week or so. But look forward to May 16th. That is when the showsite of This Ugly Yet Beautiful World will debut on ADV Films.com.
Whether you’re looking for hot scoops on new shows available only in Japan, or in-depth features on titles you’re watching right now, May’s Newtype USA has got you covered! The top anime and manga monthly in North America is overstuffed with 13 features covering everything an anime fan could hope for. The fun begins with an exclusive cover story on Sgt. Frog, one of Japan’s most popular shows. You can’t miss Newtype USA’s sneak peek at this highly anticipated title! (more…)
Cartoon Network and VIZ Media announced a joint venture called Toonami Jetstream, a new broadband service that will provide on-demand, full-length streaming episodes of a number of hit animĆ© and action series, including acclaimed hit series Naruto and Samurai Jack. In addition, users will also be able to watch full-length episodes of series like Hikaru No Go, MĆ„R and The Prince of Tennis that are not currently offered on U.S. broadcast or basic cable television. In this joint venture, Cartoon Network and VIZ Media will jointly manage and administer acquisitions and programming. (more…)
Leading North American anime publisher Central Park Media announced today that the theatrical premiere of its highly anticipated computer-generated monster movie Negadon: The Monster From Mars will take place May 9, 2006 at The ImaginAsian Theater in New York City (239 East 59th Street). A special triple feature of Negadon, along with Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek and Cat Soup, two additional award-winning Central Park Media films, has been booked for a limited theatrical run at The ImaginAsian Theater from May 12 to 18. Show times will be posted at www.theimaginasian.com in the near future. (more…)
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with VIZ Media, LLC, to develop video games based on VIZ Media’s hugely popular SHONEN JUMP’s NARUTO™ animation series for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will hit stores in North America, South America, Central America and Mexico in 2007. (more…)