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LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai Gun Volume 1: Cocked & Loaded! A blood-drenched tour of the bakumatsu years, a turbulent time that ultimately brought an end to Japan’s feudal system, Samurai Gun features a special breed of samurai who stand against the corrupt Shogunate, armed with superior strength, speed, agility… and guns! Morally ambiguous “heroes,” razor sharp dialogue, and hair-trigger violence give Samurai Gun the feel of a taut spaghetti Western. When one lone gunman takes on an army of Samurai, they don’t stand a chance. Based on the popular manga by Kazuhiro Kumagai, Samurai Gun was produced by Studio Egg and Avex, Inc. (Initial D) in association with ADV Films. It was first aired on Japanese television in the 2004/5 season. The DVD series will include a never-before-seen 13th episode, while the European releases feature the original Japanese covers on the outside, and the translator’s notes on the inside. Samurai Gun: What the Press Said: “...loads of over the top violence, adult themes and tons of action.” DVD Talk “...a heaping helping of action, romance, comedy, and tragedy.” Moviehole.com “This is a no-holds-barred anime whose subject matter is as hard hitting as the bullets from Ichimatsu’s gun.” Suite101.com “Think of Samurai Gun as being somewhere between Kill Bill and Samurai Champloo but with a bad attitude.” Underland Online Samurai Gun Volume 1: Cocked & Loaded (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 1 to 4, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include production sketches, “Fun With Audio”, clean opening & closing animations, Preview For Volume 2, and ADV previews. Samurai Gun Volume 1: Cocked & Loaded Running Time: 100m Street Date: 16/10/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 18 Cat#: DSMG-001 RRP: £19.99 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR NEWS OF AN EXCLUSIVE CONSOLE GAME CROSS-PROMOTION, ONLY WITH SAMURAI GUN! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM EDITION COMPLETE COLLECTION EUROPEAN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION! FINALLY, A TRULY PLATINUM EDITION, AVAILABLE FROM 20th NOVEMBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., is extremely proud to offer the single best edition available internationally of our flagship property, the European Exclusive Limited Edition Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Edition Complete Collection. In a unique step away from other DVD regions, the European edition of Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Edition loses NOTHING from the original edition - no reduction from 7 to 6 discs, no loss of DVD extras, no loss of printed extras. Everything is retained, only better presented than ever before - this is absolutely, without a doubt, the sole anime release you MUST own this Christmas. The actual set itself has been designed to look like a solid bar of platinum - a limited edition embossed brushed steel tin housing a sleek 7 disc digipak incorporating all eight original Platinum character art pieces, with the 7 discs retaining ALL of the original on-disc extras. All of the information from the incredibly detailed booklets, which were heaving with extras derived from both Japan and the U.S, has been retained in a 60-page square-bound booklet incorporating the beautiful full-page art developed for the Platinum edition. For those ask what the difference is between Evangelion TV and Platinum, the short answer is that the entire series was subject to renewal work, with scenes being added and revised in addition to the entire series being remastered digitally. This required some new audio work as well, in addition to the building of the 5.1 mix. In short, this is a completely revised version of the currently available series. More information can be found in the accompanying booklet. In short, the ground-breaking, mind-blowing, pulse-pounding landmark show Neon Genesis Evangelion is now at its best, both on and off the discs. If you are already a fan, this is essential; if you are not, then you owe it to yourself to experience this in the best fashion possible - the Platinum Edition Complete Collection. What the Press Said: "Neon Genesis Evangelion was anime's perfect storm. It's a phenomenon like Star Wars, Harry Potter or The Matrix. Plenty of works are going to try to reproduce it, but ultimately it will stand apart." Aint It Cool News “One of the greatest anime series of all time…” MTV.com “If there is one series out there worth buying more than once, it's Neon Genesis Evangelion” Protoculture Addicts The Story: