May 2008
Monthly Archive
Fri 30 May 2008
Tokyopop And HarperCollins Publishers Let The Cats Out Of The Bag With Launch Of All New Manga Series Anime News Network
Book Expo America Los Angeles, CA May 29, 2008No cats got our tongue as TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins Publishers announce their 2008 new series release slate of co branded manga.
Read Or Dies Kurata, Solas Abeno To Start New Manga Anime News Network
ASCII MediaWorks is revamping its Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh magazine with more pages and manga titles. The August issue on sale on June 27 will launch with sola artist Chako Abeno s manga adaptation of the White Album game from AQUAPLUS Comic Party , To Heart . Honoka Level Up
ADV Says Yotsuba , Other Manga Are Still Coming Anime News Network
Chris Oarr , the sales and marketing representative of the North American distributor A.D. Vision , has told the Aint It Cool News website that the ADV Manga division is still active and will ship the long delayed later volumes of Yotsuba
Jump To Japan: Con Foster Exhibit Focuses On Manga, Anime, Culture Traverse City RecordEagle
With the ever soaring price of gasoline, summer travel may be out of the question for many. But for less than the price of gallon of gasoline, its now possible to Jump to Japan.
Tokyopops Manga Pilot Pact Signs Away Legal Rights Anime News Network
Veteran comic creator and onetime Gainax employee Lea Hernandez pointed out that Tokyopop s new Shining Stars Manga Pilot Program uses a pact that dictates that aspiring artists and creators agree to give up any moral rights they might have.
Viz Media Showcases A Variety Of New Titles At 2008 BookExpo America Show Anime News Network
San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 Viz Media , LLC Viz Media , one of the entertainment industrys most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will highlight several notable upcoming manga graphic novel releases at the 2008 BookExpo America BEA show, taking place May 30 June 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Shogakukan Confirms End Of Young Sunday, Judy Mags Anime News Network
The Japanese publisher Shogakukan has confirmed on Friday that it will cease publication of both Weekly Young Sunday and Judy manga magazines. The last issue of the Weekly Young Sunday seinen magazine will ship on July 31. The magazine premiered in April of 1987 as a biweekly publication, but moved to a weekly schedule in November of 1995. In the past, it published Rumiko Takahashi s One Pound
Viz Media Debuts New Naruto Chapter Book Series At 2008 Book Expo America Anime News Network
Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 2008 Viz Media , LLC Viz Media , one of the entertainment industrys most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, showcases its first Chapter Book series based on Naruto , the wildly popular animated and manga graphic novel series, at the 2008 Book Expo America BEA show which takes place May 30 June 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles
Bandais Bihada Ichizoku Cosmetic Comic Gets TV Anime Anime News Network
The promotional sleeve wrapper on the second volume of the Junai Cosmetic Comic: Bihada Ichizoku Pure Love Cosmetic Comic: Bihada Family manga has announced that a television anime adaptation has been green lit.
Pick Of The Picture Books Independent
From the publisher that brought you the Manga Shakespeare series and other illustrated classics, this latest artistic translation of a great 20th century novel is no less ambitious: Mikhail Bulgakovs The Master and Margarita, adapted and illustrated by Andrzej Klimowski and Danusia Schejbal Eye Classics, 16.99. Klimowski, a poster designer, book illustrator and professor at the RCA, has been
Thu 29 May 2008
Adventures In Voice Acting To Be Sold At Anime Expo Anime News Network
The first volume of Bang Zoom Entertainment s Adventures in Voice Acting documentary will be available for sale exclusively at Bang Zooms booth at the Anime Expo 2008 convention, set to be held from July 3 to July 6 in Los Angeles.
Animedecorated Cars Latest Otaku Fad The Japan Times
Theyre painful. So painful that pedestrians cant help staring at them and real girls stay away from their owners. The heavily decorated vehicles called itasha have been experiencing a nationwide resurgence lately, reflecting Japans anime craze. Combining the words itai painful and sha vehicle, itasha are literally painful cars with exteriors pimped out in tacky illustrations
Ponyo, Winter Sonatas Anime Voice Casts Announced Anime News Network
The main voice casts for Studio Ghibli s upcoming Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea film and the anime remake of the Korean live action Winter Sonata drama have been announced.
