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ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SAIYUKI: OLD FRIENDS NEW ENEMIES

SECOND THRILLING VOLUME OF ACCLAIMED ANIME SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 10 2003

HOUSTON March 14 2003?ADV Films today announced a June 10 2003 release for Saiyuki: Old Friends New Enemies second volume of the thrilling humorous wildly entertaining 50-episode anime saga.

The first iterations of the Saiyuki tale were animated in the late 1960s and based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Xiyouji by Wu Cheng-En; ADV Films? release of Saiyuki is based on a manga by Kazuya Minekura and directed by Hayato Date.

The Story:
The future of the world is at stake as Sanzo and his eccentric band of travelers continues west to prevent the revival of the Gyumaoh. But first Sanzo must confront his past when he meets a demon killer called Rikudo with great Talismanic powers. Is he friend or foe? Next a mysterious fortune teller predicts death for a member of their party. Whose future does he see? The answer may come when they battle Gyumaoh?s son Kougaiji. In the meantime a group of imposters has been passing themselves off as the Sanzo Party. But with Sanzo?s fame comes Sanzo?s burden. It?s five more demon-filled episodes journeying on where the first volume left off. Don?t be left behind!

Saiyuki: Old Friends New Enemies (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including both English- and Japanese-language versions of the title. Extras include a full-color fold-out poster; a Saiyuki trailer; production sketches; cultural background notes; clean opening and closing animation; and ADV Previews.

ADV FILMS SETS RELEASE DATE FOR WILD ARMS: LIE CHEAT & STEAL

FOURTH VOLUME OF FRONTIER FANTASY SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE JUNE 10 2003; BASED ON HIT PLAYSTATION® GAME

HOUSTON March 14 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of June 10 2003 for Wild Arms: Lie Cheat & Steal the fourth volume of the series directed by Toshiaki Kawasaki (Arc the Lad).

b>The Story:
Mirabelle has a suitor! After a chance encounter with a picture of Mirabelle Count Ampire has his heart set on having her for his wife. Unfortunately for everyone concerned Mirabelle has some strenuous objections. Then Sheyenne and the guys become bodyguards for a beautiful girl named Sybil who promises to tell them where Sheyenne?s true body is if they?ll take her to Port Crackpot. It?s the one thing Sheyenne?s been searching for but is the price too high? Danger lies around every corner as a routine train trip becomes a deadly game of hide-and-seek. Don?t miss the action in the penultimate volume of Wild Arms!

Wild Arms: Lie Cheat & Steal (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release including both English- and Japanese-language versions and English subtitles. It includes four complete episodes: ?Interview with the Ampire? ?Natural Born Angel? ?Fatal Goddess? and ?Child at Heart.? Extras include: Japanese actor interviews; model sheets; an original Japanese preview; outtakes; and ADV previews.

Posted on Friday, March 14, 2003 (Archive on Monday, April 14, 2003)