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On the 15th Dec 2002, the videogames league tournament event, Dynamic League will be showing Inu-Yasha throughout the day. The venue will be at Burger King, Piccadilly Circus, London. For more info, go to www.dynamic-league.com.
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.28,2002
On the 28th of May, Barefoot Gen will be shown on public viewing at the Embassy of Japan in London. For more info, go to http://www.embjapan.org.uk/events_films.html where you can book your seats for the film. There are also a host of Japanese Cinema for public viewing on other dates too. Again you need to go to the website to book seats for thoses as well!
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.26,2002
Metropolis will be released on DVD on the 22nd of July 2002. No details have been mentioned, so whether it will have documentaries and special features remains a mystery. However there could be a few featurettes if the Region 2 release is the same as its Region 1 release.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.25,2002
Animejin reports that Battle of the Planets will be re-released under a different publisher due to the closing of Mollin, the original publishers of the UK DVD release of the series. Universal Studios subsiduary, Playback has the publishing rights now and will bring out VHS and DVDs of the series on the 15th April 2002.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.12,2002
Slightly old news but Anime ORG UK have reported that MVM-UK will be releasing Blue Gender, Yu Yu Hakusho: The Spirit Detective and Fruits Basket. No word on the release date but we'll keep you posted...
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.12,2002
Manga Entertainment have released Akira on DVD earlier this year as a DVD boxset. Inside it contains two DVDs with the remastered film, features and loads of extras, along with a special booklet and stickers. Manga have also released Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro and Golgo 13: The Professional all on DVD.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.12,2002
Here are the release schedule for anime on VHS & DVD format for the UK:
DVD - Robotech II: The Sentinels - 22 Apr 2002 DVD - Gundam Volume 2 - 29 Apr 2002 VHS - Gasaraki Volume 1 - 27 May 2002 VHS - Generator Gawl Volume 1 - 27 May 2002 DVD - Gundam Volume 3 - 27 May 2002
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.12,2002
On Channel 5, a new anime series has started in the early mornings of Saturday in the form of Strange Dawn. You can catch it as part of the Milkshake television show at 9AM.
Ryoga Hibiki / Jan.17,2002
Nintendo are planning to open a Pokemon Centre in the heart of London, based on the existing Pokemon Centre's around Japan and in New York, US. Although there's been no official news about it, its been thought that Nintendo will unveil plans early next year.
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.14,2001
A couple of updates. Manga Entertainment have sent a newsletter to those who subscribed. It appears that X the Movie will be released on DVD in January 2002, while the long-awaited Akira will be release on DVD around the Easter period.
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.13,2001
More release updates from MVM:
VHS:
Sailor Moon TV series Volume 1 - 05 Nov 2001
Sailor Moon TV series Volume 2 - 05 Nov 2001
Sailor Moon TV series Volume 3 - 27 Dec 2001
Martian Successor Nadesico volume 12 - 08 Nov 2001
DVD:
Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin) Volume 01 - 05 Nov 2001
Ryoga Hibiki / Sep.30,2001
On October 8th, Ash and his chums return for the third Pokemon feature film on DVD.
In the third movie adventure, the gang has to rescue a young girl from the spell of the Unown, a strange Symbol Pokemon that has the ability to read dreams and turn them into reality. Things turn for the worst when Ash's mother gets mixed up in the situation... and, surprise, surprise, it's up to Ash to make the right decisions to save them all.
Like all the other Pokemon DVDs, this one will be in a full screen 4:3 format, and include a third Pikachu mini-movie, Pikachu & Pichu. Also featured is the making of To The Unknown music video, Johto Pokerap music video, Little known Unown Facts feature & the teaser trailer to the fourth Pokemon movie. Free gifts include the Unown Pokemon card and exclusive to Region 2, the Pikachu's Winter Vacation audio tape.
