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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS SET RELEASE DATE FOR CASSHAN: ROBOT HUNTER

ALL FOUR OVA EPISODES AVAILABLE IN SUBTITLED JAPANESE-LANGUAGE VERSIONS; TO BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 23 2003

HOUSTON November 14 2003-ADV Films today announced a December 23 2003 release for Casshan: Robot Hunter the OVA follow-up to the enormously influential Casshan: Robot Hunter television series. The release includes all four OVA episodes which hearken back to the sleek mecha animation from the original 1970s-era TV series. Along with the English-language dub this special edition release will be available in the original Japanese language version with English subtitles. Directed by Hiroyuki Fukushima (Speed Racer Gatchaman) from a screenplay by Fukushima and Yasuomi Umezu (Angel Cop Megazone 23) ADV?s release continues an extraordinary pedigree with stateside production by the legendary Carl Macek (Robotech Vampire Hunter D).

The Story:
Enslaved by an army of rebellious super-robots originally designed to help civilization avert a complete ecological cataclysm mankind's only hope is CASSHAN a legendary hero who wages a solitary war to defeat these NEOROIDS and restore the Earth to its rightful order. Ironically Casshan's father is the same scientist who engineered the race of super androids now threatening to destroy all of mankind. On a crusade to clear the name of his father Casshan must sacrifice his own humanity in order to attain the powers he needs to defeat mankind's powerful enemies. But Casshan?s power does not come without a price. Haunted by the memories of his murdered mother and forced to deal with a super robot that has absorbed and now manipulates the consciousness of his father Casshan must put aside his own emotions and fight to preserve the survival of the human race. An extraordinary tale of science fantasy and social relevance CASSHAN is a story of man?s best-laid plans paving the way to potential destruction. Animation is filled with bold action pure adventure and remarkable depth.

Casshan: Robot Hunter ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release in both English 2.0 language and Japanese 2.0 language versions with English subtitles. Includes ADV Previews.

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SAKURA WARS TV: CURTAIN CALL

FINAL VOLUME OF THE HIT ANIME TV SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 23 2003

HOUSTON November 14 2003-ADV Films today announced a December 23 2003 release date for Sakura Wars TV: Curtain Call the sixth and concluding volume of the series that has proved an enduring fan favorite blending exciting robot combat musical theatre romance and a dose of history lesson.

The Story:
Our heroes are on the run after the combined forces of evil destroy the headquarters of the Imperial Flower Combat Troop. Without a base of operations the girls are at the mercy of Satani and his infernal crew. But the forces of good still have a few unplayed cards. Will it be too late in the game to win the jackpot?

Based on the video game that took the world by storm Sakura Wars TV brings you even more of the beautiful warriors made popular in Sakura Wars. The grand adventure comes to an end with these four episodes of danger despair destruction and defeat! When the fate of the globe hangs by a thread the future depends on who holds the scissors.

The Sakura Wars franchise already had a dedicated fan base thanks to a series of OVAs and an enormously successful video game but the television series has only compounded the story?s success. ?It has the perfect blend of characterization action and a touch of humor. ? Sakura Wars has all the right ingredients to become a winning series? raves Phantasmagoria Online.

Sakura Wars TV: Curtain Call ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release containing four complete episodes. It includes both English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language versions and English subtitles. DVD extras include: an 8-page printed production notes booklet; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.

Posted on Friday, November 14, 2003 (Archive on Sunday, December 14, 2003)