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Ath said:
Heh, most of Penguindrum is rated 12, but there's enough on disc 1 of part 2 of Penguindrum to get an 18 for "strong sexual threat". I flicked through the Random Curiosity entries for the episodes in question (I'm guessing it's eps 14 and 15) and it seemed a bit errr...interesting. I'm not that surprised, just amused that everything else is still a 12 :lol:
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HAHAHAHA This made my day. Wow.

It's going to look odd having everything a 12 except for one of them being an 18. Well, it'll work when you have this on the cover:
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Just checked the other latest ratings:
C - Control receives a 12
Fate Stay Night film receives a 15
Linebarrels of Iron receives a 15
Naruto Box 14 receives a 12
Patlabor: Early Days OVA receives a PG
Steins;Gate Part 2 receives a 12

Cowboy Bebop BD Box 2 will arrive on 14th October 2013, same day as Perfect Blue BD/DVD Collector's Edition, Perfect Blue DVD, Shinkai Twin Pack BD and Shinkai Twin Pack DVD. The Bebop DVD Collection is getting the cover art approved then the official date will be revealed.
 
NormanicGrav said:
Cowboy Bebop BD Box 2 will arrive on 14th October 2013, same day as Perfect Blue BD/DVD Collector's Edition, Perfect Blue DVD, Shinkai Twin Pack BD and Shinkai Twin Pack DVD. The Bebop DVD Collection is getting the cover art approved then the official date will be revealed.
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I'm starting to doubt the Shinkai Twin pack will come out that they, we haven;t heard anything about it recently,, and no cover art. If all three are released on one day though, AL will be getting a good chunk of money off me.
 
From ANN:
The Wind Rises earns 10 Billion Yen since Ponyo
Digital Manga licenses volumes 2 and 3 of The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat
Shout Factory licenses more Transformers Animated TV
Spike Lee's Old Boy (adaptation of Korean adaptation and Japanese Manga) posters. Note Samuel L Jackson is part of the cast for this film.
Ultraman is recognised for 'Most TV Spinoffs' by Guinness of World Records
Japanese employee is suing Akita Shoten

From Crunchyroll:
16 minute preview footage of Steins;Gate Symphonic Reunion
James Cameron describes Captain Harlock as 'Visually Poetic'. Guess he'll be using the film as an inspiration for his Battle Angel Alita.
Manga Entertainment made Moms watch Redline. Wait what?
Girls und Panzer gear shift was replicated and sold by fans
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram coming to PS Vita

From Kotaku:
Captain Harlock CG film reviewed
Luffy, King of the Watermelons
Apparently there's DLC for JoJo All Stars
 
GolGotha said:
Anime Limited: we may have a wee Shinkai announcement that we'll be making very soon! Keep your eyes peeled as I'm sure it'll be worth it.
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I'm so excited to see what it is. If it's a new license related to Shinkai, it's obviously going to be Garden of Words. Andrew did responded to someone telling him/her not to import the Blu-ray release from elsewhere.
 
NormanicGrav said:
From Crunchyroll:
Manga Entertainment made Moms watch Redline. Wait what?
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Can anyone tell me what the Mum's thought of Redline? I can't view this in Australia.

Also within a press release today, it was announced that the upcoming special: Pokémon The Origin is to be in a timeslot from 7pm to 8:49pm on October 2nd. This special features a return to the original narrative and joins Red as he travels through the Kanto region. We'll provide full coverage of this, including pictures, in full upon airing
 
After Funimation asking fans about continuing Dragon Ball Z on Blu-ray, it seems that Season 1 will be released on Blu-ray on the 8th January. Since Level 1.1 and 1.2 were region free, this one could be too.
DRAGONBALL Z BD SEA 01 (Net) (C: 0-1-1) 01/08/14 SRP: $44.98
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SnowWolf said:
Can anyone tell me what the Mum's thought of Redline? I can't view this in Australia.
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They sort of enjoyed it (they liked the love subplot). One of them knew the concept of racing because they watched Nascar races. They also commented at one point about the nudity and wondering how the film earned a PG-13.
 
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NormanicGrav said:
After Funimation asking fans about continuing Dragon Ball Z on Blu-ray, it seems that Season 1 will be released on Blu-ray on the 8th January. Since Level 1.1 and 1.2 were region free, this one could be too.
DRAGONBALL Z BD SEA 01 (Net) (C: 0-1-1) 01/08/14 SRP: $44.98
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I'm really hoping that enough people selected the original 4:3 aspect ratio option on the surveys they sent out for this. This could be one of the definitive presentations of the show next to the Dragon Boxes.
 
