ADVNation has relaunched for its 1yr Anniversary. Check out the new digs at: www.sxanimedia.com
Thank You.
Friday, October 16, 2009
ADVNation Blog Relaunch
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sneak Peak Notice Update: Friday something-something
Check back on the later part of Friday (Oct 16, 2009) for a little surprise.
Update: Apologies for the delay - due to last minute technical difficulties, please check back later on Friday October 16 (PST). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Section23 Films announces December releases: To Love Ru, Clannad After Story, Ghost Hound part 2, and new Live Action
Section23 Films also announced distribution for two new Live Action titles "the animal thriller Gun-Kyu ~ War Pigeon and the sword & sorcery double feature Makiriko / Battler Sienne Matra."
Press Release below:
SECTION23 FILMS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SLATE
Includes Three New Anime Releases
HOUSTON, October 6, 2009 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its December 2009 slate of new DVD releases.
Section23 client Sentai Filmworks is coming out with three new home video releases, including the first volume of the popular new comedy series To Love Ru. Also coming from Sentai Filmworks in December are the second and final volumes of Clannad After Story and Ghost Hound.
Switchblade Pictures, another Section23 client, has two “live-action” DVD releases straight from Japan – the animal thriller Gun-Kyu ~ War Pigeon and the sword & sorcery double feature Makiriko / Battler Sienne Matra.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Anime Network Celebrates 7 years: Free Anime Online, Premieres: Special A, Blue Drop and Polyphonica
Anime Network celebrates its 7th Birthday tomorrow on October 2, 2009. As part of the festivities, Anime Network will sport a new website design and one that also includes Social Networking elements which has been in public beta for some months.
The event will be highlighted by offering registered users of the website (free to sign up) free access to Premium content from noon Friday (October 2) to noon Saturday (October 3); as well as the special event Premieres of Sentai Filmworks and Section 23 Films' latest titles: Special A, Blue Drop and Polyphonica - prior to DVD and VOD release.
Anime Network launched publicly in late 2002 as ADV Films' TV, VOD and Digital Distribution arm and has since expanded to over 20 million households in the United States and Canada through notable Cable and Satellite carriers such as: Time Warner, Charter, DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T, Rogers and others. In recent months, Anime Network has made a strong push in digital distribution initiatives with the new Anime Network Online Player, UK expansion, ITunes and Playstation Network launch, more content on Xbox LIVE as well as content partnerships with YouTube, Warner Brothers, Apple and Joost.
Earlier last month as part of ADV Films' assets division among several companies, Anime Network was acquired by Valkyrie Media Partners, but has since been operating business as usual, just as it has been in the last few years. Anime Network continues to cooperate and partner with the new companies post-ADV Films such as Sentai Filmworks and Section 23 Films, but also has made recent distribution partnerships with other content providers like RightStuf/Nozomi and Enoki Films.
Friday, September 25, 2009
You're Under Arrest Season 1 and 2 Premieres on Anime Network
Anime Network Premieres You're Under Arrest Season 1 on VOD through the various cable and satellite carriers. YUA Season 1 will also be coming to the Anime Network Online Player in the near future. The entire 52 episode-Season 1 will be shown and will subsequently be followed by the newly acquired and distributed You're Under Arrest Season 2 by Sentai Filmworks and Section23 Films, respectively. You're Under Arrest Season 2 DVD will be released on November 3, 2009.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Anime Celebrities Auction Autographed Memorabilia To Aid Injured Boy
HOUSTON, TX - September 18, 2009 --- Several industry notables have autographed numerous anime collectibles including posters, DVDs and postcards to be sold in an online auction to raise money for a Minnesota family who recently faced an unexpected, tragic situation.
For more information, contact:
Tiffany Grant
Auction Organizer
Asukatoo@aol.com
On July 21, 2009, seven-year-old Ian Hoy was walking home from swimming lessons with his older brother, 13-year-old Patrick. They were at a crosswalk when Ian, believing it was safe to cross, was struck by a car causing massive internal wounds and traumatic brain injury. Now, almost two months later, after weeks in a coma and with a titanium plate now in his head, Ian has made incredible progress. He is re-learning how to do everything from walking and talking to dressing and feeding himself.
Thankfully, Ian is now on the road to recovery. Although dad, Stephen, is employed, Ian’s Mom Robbi has been her son’s side the entire time, unable to work. This situation has caused an incredible financial hardship on the family. The Hoys, longtime friends of Tiffany Grant (Evangelion, Chrono Crusade), are good, hard-working people who just need a little help in a difficult time. We hope this fundraiser can help get them through this rough patch and on to a brighter future. Please note that 100% of proceeds will go directly to the established fund to benefit Ian Hoy -- no actors or companies are keeping any of the profits.
