Big-budget Anime Feature Out Fall 03
December 20, 2002
Japanese film distributor Toho has released its schedule for next year and it includes Steamboy , Katsuhiro Otomo's first feature length directorial project since his breakthrough film Akira in 1988.
Manga Boffo
December 18, 2002
Pioneer is set to release the first volume in the Chobits anime series on March 4, 2003, in three different SKUs.
Whedon Shopping Space Oater
December 17, 2002
The Fox network zapped Joss Whedon's 'outer space western' series Firefly because of low ratings. So far ten episodes (out of the 15 hours of programming Fox ordered) have been shown.
And Programming Plans
December 15, 2002
ADV's Anime Network has announced its first cable system deal...
Howl's Moving Castle Set for Spring 04
December 13, 2002
Hayao Miyazaki will direct another film. He had mentioned in some interviews that he was unlikely to direct again, but his name has been released as the director of Howl's Moving Castle.
Spring 04
December 13, 2002
Production I.G. has announced a feature film sequel to the anime classic Ghost in the Shell .
First DVD Volume Out in March
December 11, 2002
ADV Films is set to release the first volume of the anime series Crying Freeman: Portrait of a Killer on March 11, 2003.
One of 17 Animated Features
December 11, 2002
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away has been included in a list for possible nominees for the Academy Award for animated feature film.
ADV, Tokyopop Hire Execs
December 9, 2002
Both ADV Films and Tokyopop announced major executive hires today.
For March, Plus GITS II: MMI #1 Holo Ed.
December 9, 2002
Dark Horse has announced that it will be publishing Metropolis , the 1949 manga graphic novel by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, in March.
