Ogre writes, I saw a story about a live action version of Blood: The Last Vampire. I enjoyed the original anime release and decided check around. I was able to find a trailer on YouTube for the UK release which will be on June 12.
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Category Archives: Anime
“Anime Insider” Ends Publication.
Anime News Network reports that Wizard Entertainment has ceased publication of its anime and manga magazine Anime Insider, after 7 years of publication. At this time there are no print anime and manga magazines (in terms of news and genre coverage) being published in the United States of America. ADV had previously been publishing a US version of the Japanese anime and manga magazine Newtype but they stopped publication of that in January of last year as part of other cost-cutting measures (including sourcing distribution of their Full Metal Panic licenses to Funimation). The Japanese version of Newtype is still being published.
Miyazaki’s next gets US release date, dub cast
Anime News Network reports that Hayao Miyazaki’s next film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, which is already out in Japan, is has a US release date. The film, which is getting a name-shortening to just Ponyo will open in US theaters August 14th of this year. John Lasseter (Cars, Toy Story) and Miyazaki are co-producing the US release. The English language dub will include the voices of Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, and Lily Tomlin (among others).
2009 Spring Anime Preview
Anime Vice has their preview up of all 30 new anime that will be debuting this spring. Some of these shows may get licensed and brought stateside. Some of them probably won’t. My shows of interest are below the cut.
Weekend Review – Bleach (Season 3)
Now that all of the episodes of Season 3 are out on DVD, does Season 3 successfully wrap up the Soul Society Arc, or does it not succeed in that regard?
Weekend Review – Record of Lodoss War (OVA)
This week, I’ve got a review of the classic, but unfortunately out-of-print, heroic fantasy anime “Record of Lodoss War.”
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More Anime on Blu-Ray from Funimation.
AnimeVice.com is reporting that Funimation has more anime releases on Blu-Ray lined up. Notable items on the list include Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid, Season 1 of Gunslinger Girl, Basalisk, Trinity Blood, and yet more DBZ movies.
Tatsunoko, Marvel Crossover Anime To Come in 3 Years
AnimeNewsNetwork is reporting that Tatsunoko productions (creators of Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets, Casshern, Speed Racer, Samurai Pizza Cats, and others) is working on a televised anime series featuring both Tatsunoko and Marvel characters. The series is slated to air in 3 years.
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Weekend Review – Akira
This coming week, Akira finally comes out on Blu-Ray. As Akira (the film) has not been reviewed here at the Bureau, now is the perfect time to correct this oversight, with a review of the film (as well as a few quick notes comparing the special features from the upcoming Blu-Ray release and the Pioneer DVD release from 2001).
Ghost in the Shell gets Blu-Ray release
ICv2 is reporting that the original Ghost In The Shell film is due for a Blu-Ray release through Anchor Bay), the film will be re-mastered, with some touch-up work done on the minor CGI effects (computer displays, among other things). Fizko reviewed the film back in 2007.
Also, I want to thank AnimeVice for getting the scoop on this – I found out about it through them.