ADV in 2003 pt. 3.1

Lots of stuff to talk about on the home video side so let?s break this section up over two days okay? Check back tomorrow for more about?

ADV FILMS

· ADV Films released one of 2003?s most anticipated titles NOIR: Shades of Darkness on February 18 2003. This successful launch was followed by the 2003 release of six more DVD volumes of the acclaimed 26-episode thriller
· From February 24 through 28 2003 episodes from four ADV Films titles?Neon Genesis Evangelion Dai-Guard Martian Successor Nadesico and Robotech?were featured on Cartoon Network's ""Giant Robot Week.""
· ADV Films released RahXephon?Orchestration One: Threshold on March 25 2003. The first volume of the extraordinarily beautiful and complex anime series that captivated millions in Japan and has had the U.S. anime audience waiting impatiently for nearly a year was followed by the release of six more DVDs in 2003. The seventh and final RahXephon 7?Crescendo released on December 2 2003.
· On June 10 2003 ADV Films released the hotly anticipated anime series Full Metal Panic! which was directed by Kouichi Chigara (Gate Keepers Phanton Quest Corps) and produced by GONZO Digimation (Hellsing Blue Sub No. 6).
· On July 4 2003 on day two of Anime Expo 2003 ADV Films announced the acquisitions of numerous anime titles including: Kino?s Journey Gravion Azumanga Daioh and the RahXephon Movie.

Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2004 (Archive on Wednesday, February 04, 2004)