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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR YOU?RE UNDER ARREST! THE MOTION PICTURE

COMIC FEATURE-LENGTH ANIME POLICE PROCEDURAL TO BE AVAILABLE JULY 29 2003

HOUSTON May 2 2003?ADV Films today announced a July 29 2003 release date for You?re Under Arrest! The Motion Picture a DVD-only feature-length anime accompanying the You?re Under Arrest! anime series and based on the manga by Kosuke Fujishima creator of Oh My Goddess!

The story:
The hard-working men and women of the Bokuto Traffic Corps are back on the scene but this time they've got more to worry about than everyday traffic violations! During a routine arrest they recover a secret document. Contained within it are step-by-step instructions to terrorists on how to wipe Tokyo off the map! Even the precinct station isn't safe from the bloodthirsty murderers that want this information or from the rogue who wrote it. Can Miyuki and Natsume rally their fellow officers in time to save themselves and the city? Or is Tokyo doomed to destruction at the hands of a vengeful madman? The fastest and wildest policewomen in Japan are up against their greatest challenge ever in You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture!

You?re Under Arrest! The Motion Picture ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release including both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Includes an exclusive poster insert and ADV Previews.

ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON 4?DISSONANCE FOURTH VOLUME OF THE SERIES

A JULY 29 2003 RELEASE FOR THE FOURTH VOLUME OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ANIME SERIES

HOUSTONMay 2 2003?ADV Films today officially announced a July 29 2003 release for RahXephon 4?Dissonance fourth volume of the extraordinarily beautiful and complex anime series that captivated millions in Japan and has been released in the U.S. to a veritable storm of fan excitement. Please note that this title is a compression of the volume?s full title which is longer than most retailers? inventory software will permit. The complete title which is used on packaging is RahXephon?Orchestration 4: Dissonance.

RahXephon was created and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi (Gasaraki the Gundam franchise) and produced by Bones (Angelic Layer) Victor Entertainment (Noir) and Fuji TV (Astro Boy Battle of the Planets). The RahXephon series debuted on Japanese TV in 2002 and became an immediate sensation with fierce action and the multilayered complexity of the plot and characters drawing in viewers by the tens of thousands. On U.S. shores RahXephon in enjoying strong sales and extraordinary critical response.

The Story:
Tremors ripple through the city as new Dolems attack but the most dangerous shock waves of all are the mental assaults that now threaten to overwhelm Ayato?s grasp of the physical world itself. As new players enter the deadly game between the humans and the Mu the young pilot finds himself alone and without backup struggling to rebuild the foundation of his own reality as the universe threatens to collapse beneath him. The secrets of Ixtli begin to reveal themselves in the fourth shocking volume of RahXephon!

RahXephon 4?Dissonance (SRP $29.98 DVD) includes both English- and Japanese-language versions with English subtitles. Dissonance includes four complete episodes of the title and extras: a printed booklet with information about characters staff interviews and translation notes and DVD extras including production sketches; Part II of the RahXephon English Cast Interview; and ADV previews.

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR CITY HUNTER TV: SEASON 1 COLLECTIONS 1 AND 2

TWO FIVE-DISC SUBTITLED COLLECTIONS TO BE AVAILABLE JULY 29 2003; U.S. DVD PREMIERE FOR FAN-FAVORITE

HOUSTON May 2 2003?ADV Films today announced a July 29 2003 release date for City Hunter TV: Season One Collection One and City Hunter Season Two Collection Two. Each subtitled Japanese-only collection includes more than 20 complete episodes of the legendary long-running Japanese animated television series. City Hunter is centered on the (mis)adventures of .357-packing professional bodyguard/clean-up man Ryo Saeba known as City Hunter. For all his abilities City Hunter is burdened by an active libido?which always seems to get in the way of his missions!

The City Hunter franchise has generated millions of dollars in revenue worldwide with comic books movies a television series and other merchandise all enjoying strong viewership and brisk sales. The City Hunter graphic novel (manga) series by Tsukasa Hojo sold millions of copies every week in Japan while the television series scored big ratings all over the world. City Hunter also spawned a hit film starring international movie star Jackie Chan.

The Stories:
Collection One
Meet Ryo Seaba: ladies? man troubleshooter and expert marksman. When you need more help than the police can provide he?s the solution. He?s the City Hunter and if he can?t solve your problem no one can. Welcome to the world of City Hunter where freelance troubleshooter Ryo Saeba works to keep the streets of Shinjuku safe. When calling the police just won?t do leave an ?XYZ? message on the board at Shinjuku Station and the City Hunter will respond to your plea for help especially if you happen to be a beautiful woman!

Collection Two
The City Hunter?s back and ready for more action. And a little bedroom action would be especially nice! But that?s not going to happen if Kaori and her trans-dimensional hammer have anything to say about it. Fortunately whether it?s trying to get them into bed or protecting them from the forces of evil when it comes to pretty women Ryo doesn?t know the meaning of the word ?quit.? The bad guys better watch out. City Hunter?s on the job!

City Hunter TV: Season One Collection One (SRP $89.98) is a DVD-only release including 26 complete episodes on five DVDs. In Japanese with English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; production sketches; City Hunter TV trailers and ADV Previews.

City Hunter TV: Season One Collection Two (SRP $89.98) is a DVD-only release including 25 complete episodes on five DVDs. In Japanese with English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; City Hunter TV trailers and ADV Previews.

ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR RUNE SOLDIER: A TRUE CHAMPION?

THIRD VOLUME OF HILARIOUS ANIME ADVENTURE SAGA TO BE AVAILABLE JULY 29 2003

HOUSTON May 2 2003?ADV Films today announced a July 29 2003 release date for Rune Soldier: A True Champion? third volume of the anime adventure tale combining fantasy magic comedy and epic quests in one irreverent package. Rune Soldier was created by Ryo Mizuno the mind behind the acclaimed Record of Lodoss War anime.

The Story:
It looks as though it?s going to be a long hot uneventful summer for Louie and the gang. To make ends meet Louie takes a side job as a porter which his friend Ila takes full advantage of. Then it starts? snowing?

Later Ila gets a letter from the magician responsible for the weather so she convinces the team to seek him out. Unfortunately the forces of nature have other ideas! And as if jobs weren't scarce enough Melissa?s rival Isabel now has a champion and a team of her own!

Demented demons carnivorous camellias and petulant priestesses ? it?s all in a day?s work for the heroes of Rune Soldier!

Rune Soldier: A True Champion? (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including four complete episodes in both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. Extras include: printed tattoos; printed puzzle pieces; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV previews.

Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 (Archive on Monday, June 02, 2003)