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All of this news we have gathered from various internet sources, publications such as Neo and Anime Insider as well as from the distributors themselves.  We will try wherever possible to quote the name of whichever source we heard the news from.  If you feel that we have credited a news item incorrectly, or if you have an item you wish to submit, please let us know.
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8th March 2010

Start of Gundam Unicorn Streamed

Beez are currently streaming the first 7 minutes of the brand new Gundam Unicorn for free and in English on a special dedicated website!  Check it out here.

Beez have also revealed that it will be released on Blu-Ray in the UK, more details when we get them!

Source: Beez
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3rd March 2010

Eva 1.01 to be Bundled with 1.11 in HMV

Manga Entertainment have revealed that the theatrical edit of Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, which is numbered as version 1.01, is to be bundled with the HMV-exclusive Collectors Edition release of the film.  This will be the only way of getting the theatrical edit in the UK, the standard UK release will be the extended 1.11 version.  Confused yet..?

Source: Manga Entertainment
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23rd February 2010

Japanese Arts Festival this weekend!

Free event the Japanese Arts Festival is being held in Richmond Adult Community College, London this weekend.  This event offers a wide range to see and do, including cosplay events, artists, guests, retailers and several Japanese cultural stage performances.  There will also be photography sessions, cosplay workshops and chances to win prizes!

To find out more view the press release here. 

Source: Japanese Arts Festival
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3rd January 2010

February News Roundup

  • Registrations for Alcon 2010 opened, for more details click here!

  • Manga Entertainment announced the acquisition of the action anime Sengoku Basara, which is set for release in October.  They also confirmed August releases for Kamui Gaiden and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, plus a May release date for the first part of Ah! My Goddess season 2.

  • The Mobile Suit Gundam and Zeta Gundam anime series began free streaming on Crunchyroll!

  • The Grand International Cosplay Ball Valentine's Day Prom took place at Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club near Tottenham Court Road station in London.

  • The MCM Midlands Expo came and went, check out our coverage here!

  • The Japan Arts Festival also took place in Richmond, London.

  • US distributor FUNimation licensed Dragon Ball Z Kai, potentially opening the way for a long overdue UK release for the franchise.

  • We received a press release for the forthcoming Nintendo Wii game Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, read it here.

  • Toei Animation announced a global relaunch for the venerable Sailor Moon franchise, starting with a TV run of the original anime series in Italy.

  • Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo missed out on an Oscar nomination, the film was eligible but was edged out of the final list of five nominees.

  • Producer Joseph Chou confirmed that the live action adaptation of Neon Genesis Evangelion is still in the pipeline despite the collapse of main backers ADV Films.

  • Pictures of the forthcoming Japanese live action adaptation of the violent manga/anime franchise Gantz were released, check them out here (page is in Spanish).

  • Studio Ghibli announced that their next film The Borrower Arietty will be released in Japan on 17th July 2010.  The film is based on Mary Norton's classic novel The Borrowers.

Source: Various
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