Neon Genesis Evangelion is the story of a reluctant young hero, called upon to pilot an immense robotic weapon in battle against alien invaders in the year 2015. As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities, a deadly war is being waged on what is left of the planet. On one side are the mysterious beings known as Angels; on the other, the special agency NERV and mankind's last hope, the awe-inspiring Evangelions. Piloted by a special team of teenage warriors, these giant bio-mechanical humanoids are the only thing that can withstand the force of the Angels' defense fields long enough for the pilots to tackle the invaders themselves in hand to hand combat! With the lives of every soul on the planet at stake, these few youngsters must reach down deep inside themselves to find the strength and courage necessary to meet the Angels head on in a desperate attempt to save mankind. Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Edition Complete Collection (RRP £99.99) is a limited edition DVD-only release in English and Japanese 5.1 audio, with English subtitles. The series and bonus content are laid out across 7 discs, and the Extras include: · The complete 26 episode run in remastered video and audio · 4 ‘directors’ cut’ episodes · 8 animatic episodes · 10 commentaries · 4 documentaries · 60 page booklet featuring Production Notes, Episode Commentaries, Glossary, Timeline and Angel Profiles Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Edition Complete Collection Running Time: 780 mins approx. Street Date: 20/11/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 12 Cat#: DNGE-BX2 RRP: £99.99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GO WHERE NO OTHER ANIMATION DARES WITH YUGO THE NEGOTIATOR! NO MECHS, NO MAGIC - LIVE OR DIE IN THE REAL WORLD FROM 20th NOVEMBER ‘06 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., is proud to bring you a new kind of anime in Yugo The Negotiator: Pakistan 01 - Departure on 20th November 2006! No giant robots, no magical powers, no high school romance - this is anime about real people in the real world facing real danger, anime’s answer to 24, Sleeper Cell and Spooks. Yugo Beppu is not a dashing spy or unstoppable soldier, but a globe-trotting negotiator whose mastery of multiple languages, psychology, and iron set him apart from all others in his trade. In a world beset by terrorism, kidnappings, crooked governments and ambitious military, Yugo looks to save lives through any and all means at his disposal - but in order to do so, he must first understand the mindset of his opponents. Based upon the original manga by Shinji Makari and Shu Akana, now running for a decade,0 Yugo the Negotiator strives for a degree of realism rare in anime. With classy animation on the Pakistan arc from Artland (Barefoot Gen, Casshan, R.O.D. TV), it opens up a fresh new genre by featuring a highly realistic storyline and setting. Selected to screen at the Curzon Mayfair, London, as part of the prestigious Tiger Eye Firecracker Showcase 2006. What the Press Said: "This show is amazing, plain and simple. This is the kind of series that all future dramas should aspire to be-suspenseful, edgy, and absolutely gripping." Anime News Network “… one of those series that breaks the mold and tells its tale in a different fashion...” DVD Talk The Story: A hostage has been taken in Pakistan; the chances of his survival are slim to none. With keen intellect, quick wits and indomitable willpower, Yugo Beppu has earned a reputation as the world’s leading private negotiator. When the negotiations in Pakistan break down, Yugo is called to the scene by the hostage’s beautiful daughter to deal with a fierce anti-government faction. Walking a dangerous line between the powerful military and ruthless guerrillas, it will take more than words for Yugo to survive in the blazing desert. Yugo The Negotiator: Pakistan 01 - Departure (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 1 to 3, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include:“What is Yugo the Negotiator?” featurette; interviews with original story author Shinji Makari, Character Designer Shu Akana, Directors Kishi & Hanai, and Japanese voice actor Takashi Hagino (Yugo); “The Japanese Depiction of Pakistan: Comments on Yugo” by Cultural Advisor Nawaz Charania & ADR Director Scott McClennen, plus clean opening & closing animation, and ADV previews. Yugo The Negotiator: Pakistan 01 - Departure Running Time: 75mins Street Date: 20/11/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 15 Cat#: DYG-001 RRP: £19.99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLY TO KILL