The Hollywood branch of the ASIFA (International Animated Film Society) has announced its nominations for the 2005 Annie Awards. Howl’s Moving Castle has been nominated as Best Animated
Bandai Entertainment will release the Fantastic Children: A Gift from Greecia CD Soundtrack on March 14th. Geneon will release the Final Fantasy Unlimited: Music Adventure Verse 1 and
According to Anime News Service, Noriko Ogawara’s novel series “Nishi No Yoki Majo” (“The Good Witch Of The West”) will be adapted into an anime TV series next
Bandai Visual USA has formally announced plans for a line of American anime DVDs titled “Honneamise.” The “Honneamise” line will parallel the “Criterion” line of archival DVDs in
The Japanese web version of Wired Magazine has published an analysis of Japan’s dilemma regarding low paid animators. The article mentions that a proposal to establish a minimum
Manga Entertainment first revealed its acquisition of the Karas OAV series last July; however, Manga has now formally announced plans to release the six episode series on two
Bishoujo game production studio Alchemist has announced that respected animator Makoto Shinkai (Voices Of A Distant Star, Place Promised In Our Early Days) will animate original opening and
Question: What is your opinion on how you think the impending next generation DVD format war will affect anime distribution in the future, since both Sony and Toshiba
Japanese news site Livedoor has reported that the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo is beginning to turn into the destination of choice for female anime and manga otaku because
The Fuji Television network has announced its third “NOITAMINA” series, a horror anime in the style of traditional Japanese ghost stories titled “Ayakashi.” Ayakashi will feature character design
The American branch of Japan’s Bandai Visual (not directly affiliated with established American anime distributor Bandai Entertainment) has reportedly decided to produce and release anime DVDs in North
The 4Kids TV website has launched a Mega Games section, featuring over 100 exciting downloadable games, such as Monopoly™, Shrek 2 Ogre Bowl™ and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2™. These
Nemesis Records has announced that vocalist Kristine Sa’s AnimeToonz 3 CD is now available for purchase in Lemon & Lime editions. The official KristineSa.net homepage hosts streaming song
Hollywood based Mali Finn Casting has issued an open call for an aspiring young actress to play the lead in director James Cameron’ new picture. Although the film
The Anime Network is hosting five different contests during the month of December. The best fan created Anime Network TV commercial will win 100 anime DVDs. The best