Ryoga Hibiki / Sep.1,2001
Here are the release schedule for anime on VHS format for the UK:
Bubblegum Crisis: Hurricane Live 2032 - 08 Oct 2001
Bubblegum Crisis: Hurricane Live 2033 - 05 Nov 2001
Martian Successor Nadesico volume 11 - 03 Sep 2001
Street Fighter II V volume 9 - 03 Sep 2001
Urusei Yatsura OVA 3 - 03 Sep 2001
Ryoga Hibiki / Sep.1,2001
Here are the list of DVD and dates that are coming out in the UK:
Bubblegum Crisis volume one - 03 Sep 2001
Bubblegum Crisis volume two - 08 Oct 2001
Bubblegum Crisis volume three - 05 Nov 2001
Gumsmith Cats Bulletproof - 05 Nov 2001
Oh My Goddess! volume two - 03 Sep 2001
Riding Bean - 08 Oct 2001
Urusei Yatsura The Movie 1 - 05 Nov 2001
Apparently the Akira DVD is also scheduled for a release on 8th October 2001, but Manga has not officially announced any dates for the release of Akira in UK.
Ryoga Hibiki / Sep.1,2001
An update of the news story below, Princess Mononoke is set for a UK release AFTER the Japanese release of the movie, which is in November. Expect it on the shelves early December of this year!
Ryoga Hibiki / Jul.3,2001
Thank God us British Anime fans have something to rave about... MVM-UK, better known for publishing AnimEgo titles such as the original BubbleGum Crisis and the Urusei Yatsura movies have released details of two new Oh My Goddess DVD that are coming this summer. Extras includes commentary from the voice actors, music & effects track, slideshow of production cels and outtakes. The DVDs will haave English subtitles with Japanese soundtrack, English dub or a limited English subtitled version only showing English on the opening and end credits plus for the odd sign, label or two. The first DVD to be released in August 6th will contain episodes 1 to 3 while the second DVD containing episodes 4 & 5 will be out in 9th September.
Ryoga Hibiki / Jul.2,2001
It looks like the excellent epic Princess Mononoke is set for a UK release. Buena Vista has submitted DVD bonus material for the Studio Ghibli feature film to the British Board of Film Classification, which was given a PG. Presumably, the extras are theatrical trailers and a production featurette found in the Region 1 version of the animated film. No date has been given to when the DVD will be release. Hopefully, fingers-crossed that it comes out this year!
Ryoga Hibiki / May.22,2001
Kiseki has announced the next volume of Star Blazer: Series One. Apparently, the DVD should be identical to it's US counterpart. Arrives on 18th June 2001!
Ryoga Hibiki / May.13,2001
Digimon: The Movie will be released on the 4th June 2001. No content details are available at the time of writing.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.12,2001
Warner Bros. will be releasing the UK release of Pokemon the Movie 2000 on DVD, 21st May 2001. This DVD will contain Pikachu's mini-movie, Pikachu's Rescue Adventure and the main feature, The Power of One. Features includes footage from the US Pokemon roadshow and trailers including one for the upcoming Pokemon 3: The Movie. Like the US version, the DVD will come with a Pikachu playing card and a Lugia coin.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.11,2001
It seems that Manga Entertainment won't be releasing Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie with a Japanese language track on its upcoming DVD release. It's become apparent that the US and UK releases of the film were cut and dubbed, making the Japanese audio track unsuitable and out of place. Manga has said that inorder to add the original Japanese audio track, they would have to publish it on a seperate DVD. It would also mean that they would have to summit the original Japanese edit of the film to the BBFC for classification, which means more delays. Manga Entertainment have said that if the DVDs sell well, they would consider a special edition version containing both the Japanese and English edits of SF II. Looks like us Brits will have to buy several copies!!!
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.9,2001
Manga Entertainment has announced the release of their double-bill DVD, Legend of the Overfiend & Demon Womb (Urotsukidoji parts 1 & 2). The DVD will feature a picture gallery, Manga's DVD previews and trailers plus CD-ROM content. Unfortunately, the two films will only contain the English dub soundtrack due to the numerous cuts made to the film, much like the upcoming Manga release of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.9,2001
After delays, Manga has finally officially announced the release of Street Fighter Alpha: The Animated Movie on DVD and VHS on the 16th April 2001. Unlike the Japanese DVD release, which comes in a two-part OVA series, this version algimated the two in very similar style to ADV's Sonic the Hedgehog and Tekken. There is also a chance to win a Playstation 2 when you purchase the film!
Ryoga Hibiki / Apr.9,2001
Fox Kids UK will be airing Escaflowne at 8:55PM everyday from Monday 8th January 2001.
