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What's the Scoop? 9/2/07
Happy Labor Day Weekend!, to all the American TP members. I hope you all enjoyed the last official weekend of the summer. This week you are getting the ’Scoop’ from the road. I am attending a birthday party Sunday and a Picnic for at my friends house. So far the weather has been beautiful. This week sees my favorite items coming off of their break. I am hoping that you all will enjoy what I have found this week. I have found a great many things here on TP alone. The members have scooped me with the scoops coming from the net.
TO AND FROM OUR SPONSORS
TheMischievousFox has let us know that Adult Content Policy is online! She suggest to check it out to see what TP considers as adult content etc. An answer to a question I had asked on the TP Support Site, TheMischievousFox give me this answer in last weeks ‘Scoop’:
We hope to add more alert customization in the future, alerts for fans birthdays are on this list.
I for one will like the idea. You see, I like to wish my fans happy birthday. Sometimes a few days after their birthday because I wasn’t online the day of the birthday.
TheMischievousFox will be offline for a week. See her blog AFK! for her reason. So, if you have asked any questions that have not been answered, please be patient.
Shy0ne1 has a question for our sponsors. She want to know about the Flags. She is Canadian and would like to display the flag of her country. tollie01 has asked the same question of TheMischievousFox since his country is the Netherlands. Can anyone help them get the right flags?
Marga26 ask us to check out the JOBS AT TOKYOPOP. She give us the link to the job seekers section.
Ok sponsors, I have been around the site a few times and have noticed something strange. See my ending notes to find out what I have found.
BLOGS AROUND TOKYOPOP AND OTHER NEWS
A moral question was posted by Forget when he asks if it is Legal or Illegal to use serial numbers and user names to get into programs. Well, Forget if you are asking the question you already know the answer.
PhoenixfireV has her list for September 2007 TP New Releases and Recommendations. One of those releases is RG Veda vol. 10 – Final Volume. And she gives you how many are being released , how manga are making a debut and so on. If you want to know if your favorite TP title is being released this month, then check out this blog. Then she give a s scoop on Those Who Hunt Elves and HunterxHunter mangas in More Manga Tidbits.
Kaychristiananimelover let’s us know that PJT Wants YOU! To Go To Japan. The tours that they are offering are ‘Cold Steel, ‘Tokyo Darkside’ and ‘Fujoshi Paradise’. There are links and due dates already if you are interested in any of the tours. Kaychristiananimelover gets a scoop from ComiPress, Time For Massive Manga Mania. This scoop tells us about a large round-up of manga serialization news. Another scoop by our busy reporter is OBJECTION! To Censorship. This is the continuing saga of the hentai doujishi-ka who was arrested. I could fill up What’s the Scoop?, with Kaychristiananimelover’s blogs. So in lieu of that how about a link to this awesome news gatherer.
Andre continues the scoop on ADV becomes Geneon’s distributors, leading to major changes….. and muses what is going to happen at Geneon. He also wonders if it will have an impact on an already declining market.
Yumikei writes an article about Legal Drug: News. This is for those who are wondering when the next volume will be published. I truly hope that CLAMP will continue the series soon. Have you caught he crossovers to another CLAMP title?
AnotherAnimeConvention is advertising a Magic The Gathering Tournament. This is to pre-register players for AAC. If you are interested please direct questions in this blog.
Himiko84 want to know, What your Quotes From Getbackers. She gives two of her favorites. One is from Ban Mido and the other Akabane Kuroudou. So do you have a favorite quote?
If you have ever read Dante’s Inferno, then MarauderRaye has a blog for you to see. It is called Dante’s Inferno Test. There you will find the link that will show you which level of hell you will reside.
CLANNING
Imperium has finally given in and added a clan. In the blog My Clan Created, Imperium names the clan, Unleash the Beast. He asks that you com check it out and be free!
If you like to write fan fiction, have I found a clan for you . Hosted by Clan Lord MikeFromIreland this clan for people who like to make up stories about anime/manga, any cartoonor television programs etc.
If this sounds like you then stop in and check out the Fan Fiction Clan.
This is a clan for a cult classic from the 1990’s. It is hosted by Clan Lord MewMewSpyder. According to the rules there are none. If you like the X Files then check out The X Files Fan Clan.
Do you like noodles? Well, I found a unique clan hosted by Clan Lord Kazluss called OODLES OF NOODLES. This is the place for you if you are a Ramen lover. All are welcome from the instant noodlers to the more traditional ramen stands.
If you haven’t read my news about Pokemon yet, well I suggest that when you do then you will know why selected this. Being hosted by Clan Lord Narutofan1895 there is this first POKEMON CLAN I have seen that may be interesting. Check it out.
TOP TENS
This one gave me a chuckle, random thoughts on my mind. Though Ginkazeryuu, I have to know about number 4. What was the embarrassing thing you did in math???
Have you ever wonder what the best job would be if you had a choice. AliceWonder has her Top 10 Jobs as jobs to have while working her way through college. But AliceWonder, number 10??!!
Gamers do you ever wish you can freeze frame your favorite gave at the best place? LuthLamb sets up a top ten of the Best Freeze game moments (not cp freeze). Do you have any like this?
What are your pet peeves? Here are TohruxYukixKyoLover gives use her top ten pet peeves. Me, I had always thought pet peeves were not only the negative but also the positive. Maybe, I am just old fashioned. And no I don’t fall into peeve number 2.
MorganCheckers give us the Top 10 Signs You Won’t Be Wining RSoM This Year:. And my favorite of this top ten is the number 10 which should be number 1 in my humble opinion.
POLLS
A poll of a different color - meaning it is not about Naruto or Fruits Basket. Lucca asks in her poll, What’s your favorite CLAMP series? She has some if not all of the CLAMP titles listed in one way or another.
Arisa13 asks the question, Who acualy rates the videos and stuff? Answer honestly, please.
MikefromIreland asks the question, What Is Your Favourite Star Wars Movie?. Do you remember when they were talking about making prequels? Here he has all six episodes.
REVIEWS, VIDEOS, ART AND FICTION
Airichan is back. She gives Arir’s WeeklyTop TP Fiction Pics: 08/31/07. Before giving her top pics, she sets down the rules for her choices. Some of the featured TP aspiring writers are Ginzor, Calamari and NearlyMello. They are the pick of the litter of the writers this week. Check for some of those who are also worth mentioning.
Review extraordinaire tollie01 has set his sights on My Neighbours the Yamadas. He gives this quirky comedy 3 out of 5 stars. He also is asking for someone who owns the anime to give their views on the comedy and jokes. For other reviews on such titles as Gantz, Those Who Hunt Elves, Pom Poko and Origin. They are the titles he has reviewed this week.
