5 New ADV Release Dates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS SETS DATE FOR RELEASE OF SAKURA WARS OVA COLLECTION

COMBINES SAKURA WARS SAKURA WARS: RETURN OF THE SPIRIT WARRIORS AND SAKURA WARS: WEDDING BELLS; TO BE AVAILABLE MAY 6 2003

HOUSTON February 7 2003?ADV Films today announced a May 6 2003 release date for the Sakura Wars OVA Collection assembling for the first time all 10 episodes from ADV?s three Sakura Wars original video animation (OVA) volumes in one DVD collection for the first time!

Originally created to accompany a video game Sakura Wars far outstripped its origins winning legions of fans who have kept close tabs on the continuing saga of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe?s 1920s defense of Japan against demonic invaders and their subsequent trials and triumphs as part of a musical comedy troupe.

The Collection:
Throughout time tales of the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe have thrilled the world. Now three of the most popular animated stories ever told: Sakura Wars Sakura Wars: Return of the Spirit Warriors and Sakura Wars: Wedding Bells have been gathered into one amazing OVA Collection!

Venture into the lives of Sakura Shinguji and the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe as they defend the world from evil. Witness the battle that will shape one girl?s destiny and seal the fate of many. Follow the legendary warriors as they struggle with the shadows of their past and the demons of their future. Adventure awaits in this monumental chronicle of Sakura Wars!

Sakura Wars OVA Collection (SRP $49.98) is a DVD-only collection including 10 episodes on three discs. Extras include production portfolios character bios clean opening and closing animations; production sketches; character bios; original Japanese artwork and promos ADV Previews and more!

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR YOU?RE UNDER ARREST! MINI-SPECIALS

LIVELY POLICE COMEDY/DRAMA FEATURING A TALENTED IF MISMATCHED PAIR OF FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE AVAILABLE MAY 6 2003

HOUSTON February 7 2003?ADV Films today announced a May 6 2003 release date for You?re Under Arrest! Mini-Specials a DVD-only collection of 20 mini-episodes of the racy humorous tire-squealing siren-screaming police adventure series based on the manga by Kosuke Fujishima creator of Oh My Goddess!

The story:
The mean streets of Tokyo are that much safer when the ladies of Bokuto Police Station are on patrol! When the fun-loving and free-wheeling Natsumi teams up with the mechanical wizard Miyuki criminals don?t stand a chance. From booby-trapped handbags to exhibitionists from beyond the grave to geriatric gearheads you?ll be rolling on the floor with laughter at these 20 mini-episodes. Will they be able to protect their undergarments and co-workers from the depredations of an army of Tokyo?s oversexed peeping Toms? Can Natsumi?s finances hold out until her next paycheck clears? Chaos ensues and neither speeders nor sneaks stand a chance as Miyuki and Natsumi show that crime doesn?t pay!

You?re Under Arrest: Mini-Specials ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release including both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Includes ADV Previews.

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR CRYING FREEMAN: A TASTE OF REVENGE

SECOND VOLUME OF SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE MAY 6 2003

HOUSTON February 7 2003?ADV Films today set a release date of May 6 2003 for the DVD release of Crying Freeman: A Taste of Revenge the second volume of the gripping anime series telling the tortured story of a brainwashed contract killer at once brilliantly lethal and stricken by remorse.

Based on the critically acclaimed manga series written by Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub) and illustrated by Ryoichu Ikegami (Sanctuary Strain) Crying Freeman?s extraordinary production pedigree includes direction by Daisuke Nishio (Dragon Ball) and Shigenori Yamauchi (Saint Seiya).

The Story:
By taking the Chinese names ?Ron Tayan? (Dragon Sun) and ?Fu Ching-Ran? (Tiger Orchid) Hinomura and his wife Emu Hino show their commitment to the venerable Hong Kong cartel The 108 Dragons. Now they face both betrayal from within their own group and a hostile take-over attempt by a new terrorist gang trying to muscle in on the international crime scene.