Ath said:
I'm really hoping that enough people selected the original 4:3 aspect ratio option on the surveys they sent out for this. This could be one of the definitive presentations of the show next to the Dragon Boxes.
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Well fun fact, the Level Blu-rays were in it's original ratio. The Season BDs should be the same.

One question. Sorry if this is a stupid question but...will this release be missing 20% of the picture like the orange boxes did?

No. That was also mentioned in this thread already, with a link to an ANN page of evidence.
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Indeed! The screenshots from the Level Blu-rays looked amazing.

Best case scenario: the costs of doing the transfer have gone down enough from them to just continue on exactly as it was with the level sets. 4:3 video, little to no DNR, a respectful cleanup job that leaves the grain intact and the triple audio option.

Worst case scenario: They revive the cropped, DNR'd to hell masters from the Orange Bricks and slap em on these BDs at minimum cost.
 
Ath said:
Indeed! The screenshots from the Level Blu-rays looked amazing.

Best case scenario: the costs of doing the transfer have gone down enough from them to just continue on exactly as it was with the level sets. 4:3 video, little to no DNR, a respectful cleanup job that leaves the grain intact and the triple audio option.

Worst case scenario: They revive the cropped, DNR'd to hell masters from the Orange Bricks and slap em on these BDs at minimum cost.
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Agreed, I was planning on getting DBZ but I couldn't decide between the UK release (replica release of US but with the 4% speedup), US release (with its original speed but cropped), Kai Blu-rays or waiting for the Z Blu-rays.
 
britguy said:
NormanicGrav said:
Cowboy Bebop BD Box 2 will arrive on 14th October 2013, same day as Perfect Blue BD/DVD Collector's Edition, Perfect Blue DVD, Shinkai Twin Pack BD and Shinkai Twin Pack DVD. The Bebop DVD Collection is getting the cover art approved then the official date will be revealed.
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I'm starting to doubt the Shinkai Twin pack will come out that they, we haven;t heard anything about it recently,, and no cover art. If all three are released on one day though, AL will be getting a good chunk of money off me.
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There is definitely going to be a delay but for good reasons due to something I'll announce next week. No surprises really though on that front but it changed the release format somewhat ;).

AP
 
anime_andrew said:
There is definitely going to be a delay but for good reasons due to something I'll announce next week. No surprises really though on that front but it changed the release format somewhat ;).

AP
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I'm gutted and ridiculously excited at the same time, I look forward to the reveal :)
 
NormanicGrav said:
Ath said:
Indeed! The screenshots from the Level Blu-rays looked amazing.

Best case scenario: the costs of doing the transfer have gone down enough from them to just continue on exactly as it was with the level sets. 4:3 video, little to no DNR, a respectful cleanup job that leaves the grain intact and the triple audio option.

Worst case scenario: They revive the cropped, DNR'd to hell masters from the Orange Bricks and slap em on these BDs at minimum cost.
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Agreed, I was planning on getting DBZ but I couldn't decide between the UK release (replica release of US but with the 4% speedup), US release (with its original speed but cropped), Kai Blu-rays or waiting for the Z Blu-rays.
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I keep thinking about getting the Kai blus myself, but now I'm wondering if Manga will release them... I have the US Z Season boxsets (got them as they were being released) but the cropping is now annoying, where as previously it was that or nothing.
 
anime_andrew said:
There is definitely going to be a delay but for good reasons due to something I'll announce next week. No surprises really though on that front but it changed the release format somewhat ;).

AP
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Thanks for giving us some news regarding the release. I am so excited for this announcement.
 
News from Anime News Network:
Fist of the North Star 'Ultimate Edition' manga to include new chapter
US's Neon Alley is streaming Revolutionary Girl Utena series this fall
Attack on Titan manga sells 20,000,000 copies overall
Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions Second Season to air January 2014
New Tamako Market project in production

News from Crunchyroll:
Japanese Otaku choose which anime crossovers they would want to see happen
Details and Video Commerical for Infinite Stratos: Long Vacation
Report on Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2013 Tour
Kalafina, Eir Aoi and various others perform at Asia Indonesia 2013

News from Sentai Filmworks:
Fate Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Season 2 has been confirmed.

Others:
Dragon Ball Z Blu-rays to continue this January
Funimation December Line-up to be revealed on Monday
Most of Funimation's December cover arts unveiled (added on Overseas Cover Art thread)
 
They will probably go to BD later like Blue Exorcist. A silly release pattern, and the reason I'm not buying Zetsuen No Tempest.

R
 
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