OOOO has posted a new video. It is one called Hikari and Kei's suffering. She made the video which features a song by Josh Groban. ********** SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHH OOOO,S birthday is 9/2/07. Don’t forget to wish her a happy birthday ************
Blackcross shares her video, FMA - The Military Style! Elephant March... It sounds like a hoot and I will have to check it out after finishing this weeks ‘Scoop’.
Featuring art will seem easier to just keep it all listed here. My criteria for art, it just has to catch my eyes. And here we go. Starting with our favorite priest by AbelNighroad called My Broken Wings. Ok, I have to confess to be a Pokemon nut! But again the art has to catch my eye and have at least one pokemon in it. That is why I like SSJ10GoGeta and the way cute Ash and Picachu in I got a Book. Ok, another thing you will note about me is that I like anything that points to Jesus. I really like this next piece of art not only does it point to Jesus but the rolling hills are wonderful. From EgotheFreak we are graced with STANDING FIRM ON BELIEFS AND VALUE. I also found another person who shares my passion, KebaSirota. She drew Mew in the Mountains that is pretty darn good.
Here are some photos that I have to share. This is so cute that Ouch just added words to Zee feels hungry and Zee’s best friend Manga dog--Blaze upside down. I found a great black and whit photo of my bro donnel posted by WolfFang101. Hard to find exactly what other people would like to see when it comes to photos. No fan art please though.
Ok, I know I told you that I am a sucker for Pokemon, well fiction is no exception. It may not be the best story I ever read but at part six, I am well behind the time. Any way I thought I would share it with you anyway because it was a … wait I am not going to give it a way. DragonTamerSky brings us Hopeful Hearts P. 6.
Our fearless leader JimDevico shares My first piece of art. You will have to see it for yourself and make your own judgment. I am thinking abstract?!
Spinndack ask us to check out his online slideshow End Times Short Film Slideshow. He has a link to the film set up for easy access.
FariyGirl123 shares the new single video by Au Café - Kakusei Heroism ~ The Hero Without A Name ~. I watch this on Friday and was impressed even without knowing Japanese. Also in her video collection is Ayabie - Sakura Mau Kisetsu Ni PV.
DogFan715 give us a review called I love I Luv Halloween. This is on volume one of the series. She gives the volume 5 out of 5 stars. This is a short review. I had only wished that more was given about all the characters.
DarkHana reviews one of our own Imperium. The review is called Death of an Oricle for the story Born in Fire. The review is a little hard to understand. But DarkHana give the story a 3 out of 5 stars.
CONTESTS
There is one week left in the CLAMP AM PM contest. The end is near and if you want to be a winner you must enter by September 7. There are winners every day of the weekdays (think work) and you cannot enter more than one time during the contest.
Another contest continue but for a longer time is cg! Alex Unlimited Writing Competition. This contest continues until September 30th. You have to write a short story based on Dan Jolley’s Alex Unlimited universe. There is a link to the contest sight in the advertisment.
SALES AND OTHER GOODIES
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AROUND THE NET AND BLOGSPHERE
FROM ANN
Live-Action DBZ Set to Shoot in Montreal
Shooting will begin shortly for 20th Century Fox's upcoming live-action adaptation of Dragonball Z. The budget for the film is estimated to be at least US$100 million. This will be one of three big-budget movies that Fox will film in Montreal over the fall and winter, along with a sequel to Ben Stiller's "A Night at the Museum" and a Roland Emerich remake of 1966's "Fantastic Voyage." Production work on all three films is expected to wrap up by July of next year. Source: Montreal Gazette
5.5 hours ago - 2007-09-01 13:10 EDT
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New York Anime Festival Brings Maid Cafe to US
The New York Anime Festival, which will be held at New York City's Javits Convention Center on December 7-9, will be featuring a maid cafe, open for the duration of the convention. Food at the cafe will be prepared by professional chefs, but convention attendees who are interested in volunteering to work in the cafe as greeters dressed in Lolita and maid outfits can contact the NYAF's programming manager, Peter Tatara, at ptatara@reedexpo.com for further information. At the close of the convention, they will get to keep the dresses.
22.1 hours ago - 2007-08-31 20:33 EDT
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Alabama Planetarium to Host Anime Program
Today, starting at 7 p.m., the Wernher von Braun Planetarium, located in Huntsville, Alabama, will be running a special anime-themed program. It will consist of a lecture and show about the Japanese names for various constellations, and a showing of several space-themed anime presented by the Hunstville Alabama Anime Society. Additional information, including directions to the planetarium, is available in the HAAS forums.
1.3 days ago - 2007-08-31 12:13 EDT
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Videogame Company Hopes to Bring Anime-based Games to US
Gamasutra.com has posted an interview with Ken Koyama, product development manager for the US office of Japanese videogame developer Yuke's, in which he talks about the company's plans to bring some of the anime-based games it has developed to American audiences. These include a PS2 game based on the Berserk anime, as well as an Armored Trooper Votoms game, also for the PS2. Yuke's Sword of the Berserk - Guts' Rage was released in North America in 2000 for the Dreamcast.
1.3 days ago - 2007-08-31 12:12 EDT
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Kurenai Anime Adaptation Confirmed
Follow up: Coming weeks after the announcement that the romantic comedy light novel Kure-nai would be made into a manga, an anime adaptation of the series was officially announced on Thursday. Rozen Maiden director Ko- Matsuo will direct the anime. The manga based on the series begins its run in the manga magazine Jump Square later this fall. Source: Moon Phase
2.0 days ago - 2007-08-30 17:31 EDT
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From ComiPress
Newtype USA goes gaga for The Story of Saiunkoku!
Fri, 2007-08-31 19:12
Exclusive cover and feature on the sizzling new anime series
HOUSTON, August 30, 2007--Newtype USA, the top anime magazine in North America, leads off the fall anime season with a blast of beautiful characters, romantic entanglements and political drama with its exclusive cover and feature on The Story of Saiunkoku. Already a hit with both male and female viewers, Saiunkoku takes its royal setting and infuses it with enough modern drama and action to satisfy all kinds of fans--and Newtype USA has the scoop on what makes it so special!
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Toranoana Launches New Web Manga Magazine
Sat, 2007-09-01 00:48
Japanese doujinshi shop Toranoana has launched a new webzine called Comic Holic (ComiHoli). Manga from this web manga magazine will be published in tankoubon form by Fox Shuppan under the Fox Comics imprint.
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Broccoli Books Hints at New Manga Acquisitions
Fri, 2007-08-31 19:08
The latest post from the Broccoli Books Blog is hinting at a few new manga licenses, although no names were given, the blog did mention there will be one Boysenberry title, one moe/tsundere title, and one Disgaea-related title.