Score Entertainment At Anime Expo 2008 Anime News Network
May 28, 2008 Arlington, TX Score Entertainment, a leading manufacturer of premium trading card games, will have a huge presence at Anime Expo 2008 in Los Angeles July 3 6, 2008 Los Angeles Convention Center www.anime expo.org, promoting the Bleach Trading Card Game, whose license is granted by Viz Media , with a panel, tournament and fan appreciation party.
Russian Anime Companies Planned Merger Collapses Anime News Network
Reanimedia cancels acquisition of XL Media , cites irreconcilable differences. Russian anime licensing and distribution company Reanimedia has announced that its plans to acquire XL Media , another leading anime distributor in the Eastern European market, have been cancelled due to irreconcilable differences between the firms.
Mon 26 May 2008
Viz Media S Shonen Jump Welcomes Bleach Manga CREATOR TITE KUBO Anime On DVD
Viz Media39s Shonen Jump Welcomes Bleach Manga CREATOR TITE KUBO Anime On DVD, MA 2 hours ago Manga To Appear On Special Panel and For Signings At VIZ Media Booth 4113 San Francisco, CA, May 21, 2008 VIZ Media, LLC VIZ Media,
La Manga Continue Winning Streak Leader
La Manga continue winning streak Leader, Spain May 25, 2008 By Contributor officetheleader.info On a nice sunny afternoon the lads of La Manga met up to take on the visitors Albox in their second league match of
Tragedy Connects New Manga Works Honolulu StarBulletin
Honolulu Star Bulletin Tragedy connects new manga works Honolulu Star Bulletin, HI May 25, 2008 This month39s collection of single volume Tokyopop manga have a common thread of characters linked by tragic circumstances. Mitsu and Kishi explore the
It Began With A Bathtub In New York Jerusalem Post
It began with a bathtub in New York Jerusalem Post, Israel 5 hours ago MANGA MEETS GAGA. Animation and dance form a 45 minute loop in 39Furo.39 She was here for the opening of the Batsheva Dance Company39s Furo,
Anime North 2008 BlogTO
blogTO Anime North 2008 blogTO, Canada 15 hours ago Although anime and manga have been around since the 5039s think Astroboy, they39ve remained trendy amongst today39s youth and there is a clear distinction
Thu 22 May 2008
Animation Tipped For Cannes Glory BBC News
The Southern Ledger Animation tipped for Cannes glory BBC News, UK May 21, 2008 Using classic animation combined with 3D, the film has a surreal quality not least in its several dream sequences. It has struck a chord with critics at Hard lessons drawn from life Scotsman The Cannes Film Festival Thus Far Village Voice Israeli filmmakers head to Cannes with animated documentary VIDEO Israel 21C Haaretz Daily Star Lebanonall 217 news articles
Computer Animation Tall Tales Economist
Economist Computer animation Tall tales Economist, UK 1 hour ago Computer animation, he realised, having graduated in computer science and physics, could be a way to overcome this. So Mr Catmull brought together a small
Angels : Noir Animation For Adults
39Angels39: Noir Animation for Adults , South Korea 9 hours ago Devoid of dialogue, It39s like a quirky indie music video told through facial expressions and music with the added dimension only animation can provide.
RP Animation Firms Bank On Quality Vs China, India Inquirer.net
RP animation firms bank on quality vs China, India Inquirer.net, Philippines 16 hours ago By Lawrence Casiraya MANILA, Philippines The Philippines faces mounting cost pressure from China and India but the local animation industry is making up
Industry Night At Max The Mutt Animation School Animation World Network
Industry Night at Max the Mutt Animation School Animation World Network, CA 1 hour ago At 5:30 pm, Jean LaChance of Toon Boom, worldwide leader in animation software and the tool of choice for Disney, Fox, Nelvana and Mercury Filmworks,
Using Her Imagination At Animation Greater Milwaukee Today
Greater Milwaukee Today Using her imagination at animation Greater Milwaukee Today, USA 3 hours ago While in school, she interned at the Disney Features Animation Archives, helping preserve numerous original works dating back to the 1930s.
Local Animation Industry Needs Productionready Graduates Inquirer.net
Local animation industry needs production ready graduates Inquirer.net, Philippines May 21, 2008 By Erwin Oliva MAKATI CITY, Philippines The local animation industry is in dire need of production ready graduates, an executive of a local school and
Mark Burnett Crosses Over Into Animation TV Squad
Mark Burnett crosses over into animation TV Squad, CA 5 hours ago This would be his first venture into animation. Considering how much money he39s made from reality television, I don39t think it39s that much of a risk for him Mark Burnett Inks Deal With Liquid Generation Animation World Network all 2 news articles
Reality Maven Burnett Ventures Into Animation Reuters
Reality maven Burnett ventures into animation Reuters May 21, 2008 By Nellie Andreeva The quotSurvivorquot Svengali has signed a deal with popular online animation Web site Liquid Generation http://www.liquidgeneration.com to
Wed 14 May 2008
Manga Movie Review: Honey And Clover 2006 Manga.about.com
Manga Movie Review: Honey and Clover 2006 Manga.about.com, New York 4 hours ago While it39s not as whiz bang colorful and exciting as the other manga inspired movie that39s making news lately, the Honey and Clover movie offers quieter
Tennis Coaching Holidays In La Manga La Manga
La Manga Tennis coaching holidays in La Manga La Manga, Spain 17 hours ago Tourists who want to improve their tennis skills while simultaneously soaking up the sun can enjoy a coaching holiday at the tennis academy at the La Manga Pitch and putt Spanish golf holidays in La Manga La Manga Online trend for Spanish holiday bookings La Manga all 4 news articles
NTV Works Manga Magic With 60m 20th Century Boys Trilogy Screendaily.com Subscription
NTV works manga magic with 60m 20th Century Boys trilogy Screendaily.com subscription, UK 14 hours ago NTV started selling the 60m manga adaptation at this years Filmart in Hong Kong. It has also gone to Golden Harvest for Hong Kong and Taiwan,
Manga Your Way To Anime Hindu
Hindu Manga your way to Anime Hindu, India May 12, 2008 Most Anime is derived from manga, Japanese comic books. Once the manga has gained a fairly large fan base, it is made into an Anime.
Minister Briefed On Changa Manga Plantation The Post
Minister briefed on Changa Manga plantation The Post, Pakistan 15 hours ago LAHORE: Federal Minister Environment Hameedullah Jan Afridi visited Changa Manga plantation. Chief Conservator Forests Muhammad Mehboobur Rehman briefed the
Prince Charming: Volume 3 Yaoi Manga Comic Book Bin
Prince Charming: Volume 3 Yaoi Manga Comic Book Bin, Canada 23 hours ago This yaoi manga comics which feature explicit sex between young males focuses on a love triangle of high school boys: Yuasa, Kagami, and Nagai and their
Manga Review: Kieli Tells A Dark, Bittersweet Ghost Story Manga.about.com
Manga Review: Kieli Tells a Dark, Bittersweet Ghost Story Manga.about.com, New York May 12, 2008 Teens who can see ghosts are a dime a dozen in both shojo and shonen manga land. But Kieli Volume 1, the new arrival in bookstores from Yen Press is a
Tanzania: Warriors Destroy Maize Farms In Midnight Raid AllAfrica.com
Tanzania: Warriors Destroy Maize Farms in Midnight Raid AllAfrica.com, Washington 1 hour ago The Wanchari attack comes as part of the revenge cycle on their rivals, conducted at midnight by armed militias, according an eye witness, Mr Anthony Manga.