IN AREA 88: A LONELY CROSSING OF PATHS! ANIME’S ANSWER TO TOP GUN TAKES TO THE SKIES AGAIN FROM 20th NOVEMBER ‘06 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., is proud to release Area 88: A Lonely Crossing Of Paths on 20th November 2006! The series features meticulously rendered fighter planes and realistic dogfights that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Part of this year’s NFT Anime Season, and a big hit with those who experienced the full digital widescreen crispness of the show in a cinema, Area 88 is based on the classic manga by Kaoru Shintani with a screenplay by Hiroshi Onogi (RahXephon, Macross Zero). It tells the story of Shin Kazama, an ace pilot on the verge of a comfortable life with a commercial airline. Tricked into joining a motley crew of mercenary fighter pilots, Shin’s only way out is to complete the three year term or pay $1.5 million to break the contract. What the Press Said: “The animated version of Top Gun” Anime News Network “...truly amazing combat scenes....” DVD Verdict “It's the kind of excitement that pulls you in and goes full throttle till the end.” Sequential Tart The Story: In every life there comes a moment when skill is pushed to the limit, when the only thing that stands in the path of death is the strength of the spirit and the sheer will to survive. Out-numbered and overpowered, Shin is forced to ditch his plane and parachute into the barren, unforgiving desert where he is haunted by memories of his past as he struggles to survive. Back on base a new pilot is turning heads, and she… yes, she… has the skill of an ace and the beauty to match. But Shin is oblivious to her obvious advances as he impatiently waits for his new plane to arrive. Amid thoughts of the life, and love, he left behind, Shin is confronted with the face of the friend who took it all away, and in the last place he would expect it, in the cockpit of the 747 barreling toward him through the clouds. Area 88: A Lonely Crossing Of Paths (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 4 to 6, presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen with both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include extensive (55mins+) interviews with director Isamu Imakake. Character Designer Hiroshi Koujina, & Supervising Producer Kenjiro Kawando, aircraft specs, production sketches, character bios, clean opening & closing animations, and ADV previews. Area 88: A Lonely Crossing Of Paths Running Time: 75m (+ over 1hr extras) Street Date: 20/11/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: PG Cat#: DAET-002 RRP: £19.99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RED SKY, PALE SKIN: GOTH ANIME GILGAMESH IS BACK! the new goth SF Saga EMERGES UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY on 20th NOVEMBER ‘06 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., continues to redefine anime with the release of Gilgamesh - Tablet 04: Under A Blood Red Sky, in stores across the UK from 20th November 2006. Gilgamesh is the new sci-fi masterpiece from Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider). Ishinomori has created a dark, post-apocalyptic world where the sky has been turned into a psychedelic mirror, and civilization is only a shadow of its former self. Where beautiful assasins transform into terrifying winged creatures. Where children are born with amazing powers. And where a brother and sister are hunted by organizations with shadowy agendas. Gorgeous animation, breakthrough character designs, and stunning visuals make this suspenseful, addictive tale of mystery, magic, and espionage the first gothic masterpiece of the new millennium! What the Press Said: “…anime for the twenty-first century” Moviehole.net “This is, by and far, the loveliest unpleasantness I’ve ever seen.” gothic.net “...a living graphic novel with interesting characters and a lively story.” DVD Verdict “Intriguing … mysterious… a slow-burner” SFX Magazine “A deliciously mature mystery thriller.” NEO Magazine The Story: As the Mitleid Corporation prepares to test their world-redeeming tower, the psychics of Orga are assigned to ensure its success. But after Gilgamesh slips inside the protective gates, tragic events begin to take a deadly toll-on both sides. And a slippery enemy uses the murderous chaos to his own sadistic advantage. And in the apocalypse that follows, strange and surprising new events unfold. Loyalists rebel. Addictions take hold. Lies unfold. A potential savior becomes a prisoner. And two former enemies become dangerous lovers. The sky was blue once. Then, a psychedelic mirror. Now the atmosphere will turn into