24-Episode Anime From Gonzo
September 8, 2008
FUNimation Entertainment has announced the acquisition of the 24-episode anime series Kaze no Stigma.
Via Sony
September 7, 2008
Sony has acquired the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand rights to Production I.G. anime feature The Sky Crawlers, based on a bestselling Japanese novel.
'Excellent Commercial Prospects Loom'
September 3, 2008
Reviewers from the Hollywood trades (and Time Magazine ) loved Hayao Miyazaki's new film.
From 'ICv2 Guide #59'
September 7, 2008
This chart of the ICv2 Top 25 Anime Properties reflects sales in all channels in May, June, and the first half of July 2008.
3.5 Stars Out of 5
September 2, 2008
Review of Afro Samurai Vol. 1, created by Takashi Okazaki and coming from Tor in September.
FUNimation Gains Anime Share; Manga Sales Holding
September 6, 2008
An ICv2 Release . ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Guide #59: Anime/Manga.
In First Half
September 7, 2008
FUNimation has been steadily gaining in market share recently, according to a report in the recently released ICv2 Guide #59: Anime/Manga.
'Death Note I' in Canada
August 25, 2008
The second Death Note live action movie, Death Note II: The Last Name , will be shown in nearly 400 U.S. theaters in a two night special event on October 15th and 16th
From Madhouse
August 24, 2008
Marvel Entertainment announced today that anime powerhouse Madhouse will produce four new anime series featuring adapted Marvel characters, including Wolverine and Iron Man, for the Japanese market.
OEL Plans, Kodansha, Digital Distribution
August 24, 2008
In Part Two, we talk about Del Rey’s mix of original English language and Japanese licensed material, the Del Rey and Del Rey Manga imprints, the impact of Kodansha’s plans to publish in the U.S. , and digital distribution of manga.
