Anubis Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 From AnimeNewsNetwork's Anime Central coverage: Studio Representative: Keith BurgessOver the remainder of the year, Manga will continue to concentrate on releasing Dead Leaves and the Ghost in the Shell TV series. The first volume of GITS TV will be relased on July 27, with new volumes coming out every two months thereafter. There will be no pause between release of the two 26-episode seasons. The series will also air on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, most likely with at least some editing. Dead Leaves is currently set to be released in the end of August, and as Manga owns the rights to all types of content related to this title, various merchandise and items will be made available. Regarding Manga's other titles, the 10th Anniversary Edition of Ghost in the Shell will be released later in the year. Remastering of the Wings of Honneamise DVD is still an ongoing process. Rumors that Manga has lost the license to Wings of Honneamise are false; the license is retained, but currently, Manga is applying maximum effort to releasing Dead Leaves and GITS TV and productiong of other titles has slowed down. However they are still planning to release an Evangelion Movie box set, probably right before Christmas this year. They are also pushing to release Street Fighter Alpha this fall. In general, with new releases, Manga is looking for the shortest delay between the Japanese and the US release dates. The Manga.com website is set to be redesigned; new features will include forums and a chat area. In connection with Manga's recent acquisition by the IDT Corporation, the major impact this change has is that it is not yet clear to whom Manga will report to or how it will fall into IDT's corporate structure. On the other hand, as IDT is a publically traded company (NYSE), investors and fans will presumably be able to analyze Manga's financial information as part of IDT's annual reports. This report was verified for accuracy by Manga Entertainment Sounds like there's potential here. With a new owner ready to stick a foot up their butts maybe they'll get back on track finally after all these years of craphood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu legato Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Maybe we'll finally get a decent transfer of Macross Plus. Someday...that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Whisper it quietly... will they aim for the top...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Huh, and I just bought the Wings of Honneamise DVD. Oh well, it was only $10, and by putting my player in "flicker free" mode I think I got an okay picture. When the new one comes out, I'll probably get it eventually. Ditto on hopes for a new M+ movie transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 No chance of forgiveness until they fix the video transfers for BOTH Patlabor 1 and 2 as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 ...will they aim for the top...? You just had to go and say that, didn't you? Keith Burgess has also stated that Manga has not given up the Gunbuster license, but if it is true that they are planning to focus on just those releases they stated, then getting Gunbuster on DVD will be an impossibility. IMO I think Manga does not have the license any longer and Keith Burgess is full of crap. Until I see proof positive that they are going to put something out worthy of a domestic release, then all they are doing is farting in the wind. And we're the poor saps down wind from them. Sorry for the rant. You may now return to your regularly scheduled thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 No chance of forgiveness until they fix the video transfers for BOTH Patlabor 1 and 2 as well... Hell yeah! I was pondering nabbing these on DVD but I was told the transfers are no better than VHS quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 ...will they aim for the top...? You just had to go and say that, didn't you? Sorry... One can only hope that the new ownership will improve their UK advertising. I've seen their two most recent adverts, and they're shocking - the AD Police one was so effective in getting my attention that I didn't notice it for two days - and the only thing on the opposite page was an article on the Garfield movie! Manga sometimes seems to be the only UK anime company that hasn't woken up and smelt the burning of the old ways yet...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightbat Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 No chance of forgiveness until they fix the video transfers for BOTH Patlabor 1 and 2 as well... Hell yeah! I was pondering nabbing these on DVD but I was told the transfers are no better than VHS quality. You guys are spoiled, I love my VHS Dvd's (at least those won't get any worse!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridchild Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 ...will they aim for the top...? You just had to go and say that, didn't you? Sorry... One can only hope that the new ownership will improve their UK advertising. I've seen their two most recent adverts, and they're shocking - the AD Police one was so effective in getting my attention that I didn't notice it for two days - and the only thing on the opposite page was an article on the Garfield movie! Manga sometimes seems to be the only UK anime company that hasn't woken up and smelt the burning of the old ways yet...! Yeah i know even Beez are getting their fingers out now and releasing alot of good stuff soon, i guess we'll just have to wait and see and pray they dont mess up SAC Hybridchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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