Via: Giapet.net
Weekly Japan Manga Rankings (8/29/2007)
Thu, 2007-08-30 06:15
Top 10 manga (8/29) according to Tohan:
1. Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Volume 20
2. Hataraki Man, Volume 4
3. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 17
4. Bokura ga Ita, Volume 12
5. Air Gear, Volume 18
6. V.B. Rose, Volume 10
7. Zipang, Volume 31
8. Nagasarete Airantou, Volume 11
9. Hana Yorimo Hana no Gotoku, Volume 5
10. Ryuuroden: Kuriuran Nakahara Saga, Volume 1
Tezuka's WWII Manga to be Adapted into Play
Thu, 2007-08-30 18:47
ANN reports that the playwright Natsu Onoda will be adapting three of Osamu Tezuka's World War II themed manga, Daishogun Mori e Yuku, Sei Naru Hiroba and Tenteke March, into a play titled Trees and Ghosts:
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USA Today Booklist Top 150 (8/26/2007)
Thu, 2007-08-30 05:55
The following manga appeared on the USA Today Booklist Top 150 (PDF) for the week ending August 26th:
* #76 - Fruits Basket, Volume 17 - Tokykopop - (Last week: #34)
* #116 - Naruto, Volume 18 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
* #123 - Naruto, Volume 17 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
* #131 - Naruto, Volume 16 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
Check out some of the news at the Manga Blog. Check out some of the ongoing blogs; Friday Early News, Naruto Nation: It begins, Quick links, short reviews etc.
From Manga Jouhou News and Reviews
Review of the Day: Lunar Legend Tsukihime Volume Four
Posted Friday, August 31, 2007 at 11:50 PM by Firedog
Review of the Day
•Lunar Legend Tsukihime Volume Four
Mangaka: Sasakishonen
Genre: Seinen
Licensed by: DrMaster
Reviewed by: Kiara
Consisting of everything from a bloody fight between Ciel and Akiha, self-doubt from our stalwart hero Shiki, and startling revelations from supposed classmates, Tsukihime volume four is just as intriguing as the last and poses almost as many questions as it answers. Shiki and Arcueid are still hot on the heels of Roa, their target, but time is of the essence as murder springs up throughout the city again and again, and the two leads seem to find nothing but dead ends on their nightly hunts...
Go read the full review!
Completed Web Manga Grounded Angel Up for Free Download
Posted Friday, August 31, 2007 at 04:30 AM by Ishaan
Grounded Angel is the story of a high-school girl, Gloria, who finds one day that she's an angel, the herald to the end of the world! She's soon on the run from strange and terrifying forces, wielding a power she doesn't understand!
"The demand for Grounded Angel on WOWIO is unprecedented," says Steve Horton, publisher and co-creator of Grounded Angel. "Our download total has been staggering, and it's extremely nice that we're able to compensate every member of the team in a meaningful way for the first time. Chapter 7's story has extra pages and ends the story of Gloria in a shattering conclusion. Check it out!"
Download Grounded Angel here
Read the full Press Release
MUSIC
Once again yesasia.com is giving me a hard time. If I can get in during the week, I will add it here. I am also asking, no make that pleading for help in finding a good site for finding the Jpop, Kpop and other such music.
GAMES
From ing.com
PC Games
USA
September 3, 2007 Hearts of Iron Anthology Paradox Interactive Compilation
September 3, 2007 Seven Kingdoms: Conquest CDV Strategy
September 3, 2007 WarBirds: The Mighty Eighth *TBA Flight
September 4, 2007 Campus TopWare Interactive Simulation
September 4, 2007 Hour of Victory Midway Games Shooter
September 4, 2007 Legends of Norrath: Oathbound Sony Online Entertainment Card Battle
September 4, 2007 Medal of Honor: Airborne Electronic Arts Shooter
September 4, 2007 Save the Dinos Aspyr
September 4, 2007 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened CDV Adventure
September 4, 2007 Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The Electronic Arts Simulation
UK
September 5, 2007 Sam & Max: Season 1 [UK] N3VRF41L Adventure
September 7, 2007 City Soccer Challenge [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Sports
September 7, 2007 Habitrail: Hamster Ball [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Orbs of Doom [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Super Kart GP [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Racing
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Quest for Aladdin's Treasure, The [UK] Oxygen Interactive Adventure
September 7, 2007 Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The [UK] Electronic Arts Simulation
September 7, 2007 Summer Sports Pack [UK] Alten8 Sports
September 7, 2007 Viral [UK] Alten8 Action
Australia
September 5, 2007 Star Wars: Empire at War [AU] LucasArts Strategy
Playstation 2
USA
September 4, 2007 Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 Namco Bandai Action
September 4, 2007 Resident Evil: The Essentials Capcom Compilation
September 6, 2007 Babar Game Factory Adventure
UK
September 7, 2007 Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria [UK] Square Enix RPG
Australia
September 6, 2007 Rogue Galaxy [AU] Sony Computer Entertainment RPG
September 07, 2007 FIFA Soccer 08 [AU] Electronic Arts Sports
Playstation 3
USA
September 4, 2007 Lair Sony Computer Entertainment Action
September 6, 2007 High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Sony Online Entertain Card
UK
September 7, 2007 Golden Axe [UK] SEGA Action
September 7, 2007 Gradius PS3 [UK] Konami Shooter
Playstation
USA
September 4, 2007 Worms: Open Warfare 2 THQ Strategy
September 11, 2007 Coded Arms Contagion Konami Shooter
UK
September 7, 2007 Alien Syndrome [UK] SEGA Action RPG
September 7, 2007 Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars [UK] SEGA Racing Action
September 7, 2007 Monster Hunter Freedom 2 [UK] Capcom Action
Xbox 360
USA
September 4, 2007 Medal of Honor: Airborne Electronic Arts Shooter
September 5, 2007 Cyberball 2072 Midway Games Sports Action
September 5, 2007 Fatal Fury Special SNK Playmore Fighting
September 5, 2007 John Woo Presents Stranglehold Midway Games Action Adventure
September 5, 2007 John Woo Presents Stranglehold: Collector's Edition Midway Games Action
UK
September 7, 2007 Assassin's Creed [UK] Ubisoft Action
September 7, 2007 City of Metronome, The [UK] Adventure
September 7, 2007 Madden NFL 08 [UK] Electronic Arts Sports
September 7, 2007 Medal of Honour: Airborne [UK] Electronic Arts Shooter
September 7, 2007 Two Worlds [UK] SouthPeak Interactive RPG
September 7, 2007 Two Worlds: Collector's Edition [UK] SouthPeak Interactive RPG
Wii
USA
September 4, 2007 Pool Party SouthPeak Interactive Sports
UK
date game title publisher genre
September 7, 2007 Alien Syndrome [UK] SEGA Action RPG
CONVENTIONS
September 1-3, 2007 - Kumoricon, Vancouver, Washington Guests of honor: artist Mohammad F. Haque; writer Ananth Panagariya; musicians A-Key Kyo, The Slants; actor Kirk Thornton
September 1-3, 2007 - Anime Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Guests of honor: singer Yoko Ishida; actors Christopher Sabat, Patrick Seitz, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Rachel Hirschfeld, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Aaron Dismuke, Daran Norris, Jerry Jewell, Johnny Yong Bosch, Laura Bailey, Sam Regal, Neil Kaplan, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Maile Flanagan; directors Jonathan Klein, Justin Cook; dancers Kung Fu Femmes; musicians DJ Jinnai, Eyeshine, Metal Phyzix, Thee Out Mods, Tokyo Smog
September 7-9, 2007 - MatsuriCon, Dublin, Ohio Guests of honor: actor Tristan MacAvery; video game producers Harlan Watkins, Mariah MacAvery-Watkins; writer Joe Kovell; artist Alex Kolesar; superfans Where's the Buffet; musicians So Be It
September 7-9, 2007 - MikomiCon, Northridge, California Guests of honor: actors Johnny Yong Bosch, Kyle Hebert; artist Chris Hazelton; writer Peter S. Beagle; editor Amanda T.