To see Ian’s whole story or get updates, read more here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianhoy
We have many fantastic items generously donated by FUNimation Entertainment, New Generation Pictures -- courtesy of Jonathan Klein (Hellsing, 3x3 Eyes) -- as well as a few things from Tiffany Grant’s personal collection. Thanks to Carrie Savage (Ikki Tousen, XXXHOLiC) and Clarine Harp (Burst Angel, Negima!) who helped gather signatures. The sale begins this Sunday, September 20, at approximately 7pm CDT (GMT - 6hrs) and will run for one week. International bids are welcome. The auction is being hosted on eBay by Power Seller, Joe Grisaffi (Cyberteam in Akihabara, Saiyuki). This is a full list of available merchandise (more detailed descriptions are on each auction page):
• Hellsing Ultimate OVA series poster signed by Crispin Freeman (Alucard), KT Gray (Seras Victoria), Ralph Lister (Walter Dornez), Victoria Harwood (Integra), J. B. Blanc (Enrico Maxwell), Steven Brand (Alexander Anderson), Yuri Lowenthal (Pip), Patrick Seitz (Luke Valentine) and Taliesin Jaffe (Leif + Director/Writer for English Dub).
• Fullmetal Alchemist Season 1 box signed by Vic Mignogna (Ed Elric), Travis Willingham (Roy Mustang), Caitlin Glass (Winry), Wendy Powell (Envy), Tiffany Grant (Marta) and Jerry Jewell (Barry the Chopper).
• Haibane Renmei postcard signed by Carrie Savage (Rakka), Erika Weinstein (Reki), Kirsty Pape (Nemu), J. D. Stone (Dai), J-Ray Hochfield (Kuu), Hunter MacKenzie Austin (Hikari) and Michael McConnohie (The Communicator).
• Ikki Tousen mini-poster signed by Carrie Savage (Hakufu), Ted Sroka (Koukin), Robin Rhodpa (Ryofu), Willow Lane (Ryomou), Taliesin Axelrod (Kannei), Patrick Seitz (Taishiji), Hunter MacKenzie Austin (Kaku), Ivan Buckley (Gakoshu), Jen Sekiguchi (Chinkyu), Greg Weisman (Sousou), William Frederick (Choko), Michael McConnohie (Narrator) and Erica Shaffer who played “Kanu” but accidentally wrote “Harumi Chono” (her role in Paranoia Agent) under her signature!
• Burn Up! OVA mini-poster signed by Tiffany Grant (Maki) and Matt Greenfield (Director/Writer for English Dub).
• Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: The Movie poster signed by Vic Mignogna (Fay Flourite), Carrie Savage (Mokona), Chris Ayres (Nanto), Greg Ayres (Masayoshi), Tiffany Grant (Lord Ashura) and Josh Grelle (Chaos).
• Paranoia Agent autograph board signed by Michael McConnohie (Detective Ikari), Liam O'Brien (Detective Maniwa), Carrie Savage (Maromi), T. Axelrod (Hatomura), Sam Regal (Little Slugger), Johnny Yong Bosch (Yuichi), Michelle Ruff (Tsukiko), Patrick Seitz (Zebra), Doug Stone (Kawazu), Erica Shaffer (Harumi Chono), Melodee Spevack (Misae Ikari), Jonathan Klein (Voice Director) and Kirsty Pape (Mrs. Kamohara) -- Kirsty is listed in the credits as “Mia Bradly.”
• Godannar Vol. 1 DVD signed by Greg Ayres (Shinobu), Tiffany Grant (Shizuru + scriptwriter) Matt Greenfield (ADR director & Producer) and Chris Ayres (Koji).
• The Wallflower Vol. 1 DVD signed by Josh Grelle (Kyohei), Greg Ayres (Yuki), Tiffany Grant (Auntie + scriptwriter) Matt Greenfield (Hiroshi + ADR director) and Chris Ayres (ADR director).
• R. O. D. - The TV - promo folder signed by Hunter MacKenzie Austin (Michelle), Hellena Taylor (Yomiko Readman/Agent Paper), J. D. Stone (Junior), Megan Harvey (Hisami) and Carrie Savage (Nancy Makuhari).
• Gatchaman postcard signed by Josh Grelle (G-6, Rufus, Minions), Tiffany Grant (Big Kid), Chris Ayres (Minions) and Greg Ayres (supporting).
Please note that some of these signatures are now pretty much impossible to get because some actors (Rachel Hirschfeld, Megan Harvey, J. D. Stone) are in still school and can't take time off to go to conventions. Others have become quite successful in mainstream TV & movies and no longer have time to attend anime cons: Yuri Lowenthal now works on Ben 10. Legion of Super Heroes and other major titles, and J. B. Blanc is busy filming TV shows like Raising the Bar and The Unit.
Additionally, most of these items are rare and out of print. All items - except the 2 DVDs and FMA box - are nicely framed and ready for display on your wall or desk.
To bid on any of these items, please got to Shop eBay-Hamburgerman or visit www.ebay.com and search for seller “hamburgerman.” For more information, please contact Tiffany Grant at Asukatoo@aol.com. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CROSS POST THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WHEREVER YOU THINK IT WILL HELP!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Anime Network adds Gakuen Alice, Devil Hunter Yohko, World of Narue, Blue Seed Beyond, Burn UP W, Wedding Peach, others to the Online Player
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