Highly Anticipated Feature Film to Hit U.S. Box Offices on March 9, 2017 SANTA MONICA, CA (December 6, 2016) – Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that the nationwide release of the highly anticipated feature film Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- will take place on March 9, 2017. Details on theater locations and […]
MAKOTO SHINKAI’S “YOUR NAME.” WINS 2016 BEST ANIMATED FILM AWARD FROM LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION LOS ANGELES, CA – December 5, 2016. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced Sunday that “Your Name.” was selected as Best Animated Film for 2016. The critically acclaimed anime film from director Makoto Shinkai, CoMix Wave Films and […]
It’s that time of year again and we break down our top picks for best anime of the Fall 2016 season. Coming off a pretty good Spring and Summer season, we are excited yet again for another great selection of shows this fall. In fact, for those of you who have followed my previous best […]
Jump Square’s January issue reveals the release date for the new Blue Exorcist season in Japan. Starting Jan 6th the series will air on MBS, TBS and CBC. UVERworld will return for the opening music. Rin Akatsuki will do the ending. Check out the plot outline, subbed trailer, Character Videos and posters for the new series […]
“YOUR NAME.” AND DIRECTOR MAKOTO SHINKAI RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR 44TH ANNUAL ANNIE AWARDS Film and Director Selected for Best Animated Feature – Independent and Directing in an Animated Feature Production Categories FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – November 29, 2016. The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced the nominations for its 44th Annual Annie Awards™ which recognize the best […]
Whether you like it or not, Code Geass is returning for a third season, according to the team behind Code Geass at the Anniversary of a Miracle – Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion event. They also revealed that we would be getting a set of recap films that would cover the 50 episodes seasons 1 […]
Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars finally gets added to the Hosoda collection of premium blu-ray and dvd release sets from Funimation. If you are a fan of Hosoda’s work or just love Summer Wars, this collection gives you extras worth having. Check out what you get and our review of this film. Hosoda Collection Extras The new […]
HOUSTON, November 22, 2016 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its March slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks’ Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Available on DVD, Blu-ray and Collector’s Edition Premium Box Set! Product details follow, in order of release Coming March 2017 Title: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: […]
Japanese Film Pursuing Oscar Nomination for Best Animated Feature FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – November 7, 2016. Funimation® Films confirmed today that the Japanese film “Your Name.” has made the official Oscar consideration list in the Best Animated Feature category. The film will be vying for one of five nomination spots in its category that will be voted […]
Film to Receive Nationwide Theatrical Release Following Premiere (Press Release) SANTA MONICA, CA (November 11, 2016) – Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that they will be hosting the North American premiere of the highly anticipated feature film Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale-. The premiere will take place at the historic Grauman’s Egyptian […]