September 7-9, 2007 - Connichi, Kassel, Germany Guests of honor: actor Halko Momoi; writer Savin Yeatman-Eiffel; musicians Rentrer en Soi
NET MANGA/ANIME CONTESTS
Del Rey, New York Anime Festival, and theOtaku.com Team for Art Contest! Del Rey Manga is delighted to announce, in cooperation with New York Anime Festival and theOtaku.com, an art contest for all you aspiring manga-ka out there. From now until November 1, we invite you create an original work of art expressing the theme of winter and upload it to the New York Anime Festival section of theOtaku.com. In November, Del Rey Manga, theOtaku.com, and New York Anime Festival will select 15 finalists whose work will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival where attendees will vote on their favorites. Winners will be announced during the Anime Festival's Closing Ceremonies. Prizes? Oh, yes there are prizes. The first-place winner will receive Del Rey Manga for all of 2008—free Del Rey Manga for a year!—and a copy of The Art of Otaku. More details, official rules, and submission form here, so get those artistic juices flowing and set brush to canvas or pixel to palette!
Saturday, 01-Sep-2007 20:49:18 CDT
Galaxy Angel Rune Contest!
It’s time to check in with the Angel Troupe and tag along on their adventures – and misadventures – as they strive to protect peace in the galaxy!
In our new Bandai Visual contest, two lucky winners will each receive a prize package that includes both volumes 1 and 2 of Galaxy Angel Rune!
Entries will be accepted until September 13th, 2007. This contest is open to anyone 13 years and older. (See Official Rules for details). By submitting the following information you are stating that you are 13 and over. By submitting this form, you will be added to Right Stuf's mailing list for our printed catalog, the weekly e-mail newsletter and other special offers from Right Stuf, Inc. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
To be eligible, simply fill out the entry form below before September 13th, 2007. The winner will be announced on the Septermber 14th, 2007 podcast of ANIME TODAY!
Galaxy Angel Rune DVD 1 (S): Launch! Angels Galaxy Angel Rune DVD 2 (S)
Congratulations to the winners of our latest "Freedom"!
* Irene D of Eagle Pass, Texas
* Cydney B of Fall River, Maine
Each of you will soon receive a copy of Freedom DVD 1, the first anime dual HD-DVD and DVD disc released in North America!
RELEASES ~ ANIME AND MANGA
Di Gi Charat Nyo (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Eureka Seven - Special Edition (Shirt, CD, Manga) (DVD 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $49.98
Eureka Seven (DVD 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny - Artbox + TShirt Limited Edition (DVD 10) BEI
2007-09-04 $49.98
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny (DVD 10) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
My-Otome (DVD 2) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Haruhi Suzumiya (OST 1) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Kyon (OST 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Kyon's Sister (OST 6) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Tsuruya-San (OST 4) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Special Limited Edition (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $59.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $29.98
Tide-Line Blue (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Full House (G.novel 6) CPM 2007-09-01 $9.99
Otogi Matsuri - Dark Offering (G.novel 1) CPM 2007-09-01 $9.99
MPD-Psycho (G.novel 2) DH 2007-09-05 $10.95
Fruits Basket - A Great Transformation (DVD 1 of 4) FUN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Fruits Basket - What Becomes of Snow? (DVD 2 of 4) FUN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Gunslinger Girl (DVD 3 of 3) FUN 2007-09-04 $14.98
Suzuka (DVD 3) FUN 2007-09-04 $29.98
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (DVD 3) GEN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Shonen Onmyoji (DVD 2) GEN 2007-09-01 $29.98
Zipang - Return to the Future (DVD 7) GEN 2007-09-04 $24.98
Girls High (Sub.DVD 2 of 3) MB 2007-09-04 $19.95
Dazzle (G.novel 6 of 9) TP 2007-09-04 $9.99
Immortal Rain (G.novel 8) TP 2007-09-04 $9.99
Beauty Pop (G.novel 5) VIZ 2007-09-07 $8.99
Black Cat (G.novel 10) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Dr. Slump (G.novel 13) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Gintama (G.novel 2) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Hunter X Hunter (G.novel 16) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Inu Yasha - Season 4 DVD Box Set (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $99.98
Inu Yasha - Season 4 DVD Box Set Deluxe Edition (Limited Edition) (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $119.98
I''s (G.novel 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Naruto (Dub.DVD 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $19.98
Naruto (G.novel 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 16) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 17) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 18) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto Profiles: Hiden Shippu Emaki Art Book (Artbook) VIZ 2007-09-04 $14.99
Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $24.98
Ping Pong (Sub.DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $24.98
Shaman King (G.novel 13) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Skip Beat! (G.novel 8) VIZ 2007-09-04 $8.99
The Gentleman Alliance (G.novel 3) VIZ 2007-09-04 $8.99
The Prince of Tennis (G.novel 21) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Whistle! (G.novel 17) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
END NOTES
Yes, this edition of What’s the Scoop has come to an end. I hope you all enjoyed the information that was gathered. I am still looking for help in gathering music sites to use. Something that is more reliable then yesasia.com. This weekly posting does not seem all that bad but this is only the second week. I have created short cuts on gathering some news. So, I am hoping to do this until our Tokyopop Round-Up queen comes back. Then maybe I will go to twice a week again.
How many have to tooled around the new site? Have you caught some of the pages that are still under construction. If not they sport this lovely message:
Oops. You caught us with our pants down!
We're working really hard on this page.
Please check back soon.
Well, I have and the list isn’t as long as I would have thought. But it may contain something that you are interested in checking out. They are: Mangastrology, Games, Mobile and Imanga. If any of the are something you really want to check out then let TP know. Maybe the sponsors will hear and make it a priority.
Well everyone enjoy your week and happy blogging, reviewing and much more.
