GET READY FOR AN EXCEL-LENT HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY WITH PANI PONI DASH! LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO YOUR FAVOURITE NEW TEACHER ON 2TH JULY 2007

LONDON, UK, 10th JUNE 2007

ADV Films, the number one producer- distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring to the UK the first volume of the hilarious Paniponi Dash on 2nd July 2007! Fans of Excel Saga and Azumanga Daioh will laugh out loud once more at this new show from  Studios Gansis and Shaft (Negima!?) and Director Akiyuki Shinobi (Petite Cossette).

What the Press Said

“Paniponi … is actually funny… It's very easily comparable to Azumanga Daioh … with a bit of Excel Saga DNA spliced in” SFX Magazine

“A colorful comedy packed with so many gags, it demands multiple viewings.” Anime News Network

“The kind of wacky, weird, and wonderful anime series that fans of movies and pop culture references will enjoy repeatedly.” DVD Talk

The Story

Good news?  She’s an MIT grad.  Bad news?  She’s an 11-year-old MIT grad.So while Becky Miyamoto may be intellectually able, this MIT prodigy is painfully ill-equipped to deal with a group of temperamental teens, especially THIS group. There’s the bitchy heather, the spazz, the angry nerd, the identical twins, the invisible girl, the freaky class president, the drama geek, the Nancy Drew, the gamer, the princess…whew!  Add to that her pathetically-abused stuffed bunny buddy and idiotic aliens watching her every move and it’s no wonder Becky’s prone to crying fits, tirades, and flipping the class the bird.  Don’t miss the Grade-A comedy from the brains behind Negima!?, Paniponi Dash! is a lesson in comedy that’ll just kill you.

Paniponi Dash! vol.1: Lethal Lessons (RRP £19.99) is an anamorphic DVD-only release including the first five episodes, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles.  Extras include AD Vidnotes ™, two Japanese television spots, a special opening “Yellow Vacation,” information for “The Chalkboard Champion Contest,” a reversible cover, a booklet insert, plus clean closing animation and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases.

PaniPoni Dash! Vol.1: Lethal Lessons
Running Time: 125 mins        
Street Date: 02/07/07  
Format: DVD
BBFC Classification: 15        
Cat#: DPPD001          
RRP: £19.99

Red SWARM ENDS THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD!

The 20th Anniversary Showpiece for Studio Gainax ENDS 2nd July 2007

LONDON, UK, 10th JUNE 2007

ADV Films, the number one producer- distributor of anime outside of Japan is proud to bring to the U.K. This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Red Swarm, the final volume in the latest series from Studio Gainax (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mahoromatic, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi), which will hit store shelves 2nd July 2007.

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World is a showpiece for the pioneering anime studio on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Enlivened by rich characters, gripping action, and the inventive animation that Gainax is known for, This Ugly Yet Beautiful World is a fitting celebration of the studio’s legacy.  Echoing classic anime shows such as Go Nagai’s Devil Man, as well as the studio’s own shows, such as Mahoromatic, this has been made to excite those who appreciate a subtly different take on well-known themes, a Gainax specialty.

What the Press Said

“More to it than your typical fan service-laced romantic comedy-drama.” Anime News Network

“Consistently enjoyable… entertaining stuff… 4/5” Eyeonanime.co.uk

The Story

Now that Hikari has seen death, her true nature begins to exert a stronger force. Her shadowy self within has a growing resentment towards her new friends and her true love, Takeru. But other creatures are coming forward to prevent the young girlfrom fulfilling her dark destiny, putting Takeru and her sister Akari in the very dangerous middle. How cruel will she become? To what evil depths will she descend? Isn’t a little sexy, frivolous “fanime” action enough to make Hikari embrace the wonders of this world, instead of destroying it? Find out in the exciting thrilling conclusion of this year’s biggest fan favourite!

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Red Swarm (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release of episodes 9 to 12 presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, with both English and Japanese 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Extras include: video interview with Shouji Saeki (Director); Japanese DVD video spot; translator notes; clean opening & closing animations; and ADV previews.

This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: Red Swarm
Running Time: 100mins  
Street Date: 02/07/07  
Format: DVD
BBFC Classification: 12 Cat#: DUBW003          
RRP: £19.99

LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY WITH THE COMPLETE EXCEL SAGA

classic COMEDY anime COLLECTED IN A 6-DISC SET OUT 2nd July 2007

LONDON, UK, 5th JUNE 2007

ADV Films is proud to bring you one more time Excel Saga: Complete Collection on 2nd July 2007. The smash-hit madcap comedy was a huge success with fans on its initial release in 2003, with its spin-off Puni Puni Poemy becoming one of ADV Films’ best-selling titles two years later, and also airing on both Sci-Fi-Channel and Rapture TV.  Now, repackaged for a whole new generation of fans in a compact Classics Collection M-Lock 6, featuring brand-new cover art, it’s time for those who haven’t yet given themselves up to the madness to experience what SFX Magazine rated as one of the top 25 anime titles of all time.

What the Press Said

"Every once in a while comes a series so strange, so twisted, that it defies description in any reasonable manner. One such series is the now infamous Excel Saga." DVD Talk

"Utterly unpredictable, recklessly paced, and miles over the top, Excel Saga demands complete attention." SciFi Weekly

"Sit back, relax, and don't think too much about what you're watching. In fact, don't think about it at all - just enjoy the ride!" SFX Magazine

"Oh God, make it stop..." Dave Bradley, Editor, SFX Magazine

The Story

They’re cute, they’re scantily clad and they’re dying to please! But enough about those pesky alien Puchuus who’re invading Earth! When it comes to dying for someone else’s pleasure, there’s no one who gets offed as often or delightfully as the femme fatales of Across! Join Excel Excel and Martian Princess Hyatt as they sacrifice dignity, common sense and life and limb ina vain attempt to satiate the globe-conquering whims of Lord Ilpalazzo, Across’ sole and therefore most eligible bachelor.Can Excel ever please her hunky and heavily armored heartthrob? Will Hyatt stop expiring long enough to get a life? And what’s the deal with the dysfunctional neighbors next door, that dead Pedro guy and the dude with the afro?  Find out the answers in the Complete Collection of the most insane anime series ever produced: EXCEL SAGA!

Excel Saga: Complete Collection (RRP £59.99) contains all 26 episodes in both English and Japanese audio with English subtitles. Extras include: AD Vid-notesTM; Japanese opening & closing animations, video piracy warning, trailer, TV spots, soundtrack spots; production sketches, interviews and more.

Excel Saga: Complete Collection
Running Time: 650 mins  Street Date: 02/07/07
Format: DVD x6
BBFC Classification: 15 Cat#: DEX100           
RRP: £59.99

About ADV Films

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (“anime”) in the United Kingdom, with the firm’s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic! In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films. Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films’ U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America’s Anime Network cable channel. In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo.