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THE ‘SCOOP’: VIZ MEDIA LICENSES RECENTLY GRANTED

THE ‘PROPERTY’: BLEACH

BLEACH, based on the best selling manga series from VIZ Media with over 1.4 million copies in print in North America, is now seen on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block. BLEACH is the story of 15-year-old Ichigo who has the ability to see ghosts. When he encounters Rukia, a soul reaper, and absorbs her powers, his world is changed forever. A full range of consumer products is planned for 2007. Website: http://www.viz.com/bleach (more…)

Newtype USA, the leading anime magazine in North America, has a special surprise for collectors and casual fans alike-a world exclusive cover on Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, the hottest new show this holiday season! The November issue comes complete with never-before-seen artwork drawn by the creators exclusively for Newtype USA, along with the inside scoop on this thrilling new series about a young boy who stumbles onto a suit of bio-armor and must use his newfound powers to battle the sinister Chronos Corporation! (more…)

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies has selected Licensing & Promotions Latin America as its new representative for ZATCH BELL! and NARUTO in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. (more…)

Westlake Entertainment Inc., the independent home entertainment distribution company, announced today the addition of Craig
O’Connor, formerly of ADV Films, as National Sales Manager. This strategic placement is a key component in Westlake’s aggressive repositioning in the marketplace to release first-run features, including theatrical, new title and anime genre product. O’Connor’s position with Westlake begins immediately. (more…)

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced today an exclusive retail launch with Borders and Waldenbooks and Hot Topic for the popular teen property, Shonen Jump BLEACH. (more…)

Experience the all new production of a sci-fi anime legend, in the most complete rendition ever animated when Guyver premieres October 26 on Anime Network-America’s #1 Anime Channel! (more…)

Synopsis
Spread your wings and fly! Welcome to the world of Storm Riders, where motor-powered inline skates called ‘Air Trecks’ take extreme sports to a whole new level. Those who dare to ride with these high tech devices risk life and limb in a struggle for fame, power and wings to take to the sky. Enter Ikki Minami, the toughest fighter on the east side of town. He rules his school, takes on violent gangs single-handedly and lives with the Noyamanos: four sexy sisters with a surprising secret. And after a humiliating defeat by a terrifying gang of Storm Riders, the sisters welcome him to the world of Air Trecks, where his strength, speed and ambitions soar to brand new heights. Now, with powerful new sings, he must protect his friends, his school and his pride in fierce Air Treck battles known as ‘Parts Wars.’ One mistake could cost him everything, but each victory brings him one step closer to becoming the king of the sky.

Review
Air Gear is a 25-episode anime series based off the manga by the artist Oh! great (Ogure Ito), the mastermind behind Tenjho Tenge. Air of course is what we breathe. It is what surrounds us and enables us to live. Gear is mechanical and refers to the powered inline skates.

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that Shonen Jump NARUTO Vol. 7 has won the 2006 Quill Award for Best Graphic Novel, a first for any manga. (more…)

VIZ Media, LLC (www.viz.com), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announces its selection of Ty’s Toy Box, LLC (www.tystoybox.com), the leading multi-channel e-tailer of licensed character brands, to handle its e-commerce fulfillment operations. Effective immediately, Ty’s Toy Box will be responsible for the technology, merchandising, warehousing, fulfillment and customer care for VIZ Media’s online marketplaces. (more…)

DV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., announced today it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Best Student Council, a new series by J.C. Staff (Excel Saga, Maburaho). (more…)