~ Mack ~
TO AND FROM OUR SPONSORS
TheMischievousFox has let us know that Adult Content Policy is online! She suggest to check it out to see what TP considers as adult content etc. An answer to a question I had asked on the TP Support Site, TheMischievousFox give me this answer in last weeks ‘Scoop’:
We hope to add more alert customization in the future, alerts for fans birthdays are on this list.
I for one will like the idea. You see, I like to wish my fans happy birthday. Sometimes a few days after their birthday because I wasn’t online the day of the birthday.
TheMischievousFox will be offline for a week. See her blog AFK! for her reason. So, if you have asked any questions that have not been answered, please be patient.
Shy0ne1 has a question for our sponsors. She want to know about the Flags. She is Canadian and would like to display the flag of her country. tollie01 has asked the same question of TheMischievousFox since his country is the Netherlands. Can anyone help them get the right flags?
Marga26 ask us to check out the JOBS AT TOKYOPOP. She give us the link to the job seekers section.
Ok sponsors, I have been around the site a few times and have noticed something strange. See my ending notes to find out what I have found.
BLOGS AROUND TOKYOPOP AND OTHER NEWS
A moral question was posted by Forget when he asks if it is Legal or Illegal to use serial numbers and user names to get into programs. Well, Forget if you are asking the question you already know the answer.
PhoenixfireV has her list for September 2007 TP New Releases and Recommendations. One of those releases is RG Veda vol. 10 – Final Volume. And she gives you how many are being released , how manga are making a debut and so on. If you want to know if your favorite TP title is being released this month, then check out this blog. Then she give a s scoop on Those Who Hunt Elves and HunterxHunter mangas in More Manga Tidbits.
Kaychristiananimelover let’s us know that PJT Wants YOU! To Go To Japan. The tours that they are offering are ‘Cold Steel, ‘Tokyo Darkside’ and ‘Fujoshi Paradise’. There are links and due dates already if you are interested in any of the tours. Kaychristiananimelover gets a scoop from ComiPress, Time For Massive Manga Mania. This scoop tells us about a large round-up of manga serialization news. Another scoop by our busy reporter is OBJECTION! To Censorship. This is the continuing saga of the hentai doujishi-ka who was arrested. I could fill up What’s the Scoop?, with Kaychristiananimelover’s blogs. So in lieu of that how about a link to this awesome news gatherer.
Andre continues the scoop on ADV becomes Geneon’s distributors, leading to major changes….. and muses what is going to happen at Geneon. He also wonders if it will have an impact on an already declining market.
Yumikei writes an article about Legal Drug: News. This is for those who are wondering when the next volume will be published. I truly hope that CLAMP will continue the series soon. Have you caught he crossovers to another CLAMP title?
AnotherAnimeConvention is advertising a Magic The Gathering Tournament. This is to pre-register players for AAC. If you are interested please direct questions in this blog.
Himiko84 want to know, What your Quotes From Getbackers. She gives two of her favorites. One is from Ban Mido and the other Akabane Kuroudou. So do you have a favorite quote?
If you have ever read Dante’s Inferno, then MarauderRaye has a blog for you to see. It is called Dante’s Inferno Test. There you will find the link that will show you which level of hell you will reside.
CLANNING
Imperium has finally given in and added a clan. In the blog My Clan Created, Imperium names the clan, Unleash the Beast. He asks that you com check it out and be free!
If you like to write fan fiction, have I found a clan for you . Hosted by Clan Lord MikeFromIreland this clan for people who like to make up stories about anime/manga, any cartoonor television programs etc.
If this sounds like you then stop in and check out the Fan Fiction Clan.
This is a clan for a cult classic from the 1990’s. It is hosted by Clan Lord MewMewSpyder. According to the rules there are none. If you like the X Files then check out The X Files Fan Clan.
Do you like noodles? Well, I found a unique clan hosted by Clan Lord Kazluss called OODLES OF NOODLES. This is the place for you if you are a Ramen lover. All are welcome from the instant noodlers to the more traditional ramen stands.
If you haven’t read my news about Pokemon yet, well I suggest that when you do then you will know why selected this. Being hosted by Clan Lord Narutofan1895 there is this first POKEMON CLAN I have seen that may be interesting. Check it out.
TOP TENS
This one gave me a chuckle, random thoughts on my mind. Though Ginkazeryuu, I have to know about number 4. What was the embarrassing thing you did in math???
Have you ever wonder what the best job would be if you had a choice. AliceWonder has her Top 10 Jobs as jobs to have while working her way through college. But AliceWonder, number 10??!!
Gamers do you ever wish you can freeze frame your favorite gave at the best place? LuthLamb sets up a top ten of the Best Freeze game moments (not cp freeze). Do you have any like this?
What are your pet peeves? Here are TohruxYukixKyoLover gives use her top ten pet peeves. Me, I had always thought pet peeves were not only the negative but also the positive. Maybe, I am just old fashioned. And no I don’t fall into peeve number 2.
MorganCheckers give us the Top 10 Signs You Won’t Be Wining RSoM This Year:. And my favorite of this top ten is the number 10 which should be number 1 in my humble opinion.
POLLS
A poll of a different color - meaning it is not about Naruto or Fruits Basket. Lucca asks in her poll, What’s your favorite CLAMP series? She has some if not all of the CLAMP titles listed in one way or another.
Arisa13 asks the question, Who acualy rates the videos and stuff? Answer honestly, please.
MikefromIreland asks the question, What Is Your Favourite Star Wars Movie?. Do you remember when they were talking about making prequels? Here he has all six episodes.
REVIEWS, VIDEOS, ART AND FICTION
Airichan is back. She gives Arir’s WeeklyTop TP Fiction Pics: 08/31/07. Before giving her top pics, she sets down the rules for her choices. Some of the featured TP aspiring writers are Ginzor, Calamari and NearlyMello. They are the pick of the litter of the writers this week. Check for some of those who are also worth mentioning.
Review extraordinaire tollie01 has set his sights on My Neighbours the Yamadas. He gives this quirky comedy 3 out of 5 stars. He also is asking for someone who owns the anime to give their views on the comedy and jokes. For other reviews on such titles as Gantz, Those Who Hunt Elves, Pom Poko and Origin. They are the titles he has reviewed this week.
OOOO has posted a new video. It is one called Hikari and Kei's suffering. She made the video which features a song by Josh Groban. ********** SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHH OOOO,S birthday is 9/2/07. Don’t forget to wish her a happy birthday ************
Blackcross shares her video, FMA - The Military Style! Elephant March... It sounds like a hoot and I will have to check it out after finishing this weeks ‘Scoop’.