Wed 7 May 2008
Cartoonist Kal To Discuss His 3D Animation In DC Editor Amp Publisher
Cartoonist 39Kal39 to Discuss His 3 D Animation in DC Editor Publisher 14 hours ago By EampP Staff NEW YORK Editorial cartoonist/political animator Kevin quotKalquot Kallaugher will speak this Thursday evening at the National Archives Building39s
THQ And DreamWorks Animation Announce Exclusive Video Game Business Wire Press Release
THQ and DreamWorks Animation Announce Exclusive Video Game Business Wire press release, CA 15 hours ago The new agreement grants THQ exclusive rights to publish interactive games based on the DreamWorks Animation property for all console and handheld systems,
CineGroup Settles In Conghua Animation And Comic Industry Park People39s Daily Online
CineGroup settles in Conghua Animation and Comic Industry Park Peoples Daily Online, China May 6, 2008 International animation giant CineGroup formally signed an agreement with Conghua Animation and Comic Industry Park in Conghua, a county level city under
Cartoon Festival Ends With Satisfied Deal Xinhua
Xinhua Cartoon festival ends with satisfied deal Xinhua, China 9 hours ago The event, as it grows in scale, has proven a staple platform for showcasing and drawing new business for China39s burgeoning animation industry.
Marvel Combines Superpowers For Animated TV AmpquotSquadampquot Reuters Canada
Marvel combines superpowers for animated TV quotSquadquot Reuters Canada, Canada 7 hours ago By Kimberly Nordyke LOS ANGELES Hollywood Reporter On the heels of a 102 million opening weekend for quotIron Man,quot Marvel Animation is powering up the
Aniboom Partners With Major Mobile Entertainment Distributors FOXBusiness
Aniboom Partners with Major Mobile Entertainment Distributors FOXBusiness May 5, 2008 MobiTV, which offers subscribers almost 50 cable and broadcast channels, plans to leverage Aniboom39s deep offering to launch a new animation channel. Aniboom Expands Its Network of Internet Channels with the Addition Business Wire press release Aniboom extends mobile presence Mobile Entertainment Aniboom Expands Internet Presence World Screen News Animation World Network Animation Magazineall 17 news articles
Dileep Sues Against CID Animation Galatta.com
Dileep sues against CID animation Galatta.com, India May 6, 2008 CID Moosa 007, the animated version of Dileep39s CID Moosa 2003 directed by Johnny Antony, has created a new controversy. Actor Dileep has filed a petition
Ghatothkach To Reach Cannes NDTV.com
Ghatothkach to reach Cannes NDTV.com, India 4 hours ago Maroo said that in order to ensure animation quality as per world standards, the company had hired some of the best talents from India, the US,
THQ GAINS MASTER MIND LICENSE DSx2
THQ GAINS MASTER MIND LICENSE DS x2, Netherlands 18 minutes ago THQ and DreamWorks Animation announced today that they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish video games based on the
Star Wars Coming In Animation This August Celebrity News
Celebrity News Star Wars Coming In Animation This August Celebrity News, Hollywood May 5, 2008 August 15th will bring moviegoers 39Star Wars: The Clone Wars39, which is the first animation adaptation of the popular series.
Mon 5 May 2008
Speed Racer Leads The Way To Anime ABC News
Speed Racer is the first of Hollywoods big budget anime adaptations ahead.
Anim Fashion: So French Manila Standard Today
While dressing up in costumes and role playing can conjure up images way beyond the imagination for some, 20 year old Brandon Parrenas rather thinks of it as his ticket to fame and fortuneworth 2,000.
Twinsburg: Anime Voice Actor To Appear At Library The Twinsburg Sun
Meet anime voice actor Sonny Strait from 3 5:30 p.m. May 9 at the Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road. Straits credits include voices for Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragonball Z and creator of the Manga We Shadows. Dont miss this chance to
Speed Racer Leads Hollywoods Latest Charge: Anime Adaptations USA Today
Hollywood hasnt run out of comic book titles just yet. Here comes anime, starting with Speed Racer May 9. And they think theyve found it in anime. Leading the charge are the nerd kings who grew up on the Asian cartoons, Andy and Larry Wachowski, whose Speed Racer arrives in theaters May 9.
Kids, Teens And Family Daily Herald
Kids, teens and family Today Anime Club: 4 to 6 p.m. May 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grades can watch a new anime movie or series and eat Japanese snacks the first and third Mondays of the month.
