Media Report: Ciné Dramatíque and NYAF 2010 PreParty

During the opening reception, there was a pre-show buffet, which included sushi, mini sandwiches and cookies. Pictured here is Peter Tatara, on the right, introducing John Arzayus, on the left, who is the artistic photographer behind Ciné Dramatíque.

Gundam Unicorn Episode 2: The Red Comet

By Chet Royer


Gundam Unicorn episode 2: The Red Comet, what else is there to say!? Well, since this is suppose to be a review, I must say something. The second installment in the 6 part OVA (original video animation) known as Mobile Suit Gundam UniCorn, brings fans deeper into the storyline with more action, new characters and story development.

Personal Review: Spice & Wolf vol.2

Review By Jong Chung

The spicy wolf and merchant return in the second volume of Spice & Wolf. While this review may be dated yet, I hope it provides enough information and incentive to those that still have not invested in the series. I gave myself away there, didn't I? Well, no matter – onwards!

Kodansha Comics Launch Event 2010

Hello Readers!

Here is a “partial” transcription of the Kodansha Comics panel that happened at the Kinokunya Bookstore in New York City during the Holiday Anime and Manga Day event. I am not a professional transcriber, however, I have done transcriptions for an Oral History class. Even though the panel was about 30 minutes in length, it took me a while to do the transcription. Unfortunately, I can not hear everything in the audio, so “?” are placed in certain areas with brackets.

Vertical Summer 2011 Catalog

I usually do not read editorial letters, because 1) do not have much of an interest and 2) the ones I read were not entertaining. In the past, I read a few from magazines and probably newspapers. Most are just plain ol' information about the contents in the medium, but nothing noteworthy. I read one that was informative, but that's about it. However, the one in the Vertical Summer 2011 catalog was different.

Crimson Dragon Double Deck Case

DOUBLE DECKER FUN INSIDE
KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT’S
NEW Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
CRIMSON DRAGON DOUBLE DECK CASE

Double Deck Case Emblazoned with the Full Mark of the
Crimson Dragon from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s

El Segundo, CA (January 4, 2010) – Protect your cards in style! Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami), the manufacturer of the legendary Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), is helping to safeguard and protect Duelists’ cards with the new Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Double Deck Case. The Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Crimson Dragon Double Deck Case will land on store shelves nationwide, January 18, 2011.

Live Action ‘GANTZ’ One Night World Premiere!

ACTION-PACKED ‘GANTZ’ HITS BIG SCREENS
NATIONWIDE IN ONE-NIGHT WORLD PREMIERE
NCM Fathom, NEW PEOPLE and Dark Horse Comics Bring

Exclusive Event Featuring Two of Japan’s Biggest Stars
to 325 Select Movie Theaters LIVE on January 20

Centennial, Colo. – December 13, 2010 – GANTZ, a live-action Japanese feature event, is making its world premiere in 325 movie theaters in an exclusive one-night Fathom event on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. PT (tape delayed). Following the feature, GANTZ’s two leading actors, Kazunari Ninomiya (Letters from Iwo Jima) and Kenichi Matsuyama (Death Note, Detroit Metal City) will participate in an exclusive live interview that can only be seen at this event.

Online Streaming of Dragon Ball Z

FUNimation Entertainment and Toei Animation
Announce Online Streaming of Dragon Ball Z
Anime Leaders to Stream Episodes of Iconic Anime Series

Flower Mound, Texas – January 3, 2011 -- FUNimation® Entertainment and Toei Animation Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement giving the American anime leader exclusive rights to the U.S. and Canadian online streaming of the studios’ signature animated series “Dragon Ball Z.”