Featuring art will seem easier to just keep it all listed here. My criteria for art, it just has to catch my eyes. And here we go. Starting with our favorite priest by AbelNighroad called My Broken Wings. Ok, I have to confess to be a Pokemon nut! But again the art has to catch my eye and have at least one pokemon in it. That is why I like SSJ10GoGeta and the way cute Ash and Picachu in I got a Book. Ok, another thing you will note about me is that I like anything that points to Jesus. I really like this next piece of art not only does it point to Jesus but the rolling hills are wonderful. From EgotheFreak we are graced with STANDING FIRM ON BELIEFS AND VALUE. I also found another person who shares my passion, KebaSirota. She drew Mew in the Mountains that is pretty darn good.
Here are some photos that I have to share. This is so cute that Ouch just added words to Zee feels hungry and Zee’s best friend Manga dog--Blaze upside down. I found a great black and whit photo of my bro donnel posted by WolfFang101. Hard to find exactly what other people would like to see when it comes to photos. No fan art please though.
Ok, I know I told you that I am a sucker for Pokemon, well fiction is no exception. It may not be the best story I ever read but at part six, I am well behind the time. Any way I thought I would share it with you anyway because it was a … wait I am not going to give it a way. DragonTamerSky brings us Hopeful Hearts P. 6.
Our fearless leader JimDevico shares My first piece of art. You will have to see it for yourself and make your own judgment. I am thinking abstract?!
Spinndack ask us to check out his online slideshow End Times Short Film Slideshow. He has a link to the film set up for easy access.
FariyGirl123 shares the new single video by Au Café - Kakusei Heroism ~ The Hero Without A Name ~. I watch this on Friday and was impressed even without knowing Japanese. Also in her video collection is Ayabie - Sakura Mau Kisetsu Ni PV.
DogFan715 give us a review called I love I Luv Halloween. This is on volume one of the series. She gives the volume 5 out of 5 stars. This is a short review. I had only wished that more was given about all the characters.
DarkHana reviews one of our own Imperium. The review is called Death of an Oricle for the story Born in Fire. The review is a little hard to understand. But DarkHana give the story a 3 out of 5 stars.
CONTESTS
There is one week left in the CLAMP AM PM contest. The end is near and if you want to be a winner you must enter by September 7. There are winners every day of the weekdays (think work) and you cannot enter more than one time during the contest.
Another contest continue but for a longer time is cg! Alex Unlimited Writing Competition. This contest continues until September 30th. You have to write a short story based on Dan Jolley’s Alex Unlimited universe. There is a link to the contest sight in the advertisment.
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AROUND THE NET AND BLOGSPHERE
FROM ANN
Live-Action DBZ Set to Shoot in Montreal
Shooting will begin shortly for 20th Century Fox's upcoming live-action adaptation of Dragonball Z. The budget for the film is estimated to be at least US$100 million. This will be one of three big-budget movies that Fox will film in Montreal over the fall and winter, along with a sequel to Ben Stiller's "A Night at the Museum" and a Roland Emerich remake of 1966's "Fantastic Voyage." Production work on all three films is expected to wrap up by July of next year. Source: Montreal Gazette
5.5 hours ago - 2007-09-01 13:10 EDT
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New York Anime Festival Brings Maid Cafe to US
The New York Anime Festival, which will be held at New York City's Javits Convention Center on December 7-9, will be featuring a maid cafe, open for the duration of the convention. Food at the cafe will be prepared by professional chefs, but convention attendees who are interested in volunteering to work in the cafe as greeters dressed in Lolita and maid outfits can contact the NYAF's programming manager, Peter Tatara, at ptatara@reedexpo.com for further information. At the close of the convention, they will get to keep the dresses.
22.1 hours ago - 2007-08-31 20:33 EDT
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Alabama Planetarium to Host Anime Program
Today, starting at 7 p.m., the Wernher von Braun Planetarium, located in Huntsville, Alabama, will be running a special anime-themed program. It will consist of a lecture and show about the Japanese names for various constellations, and a showing of several space-themed anime presented by the Hunstville Alabama Anime Society. Additional information, including directions to the planetarium, is available in the HAAS forums.
1.3 days ago - 2007-08-31 12:13 EDT
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Videogame Company Hopes to Bring Anime-based Games to US
Gamasutra.com has posted an interview with Ken Koyama, product development manager for the US office of Japanese videogame developer Yuke's, in which he talks about the company's plans to bring some of the anime-based games it has developed to American audiences. These include a PS2 game based on the Berserk anime, as well as an Armored Trooper Votoms game, also for the PS2. Yuke's Sword of the Berserk - Guts' Rage was released in North America in 2000 for the Dreamcast.
1.3 days ago - 2007-08-31 12:12 EDT
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Kurenai Anime Adaptation Confirmed
Follow up: Coming weeks after the announcement that the romantic comedy light novel Kure-nai would be made into a manga, an anime adaptation of the series was officially announced on Thursday. Rozen Maiden director Ko- Matsuo will direct the anime. The manga based on the series begins its run in the manga magazine Jump Square later this fall. Source: Moon Phase
2.0 days ago - 2007-08-30 17:31 EDT
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From ComiPress
Newtype USA goes gaga for The Story of Saiunkoku!
Fri, 2007-08-31 19:12
Exclusive cover and feature on the sizzling new anime series
HOUSTON, August 30, 2007--Newtype USA, the top anime magazine in North America, leads off the fall anime season with a blast of beautiful characters, romantic entanglements and political drama with its exclusive cover and feature on The Story of Saiunkoku. Already a hit with both male and female viewers, Saiunkoku takes its royal setting and infuses it with enough modern drama and action to satisfy all kinds of fans--and Newtype USA has the scoop on what makes it so special!
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Toranoana Launches New Web Manga Magazine
Sat, 2007-09-01 00:48
Japanese doujinshi shop Toranoana has launched a new webzine called Comic Holic (ComiHoli). Manga from this web manga magazine will be published in tankoubon form by Fox Shuppan under the Fox Comics imprint.
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Broccoli Books Hints at New Manga Acquisitions
Fri, 2007-08-31 19:08
The latest post from the Broccoli Books Blog is hinting at a few new manga licenses, although no names were given, the blog did mention there will be one Boysenberry title, one moe/tsundere title, and one Disgaea-related title.
Via: Giapet.net
Weekly Japan Manga Rankings (8/29/2007)
Thu, 2007-08-30 06:15
Top 10 manga (8/29) according to Tohan:
1. Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Volume 20
2. Hataraki Man, Volume 4
3. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 17
4. Bokura ga Ita, Volume 12
5. Air Gear, Volume 18
6. V.B. Rose, Volume 10
7. Zipang, Volume 31
8. Nagasarete Airantou, Volume 11
9. Hana Yorimo Hana no Gotoku, Volume 5
10. Ryuuroden: Kuriuran Nakahara Saga, Volume 1
Tezuka's WWII Manga to be Adapted into Play
Thu, 2007-08-30 18:47
ANN reports that the playwright Natsu Onoda will be adapting three of Osamu Tezuka's World War II themed manga, Daishogun Mori e Yuku, Sei Naru Hiroba and Tenteke March, into a play titled Trees and Ghosts:
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USA Today Booklist Top 150 (8/26/2007)
Thu, 2007-08-30 05:55
The following manga appeared on the USA Today Booklist Top 150 (PDF) for the week ending August 26th:
* #76 - Fruits Basket, Volume 17 - Tokykopop - (Last week: #34)
* #116 - Naruto, Volume 18 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
* #123 - Naruto, Volume 17 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
* #131 - Naruto, Volume 16 - Viz - (Last week: #0)
Check out some of the news at the Manga Blog. Check out some of the ongoing blogs; Friday Early News, Naruto Nation: It begins, Quick links, short reviews etc.