Later master Naiji?a powerful and driven fanatic?schemes to use the 108 Dragons? influence to spread his ?Great Bear God? religion throughout the world. Forming an unlikely aliance with two of Freeman?s past enemies Naiji plans to replace the reluctant leader of Hong Kong?s pre-eminent crime cartel with a perfect double capable of fooling everyone even his wife!

Crying Freeman: A Taste of Revenge (DVD $29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release containing two complete episodes. ADV?s release includes both English- and Japanese-language versions of the title and English subtitles. Includes ADV Previews.

RELEASE DATE SET FOR ZONE OF THE ENDERS?DOLORES i: THE ENEMY WITHIN

FOURTH VOLUME OF ACCLAIMED PLAYSTATION® TIE-IN TV SERIES IN FIRST-TIME DVD RELEASE; IN STORES MAY 6 2003

HOUSTON February 7 2003?ADV Films today set a release date of May 6 2003 for Zone of the Enders?Dolores i: The Enemy Within a DVD-only release of the fourth volume of the television series. Originally created as a companion to the Playstation game and a follow-up to the OVA Zone of the Enders?IDOLO Zone of the Enders?Dolores I is set in a distant future in which human colonization of Earth?s solar system extends to Mars and beyond and relationships between the humans on different colonies are decidedly hostile.

The Story:
A new assault has been launched! Just who are the sharp young pilots of these hot new LEVs? And who is their superior Naphth Pleminger Metatron arms dealer extraordinaire? The family business isn?t what it used to be that?s for sure! All in all there?s more happening on Mars than could have ever been imagined on Earth. Can James Links maintain his sanity long enough to stay in the battle and figure it all out? Instead of coming together the family seems to be coming apart at the seams. Perhaps his long-lost wife can help. Is that really Rachel Links?

Zone of the Enders?Dolores i: The Enemy Within ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release containing four complete episodes of the series. It includes both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. DVD extras include: interviews with Madoka Hirayama (Main Character Designer) Kumi Horii (Character Designs) and Tsutomu Suzuki and Tsutomu Miyazawa (Mecha Designers); Karaoke versions of opening and closing animation; production sketches; conceptual artwork; and ADV previews.

RELEASE DATE SET FOR MEDABOTS: A TASTE OF MEDABOTS

NINTH HOME-VIDEO VOLUME OF THE TOP-RATED ABC FAMILY SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE MAY 6 2003

HOUSTON February 7 2003?ADV Films has set a street date of May 6 2003 for the home video release of Medabots: A Taste of Medabots the ninth volume of the must-see ABC Family animated series. ADV plans concurrent release of both VHS and DVD versions of Medabots: A Taste of Medabots.

Medabots directed by Katsuhisa Yamada (Battle of the Planets Devil Hunter Yohko) is a major franchise in Japan with sales of comic books toys video games and other licensed merchandise in the millions. In America television ratings are strong and merchandise from major vendors such as Hasbro Topps NTD Apparel and Serious USA is selling briskly.

The Story:
Fall is in the air along with the smell of octopus balls. And their sweet aroma draws Ikki like a bee to honey. But when he finds the street vendor who?s selling them will he find more than the perfect octopus ball recipe? Will it be true love at first sight? Then an unseasonable cold snap brings a Canadian medafighter riding on the winds of a snowstorm. Afterwards when rock ?n? roll calls will Cyandog answer? Or will Spyke be able to recapture the heart of his metabot friend. Finally when Squidguts sets up shop on a bridge over a busy street children are forced to robattle the bully or risk their lives crossing the street. Can Ikki and the gang defeat him? Find out in the next exciting volume of Medabots!

Medabots: A Taste of Medabots (SRP $19.98 DVD; $14.98 VHS) includes episodes 36 through 39 of the highly-rated ABC Family children?s television series. Episode titles are: ?Love at First Bite? ?Once Frostbitten Twice Shy? ?Heavy Medal? and ?Bridge Over Troubled Squidguts.? DVD-only extras include character descriptions a Medabots A to Z special feature and ADV previews. In English.

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