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This week we have a special guest, Kaitar. We review Ayashi no Ceres, Zegapain, Kyou no Go no Ni and the Saikano live action movie.
Saikano Live Action – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.
Kyou no Go no Ni – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.
Zegapain – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for Crackers.
Ayashi no Ceres – Download Now!
Show Notes
News
Illumitoon Lights Up With Beet the Vandel Buster
Illumitoon Entertainment Ltd., a new Forth Worth company founded by former Funimation executives, has acquired Beet the Vandel Buster and its sequel, Beet the Vandel Buster Excellion. Based on the Shonen Jump manga, Beet is the company’s first announced title. From the press release: “Already Illumitoon has acquired some serious titles, and is looking forward to launching DVD releases as early as January 2007.”
Wachowskis on Board for Speed Racer
IGN FilmForce has reported that the Wachowski Brothers, made famous via their Matrix trilogy, are starting to write the screenplay for the live-action Speed Racer movie that actor Vince Vaughn pitched to Warner Bros. back in 2004. Also, it hasn’t been confirmed, but Vaughn may have a part in the movie as Racer X whenever production starts up.
Jay Chou’s next role is a Slam Dunk
Yao Ming to have cameo in upcoming live-action “tribute”
Gainax Announces New Anime
Maiking Break-Through Gurren-Lagann
CMX on Tenjho Tenge Edits Again
Director of Manga responds to complaints
More on Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society
Production IG has opened a new page on Bandai’s newly licensed Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society film. The movie will run on Japanese pay-per-view starting September 1 and will be released on DVD November 24 in Japan. US release details are yet to be announced.
Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Project
Yahoo Japan has opened an official site for Makoto Shinkai‘s upcoming Byousoku 5 Centimeter, including a high-definition trailer. The film is compilation of short animated movies that premieres next spring in Shibuya theaters.
Appleseed Sprouts on Encore Action
2004’s Appleseed will air August 26 on Encore Action’s Animidnight.
Brazil Welcomes Nausica, Kare Kano Manga
Panini Comics and Conrad Publishing recently issued Kare Kano and Nausica of the Valley of the Wind in Brazil. Also, the Papo de Budgea blog traces manga’s recent growth in the country.
Reviews
Ayashi no Ceres
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12
http://pierrot.jp/title/ceres/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayashi_no_ceres
Kyou no Go no Ni
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6245
http://www.5-2.jp/
http://www.avexmovie.jp/lineup/5-2/index.html
Zegapain
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6145
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/zegapain/
http://www.zegapain.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zegapain
Saishu Heiki Kanojo – Live Action
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5828
http://www.saikano-movie.com/
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