From Manga Jouhou News and Reviews
Review of the Day: Lunar Legend Tsukihime Volume Four
Posted Friday, August 31, 2007 at 11:50 PM by Firedog
Review of the Day
•Lunar Legend Tsukihime Volume Four
Mangaka: Sasakishonen
Genre: Seinen
Licensed by: DrMaster
Reviewed by: Kiara
Consisting of everything from a bloody fight between Ciel and Akiha, self-doubt from our stalwart hero Shiki, and startling revelations from supposed classmates, Tsukihime volume four is just as intriguing as the last and poses almost as many questions as it answers. Shiki and Arcueid are still hot on the heels of Roa, their target, but time is of the essence as murder springs up throughout the city again and again, and the two leads seem to find nothing but dead ends on their nightly hunts...
Go read the full review!
Completed Web Manga Grounded Angel Up for Free Download
Posted Friday, August 31, 2007 at 04:30 AM by Ishaan
Grounded Angel is the story of a high-school girl, Gloria, who finds one day that she's an angel, the herald to the end of the world! She's soon on the run from strange and terrifying forces, wielding a power she doesn't understand!
"The demand for Grounded Angel on WOWIO is unprecedented," says Steve Horton, publisher and co-creator of Grounded Angel. "Our download total has been staggering, and it's extremely nice that we're able to compensate every member of the team in a meaningful way for the first time. Chapter 7's story has extra pages and ends the story of Gloria in a shattering conclusion. Check it out!"
Download Grounded Angel here
Read the full Press Release
MUSIC
Once again yesasia.com is giving me a hard time. If I can get in during the week, I will add it here. I am also asking, no make that pleading for help in finding a good site for finding the Jpop, Kpop and other such music.
GAMES
From ing.com
PC Games
USA
September 3, 2007 Hearts of Iron Anthology Paradox Interactive Compilation
September 3, 2007 Seven Kingdoms: Conquest CDV Strategy
September 3, 2007 WarBirds: The Mighty Eighth *TBA Flight
September 4, 2007 Campus TopWare Interactive Simulation
September 4, 2007 Hour of Victory Midway Games Shooter
September 4, 2007 Legends of Norrath: Oathbound Sony Online Entertainment Card Battle
September 4, 2007 Medal of Honor: Airborne Electronic Arts Shooter
September 4, 2007 Save the Dinos Aspyr
September 4, 2007 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened CDV Adventure
September 4, 2007 Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The Electronic Arts Simulation
UK
September 5, 2007 Sam & Max: Season 1 [UK] N3VRF41L Adventure
September 7, 2007 City Soccer Challenge [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Sports
September 7, 2007 Habitrail: Hamster Ball [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Orbs of Doom [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Super Kart GP [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Racing
September 7, 2007 Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland [UK] Metro 3D (M3) Action
September 7, 2007 Quest for Aladdin's Treasure, The [UK] Oxygen Interactive Adventure
September 7, 2007 Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The [UK] Electronic Arts Simulation
September 7, 2007 Summer Sports Pack [UK] Alten8 Sports
September 7, 2007 Viral [UK] Alten8 Action
Australia
September 5, 2007 Star Wars: Empire at War [AU] LucasArts Strategy
Playstation 2
USA
September 4, 2007 Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 Namco Bandai Action
September 4, 2007 Resident Evil: The Essentials Capcom Compilation
September 6, 2007 Babar Game Factory Adventure
UK
September 7, 2007 Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria [UK] Square Enix RPG
Australia
September 6, 2007 Rogue Galaxy [AU] Sony Computer Entertainment RPG
September 07, 2007 FIFA Soccer 08 [AU] Electronic Arts Sports
Playstation 3
USA
September 4, 2007 Lair Sony Computer Entertainment Action
September 6, 2007 High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Sony Online Entertain Card
UK
September 7, 2007 Golden Axe [UK] SEGA Action
September 7, 2007 Gradius PS3 [UK] Konami Shooter
Playstation
USA
September 4, 2007 Worms: Open Warfare 2 THQ Strategy
September 11, 2007 Coded Arms Contagion Konami Shooter
UK
September 7, 2007 Alien Syndrome [UK] SEGA Action RPG
September 7, 2007 Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars [UK] SEGA Racing Action
September 7, 2007 Monster Hunter Freedom 2 [UK] Capcom Action
Xbox 360
USA
September 4, 2007 Medal of Honor: Airborne Electronic Arts Shooter
September 5, 2007 Cyberball 2072 Midway Games Sports Action
September 5, 2007 Fatal Fury Special SNK Playmore Fighting
September 5, 2007 John Woo Presents Stranglehold Midway Games Action Adventure
September 5, 2007 John Woo Presents Stranglehold: Collector's Edition Midway Games Action
UK
September 7, 2007 Assassin's Creed [UK] Ubisoft Action
September 7, 2007 City of Metronome, The [UK] Adventure
September 7, 2007 Madden NFL 08 [UK] Electronic Arts Sports
September 7, 2007 Medal of Honour: Airborne [UK] Electronic Arts Shooter
September 7, 2007 Two Worlds [UK] SouthPeak Interactive RPG
September 7, 2007 Two Worlds: Collector's Edition [UK] SouthPeak Interactive RPG
Wii
USA
September 4, 2007 Pool Party SouthPeak Interactive Sports
UK
date game title publisher genre
September 7, 2007 Alien Syndrome [UK] SEGA Action RPG
CONVENTIONS
September 1-3, 2007 - Kumoricon, Vancouver, Washington Guests of honor: artist Mohammad F. Haque; writer Ananth Panagariya; musicians A-Key Kyo, The Slants; actor Kirk Thornton
September 1-3, 2007 - Anime Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Guests of honor: singer Yoko Ishida; actors Christopher Sabat, Patrick Seitz, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Rachel Hirschfeld, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Aaron Dismuke, Daran Norris, Jerry Jewell, Johnny Yong Bosch, Laura Bailey, Sam Regal, Neil Kaplan, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Maile Flanagan; directors Jonathan Klein, Justin Cook; dancers Kung Fu Femmes; musicians DJ Jinnai, Eyeshine, Metal Phyzix, Thee Out Mods, Tokyo Smog
September 7-9, 2007 - MatsuriCon, Dublin, Ohio Guests of honor: actor Tristan MacAvery; video game producers Harlan Watkins, Mariah MacAvery-Watkins; writer Joe Kovell; artist Alex Kolesar; superfans Where's the Buffet; musicians So Be It
September 7-9, 2007 - MikomiCon, Northridge, California Guests of honor: actors Johnny Yong Bosch, Kyle Hebert; artist Chris Hazelton; writer Peter S. Beagle; editor Amanda T.
