The University of California’s Irvine Extension will offer a course entitled, “Manga & Anime Explosion: What, Why, How & Wow!” The course will examine the historical and cultural
Question: I noticed recently that there have been several manga publishers that have gotten into prequels (GTO: Shonan Junai-gumi), new story arcs (Evangelion: Angelic Days) and non-manga novels
Japan Entertainment Network (JEN), a joint venture of Turner Entertainment Network and the Itochu trading company, has created a group to develop original Japanese animation series for the
Manga Entertainment has issued a press release describing its forthcoming release of the Street Fighter II motion picture. Manga’s new DVD release is the first-time ever US release
Animate has announced that UFOTABLE will produce a Tales of Symphonia OVA series for Japanese release next year, based on the popular Namco RPG. The series will be
Mangazoo now hosts a Flash trailer for the first episode of the six episode retro futuristic sci-fi action anime OVA series Project Blue ~ Earth SOS (Project Blue
Mattel has acquired the license to create action figures, vehicles, play sets, and role-play toys based on the Canadian/Japanese co-produced anime series Spider Riders. Source: ICv2
Toynami has acquired the license to create action figures, statues, maquettes, bookends and other collectibles based on Tite Kubo’s Bleach manga and anime. The Cartoon Network has acquired
Comcast’s Anime Selects is looking for four “spunky fans” 18 or over to be Cosplay Cuties at its Anime Expo booth. They are offering $100 for working 10
Manga artist Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!) will attend the Phoenix Anime Fest as a guest of honor. The convention is scheduled for December 1-3 in Phoenix, Arizona.
At this past weekend’s AnimeNext convention, Del Rey announced its acquisition of translation rights to Hitori Nakano’s Densha Otoko ~Bijo to Junjou Otaku Seinen no Net Hatsu Love
At this past weekend’s AnimeNext convention, FUNimation announced its acquisition of distribution rights to Gonzo Studio’s first theatrical anime film “Origin – Spirits of the Past” (Gin-iro no