Kids, Teens And Family Daily Herald
Teens in sixth through 12th grade can watch a new anime movie or series and have Japanese snacks the first and third Mondays of the month. For details or to register, call 847 459 4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Crunchyroll And THINK Corp. Announce Anime Innovation Tokyo Digital Content Showcase Business Wire Via Yahoo7 Finance
Crunchyroll, the leading destination for Asian content on the Internet, and THINK Corp. of Japan, have entered into an agreement to showcase Anime Innovation Tokyo properties via Crunchyrolls website. THINK Corp. set up the project Anime Innovation Tokyo , backed by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The launch will include several videos and digital channel dedicated to Anime Innovation Tokyos
New Candy Boy Net Anime Series Launched Online Anime News Network
The Nico Nico Douga video streaming website has posted the first 14 minute episode in the follow up series to last Novembers Candy Boy original net anime . The websites Nico Nico Anime Channel requires free registration in Japanese, but the service otherwise has no territorial restrictions.
Crunchyroll And Think Corp. Announce Anime Innovation Tokyo Digital Content Showcase Anime News Network
SAN FRANCISCO Crunchyroll, the leading destination for Asian content on the Internet, and THINK Corp. of Japan, have entered into an agreement to showcase Anime Innovation Tokyo properties via Crunchyrolls website.
Crunchyroll To Host Anime Innovation Tokyo Works Online Anime News Network
The Crunchyroll video streaming website and Japans THINK production company have announced that the website will host works from the Anime Innovation Tokyo initiative.
Fri 2 May 2008
Speed Racer Leads Hollywoods Latest Charge: Anime Adaptations USA Today
Hollywood hasnt run out of comic book titles just yet. Here comes anime, starting with Speed Racer May 9. And they think theyve found it in anime. Leading the charge are the nerd kings who grew up on the Asian cartoons, Andy and Larry Wachowski, whose Speed Racer arrives in theaters May 9.
Crunchyroll And THINK Corp. Announce Anime Innovation Tokyo Digital Content Showcase Business Wire Via Yahoo7 Finance
Crunchyroll, the leading destination for Asian content on the Internet, and THINK Corp. of Japan, have entered into an agreement to showcase Anime Innovation Tokyo properties via Crunchyrolls website. THINK Corp. set up the project Anime Innovation Tokyo , backed by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The launch will include several videos and digital channel dedicated to Anime Innovation Tokyos
Crunchyroll To Host Anime Innovation Tokyo Works Online Anime News Network
The Crunchyroll video streaming website and Japans THINK production company have announced that the website will host works from the Anime Innovation Tokyo initiative.
Crunchyroll And Think Corp. Announce Anime Innovation Tokyo Digital Content Showcase Anime News Network
SAN FRANCISCO Crunchyroll, the leading destination for Asian content on the Internet, and THINK Corp. of Japan, have entered into an agreement to showcase Anime Innovation Tokyo properties via Crunchyrolls website.
Japans Jump Anime Tour To Show Letter Bee Anime Anime News Network
The official website of Hiroyuki Asada s Letter Bee Tegami bachi manga has announced that the manga will be animated for Shueisha s Jump Super Anime Tour event in 10 Japanese cities this fall. The story follows a boy who runs deliveries as a Letter Bee throughout a strange fantasy land.
Right Stufs Nozomi Entertainment To Release The Anime Adaptation Of Kozue Amanos Aria Anime News Network
GRIMES, IA, May 1, 2008 Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment announced plans to release Aria on DVD as box sets with Japanese audio and English language subtitles starting with the series 13 episode first season, Aria the Animation , on September 30, 2008.
Hirsch: Speed Racer Is Faithful To Anime Comics2Film
Emile Hirsch, who plays the title role in the Wachowski brothers upcoming anime adaptation Speed Racer, told SCI FI Wire that the filmmakers tried to make it as close to the source material as possible, right down to his characters wardrobe. Its a crazy world, Hirsch said in an interview while promoting the film. Everyone was just able to get into it from that. The scarf, we had a lot of