September 7-9, 2007 - Connichi, Kassel, Germany Guests of honor: actor Halko Momoi; writer Savin Yeatman-Eiffel; musicians Rentrer en Soi
NET MANGA/ANIME CONTESTS
Del Rey, New York Anime Festival, and theOtaku.com Team for Art Contest! Del Rey Manga is delighted to announce, in cooperation with New York Anime Festival and theOtaku.com, an art contest for all you aspiring manga-ka out there. From now until November 1, we invite you create an original work of art expressing the theme of winter and upload it to the New York Anime Festival section of theOtaku.com. In November, Del Rey Manga, theOtaku.com, and New York Anime Festival will select 15 finalists whose work will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival where attendees will vote on their favorites. Winners will be announced during the Anime Festival's Closing Ceremonies. Prizes? Oh, yes there are prizes. The first-place winner will receive Del Rey Manga for all of 2008—free Del Rey Manga for a year!—and a copy of The Art of Otaku. More details, official rules, and submission form here, so get those artistic juices flowing and set brush to canvas or pixel to palette!
Saturday, 01-Sep-2007 20:49:18 CDT
Galaxy Angel Rune Contest!
It’s time to check in with the Angel Troupe and tag along on their adventures – and misadventures – as they strive to protect peace in the galaxy!
In our new Bandai Visual contest, two lucky winners will each receive a prize package that includes both volumes 1 and 2 of Galaxy Angel Rune!
Entries will be accepted until September 13th, 2007. This contest is open to anyone 13 years and older. (See Official Rules for details). By submitting the following information you are stating that you are 13 and over. By submitting this form, you will be added to Right Stuf's mailing list for our printed catalog, the weekly e-mail newsletter and other special offers from Right Stuf, Inc. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
To be eligible, simply fill out the entry form below before September 13th, 2007. The winner will be announced on the Septermber 14th, 2007 podcast of ANIME TODAY!
Galaxy Angel Rune DVD 1 (S): Launch! Angels Galaxy Angel Rune DVD 2 (S)
Congratulations to the winners of our latest "Freedom"!
* Irene D of Eagle Pass, Texas
* Cydney B of Fall River, Maine
Each of you will soon receive a copy of Freedom DVD 1, the first anime dual HD-DVD and DVD disc released in North America!
RELEASES ~ ANIME AND MANGA
Di Gi Charat Nyo (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Eureka Seven - Special Edition (Shirt, CD, Manga) (DVD 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $49.98
Eureka Seven (DVD 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny - Artbox + TShirt Limited Edition (DVD 10) BEI
2007-09-04 $49.98
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny (DVD 10) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
My-Otome (DVD 2) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Haruhi Suzumiya (OST 1) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Kyon (OST 9) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Kyon's Sister (OST 6) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Character Song: Tsuruya-San (OST 4) BEI 2007-09-04 $9.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Special Limited Edition (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $59.98
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $29.98
Tide-Line Blue (DVD 3) BEI 2007-09-04 $24.98
Full House (G.novel 6) CPM 2007-09-01 $9.99
Otogi Matsuri - Dark Offering (G.novel 1) CPM 2007-09-01 $9.99
MPD-Psycho (G.novel 2) DH 2007-09-05 $10.95
Fruits Basket - A Great Transformation (DVD 1 of 4) FUN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Fruits Basket - What Becomes of Snow? (DVD 2 of 4) FUN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Gunslinger Girl (DVD 3 of 3) FUN 2007-09-04 $14.98
Suzuka (DVD 3) FUN 2007-09-04 $29.98
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (DVD 3) GEN 2007-09-04 $19.98
Shonen Onmyoji (DVD 2) GEN 2007-09-01 $29.98
Zipang - Return to the Future (DVD 7) GEN 2007-09-04 $24.98
Girls High (Sub.DVD 2 of 3) MB 2007-09-04 $19.95
Dazzle (G.novel 6 of 9) TP 2007-09-04 $9.99
Immortal Rain (G.novel 8) TP 2007-09-04 $9.99
Beauty Pop (G.novel 5) VIZ 2007-09-07 $8.99
Black Cat (G.novel 10) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Dr. Slump (G.novel 13) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Gintama (G.novel 2) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Hunter X Hunter (G.novel 16) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Inu Yasha - Season 4 DVD Box Set (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $99.98
Inu Yasha - Season 4 DVD Box Set Deluxe Edition (Limited Edition) (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $119.98
I''s (G.novel 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
Naruto (Dub.DVD 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $19.98
Naruto (G.novel 15) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 16) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 17) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto (G.novel 18) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Naruto Profiles: Hiden Shippu Emaki Art Book (Artbook) VIZ 2007-09-04 $14.99
Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $24.98
Ping Pong (Sub.DVD) VIZ 2007-09-04 $24.98
Shaman King (G.novel 13) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Skip Beat! (G.novel 8) VIZ 2007-09-04 $8.99
The Gentleman Alliance (G.novel 3) VIZ 2007-09-04 $8.99
The Prince of Tennis (G.novel 21) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.95
Whistle! (G.novel 17) VIZ 2007-09-04 $7.99
END NOTES
Yes, this edition of What’s the Scoop has come to an end. I hope you all enjoyed the information that was gathered. I am still looking for help in gathering music sites to use. Something that is more reliable then yesasia.com. This weekly posting does not seem all that bad but this is only the second week. I have created short cuts on gathering some news. So, I am hoping to do this until our Tokyopop Round-Up queen comes back. Then maybe I will go to twice a week again.
How many have to tooled around the new site? Have you caught some of the pages that are still under construction. If not they sport this lovely message:
Oops. You caught us with our pants down!
We're working really hard on this page.
Please check back soon.
Well, I have and the list isn’t as long as I would have thought. But it may contain something that you are interested in checking out. They are: Mangastrology, Games, Mobile and Imanga. If any of the are something you really want to check out then let TP know. Maybe the sponsors will hear and make it a priority.
Well everyone enjoy your week and happy blogging, reviewing and much more.
~ Mack ~
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math class? eh heh.......^^;;; btw, I FIGURED OUT HOW TO PLAY BASSHUNTERS I CAN WALK ON WATER I CAN FLY!!!!!!! i feel so happy. ^^
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2007-09-16 13:27:21
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