October News

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Index to Anime News :

- Ping Pong Club Movie (10/10/01)

- Tenchi Muyo 3rd OVA (10/10/01)

- Evangelion Movies Sketchbook (10/10/01)

- Australia Anime releases (10/10/01)

- AnimeEigo regarding Macross (10/10/01)

- RK OVA Info (6/10/01)

Ping Pong Club Movie (10/10/01)

"New info on the upcoming film adaptation of Taiyou Matsumoto's manga (and later TV series) Ping Pong and Ping Pong Club. Production has reportedly began in Japan, with former CGI effects director Fumihiko Sone at the helm using script by screenplay writter Kankurou Kudou. Seiyuu include Yousuke Kobuzuka who is to voice Peco and model ARATA who will voice smile. HK actor Sam Lee will co-starrin. Release for the live action film is targeted for next year. "

Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com

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Tenchi Muyo 3rd OVA (10/10/01)

"AIC has announced the 3rd Tenchi Muyo OVA series on Oct. 10 in Japan as well as plans for a 3rd TV series. Creator Kajishima Masaki returns to supervise both productions which will be directed by Shinichi Watanabe. Other companies involved with production include B Stack and distributor VAP. Series Configuration is by Yusuke Kuroda of Ryvius fame, Character designs Okuta Atsushi (Dual).

The official Japanese Tenchi Web Site has updated on the Japanese "Day of Tenchi," October 10th. The site now features the first art and a long Real Media trailer for the upcoming Tenchi Muyo GXP Galaxy Police TV series."

Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com

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Evangelion Movies Sketchbook (10/10/01)

"On October 26th in Japan a new sketch book collection goes on sale collecting sketched images for Gainax's 1997-98 Evangelion feature films, the (22 color) 300 page volume was totally supervised by director Hideaki Anno. Another volume is scheduled to ship in December. Retail is 3500 Yen. "

Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com

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Australia Anime releases (10/9/01)

"Word from AV Channel is that the October releases, due out today, will be delayed by about one week.

The good news is that a heap of stuff is due out on November 14. Here's the list:

VHS:- all dubbed

AKIRA - SPECIAL EDITION - $22.95 (this will be the newly mastered version from Pioneer with the new dub track)

CARDCAPTORS - vol 1 - $18.95

CARDCAPTORS - vol 2 - $18.95

CARDCAPTORS - vol 3 - $18.95

DRAGON BALL Z - 4.3 - $18.95

DRAGON BALL Z MOVIE 2 - "THE WORLD'S STRONGEST" - $22.95

DRAGON BALL Z MOVIE 3 - "TREE OF MIGHT" - $22.95

LAIN - VOL.01: NAVI - $27.95

LAIN - VOL.02: KNIGHTS - $27.95

LAIN - VOL 03: DEUS - $27.95

MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO VOL 4 - $27.95

DVD:-

AKIRA - SPECIAL EDITION - $34.95 (this will be the newly mastered version from Pioneer with the new dub track, but it won't be the deluxe edition twin pack, which is only available from the US)

CARDCAPTORS - vol 1 - $24.95

CARDCAPTORS - vol 2 - $24.95

CARDCAPTORS - vol 3 - $24.95

DRAGON BALL Z - 4.3 DVD - $24.95

DRAGON BALL Z: MOVIE 1 - "DEAD ZONE" - $29.95

DRAGON BALL Z MOVIE 2 - "WORLD'S STRONGEST" - $29.95

DRAGON BALL Z MOVIE 3 - "TREE OF MIGHT" - $29.95

LAIN - VOL.01: NAVI - $34.95

LAIN - VOL.02: KNIGHTS - $34.95

LAIN - VOL 03: DEUS - $34.95

MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO VOL 4 - $34.95 "

Source: Michael Heins (Cartoon Gallery owner)

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AnimEigo regarding Macross (10/10/01)

"We have been unable to contact a number of people who signed up for Macross because their email addresses have changed or become invalid, and time is running out. We are attempting to phone those we have phone numbers for, but this is a slow process and we may not have time to try to reach everyone.

If you have signed up for the Macross set but have not received any Preorder Update emails, it is likely that you're one of the Lost Lambs we are trying to contact. If so, please access http://www.animeigo.com/lostlambs.txt and search for your name. If you find yourself, follow the instructions on that page and contact us. "

Source: AnimeEigo ML

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RK OVA Info (6/10/01)

"Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Seiyuu: Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Miina Tominaga, Yuji Ueda and Shuichi Ikeda.

DVD Extras include production staff / voice actor interviews and character boards.

A behind the scenes production preview will be air on Fuji TV's BS satellite channel in December.

DVD - Volume 1 Episode 1 and special production feature

Running Time: 50 mins

Release date: December 19 (Volume 2 will be released in February 2002)

First Limited Edition bonuses: colour jacket and illustrated label, special clear sticker

Price: 5,600 Yen (Tax not included) "

Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com

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