Jing Ends Production at ADV Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KING OF BANDIT JING WRAPS PRODUCTION!

ENTIRE 13-EPISODE SERIES COMPLETE; FIRST VOLUME OF THRILLING ANIME ADVENTURE TALE TO BE AVAILABLE JULY 22 2003

HOUSTON May 5 2003?ADV Films ADR Director Charles Campbell based at ADV Films-Austin West (one of two ADV Films production facilities in Austin Texas) reports that English-language dubbing of the hotly anticipated series King of Bandit Jing is complete.

Excitement!
Campbell is enthusiastic about the experience. ?King of Bandit Jing is one of the best shows I?ve ever worked on? said Campbell. ?Great action music animation and strong stories. ?Jing will be great entertainment for action lovers.?

Talent!
Joey Hood played the role of ?Jing? in ADV Films? English-language version of the title. An experienced voice actor with experience including playing ?Akagi? in Dai-Guard as well as roles in Soul Hunter Samurai X Zone of the Enders: Dolores and others Hood is also a busy stage actor in the lively Austin theater scene.

Trivia!
King of Bandit Jing is filled with characters named after alcoholic beverages: Vodka Cognac Cidre (?Cider? in French); Fino (a very dry sherry) Vermouth Mimosa?even Kir which is a cocktail popular in France made by mixing dry white wine with Crème de Cassis. Who knew?

Story Background!
Directed originally by Hiroshi Watanabe (Orphen Kiki?s Delivery Service) King of Bandit Jing is based upon a manga of the same title by Yuchi 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 albatross companion Kir who?s constantly getting the pair into difficulties. Each episode of the series features a different lovely lady who catches Kir?s eye and figures strongly in the plot. (*NOTE: After the first couple of volumes viewers should start thinking about their favorite ?Jing Girl? as this will be the subject of an upcoming contest?)

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.

King of Bandit Jing: Volume One (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 Monday, May 05, 2003 (Archive on Thursday, June 05, 2003)