Anime

Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Arriving In Stores Oct. 25

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Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi has been approved for production for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, releasing in North America on October 25 2011.

Toei Animation Highlights Toriko at MIPCOM 2011

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Toei Animation has set MIPCOM 2011 for the global distribution launch of TORIKO, the company’s newest animated hit series from Japan, it was announced by Kanji KAZAHAYA, Director, Global Licensing Business Department for Toei Animation.

Pokemon: White-Victini and Zekrom To Get One-Weekend Theatrical Release

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Pokémon fans across America will be marking their calendars for a special limited engagement theatrical event this holiday season. The newest full-length Pokémon feature film, Pokémon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom, is coming to movie theater screens across the U.S. for one weekend only: December 3rd and 4th, 2011!

Long-Awaited Letter to Momo Anime Getting Wide Release

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Kadokawa Pictures has announced that it will release Hiroyuki Okiura seven-years-in the-making A LETTER TO MOMO in 300 screens across Japan during the spring holiday of Golden Week, reports Variety.

Win Tickets To Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Bonds Premiere

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There’s only a short time until VIZ Media’s Heroes of Anime summer sweepstakes ends on September 15th, and fans are encouraged to enter for a chance to win passes to attend the exclusive U.S theatrical premiere of the latest NARUTO feature film – NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS – set to take place in New York City in October during the 2011 New York Comic Con.

Shark Night Director to Remake Kite Anime

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David R. Ellis (SHARK NIGHT 3D) has signed on to helm a live-action remake of the anime film KITE, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Voltron: The Legend Begins Roars Onto DVD

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From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe!

Digital Version Of Neon Genesis Evangelion Launches On VIZ Manga App

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VIZ Media has announced the digital launch today of the acclaimed sci-fi manga (graphic novel) masterpiece, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, on VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Croisee In A Foreign Labyrinth

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Sentai Filmworks today announced their acquisition of the new hit series Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth - The Animation.

U.K. Trailer for Studio Ghibli's Arrietty Goes Online

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Twitch has posted the U.K. trailer for Studio Ghibli's latest ARRIETTY, based on May Norton's classic YA book THE BORROWERS.

VIZ Media Announces Neuro Anime Series Finale

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VIZ Media has announced that the exciting concluding episode of the anime series NEURO: SUPERNATURAL DETECTIVE will stream beginning Friday, July 1st on VIZAnime.com (www.VIZAnime.com), the company’s own premier website for free anime, as well as the streaming content provider HULU (www.Hulu.com).

VIZ Media Unleashes Naoki Urasawa’s Monster On Netflix

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VIZ Media continues to expand its anime offerings as it announces the launch of NAOKI URASAWA’S MONSTER on Netflix, the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows.

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Mardock Scramble

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Sentai Filmworks today announced the licensing of MARDOCK SCRAMBLE, a spectacular new trilogy of animated features based on the original novel by Tow Ubukata (Le Chevalier D’Eon.)

Live-Action Noir TV Series Lands on Starz

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Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert have sold their live-action remake of anime series NOIR to Starz, reports Deadline.com.

Warner Producing Animated Shows in Japan

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Warner Entertainment Japan is wrapping up its first original anime series for the Japanese market, reports Variety.

VIZ Media Brings Hero 108 To Mutliple Online Content Outlets

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VIZ Media has just announced the release of their newest action adventure animation, Hero 108, on iTunes (www.iTunes.com), Playstation Network, Amazon Instant Video, and the Zune Marketplace on Xbox Live.

Toei Closes Latin American Broadcast Deals for Dragon Ball

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Toei Animation has secured major Latin American broadcast deals in Mexico and Colombia for Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Kai, it was announced today by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation.

VIZ Media Announces Product License For Tiger & Bunny

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VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced it has been named the exclusive U.S. product licensor for the new animated crime-fighting action series TIGER & BUNNY.

VIZ Media’s Anime Fantasy Mar Launches On Netflix

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VIZ Media has announced the availability of the anime series, MÄR, on Netflix, Inc., the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows.

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Amagami SS

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Sentai Filmworks today announced its acquisition of the animated romantic omnibus AMAGAMI SS.