something else. Something different. Darker. Bloodier. Gilgamesh - Tablet 04: Under A Blood Red Sky (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release, including four uncut anamorphic widescreen episodes in English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language, with English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; character and production art galleries; glossary of terms; Tablet Histories; Revelations: In The Studio With Gilgamesh; A Buried Masterpiece - An Audio Documentary; and ADV Previews. Gilgamesh - Tablet 04: Under A Blood Red Sky Running Time: 100m Street Date: 20/11/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 15 Cat#: DGLM-004 RRP: £19.99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES MADLAX: CONVERGENCE MORE MYSTERY, INTRIGUE AND GIRLS WITH GUNS FROM 20th NOVEMBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., takes the “girls with guns” genre to new heights with the release of MADLAX: Convergence, in stores across the UK from 20th November 2006. This tour de force from the creators of Noir pairs an unassuming teen with the gun-for-hire Madlax in an action-packed mystery with more twists than a corkscrew. Directed by Koichi Mashimo (Noir, .hack//sign, Sorcerer Hunters) and designed by the full Noir team of Satoshi Osawa, Minako Shiba, Satoko Miyachi and Kinji Teraoka, MADLAX was produced by animation powerhouses Bee Train (Noir, .hack//sign) and Victor Entertainment (Excel Saga, Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, RahXephon). Once again the wonderfully evocative score is from Yuki Kajiura, while the English language version has been put together with the full resources and finest VAs that Industrial Smoke & Mirrors can provide. What the Press Said: “A series that defines anime as an intelligent form of entertainment” Az:uK Online “Shows featuring girls and guns are always made more impressive with dark, sultry atmospheres, and Madlax is no exception.” Anime News Network “This year’s action hit.” Eyeonanime.co.uk “A good mix of conspiracy and action … beautifully presented” AnimeonDVD.com The Story: A language long forgotten has awakened - and anyone who has allowed it to cross either their eyes or lips has felt its eerie repercussions. Just as detective Maclay Morini was closing in on a murder case, the words entranced him into mindless drone. Literary researcher Eric Gillian sought out the language’s origin and ultimately committed suicide. Now, Madlax and Margaret Burton are on the verge of discovering the true meaning behind the words’ powers. Then we have Enfant, the secretly controlled hub overlooking the transfer of all the world’s digital data. Led by the mysterious Friday Monday, the Enfant network is a clandestine conglomerate of the powerful, the loyal and those unaware of the deceptive depths to which they are involved. Enfant sees all. Enfant knows all. Enfant is responsible for the deaths of Piederica and Anne Moray, the disappearance of Chris Krana, and most importantly, Enfant is the force perpetuating the war in Gazth-Sonika. And now, Enfant is after Madlax and Vanessa Rene. MADLAX: Convergence (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release, including four episodes in English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language, with English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; design sketches; “nowhere” Music Video; “nowhere” Karaoke Version; Limelda Character Video Clip; Japanese TV spots; Conversations with SSS; and ADV Previews. MADLAX: Elda Taluta Running Time: 100m Street Date: 20/11/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 15 Cat#: DMAD-005 RRP: £19.99 IT’S GUN Vs. SWORD ONCE MORE IN SAMURAI GUN! ANIME’S ANSWER TO THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN RETURNS ON 4th DECEMBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., bring you on 4th December 2006 Samurai Gun Volume 2: High Calibre Entrapment! A blood-drenched tour of the bakumatsu years, a turbulent time that ultimately brought an end to Japan’s feudal system, Samurai Gun features a special breed of samurai who stand against the corrupt Shogunate, armed with superior strength, speed, agility… and guns! Morally ambiguous “heroes,” razor sharp dialogue, and hair-trigger violence give Samurai Gun the feel of a taut spaghetti Western. When one lone gunman takes on an army of Samurai, they don’t stand a chance. Based on the popular manga by Kazuhiro Kumagai, Samurai Gun was produced by Studio Egg and Avex, Inc. (Initial D) in association with ADV Films. It was first aired on Japanese television in the 2004/5 season. The DVD series will include a never-before-seen 13th episode, while the European releases feature the original Japanese covers on the outside, and the translator’s notes on the inside. Samurai Gun: What the Press Said: “...loads of over the top violence, adult themes and tons of action.” DVD Talk “...a heaping helping of action, romance, comedy, and tragedy.” Moviehole.com “This is a no-holds-barred anime whose subject matter is as hard hitting as the bullets from Ichimatsu’s gun.” Suite101.com “Think of Samurai Gun as being somewhere between Kill Bill and Samurai Champloo but with a bad attitude.” Underland Online
