And Manga
October 30, 2003
Viz, LLC, has announced the acquisition of North American home video rights for Saikano ( Saishuu Heiki Kanojo ) also known as She, the Ultimate Weapon .
13-Episode Adaptation of Tezuka's Masterwork
October 30, 2003
Natsume Maya is reporting that a 13-episode anime series based on Osamu Tezuka's manga masterwork, Phoenix ( Hi No Tori ), is currently in production and will be broadcast in the spring of 2004.
Exclusive Two-Packs Planned for 2004
October 27, 2003
McFarlane Toys has announced that Spawn action figures, starting with Spawn Series 24: The Classic Comic Covers, will once again be available at Wal-Mart stores.
Beginning in December
October 22, 2003
Viz will release second editions of Battle Angel Alita in a smaller, 5' x 7.5' format, reading right to left, with extra pages that had previously only appeared in the European versions.
First Vol. of Kaikan Phrase Out in March
October 13, 2003
Viz has announced the acquisition of the Kaikan Phrase manga by Shinju Mayu.
And More Episodes Of Inu-Yasha
October 1, 2003
Cartoon Network panelists at Anime Weekend Atlanta indicated that they were interested in taking back Saturday nights for Adult Swim, most likely as a venue for anime movies.
To The International Channel
October 5, 2003
On Friday, October 3rd, the International Channel began showing the first season of the classic romantic adventure-comedy Tenchi Muyo .
Angel Sanctuary & Hana-Kimi
September 30, 2003
Viz announced two major new shoujo manga series at Anime Weekend Atlanta, Angel Sanctuary and Hana Zakari No Kimitachi E .
'Geneon Entertainment' As Of October 1
September 28, 2003
Key anime supplier Pioneer Entertainment is changing its name to 'Geneon Entertainment' on October 1.
Starting January 1
September 23, 2003
Bandai's Jerry Chu has announced that as of January 1, 2004 Bandai Entertainment will be handling the distribution of DVD products directly with major retail accounts and distributors.
