ADV Annouces Oct 4 Releases

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ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce two exciting new releases hitting store shelves on October 4th – the brand new, low-priced Aquarian Age Complete Collection and Farscape Starburst Edition 2.3, rounding out the second season of the Saturn Award-winning series with a whole slew of new DVD extras...

AQUARIAN AGE: COMPLETE COLLECTION
An Amazing Value – The Whole Series at an SRP of Just $39.98!

ADV Films is proud to announce the October 4th release of Aquarian Age: Complete Collection, which contains the entire anime series in a beautiful new thin pack collection at a suggested retail price of just $39.98.

Kyouta has a dream of making his band, T.L. Signal a big success. But strange events soon draw him in to a world he didn’t even know exists – and a psychic battleground where he will be a key player! Originally adapted from a popular collectible trading card game, Aquarian Age features stunning animation from the renowned studio MADHOUSE (Chobits, X).

"With a great soundtrack, gorgeous animation, and an engaging story that transcends its card-game roots, Aquarian Age is definitely worth checking out!" – DVD Verdict

Synopsis: For centuries, five supernatural factions have waged war for supremacy over mankind, with legend prophesying that one day the Aquarian Age will begin, and only one group will reign supreme! Now Kyouta’s dreams of becoming a pop idol must take a backseat to his destiny when he and his girlfriend Yoriko unwillingly become embroiled in the conflict, as both may hold the power to turn the tides of war in favor of whichever faction can control them! Can love conquer all?

Aquarian Age: Complete Collection (SRP $39.98 DVD) is a three disk thin pack collection of the entire series, presented in letterbox form with both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles.



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FARSCAPE STARBURST EDITION 2.3
Sixth Volume Of The Deluxe Starburst Series

ADV Films is pleased to announce the sixth installment of its wildly successful Farscape: Starburst Edition series, with an expanded and updated volume that takes us through the end of the second season of the classic sci-fi series. Farscape: Starburst Edition 2.3 will be available everywhere DVDs are sold on October 4.

Farscape is an adventure as broad and weird as the universe – full of strange creatures, bizarre twists, irreverent humor, raucous action, passion, and romance! Produced in Australia by The Jim Henson Company and Hallmark Entertainment, Farscape has been called “The Best Sci-Fi on TV,” by TV Guide, and hailed as “TV’s Best Space Series” by USA Today. Farscape also received the Saturn Award for Best Syndicated/Cable Series three years in a row (2001, 2002, 2003).

Farscape: Starburst Edition 2.3 (SRP $24.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release including eight complete episodes on two double-sided disks, with audio presented in both English 5.1 and 2.0. Each episode is subtitled for the hearing impaired. Episodes in this collection: “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “The Locket,” “The Ugly Truth,” “A Clockwork Nebari,” the “Liars, Guns And Money” trilogy – “Part I: A Not So Simple Plan,” “Part II: With Friends Like These…,” “Part III: Plan B,” and the brilliant season finale “Die Me, Dichotomy.”

This collection is packed with hours of exclusive extras! There are three full-length commentaries – “Won’t Get Fooled Again” with Director Rowan Woods & Executive Producer/ Writer Richard Manning, a new commentary for “The Locket” with actors Ben Browder (Crichton) & Claudia Black (Aeryn), and a fascinating new commentary for “Die Me, Dichotomy” with Ben Browder, Claudia Black, & Executive Producer/ Writer David Kemper, recorded exclusively for the Starburst Edition. Join Farscape’s composer Guy Gross in his Sydney recording studio as he explores his scores for “The Locket” and “Die Me, Dichotomy”. Then, enjoy brand new installments of the Starburst staples “The Farscape Chronicles” by Paul Simpson (Farscape: The Illustrated Companion), “Alien Encounters,” and “Cool Farscape Facts.” Brush up on your frelling Farscape terms by playing the interactive FarSpeak Game, presented in two fun, new segments – “Swear Words” and “Terms of the Uncharted Territories.” All this plus Deleted Scenes, Actor Biographies, Character Backstories, and an extensive Production Design Gallery round out this packed collection.

Eight exciting episodes and loads of exclusive special features make Farscape: Starburst Edition - Season 2, Collection 3 a must-have for both new and veteran Farscape fans!




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Godannar: Engage & Destroy, the first volume in the seven disc series, will hit store shelves everywhere October 4.

Godannar is the first of four new ADV Films series to launch in October.

Godannar is a genre-bending mecha anime series best described as equal parts action, adventure, and domestic soap opera. While much of anime is populated by high school vixens, magical fairies, and femme fatales, it’s rare to find a married couple at the center of the story. And that’s just one of the reasons Godannar stand out. That, and a female giant robot that jiggles. And a fantastic opening theme song.

Anime Insider describes Godannar as “one of the most purely entertaining anime of the entire year… Incredible robot action, great characters and a truly impressive amount of fan service blended together for maximum entertainment.”

Synopsis: Five years ago, as the Mimetic Beasts laid waste to Japan, Dannar Pilot Go saved young Anna Aoi’s life. Now, as they prepare to march down the aisle, a new Beast appears and Go is summoned into battle once more. But he’s not going alone, not if his blushing bride to be can help it! It’s a honeymoon from hell as two stubborn mecha pilots bump heads, egos and other bits but if Anna and Go can mate their robots’ interlocking parts, they’ll form the ultimate marriage of man, woman and machine! The battle of the sexes and the battle for the future of mankind are fought simultaneously in the wildest giant robot series ever, GODANNAR!

Godannar: Engage & Destroy (SRP $29.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release including episodes one through five presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles. DVD extras include Character Profiles, Mechanical Profiles, Godannar Key Words, and a “Top Secret Case File,” plus clean opening animation, clean closing animation, and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases.

Collectors Edition Available!

A Godannar Collectors Box is also available. This special collectors edition contains the first volume of Godannar in a stunning custom series art box with full color artwork sized to hold the entire seven volume series (SRP $39.98).




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