To First Look Studios
March 26, 2006
Video Business is reporting that First Look Studios will acquire Ventura Distribution, which distributes Viz anime titles to the video trade.
To Close March 27th
March 23, 2006
Trans World's acquisition of 400 Musicland stores has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York.
Of Syndicated Anime Block
March 23, 2006
FUNimation has announced the first sale of a new two-hour syndicated anime programming block.
In 'Inc.'
March 23, 2006
Wizard Entertainment CEO Gareb Shamus is the cover feature in the April issue of Inc. magazine, focusing on his involvement in a new mixed martial arts league.
A Deal With the Japan Office of Goldman Sachs
March 22, 2006
The Japanese animation house GDH has plans to create a $43 million financing fund with Jupiter Investment.
New Anime, Toys & CCG Cards
March 22, 2006
Toei Animation and Bandai Japan are re-launching the Digimon property in Japan.
New 100-Minute Anime From Production IG
March 21, 2006
Production IG has announced Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex -- Solid State Society , a 100-minute feature slated for completion this summer.
'Not Currently Scheduled'
March 21, 2006
A posting on the G4's Anime Unleashed page announces: 'This show is not currently scheduled.'
An Expandable Card/Board Game System
March 21, 2006
TableStar Games is planning to release 10 HeroCard products in 2006.
Adds an Extra Half-Hour Monday-Thursday
March 20, 2006
Adult Swim will add an additional half-hour of programming four nights per week by starting at 10:30 pm Monday-Thursday.
