ADV Films Announces June 15 Release Dates
HOUSTON, April 27, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced its June 15 street dates.
GENE RODDENBERRY?S ANDROMEDA SEASON THREE, COLLECTION FIVE
ADV Films today announced a June 15, 2004 street date for the fifth and final home entertainment release from Season Three of Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda, the top-rated, nationally syndicated weekly
sci-fi/action program starring Kevin Sorbo. (Season Four, Collection One is scheduled for release later this summer.)
The Gemini Award-winning, Saturn Award-nominated Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda features heroic stories, electrifying action, and spectacular special effects. A testament to the show?s popularity, Kevin Sorbo was named one of the ten most bankable stars in national syndication for two consecutive years.
Based on writings of the legendary writer, producer, and creator of the enormously successful ?Star Trek? series franchise Gene Roddenberry, the series is produced by Andromeda Productions Ltd. in association with Tribune Entertainment Company and Fireworks Entertainment, Inc.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda: Season Three, Collection Five episodes:
?The Illusion of Majesty? (Episode 319)
Dylan and the crew take a wrong turn ending up in the Prolon System where they discover a princess who is not what she appears to be.
?Twilight of the Idols? (Episode 320)
Dylan and the crew set out to find a colony that disappeared. But they are not the only ones looking.
?Day of Judgment, Day of Wrath? (Episode 321)
Rommie's old love takes over her mind and a new High Guard ship.
?Shadows Cast by a Final Salute? (Episode 322)
Tyr's disloyalty spawns the destruction of the Commonwealth.
Gene Roddenberry?s Andromeda: Season Three, Collection Five (SRP $39.98) is a DVD-only release on two discs, containing four complete episodes (episodes 319 to 322) on two discs. Presented in anamorphic widescreen in English 2.0 audio and closed captioning. Extras include Meet the Cast: Peter DeLuise; Meet the Cast: Gordon Michael Woolvett; deleted scenes; design gallery; TV promos; behind the scenes: director of photography; behind the scenes: costume designer; gags and bloopers from Season 3 guest stars; Lexa Doig's Gags & Bloopers; and ADV previews.
About Tribune Entertainment:
Tribune Entertainment, a subsidiary of Tribune Broadcasting Company, is involved in the production and distribution of an extensive slate of television programming. Programs distributed by the company include the weekly action adventure hours Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, starring Kevin Sorbo, Mutant X and BeastMaster; game show strip Family Feud; weekly Soul Train and U.S. Farm Report series; and numerous telefilms and television specials. Recently, Tribune Entertainment acquired the exclusive domestic distribution rights to Hearst Entertainment's program library. The deal includes more than 250 movies-of-the-week and feature films, as well as approximately 1,000 episodes of live action series, including the returning first-run lifestyle programs B. Smith with Style, Famous Homes & Hideaways, Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls and Pet Keeping with Marc Morrone. For more information on Tribune Entertainment, please visit the company's web site at www.tribtv.com.
About Fireworks Entertainment:
Headquartered in Toronto and operating internationally with offices in Los Angeles, London and Dublin, Fireworks develops, produces, acquires and distributes an extensive slate of feature films and television programs throughout the world. The Fireworks library includes the action-hour series Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda and Mutant X, Relic Hunter, starring Tia Carrere, the children's programs 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd and Caitlin's Way, both for Nickelodeon, Black Hole High for NBC/Discovery Kids, and the upcoming mini-series produced by BLT Productions in association with Fireworks and Miramax, A Wrinkle in Time. Fireworks feature films include Rat Race, Who is Cletis Tout?, Hardball, and the award winning films The Believer, and An American Rhapsody. For more information on Fireworks Entertainment, please visit the company's web site at http://www.watchfireworks.com.
Running Time: 200+ minutes
Pre-Book Date: 5/18/04
Street Date: 6/15/04
Format SRP
DVD $39.98
BASToF SYNDROME: THE HACKER
ADV Films has announced a street date of June 15, 2004 for the DVD release of BASToF Syndrome: The Hacker, the second volume of the Korean-produced animated series. Set in the high-tech world of virtual gaming (much like the bestselling .hack anime franchise), BASToF Syndrome (?BASToF? stands for ?Be A Stranger To Fear?) is a new series produced in Korea, and is currently airing on Japanese television.
