Mulboyne
06-14-2004, 11:47 AM
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ADV Films (http://www.advfilms.com) has been a major player in promoting anime and manga-linked TV shows in the US for over 10 years. They distribute "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Hello Kitty", operate the mag "Newtype USA" and also the cable channel Anime Network. You can see a bunch of trailers on their web site.
They said last month in a Press Release (http://www.advfilms.com/Press/2004May28FirstKoreanAnimeandManhwaTitles.asp) that they would expand into distributing Korean Anime and Manhwa titles.
“In the U.S., fans are well aware of Japanese anime and manga, but South Korea also has a robust animation and graphic novel industry with millions of fans around the world. Not only are many Japanese anime titles animated in Korea, but Korean illustrators are becoming increasingly popular in the manga market as well.” said Anne Armogida, director of marketing for ADV Films and ADV Manga. “As the world market for animation and comics becomes increasingly international, it’s only natural for ADV, the established leader in anime in North America, to begin looking at the best original works from Korea as well. By licensing the hottest titles from this new treasure trove of graphic entertainment, we’re simply continuing our long term commitment to bringing the very best from around the world to our fans!”
At the same time, ADV mentioned picking up Korean live action titles but this didn't seem to be very important. However, it now seems that they are scheduled to release 30 Korean live action titles, with subtitles, in the US. I've no idea what the titles are but this is a big number.
Kill Bill vol.1 helped pick up distribution of a few old Yakuza titles but the effect seems to have been pretty short-lived. Interesting that K-Cinema can get this kind of deal when Japan is still struggling.
ADV Films (http://www.advfilms.com) has been a major player in promoting anime and manga-linked TV shows in the US for over 10 years. They distribute "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Hello Kitty", operate the mag "Newtype USA" and also the cable channel Anime Network. You can see a bunch of trailers on their web site.
They said last month in a Press Release (http://www.advfilms.com/Press/2004May28FirstKoreanAnimeandManhwaTitles.asp) that they would expand into distributing Korean Anime and Manhwa titles.
“In the U.S., fans are well aware of Japanese anime and manga, but South Korea also has a robust animation and graphic novel industry with millions of fans around the world. Not only are many Japanese anime titles animated in Korea, but Korean illustrators are becoming increasingly popular in the manga market as well.” said Anne Armogida, director of marketing for ADV Films and ADV Manga. “As the world market for animation and comics becomes increasingly international, it’s only natural for ADV, the established leader in anime in North America, to begin looking at the best original works from Korea as well. By licensing the hottest titles from this new treasure trove of graphic entertainment, we’re simply continuing our long term commitment to bringing the very best from around the world to our fans!”
At the same time, ADV mentioned picking up Korean live action titles but this didn't seem to be very important. However, it now seems that they are scheduled to release 30 Korean live action titles, with subtitles, in the US. I've no idea what the titles are but this is a big number.
Kill Bill vol.1 helped pick up distribution of a few old Yakuza titles but the effect seems to have been pretty short-lived. Interesting that K-Cinema can get this kind of deal when Japan is still struggling.