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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR STREET FIGHTER COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE
BASED ON BEST-SELLING VIDEO GAME U.S. ANIMATED SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE APRIL 15 2003
HOUSTON January 23 2003?ADV Films today announced an April 15 2003 release date for the first volume of the
Street Fighter Collection an ADV Kids release collecting the first 13 episodes of the U.S. version of the animated series based on Capcom?s legendary series of video games.
The
Street Fighter franchise has proven one of the most successful in recent history; it includes this U.S. series a Japanese series numerous video adaptations and even a live-action movie starring Kylie Minogue and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
The Story: Colonel William Guile is a martial arts expert who travels the global tournament circuit. His competitive fighting however conceals his top secret mission?he is leader of an elite group of international crime fighters known only as Street Fighter. Their code of honor: Discipline; Justice; Commitment. Whether the evil Bison plans to release a deadly virus set a comet on a collision course with Earth or collapse the train tunnels beneath the English Channel it takes a well-honed combat unit to foil his sadistic scemes? Packed with fierce fighting ample thrills and a team of genuine heroes
Street Fighter is a proven winner.
Street Fighter Collection: Volume One (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release containing 13 complete episodes on three discs. In English. Includes ADV Previews.
ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR NEO RANGA: LOST IN THE SPECTACLE
SECOND VOLUME OF INTRIGUING ANIME SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE APRIL 15 2003
HOUSTON January 23 2002?ADV Films today set a street date of April 15 2003 for the release of
Neo Ranga: Lost in the Spectacle the second volume of the eagerly-awaited anime series.
Directed by Jun Kamiya (
Blue Seed)
Neo Ranga was widely celebrated on its original Japanese broadcast for the quality of its design and backgrounds for the title?s use of music and for an intriguing and original plot. U.S. fans have looked forward to the title?s release for some time.
The Story: When Neo Ranga first appeared in Tokyo he was on a mission. But this time he?s on display. Suddenly the mighty monster-god has been reduced to a marketing gimmick.
On the surface it?s all fun games and greed. But things are not as simple as they seem. While everyone is having fun and making money criminal forces are working behind the scenes. As corruption runs rampant the conflict grows. The mystery escalates. And some rather interesting characters ? including strange visitors from Barou and a newer more powerful ASE robot ? join in the action. With plot twists risqué humor lost innocence (and Ushio?s lost swimsuit)
Neo Ranga: Lost in the Spectacle is a must-see!
Neo Ranga: Lost in the Spectacle (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release containing eight 15-minute episodes. Both English- and Japanese-language versions are included along with English subtitles. Extras include translator?s notes production sketches clean opening and closing animations a
Neo Ranga trailer and ADV Previews.
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR ORPHEN: THE PERFECT COLLECTION
THRILLING ANIME FANTASY COMBINES A HEROIC QUEST A BAND OF FRIENDS AND A VERY SHARP SENSE OF HUMOR; 24 EPISODES IN ONE VOLUME AVAILABLE APRIL 22 2003
HOUSTON January 23 2003?ADV Films today announced an April 22 2003 release for
Orphen: The Perfect Collection collecting all 24 episodes of the beloved anime series in one hefty yet affordable collection.
Based on Yoshinobu Akita?s popular series of Japanese fantasy novels which spawned both this anime series and the hit Playstation® 2 video game
Orphen is an enduring favorite in the spells-and-sorcery genre.
The Story: A must-have for fans of anime and magic alike
Orphen is the exciting and adventurous quest of a young sorcerer as he desperately tries to rescue a beautiful enchantress from a curse that has transformed her into a fierce vengeful dragon. Together with his apprentice Majic and the spoiled heiress Cleao Orphen must battle his treacherous instructors from the magical university the Tower of Fang armies of stone golems swarms of giant insects rogue masked avengers renegade robots and two dastardly little trolls.
Orphen is an adventure like no other! And now you can have all the thrilling swordplay captivating spells wicked humor and charming characters in one action-packed collection!
Orphen: The Perfect Collection (SRP $89.98) is a DVD-only release including English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. The release includes 24 complete episodes of the series plus extensive extras and ADV Previews.
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THE DIRTY PAIR FLASH COLLECTION
FOUR HUNDRED MINUTES OF WILD AND HILARIOUS ADVENTURE IN ONE HANDY BOX; TO BE AVAILABLE APRIL 15 2003
HOUSTON January 23 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date for the
Dirty Pair Flash Collection assembling all 16 episodes of the zany action series in one three-disc package.
Boasting a stellar pedigree?the
Dirty Pair brand includes numerous anime series as well as successful manga and comic adaptations on both sides of the Pacific?and a proven and rewarding combination of excitement mayhem and sexy heroines?
Dirty Pair Flash has long been a favorite. ADV?s release of the
Dirty Pair Flash Collection marks the first availability of the series in its entirety in one package.
The Story Look out universe! When the galaxy-wide World Welfare & Works Agency unleashes the Dirty Pair (codename: Lovely Angels) it?s every sentient being for itself! Meet Kei and Yuri two junior-level agents with a tendency to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with just enough firepower to blow their way out of a bad situation and into something worse. Collateral damage is these Angels? calling card; when Kei and Yuri are on the job a whole lot?s going to get broken before anything gets fixed!
Dirty Pair Flash Collection (SRP $39.98) is a DVD-only release containing 16 episodes on three discs including both English- and Japanese-language versions of the title and English subtitles. Extras include a production portfolio character bios original trailers original Japanese credit animations clean closing animations and ADV Previews.
Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2003 (Archive on Sunday, February 23, 2003)