Jing to Premiere at AX This Weekend!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADV FILMS TO PREMIERE KING OF BANDIT JING AT ANIME EXPO 2003!
FIRST FOUR EPISODES OF THRILLING NEW TITLE TO SCREEN AT THIS WEEKEND?S CONVENTION
HOUSTON July 2 2003?ADV Films today confirmed that
King of Bandit Jing will premiere at Anime Expo 2003 (Anaheim California July 3-6 2003). Episodes One and Two will screen Saturday July 5 at 4:00 pm in Video Room 1 (Marriott Marquis Ballroom?Center); Episodes Two and Three will screen at 10:00 am on Sunday July 6 also in Video Room 1.
Directed by Hiroshi Watanabe (
Orphen Kiki?s Delivery Service)
King of Bandit Jing is based upon a manga of the same title by Yuichi Kumakura detailing the adventures of Jing a youthful and charming Robin Hood-esque bandit who travels from town to town stealing valuables and hearts in equal measure. Along for the ride is his randy wiseacre bird companion Kir who?s constantly getting the pair into difficulties.
Collector?s Edition Available! ADV?s release of
King of Bandit Jing will be available in two versions: as a DVD in its standard case or as a collectors? edition including the DVD and a custom series art box sized to hold the entire series.
The Story: Hide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking girl-crazy bird sidekick Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another!
?The Capital of Thieves? We meet our intrepid heroes in the notorious Capital of Thieves home of the fabled Double Mermaids a treasure under guard by the city?s evil mayor! Jing will do anything to retrieve the prize but this jewel isn?t quite what everyone expects!
?The Ghost Ship of Blue Hawaii? Jing and Kir arrive in Blue Hawaii a harbor town terrorized by a ghost ship. With the help of a local cop named Rose whose father has fallen prey to the spell Jing and Kir infiltrate the ship and expose it for what it really is in this parable of human greed.
?The Adonis Capital of Time? (Parts 1 & 2) Join Jing and Kir on a quest to steal the grapes of time! Or will they get embroiled in a plot to liberate the people from the tyranny of the wicked Master Gear? Can they restore peace in a town cursed by the Demon of Time or will the clock run out for them all?
King of Bandit Jing (SRP $29.98 DVD only; $39.98 Collectors? Edition) is a DVD-only release including four complete episodes. Includes both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Extras include: a printed insert; production sketches; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 (Archive on Saturday, August 02, 2003)