FUNimation Snags Sojitz Titles

Anime Industry Consolidation Continues

The trend towards consolidation in the American anime industry continues to accelerate.  In its second major announcement at Anime Expo, FUNimation trumpeted its acquisition of 30 titles from Sojitz’s ARM—all titles that had been either distributed or announced by ADV
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Knizia Captures Kudos for 'Keltis'

2008 Board Game of the Year

Reiner Knizia won both Spiel des Jahres for Keltis and “Best Children’s Game” for Wer War’s.
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FUNimation to Distribute Select Geneon Titles

'Hellsing Ultimate,' 'Black Lagoon,' & More

FUNimation Entertainment has struck a deal that will allow it to distribute select Geneon titles in North America.
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'The Goon' Gets Animated

David Fincher Producing

Eric Powell's The Goon will be adapted into a computer-animated feature film.
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'Halo Board Game' in September

From Genius Products

This September Genius Products and B1 Games are launching the first every board game based on the Halo videogame.
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Warren Ellis Writing G.I. Joe Cartoon!

G.I. Joe: Resolute

The G.I. Joe Websites are all abuzz about G.I. Joe: Resolute, a series of ten 5-minute cartoon episodes.
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Moonstone Still Publishing 'The Phantom'

License Not Exclusive

Moonstone Books will continue to publish comics based on Lee Falk’s The Phantom.
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'Chaotic TCG' at Best Buy

Starting on July 6th

The Chaotic Trading Card Game will be available at Best Buy starting on July 6th.
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Warner Bros. Nabs 'Hiding in Time'

Image Mini-Series

Warner Bros. has obtained the screen rights to comic book miniseries Hiding in Time.
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FUNimation Gets Branded Channel on YouTube

First U.S. Anime Entry

FUNimation and YouTube have established a relationship that will provide greater visibility to FUNimation titles. 
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J. Brian Cobos of Pheonix Games on DoW Exclusive

‘Your Games Less Accessible’

J. Brian Cobos of Phoenix Games in Mukilteo, Washington saw the news of Days of Wonder awarding exclusive distribution rights to Diamond-Alliance and feels the decision will make DoW games less accessible.
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'Business as Usual' for Del Rey Manga

No Licenses Pulled

Dallas Middaugh of Del Rey Manga has reacted to news that Kodansha was setting up a U.S. subsidiary. 
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