Ryoga Hibiki / Jan.4,2001
Gundam Wing begins airing on Cartoon Network (UK) on January 15th, both at 5:30pm and 9:30pm. (I know it's shorter than most of your news articles, but there really isn't anything more to say)
Ryoga Hibiki / Dec.31,2000
Manga Entertainment has finally put a tentative date on the most fought after movie! Neon Genesis Evangelion will be released in the Summer of 2001! Why was it so delayed? Apparently, they've been re-assambling the AD Vision cast of Evangelion. Manga was going to release it for a theatrical release, but that seems unlikely.
Ryoga Hibiki / Dec.24,2000
Pokemon: The Movie 2000 is to be release in cinemas on the 22nd of December 2000 just in time for Christmas! It sees Ash and his friends learning about the three legendary birds. Should be released nationwide! Want to see it in your own home? The Region 1 DVD version should be available now! Get it from your import retailer before the Christmas deadline!
Ryoga Hibiki / Dec.6,2000
The Serial Experiments Lain lunchboxes are now on sale in the UK via Forbidden Planet in New Oxford Street London. Priced at £14.99 these boxes are just the standalone cases - not the boxset that pioneer are going to release which contains the DVD series of Lain a single CD by Boa who did the main title opening music. They don't have many so if you're happen to be in England London pop down and grab them while they're in stock!
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.16,2000
Manga Entertainment have announced their 2001 DVD lineup. These include Blood Virus Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Street Fighter Alpha Fist Of The North Star: The Movie Legend Of The Overfiend X: The Movie and Patlabor I & II. Still no news on The Guyver series and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Movie which will hopefully consist of both Death & Rebirth and End of Evangelion on one DVD/VHS tape!
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.14,2000
Ninja Scroll will be available to buy in store on the 13th November 2000. Released by Manga Entertainment it tells a story of Jubei and his encounters with the Eight Devils of Kimon and the beautiful "Ninja Girl" Kagero. The DVD should be an exact copy of the Region 1 version as the BBFC has laxed the 18 Cert category:
Digitally Remastered Feature Film
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (English)
Dolby Digital Stereo (Japanese)
Languages: English Japanese and Japanese with English Subtitles
SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
Interactive Menus
Character Synopses/Art & Text Files
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer
Ryoga Hibiki / Nov.12,2000
Manga Max, probably the only decent Manga and Anime magazine have stopped their monthly publication until next year. Reasons are unknown but I reckon the staff are just going on holiday for the Winter!
Ryoga Hibiki / Oct.12,2000
Pokemon: The First Movie was released on DVD and VHS a couple of days ago. It seems that the release of the DVD version has the same content and packaging as the US release. This contained a fullscreen version of the movie - a big blow to thoses who are Pokemon fans and wanted the widescreen version, something that a DVD is capable of. The only version that has a widescreen format is the Region 2 Japanese DVD, containing both Japanese and English language. Unfortunately, import this version will probably set you back between £40 to £60...
Ryoga Hibiki / Oct.12,2000
I hear that the second Pokemon movie , Revelation Lugia , will be coming out here in the UK sometime in December . No-one seems to be sure when , however .
The first Pokemon movie comes out on video on October the 13th , and CITV is reported to be getting new episodes of Pokemon sometime in autumn . If CITV get them then , then that means that Satteligh should be getting the new episodes sometime in the next month or so !!
Also , rumor has it that "Pikachu genki de chu" (That game with the virtual Pikachu for the N64) won't be coming out here in the UK . Why ? Apparentally , there are so many varied regional accents in the UK that they seem to think it impossible to make the game understand all of them ... of course , this is a rumor . Let's hope it isn't true ^^;;
Also , CITV have just started showing new Digimon episodes , they've just got back to their homeworld ... but it won't be long until they start hitting repeats , I fear .
Meanwhile , CITV are showing Pokemon re-runs again ... most recent episode : Episode 6 , "Clefairy and the Moonstone" . Ya-ay .
Also , this isn't really news , but did anyone notice that the Sci-Fi was supposed to be showing Gunbuster : Top o Nerae , and then they showed Shogun Wars instead ? This just proves how .. annoying the sci-fi channel can be sometimes .
Tabitha Bodin / Sep.10,2000
The Region 2 (UK) DVD version of Perfect Blue is not anamorphic. It was rumoured that Manga Entertainment stated in some news groups and web sites, that the UK version of Perfect Blue would have more features, and anamorphic picture and a longer running time. The run time was about 90 mins long, while the US version was 83 minutes. Features were exactly the same as it's US conterpart.
Ryoga Hibiki / Sep.9,2000
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