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On March 1, 2005, Turner Broadcasting, the creators of Cartoon Network, will launch Boomerang, the home of classic shows and stars from the Hanna-Barbera library in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Swaziland, Lesotho and Southern Angola. Boomerang will offer MultiChoices DStv channel 81subscribers a channel dedicated to shows such as WACKY RACES, CAPTAIN CAVEMAN, THE HAIR BEAR BUNCH, DASTARDLY AND MUTTLEY and INCH HIGH PRIVATE EYE.

e-on software announced that Vue 5 Infinite, the new version of the company's award-winning solution for professional natural 3D environments, is scheduled for release March 14.

This week in AWN's Forums, moderator Larry L. confesses that he just doesnt get anime. A new thread as started for reactions to the first trailer of CORPSE BRIDE. More members post their worst memories of bad direction theyve been given in their careers. Others continue to post their thoughts on Cartoon Networks FOSTERS HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS. Another thread is discussing the Oscar nominations. Additionally, we have personal Websites, sketches and animation for everyone to check out.

ADV Films released SAIYUKI: DOUBLE BARREL COLLECTION, VOLUME ONE on DVD Feb. 1, 2005. The release is the first two-disc volume of the six volume series.

Due to new developments in the audio-visual field over the past few years, Annecy has made some changes to its MIFA International Animated Film Market, which runs from June 8-10, 2005.

Foxs horror thriller HIDE AND SEEK pushed out Sonys ARE WE THERE YET? in its theatrical debut for the weekend ended Jan. 30, 2005. HIDE AND SEEK pulled in $21.9M while ARE WE THERE YET? followed at number two with $16.3M and a two-week cume of $38.4M. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwoods MILLION DOLLAR BABY took off the gloves as it entered wide release and was the biggest box office recipient as a result of its seven Oscar noms, including Best Picture. The acclaimed Warner Bros. drama knocked down $12.2M and $21.5M to finish third.