Back after a nine year hiatus, the Lemon Game is alive and well?well, more alive than a game should be. As events occurring within Lemon?s virtual battlefield continue to spill over into reality, Mayor Hadim and Moderato begin two separate searches and arrive at one suitable conclusion: A hacker is in the system. But is a hacker really using the Lemon Game server to access the city?s mainframe and terrorize the citizens of Xenon? And who could the hacker be? Or is it something entirely different? Could there be a ghost in the machine, bent on escaping its virtual prison?
BASToF Syndrome: The Hacker (SRP $29.98) is a DVD-only release, containing five complete episodes. Includes both English 5.1- and Korean 2.0 language versions with English subtitles. Extras includes clean opening and closing animation, and ADV previews.
Running Time: 125 minutes; Age Rating: 12+
Pre-Book Date: 5/18/04
Street Date: 6/15/04
Format SRP
DVD $29.98
HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS: SUMMER OF FUN
Join the celebration for the 30th Anniversary of Hello Kitty® on June 15, 2004 with the second release in the new Hello Kitty & Friends series, Summer of Fun. Hello Kitty, the flagship brand of Sanrio, is enjoyed by fans of all ages worldwide and has a multi-million dollar retail presence. Summer of Fun features the adorable, instantly recognizable Kitty and her friends in five summer-themed episodes. Spreading messages of confidence and friendship, Hello Kitty is a favorite with parents and little ones alike!
Join Kitty and her friends for a fun-filled summer! When the circus comes to town, Kitty and Mimmy discover that even a circus star needs a little confidence! Then Kitty needs help big time when all the clocks in town suddenly stop! After that, it?s a home run of fun with your favorite frog Keroppi! Next, put on your swimsuit for Pekkle the duck?s big swimming race! Finally, shine like a star with new friends Patty and Jimmy!
Hello Kitty: Summer of Fun ($14.98 DVD, $9.98 VHS) is a DVD and VHS release, containing four episodes and a bonus mini episode. Episodes are presented for the first time ever on DVD and feature English 2.0-language audio.
Running Time: 100 Minutes; Age Rating: ALL
Pre-Book Date: 5/18/04
Street Date: 6/15/04
Format: SRP:
DVD, VHS $14.98 (DVD), $9.98 (VHS)
LEGEND OF THE MYSTICAL NINJA: TREACHERY & ALLEGIANCE
ADV Films has announced a street date of June 15, 2004 for the DVD release of Legend of the Mystical Ninja: Treachery & Allegiance, the fifth and final volume of the zany anime tie-in to the immensely popular Nintendo video game from Japanese game-maker Konami.
They?ve crossed dimensional bridges to defeat evil. They?ve fought bad guys of all shapes and sizes, in the city, in the country, even in a time warp. But when Mudanashi hijacks a shuttle and launches himself into outer space, Goemon and his friends know the game has jumped way up to the next level. And if they?re not up to speed, the final round will spell doom for everyone on earth!
Legend of the Mystical Ninja: Treachery & Allegiance (SRP $19.98) includes four complete episodes. Includes an English 2.0-language version, and a Japanese 2.0-language version with English subtitles. Includes English cast interviews; commentary with director Scott McClennen, voice actors Tiffany Grant and Vic Mignogna; and ADV previews.
Running Time: 100 minutes; Age Rating: 13+
Pre-Book Date: 5/18/04
Street Date: 6/15/04
Format SRP
DVD $19.98
About ADV Films:
ADV Films is the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation (?anime?) for the North American market with best-selling titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, RahXephon, Robotech, Full Metal Panic!, Hello Kitty and Azumanga Daioh. ADV Films? product line also includes live-action science fiction programs including The Jim Henson Company?s Farscape. Parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., publishes Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly magazine, and operates Anime Network?, broadcasting anime and anime-related programming via digital cable, 24 hours a day. Headquartered in Houston and with additional offices in the Europe and Japan, the company operates ADV Manga, dedicated to publishing graphic novels, and ADV Toys, a new division that creates exclusive toys and collectible merchandise based upon the company?s extensive original content holdings. For more information, visit www.advfilms.com.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 (Archive on Thursday, May 27, 2004)