His new movie Shark Night 3D opened yesterday, and despite not expecting huge box office returns director David R. Ellis has inked his next deal with the studio Distant Horizon. Variety reports, Ellis will helm a live action remake of the Japanese anime movie Kite, which was originally released in 1998 by filmmaker Yasuomi Umetsu. (more…)
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K-ON! Anime Movie Trailer Streamed
Ok, here’s a link for all you fan-boys and girls to the K-ON! movie due out this December. Myself, I can’t wait to see what hyjinx the girls get up to…
Official TBS Website for the K-ON! Movie…
Pokemon Black & White Movie Trailer
Ok, since I don’t have access to some of the cool games that I’d like to try, I enjoy playing Pokemon TCG and video in my League and with the kids. That being said, I get excited when I see there is a new movie coming out or a new series. Pokemon has gotten better, at least in the past few years it seems. Even Team Rocket has a bit of a darker feel to them. (more…)
VOD Shows Starting Week Of 4/14/2011
Here are the show slated to start this week on The Anime Network Video On Demand channel. Check your local listings… (more…)
Black Rock Shooter Character “Strength” Available For Reservation
Oh boy… Are you ready for this one guys and gals? The Animation version of the character Strength from Black Rock Shooter is now available for reservation. All I can say is WOW. I was impressed with the first version of Black Rock Shooter and now with Strength. (more…)
Scenes of the Season From Japan
Since I don’t get to travel as much as I dream about, I enjoy seeing images and videos posted by others. The video below is no exception. I have been watching the work of this artist, known as darwinfish105 on YouTube for a while now. I can say that his work has been getting better with each video he produces.
Here is an example of his work. Showing the “Cherry Blossoms at Hamarikyu Gardens”. I hope you enjoy the virtual stroll through the garden. Let him know what you think by leaving a comment / subscribing to his works.
Cherry Blossoms at Hamarikyu Gardens (link opens a window)
Support Japan Using Your Hobby
Many fellow figuring collectors are probably aware of this special figure being made available. For those of you who don’t, read on to see what Good Smile Company has cooked up. (more…)
Japan Hit By Another Earthquake
Japan was hit with another earthquake today. At about 14:37 UTC. The image below is a link to the Japan Meteorological Agency page. (Will replace later with local image)
NHK World has English news casts here: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/r/movie/
Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Consider donating to the Red Cross or other aid agency if you haven’t already.
Shows Starting This Week on AnimeNetwork VOD
Here is the list of shows that are starting this week on AnimeNetwork Video On Demand service. (more…)

