From Media Factory
August 9, 2006
FUNimation has confirmed the acquisition of seasons one and two of the School Rumble anime.
New Line of PVC Statues
August 7, 2006
Yamato is launching Creators Labo, a new figure line 'with a focus on melding the talents of artists and sculptors working in Japan .'
By Calendar
August 6, 2006
Wizard World Chicago wrapped up on Sunday, sandwiched between a bigger than ever San Diego Comic-Con, Otakon, and GenCon.
For 'Robotech'
August 3, 2006
FUNimation has announced that it will release Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles on DVD on November 21st.
In Bay Area
August 3, 2006
Viz kicked off a major transit promotion in the San Francisco Bay area today. The promotion will put Viz characters on one million BART tickets beginning in mid-September.
'RoboDaze' Bows in Japan First
August 2, 2006
Toei Anmation ( DBZ ) and Walt Disney Intl. Japan are developing an anime series for Toon Disney's Jetix block.
FUNimation Sales Above Expectations
August 1, 2006
Navarre Corporation, parent company of FUNimation and BCI, reported lower earnings for its fiscal 2007 first quarter.
In Japan
August 1, 2006
Nausicaa Net reports that Goro Miyazaki's Gedo Senki ( Tales From Earthsea ) topped Pirates of the Caribbean 2 at the Japanese box office.
Demise Demos Decline of RPGs
July 31, 2006
Author George R.R. Martin has disclosed that the Canadian role-playing game publisher Guardians of Order is now out of business.
In March
July 31, 2006
Sony Pictures plans to give Paprika , Satoshi Kon's latest anime film, a theatrical release in March.
