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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR NOIR: TERMINAL VELOCITY

FIFTH VOLUME OF THRILLING SMASH-HIT ANIME ACTION SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 5 2003

HOUSTON May 16 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of August 5 2003 for NOIR: Terminal Velocity the fifth gripping DVD volume of the widely acclaimed huge-selling anime thriller.

The series which premiered in Japan in 2001 was directed by Koichi Mashimo (Dirty Pair Dominion). Viewers praise NOIR?s spectacular animation the use of music its exotic settings (largely in western Europe) and an enduringly complex storyline based on a relationship between a duo of female assassins who cannot trust one another but who need each other to survive. Critics have favorably compared NOIR to such genre-defining live-action suspense films as The Professional and La Femme Nikita.

The story:
As the secrets of Mireille?s past are unearthed from their graves in Corsica Kirika?s own grim history slowly begins to reveal itself. The revelations bring no conclusions or happiness however; only murder and death. As Chloe and Altena wait in the shadows the malevolent intent of the Soldats finally becomes clear. The darkness begins to consume the light as the four horsewomen of the Apocalypse prepare for battle. The lines in the sand have been drawn in the fifth electrifying volume of NOIR!

NOIR: Terminal Velocity (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including three complete episodes. The DVD offers both English- and Japanese-language versions with English subtitles. Extras include: a printed insert with production notes (and a hidden spy glass-accessible code for omake-hunting); an interview with Tarako (the voice of ?Altena? on the original Japanese track); production sketches; production sketches ?alternate angle;? clean opening and closing animation; original Japanese promos; and ADV previews.

RELEASE DATE SET FOR THE DEVIL LADY: THE VICTORIOUS

SIXTH AND FINAL VOLUME OF CLASSIC GO NAGAI ANIME TITLE SET FOR DVD RELEASE ON JUNE 24 2003; HORROR TITLE A SURPRISE HIT

HOUSTON May 16 2003?ADV Films has set a street date of August 5 2003 for the DVD release of The Devil Lady: The Victorious the sixth and final volume of director Go Nagai?s classic horror series. The Devil Lady has enjoyed notably strong sales for every volume released proving yet again the lasting appeal of Nagai?s dark vision.

Nagai an elder statesman in the world of anime and manga is the renowned creator of such anime touchstones as Getter Robo Mazinger Z and Grandizer and the Devilman series from which The Devil Lady sprung. The Devil Lady was adapted by Toshihiro Hirano (director of Vampire Princess Miyu) and writer Chiako Konaka.

The Story:
Primeval texts speak of the time when Earth will be the staging ground for ultimate war between Good and Evil. Wild-eyed seers prophesy valleys flooded in blood and the sins of generations paid for in the carnage of twisted flesh. Terrified masses quake in anticipation of the last round in the never-ending struggle between God and Devil.

Skeptics ridicule such impassioned visions. Rational minds revolt against impossible prophecies. Academia unites to disavow these fatalistic notions.

And yet the time has come when no one can deny what is happening before his eyes. Against all reason the terrifying events foretold in the dusty scrolls of another time are taking place all over the world. All mankind must accept the fate handed them by their unseen rulers.

Only one woman can change that fate.

Part human. Part beast. The Devil Lady.

Pray she can hold back the inevitable midnight.

The Devil Lady: The Victorious ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release including episodes 22 through 26 of the series. DVD extras include a Devil Lady trailer clean opening and closing animation original Japanese artwork printed monster cards and ADV Previews.

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2003 (Archive on Monday, June 16, 2003)