Synopsis: An elite group of specially trained fighters in feudal Japan, the Samurai Guns forge ahead in their relentless struggle against the sinister forces of the Shogun. With their expertly crafted firearms and explosives, these brave warriors are badly outnumbered but still they have no choice but to infiltrate heavily fortified enemy installations to rescue fallen comrades. Can this new breed of rebel samurai avoid the cunning traps the Shogun’s operatives set for them at every turn? Samurai Gun Volume 2: High Calibre Entrapment (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 5 to 7, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include production sketches, “Fun With Audio”, clean opening & closing animations, Preview For Volume 3, and ADV previews. Samurai Gun Volume 2: High Calibre Entrapment Running Time: 75mins Street Date: 04/12/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: 15 Cat#: DSMG-002 RRP: £19.99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE GET BACKERS: GET BACK THE FUTURE! THe FAn-FAVOURITE DRAWS TO A CLOSE FROM 4th DECEMBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 7th September 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., brings the epic saga of anime’s premier buddy action-comedy to a close when the tenth and final volume Get Backers: Get Back the Future hits stores 4th December 2006. Get Backers, animated by the famous Studio Deen (King of Bandit Jing), is the story of Ginji Amano and Ban Midou, two chronically broke but supernaturally empowered youths who run a “recovery service.” Their motto? “If it was taken, get it back.” Based on the hit manga by Rando Ayamine & Yuya Aoki as seen in Weekly Shonen Magazine in Japan, the collected volumes in English have been flying off the shelves of Waterstone’s, W.H.Smith’s. Ottakar’s and Blackwell’s all over the country. Fans have been enjoying watching their heroes in action - now the journey’s over, it’s time to pull out all those DVDs for your very own Get Backers Marathon! What the Press Said: “an enjoyable ride” AnimeonDVD.com “a consistently enthralling very pleasing series” Eyeonanime.co.uk “a remarkably amusing and witty action comedy” Otakunews.com “Get Backers is like a cool buddy cop show without all the ancillary baggage…plus super powers.” PLAY Magazine (US) The Story: Himiko’s down for the count…Emishi’s out of commission… and Shido’s not even conscious. The Get Backers have lost nearly half of their team. They’ve searched every back alley of Lower Town and they’re still no closer to finding Makubex than they were when they started. Where can they possibly go from here? How about up! Break into the Beltline with the Get Backers as their drive through the Limitless Fortress rushes toward its conclusion! Kanou tries to bludgeon Ban with his deadly fans, while Kaoru’s passion for Ginji explodes into fiery rage. Meanwhile, Uryuu and Juubei face off in a furious battle over an old grudge. Ban and Akabane pair off for a savage showdown. And to save one old friend, Ginji must face another in a final fight between light and lightning. Can the Get Backers defeat the gods of the Limitless Fortress once and for all? Find out in the all-out, action-packed final volume of Get Backers! Get Backers: Get Back the Future (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release including four episodes presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen with both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include “The Names of Get Backers,” clean opening & closing animation, and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases. Get Backers: Get Back the Future Running Time: 100m Street Date: 04/12/06 Format: DVD BBFC Classification: PG Cat#: DGBK-010 RRP: £19.99 About ADV Films: ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (“anime”) in the United Kingdom, with the firm’s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films’ U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America’s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo. |
